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ADVISERHUNGERFORD AND MARLBOROUGH

YOUR MOST UP-TO-DATE FREE GUIDE TO SALES and SERVICES

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Join Us For The Festive SeasonChristmas Lunches and Dinners available throughout December.��

The Bear Hotel will be open as usual over New Year, please join us for a drink in the Bar, for an intimate dinner in our restaurant or celebration with family and friends.

Call into Reception, or pick up our Christmas Brochure for Menu and Booking Information

To book any of our special events, please call us on: 01488 682 512To find out more about The Bear Hotel, Hungerford please visit our website:

www.thebearhotelhungerford.co.uk

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KITCHENS, BEDROOMS & HOME STUDY CABINETRY

34a High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NFtel: 01488 686685

www.thefurnishingplace.co.uk

The Furnishing PlaceHome furnishings that inspire the heart

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAY Friday 23rd November - Open 9.30am - 8pm

20% OFF everything Enjoy wine and mince pies whilst you shop

Celebratingour 20th Birthday

The Furnishing Place in Hungerford, opened in March this year by Juliette Howard is going from strength to strength.

Juliette’s family are no strangers to bringing great ideas to Berkshire. Juliette says “In 1992 my parents, Chris and Sue, opened The Furnishing Place at The Bishop Centre, Taplow after their fi rst visit to India.

“Some 40 excursions later I have given them some well deserved time off and now run the business with Kelly

Lewis.“My parents are the ultimate explorers of style, searching

countries across the globe, so you will see plenty of cultural infl uences in the collections.

Continued on page 3 ...

THE FURNISHING PLACE GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

The Minister for Rail, Simon Burns on Tuesday said he would immediately instruct the Department of Transport to formally investigate the option of extending rail electrifi caton from

Newbury to Westbury. Claire Perry, MP for the Devizes Constituency, teamed up with neighbouring MPs, Andrew Murrison and Richard Benyon

RAIL MINISTER ACTS ON DISTRICT CONCERN

to meet Mr Burns. The group expressed concerns

over the potential loss of services for stations west of Newbury, queried why electrifi cation was stopping at Newbury and emphasised the importance of good through train links to the local economy.

continued on page 3 ...

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Wood burning StovesKitchen RangesBiomass Boilers

Full design and installation service

New Premises, New Name - Same old familyservice and high standards of workmanship

Please visit our wood burning centre to view our extensive range of wood fuelled appliances

Sarsen Energy Ltd, Unit 1, Garlands Trading Estate, Cadley Road, Collingbourne Ducis, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 3EB Tel: 01264 850742 Fax: 01264 850549 email: [email protected] www.SarsenEnergy.co.uk

01264 850742

GASTECH

THE INDEPENDENT GAS SPECIALISTS

SERVICE CONTRACT SPECIALISTS

• Servicing, Repairs, Installation• Central Heating (incl Combi

Boilers and Warm Air)

• Landlord Safety Checks• Cookers, Fires, Water Heaters

6 Templars Way Industrial Estate, Marlborough Rd, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7SR

www.gastechwilts.co.uk

FOR GAS SERVICE

CALL01793 848800

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Handmade Limestone, Marble & Bathstone fi replaces designed to your specifi cations.Logburning fi res & stoves. Full installation. FREE QUOTES.

All installations carried out by HETAS registered installersChimney cleaning & maintenance.

Call 01488 682847 - on the edge of Hungerford Common

or visit www.humphries-stonemasons.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

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JACK WILLIAMS

PARISH COUNCIL

MEMORIES OF HUNGERFORD & THE KENNET VALLEY

Jack Williams continues his historic memories of Hungerford.

Parish Council:1908 to 1911: School managers

appointed.1911: Roads in the town causing

great concern.1912: Visit of King George V to Chilton Lodge as guest

of Sir John Ward. Town decorated from railway station to Charnham Street.

1913: Street lighting annual cost £176.1915: Street lighting continues with proposal that gas not

be lit for 4 nights either side of full moon. Also that lights be extinguished at 10pm.

1916: Proposed in the interest of public safety that all street lights be extinguished.

1917/18: Parish Council to distribute seed potatoes to townspeople cost of 15/- per cwt. School alley allotments introduced. Throughout the war the council was greatly concerned with food production. Council asked that trustees of the Town and Manor be asked to plough up part of he common for allotments.

1919: Election 1st since 1913. The question of 40 houses vigorously pursued with District Council. The result was Atherton Crescent.

1922: election resulted in the following: J.W. Beard, F Barnard, A.G. Bartholomew, A.H. Bingham, E.S. Gingell, F. Jessett, B.T. King, A. Macklin, I Mills, M. New, A Piper, O. Richens, L. Wigglesworth, N.B. Bert King lived to be 100 and served until 1952 (30 years). Edward Gingell was fi rst elected in 1904 and continued until 1941 (37 years); a record until I was elected in 1955 and continued until 2000 (45 years).


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www.maryharehearingcentres.co.uk Mary Hare Hearing Centre, Weavers Walk, Newbury

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... continued “The showroom is full of everything to furnish your home,from pictures to lamps and that unusual piece you wanted for the

sideboard.“Our furniture originates mainly from India. We pride ouselves

on having unique designs on offer to our customers at excellent prices”.

The family is celebrating its 20th birthday this year with a Christmas shopping day (Friday 23rd November, open 9.30 - 8pm) There will be 20% off everything (on Friday only).

