adviser april 22 to 29, 2011
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This issue: Friday, April 22 to 29, 2011 VOL 18: 894 UK NO.1. Advertising closes for next issue on Friday, April 22 at 5pm.
ALL CARS WANTED FOR CASH
With or without MoT
Best prices paid for sports or
collectible cars.
on 01488 648055mob: 07831 275653
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
YOU DON’T HAVE TO MOVE TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME...
We can also make Bedroom and Home study cabinetry too!
KITCHENS Ltd
A ORNWORKSHOP AND SHOWROOM
Newbury 01635 49448 3 THE PADDOCK, HAMBRIDGE RD, NEWBURY www.akornkitchens.co.uk
Fishing often delivers some great tales. Chapman
Pincher, talks this week of a truly remarkable incident on the river bank, in which his dog, Dido, became rather too involved in the fi shing process.
See Page 3.
CHAPMANPINCHER
TELEPHONE 01488 682328 FACSIMILE 01488 681899 EMAIL: [email protected]
ADVISERTHE HUNGERFORD & MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY
Your most up-to-date FREE guide to sales and services
FULFIL YOUR HOME’S POTENTIAL
interior design consultant
07770 [email protected]
Uniquely providing the highest quality services, products and traditional preparations from famous London barbershops and independent British perfumeries. We specialise in:
Devoted to shaving and grooming
• Gentleman’s hairdressing • Traditional Shaving• Grooming Products • Leather Goods & Luggage• Personal Accessories
Tel: 01488 684363 & 683536 | Web: www.gentlemans-shop.com
Traditional Fish and Chips and much, much more!Mr Fry’s - The Hungerford Chippie
For information call 01488 683237Opening times: Mon-Sat 11:45-2pm Mon-Thurs: 5pm-9pm Fri + Sat: 4.30pm-9pm
Royal Wedding SpecialA real British Treat. Traditional Cod & Chips £5.00
Roberta of Hungerford Tel: 01488 68 28 88
www.roberta-of-hungerford.co.uk
We welcome Natasha back. She is available to take bookings on
Thursdays and Fridays.
Advertise in The Adviser T: 01488 682328 W: theweeklyadviser.com E:[email protected]
Adviser RecruitmentSAVE TIME AND MONEY WHEN YOU
EMPLOY LOCAL PEOPLE!The Adviser employment section is good at fi nding local people. To
advertise your vacancies call: 01488 682328
Require a Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger ClerkTo Cover for Maternity Leave
Contact Laura Lawson 01488 662201 for more detailsNo Agencies.
Compressor Products International – Hungerford
Hungerford Chamber of Commmerce is being asked to concentrate on questions that have a direct bearing on the future commercial and economic life of the town..
Three trains of thought have been promoted for starters.1. What encourages people to shop in Hungerford?• selection of specialist shops• ease and low cost of parking• friendly atmosphere• good transport links• attractive surroundings2. What would encourage more people to shop here?• better/bigger selection of shops/hotles/restaurants -? some of
the bigger chain stores?• greater number of parking spaces• smarter, cleaner appearance • more tourist attractions, ie museum, theatre, cinema3. Why don’t people shop in Hungerford?
• general run-down appearance - tatty buildings, dirty railway bridge
• old fashioned• poor choice of shops, nothing for young people• no night life• nowhere to park• poor signage, hard to fi nd one’s way around• poor publicity, don’t know what’s available• too expensive• more convenient to shop in Reading/Newbury/Marlborough
etc.Will the large number of houses promised/threatened for
Hungerford generate substantial increased business for the High Street?
Feedback of thoughts are being sought by Rachel Furr on 01488 686226.
