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This issue: Friday, February 17 to 24, 2012 VOL 19: 937 UK NO.1 Advertising closes for next issue on Friday, February 17 at 5pm.

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Two members of HEAT (Hungerford Environmental Action Team) met with a warm reception and cool conclusion when they addressed Hungerford Town Council’s Environment and

Planning Committee on Monday. After outlining the benefi ts of a £4000 subsidised thermal heat camera

with laser direction, chairman of the council’s committee Jean Hutchings told Tony Drewer-Trump and Daniel Cukier that they should not be us-

COOL CONCLUSION FOR HEAT REPRESENTATIVES

Leverton Framers, with an exceptional record for excellence, has changed hands. Built up by Anthea Cox, it has been taken over by her apprentice Alex Medlin and boasts the same specialist staff. Alex was at Sothebys before starting work with Anthea.

The business is in Leverton farm buildings on the Chilton Estate and concentrates on bespoke picture framing. Tel. for enquiries: 01488 684077. see www.levertonframers.co.uk

Pictured from LEFT are: Emma Welling, Alex. Medlin, Patty Medlin, Bridget Randall.

LEVERTON FRAMERS IN NEW HANDS

Questions are being asked after the choice of two new Hungerford Town Councillors by co-option at the last Hungerford Town Council meeting.

The councillors, David Small and Terry Harding were chosen from four candidates. These were said to be Doris Colloff, David Small, Terry Harding and Gary Heap.

One of the candidates received a letter from Hungerford Town clerk Mrs Claire Barnes notifying that application for co-option had been rejected:

The letter of reply made available to The Adviser by the candidate read:

Dear Claire: Thank you for your letter informing me that my application for Co-option has been rejected. I am disappointed and concerned about the procedure.

May I ask you to let me have copies of the following:1. Applications and correspondence with the other three candidates,2. Copy of the minutes, 6.2.2012, relating to discussions and reasons

given to reject me as a candidate.I would like to point out that selecting candidates for Co-option is

in the interest of the whole town and replacing an election, therefore interviews and discussions relating to this must be open to the Press and Public (Candidates are excluded). Why was this done in part two?

I too noticed that during the meeting Cllr. Holtby remained seated at the table and repeatedly commented on matters under discussion. Cllr. Holtby is not a member of the H.T.C. and therefore Standing Orders should be suspended if he wishes to speak, and be treated like any other member of the Public. I am sure that this was just an oversight. -Kind Regards, Doris R. Colloff.

MAYOR’S COMMENTCommenting on the choice of co-opted councillors, Hungerford

Mayor Cr Martin Crane told the Adviser on Wednesday: “David Small and Terry Harding were voted on as co-opted

councillors. The discussion was held in a Part 2 session to protect the privacy of all applicants.

I have no doubt that further information in relation to the new councillors will emerge shortly”.

CO-OPTION QUESTIONS ASKED

ing the equipment if they were not trained and licensed to do so.

The pair had espoused the ben-efi ts of the camera in detecting heat leaking from buildings. They said the camera was available to all to use, there was no charge and HEAT was a non-profi t organisation.

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The Adviser, Friday, February 17 to 24, 2012

A warm welcome awaits you at The White Hart Inn!

The White Hart InnHamstead MarshallNewburyBerkshireRG20 0HW

Tel: 01488 657545

www.whitehartinnhamsteadmarshall.co.uk

Treat your mother to a celebrationMother’s Day lunch on Sunday 18th March

Join us in our garden for our Easter Bunny Festival, Saturday 24th March, 11.30am to 2.30pm

Enjoy our Wine Tasting Suppers with Philip Bailey’s choice of wines to accompany a two course meal - see website for details

Open Morning

Come and meet our girls

St Gabriel’s Produced an Outstanding Performance of Wind in the Willows.

From the moment the lights came up on the imposing and beautifully painted set, it was clear that the audience was in for a treat. For any school to tackle such a well-known and well-loved tale as ‘The Wind in the Willows’ is a big task, but the cast of girls from St Gabriel’s rose to the challenge superbly. Over the two hour performance, the cast of animals and humans brought Alan Bennett’s joyous script to life with humour and conviction, engaging the audience every step of the way from riverbank to Wild Wood to gaol to Toad Hall. All of the main characters were beautifully performed, but much of the success of the piece was attributable to the excellent ensemble playing by the cast, which represented all year groups in the Senior School, in addition to a prologue by Year 5 and Year 6.

The show was a visual feast, too, with a multi-level set from which the evil weasels and their cronies kept a constant eye on the activities of Toad and his friends. Toad’s beautiful caravan was indeed a ‘spanker’ as was the car he drove. This was a truly enchanting production by St Gabriel’s.

If you would like to fi nd out more about St Gabriel’s, there will be an Open Morning on Friday, 24 February. Alternatively, for more information, please contact the registrar on 01635 555680. See advertisement. You read it in The Adviser!

WIND IN THE WILLOWS TREAT AT ST GABRIEL’S

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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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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

Green Tree Garden ServicesMowing • Hedge Cutting • Strimming • Fencing

• Pruning • Tree Work • Clearing overgrown areas - Bramble etcPlease call to discuss your needs

• Full Public Liability Insurance

Will Roberts T: 01488 658649 M: 07796 601966

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

FOR YOUR ENQUIRIESRing 01488-683807

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

Licensed for removal of rubbish.FREE estimates. FULLY insured

R.J. CRIPPSFENCING & SERVICES

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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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JACK WILLIAMS

THE THIRD BRIDGE

MEMORIES OF HUNGERFORD & THE KENNET VALLEY

The third bridge only affects lovers of Feeman’s Marsh. The lock gates on

Marsh Lock are to be renewed and this is a fenced area around the lock and this means of course, that the bridge is not accessible.