Customers will be able to enjoy wine and mince pies and exceptional service. For information please Telephone 01488

THE FURNISHING PLACE GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

RAIL MINISTER ACTS ON DISTRICT CONCERN

Continued ...Mrs Perry also presented the Minister with an extensive dossier of

evidence supporting the current services from concerned residents using services from Pewsey and Great Bedwyn stations.

During the meeting the Minister said that while the current franchise process is “on hold” until at least the end of the year, he would immediately instruct the Department of Transport to formally investigate the option of extending rail electrifi cation from Newbury to Westbury.

Commenting on the meeting Mrs Perry said: “We had great news today, when the Rail Minister said he would initiate an investigation of the costs and benefi ts of electrifi cation of rail lines to Westbury. This renewed focus on our vital rail links should help to emphasise the importance of the local services when the franchise bidding process is re-started and if we can get electrifi cation then connectivity and journey times will be improved. I will be working with Wiltshire Council, the Wiltshire and Swindon Local Economic Partnership and all local users to make the case for this investment. We need our vital rail links and this is a great step forward”

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Home & GardenHome & Gardenwith the Adviser


HungerfordTree Surgery & Garden Services

All aspects of Tree care, Hedge cutting & garden maintenance

One off or regular visits completed with care & expertise

T: 01488 682174 M: 07770 688780

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PAVE-RITE LIMITEDFor a professionally installed

high quality block paved driveway or patio please contact

Andrew Scaife Mobile 07778 734500

24hr ans/fax 01264 791132 email [email protected]

Over 25 years experience

HUNGERFORD JOINERY COMPANY LTD

All Bespoke joinery undertaken

Mark Hopkins Master Craftsman

www.hungerfordjoinery.comTel: 01488 681979

Mob: 07786 385291

RM GARDEN SERVICESGeneral landscaping: patios: fencingGarden/ground maintenanceHedge cutting/reducing, mowingStump grinding, pruning etcFULLY INSURED01672 28813107763 [email protected]

ALAN ARCHERFENCING & LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FULLY INSURED

All work carried out to the very highest standard

Email: [email protected]: 01672 540534 or 07801 239763

FOR YOUR ENQUIRIESRing 01488-683807

07768 400578

All types of fencing supplied & erected. Tree lopping & pruning etc. Hedgecutting

Licensed for removal of rubbish.FREE estimates. FULLY insured

R.J. CRIPPSFENCING & SERVICES

• All trees topped, pruned & shaped• Dead & dangerous trees taken down

and removed• Hedges shaped & reduced

• All waste removed

0800 783 4424 / 07760 216 449

34a High Street, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0NFtel: 01488 686685

www.thefurnishingplace.co.uk

From fi ne Indian Rosewood to 100 year old reclaimed Pine, you are sure to fi nd a piece that will become a treasured

family heirloom.

Home furnishings that inspire the heartThe Furnishing Place

Local Grounds & Garden Maintenance Service Grass Cutting, Hedging, Land Clearance, Turfi ng, Weeding, Leaf Clearing, Weekly / Monthly Visits, and so much more.

Local, Friendly & Competitive Service [email protected]

BPP(grounds & gardens)Contract Grounds & Garden Maintenance

0800 023 5965

KIM ERBRO’SLANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS

PATIOS, WALLINGFENCING, PONDCONSTRUCTION,SEEDING & TURFING,HEDGE CUTTING, PRUNING AND TREE PLANTING, DRIVE CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN SERVICE AVAILABLETEL: (01672) 540051www.kimberbros.co.uk

HONEYSTREETSAWMILL

Sawmillers and Timber MerchantsOAK AND SOFTWOOD BEAMS

ALL IMPORTED SOFTWOOD AND BUILDING TIMBERSPLYWOOD, CHIPBOARD, SKIRTING AND PREPARED TIMBER

WANEY EDGED & FEATHER BOARD EDGEDFull range of treated Fencing StakesRails and Machine turned jump poles

FARM GATES & ENTRANCE GATES IN TREATED SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD

Fence Panels, Trellis, Logs & WoodchipsOPEN Mon - Fri 8-5 Sat 8-12

Tel: 01672 851565/635Email: [email protected]

Fax: 01672 851788HONEYSTREET, WOODBOROUGH, PEWSEY SN9 5PS

Garden Construction Specialist

Small jobs undertaken, free quotations.

Landscapes

Ponds • Patios • Walls • Drives • Decking • Fencing

Tel: 01672 870113 Mobile: 07734 265771

WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE

Home improvements you can trust

Serving the community for over 60 yearsA quality service based on honest values



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• All aspects of tree & hedge work undertaken • FREE quotes • Competitive rates • Fully insured

Professional tree & hedge care with personal service.

All work conforms to British Standards 3998.Proprietor: Dan Last NCHA, ANC Arb

To find outmore, please:

Telephone: 07753 600 156 visit www.laststreecare.co.uk

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Mobile: 07980 536156 E: [email protected]

J Hawkins TREE SURGEON

All aspects of tree workHedge cutting and stump grinding

Trees and hedges supplied and plantedSeasoned mulch and logs available

• Local Authority and Forestry Commision approved• Established 1990 • £10,000,000 liablity

Hedge and stump grinding

Specialist inListed Buildings, Country Houses,

Refurbishments, New Build

FRANKLINProject Management

& Design Limited

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN &MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Planning permission & drawingsListed building approvals

Building regulation approvalsProject Management

Schedule of Works

For further information or advice call: 01672 541405

M: 07789 692637Email: [email protected]

First Consultation free

More than 500 people marched and attended the Remembrance Day service in Hungerford.

