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METAL DETECTING DAY RAISES£2500 FOR ROTARY CHARITIES

Whenever I see mention of the Arsenal football team I am reminded of my close association with the vast organisation which spawned it 125 years ago – the Royal

Arsenal at Woolwich in South East London. The Arsenal (named after the ‘Arsenale’ in Venice which built warships) was founded in 1671 as a gun storage depot and then became a gun foundry and gunpowder factory stretching over 100 acres surrounded by a high wall. By 1886 there were enough workers there to found and support a professional football club.

Gradually the Arsenal expanded and when I began to visit it during World War 2, in connection with rocket research and production, it covered 1300 acres and employed 30,000 workers. To visit it was like entering a walled town with tight security at the gates. Because so much research on new explosives and weapons was in progress there, security was tight, especially since, in 1938, three Woolwich Arsenal workers led by a Moscow-trained communist, called Percy Glading, had been jailed for passing copies of secret documents about new weapons to the KGB.

To reach most of my destinations I needed a car and a driver who knew the terrain. Otherwise, one could get lost, as was exemplifi ed by the fable of a female Servicewoman (a Wren) who, when admonished for being found lost in the Arsenal in an advanced stage of pregnancy, had explained ‘I wasn’t like this when I came in’.

There were some large buildings, like the Barracks and Head quarters of the Royal Artillery, which had been located there for more than 200 years. (Whether that was the reason for the Arsenal footballers being called ‘the Gunners’ or whether that was due to the cannon on the team’s crest seems to be in doubt.) Most of the buildings, including those of interest to me, were very small to limit

the effect of any accidental explosions inside them.

Over the years, a tradition arose that sons would follow their fathers into working in the Arsenal, beginning as apprentices, and I encountered several who could boast membership for several generations. The workers had their own slang and sense of humour and it was said that an Arsenal worker could by recognised from behind by his ‘Arsenal waddle’.

They also had their own brand of humour which they expressed by putting up large printed notices in their various offi ces such as ‘The possible we do immediately. The impossible takes a little longer’. My favourite, which expressed the Arsenal workers’ bolshie attitude, as well as their humour, was in bold capitals in dog Latin – NOLI ILLEGITIMI CARBORUNDUM! – translated as ‘Don’t let the bastards grind you down!’

After the war, with disarmament and the gradual take-over of defence needs by private industry, the Arsenal was gradually reduced in size and was fi nally closed down in 1967. As parts of the land became available they were sold off by the government to house-builders. The historic institution and its hordes of workers had almost all gone by 1994 and the whole area is now mostly covered with homes. Even the Royal Artillery HQ had to be relocated - to Larkhill in Wiltshire.

Time marches on - and over everything!

RECOLLECTIONS OF AN EXCITING LIFE

GOODBYE ARSENAL

CHAPMAN PINCHERBY

Some Hungerford traders are attributing a better than expected pre-Christmas trading period to mild weather conditions. It was reportedly the mildest for 14 years and streets were

thronged with people. Pubs and restaurants were unusually busy.

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BETTER TRADE

Chilton Foliat’s village hall committee hosted its best ever quiz night with numbers reaching 54 a fantastic attendance to the event. As well as familiar neighbours and friends, teams from

Aldbourne WI and Lambourn came along to swell the numbers.Under the eyes of quiz master Peter Camfi eld the teams used every inch

of their ‘little grey cells’ to solve the questions put before them but the team that took the prize was members of Chilton’s own Chicks Toddler Group, who won a meal for two at the Palm restaurant, grateful thanks go to PC rep Gary Crumpler for securing the prize. The half time hot supper that was made by the committee members and their spouses was very well received and following a 100 Club draw three happy members have a little

extra for Christmas.Chairman Liz

Outridge was delighted to announce that not only was this the best ever quiz night in the hall but it raised in excess of £300 for hall funds, which is a wonderful achievement. Well done and grateful thanks to the committee for organising and running this event and a very big thankyou to all who attended, especially Peter Camfi eld for running the quiz.