All three bridge projects are very necessary and all have major

safety aspects. It does disrupt life when you are over 80!P.S. It is good to see the tumbling stile repaired in the church

yard, thanks due to the expertise of Geoff Eatwell and Colin Honeybone.

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Newbury Weekly News is publishing a Hungerford edition from this week.

The production aims to fill a news vacuum in the Hungerford area.

The Newbury Weekly News is celebrating its 150th year of publication this year and although Hungerford has had newspapers in the past, this is regarded as a significant step to give the developing town a voice.

Commenting on the venture, Hungerford Chamber of Commerce Chairman Nigel Perrin said:

“The new edition of the newspaper has excited businesses in Hungerford hoping it will mean greater coverage for them and encourage more visitors to the town when they see how much it has to offer. “A more focused and localised edition of the paper promises that Hungerford will get the best of both worlds, with more local news and pictures, including sport and also still get all the important information from the regular pages from Newbury and Thatcham.”

Hungerford’s mayor Cr Martin Crane said:“As the Newbury Weekly News goes to print this week with

our own Hungerford Edition, many in the town have been saying “about time too”. After all the NWN has celebrated its own history of 150 years with only a fraction of its pages directed at the Hungerford area news.

“I am personally delighted that Hungerford has at last been recognised as being worthy of more press coverage through the NWN. This move now provides everyone here with a chance to report to a wider audience issues and activities of interest that will demonstrate the inherent vibrancy of our town”.

Hungerford and its district will continue to receive The Adviser which is an independent family publication majoring on advertising and publicity.

The Adviser is in its 21st year of service to the community Tel. 01488 682328. email: [email protected]

NEW NEWSPAPER EDITION FOR HUNGERFORD

Southern Sinfonia has chosen an immersion in Vivaldi for its next concert in Hungerford at St Lawrence Church on Friday 9th March at 7.30pm.

The Four Seasons, always hugely popular, will be played by Alexander Hohenthal – a pupil of Sandör Vegh – he was trained at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. A musician of sensitivity, bravura and with a beautiful tone it will be a very special evening. The poems that inspired Vivaldi will be performed, as will his Concerto for Two Violins.

It promises to be an evening not to be missed -– and there will be complimentary wine served in the interval.

NEW CONCERT SERIES

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high quality block paved driveway or patio please contact

Andrew Scaife Mobile 07778 734500

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

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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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CHRIS RADFORD, Wagon Yard, Marlborough. 0800 731 6879, evenings 01672 516006.

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

Deep tissue massage, reflexology. Claire Digweed, 01488682187 / 07810 886673

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

RobertaBest for

Hair & BeautyRoberta of Hungerford Tel: 01488 68 28 88

www.roberta-of-hungerford.co.uk

PODIATRIST / CHIROPODIST

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

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Nigel Barttelot, Psycho-dynamic Counsellor. Results for individuals and couples 01672 515997

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HUNGERFORD JOINERY COMPANY LTD

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Sir: We (HTC) have received a vociferous complaint that our citizens were not advised that the pollarding of this tree which has been certifi ed by WBC tree specialist as unsafe, has been carried out without warning.Not sure how we can let everyone know about every action we take but there have been discussions in Council as how best to deal with the tree. Pollarding might only be a temporary measure if it remains unsafe but it should give it a few more years to grow by which time the sapling also planted will have grown in stature. However I do wish to make it known that the decision [ minuted] to take this action was made by HTC and not Griffi ths, the bridge contractors as some have incorrectly assumed.yours etc...Martin Crane, Mayor.

WILLOW TREE POLLARDING COMPLAINTS LETTER

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FEBRUARY 201217: Marlb Downs Movies - Gala event17: Croft Films - Whhite Ribbon 21: Marlb Embroidery Guild21: MU AGM/Fish & Chips Crft Hall 1pm24: Acoustic Night Marlb Town FCl24: Marlb Downs Movies - time TBC26: Hungerford Farmers Market27: Marlb Embroidery Guild

MARCH 20121: Green Drinks 8pm The Plume2: Croft Films - Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy 3: eenie meenie mkt HT Hall 2-4pm4: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps5: Marlb Embroidery Guild6: Marlb Embroidery Guild7: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm7: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm7: Oak Tree Lunch - 3 Swans 12.309: Mlb Folk Roots Church Hall 8pm12: Marlb. Hung ladies’ lunch at Bear16: Marlb Downs Movies - times TBC16: Croft Films - The Big Picture 20: Marlb Embroidery Guild20: MU Jack Russell lunch 123023: Mlb Folk Roots Church Hall 8pm23: Rotary Antiques Supper25: Hungerford Farmers Market26: Marlb Embroidery Guild27: MU Lady Day/Tea St.Law. 143030: Open Mic night - MTFC

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 7.30pm4: Oak Tree Lunch - 3 Swans 12.304: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm5: Green Drinks 8pm The Plume5: Mlb Folk Roots Mrlb Town Hall 8pm13: Croft Films - Midnight in Paris16: Marlb Embroidery Guild17: Marlb Embroidery Guild17: MU “Tall Ships”, Crft Hall 143020: Croft Films - In The Mood For Love 21: Mlb Folk Roots Church Hall 8pm22: Hungerford Farmers Market27: Open Mic night - MTFC29: ARK Meadow Day 9.30am30: Marlb Embroidery Guild