The parade was led by Lt Col Miles Cook, a serving Royal Marine offi cer, who was an old boy of Hungerford Primary and John O’Gaunt High School in Hungerford.

Overhead, a fl ypast was enacted by Tim Williams in his magnifi cent Moth bi-plane. Tim landed and attended the Chilton Foliat St Mary’s service.

The Mayor, Councillor Martin Crane, and the Constable of the Town and Manor, Mr Greg Furr, led the civic tributes and these were followed by veterans of the Second World War and subsequent confl icts including, Korea, The Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Wreaths were also laid by local youth and business groups.

The Town Band played the music for the service of Remembrance led by the Reverend Andrew Sawyer and, as the notes of the Last Post drifted over the valley of the River Kennet all refl ected on the sombre signifi cance of the service and the sacrifi ce that men and women from Hungerford and District had made in the service of their Country. -Shelagh Parry -Shelagh Parry and

DISTRICT REMEMBERS THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM

will run its traditional

Late Night Shopping features on Nov 23, 30 and Dec 7, 14

If you are opening late in Hungerford and Marlborough and you want to tell people

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NOVEMBER 201215: Croft Films - Il Postino16: HTC Variety Show Crft Hll 7.30pm17: HTC Variety Show Crft Hll 7.30pm17: Kintbury Sch Xmas Fair 2-5 17: Chestnut Walk Coffee Morning20: MU Quiet Aftern’n, Crft Hall, 143025: Hung’d Farmers Mkt29: Probus - Romanian Experience

DECEMBER 20121: St Lawr’ Hung’d Advent Fair TH 11.302: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps2: Prize Bingo Hung’d RBL 3pm2: eenie meenie Chrismas marketHungerford Town Hall 2-4pm5: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm5: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm6: HEAT Green Drinks 8pm The Plume

7+8: Kennet Singers Conct KV Hall7: Croft Films - Roman Holiday8: Ald Christmas Concert9: Spirals Craft Fair & Refreshments 10-4pm HTH15: 4.00 p.m. Marlborough College Chapel Charity Carol Concert - adults £10 T: 01672 81028918: MU Carol Srv/Tea, St Law, 143020: Probus - Speaker TBC21: School Term 2 Closes23: Hung’d Farmers Mkt

JANUARY 20132: School Term 3 opens9: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm12: Probus - Evening Dinner31: Probus - Hidden Stories of St Pauls

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garage doorsRepairs, Locks, Automatic Operators, New doors, Fixquick Garage Doors, 01488 648016 www.fi xmygaragedoor.co.uk

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

Dog Grooming

Tuesday to Sunday.www.thelobsterpot.net

Tel: 01488 686770 (ext 5)Cobbs Farm Shop, Hungerford

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JAY FAIRS

IN HUNGERFORD TOWN HALLSATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2012

8.30 am UNTIL 4 pmREFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

ENQUIRIES 01235 815633

www.jayfairs.co.uk

ANTIQUESMARKET

Handyman

Rob handyman services your expert for home repairs Tel: 07731 392874

1st

Direct Cars

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of Hungerford

The 1st & only number you’ll ever need.

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KENNET TUTORSExpert professional Coaching

& Tuition by experienced local tutors in all main subjects. All ages.

CONTACT:- CALL: 01672 810032

www.kennettutors.org.uk

Local support for small business in all aspects of Human Resources, Free HR Health Check www.lam-consultancy.co.uk

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANCY

ELIZABETH MCINDOE SCHOOL OF DANCING

ROYAL ACADEMY OF

DANCEBallet Classes for children from 3yrs.

Venues: Hungerford,Marlborough,Pewsey & Ramsbury - RAD Registered Teachers

Tel: 01672 520514 E: [email protected] www.lizmcdance.co.uk

SEAN WILLMONT CARPETS& FLOORING LTD.

Quality Carpets, Vinyls, Wood Flooring, SafetyFlooring, Natural Stone, Wall Tiles

~ Competitive prices ~• FREE ESTIMATES• PERSONAL SERVICE & ADVICE• PROFESSIONAL FITTING• DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

See our extensive range of made to measureblinds and shutters

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm Unit 4d, Fitz Gilbert Court, Castledown Business Park, Castledown Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire SP11 9FA

Tel: 01264 791400Mob: 07802 852852

WWW.SEANWILLMONTCARPETS.COMEmail: [email protected]

10% Offwith this advert

For all your vehicle servicing and repair needs

Unit 5, Charnham Lane, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0EY t: 01488 684045

• Over 21 years’ experience in the independent garage sector • Up-to-date diagnostic equipment

• MOT appointments arranged • No job too small

NOW OPEN inHUNGERFORD

Andrew Charles Tilley

Short Courses for BeginnersTuesday Evenings

13 November to 4 December7.30–8.15 SALSA8.15–9.30 BALLROOM & LATIN

Lambourn RC Church Hall RG17 8NU

Call Alison: 07780-624784

Cheek2Cheek Dance

Ironing

IRONING - Let me do your ironing. Tel: 07751 616539

WINDOW CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

ACS Window & cleaning services. com-mercial & residential. Fully insured 01488 681669 mob. 07766 655093

Carpet Clean - Ricky Flint, established 1997. Professional, local service. Great Bedwyn 07799 215837 / 01672 871414

LOGS FOR SALELOGS for sale, £70 per load. 01488 684520 or 07770 884795

Experienced curtain maker 01672 871496

CURTAIN MAKER

CLASSIFIED£5 for 10 words plus £1 for each additional word

inklings.122 High StreetHungerfordBerkshireRG17 0DLTelephone (01488) 681800

‘Christmas without Inklings is like

Santa without his Sack’Short of ideas?