YOUR CHANCE OF IMPROVING HUNGERFORD TRADE CENTRE
Merlin House, Church Street,Hungerford, RG17 0JB
(Next to the Library)
Free Parking ~ Easy Access
Free Home Visits until 31st July 2011 forWills ~ Probate
Lasting Powers of Attorney Contact Amanda May on 01488 682348
MacAuley & CoSolicitors
Advertise in The Adviser T: 01488 682328 E:[email protected]
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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 328985Z
AAUTOMOBILE SALES
& SERVICEAMJ ...................................... 01488 686611Citroen Specialist ..................01672 521053Great Shefford Auto Centre 01488 648055Rapid Fit ............................... 01488 681888
BESPOKE WOODEN FLOORSWhittle Woods........................08450 552488
BOARDING CATTERYLittlecopse Cattery ................01672 520879
BUILDING SERVICESCEW Builders.........................07818 233249Jeeves & Green ....................01488 680703Ross Edwards .......................01672 514020Simon Thorpe ...................... 07775 727389
CARPETS & CURTAINSD&R Furnishers....... curtains 01672 513491..................................carpets 01672 513492Geddes Carpets ................... 01672 514261
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGChemDry by Flair ................ 01635 524110
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTDavid Owen & Co..................01672 512163Virginia Parkes ..................... 01488 649908
CHIMNEY SWEEP Brush & Vac ......................... 01488 648417Sarsen Stoves ..................... 01264 790033Sootys .................................. 01488 649028
CLEANING SERVICESUpstairs Downstairs ..............01672 541177
CLOCKSThe Clockmaker ....................01488 682277
COMPUTER SALES, SERVICE &
REPAIR Animated Laser Co ...............01488 684552
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
FASHIONThe Clothes Shop .................. 01635 47832
FENCINGRJ Cripps ............................. 01488 683807
FISHMONGERThe Lobster Pot ................... 01488 686770
FUNERAL DIRECTORSCamp Hopson Funerals.........01488 686511
FURNISHINGSofas & Stuff ........................ 0808 1783211With Love ............................. 01488 682286
GARDEN DESIGN/SERVICESHungerford 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
HOTELS, PUBS, RESTAURANTSThe Hare..................................01488 71386
IMAGE CONSULTANTClothes Counsellor ................0844 8094566
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
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
PLUMBING SERVICESA4 Plumbing ..........................07771 511331 Hungref Ltd............................01672 519163
RIDINGRide Locally ..........................01488 683253
PUBS & RESTAURANTSIndigo Palace ....................... 01488 668896The Hare .................................01488 71386The Halfway Bistro ............... 01488 608115
ROOFING SERVICESHeritage Roofi ng ......................01488 71117MEJ Martin.............................01488 685341MJS Roofi ng ........................ 01488 683662Roofright ...............................01672 871207
SKIP HIREHills Waste Disposal .............01488 657123
STONEMASONSHumphries Stonemasons.......01488 682847
STOVESSarsen Stoves Ltd.................01264 790033
TAXIS & PRIVATE HIRE1st Direct Cars.......................01488 681182
TOYSToyden ..................................01488 680607
TRAVELFarewise Travel......................01488 686858
TREE WORKClean Cut Tree Fellers ......... 01488 682273Hungerford Tree Surgery ..... 01488 682174Lasts Tree Care ....................01672 861770
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.
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Save for the war years, I have never, since my schooldays, been without the companionship of a dog. No other animal so closely resembles man in temperament. So, a writer sitting long hours in a
study at a typewriter (now computer) is never alone with a dog. Outdoors, in the country, I have rarely been seen without one.
For most of my game-shooting life I was served, superbly, by Springer spaniels but was then weaned on to the ‘Labrador experience’ (which really is something special) having acquired a superb chocolate bitch, called Dido. Dogs are not usually associated with fi shing, my favourite sport, but Labradors were bred by Canadian cod-fi shermen to retrieve fi sh falling off their long-lines, baited with hundreds of hooks, as they were dragged into the boats. It was only after Labradors were seen showing off their retrieving skills from a Canadian boat in Poole Harbour, where it had been delivering salt cod, that some were imported and converted to bird dogs.
Dido was always with me on the river bank (as is her successor, Tom) watching the fl y as I cast it upstream, being widely excited when I hooked a fi sh and staring at me, accusingly, if I lost it. So it was fi tting that what I will always regard as a canine miracle should have happened to Dido while we were fi shing.
