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This issue: Friday, December 23 to 30, 2011 VOL 19: 929 UK NO.1. Advertising closes for next issue on Friday, December 23 at 5pm.

HUNGERFORD MARLBOROUGH KINTBURY LAMBOURN/VALLEY GREAT SHEFFORD BEDWYNS INKPEN FROXFIELD EAST GRAFTON HAM CHILTON FOLIAT/LEVERTON HUNGERFORD NEWTOWN

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Your most up-to-date FREE guide to sales and services

THE HUNGERFORD

ADVISER

High Street - HungerfordDelicatessen and gastronome

Casanova @ Home

Restaurant and Room Reservations: 01488 682721 www.casanova-restaurant.co.uk

Casanova @ HomeNow Open

KITCHENS Ltd

A ORN

WORKSHOP AND SHOWROOM

Newbury 01635 49448 3 THE PADDOCK, HAMBRIDGE RD, NEWBURY www.akornkitchens.co.uk

“You don’t have to move to improve your home”

KITCHENS, BEDROOMS & HOME STUDY CABINETRY

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the management at Indigo Palace, Ham

Fri Dec 23rd LIVE MUSICUptown Traffic Reunion Tour

60’s & 70’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Band

NEW YEAR’S EVEDisco & Buffet - 7 til late

Mouth watering Indian Party food and curries to enjoyfrom 7pm to 10pm

£14.95 per person / children £6.95

INDIGO PALACE

OPEN BOXING DAYfor table reserva� ons and Home Delivery - Book Now 01488 668874 or 01488 668896

1st

Direct Cars

01488 68-11-82Hungerford-Cabs.co.uk

“The 1st & only number you’ll ever need”

January Sale

10% off ALL metered fares

Cut this out and hand to your driver

Delivered to you in reusable one cubic metre bulk bags, produced from locally sourced sustainable timber use straight from the bag.

No fuss, No Mess, No Need to re-stack.

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FIREWOODSeasoned Hardwood Logs

www.seasonedtimbercompany.co.uk [email protected] Tel: 07917 875781 and speak to Oli or Gill

Wishing you a Warm & Happy New Year!

Buy Seasoned logs from us in 2012

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FRESH FRUIT & VEG FUNERAL DIRECTOR

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GARAGE SERVICES

GIFTS

GARDEN & ESTATEORNAMENTS

GENTLEMAN’S SHOPHAIRDRESSERS

HARDWAREHEALTH BOUTIQUES

HANDMADE FURNITURE

HISTORICAL SOCIETYHOTELS

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PROVIDERS

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WOODLANDS LIFESTYLEMIXING OLD AND NEW BEAUTIFULLY

2 HIGH STREET TEL: 01488 686515 WWW.WOODLANDLIFESTYLE.CO.UK

ADVISERTELEPHONE: 01488 682328 FACSIMILE: 01488 681899

EMAIL: [email protected]

Charnham House, 29-30 Charnham [email protected]: 01488 684363 & 683536www.gentlemans-shop.com

The GentlemanÕs Shop

6a park StreetTel: 01488 685314

[email protected]

HowardsPet Care Ltd

Unit 4 Charnham Lane, Industrial Estate

Tel: 01488 681888

10 High StreetT: 01488 682419

[email protected]

Wessex Place, 127 High StreetTel 01488 682277

[email protected]

Charnham Street

T: 01488 682512

F: 01488 [email protected]

www.thebearhotelhungerford.co.uk

[email protected]

The Hungerford Bookshop

24 High Street01488 683480

- 109 High Street –01488 681117

www.peppermint-cream.co.uk

Shabby Chic

peppermint cream

Tel: 01488 684105Charnham Lane

sales@hungerfordgardenmachinery.co.ukwww.hungerfordgardenmachinery.co.uk

T: 01488 682162

The Sun Inn Hungerford (Charnham Street)

Tel: 01488 68632120 Bridge Street

[email protected] www.beicappelli.com

Roberta of Hungerford21 Charnham Street

Tel: 01488 68 28 88

[email protected]

www.roberta-of-hungerford.co.uk

Tel: 01488 682721117 High Street

www.threeswans.net

Tel: 01488 682721117 High Street

www.casanova-restaurant.co.uk

Chilton FoliatTel: 01488 682202Fax: 01488 683589

[email protected]

Stag Service Station

Martin& the

Magpie120 High Street Tel: 01488 681062

[email protected]

4 Bridge Street Tel: 01488 684240 [email protected]

44 High StreetHungerford

01488 683237

Mr Fry

THE DOWNGATE

Traditional Country Pub on the edge of Hungerford Common

01488 682708 www.the-downgate.co.uk

THE OLD FIRE STATION, 3 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, RG17 0EP

TEL: 01488 681944

HAIR DESIGN

Let me do your IroningExcellent rates

FREE local return deliveryWeekly ironing or one-offs

01488 683048 / 07875 829353

Kennet House, 19 High StreetTel: 0844 248 0021

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GGGGSGSGDon’t buy a car until you

Check out our great local selection

Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Berkshire RG17 7DA

Tel: 01488 648055

MoT Testing Station & Body ShopOpen Mon to Fri - 8:30 to 5:30 Sat - 9 to 5 Sunday -10 to 4 (Car Sales)

Up to 30 cars in stock. Check www.gsautocentre.co.uk

FORD FOCUS 1.8 GHIA, 5DR, MAN, HATCH, PETROL,

‘99, £1,795

SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5, 5DR, MAN, 5SPD, 4X4,

‘99, £1,995

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.7 TD V6 HSE, 5DR, AUTO, 7SEATS, 69K, ‘05, £16,995

PEUGEOT 407 2.0 HDI 136 GT, 5DR, MAN, DIESEL, 6SPD,

‘07, £4,895

SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 GX, 4WD,5DR EST, MET BLACK ‘01,

£1,995

JUST REDUCED

TO

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TO

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SUBARU IMPREZA, 2.0 GX SPORT, 4X4, ‘04, £3,995

choice of 10 others

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TO

We have a huge range to make cooking a pleasure so for all your culinary needs over Christmas visit your

local Kitchenmonger Cookshop

25 High Street, Hungerford, Berks. RG17 0NFTel: 01488 682158

108A High Street, Marlborough, Wilts. SN8 1LTTel: 01672 516370

150-151 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berks. RG14 5HBTel : 01635 32600

Whether you want Aga Accessories – Stylish Textiles – Le Creuset Casseroles- Professional Knives ...

or just a wooden spoonwww.kitchenmonger.co.uk

KITCHENMONGER

HUNGERFORD CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

We have handpicked our books with care and passion, and will be happy to spend time

helping you choose the perfect gift. Our fast ordering service means we can

usually get books in by the next day!

Fantastic fi ction, sumptuous coffee-table books, and handsome hardbacks, plus a great range of children’s books and stocking- fi llers!~ NOW OPEN SUNDAYS! (11a.m. – 3p.m) ~

www.hungerfordbooks.co.uk

The Hungerford Bookshop

01488 683480Perfect gifts this Christmas!