Quality Toys, Gifts for everyone, at all prices.Charity Christmas Cards, Christmas Novelties

All Under One Friendly Roof

Santa without his Sack’

Quality Toys, Gifts for everyone, at all prices.Charity Christmas Cards, Christmas Novelties

LITTLECOPSE BOARDING

CATTERYLicensed & Local Authority Approved purpose built

modern small caring cattery

FELINE CARE - We are simply the best

Ring 01672-520879for further details

DIRTY COOKER? Call COOKERBURRA Oven Cleaning the professionals 01488 684955

oven cleaning



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The Hare Restaurant and Bar

Ermin Street Lambourn Woodlands Berkshire RG17 7SD. Tel: 01488 71386 www.theharerestaurant.co.ukErmin Street Lambourn Woodlands Berkshire RG17 7SD.

THESHEARS INN

THESHEARS INN

Open 7 days a week - Closed on Sunday [email protected] www.theshears.co.uk

COLLINGBOURNE DUCIS - 01264 850304Top quality food relaxed surroundings. Sunny terrace garden. Dogs welcome.

Interesting and original menu, plus a large choice real ales and lagers.

Book NOW for Christmas

The Plough at ShalbourneA quality country pub in a lovely setting opposite the village green.

Wide selection of superb dishes complimented by great wines and beers.Traditional Sunday Lunches Wednesday Eve - Fish & Chips Special £4.00

Christmas Menu NOW Available01672 870295

Kingston Road, Shalbourne, SN8 3QFwww.ploughshalbourne.co.uk – [email protected]

www.theclothesshopnewbury.co.uk

The Clothes ShopThe Clothes Shop

Telephone 01635 47832

9.15am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday - Free Street Parking - 12 Pound St Newbury RG14 6AA

NEW Arrivals including Tina Taylor.

Also Brodie Cashmere just in!

@LaPrimaveraRG17 www.la-primavera.co.uk16 Charnham Street, Hungerford

Please call us on 01488 682 588 or email [email protected]

Lunch Menu Deal 2-Course meal £9.95

3-Course meal £12.95available Monday to Friday

from 12pm to 7pm

Individual – affordable - stylishCLOTHES, BAGS, ACCESSORIES

NEW Shop!! Come and See Us!115 High Street, HUNGERFORD

3 Kingsbury Street, MARLBOROUGHwww.luna-clothing.co.uk

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in the Town Hall on Thursday 22nd

November at 11am viewing from 1pm on Wednesday.

Contact Dennis:[email protected]

07890 268631 www.hungerfordauctions.co.uk

MERIEL LARKEN will talk of her quest to restore a Victoria steamship in the Andes and sign copies of her book The Ship, the Lady and the Lake. Thurs Dec 11th. Three Swans Hotel 7pm. Tickets £5

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Author of Black Diamonds, CATHERINE BAILEY will be talking about The Secret Rooms: A True Gothic Mystery which unearths the secrets of Belvoir Castle. Nov 30th Croft Hall 7pm. Tkts £5

CLARE BALDING!!The TV and radio presenter will be signing copies of her bestselling autobiography My Animals and Other Family. Thurs Dec 6th The Town Hall 2-3pm. Free but register your interest by collecting a ‘£2 off ’ voucher.

VICTORIA HISLOPThe bestselling author of The Island, talks about her new book The Last Dance and Other Stories. Tickets £5 Thurs Dec 6th John O’Gaunt Community College 7pm

The Hungerford Bookshop has described this year’s winter author events as its ‘best ever line-up’. Clare Balding, who grew-up near Newbury, will be signing copies of

her bestselling autobiography My Animals and Other Family. The shop will also host Britain’s best-loved wine-expert Oz Clarke for a booksigning and ‘wine-sipping’ session, and has organised a talk by the novelist Victoria Hislop, who is married to Ian Hislop. Other book talks include the unravelling of Belvoir Castle’s secrets, and a quest by local lady Meriel Larkin to restore a Victorian steamship. “Books make fantastic gifts for Christmas, and signed copies make them extra special” says co-owner Emma Milne-White.

For futher details of events please see the advert above.

CLARE BALDING, OZ CLARKE, VICTORIA HISLOP & MORE!



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ROSS EDWARDSBuilding ContractorNew Buildings

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12 Thomson Way, Marlborough

Telephone 01672 514020

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SIMON THORPE BUILDING CONTRACTOR New builds, Extensions, Brickwork Roofi ng & General building services

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ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING by Flair

Most carpets dry in 1 -2 hours • Protection service • Professional stain

removal • No obligation quotations All work fully insured and guaranteed.