On a Summer evening I was standing, with Dido by my side, on a bank of the River Kennet at Littlecote when, casting into a deep pool, I hooked a trout which jumped and threw the fl y from its mouth. As the fl y swung in towards me Dido snacked at it.. I quickly opened her mouth and was horrifi ed to see about ten inches of the nylon cast, to which the fl y was attached, round her teeth with the fl y itself, apparently, stuck out of sight in the back of her tongue. Dido was quickly trying to spit out the fl y while snatching at grass and swallowing it, presumably to make herself sick.
Deciding that it was a veterinary emergency, which would probably need a general anaesthetic, I cut the nylon cast and walked Dido to my car, with her snatching at more grass on the way. By the time we reached the car she
had ceased to shake her head and I could see no sign of the fl y or the nylon. She seemed to have swallowed it all so there was no point in seeking the vet at that stage.
Throughout that night I remained deeply worried that the hook would stick somewhere in her gut with the added danger of some entanglement there caused by the nylon. So I visited Dido, downstairs, several times. All seemed well but I needed to be reassured. So, early the following morning, I decided to carry out the obvious examination which the circumstances demanded.
As was Dido’s wont, she had been out into the walled garden though her dog-door and had deposited the necessary specimens which I dissected with short, sharp sticks. The investigation proved negative and looked like being the same on the following morning until I reached the last specimen. Within it I found a neatly folded rectangular packet of grass, about the size of a postage stamp with something bulging inside it. A gentle douse with a watering can washed away the grass to reveal my fl y with the nylon neatly coiled round it and covering the hook which had then been incapable of penetrating anything. How this had been accomplished remains a mystery beyond my comprehension.
I carried my fi nd upstairs, where my wife was reading the papers in bed, and dangled it triumphantly, declaring ‘We are going down to the river to catch a fi sh with it’. We, duly, did so returning with a trout which must have been unique in piscatorial history having taken a fl y which had passed through a dog.
RECOLLECTIONS OF AN EXCITING LIFE
CANINE MIRACLE
CHAPMAN PINCHERBY
NEXT WEEK: Beelines
Want to burn calories, get fi tter?? Then try Line Dancing!! The local Line Dance group will be offering a new Beginner’s Line Dancing Course in Marlborough, starting on Tuesday 3rd May.
Please see advertisement below for details. Group leader and instructor, Tessa Hicks, says, “This specially structured six week course has always been popular, and is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of many types of dance in a relaxed atmosphere. As our beginners all discover, line dancing is a fun sociable activity that helps you to get fi tter and burn calories. Whatever your age, energy level, dancing ability or experience, you can learn to line dance! You can come with your family or friends, or on your own (no partner required). Our club is renowned for being friendly and welcoming, and we look forward to helping others discover the fun of line dancing”. Make the most of the opportunity to start now, the next beginner course will not be until September 2011. Tessa is a qualifi ed, experienced, professional Line Dance Instructor, who has been teaching popular line dancing classes at the Just for Fun Line Dance Club since 1996 - the Club is proud to be enjoying their 15th year of Line Dancing in Marlborough! For further information, please telephone Tessa on 01672 520336.
GET IN SHAPE FOR THE SUMMER – THE FUN WAY!!
Get In Shape for the Summer- the FUN way!!
Want to have fun, get fi tter & burn calories?!
*** try line dancing!***
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Further details from Tessa on 01672 520336
NEW 6 Week BEGINNER’S CourseTuesday evening 7.00 – 8.00 pmStarts Tuesday 3rd May 2011
(next course not until Sept 2011)
St John’s School Hall, Marlborough
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GSSSSGSGDon’t buy a car until you
Check out our great choice of 4x4 Subarus!
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
SUBARU FORESTER, SPORT, SILVER, FSH, ‘02, £3195
choice of 2 other Subarus
JUST REDUCED
TO
CITROEN XSARA 2.0 HDI, 110SX, TURBO DIESEL,
‘02, £1995
SUBARU IMPREZA 2L GX, 4WD, 48K MILES,
‘02, £3995
SUBARU FORESTER 2.0 4X4, TURBO, BLACK, ‘97, £2995
MERCEDES C240 AVANTGARDE, AUTO, 1YRS
MOT, ‘01 £3995
ROVER MINI COOPER RSP LIMITED EDITION,
‘90, £4495
John Conn reports that Hungerford’s bowling season opens tomorrow, Saturday, April 23 on The Croft Green.