Exclusive Ladies Fashion

Bridge St, HungerfordT: 01488 644 653

E: [email protected]

Kenda Fashion

We wish alll our customers a

very happy Christmas

and successful

New Year

New fl oors fi ttedExisting fl oors restoredPersonalised serviceExperienced in period and character properties

Tel: 08450 552 488 - Mobile: 07803 712 689Email: fl [email protected] - Web: www.whittlewoods.co.uk

Bespoke Wooden Floors

Mawer FishTop Quality Grimsby Fish

now on sale at Hungerford Market every Wednesday

8am-1pm07580 039098

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

HUNGERFORD WEDNESDAY MARKET

ANTIQUES AND ART @ HUNGERFORD

We are always keen to buy an� que and tradi� onal furniture in any condi� on, also pictures, china, silver, jewellery,

coins, collectables etc. Restora� on and conserva� on

Call 01264 730609 / 07849 411585or Hungerford Street Market Wednesdays

Hungerford had the best Christmas present possible when they snatched the points in a game they had never looked like winning, Harry Goodger’s 92nd. minute header

earning them victory. Paulton looked the better side in the fi rst half and it needed some desperate defending to keep them out, but Hungerford almost scored right on half time when Mark Draycott was brought down right on the edge of the area by Scott Brice, who was sent off, but Matt Day’s free kick was blocked. Despite being a man short, Paulton held on fairly easily and numbers were evened out when Luke Hopper was sent off.

Time was almost up and a draw looked certain when Daniel Lincoln made a great save from Adam Mahdi to save his side, and from the clearance, Hungerford won a corner for Goodger to head the spectacular winning goal.

FOOTBALL WITH RON TARRY...HUNGERFORD SNATCH A

CHRISTMAS PRESENT

ADVERTISE HERE.

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Above: Shelagh Parry receives a cheque for £140 from Teresa Richens at Mr Fry’s Fish shop in Hungerford. The money was raised for RBL Poppy

Appeal and also £62 were raised through the shop’s collection box.

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The Downgate

Park Street, Hungerford.Tel: 01488 682708

www.the-downgate.co.uk

Happy Christmas from David and Janet

Have a great Christmas and New Year.

See you in 2012Tel:

01488 686465

Merry Christmas to all our advertisers and readers

and thank you for your support during 2011

Peter Stirland LtdBridge Street Hungerford

All the best for 201201488 683678

ADVISERTHE HUNGERFORD &

MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY


sapphire furnishings14 Charnham St, Hungerford, RG17 0ES

Tel: 01488 686936Email: [email protected]: www.sapphirefurnishings.co.uk

• Fabrics from Leading Designers• Curtain Making Service

• Upholstery • Curtain Poles and Rails• Wood & Fabric Blinds • Soft Furnishings

furniture upholsterers | curtain makersinterior designer | general repairs

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Happy Christmas and a successful New Year to our many customers

from Helen, Bob and Ros.Thanks you for all your

continued support01488 684860

Christmas GreetingsSpecial Adviser Feature

THE FIVE BELLS

Tel: 01488 657993Baydon Rd, Wickham, Newbury, Berks RG20 8HH

www.fi vebellswickham.co.uk

at Wickham RG20 8HH

Wishing all our customers - both old and new a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2012



“Merry Christmas and thank you to my clients for your valued custom” 01488 683048 / 07875 829353

wish all clients old andnew a happy Christmas

01488 683334www.nyeandco.co.uk

peppermint cream

- 109 High Street – Hungerford - 01488 681117

www.peppermint-cream.co.uk

“Wishing all our customers a

very Merry Christmas and

a Happy New Year for 2012”

Wish their many customers compliments of the season.

01672 521123

HUNGERFORD DESIGN LTD

Architectural Design ServicesHappy Christmas!

Tel: 01488 683424E: [email protected]

Howard’sPet Care Ltd

6a Park Street, Hungerford, Berks RG17 0EF

Tel: 01488 685314

Happy Christmas to all our customers and

their pets.Closed Dec 26th-27th

& Jan 2nd

Warmest seasons greetings to all our customers.

Tel: 01488 684105

Herongate LeisureHungerford

Merry Christmas to all & a healthy New Year

www.herongateleisure.com01488 682000

Fit for life Fit for purpose

PLeisurePBusinessPLunch

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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 / CHIROPODISTDEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

CHIROPODIST MASSAGE THERAPIST/REFLEXOLOGIST

ACUPUNCTURE

TANYA ANDREWS MCSP,Hungerford .07831 209222. 25yrs experience in orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy.www.tanyaandrewsphysiotherapy.co.uk

PHYSIOTHERAPY

1 Bridge Street, Hungerford0845 388 1782

www.tonichealthboutique.com

Healthy Hampers for Christmas

LAM Life CoachingLife Coaching helps you to maintain and improve the four core areas of

your life, Health, Wealth, Rela� onships and Spirituality. It is about mo� va� on and support and helps those from all walks of life, at all stages in their life. Contact Lynsey on M: 07818 402392

E: [email protected] W: www.lam-lifecoaching.com

Health & Beauty with the Adviser


Christmas GreetingsSpecial Adviser Feature

Lighting of Distinction

139 High Street, Marlborough

Tel: 01672 515800 COFFEE SHOP

£2.95ONLY

Hot Mint Choc with whipped ��

Everyonedeserves a treat at ��

azuza XmasHot Chocolate

8-9 Hughenden Yard, High St, Marlborough

www.azuza.co.ukThe Courtyard, 24 High St, Hungerford |

1st

Direct Cars

01488 68 11 82

of Hungerford

“Thank you to all our loyal customers”

www.hungerford-cabs.co.uk

ELIZABETH MCINDOE SCHOOL OF DANCING

ROYAL ACADEMY OF

DANCE

Elizabeth McIndoe would like to wish all her pupils and parents a Happy Christmas

Tel: 01672 520514 E: [email protected]

www.lizmcdance.co.uk

The Tutti Pole3 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DN

Christmas and New Year Greetings from all at the

Tutti Pole Tea Shop & Restaurant

Tel: 01488 682515 110 High Street Hungerford 01488 685353

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Traditional Fish and Chips and much, much more!Mr Fry’s -

The Hungerford ChippieSeasons greetings to all our

customers old and new.

the adviser

Advertise here for as little as £5+VAT. Call 01488 682328

HungerfordTree Surgery & Garden Services

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

to all our Customers.T: 01488 682174 M: 07770 688780

RM GARDEN SERVICESWe wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas01488 68379507763 [email protected]

T: 01488 680 752M: 07836 250 355

Mail: [email protected]: www.am-electrics.co.uk

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and

a great New Year.Sonos

Supplier

Sumbler Bros High Class Family Butcher“Thank you for your custom in 2011. We look forward to

seeing you all in 2012.” 11 LONDON ROAD, MARLBOROUGH

TEL: 01672 512185

Fully qualified mobile nail and spray

tanning technician

Special offers. For further information and prices

visit my website or call me on 07900562263

www.richglow.co.uk

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DECEMBER 201123: Adam Winslett Band Herongate24: Christmas Eve25: Christmas day26: Bank holiday for Chist. Day27: Boxing Day bank holiday.