MAY 20122: Oak Tree Lunch - 3 Swans 12.302: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm11: Mlb Folk Roots St Marys Ch 8pm14: Marlb, Hung ladies’ lunch at Bear14: Marlb Embroidery Guild15: Marlb Embroidery Guild15: MU “Messy Church”, C Hall 143021/22: Marlb Embroidery Guild

25: Open Mic night - MTFC28: Marlb Embroidery Guild

JUNE 20126: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm9: Marlb Embroidery Guild11: Marlb. Hung. ladies’ lunch at Bear11: Marlb Embroidery Guild19: Marlb Embroidery Guild19: MU “Elaine & friends”, CHall 143025: Marlb Embroidery Guild29: Open Mic night - MTFC29: Hungerford Arts Festival 29 June-22 July www.hadcaf.co.uk

JULY 20122: Marlb Embroidery Guild3: Marlb Embroidery Guild4: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm16: Marlb Embroidery Guild17: Marlb Embroidery Guild24: Marlb Embroidery Guild30: Marlb Embroidery Guild

AUGUST 20121: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm21: MU Nigel Sands, Crft Hall 143028: Marlb Embroidery Guild

SEPTEMBER 20123: Marlb Embroidery Guild4: Marlb Embroidery Guild5: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm18: Marlb Embroidery Guild18: MU Lunch/Sing-a-Hymn, CHall 1pm24: Marlb Embroidery Guild

OCTOBER 20121: Marlb Embroidery Guild AGM3: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm15: Marlb Embroidery Guild16: MU Croft Hall23: Marlb Embroidery Guild29: Marlb Embroidery Guild30: Marlb Embroidery Guild

NOVEMBER 20127: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm20: MU Quiet Aftern’n, Crft Hall, 1430

DECEMBER 20125: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm18: MU Carol Srv/Tea, St Law, 1430

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

tattoo studio

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

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

Dog Grooming

curtain maker

Experienced curtain maker 01672 871496

Tuition

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

Kenda FashionExclusive Ladies

FashionBridge St, Hungerford

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]

The Iron Lady

The iron(ing) lady service. Excellent rates. Marlborough and surrounding area 01672 514907

JAY FAIRS

IN HUNGERFORD TOWN HALLSATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2012

8.30 am UNTIL 4 pmREFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

ENQUIRIES 01235 815633

www.jayfairs.co.uk

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

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.

...Continued from page 1They said the camera had been used on four or fi ve houses in the past

year and had been advertised in CHAIN.Cr Hutchings said she was concerned about the training aspect for

using the camera and the question as to whether public money had been wasted.

The committee will put the matter to Hungerford Town Council for consideration.

COOL CONCLUSION FOR HEAT REPRESENTATIVES

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CONTACT:- CALL: 01672 810032

www.kennettutors.org.uk

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ELIZABETH MCINDOE SCHOOL OF DANCING

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DANCEBallet Classes for children from 3yrs.

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

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

Charlton Park Garden Centre

Supplying a large variety of products including bird seed, hay, dog treats, plants and cut fl owers

Special PromotionWild Bird Seed 20kgs £13.00

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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

Winter’s Here!We still have fantastic bargains on

Cashmere and Alpaca to keep you warm

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30 The Parade, Marlborough, SN8 1NE

16 Charnham Street, HungerfordOPEN ALL DAY EVERYDAYPlease call us on 01488 682 588

or email [email protected] more information or to book for Christmas 2011

Essential roadworks will see Berkshire and Wiltshire road closures in March.

Bedwyn Parish Council on Wednesday, February 8 expressed confusion at a notice from the transport group at Trowbridge.

The notice concerned closure of the A338 at Burbage, Grafton, Great Bedwyn and Shalbourne for about 12 kilometres to the county boundary on March 5 from 7pm to 6am taking 10 nights with a maximum duration of 18 months.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTESAlternative routes will be indicated by traffi c signs

and will include the A346 Burbage to Marlborough, A4 Marlborough to Hungerford, Charnham Park, Bridge Street, High Street and Salisbury Road. Tel. 01225 779889 for information.

PARK STREET, HUNGERFORDWest Berkshire Senior Technician for Traffi c and Road

Safety Bob Bosley told The Adviser that on Sunday, February 26, Park Street, Hungerford would be closed between 9am and 4pm at the junction with High Street to repair cable ducts beneath the junction.

KINTBURY CROSSING REBUILDMr Bosley has also told the Adviser Kintbury level

crossing will be closed for a complete rebuild from 11pm on March 25 to 11pm on April 15 or sooner if works are fi nished.

DISTRICT ROADWORKS TO BEGIN SOON

Trevor Wainwright and Graham Talmage are calling all Swindon football supporters to book early on buses to the big match against Chesterfi eld at Wembley on March 25.

The Johnstone’s Paint fi nal is expected to attract a big crowd.Two buses will leave Hungerford after 9.30 and there will be a

refeshment stop.In the last fi nal clash two years ago, Swindon, with Charlie

Austin playing, lost 0/1 against Millwall. “This time we’ll win” says Trevor, who has an eye for winning.

Swindon, under coach Paulo di Cannio, strong management and board guidance, is in the league top four with one loss in 16 matches.

To book a bus seat, call Trevor on 01488 680794. Tickets are £15 for adults and £12 for under 16s.