The progressive club is planning an open day and youth encourager.
BOWLING SEASON OPENS AT HUNGERFORD
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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
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
All types of domestic plumbing Installation & maintenance,
bathrooms, en-suites, showersTel Hungerford: 07771 511331
PLUMBING SERVICES
BUILDING & 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]
• Brush & Vacuum• NACS Registered & Certifi ed • Fully Insured Chimney Sweep
T: 01488 649028 M: 07787 416005www.sootysweeps.co.uk
126 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1LZ 01672 51216317 Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BA 01380 722211
Free initial consultation www.davidowen.co.uk
Self-assessment tax returns & tax creditsCorporate accounts and taxationStart-ups & company formation
Business accountsTax planning adviceVAT, Payroll & P11D
Complete range of specialist advice:
CARPETS & CURTAINS
CARPETS01672 513492
FURNISHING01672 513491
D&R
FU
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NI S
H E R S
FORMERLY DIBLE & ROY, MARLBOROUGH
Phone: 01488 682328 Fax: 01488 681899
E-mail: [email protected]
BRUSH AND VACSpecial OAP rates
All appliances
CHIMNEY SWEEP
01488 648417
WATER SOFTENERS
*WATER SOFTENERS *DRINKING SYSTEMS*SALES & SERVICES
*PLUS FREE SALT DELIVERY
01672 521123
CHIMNEY SWEEP
ACS Window & cleaning services. com-mercial & residential. Fully insured 01488 681669 mob. 07766 655093
WINDOW CLEANING
Carpet Clean - Ricky Flint, established 1997. Professional, local service. Great Bedwyn 07799 215837 / 01672 871414
CARPET CLEANING
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
Our caring staff are here to listen and advise you, 24 hours a day.
Hungerford 01488 68683048a High Street
Thatcham 01635 868444
Tadley 0118 9814420
Private Chapel of RestPre-payment Funeral Plans Available
Enquiries Welcome
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
• Bird nest removal • Cowls • Nets • Chimney repairs
• CCTV chimney inspections
Chimney Sweep
T: 01264 790033 E: [email protected]
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Computer Assistance
TILING, COVING, AND COMPLETE REFURBISHMENTSALL BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN
• FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED• Interior & Exterior • Reliable • Professional
• No job too small
HUNGERFORD: 01488 685220 MOBILE’S: 07976 917861 / 07860 940606
B & G TALMAGE LTDPAINTING & DECORATING
Advertise in The Adviser T: 01488 682328 E:[email protected]
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Health & Beauty with the Adviser
The adviser, Friday, April 22 to 29, 2011
COMING SOON!
CHRIS RADFORD, Wagon Yard, Marlborough. 0800 731 6879, evenings 01672 516006.
PODIATRIST / CHIROPODIST
Gaenor Farren-Smith MBAcC, MRCHM Hungerford01488 686946 www.myacucare.co.uk.
ACUPUNCTURE
Deep tissue massage, reflexology. Claire Digweed, 01488682187 / 07810 886673
MASSAGE THERAPIST/REFLEXOLOGIST
VISITING practice Jane Darby WMSCh MPS Pract . Tel. 01672 512211.
CHIROPODIST
Sports injuries, postural and tension aches, RSI’s etc treated. Sarah Gomer, Hungerford (01488) 681331/07879 040621
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
THE OLD FIRE STATION, 3 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, RG17 0EP
TEL: 01488 681944
HAIR DESIGNWE KNOW ABOUT HAIR
• Est. 1995
HAIRHEALTH & BEAUTYHEALTH BOUTIQUE
Experienced CounsellorsE f f e c t i v e C o u n s e l l i n g a n d Psychotherapywww.thepsychotherapyroomtwo.netphone: 07711039705
COUNSELLOR / PSYCHOTHERAPIST
RobertaBrighten up life
with a smile
Roberta of Hungerford Tel: 01488 68 28 88
www.roberta-of-hungerford.co.uk
NEW LASER TEETH WHITENING1 Bridge Street, Hungerford
0845 388 1782
www.tonichealthboutique.com
Natural remedies for hayfever
“Last year Charlotte and I purchased the Coate’s hair brush company
and the rights to all Coate’s branded products. Having relocated Coate’s to Hungerford we reused 7500 old pots of shaving cream and produced our own signature Tea Tree & Rosemary shaving cream that is now available worldwide. We are now producing shaving soap, to be launched in 8 days time and thought you may be interested to learn a little bit more of the story behind our new product.