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

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

MARCH 20121: Green Drinks 8pm The Plume4: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps

5: Marlb Embroidery Guild6: Marlb Embroidery Guild7: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm7: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm9: Mlb Folk Roots St Marys Ch 8pm12: Marlb. Hung ladies’ lunch at Bear16: Marlb Downs Movies - times TBC20: Marlb Embroidery Guild23: Mlb Folk Roots St Marys Ch 8pm25: Hungerford Farmers Market26: Marlb Embroidery Guild

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 7.30pm5: Green Drinks 8pm The Plume5: Mlb Folk Roots St Marys Ch 8pm16: Marlb Embroidery Guild17: Marlb Embroidery Guild21: Mlb Folk Roots St Marys Ch 8pm22: Hungerford Farmers Market30: Marlb Embroidery Guild

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

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

JULY 20122: Marlb Embroidery Guild3: Marlb Embroidery Guild

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garage doors

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

HareRestaurant the

Grade II listed village inn, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty above the valley of the racehorse

www.theharerestaurant.co.uk

Ermin Street, Lambourn Woodlands RG17 7SD

M4 Junction 14 • 3 miles on B4000 Tel 01488 71386

tattoo studio

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

THE HALFWAYBistro & Piano Bar

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

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

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

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]

Ironing

Hazel’s ironing service. Excellent rates. Marlborough and surrounding area 01672 514907 the adviser

Advertise here for as little as £5+VAT. Call 01488 682328

Bespoke Cakes

Bespoke Cakes by Emma. Homemade cakes for any occasion! Contact 07789 214269 or via www.bespokecakesby-emma.co.uk

��Tuesday to Saturday.www.thelobsterpot.net

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

THE FIVE BELLS

Tel: 01488 657993Baydon Rd, Wickham, Newbury, Berks RG20 8HH

www.fi vebellswickham.co.uk

at Wickham RG20 8HH

Live music featuring Roger Winslet and guest.

Special hotpot supper only £4.95pp 8.30pm

ADVERTISE YOUR

BUSINESS HERE.

THE ADVISER GETS

RESULTS

TEL: 01488 682328

DANCE SCHOOL

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

HOME EDUCATIONPERSONAL TUTORS

Specialising in Maths, English, Science, Speech & Drama to GCSE level

01672 520234

KENNET TUTORSExpert professional Coaching

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

CONTACT:- CALL: 01672 810032

www.kennettutors.org.uk

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1st

Direct Cars

01488 68 11 82

of Hungerford

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

www.hungerford-cabs.co.uk

Open for lunches and dinners

7 days a weekTel:

01488 648271BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS!

at Great Shefford

THE ADVISERhas your business got anything to sayto 20,000 people?

why not let us tell them for you.

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

For easy last minute Christmas Shopping.

Plus easy, FREE on-street parking

inklings.

‘Christmas without Inklings is like Santa without his Sack’

122 High StreetHungerfordBerkshireRG17 0DLTelephone (01488) 681800

GRANDE Menswear Affordable Quality clothing for Big & Tall Men

Sizes:Chest (Big): 1XL – 8XLWaist (Big): 42” – 70” Chest (Tall): LT - 3XLTWaist (Tall): 32” – 50”

www.grandemenswear.co.uk

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

CAN I HELP?Do you have an elderly parent or

rela� ve who would benefi t from a li� le help or just company?

I have worked in adult social care for the last 18 years.

Tel: Dee 07796 124874

Bridge St, HungerfordT: 01488 644 653

E: [email protected]

Exclusive Ladies FashionKenda Fashion

Christmas Eve opening

SALE 2 weeks only

50 OFF

All Goods

%

Leverton FramersLEVERTON BUILDINGS,

CHILTON FOLIAT,HUNGERFORD RG17 0TA

OVER 400 MOULDINGSIN STOCK

Frame and Picture RestorationTel. 01488 684077

Sir:We have a problem at the moment with cars parking by (and

often in) the main Christmas tree in Hungerford. They are damaging the lights as they drive in and reverse out of the two partial parking slots either side of the tree. Only today, I picked up 15 broken bulbs, and had to re-arrange the lights on either side of the tree. On top of this there are also a number of strings with 200 bulbs that are not working at all because they have been pulled from the tree by these cars, and damaged in some way that cannot be repaired without removing a whole host of light strings; so they remain unlit and the tree is looking less attractive each day.

Of course, I have spoken with West Berks, and they are now suggesting and expecting us to cone off the parking area around the tree. However, the cones are an eyesore, and will take away from the overall beautiful effect that our display achieves. So, I would like instead to fi rst ask our townspeople not to park in these two partial slots by the main tree. If they ignore this request and continue to do so, then we will be forced to cone the area off, and this would be a great shame.

Could we discuss this asap, so the points above can be in the next issue of the Adviser.

Thanks: Yours etc: Rod Demeules, Hungerford

Letter to EditorCHRISTMAS TREE PROBLEM

St Lawrence’s Church, Hungerford was packed for the Mayor’s Carol Service on Sunday night.

Hungerford’s mayor, Cr Martin Crane told the congregation the service recognised the voluntary Hungerford organisations and the selfl ess service the people give to the community and the town in which they love to live.

Cr Crane especially mentioned Hungerford Town Band headed by Tim Crouter and Town Clerk Claire Barnes.

The service was conducted by The Vicar of Hungerford The Reverend Andrew Sawyer backed by The Reverend Keri Eynon of Hungerford’s United Reformed Church.

Popular carols were sung with dedication and gusto.Lessons were read by RBL&SSAFA Welfare Case Worker John Parry,

Janette Kersey of CHAIN, David Wallis, president of Hungerford Rotary Club and Neale Marney of South Central Ambulance Services.

The collection was in aid of CHAIN.

ST LAWRENCE’S PACKED FORMAYOR’S CAROL SERVICE

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

with the Adviser

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

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

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 ADVERTISE YOUR

BUSINESS HERE.

THE ADVISER GETS

RESULTS

TEL: 01488 682328

WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE

Home improvements you can trust

Serving the community for over 50 yearsA quality service based on honest values

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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:

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...

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

publication and its promotional benefits.

The Adviser: Bridge ouse, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford RG17 0TG

01488 [email protected]

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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

RM GARDEN SERVICESGeneral landscaping: patios: fencingGarden/ground maintenanceHedge cutting/reducing, mowingStump grinding, pruning etcFULLY INSURED

01488 68379507763 [email protected]

STUART NICHOLLS - GARDEN SERVICES -

Grass cu� ng, hedge cu� ng, weeding and � dying T - 01672 520349 M - 07743017646

[email protected] Insured

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

with the Adviser

Home & GardenHome & Gardenwith the Adviser


We can :Get your leafl ets,

inserts or brochures to over 16,000

addresses.

Adviser Leafl et & Insert S E R V I C E

Call the Adviser on 01488 682328or email: [email protected]

For more information give us a call.

Hungerford Rotary Club attracted a full house at the Corn Exchange to watch the Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society perform a Murder Mystery play in aid of charity. Rotary President, local

farmer, David Wallis commented, “that this local Community occasion was so successful it raised £1350 for Noreen’s Kids and Local Charities and other such Events will follow”. - JAMES BROWN

ROTARY CLUB RAISES £1350 WITH MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

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The adviser, Friday, May 6 to 13, 2011 WHEN SEEKING ADVERTISING RESULTS... TURN TO THE ADVISER

Specialists in...Roof Tiling, Slating, Flat Roofi ng, Leadwork & Exterior Refurbishment

For free estimates and professional advice callMark Holsman on 01488-71117

or Fax 01488-71118

ROOFING SERVICES

ROOFING SERVICES

Leadworks, Tiling, Slating, Flat Roofi ng& External Building Maintenance

For free estimates & advice callMark Martin on 01488-685341

M E J MARTINRoofi ng, Renovation & Building Maintenance

Specializing in...