EXODUS TO WATCH SWINDON PLAY AT WEMBLEY

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Extensions, Maintenanceand Alterations

12 Thomson Way, Marlborough

Telephone 01672 514020

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OFTEC registered and Corgi registered

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• Over 20 years experience• Fully insured •Free estimates

• Competitive pricesCall Darren

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Home Based Professional Accountantfor Limited Companies

Self Employed Businessesand Self-Assessment

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Friendly and Reliable Service,

Tel: Virginia Parkes 01488 649908

Camp HopsonIncorporating Arthur Chivers

Independent Funeral DirectorsOffer a personal and complete 24 hour service

Including Horsedrawn Funerals, Pre-Paid Funeral Plans, National & International Funerals

For advice please call:HUNGERFORD(01488) 686511

90 West Street Newbury Berkshire RG14 1HANEWBURY 01635-522210

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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All types of domestic plumbing Installation & maintenance,

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PLUMBING SERVICESBUILDING & DECORATING

Affordable Quality Kitchens

Contemporary & Traditional Designs

Friendly Professional Service Robert Palmer 01635 864274

Krown Kitchens

KITCHENS

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KITCHENS, BEDROOMS & HOME STUDY CABINETRY

KITCHENS & CABINETRYCARPET CLEANING

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]

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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

HUNGERFORD DESIGN LTDPLANS FOR

Planning & Building Regs/New Houses & Extensions

Listed Buildings - Land SurveysFree Consultation please contact:Sidney Webb - Tel: 01488 683424E: [email protected]

DESIGN SERVICES

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Tel: 01488 681888

• Tyres • Exhausts • Batteries • Brakes • Shock Absorbers

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Special OAP rates • All appliances

Contact Jamie

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T: 01488 648417M: 07799 530217

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DIY Gardening, etcFully insured and CRB Checked

T: 0845 0777087 M:07704 185393

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“I would like to thank you and your excellent magazine for the business it has provided me. Currently I am so busy that I am turning work away. What started out as a small part time job has escalated into a near full time operation largely through advertising with you.”

WHAT YOU SAID:

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We always say that The Adviser is here to help, and this week two separate advertisers complimented us on our

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Manuela’s IroningProfessional Ironing Service

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Collection & Delivery service available

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MOBILITY

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

CURTAIN MAKER

• Rise & Recline Furniture • Mobility Scooters

• Free Hearing Tests • Stairlifts • Cosyfeet Shoes & Slippers

55 George Lane, Marlborough SN8 4BY - adjoining Kennett Pharmacy -

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If you have a car that you would like us to sell for you, please ring:Helen or Alan on 01488 648055 or 07831 275653

via e mail: [email protected] our website: www.gsautocentre.co.uk

All prices are agreed in writing. Cars stored in secure premises & covered by insurance.

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Fabrics, Furniture, Floor coverings, etc

SALEFABRICS – all stock fabrics at least 20% off; many fabrics to order up to 20% off

FURNITURE – at least 20% off all stock items; 20% off furniture to orderFLOORING – up to 20% off selected fl ooring DISPLAY MODELS TO CLEAR – up to 50% off!

Bargains in every department!

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To advertise your vacancies call: 01488 682328

ADVISER DELIVERERS RequiredRounds available in Hungerford & Marlborough areas

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Tel: 01488 682328 [email protected]

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EXAMINATIONS ASSISTANT (PART TIME)We are seeking a confi dent and able administrator, with the ability to work well under

pressure, to work with the Senior Exams Offi cer in this permanent part time post in our busy exams offi ce. Working mainly term time for 12 hours per week on a fl exible basis, the hours

will become full time during the very busy exam periods in September, January, May and June.

You should have excellent inter personal and organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail, as well as being fl exible, reliable, enthusiastic with the ability to multi-task.

Awareness of a busy school environment would be advantageous.Further details and an application form can be found on the College website at

www.marlboroughcollege.org.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24 February, 2012Marlborough College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and follows recommended

safe recruitment guidelines including CRB checks.

Bedwyn Parish Council will increase its public consultation over parking problems generating from increased passenger use of Bedwyn

Railway station.A meeting of about 60 residents on Wednesday,

February 8 saw the council conclude that it would try to fi nd a solution in a collective and constructive way.

The parking congestion has been brought about by increased rail use generally and the imposition of parking fees at Hungerford and Pewsey.

While an obvious answer to the Bedwy problem would be to impose station parking charges, no one appears to want that.

The problem of parking and parking restrictions at the Knapp was discussed at length and a petition signed by 220 people will go to Wiltshire Highways Department. Residents of The Knapp, are being increasingly obstructed by vehicle parking. Some have diffi culty getting in and out of their homes.

It was revealed that people were coming many miles to utilise the free parking and lower Bedwyn rail fares. A Calne resident was said to be saving £4000 a year by using Bedwyn.

MORE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON BEDWYN

PARKING PROBLEMS Survey forms sent out in Autumn 2011 by Cars Residents and Marlborough Parking (CRAMP) have been returned in insuffi cient number to

go ahead with the Residents’ Parking Scheme as yet. CRAMP was required by Wiltshire Council, to divide Marlborough into zones. The fi rst zone included; Angel Yard, Kennet Place, The Parade, New Road, London Road (between Wye House and Kelham Gardens & from ATS up to Deans Garage) Culvermead Close, St Margarets Cottages, Barn St and Oxford St.

Most of the 38 or so forms returned were those requesting a parking permit, but with insuffi cient people taking part in the survey, it does not meet Wiltshire Council’s minimum requirement of 50% response rate in order to go ahead. Residents were asked to comment and return a form even if no space was required, but many did not take the time to fi ll in and return the form. CRAMP will now soon focus on the next zone. -Val. Compton.