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THE DISTRICT’S MOST UP-TO-DATE WEEKLY DIRECTORY The Adviser, Friday, November 11 to 18, 2011

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Gaenor Farren-Smith MAMBAcC, Hungerford01488 686946 www.myacucare.co.uk.

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VISITING practice Jane Darby WMSCh MPS Pract . Tel. 01672 512211.

Sports injuries, postural and tension aches, RSI’s etc treated. Sarah Gomer, Hungerford (01488) 681331/07879 040621

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PODIATRIST / CHIROPODISTDEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

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Hungerford Town Council’s environment and planning committee had objected to the St John Ambulance development plan the recent council

meeting was told by chairman Cr Jean Hutchings. “It should be in keeping with the re-generation of the whole area”.

OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT

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JANUARY 20121: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps4: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm5: Green Drinks 8pm The Plume6: Marlb Downs Movies - 7pm8: Hung’d WI Three Swans 12.30pm9: Marlb. Hung. ladies’ lunch at Bear9: Marlb Embroidery Guild13: Community Cafe, Hung Meth Ch13: Marlb Downs Movies - 6.30pm13: Mlb Folk Roots St Marys Ch 8pm16: Marlb Embroidery Guild17: Marlb Embroidery Guild21: Hung’d Rotary 25th Anniv Dinner21: MHC Black Tie Dinner22: Hungerford Farmers Market27: Acoustic Night Marlb Town FClb27: Marlb Downs Movies - 7.30pm30: Marlb Embroidery Guild

FEBRUARY 20121: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm1: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm2: Green Drinks 8pm The Plume3: Marlb Downs Movies - TBC5: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps6: Marlb Embroidery Guild11: Community Cafe, Hung Meth Ch13: Marlb. Hung. ladies’ lunch at Bear13: Marlb Embroidery Guild17: Marlb Downs Movies - Gala event21: Marlb Embroidery Guild24: Acoustic Night Marlb Town FCl24: Marlb Downs Movies - time TBC26: Hungerford Farmers Market27: Marlb Embroidery Guild

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APRIL 20121: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps2: Marlb. Hung. ladies’ lunch at Bear2: Marlb Embroidery Guild3: Marlb Embroidery Guild4: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm

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MAY 201211: Mlb Folk Roots St Marys Ch 8pm14: Marlb, Hung ladies’ lunch at Bear14: Marlb Embroidery Guild15: Marlb Embroidery Guild21/22: Marlb Embroidery Guild28: Marlb Embroidery Guild

JUNE 20129: Marlb Embroidery Guild11: Marlb. Hung. ladies’ lunch at Bear11: Marlb Embroidery Guild19: Marlb Embroidery Guild25: Marlb Embroidery Guild

JULY 20122: Marlb Embroidery Guild3: Marlb Embroidery Guild16: Marlb Embroidery Guild17: Marlb Embroidery Guild24: Marlb Embroidery Guild30: Marlb Embroidery Guild

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HareRestaurant the

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www.theharerestaurant.co.uk

Ermin Street, Lambourn Woodlands RG17 7SD

M4 Junction 14 • 3 miles on B4000 Tel 01488 71386

tattoo studio

White Horse Tattoo Studio 48b High Street Hungerford 01488 683226 www.whitehorsetattoo.co.uk

THE HALFWAYBistro & Piano Bar

Open Tuesday - Saturday Lunch 12 noon - 2.30pm Dinner 7pm - 9.30pm Sunday 12 noon - 4.30pm

Bath Road, Newbury RG20 8NR Tel: 01488 [email protected] www.thehalfwaybistro.com

Heads to Tails, DOG GROOMING IN HUNGERFORD.07733 156064 / 01488 682999

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curtain maker

Experienced curtain maker 01672 871496

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Spanish classes. All levels. GCSE support. Experienced teacher. Tel. 01672 871382.

Kenda FashionExclusive Ladies

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T: 01488 644 653E: [email protected]

Weekly classes in Tap, Modern & Ballet Dance.