You’re wiser with The Adviser!

Tel: 01488 682328

GAS INSTALLERS/ENGINEERS

PAINTING & DECORATING

PREMIER ELECTRICS SALES & REPAIRS

• Guaranteed repairs to all makes of domestic appliances

• Same day service• 24 hour service • OAP discounts

£5 reduction on production of this advert

[email protected]

Tel: 01672 89029601635 848691

PERSONAL TUITIONDomestic Aplliance Repairs

E-mail [email protected] Site: www.ener-con.co.uk

ENERconGas Safe Registered -185238

We carry out the service maintenance and installation

CookersGas FiresWater HeatersGas Boilers and systemsGas Warm Air HeatersAll controls & ancillary equipmentLandlord Gas SafetyInspection and Certifi catesSystem fl ushing and DescalingNatural Gas & I.P. Gas

We are highly experienced with over 30 years’ history, offer a very

competitive servicePhone 01488 680800Mobile 07776 242967

T: 01793 741313 M: 07833 663383www.exquisitewoods.co.uk

[email protected]

• New fl oors installed • Old fl oors restored• Uncompromised quality

Excellent solid wood fl ooring

FLOORING SERVICES

Adviser Directory Your most up-to-date FREE guide to shops and services in the district

ROOFING

Offi ce Tel/fax: 01672 871207 Mobile: 07715 836282Email: [email protected]

Specialising in ...Tiling, Slating, Flat Roofi ng, Lead work and all aspects of roof refurbishment.

We are a fully insured company with over 20 years experience. For a free estimate & advice

DAVID GILES PLASTERINGAll Plastering Work carried out

Coloured Render Solu� onsRepoin� ng Fully Insured

m: 07825 511003T: 01635 44205

www.gilesplastering.co.uk

PLASTERING

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BUILDING SERVICES

C.E.W. BUILDERSComplete building services

New build, extensions, alterations, brickwork, patios, carpentry, joinery & loft conversions Fully insured, Architectural

drawings supplied & submitted. Est. 18yrsFor a free quote

07818 233249 / 01672 516760

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

SG Electrical Services

Rewires-Extensions-Lights-Inspection and Testing

-Extra sockets -Quality Work

at Competitive pricesFor a Free Quotation Call

01672 516724/07968237281

ROSS EDWARDSBuilding ContractorNew Buildings

Extensions, Maintenanceand Alterations

12 Thomson Way, Marlborough

Telephone 01672 514020

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

PLUMBING SERVICES

OFTEC registered and Corgi registered

Hungref LtdPlumbing & Heating Engineers

All aspects of Plumbing & Heatingundertaken. Domestic & Commercial!

30 years’ experience

TEL: 01672 519163FAX: 01672 519099

Mobile: 07971 563360

Unit 6The Old YardMarlboroughWiltshireSN8 2AP

Powerfl ushing central heating systems.Boiler replacement and servicing

for oil and gas.

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Complete domestic electrical installation service

Inspection & Testing

iBEST

iBEST Tel: 01672 520147

Mobile: 07747 414493

Ian Barnes Electrical Services & Testing

Free Estimates

D & R RANDALLPAINTING & DECORATING SPECIALISTS

30 years experience

Robert RandallTel: 01672 539213 (M): 07743 186740



D.J.C.Painting & Decorating Services

• Over 20 years experience• Fully insured •Free estimates

• Competitive pricesCall Darren

Home: 01672 519850Mobile: 07877 675162

No Job Too Small

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

All work Fully insured. For a free quote call

Tel. 01672 514215 Mobile 07775 727389

CARPETS & CURTAINS

CARPETS01672 513492

FURNISHING01672 513491

D&R

FU

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NI S

H E R S

FORMERLY DIBLE & ROY, MARLBOROUGH

WATER SOFTENERS

*WATER SOFTENERS *DRINKING SYSTEMS*SALES & SERVICES

*PLUS FREE SALT DELIVERY

01672 521123

CARPETS01672 513492

FURNISHING01672 513491

D&R

FU

R

NI S

H E R S

FORMERLY DIBLE & ROY, MARLBOROUGH

PLUMBING

AJS PLUMBERSof Marlborough

Domestic and Commercial plumbing undertaken.

35 years experience of all aspects of plumbing T: 01672 511064

M: 07721 329 583

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To advertise in The Adviser

call on 01488 682328

or email:[email protected]


Home Based Professional Accountantfor Limited Companies

Self Employed Businessesand Self-Assessment

ACCOUNTANCY

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

All types of domestic plumbing Installation & maintenance,

bathrooms, en-suites, showersTel Hungerford: 07771 511331

PLUMBING SERVICESBUILDING & DECORATING

Affordable Quality Kitchens

Contemporary & Traditional Designs

Friendly Professional Service Robert Palmer 01635 864274

Krown Kitchens

KITCHENS

KITCHENS Ltd

A ORN

WORKSHOP AND SHOWROOM

Newbury 01635 49448 3 THE PADDOCK, HAMBRIDGE RD, NEWBURY www.akornkitchens.co.uk

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]

Phone: 01488 682328 Fax: 01488 681899

E-mail: [email protected]

WINDOW CLEANING CARPET CLEANING

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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

• Brush & Vacuum• NACS Registered & Certifi ed • Fully Insured Chimney Sweep

T: 01488 649028 M: 07787 416005www.sootysweeps.co.uk

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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

ALL MAKES WELCOMEUnit 4 Charnham Lane, Industrial Estate, Hungerford

Tel: 01488 681888

• Tyres • Exhausts • Batteries • Brakes • Shock Absorbers



The Best Christmas GiftIroning Gift Vouchers

available now

01488 683048 / 07875 829353

IRONING SERVICES

BRUSH AND VAC

Special OAP rates • All appliances

Contact Jamie

CHIMNEY SWEEP

T: 01488 648417M: 07799 530217

Air Conditioning& RefrigerationSales & Service

Day: 07833 750 889Eve: 01488 684 334

AIR CON SKIP HIRE

SKIP HIREMINI SKIPS

6 TO 14 YD BUILDERS SKIPS

Tel 01488-657123

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE.

THE ADVISER GETS RESULTS

TEL: 01488 682328

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A&DDecora� ng Services For All Your Decora� ng Needs

Interior & Exterior Decora� ng,Wall & Floor Tiling,

Plasterboarding,Artexing & Coving

Free Es� mates01488 681778 / 01488 685049

DECORATING

TILING, COVING, AND COMPLETE REFURBISHMENTS

• FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED• Interior & Exterior • Reliable • Professional

HUNGERFORD: 01488 685220 MOBILE’S: 07976 917861 / 07860 940606

B & G TALMAGE LTDGeneral Builders & Decorators

BUILDING

HIGH QUALITY BUILDING & PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT

• COUNTRY HOMES • LISTED PROPERTIES

• EQUESTRIAN BUILDINGS01488 680 703 /07917 679 400

www.jeevesandgreen.co.uk Member of The Federation of Master Builders

Full Contractors All Risks and Public Liability Insurance

JEEVES & GREEN LtdJEEVES & GREEN JEEVES & GREEN JEEVES & GREEN JEEVES & GREEN LtdLtdLtdLtdPurpose made woodwork

Windows, doors, bookcases, furniture, staircases, restorations & more.....www.randkbespokejoinery.co.uk

visit our workshop at Unit 1A Smitham Bridge Road,

Hungerford or call Ray Farris on01488 684923 / 07595225077

JOINERY

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The Adviser, Friday, November 18 to 25, 2011The Adviser, Friday, November 4 to 11, 2011

You’re wiser with The Adviser!