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I was too young to have known my father’s hero, Lawrence of Arabia, or even to read his Seven Pillars of Wisdom when it was published in 1922, but I did become a regular friend of a man who,

in terms of lasting Middle East achievement, accomplished even more. He lived just a few miles up the road from my home in Kintbury in the little village of Faccombe. His name? Brigadier Sir Timothy Landon, sometimes known as ‘The White Sultan’ and whose astonishing financial success – he left a fortune in excess of £500 millions when he died in 2007, aged 64 - remains a source of wonder.

I met Tim through pheasant-shooting and he invited me to shoot on his 4000 acre Faccombe estate many times. Generous, gregarious and out-going, he also regularly invited my wife and me to parties, dinners and lunches and to the concerts and operas he staged in the magnificent entrance hall to Faccombe Manor.

Born in Vancouver in 1944 to a Canadian mother, his father having been a British brigadier seconded to the Canadian Army, he was sent to the Army officer training centre at Sandhurst, where one of his fellow-students was Qaboos, heir to the ruler of Oman, a large country south of Saudia Arabia on the Arabian Sea. They became close friends, a chance association which was to condition his life.

In 1962, thanks to the then Air Minister, Julian Amery, (who I was to meet several times at Faccombe in later years) I visited Oman, where the RAF had air bases for defence of Britain’s Middle East interests. I met the ruler, Sultan Said, in his summer palace in Salalah and found him living in a medieval backwater with no intention of changing, He was cutting off the hands of thieves and stoning women to death for adultery. Large oil reserves had been found in Oman and he was converting the income to gold bars and spending nothing to improve the poor living standards of the people. Inevitably, there was a communist-inspired rebellion which the UK needed to defeat. (The day I arrived in the capital, Muscat, a grenade was thrown into the electricity plant there.)

So, a regiment, which happened to be Tim’s, was sent to Oman. There

he found his friend Qaboos under house arrest because his father did not trust even his own son. Tim, who quickly learned the language, was made an Intelligence officer, forging links with MI6 which lasted for life. ( Later, I regularly spotted MI6 officers at Faccombe.)

In July 1970, with British connivance, Qaboos ousted his father in a bloodless coup in which Tim, then 27, was deeply involved. The old Sultan was exiled to London where he lived in the Dorchester Hotel until he died. (When once asked if he had any regrets he replied ‘Not having Landon shot!’)

Tim resigned his UK commission and joined the Omani army as a Brigadier, his main purpose being to help Qaboos use the oil revenues to convert Oman into a modern state which was rapidly achieved with great success. Oman is prosperous with a contented people sharing its affluence. In the process, visiting Oman regularly, Tim amassed a great fortune through grateful gifts from Qaboos, who still reigns, and from contracts in building up substantial defence forces, with British firms securing many of them. Both Oman and Britain are greatly in his debt.

In 1977, he married Kata, a member of the famed Hungarian Esterharzy family. They had a son, Arthur, who figures in the annual ‘Rich List’ as worth £200 millions. I lunched with him and his mother recently and, like his father, he is unspoiled by his wealth.

In 1982, when Sultan Qaboos visited Britain, Tim was made a Knight Commander of the Victorian Order by the Queen for his service to the nation but could never use the title because he remained a Canadian citizen.

What a biography he could have written! Instead, as a good Intelligence officer should, he obeyed what he might have called Seven Pillars of Silence. I feel greatly privileged to have known him.

RECOLLECTIONS OF AN EXCITING LIFE

BERKSHIRE’S LAWRENCE OF ARABIA

CHAPMAN PINCHERBY

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why not let us tell them for you.

A high court judge has ruled that it is no longer lawful to have prayers within the official business of council meetings. Marlborough Town Council begins every full

council meeting with a prayer, often one that promotes the art of listening to others. Councillors and members of the public who are not Christian have, until now just stood quietly and listened, a tolerant and inclusive attitude that probably mirrors that of many other areas. Although prayers can no longer be on the Agenda, they can be said prior to the start of the meeting.

Mayor Alexander Kirk-Wilson commented that the judgment just made him sigh and wonder why people choose to pick a quarrel. Although he is not a believer, he approves of prayer as being a good way of diverting attention away from your personal affairs, in order to focus on the business in hand. Says the Revd Canon Andrew Studdert-Kennedy, “I am sure that most people of common sense would agree that it is a shame that the case was ever taken to the courts. It does appear to be driven by a desire to remove religion from the public sphere. However, the saying of prayers before the statutory business of a council meeting is lawful and in that sense it will remain the case that the ensuing work and decisions can still be set in a wider moral context. No one is compelled to attend these prayers” -Val. Compton

PRAYING NO LONGER LAWFUL

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Citroen Specialist ..................01672 521053Elm Tree Motor Company .....01672 511777EVS...................................... 01672 540533Great Shefford Auto Centre 01488 648055

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BESPOKE TAILORINGVincent ..................................01672 511488

BESPOKE WOODEN FLOORSWhittle Woods........................08450 552488

BOARDING CATTERYLittlecopse Cattery ................01672 520879

BUILDING SERVICESCEW Builders.........................07818 233249Edward Stacey.......................01672 562734KG Parsons ...........................07921 255008Ross Edwards .......................01672 514020P.M. Rosier & Son. ...............01672 871202Simon Thorpe ...................... 07775 727389

CARPETS & CURTAINSDible & Roy ............ curtains 01672 513491..................................carpets 01672 513492

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTDavid Owen & Co..................01672 512163

CHIMNEY SWEEP Jamie ................................... 01488 648417Sarsen Stoves ..................... 01264 790033

CHIROPRACTORHungerford Chiropractic Healthcare .................................................. 01488 683666