01635 524110www.chemdryclean.co.uk/fl air Email: [email protected]

CHIMNEY SWEEP DESIGN SERVICES

BRUSH AND VAC

Special OAP rates • All appliances

Contact Jamie

CHIMNEY SWEEP

T: 01488 648417M: 07799 530217

Air Conditioning& RefrigerationSales & Service

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Listed Buildings/Cottage RefurbsFree Consultation please contact:

Sidney Webb - Tel: 01488 683424E: [email protected]

BUILDING & RESTORATION CARPETS & CURTAINS

FLORENCE GRACETHE CURTAINMAKER

Tel. 01672 514369Top quality curtains & soft furnishings

expertly made to measure. Fitting service available, free estimates, reasonable rates

Period properties a specialityPlease call for prompt service

CITROEN SPECIALIST CURTAIN MAKER

CITROEN, PEUGEOT, RENAULT25 years’ French car experience.

19 years’ on Citroen.All makes of car serviced. Excellent rates.

FULLY INSURED

01672 521053 Mobile 07974379226Tel: Mark Dunn @ Ramsbury

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Each committee member in turn endorsed Marlborough’s relationship with 4MI Battalion, and Cllr N Fogg considered it a special privilege that the Battalion had approached the town in 2008/09 and asked to be affi liated. The report explained that the Civic Dinner was introduced as a direct result of the relationship with the Battalion. All felt that the Civic Dinner was a good way of showing support and saying thank you to those soldiers chosen to attend, who have just returned from duty in Afghanistan. Councillors all praised the recent Remembrance Day parade and Cllr G Loosmore observed that the large public turnout indicated the town’s support.

The committee was unanimous in endorsing the report and in approving this expenditure for the Civic Dinner. Cllr Dobson, who is a member of the committee, was not present for the meeting. - Shirley Pryor

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St John’s in Marlborough has installed energy-generating solar panels on the roof of its Atrium building, saving some £2,000 in energy costs each year.

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continued from page 10... He explains why the system is such a positive move for the school:“One of the greatest benefi ts of this scheme is not just the production

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9/11/12This message is from Pewsey Train Watch who started the petition “Threat to Pewsey train services,” which you signed on Change.org.Hello everybodyFirst of all Pewsey Train Watch would like to say a big thank you to everyone who signed the petition. This is an important way to let our voices be heard and current-ly we are closing in on 2,000 signatures. The petition is still running so please tell anyone you know who might be effected by this issue. Please note, we would prefer that only people directly effected by this issue sign the petition rather than it ‘going viral’ so that it is a true re-fl ection of genuine concern.NEWS!On Friday 2nd November at 7:45am Claire Perry MP will be at Pewsey station and this is your chance to voice your concerns in person. Please come along to fi nd out what she’s doing to secure your train services. For those who can’t make 7:45am at Pewsey she will also be at Bedwyn at 5:30pm.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust responds to the planned badger cull This autumn, trials will go ahead in the South West of England to test the suitability of controlled shooting as a method of culling badgers in an effort to combat the problem of bovine TB (bTB) in England, to test its practicality and cost. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is very conscious of the hardship that bTB causes in the farming community. Indeed, the Trust itself is a farm-er and has lost 11 cattle to bTB, 5 of those in September 2012. The need to fi nd the right mechanisms to control the disease is vital. However, the predominant scientifi c view is that the cull will not work and could make the situation worse. A sustained programme of biosecurity measures and vaccination should be at the centre of efforts to tackle this terrible disease. The Trust is keen for the farming community, conservation organ-isations and the Government to continue to work together to con-front bTB through the following measures: · Biosecurity: All possible measures should be pursued to prevent disease transmission on-farm.· Badger vaccination: Support landowners to use the injectable BadgerBCG vaccine. We also urge Defra to continue development of an oral badger vaccine.· Cattle vaccine: Complete development of a cattle vaccine and secure change to EU legislation; vaccination is currently pro-hibited because the skin test which tests for bTB in cattle cannot distinguish if cattle are infected with TB or have been vaccinated. Cattle that test positive for bTB cannot enter the food chain.

ROTARY HELPS CARE HOMEHungerford Rotary Club has continued its commit-ment to the Council’s Hungerford Chestnut Walk Care Home by installing a new TV. Rotary has also provided much needed activity equipment including items used in daily life inthe1930/40’s, such as Ration Books and Wash Boards, which were found to stimulate much need-ed conversation with patients.Jane Blackett, manager of the Home, commented on this wonderful local support and is pictured with Nick Fritz, President of the Rotary Club ofHungerford. -James Brown

GWYNNETH BULLOCK WILLOWA willow tree to replace the one removed from Hungerford’s canal bank will be dedicated to the late Gwynneth Bullock. This was decided at the last town counci meeting.


400 AT FUNERAL SERVICEMore than 400 people crammed East Garston church with around 50 standing in the graveyard for the fu-neral of David Wallis on Monday.David, who originally farmed near Thatcham, in more recent years owned Dixon’s Farm at Lambourn Wood-lands.He and his wife Wendy were immensely popular and this was evidenced by the funeral service attendance.In the last year of his life he was president of Hun-gerford Rotary Club and it was former Rotarian The Reverend Sandy Railton who took his funeral service.

Hungerford’s Plume of Feathers pub helped its’ raise £2041 over the weekend towards the Rotary Club of Hungerford’s Charity Account, particularly for local causes and also for the Worldwide eradication of Po-lio.The Plume provided a magnifi cent supper to 126 guests in the Corn Exchange whilst they were be-ing entertained by three National Artistes performing West End songs and music from the shows.President of rotary, Nick Fritz, was delighted to have attracted so many local people to the event which produced such a magnifi cent result all round. He commented that plans are now afoot to produce a St. Georges Day Supper in April 2013 to meet the many requests he received for another event..

HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSIONHungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s last meeting discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop opposite The Sun Inn and would involve several extra parking spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meeting also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a coach park, they could consider it.

TOURISM COMMITTEEHungerford Town Council will set up a tourism and commerce committee and Hungerford Chamber of Commerce involvement will be clarifi ed. Speaking against the motion to form the committee Cr David Small said the action could be premature and not nec-essarily in accord with chamber of commerce plans. Hungerford’s mayor Cr Martin Crane said it was the council’s duty to promote tourism.

GRAND PRIZE DRAW FOR LIGHTS Hungerford Town Council’s grand prize draw to raise money for the town’s famous Christmas lights, is up and running and tickets are available from councillors and the council offi ce. First prize is £300, 2nd £150 and 3rd £50. The draw will be on December 1 at 7pm at the town hall.

Fuel PovertyPrior to the Town Council meeting on Mon 5th Nov, Dr Sam Page of Transition Marlborough raised the issue of fuel poverty in Marlborough. Many rented properties have night storage heaters that can take advantage of cheaper, night-time electricity, but deliver heat early in the day, rather than in the evening, when most needed. Many users switch them off and rely on other, ultimate-ly more expensive, heat sources. These properties often lack adequate insulation and Dr Page asked for support in persuading Wiltshire Council to take action to rem-edy this while funds for insulation are still available. Crs Fogg and Dow agreed to meet with Dr Page to take this forward.A place to stand and stareThis is the plan of We Love Marlborough, as presented to the Town Council by Louisa Davison. After recit-ing the poem “Leisure” by WH Davies, which begins “What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?”, Ms Davison said that Marlborough needs a focal point in the middle of the high street, somewhere that people can meet; a central point for community in-formation; a beautiful place where people can sit in the centre of town; a piece of public art. Ms Davison envis-aged it being placed in the centre of the High Street, tak-ing up 2-3 parking spaces and having dedicated access from the pavement. She was not asking the Council for money, as this would come from fund-raising, just for support for the project, prior to submission to Wiltshire Council. Mayor Edwina Fogg asked We Love Marlbor-ough to provide more detailed information, with artist’s impression, and to discuss with Cr Pitts, chair of Ame-nities and Open Spaces committee.

Shirley Pryor


HUNGERFORD FAREWELLS GWYNNETHHungerford farewelled the loyal and hard-working Gwynneth Bullock at her funeral service in St Law-rence’s Church on Monday.

ROTARY RAISES £2041 FOR CHARITY Hungerford Rotary Club raised £2041 for charity and polio eradication funds at a supper provided by The Plume of Feathers in The Corn Exchange on Friday. 126 guests were entertained with West End songs. Club president Nick Fritz is already planning a St George’s Day supper in April. - James Brown

HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSIONHungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s has discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop oppo-site The Sun Inn and would involve several extra park-ing spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meet-ing also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a coach park, they could consider it.

STATION PRECINCTS PROGRESSDELAYEDTwo over-riding factors appear to be delaying progress of Hungerford’s railway station precincts development.These factors were again aired at a recent meeting of Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee.Firstly, the council needs a decision from Network Rail on the station boundaries and “ransom strip” alleged to be hindering progress.Secondly the council needs assurance that the rail ser-vice will be maintained when tenders for the service are sought next March.The meeting was told there was no guarantee that rail traffi c would continue to expand if the service was re-duced to a “shuttle service” from Newbury when elec-trifi cation of the line between Paddington and Newbury was implemented.A special council committee was to meet on Wednesday to discuss the rail service. Delegates from Hungerford, Kintbury and Bedwyn were mentioned but there was no mention of Marlborough from where there is under-stood to be concern from people who use Bedwyn and Hungerford railway stations in preference to Swindon.

“MORE POSITIVE HOUSING APPROACH”Hungerford Town Council was looking to a more positive approach to housing development within the town, the mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last council highways and transport committee meeting. He said there were areas within the town that could contain housing and moves were under way to appoint a pro-fessional consultant. He said overall involvement in a local development plan would be too costly for the council.

I am delighted to report that last night’s ‘Movies & Musicals’ night organised by The Rotary - Youth Op-portunities Committee was a huge success – in many more ways than merely funds raised for Rotary Chari-ties, although as you will see from the attached spread-sheet we have raised over £2,000.00 surplus! (Subject to all ticket monies having been paid) Everyone who attended was treated to a magnifi -cent performance by West-End performers, Jayne O’Mahony, John Langley and Andrew Sackett. The Boeuf Bourguignon, buttery mashed potato and broc-coli served up by Rotarian James Weir of The Plume of Feathers was truly magnifi cent – and almost every-one came up to specifi cally say so! Served with fresh crusty French sticks and butter with lemon cheesecake and coffee to fi nish – All this followed by an enthusiastic part II perfor-mance with audience participation and the most rous-ing selection of song tunes including Bond theme ‘Di-amonds are forever’ If you weren’t there then you really did miss out – and you should be really disappointed, you would have loved it – as those who came will surely tell you!!

This is just a quick note to say that the resurfacing of the A4 Charnham Street was completed on Friday night and some of the road markings were replaced on Saturday. Unfortunately, the wet weather prevented completion of the white and yellow lines, so the contractor will return as soon as they have a dry day.There will shortly be a post-completion inspection of the works and any defects will be rectifi ed by the contractor. We will also be sending a satisfaction questionnaire to residents and businesses later this week.Many thanks to everyone for your patience during this major project. If anyone has any queries, please let me know.