Tel: 01488 682328

Try Line Dancing!!Tel: Tessa 01672 520336

**LINE DANCING**Beginners or Intermediates

want to feel better, burn calories, have lots of fun?!

LINE DANCING

CLEANING SERVICES RIDING

MAN WITH A VAN

MAN WITH A VANHouse / Offi ce MovesGarage / HouseClearanceRubbish removal

Phone Andy on 01488 684726mobile 07768 655136

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

LOGS FOR SALE

Manuela’s IroningProfessional Ironing Service

Bring it in crumpled - get it back fl at

Collection & Delivery service available

01672 512884

IRONING

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

CITROEN SPECIALIST

ownstairsUDpstairs

RIDE LOCALLYin beautiful countryside with

Sue Acworth. Supervised rides & lessons for children & adults

Long Rides & Pony DaysTel: 01488 683253

Little Hidden Farm, Hungerford Newtown

[email protected]

PRINTED T-SHIRTS

Adviser Directory Your most up-to-date FREE guide to shops and services in the district

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 -

01672 511550 www.thehearingandmobilitystore.co.uk

www.theweeklyadviser.com

FOR

NEWS

FOR

NEWS

Carpet, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners • Professional, Reliable & Fully Insured

• Locally Based Family Run Business• Over 10 Years Industry Experience

• Powerful, High Performance Equipment• References Available upon Request

• Satisfaction Guaranteed or Pay Nothing

01672 563100Angel House, High Street, Marlborough SN8 1AA

CARPET CLEANING

BUILDING SERVICES

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The Adviser, Friday, July 15 to July 22, 2011

ZA

AUTOMOBILE SALES & SERVICE

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

BEAUTY THERAPYElan Beauty............................07749 219300

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

David Rolls ............................01488 682953W. Talmage ...........................01488 685361

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

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

.................................... / 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

Z

AAUTOMOBILE SALES

& 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 513492

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGChemDry by Flair ................ 01635 524110

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

CHIMNEY SWEEP Brush & Vac ......................... 01488 648417Sootys .................................. 01488 649028

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

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

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

COUNTRY LIVINGPeppermint Cream ................01488 681117

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

DANCE SCHOOLElizabeth McIndoe School ....01672 520514

DESIGNER CLOTHINGCoCo & Co ............................01488 686319

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

FASHIONBei Cappelli .......................... 01488 686321Kenda 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 INSTALLERSENERcon...............................01488 680800

GIFTSInklings...................................01488 681800

HAIRDRESSERSAd 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

INTERIOR DESIGNLibby Blakey Design .............01488 657830

IRONINGManuella’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 Halfway Bistro ............... 01488 608115The 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

Adviser Index Advertisers with weekly advertisements for a year are welcome to an entry in the index.


Honda is again building its production at the Swindon plant with the announcement of 500 new jobs in January.

It is hoped that local labour will meet the criteria for the positions which will take the plant’s labour content to 3500.

Honda, Swindon, aims to increase production to 180,000 cars in 2012 and shifts will be increased from three to four producing just under 500 vehicles a day.

The employment boost is for the new Civic model which was held up by the Japanese earthquake and Thai fl oods.

Recruiting is already under way and the job umbrella will cover the Hungerford and Marlborough districts.

HUGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN HONDA

PRODUCTION DRIVE

Former Hungerford mayor Chris Jennings suffered two strokes in March and spent most of the rest of the year in hospital.

With good care and support by several agencies she is making a good recovery and attends the stroke club in Newbury to further aid her progress.

FORMER MAYOR IN TEAM AIMING TO SET UP

HUNGERFORD STROKE CLINIC

In appreciation of all of the care she has received from the club she intends doing a charity walk in April 2012 to raise funds for this worthy cause.

Chris says anyone wishing to support or sponsor her walk can do so on the website uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ Christine Jennings or turn up on the day to cheer her on.

Added to this, she is part of a team aiming to set up a stroke club in Hungerford in the Croft Hall starting January 18, 2012 between 2pm and 4pm.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Chris on 01488 682138.

Marlborough Community Choir had a busy run up to Christmas. A Flashmob in Waitrose was followed by a concert with another

local group of singers, Mother’s Jam, who together raised £368 for Home-Start Kennet. Then swiftly on to an evening singing for residents and staff of Merlin Court, followed by a dash down to Marlborough Lodge for a repeat performance. The choir fi nished on the Saturday before Christmas with another visit to Waitrose. This time it was an hour long session which helped relieve the stress of all that frantic Christmas shopping! Waitrose presented the choir with a cheque for £100.

The fi rst meeting after Christmas is January 11th in St Peter’s Church at 7.30pm. Everyone’s guaranteed a welcome, just turn up to this free taster session – particularly those male voices. No auditions and no music reading ability required, the choir learns together, laughs together and sings for pleasure. Preparations will commence in January for the next big fundraiser for Comic Relief, ‘Singing for Laughs’, will take place on 25th Feb 2012. More details on the www, go to; marlboroughcommunitychoir.org -Val Compton.

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rightful preserves of the Political and Diplomatic Reporters respectively. As the Defence Reporter I did not poach on their territory any more than they did on mine. Nor did I happen to meet Eden socially through game-shooting or salmon fi shing as I did with many other politicians.

So, it was not until the 1970s that we met – in Barbados. Lord Avon, as he had become on retiring from politics in 1957, owned a beautiful old plantation house in that sunny Caribbean island. By chance, my wife and I had the regular privilege of holidaying in another plantation house belonging to Janet Kidd, the daughter of my paper’s proprietor, Lord Beaverbrook and grandmother of the now well-known model Jodie Kidd. So, it was inevitable in that relaxed and hospitable climate that Janet would introduce us to Lord Avon and his wife, Clarissa, and that, one day we should lunch together. He had lost none of his famous charm and I found him in a talkative and reminiscent mood as we ate and drank at his home in the sunshine.

He recalled that, in 1953, his health had been shattered by a disaster during what was normally a routine operation for the removal of stones from his gall-bladder. The surgeon had sliced through his bile-duct requiring a repair involving the insertion of a metal tube to rejoin the duct. What the unfortunate patient referred to as ‘my old tin tube’ occasionally leaked, causing a debilitating fever with temperatures up to 106 degrees F, but, happily it was behaving itself during our meeting.

Inevitably, I switched the conversation to his dealings with MI5 and MI6 and his reaction was vitriolic. ‘Anything to do with spies almost always reveals a cock-up which rubs off on the political leadership’ he said. ‘So, I kept clear of the security and intelligence people as much as I could.’ His brow then darkened as he added ‘But there was one horrible occasion when I had to approach them and they disobeyed my orders so blatantly that I should have sacked the lot of them.’