3 years and above at Hungerford Nursery School, The Croft

Gill: 07729 763759 Sarah: 07753 [email protected]

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THE FIVE BELLS

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Hungerford Railway Station area was littered with broken bottles and rubbish after last weekend Hungerford Town Council’s environment and planning committee chairman

Cr Jean Hutchings told the last council meeting. It was felt that those responsible should clean up the mess.

LITTER AT RAILWAY STATION

Hungerford’s railway bridge into The Croft would be replaced between April 5 and 10 the last Hungerford Town council meeting was told.

Residents would be given prior notice and offered alternative hotel accommodation if the noise was too great. Project workers have been offered amenities at Hungerford Club “We don’t want another fi asco” Cr Roger Thompson said.

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At a recent meeting of the Finance and Policy committee of Marlborough Town Council there was an in depth debate on whether to raise the precept.

The town council’s portion of the local tax, collected by Wiltshire Council, amounts to a mere 7% and has to cover many aspects of life in Marlborough from playgrounds to graveyards and all stops in between.

Within the next year there are three one off projects in the pipeline – in addition to the planned events like the Olympic Torch run, the celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee etc. The flood alleviation scheme is now in the feasibility-study stage, the lack of information or service for tourists has to be addressed and Cllr Marian Hannaford-Dobson announced from the floor that she would also like a CCTV scheme to be taken into consideration. Local Police are concerned about the lack of protection for people living and shopping in Marlborough, which they feel is now perceived as a soft target.

All the projects will eat into the planned budget, but councillors are aware that putting up the precept, even by a few pennies, will not be popular in these cash strapped times. The precept has been frozen for the last two years, however

the cost of carrying out services continues to rise.It is possible to dip into the council reserve funds, which

have recently been built up to a safer levels, but as every householder knows, having money in the bank for emergencies is something of a necessity. Unplanned borrowing in a hurry is not only costly, but would leave councillors open to accusations of not having planned for the rainy days. A good level of reserves also guards against the need for sudden giant leaps in the precept and enables the council to even out the inevitable peaks and troughs of spending.

The dilemma was not solved at the meeting, but put off until Cllr Hannaford-Dobson delivers a written quotation for an un-manned CCTV project. It will next be discussed at full town council in February, but to allay fears, a typical Band D council tax payer will probably not be looking at more than a modest 50p per month rise or less. It was made clear that the town hall project does not affect any of these figures. - Val Compton

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TOWN BAND RAISES OVER£650 FOR POPPY APPEALOn Saturday 12th November Hungerford Town Band performed their annual charity concert in aid of the Royal British Legion ‘Poppy Appeal’. A packed Hall enjoyed a wide ranging programme including items such as the overture ‘Zampa’, the en-chanting melody ‘The Ashokan Farewell’ and the march ‘Honest Toil’. Solo items were ‘Cry me a river’ by James Healey on Cornet, ‘Crazy’ by Phillip Carter on Flugel Horn and ‘The Brigadier’ by Andrew Tilley on Euphonium. The fi rst half was brought to a rousing conclusion by the Training Band.The highlight of the evening was the moving rendition of music from the fi lm’ Zulu’ including narration by Jack Williams.The evening raised over £650 for the Poppy Appeal.The Band can next be heard at their Christmas Concert on Saturday 10th December in Hungerford Corn Ex-change at 7.30pm.

DOGS BEING STOLEN TO FIGHTDistrict landholders are being warned of gangs stealing dogs to use in fi ghting.POLICE REPORT TO COUNCILLORSSHOP SAFEHungerford town councillors were told before their last meeting that the Shop Safe programme was receiving good response.CHARITY BOX THEFTSPolice said charity box theft was not isolated to Hun-gerford and had been widespread with a foreign gang operating.DOG POOPolice report groing concern at dog poo in Hungerford. Fines for abuse are up to £500. Hungerford Town Coun-cil would like to hear from residents who can identify problem areas. Tel. 686195.VANDALISM AND THEFTSome vandalism and theft had occurred in Hungerford and residents were warned to keep cars locked.