CHURCHESChurch on the Rock ............ 01672 871420

CLEANING SERVICESUpstairs Downstairs ..............01672 541177

CLOCKSThe Clockmaker ....................01488 682277

COMPUTER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR

Bill Baxter ..............................01488 684552CURTAIN MAKER

Florence Grace .....................01488 648414DANCE SCHOOL

Elizabeth McIndoe School ....01672 520514DECORATING

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ELECTRICAL SERVICESAshbury Elcetrical ................ 01793 710781.............................................. 07851 794258Chris Loney .......................... 01672 514696 ...............................................07855 982232JM Electrical...........................01672 516661

Lambourn Electrical Contractors ................01488 670116........07958 488629Premier Electrics....................01672 890296SG Electrical Services...........01672 516724

EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIESWoodland Enterprises............01488 648820

ESTATE AGENTSRussell Marshall.....................01488 686867

FUNERAL DIRECTORSCamp Hopson Funerals.........01488 686511

GARDEN DESIGN/SERVICESPH Landscapes .....................01672 870113RPS Services ........................01672 512350Stacy Tuttle ...........................01488 682440

GAS INSTALLERSENERcon...............................01488 680800

HAIRDRESSERSKrysia Eddery........................07796 136 517 The Gentleman’s Shop..........01488 684363Roberta’s ..............................01488 682888

HANDYMANMike The Handyman ............ 01672 870314 .................................. mobile 07769 711519

HOTELS, PUBS, RESTAURANTSThe Hare..................................01488 71386The Ivy House .......................01672 515333

IRONINGManuella’s.............................01672 512884

LINE DANCINGTessa Hicks ...........................01672 520336

MATHS & ENGLISH TUITIONKennet Tutors ....................... 01672 516278

MOBILE HAIRDRESSERTouch of Class ......................07788 956199

MOBILITY SERVICESMobility Centre.......................01380 727555

MONUMENTAL SCULPTORM.J. Sly ................................01672 516797

NAIL TECHNICIANS Jaqueline’s Nails .................. 01488 686638

NURSING SERVICESBrendoncare .........................01488 684916

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.................................... / 07743 186740DJC Painting & Decorating....01672 519850N. Hewer 01488 684962/07766 695383

PERSONAL TRAINERTina Connor ......................... 01672 562435

PHOTOGRAPHYChris Caswell........................01672 810971

PLUMBING SERVICESA4 Plumbing ..........................07771 511331 Chris Ward.............................07876 202006Hungref Ltd............................01672 519163PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

OilTec.....................................01488 648656

REMOVALS & STORAGELouth Removals.....................01672 513868

RIDINGRide Locally ..........................01488 683253

ROOFING SERVICESHeritage Roofi ng ......................01488 71117JNC Roofi ng ..01488 648337/07771 597117...............................................07733 213869MEJ Martin.............................01488 685341Roofright ...............................01672 871207

REVERSE THERAPYDr. John Eaton ..................... 0870 6260100

SCAFFOLDINGO.N.C. Scaffolding ................01672 514895

SHOOTING & EQUESTRIANWoodland Enterprises ...........01488 648820

SKIP HIREHills Waste Disposal .............01488 657123

STOP SMOKINGMust Stop Smoking................01488 644699

STOVESSarsen Stoves Ltd.................01264 790033

TOOL HIREA4 Hire ..................................01488 684584

TREE WORKJ. Hawkins .............................01672 870487Kellehers ...............................01672 539163Lasts Tree Care ....................01672 861770

UPHOLSTERYJD Upholstery .......................01793 871808

WATER TREATMENTSoft Options ..........................01672 521123

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIESSalisbury Glass .....................01722 328985

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& SERVICECGS ..................................... 01488 684045Citroen Specialist ..................01672 521053Great Shefford Auto Centre...01488 648055Rapid Fit ............................... 01488 681888

BARBERThe Gentlemans Shop...........01488 684363

BESPOKE WOODEN FLOORSWhittle Woods........................08450 552488

BOARDING CATTERYLittlecopse Cattery ................01672 520879

BOOKSHOPHungerford Bookshop............01488 683480

BUILDING SERVICESCEW Builders.........................07818 233249Jeeves & Green ....................01488 680703Ross Edwards .......................01672 514020Simon Thorpe ...................... 07775 727389

BUTCHERSBastable Brothers .................01488 658537

CARPETS & CURTAINSD&R Furnishers....... curtains 01672 513491..................................carpets 01672 513492CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGChemDry by Flair ................ 01635 524110

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTDavid Owen & Co..................01672 512163Virginia Parkes ..................... 01488 649908

CHIMNEY SWEEP Brush & Vac ......................... 01488 648417

CLEANING SERVICESUpstairs Downstairs ..............01672 541177

CLOCKSThe Clockmaker ....................01488 682277COMPUTER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR Animated Laser Co ...............01488 684552

COUNTRY LIVING

Peppermint Cream ................01488 681117

CURTAIN MAKERFlorence Grace .....................01672 514369Madeline Walsh ................... 01672 871496

DANCE SCHOOLElizabeth McIndoe School ....01672 520514

ELECTRICAL SERVICESIan Barnes Electrical............. 01672 520147...............................................07747 414493Chris Loney .......................... 01672 514696 ...............................................07855 982232Premier Electrics....................01672 890296SG Electrical Services...........01672 516724

FASHIONKenda Fashion ..................... 01488 644653The Clothes Shop .................. 01635 47832