He was referring to his very sensible move, late in 1955, to reduce

the dangerous tension between Britain and the Soviet Union by inviting the Russian leaders, Khruschchev and Bulganin, to pay a goodwill visit to the UK, which had been accepted. The Soviet delegation decided to arrive in April 1956 in some style on the latest Russian cruiser, called the Ordzhonikidze, which was known to have some secret advantages, especially concerning its screws. Immediately, naval intelligence wanted to examine the screws surreptitiously while the ship would be moored in Portsmouth Harbour while MI5 wanted to bug the private talk of the Russian leaders. Eden responded with a fi rm order banning any illicit activities as they might imperil the talks.

My host bridled as he recalled how his political initiative had been ruined by a branch of MI6 which had secretly hired a free-lance frogman to examine the cruiser’s screws. The frogman had been spotted in Portsmouth Harbour by the Russians before he accidentally drowned and the whole operation caused a public scandal which ruined the initiative. Eden had then fi red the head of MI6 and severely admonished several others who were involved in breaches of his order, MI5 having bugged the conversations of the Russian leaders while they were staying in London at Claridges Hotel.

It was worse than he knew. In addition to cock-up there had also been conspiracy. As I recorded in my recent book, Treachery, the senior KGB security men aboard the cruiser had been forewarned by a British traitor of the frogman’s mission at least two weeks in advance of their arrival. Very few people knew of the venture and it seems likely that one of them was the KGB’S informant.

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BRIDGE WORK IS ACCORDING TO PLANHungerford’s footbridge over the Kennet and Avon C anal was going to plan, Cr Roger Thompson told the last Hungerford Town Council meeting.HUNGERFORD CROFT BRIDGE REPLACEMENTBETWEEN APRIL 5 AND 10Hungerford’s railway bridge into The Croft would be replaced between April 5 and 10 the last Hungerford Town council meeting was told.Residents would be given prior notice and offered alter-native hotel accommodation if the noise was too great. Project workers have been offered amenities at Hun-gerford Club “We don’t want another fi asco” Cr Roger Thompson said.CONTRACTORS’ CONTRIBUTIONHungerford’s mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last Hun-gerford Town Council Meeting that the contractors for Hungerford’s recent gas works were making a contribu-tion to Hungerford CHAIN.

Football wih Ron TarryHUNGERFORD IMPOVINGThis was another greatly improved performance as Hun-gerford seek to turn round their recent poor form, a de-served victory which took them back to 4th.place in an increasingly tight league table.Hungerford had much the better of the fi rst half, missing a number of chances, be-fore Mark Draycott scored from a Jamie Gosling corner after 36 minutes, although they should have been more than a goal up at the interval.Draycott made it 2-0 after 55 minutes, intercepting Gardner’s header to beat the goalkeeper with ease, but the home side battled hard without being able to get a shot on target until Paul Kendall came up to score a con-solation goal well into injury time, but the points were already””in the bag” for Hungerford by thden.

Standing room only in Church on Sunday night! New Training Band takes a bow. Aldbourne Band -the current First Section National Champions of Great Britain - played a festive selection of music to a packed audience in St Michael’s church on Sunday evening. The audience was also treated to the very fi rst public appearance of the newly formed Aldbourne Training Band. Janet Roe – conductor - has worked hard with the enthusiastic young players since they started in Sep-tember and the result was a resounding success, with 3 pieces being played plus an encore of Jingle Bells. Harry Mundy was accompanied by the main band as he played The Little Drummer Boy on the snare drum. The Training Band are seeking help from local busi-nesses to kit them out with smart uniforms and quality instruments.Some members of the Training Band then swapped roles and sang with St Michael’s School Choir to the crowded church. The songs were all from the Christ-mas play being performed by the school this year. In the second half of the concert the audience was in-dulged with a great set of songs from the quality, Al-dbourne based, male voice choir ‘The Sarcen Song men’. It was only 3 years ago that they had their fi rst pub-lic performance and they now have over 20 members. Songs included their own arrangements of the Coven-try Carol and an amusing version of Jingle Bells that had the audience joining in.This annual concert is organised by Aldbourne Band on behalf of St Michael’s Church to raise funds for the upkeep of the church grounds and graveyard. Church volunteers manned the refreshments stand in the inter-val. Church Treasurer John Adey thanked all for com-ing and supporting the event. The next concert for Aldbourne Band will be at Im-manuel Church, Upham Road, Swindon on Saturday 28th January. This will be the 49th consecutive year that the band has played there. They are looking for-ward to the fi rst public airing of the test piece they will be performing at the West of England Area Champion-ships on 11th March in Torquay. It is called ‘Devil and the deep blue sea’ and is quite challenging.More information can be found at www.aldbourne-band.org.uk

METAL DETECTING DAY RAISES£2500 FOR ROTARY CHARITIESThanks to Peter Kindersley and his staff, Sheepdrove Organic Farm welcomed The Rotary Club of Hunger-ford for their annual Metal Detecting day and enabled enthusiasts to contribute nearly £2500 to the Club’s nominated local charities. President, David Wallis, on the left, seen with Yvonne Haddrell and Neil McPherson, was very impressed with the attendance and most interested to see some of the objects found. The pictures show some of the “booty” such as Roman coins, nail cleaner, brooches, buttons, musket balls, thimbles, sheeps bell and even a dog bowl made in 2007


Chilton’s Best Quiz EVER !Chilton Foliat’s village hall committee hosted its best ever quiz night with numbers reaching 54 a fantastic attendance to the event. As well as familiar neighbours and friends, teams from Aldbourne WI and Lambourn came along to swell the numbers.Under the eyes of quiz master Peter Camfi eld the teams used every inch of their ‘little grey cells’ to solve the questions put before them but the team that took the prize was members of Chilton’s own Chicks Toddler Group, who won a meal for two at the Palm restaurant, grateful thanks go to PC rep Gary Crumpler for secur-ing the prize. The half time hot supper that was made by the committee members and their spouses was very well received and following a 100 Club draw three hap-py members have a little extra for Christmas.Chairman Liz Outridge was delighted to announce that not only was this the best ever quiz night in the hall but it raised in excess of £300 for hall funds, which is a wonderful achievement. Well done and grateful thanks to the committee for organising and running this event and a very big thankyou to all who attended, especially Peter Camfi eld for running the quiz.The next Hall event will be the Carols Around the tree in the grounds of St. Mary’s Church on Friday 16th De-cember at 6.30pm with warm refreshments afterwards in the hall; we hope to see you there.

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

£212 RAISED THANK YOU...Thank you for your publicity for Manton Pre-school Tabletop toy sale; we raised £212.00 for the pre-school to buy new equipment. -Abi BeaumontDOGS BEING STOLEN TO FIGHTDistrict landholders are being warned of gangs stealing dogs to use in fi ghting.POLICE REPORT TO COUNCILLORSSHOP SAFEHungerford town councillors were told before their last meeting that the Shop Safe programme was receiving good response.CHARITY BOX THEFTSPolice said charity box theft was not isolated to Hun-gerford and had been widespread with a foreign gang operating.DOG POOPolice report groing concern at dog poo in Hungerford. Fines for abuse are up to £500. Hungerford Town Coun-cil would like to hear from residents who can identify problem areas. Tel. 686195.VANDALISM AND THEFTSome vandalism and theft had occurred in Hungerford and residents were warned to keep cars locked.