26th October 2011: Dr Hugh Pihlens – “From Latvia to Hungerford”Over a hundred members of the Hungerford Histori-cal Association were treated to an excellent talk by Dr Hugh Pihlens last Wednesday night. Dr Pihlens was a very popular and highly respected GP in Hungerford for all his professional life but his talk focused on his family links with Latvia. His grandfather had been a Latvian nationalist revo-lutionary in the early 20th century and had to escape in the hold of a German cargo ship from the Russian police and their bayonets. Eventually as a non-English speaking Protestant refugee he arrived in England and was befriended by a Church of England vicar and given employment and sanctuary by the vicar’s family. He met and married an English girl and they settled down in the West Country where Dr Pihlens was born. A wonderful story much appreciated by the audience, a lot of whom resolved to research their own family his-tory.The next talk will be given by The Countess of Car-narvon “Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey” on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7.30pm in the Corn Exchange, Hungerford. -Shelagh Parry

BRIDGE WORK IS ACCORDING TO PLANHungerford’s footbridge over the Kennet and Avon C anal was going to plan, Cr Roger Thompson told the last Hungerford Town Council meeting.

CONCERN OVER CCTV CAMERASHungerford Town Council will discuss reported prob-lems with the town’s CCTV cameras.They have been described and too few and almost use-less.

NEW COUNCILLORS SOUGHTHungerford Town Council is seeking two new council-lors.

SALT BIN FOR HUNGERFORD NEWTOWNHungerford Town Council has approved purchase of a salt bin costing £100 for Hungerford Newtown.


MARLBOROUGH THEATRE’S GREAT LINE-UPThe Theatre on the Hill, at the heart of the new St John’s school on Granham Hill in Marlborough, is now in its second season and thriving, This Autumn and into 2012 the theatre is offering with a full and varied pro-gramme of events appealing to a broad cross-section of the local population.Well-known names, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards double winners Show of Hands, described by The Independent as “a class act”, and a touring West-End style show Let’s Do The Twist are certain to attract large audiences, although the top selling show this Au-tumn will undoubtedly be the St John’s student produc-tion of Thoroughly Modern Millie.The 350-seat theatre is growing in popularity among a diverse and eclectic range of theatre companies and performers from across the UK, as well as providing a venue for performances and events for local communi-ty groups. In addition to school productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie, the star turn of the Autumn Season is perhaps Let’s Do the Twist on 14 October. The West End-style show, described as “electrifying” showcases music from the greatest musical stars of the 1950s and 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll era wrapped up in a Happy Days family style feel. This hugely successful show has already been snapped up by Impresario Bill Kenwright for a week at the Theatre Royal in Windsor. Kate O’Connor, Events Organiser at St John’s, expects this to be a sell-out evening. “We are very lucky to have been able to get a date in Marlborough on their tour. I’m sure it is going to be a fun fi lled, lively evening”Other highlights of the season include a 2010 BBC Ra-dio 2 Folk Awards double winners Show of Hands on 26 October, organised by Marlborough Folk Roots as part of a tour which culminates in a sell-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall in April next year. The phenom-enally popular duo Steve Knightley and Phil Beer hail from rock backgrounds but today their engaging music dips and dives through roots, rock, blues, country and traditional genres to make an unmistakable signature sound played out on a wealth of instruments from slide guitar to mandocello, fi ddle to South American cuatro.Theatrical performances include the highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective with their bold and exciting performance of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most bloody and fear-fi lled tragic “Scottish Play” on 16 November and Proteus Theatre Company’s Arabian Nights on January 27, a magical journey to the Far East in the company of Scheherazade.

FIVE-YEAR MARKETING PLANHungerford Town Council’s Cr Rupert Thompson told the last council meeting that progress was being made for the fi ve-year Hungerford marketing plan with co-operation from Hungerford Chamber of Commerce. JUBILEE MEETING IN HUNGERFORDThe Hungerford Town Council-led special committee was to discuss the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration at a meeting last night. A Croft Field event with marquee is expected to receive scrutiny.

“Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey”.Over 150 members and guests of the Hungerford His-torical Association were treated to an excellent talk by the Countess of Carnarvon on her latest book which tells the story of Lady Almina, who was married to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon. Lady Almina established a hospital for wounded offi cers at Highclere during the First World War. She nursed the offi cers herself and “treated them like the best people in the world”. Dur-ing her research Lady Carnarvon found a number of personal letters from servicemen and their families in the Castle’s archives. One read “thank you for all you did for my son – my husband got to his bedside before he died” The 5th Earl was a keen photographer and took a great many photos during his14 years excavating in Egypt with Howard Carter. The tomb of Tutankhamun was found in 1922 just before the Earl’s money ran out. A number of artefacts from the tomb are housed in the museum of Cairo, and there is also a collection if items at Highclere. Her talk was full of very humorous anecdotes dealing with larger than life characters. A really excellent eve-ning enjoyed by the audience.The next talk will be given by Canon Alan Deboo “The Railways and Society in Victorian England” on Wednesday, January 25th 2012 at 7.30pm in the Corn Exchange, Hungerford -Shelagh Parry


Have Your Say The four day exhibition and consultation in the town hall plus leafl ets, ensure everyone is included and can have their say. Alternatively you can visit the town council website at marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk/consultationAn application for planning permission will have to be made, that will only happen if there is suffi cient public support and will provide further opportunity for comment. Guy Loosmore added, “It would be sad if we contin-ued excluding the public from their building, whilst they pay for the upkeep. I want to see it brought to life and used daily as a vibrant focal point for the community and its visitors, not just kept as a beautiful white elephant”. -Val Compton

. New Look for Volunteers at SavernakeNow that services based at Savernake Hospital have been, for the most part, taken over by The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, there has been an unexpected spin off for volunteers. Uniform teal coloured polo shirts are on offer plus a bum bag, both bearing the “Voluntary Services Team” logo. The bags solve the problem of where to put belongings such as keys, or jewellery which is required to be removed whilst on wards, as an infection control precaution. Suzanne Bennett, from the Voluntary Team, explains the polo shirts are a very useful form of identifi cation for staff, patients and visitors – as are all hospital uniforms. They save the volunteer from being asked inappropriate questions or having to turn down requests for help that are only suitable for hospital staff to give. It is also easy for Ward Managers to know exactly who is working on the ward that day – even at a glance from the backview.Ailesbury Ward at Savernake Hospital is desperately looking for more help serving refreshments in the mornings or afternoons. Anyone with a small amount of regular time to give should contact Suzanne on 01985 220779 or email her; [email protected] -Val compton

Things to do places to go If you are you interested in tree planting or sharing a garden to grow fruit and vegetables you need to go the Christmas Farmers Market on December 10th between 10am – 2pm in Marlborough Town Hall. Members of the Transition Town Marlborough team will be on hand with a large map, where all available growing space and gar-dens can be marked. This vibrant market will have a wide range of local produce and craft gifts to choose from, so put it in your diaries now. -Val compton

Action for the River Kennet (ARK) VolunteersThere’s no shortage of volunteering opportunities, not just in Marlborough but up and downstream – regardless of age or expertise. ARK volunteers form a work party mostly on Wednesdays throughout the year, whatever the weather. If you fancy working near or even in the river, drop Anna an email for further information [email protected] Don’t worry, there are some waders available. -Val Compton

ADP DONATES £1000 TO ROTARYHungerford’s ADP Dealer Services, have donated £1000 to the Hungerford Rotary Club’s local charity account in recognition of three of their employee’s achievement in climbing the highest currently ac-tive and dangerous volcano in the world. Geordie Taylor, Euan Smith and Steve Robinson are seen on the summit of the 19,347 foot Cotopaxi mountain in Ecuador. They were particularly delighted with this recognition of their tremendous efforts knowing that both the elderly and young of Hungerford will benefi tta