COMMENT RE LINE SITUATIONThe next Friends of the Railway Path workday is on Sunday, 14th October.Workdays are an important way of helping to keep this much-loved local greenway looking good. This one will concentrate on the section south from Ogbourne St George, around and immediately south of the car park off Bytham Road (grid ref SU 1990 7407). The work is a mixture of ecological improvements, renovation and tidying. There is a patch of grassland which, with a little en-couragement, we think can become more fl ower rich. We will clear this and remove the cuttings (so that they don’t release their nutrients back into the grassland).There is a hedge with gaps: we will remove scrub from the gaps and start planting up the gaps. We plan later to start laying sections of the hedge where the shrubs are large enough: this improves habitat for a variety of small animals.We will also clear round the car park and the woodland area to the east of the Path, and remove litter.If you would like to come, we will meet at 10.00 at the car park off Bytham Road (see the map attached below: grid ref SU 2037 7400). Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear, and bring:· Lunch and a drink· Gardening gloves if you have some· Any hand tools which you think you would like to use. We will have a stock of tools for use on the day.You are welcome to just turn up on the day, and to stay for as long as you like. If you know in advance you would like to come, please let me know.

EAST SHEFFORD SEWAGE WORKS UPGRADED TO PROTECT GLOBALLY RARE CHALK STREAM

East Shefford sewage works has been upgraded to help improve the quality of water in the River Lambourn.Thames Water’s £2.14m of improvements have increased the capacity of the works and added another treatment process, further improving the water discharged into this treasured chalk waterway. Chalk streams are globally rare and the Lambourn, home to protected native species such as bullheads and brook lampreys, is a designated special area of conservation (SAC). During winter months the river can dry up completely and starting to run again in spring. This means that treated wastewater makes up an important amount of the fl ow and the upgrades will ensure that the outfall remains of an exceptionally high quality. Fly fi shermen have been drawn to the stream’s exceptional clarity and the thriving shoals of wild brown trout and grayling. The river had been a well-kept fi shing secret, but came to prominence after featuring in Howard Marshall’s 1967 book Refl ections on a River. “Simple things - so many of them - make up the angler’s true delight. And all of them may be found on the banks of the little river Lambourn,” Marshall wrote. The East Shefford work supports Defra’s national ‘Love Your River’ campaign, which urges people and organisations everywhere to value their local rivers and look after them. Richard Aylard, Thames Water’s director of sustainability, said: “The works operate well at the moment, but what we’re doing is increasing the capacity to make sure it can continue to do so in the future.“Treated wastewater makes up part of the fl ow of the River Lambourn, so keeping the quality high, means a healthy river downstream..“You can see this ‘knock-on’ effect, with all the bugs, birds and other wildlife that are thriving in this globally rare natural habitat. ” Environment minister, Richard Benyon, said: “We all love our rivers. They are the lifeblood of our country. They’ve shaped our landscape, and our towns and cities have been designed around them. They are vitally important for our everyday lives and our environment, and we’ve all got a role to play in making sure our rivers are as healthy as they can be. The project at East Shefford, sewage works, due to fi nish in December, involves installing a new storm tank. This will increase the amount of sewage the works can handle during heavy downpours, reducing the risk of the system becoming overwhelmed and discharging untreated sewage into the river. The project, which started in March, includes an additional tertiary treatment process. The new nitrifying sand fi lter will reduce the amount of ammonia and suspended solid material in the fi nal effl uent, making the fi nal outfl ow into the river even cleaner.-Craig Rance, Thames Water.

ST LAWRENCE’S ADVENT FAIRThere is a change afoot this year with St Lawrence Church, Hungerford, as not only are they holding an Advent Fair instead of their customary Autumn Bazaar, but there is a different venue, time and later date!!So come along and join in the fun at the Town Hall on De-cember 1st between 11.30am-2.30pm. Why not enjoy a lunch while the children partake in craft activities, browse amongst the gift stalls for Christmas ideas or enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie? It’s not too late to enter the fruitcake bake or childrens’ painting competition - the recipe and more details for both competitions can be found at the back of Church!Please make a note in your diary as St Lawrence Church look forward to seeing you there!


Hedgehog Hazards Some of the worst cases Wiltshire Wildlife Hospi-tal have been treating are those involving slug pel-let poisoning. They explained to the Adviser “The hedgehogs suffer terrible pain. People need to be aware that if they have hedgehogs in the garden there is no need to use slug pellets, even the ani-mal friendly ones, supposedly harmless, can effect hedgehogs in this way”.The Hospital tell us that this is a dangerous time for the offspring, as they may not gain enough weight to survive the winter months. Members of the pub-lic should be aware of the plight of the autumn juvenile. Hedgehogs already being cared for that are not up to weight, are the ones needing over-wintering and by the end of October the hedgehogs should weigh 650g to survive the winter. Advice can be misleading about weight, with 1lb (454g) sometimes being stated as suffi cient, but Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital believe this is nowhere near enough for any hedgehog to survive. Last year they over-wintered 130 hedgehogs and annually they deal with between 600 and 700 hedgehogs.Hedgehogs are now being seen regularly in Coo-pers Meadow in Marlborough. The meadow is a mixture of mown, managed and wild habitat and it is thought that leaving some of the wild patches has encouraged them to breed there. Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital are a registered charity and be contacted on 07850 778752

HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSIONHungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s last meeting discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop opposite The Sun Inn and would involve several extra parking spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meeting also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a coach park, they could consider it.