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


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

WEB PRESENCE TO REPLACETOURIST INFO. CENTREA special community-led web presence at Marlbor-ough will replace a tourist information centre.Cr Richard Pitts at Monday’s Marlborough Town Council meeting outlined the plan for the web to em-brace pages of information on tourist orientated busi-nesses.

CONCERN OVER CCTV CAMERASHungerford Town Council will discuss reported prob-lems with the town’s CCTV cameras.They have been described and too few and almost use-less.MAYOR’S THANKS FOR HELPHungerford’s Mayor, Cr Martin Crane has thanked all who helped establish the town’s Christmas decorations.NEW COUNCILLORS SOUGHTHungerford Town Council is seeking two new council-lors.SALT BIN FOR HUNGERFORD NEWTOWNHungerford Town Council has approved purchase of a salt bin costing £100 for Hungerford Newtown.

OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENTHungerford Town Council’s environment and planning committee had objected to the St John Ambulance devel-opment plan the last council meeting was told by chair-man Cr Jean Hutchings. “It should be in keeping with the re-generationb of the whole area”.

LITTER AT RAILWAY STATIONHungerford Railway Station area was littered with bro-ken bottles and rubbish after last weekend Hungerford Town Council’s environment and planning committee chairman Cr Jean Hutchings told the last council meet-ing. It was felt that those responsible should clean up the mess.

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HUNGERFORD TRADERS FIGHTTO IMPROVE THEIR TURNOVERHungerford’s pre-Christmas trade rush is peaking and many shops are fi ghting to better fi gures of the past few years.Some traders are reporting better pre-Christmas fi gures following a lack-lustre earlier year.Hungerford’s Victorian Extravaganza late night shop-ping gave trade a welcome boost as thousands of people converged on the town to enjoy a family fun night out.The next few days will be make or break for some busi-nesses.A representative of a leading take-away food establish-ment told The Adviser that pre-Christmas turnover was MARLBOROUGH TRADERS LOOKTOWARD SHOPPING BOOMMarlborough traders are hoping for a shopping boom in the few days before Christmas.They hope that late night shopping next Thursday will prove more popular than the past Thursday nights.Traders are reporting a lack-lustre pre-Christmas.Late night shopping numbers are reported to be disap-pointing and suggestions are being made that town en-tertainment should be provided to attract shoppers.We Love Marlborough, Marlborough Chamber of Com-merce, Marlborough Town Council and Curious Com-pany have combined in the pre-Christmas shopping pro-motion. POLICE INVESTIGATE RAM-RAID ATTEMPPolice are investigating an attempted ram-raid at Great Grooms antique building in Hungerford early on Tues-day morning.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

ROTARY CLUB RAISES £1350 WITHMURDER MYSTERY EVENINGHungerford Rotary Club attracted a full house at the Corn Exchange to watch the Kennet Amateur Theatri-cal Society perform a Murder Mystery play in aid of charity. Rotary President, local farmer, David Wallis commented, “that this local Community occasion was so successful it raised £1350 for Noreen’s Kids and Local Charities and other such Events will follow”. - JAMES BROWN

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

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

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

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


MARLBOROUGH’S CHRISTMASLIGHTS ARE OUTSTANDINGLate Night Shopping too!Marlborough’s Christmas lights display is outstanding and well worth taking the family to see; and why not on Thursday nights until Christmas when there is the added attraction of late night shopping?The shopping bonanza is promoted by We Love Marlborough, Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, Marlbor-ough Town council and Curious Company.The Adviser’s features are being promoted by the above organisations and the traders advertising. DUCKLINGS TOY SHOP Ducklings Toy Shop in Hilliers Yard is proving popular with its extensive range over two fl oors. It’s so good to be able to view the toys.ACCELER8Acceler8 motoring & leisure enjoy catering for all ages whenit comes to Christmas gifts, from skateboards and JD bug scooters, to hand built Pashley bicycles for th more discerning customer. Whatever your budget, what-ever your age, Acceler8 has something for you or your family this Christmas!SHAKIN’ THE TREEAt No 2. High Street prides itself on offering a point of difference and has a fabulous selection of Christmas decorations and accessories, room fragrances and candles, gift mideas for family and friends at great orices, plus stunning home accessory ideas including top quality SIA artifi cial fl owers and plants.DAVID DUDLEYDavid Dudley in the centre of the High Street has magnifi cent jewellery, professionally displayed in an attrac-tive shop. Ideal for Chistmas gifts that will last for ever.CROSBY AND LAWRENCECrosby and Lawrence Have a wide and varied range of sports equipment for all the family, including a fantastic range of games from Jaques of London as well as a range of stocking fi llers including the very popular” Wacky socks” range and a selection of Babolat tennis rackets on special offer. Crosby and Lawrence has once again extended their discounts for local clubs to include, all purchases, over the the Christmas period and not, just, club related items.ZORIA BEAUTYRecently opened Salon Zoria Beauty in Hillier’s Yard offers an oasis tranquility in which to enjoy a range of luxurious Decleor treatments for men and women as well as Pamper Day packages for special occasions. Gift vouchers are available and make perfect Birthday and Christmas gifts. Clients can also take advantage of the salon’s reward points system for returning business.QUALITY STATIONERSHughenden Yard’s Quality Stationers cater for every need in stationery and printing.DAVID DUDLEYDazzling Diamonds from David DudleyIt is that time of year again when it is time to buy that very special gift. If you are stuck for ideas visit our lovely showroom in Marlborough High Street or browse our web site www.daviddudley.co.uk.For this Christmas we have some exciting new gem set jewellery collections, including two collections designed by award winning British designers Andrew Geoghegan and Tom McEwan. We pride ourselves on our diamond jewellery and we have some beautiful diamond pieces designed by David and a range of exclusive European designers. All David Dudley diamonds are confl ict free.If you are looking for designer silver jewellery this Christmas, we now have a wide range of new pieces includ-ing some very unusual cuffl inks and earrings by Flash Jordan and contemporary mesh jewellery by Ntinga.We are also very happy to design a piece of jewellery for you or to re-design an old piece of jewellery into something new and exciting. We all wish you and wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!