FENCINGRJ Cripps ............................. 01488 683807

FISH & CHIPSMr Fry ....................................01488 683237

FISHMONGERThe Lobster Pot ................... 01488 686770

FLORISTMartin & The Magpie..............01488 681062

FUNERAL DIRECTORSCamp Hopson Funerals.........01488 686511

FURNISHINGSofas & Stuff ........................ 0808 1783211

GARAGE SERVICESPeter Stirland Ltd...................01488 683678Stag Service Station .............01488 682202

GARDEN DESIGN/SERVICESHungerford Gdn Machinery ..01488 684105Hungerford Tree Surgery ..... 01488 682174RM Garden Services............. 01672 513001PH Landscapes .....................01672 870113

GAS INSTALLERS

ENERcon...............................01488 680800GIFTS

Inklings...................................01488 681800HAIRDRESSERS

Ad Hoc ................................. 01488 681944Roberta’s ..............................01488 682888

HANDMADE FURNITUREMoore & Bradfi eld..................01488 684240

HEALTH BOUTIQUETonic .....................................0845 3881782

HOTELSThe Bear................................01488 682512The Three Swans...................01488 682721

INSURANCECoversure..............................0844 2480021

IIRONINGManuella’s.............................01672 512884

KITCHENSAkorn Kitchen ......................... 01635 49448Krown Kitchens .....................01635 864274

LOGSSeasoned Timber Co ...........07917 875781

LINE DANCINGTessa Hicks ...........................01672 520336

MOBILITYMarlborough Mobility ............01672 511550

NURSING SERVICESBrendoncare .........................01488 684916

PAINTING & DECORATINGD & R Randall ..........01672 539213 ............

.................................... / 07743 186740DJC Painting & Decorating....01672 519850Francis W Saunders ............ 01488 648806

PAVINGPave Rite Ltd ....................... 07778 734500

PET SUPPLIESHowards Pet Care..................01488 685314

PLUMBING SERVICESA4 Plumbing ..........................07771 511331 Hungref Ltd............................01672 519163

RIDINGRide Locally ..........................01488 683253

PUBS & RESTAURANTSIndigo Palace ....................... 01488 668896The Downgate ...................... 01488 682708The Hare .................................01488 71386The Sun Inn .........................01488 682162Casanova ..............................01488 682721

ROOFING SERVICESHeritage Roofi ng ......................01488 71117MEJ Martin.............................01488 685341Roofright ...............................01672 871207

SKIP HIREHills Waste Disposal .............01488 657123

STONEMASONSHumphries Stonemasons.......01488 682847

SWEETSSugar Mouse..........................01488 682419

TAXIS & PRIVATE HIRE1st Direct Cars.......................01488 681182

TRAVELFarewise Travel......................01488 686858

TREE WORKHungerford Tree Surgery ..... 01488 682174Lasts Tree Care ....................01672 861770

TYRES & EXHAUSTSRapidfi t...................................01488 681888

WATER TREATMENTSoft Options ..........................01672 521123

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIESSalisbury Glass .....................01722 328985

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Home-Start Kennet helps parents give their children the best possible start in life. They no longer receive funding from the Council and are asking their friends in the

community to help them to support young families under stress by raising funds in a novel way.

They are collecting old jewellery or watches and ask that you either drop it into their offi ces at 2-3 Silverless St Marlborough, or call them to have it collected on 01672 51586. It is needed before March 15th.

PUT EXCESS BLING TO GOOD USE If you think Zumba classes are the province of the young and

very fi t – think again. Lau Vergara who runs Zumba classes from Monday to Friday, realised the need to run a “cool”

class for those who are not quite so fi t or even quite so young. Class times and venues vary throughout the week so there is likely to be a class near you at a time you can attend.

Says Lau, “No special gear is needed – just comfortable clothes, trainers will do for footwear but most important, a willingness to have fun for an hour”. Details of Zumba classes (along with the cool classes or toning sessions) are available from Lau on 07747 61 71 99 or on http://ZwithLau.blogspot.com

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Just to let you know that tickets at £10 are now on sale at the White Horse Bookshop in Marlborough High Street and Sound Knowledge in Hughenden Yard, just off the

High Street, for the performance of “Elijah” by Mendelssohn sung by the Swindon Choral Society with the Reading Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Robin Nelson. Saturday, March 24th at 7.30 pm.

If you heard the Swindon Choral Society perform Verdi’s Requiem in 2010 and Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis last year, you will know that we are in for a treat!

If you want us to send you tickets through the post please send a stamped addressed envelope to the address below.

There may be tickets available on the door but we can’t guarantee it.

Dr Nick Maurice, Marlborough ?Brandt Group, The Upper Offi ce, The Dutch Barn, Elm Tree Park, Manton, Wiiltshire SN8 1PS. -see advertisement.

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Reading Symphony Orchestraconducted by

Robin Nelson

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Marlborough College ChapelSaturday 24 March 2012

at 7.30pm (Doors open at 6.30)Tickets are £10 available from

The White Horse Bookshop, High Street Marlborough (01672 512071)

MBG The Dutch Barn, Elm Tree Park, Manton, SN8 1PS (01672 861116)

Sound Knowledge, Hughenden Yard, Marlborough High Street (01672 511106)

Tourist Information Centre , The Library, Swindon (tel 01793530328)

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Marlborough town council’s new snow blower has been put to good use already. On the morning of Feb 10th, snow was cleared from the cemetery area in readiness

for a burial scheduled that day. David Purkiss, Head Gardener, reported that the blower worked reasonably well on fresh snow and immediate gritting of cleared pathways was carried out. It does not work on impacted snow however and there seems to be some discussion over use in public areas which cannot be safely closed off. It would be most disappointing if the snow blower could not be used on the High Street, where the pavements become very hazardous. Cllr Rich Pitts is investigating the problem. The machine, which cost around £1,700 is a multi-tasker that can be fi tted with attachments for rotavating and sweeping. -Val Compton.