SIR JOHN MADEJSKI TO SWITCH ON LIGHTS?Sir John Madejski will be invited by Hungerford Town Council to switch on Hungerford’s Christmas lights on Sunday, December 2.“Mr Christmas Lights” Rod. Desmeules told the last Hungerford Town Council highways and transport com-mittee meeting he was ready to press ahead with the lights programme and would need volunteers to help.The meeting was told it was planned to offset costs with sales of Christmas cards, calendars and a prize draw.Hungerford’s Christmas lughts have been the envy of many centres in recent years, largely due to Mr Des-meules’ efforts.

STATION PRECINCTS PROGRESSDELAYEDTwo over-riding factors appear to be delaying progress of Hungerford’s railway station precincts development.These factors were again aired at the last meeting of Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee.Firstly, the council needs a decision from Network Rail on the station boundaries and “ransom strip” alleged to be hindering progress.Secondly the council needs assurance that the rail ser-vice will be maintained when tenders for the service are sought next March.The meeting was told there was no guarantee that rail traffi c would continue to expand if the service was re-duced to a “shuttle service” from Newbury when elec-trifi cation of the line between Paddington and Newbury was implemented.A special council committee was to meet on Wednesday to discuss the rail service. Delegates from Hungerford, Kintbury and Bedwyn were mentioned but there was no mention of Marlborough from where there is under-stood to be concern from people who use Bedwyn and Hungerford railway stations in preference to Swindon.

“MORE POSITIVE HOUSING APPROACH”Hungerford Town Council was looking to a more positive approach to housing development within the town, the mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last council highways and transport committee meet-ing. He said there were areas within the town that could contain housing and moves were under way to appoint a professional consultant. He said over-all involvement in a local development plan would be too costly for the council.

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT BUDGETHungerford Town Council’s highways and trans-port committee has a budget of £42,000 for 2013-2014.


MAJORITY IN FAVOUR OF IMPROVEDRAILWAY STATION AREAThe vast majority of the 40 people who replied to the Hungerford Town Council questionnaire on the railway station area’s future were in favour of improvement, Cr Richard Hudson told this week’s council meeting.Questions:1. Generally agree with proposed station improve-ments: 95% yes, 5% no.2. If no what would you like to see: Nil.3a. Support improving station interchange 97% yes, 3% no.3b.Support high quality buildings on neighbouring sites: 90% yes, 10% no. 3c. Support junction improvement of Park St/Station Rd. 97% yes, 3% no.4. Worth reducing parking by 15 of 70 spaces 79% yes. 21% no.5. Agree with welcome sign: Hungerford Heart of AONB 76% yes, 24% no.6. A rail station building: 61% yes, 39% no.7. Residential development on Oakes site 81% yes, 19% no.8. Close level crossing 19% yes, 81% no.9. Other suggestions:Building with cafe, toilet etc, keep Hungerford at pres-ent size, no sprawl, overfl ow car park needed, reserva-tions about parking reduction, full support to enhance station, concern about nose, want more parking, re-duce gap on train platform, use Oakes site for parking, building best on up platform, HGV access concerns, add secure cycle parking, re-position ticket machine, building as Thatcham, CCTV on platforms, improve Park St. junction, more parking spaces, more trains, longer platform.

POLICE HELP WITH DOG FOULINGPolice have agreed to accompany the dog warden on patrol in Hungerford where instances of dog fouling are rife. District Councillor David Holtby told councllors before their last meeting that fouling was particularly bad in the canal area and Croft .

GOOD RESPONSE TO FAMILYHAIR SALON OPENINGHungerford’s newest business, The Edge Unisex Fam-ily Hair Salon is the latest business to benefi t from Ad-viser advertising.Proprietor Michele Jackson said she received excellent response from her front page advertisement last week.She has elected to become yet another regular Adviser advertiser.Michele’s salon is at 17 Bridge street, opposite Rox-ton’s. You can’t beat The Adviser but you can join it. Tel. 01488 682328. [email protected]

MARLBOROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENING TO SUPPORT LOCAL LIFE SAVERS A charity dance at Marlborough Town Hall next month will raise funds for the local life saving work of St John Ambulance. The dance on 20 October, featuring the band Cel-ebration, is being organised by volunteers from the charity’s Pewsey Division and Marlborough Com-munity First Responders - volunteers who provide emergency medical aid in the Marlborough area ahead of the arrival of an ambulance. Organiser Kev Dickens says: ‘At last year’s dance everyone had a fantastic time while knowing they were helping us to provide a service which is so of-ten the difference between life and death.’ The money raised from this year’s event will go towards equipping the local community with basic fi rst aid skills as well as supporting the Community First Responders and local St John Ambulance vol-unteers. The event will also provide an opportunity for people to fi nd out more about learning fi rst aid and volunteering. Kev says: ‘Our research shows up to 140,000* peo-ple a year die needlessly in situations where fi rst aid could have saved them. We’re determined to change that appalling statistic by getting as many people as possible to learn fi rst aid.’ The evening starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 for adults and £8 for concessions and will be available from the White Horse Bookshop and Carrie’s Hair-dressers in Marlborough High Street. Tickets can also be reserved at www.marlborough-boxoffi ce.co.uk

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