Diabetes on the increaseAt a recent meeting of Great Western Hospital Founda-tion Trust, members took part in an interesting evening focussed on diabetes. Lack of diabetes education can result in poor outcomes for patients, which may lead to life changing consequences. The short session included some interesting and lively guesstimates of how much sugar was contained in a range food and drink on the ta-ble. There was much laughter amongst members as some of the guesses were a long way off the mark. Members realised most of us would benefi t from increasing our knowledge on this subject. Insulin treatment only commenced in 1922, but diet and exercise continues to be crucial in managing the disease in all cases. It is estimated that three quarters of a million people are walking around the UK with undiagnosed dia-betes. The rising number of obese adults and children is adding to the problem. As resources become increasingly stretched, the NHS is encouraging everyone to learn more about how to stay healthy and thus enjoy a better life. If you have any concerns you should contact your own GP.-Val Compton

Amenities & Open Spaces Committee This is an interesting and active committee of Marl-borough Town Council, which discusses a huge range of subjects and often shapes the town we see. In a recent meeting, the debates covered support for Marl-borough Community Orchard, whether benches were appropriate by the War Memorial near Wye House, if the height of the barrier on the common should be al-tered, maintenance in Coopers Meadow, fl ood allevia-tion in Kennet Place, a possible fi sh passage scheme, allotments, a report on the excellent work done by Hills Recycling plant and much more. -Val Compton

If you want to know what councillors are going to be discussing – the town council website has the Agenda posted in good time, you can come and listen to the discussions, as every meeting is held in public. At the discretion of the Councillor chairing the meeting and if time allows, you may be asked if you would like to express an opinion. Says Cllr. Rich Pitts, Chair of this committee, “Getting people involved in the decision making process is a good way to ensure the town re-fl ects the residents’ wishes”. Public attendance, often sparse at meetings, is welcomed by local councillors.-Val ComptonMarlborough; A town in an orchardThe Amenities and Open Spaces committee meeting began with a presentation from the hugely enthusiastic Philippa Davenport, who spearheads Apple Day and the community project working towards making Marl-borough a “town in an orchard”. Philippa’s enthusi-asm is certainly catching and her energetic approach to the subject has inspired many to get involved. All aspects of apples from growing, to bottling juice, to cooking or just enjoying picking a good old Wiltshire variety off a tree and enjoying a juicy scrunch, are covered. The knock on effect to the environment is far reaching and links have been with the Slow Food Movement, Transition Town, Wildlife, Education and so forth. This must rate as one of the most inclusive projects in Marlborough.Individuals and groups as diverse as Waitrose and the Brownies are now eagerly awaiting to plant more trees. Anyone can get involved in the fun. Whether it is in your own garden or you have identifi ed a piece of land where a tree could be planted, Marlborough Community Orchard would like to hear from you. Says Philippa “The project appeals to cooks, garden-ers and people who enjoy food”, so potential is unlim-ited. Philippa can be contacted on: 01672 512949.-Val Compton

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

GIRL GUIDES RESURRECTEDThe 1st Hungerford Girl Guide Unit, now some 90 years old, has been recently resurrected and already have15 girls signed up with a waiting list too. One or two more adult volunteers are required to join 4 others in the group, To help out Hungerford Rotary Club have enabled the purchase of National “start up” packs for each Guide by contributing a cheque to them for £250.-JAMES BROWN


Your Minor Injuries Unit just moved further away With no consultation and causing much confusion, treatment for “non-urgent minor injuries” will no longer be available at Clover Centre based in Great Western Hospital (GWH). The information was clearly stated in a “Mister Men style” booklet, produced by NHS Swindon and delivered by post today. The information is ab-solutely contrary to NHS Swindon’s Annual Report of 2009/10 which stated Clover centre offered “treatment for minor injuries and minor illnesses without an appointment, 24 hours a day and seven days a week”. It is also contrary to NHS Wiltshire’s leafl et on Minor Injury Units (MIU) which states Clover Centre can be used if it is more convenient to attend there rather than Chippenham or Trowbridge MIUs. It would seem now, that only “urgent” cases will be seen and treated in what is now called the Urgent Care Service at GWH – everyone else will be re-directed to the Carfax NHS Medical Centre or their GP. The booklet fails to tell you how to fi nd this obscure centre in Carfax St, fails to tell you it has about 3 car parking spaces and also fails to tell you if you have a suspected fracture, there is no X-ray facility on the premises, which would be required for a diagnosis. The withdrawal of a standard minor injury service, such as we used to receive in Savernake Hospital, is a substantive change – and that requires a public consultation to be held. Did I miss it? -Val compton.Flashmob in Waitrose (Note to Ed – fi rst para only will stand alone plus website address if poss!)

SOUND OF SUPERMARKET MUSICAnyone shopping in Waitrose on Saturday afternoon was in for a surprise. Marlborough Community Choir sprung another fl ashmob on staff and customers (with permission of the management of course) and launched into a rousing seasonal song. Somewhere between the Deli/ Fruit & Veg departments, fi rst a single voice rang out, joined by another half a dozen and on the song went into three harmonizing parts. Customers stopped shopping for a moment and stood and smiled at the “impromptu” performance which they also applauded enthusiastically. Marlborough Community Choir has now been running for a year and regularly gives concerts to raise money for charity. If you missed them this time, they will be performing again in Waitrose on Dec 17th, having taken part in a concert on the Dec 10th and sung in two local Residential Care Homes on Dec 12th, a busy time of year. Vanessa Lafaye, who runs the choir that is open for anyone to join (no auditions and no ability to read music necessary) is a believer in singing for the sheer joy of singing together. Everyone is welcome to come and try the choir at the fi rst session of the new term on 11th Jan. – especially people of the male persuasion! For more information go to http://marlboroughcommunitychoir.org/ -Val Compton


Marlborough Town Council Snips.FOOTPATH 39At a busy full town council meeting in November, the public heard that the route of footpath 39 in Manton was still something of a hot potato on the agenda. Feelings are running high with Manton residents, who amongst other things seemed to object to Cllr Stewart Dobson providing information and pictures about the path, which used to run through land once owned by him.

WELCOME SIGN FOR MARLBOROUGHCllr Nick Fogg reported that Marlborough is fairing rather better than some of the other market towns in Wilt-shire, according to facts deduced from Wilts Council statistics on shops and parking. This is a welcome sign that Marlborough, as a shopping destination, continues to be very popular. Cllr Fogg also had good news on the possible new build of St Peter’s and St Mary’s Schools. Now the government criteria has changed, the new combined infant and junior school has reached the top of the list. It is the only school recommended for a new build being submitted to the Department of Education by Wiltshire Council.

WHITE HORSE PANELThere was a request from Cllr Margaret Rose for the replacement of the very old and dilapidated White Horse interpretive panel on the Manton footpath. Cllr Fogg asked that, should a new panel be designed, it could include the Uffi ngton White Horse, which although over the border in Oxfordshire, is important to be seen within context.

SPORTS RELIEF RUUN DEBATEA debate on whether the Sports Relief run would merit the closure of the High Street in Marlborough had councillors divided. Some were very concerned that the closure would upset traders, who do a great deal of business on a Sunday, that being the only free parking day of the week.

NEW WEBSITE PROPOSEDCllr Rich Pitts gave a presentation on a possible new website for tourism, local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce hosted by the Marlborough Area Development Trust. The Mayor, Alexander Kirk Wilson, had previously explained that a staffed tourist information centre was not affordable by the town council.

Marlborough Police Chat Marlborough has had several fake £20 notes used in the town. Police want shoppers and shop keepers to be aware. Several people have been arrested, but the problem hasn’t gone away. Shop lifting continues to be a problem. Several arrests have been made but in the run up to Christmas and in the current economic climate, this problem is likely to continue. Not only that, but purse dippers are in the town, as people are carrying more cash than normal. Please be alert and aware and consider using other means of payment where possible to avoid carrying cash. The “Drink Drive Campaign” will soon be started by Wiltshire Police. Everyone is reminded it’s NEVER ok to take the risk. If you are going to have a drink – arrange how to get home safely fi rst.

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