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TOOLS STOLEN FROM VANSWhite vans were being targeted by thieves police told Hungerford Town Councullors before their last meeting. Up to £2500 of tools had been taken from a single van.

SHOP SERVE PROVING SUCCESSFUL Hungerford’s Shop Serve police initiative was proving successful in the fi ght against crime, police told councillors before their last meeting.CCTV APPROVAL SOUGHTPolice will seek Hungerford Town Council approval of changes to the town’s CCTV system.

RIPE FOR DEVELOPMENTExtensive land behind Hungerford’s Co-operative was ripe for development the last Hungerford Town Council meeting was told during discussion on associated buildings.

ONE-WAY CROFT SYSTEM TRIAL?A one-way traffi c system in The Croft area may be tried during railway bridge works, Hungerford Town Council has been told.

DOG FOULING FINESWest Berkshire Council will send dog wardens to Hungerford to impose spot fi nes of £50 for fouling. Warning signs will be placed and repeat offences could bring fi nes of up to £500.

CONCERN AT DEVELOPMENTConcern was expressed before the last Hungerford Town Council meeting that the Cobbs Farm area was becoming a development.YOUTH CENTRE DELAY CONCERNTight fi nances are blamed for delays in positive action for Hungerford Youth Centre. Cr Roger Thompson expressed concern to district councillor David Holtby before the last Hungerford Town Council meeting.

There had been one complaint of overdevelopment in Hungerford’s former Lamb Inn area, tghe last Hungerford Town Council meeting was told.

Hungerford Town Council had exercised a good degree of cost control over all departments chairman of the council’s fi nance and general

purposes commmittee Cr Rupert Thompson told the last council meeting. Finances were £13,000 positive to budget and the council could end up matching its precept. With good levels of reserves, the council should be prepared to think about good projects.

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ROTARY TO STAGE ANTIQUE SHOWHungerford Rotary Club’s “Antiques Roadshow” will be held on Saturday March 24 at 7.00pm. It will be an entertaining and instructive evening with a cast of experts including Stewart Hofgartner, George Styles and James Podger, A light supper will be includ-ed. Tickets will cost £15 -Annabel King

HUNGERFORD CO-ORDINATIONEXERCISEHungerford Town Council, Hungerford Chamber of Commerce, The Town & Manor of Hungerford and the Town Plan Group are actively collaborating to en-sure there is a more effi cient coordination of efforts in marketing and development activities.Monthly meetings have been held over the past six months between The Mayor, The Constable and the Chairman of the Chamber, together with other repre-sentatives of relevant organisations [such as that re-sponsible for the refreshing of the 2010+ Town Plan], to ensure that each organisation is aware of the as-pirations, plans and progress of the others. Also the initiative seeks to achieve synergy in attaining objec-tives of mutual interest, such as the marketing of Hun-gerford as the Heart of the North Wessex Downs to a wider audience thereby generating more inward in-vestment, tourism, business, and indeed employment. This Working Party’s meetings will continue during the coming months, including commissioning a series of surveys on visitor attitudes to the town to assess the level of awareness, perceived shortcomings and the action that may be considered by the constituent organisations, or others, to improve what the town has to offer.The Coordination Working Party operates without funding; it is not itself responsible for deciding upon what will be done, nor the level of expenditure. How-ever, it will seek agreement as to whose responsibil-ity it is and how the various parts of the community may most effectively combine to realise the objectives identifi ed.Apart from the visitor survey, the issues addressed thus far include more effective execution of civil engi-neering programmes that impact upon the township, signage, architectural refurbishment of listed build-ings and landmarks, Community Centre support, town celebrations [Carnival, Extravaganza, Lighting etc], parking policy, and a 5 year Marketing Plan [together with investigation of grant funding available]. -An-thony Buckwell

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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

i-phone THEFT IN HIGH STREETTwo foreign looking girls distracted a Hungerford businesswoman and stole her i-phone last Thursday. She reported the theft to police. The girls were later seen begging in the High Street. Information to PCSO Deborah Randall on 07970 145703 please.

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 enchant-ing 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 Eupho-nium. 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.

NEW RBL STANDARD TO BEDEDICATED AT LAMBOURNOn Sunday, March 4, Lambourn Royal British Legion’s new standard will be dedicated in St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Lambourn at 2.30pm.The current 35-year-old standard will be paraded into the church by Lambourn RBL’s current standard bearer Mr John North.The new standard will follow, carried by the branch chair-man Mr Mick Oliver.They will be fl anked by standards from other RBL branch-es throughout Berkshire.The church service will dedicate the new standard so it can be paraded at public events such as repatriations of fallen servicemen and Remembance Day.The service will be taken by The Rev. Bill Stewart.The current standard will be laid up in he RBL club af-ter the sertvice to form part of a memorial to the late Mr George Baker who was the Lambourn Legion Standard Bearer for over 40 years. Members of George’s family have been invited to the service. Refreshments will be provided in the RBL Club and all are welcome.

ACCIDENT CAUSES TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONWidespread traffi c disruption was caused by an accident near the junction of the A338 and B4000 at Shefford Woodlands after 6.30 on Tuesday night. Police, who were unfamiliar with the area, had diffi culty re-routing traffi c after a motor accident involving a pedestrian.

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