PROBUS VISITS WADWORTH BREWERY30 Members of the Hungerford PROBUS recently vis-ited the Wadworth Visitors’ Centre in Devizes where they enjoyed a fully escorted tour around the Brewery, the Coopery and the Sign Writing Department. Pri-or to sampling the delights of the beers they met the wellknown working Shires, Prince, Monty and Max, who are still part of the daily scene in Devizes, after which an excellent lunch was served at The Crown, the fl agship of the Wadworth Brewery. Following lunch, members Hugh & Lois Pihlens, led a very interesting historical walk around Devizes -Pat Honeybone


21 HUNGERFORD SPEED TICKETS IN 2 HOURSPolice issued 21 speeding tickets in two hours on the easter approach to Hungerford recently.Hungerford town councillors were given this informa-tion before a recent meeting when police said they were concentrating on reducing speeding around Hungerford.Councillors were also told of a further raid on Cobb’s Farm when a tractor was stolen. It was the eleventh raid on the farm and an arrest had been made. Police also said they had acted against a drug distributor in Hun-gerford.

RESIDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF WORKResidents near Hungerford’s priory will be notifi ed of 18 months of demolition and construction work at the request of Cr Jean HutchingsDistrict councillor Paul Hewer assured Hungerford town councillors before their last meeting that any valuable waste materials from the project would be sal-vaged.

CRAMP ACT TO SOLVE PARKINGPROBLEMS IN MARLBOROUGHOver 200 households or businesses have received a sur-vey form from CRAMP (Cars, Residents And Marlbor-ough Parking) The pilot survey is the fi rst step in an attempt to sort out the huge problem of parking in Marl-borough for residents, shoppers and workers. CRAMP are supported by Wiltshire Council and Marlborough Town Council. -Val Compton

INSURANCE COVERS VANDAL DAMAGEHungerford Town council has been told that £1000 of damage by vandals to playground equipment at Smitham Bridge is covered by insurance.

CHECK CEMETERY REGULATIONSPeople with loved-ones buried in St Saviour’s Ceme-tery at Hungerford are being urged to check cemetery regulations regulating grave memorials.Hungerford Town Council’s recreation, amenities and war memorials committee was told on Tuesday night by the mayor Cr Martin Crane that strict regulations had been introduced aimed at keeping the cemetery in a tidy state.

CHAMBER GIVES £300 TOWARD LIGHTSHungerford Chamber of Commerce will donate £300 toward Hungerford’s Christmas lights project. The last chamber meeting decided to make the donation after a talk by Mr Rod Desmeules.

ADP EMPLOYEES CLIMBCOTOPAXI VOLCANOThree ADP employees, two from Hungerford and one from South Africa have just returned from Ecuador having successfully climbed to the top of Cotopaxi, the highest currently-active volcano in the world. Geordie Taylor, Euan Smith and Steve Robinson reached the 19,347 feet summit (5,897m) at dawn on Wednesday 21st September having climbed the last 4,000ft through the night. The fi nal ascent is made over the glaciers that cover Cotopaxi’s peak, an almost symmetrical cone. The volcano has erupted more than 50 times in the last 300 years. The ascent over the glacier required night-lights, crampons, ropes and ice-axes. Under the super-vision of experienced Andean guides, the three negoti-ated the treacherous crevasses, ice walls and thin air in wind-chilled temperatures as low as minus-30 degrees-C. ADP has kindly donated £1,000 to Hungerford’s Rotary Club in recognition of their achievements. The same three adventurers reached the summit of Kiliman-jaro in 2008 and kayaked down the Zambezi River in 2010.

21/12/11HUNGERFORD JOINERY AFAMILY RUN BUSINESSHungerford joinery company is a family run business. Our small team of master craftsman are dedicated to providing custom made furniture, windows and kitch-ens of the highest quality using traditional joinery tech-niques in our workshop in Hungerford, Berkshire. We also provide sevices for grade 2 listed buildings.Our timber is sourced from substainably managed for-ests and where possible we use reclaimed timbers.All of our products are custom made and will far out-live modern choices.Please feel free to browse our website for inspiration and contact us with your requirements. If you have something in mind then give us a call or send an e-mail and we’ll be Happy to help.

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