“Eleven years ago the previous owners of Coate’s imported 3000 hand made wooden bowls from India for the stalled “Coate’s shaving soap” project. Never unpacked they were still in their original jute bundles when we acquired the company last year. Following the success of our fi rst product, Tea Tree & Rosemary shaving cream it seems right to use these wooden bowls for the shaving soap.
“Tea tree oil has been used for many years in both traditional and alternative medicine, due to its natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and as it is now widely used in skincare products, it seemed a natural progression to include tea tree oil in our new shaving soap. This high quality shaving soap will ensure a smooth shave, as the natural essential oil will help calm the newly shaved skin and is also the ideal solution to reduce any post-shave redness. Tea Tree oil is capable of penetrating the lower layers of the skin with its anti-infl ammatory and wound-healing qualities, to encourage the formation of new tissue, following the shave.
“The packaging design brief very simple, it needed to look at home in a bathroom at the Burgh Island Hotel, www.burghisland.com. Set like a diamond on its own tidal island, is the unique English Art Deco hotel. Built in 1929, extended in 1932 and completely restored to its ‘30s glamour, the Burgh Island Hotel is a retreat like none other. History is present in every aspect of a stay here, hand in hand with 21st century standards of service and facilities. The hotel sits sparkling in its special island and a stay there has always drawn guests who are looking for something that is not only different but an experience that is almost timeless; a genuine step back into another age.
“With the new signature 1930’s green packaging and the Coate’s swan in foiled silver this is the fi rst product in our new range of shaving products for gentlemen of all ages...
“The worldwide launch date was 21st April 2011 to celebrate the 85th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
All the very best, Robert”
GENTLEMAN’S SHOP LEADS WAY WITH ITS OWN FINE
PRODUCTSFrom Robert Johnstone of
The Gentleman’s Shop at Hungerford
... that you can read The Hungerford and Marlborough Weekly Adviser
as a publica� on on the internet at
www.theweeklyadviser.comPLUS pages of Extra current news and events?
w: theweeklyadviser.comt: 01488 682328
e: [email protected] adver� sing response is said to be up to
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APRIL 201121: Queen’s Birthday21-25: Badminton horse trials22: Good Friday bank holiday22: Lambourn stables open day23: Reading FC v Leeds Utd (A)23: Croft Bowling 2.15pm24: Easter Sunday St Georges Day24: Hung’d Farmers Mkt25: Easter Monday bank holiday25: Lockinge point-to-point25: Reading FC v Sheffi eld Utd (H)27: Over 50 club Hungerford28: Probus Lunch Brit Legion Hung29: Royal Wedding bank holiday30: Reading FC v Coventry City (A)
MAY 2011May - Aug: Glyndebourne Opera1: HEAT Walk 10am Hung TH2. Bank holiday3. Hungerford Tutti Day Hocktide4: Hungerford WI Croft Hall 7.30pm4: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm4: Oak Tree Lunch6: Hung’d Film Club Crft Hall4: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm7-21: Newbury Spring Festival7: Rotary Concert Corn Exchange7: Marlb. Rotary snr cits bluebell tr.8: Reading FC v Derby County (H)8: Croft Green Bowling 3pm9: Marlb Emb Gld - 01793 52551710: Croft Green Bowling 6pm10: Tuesday Club Hungerford12: Croft Green Bowling 2pm14: FA cup fi nal14: Community Café Methodist Ch Hung’15: Marlb Community Walk15: Croft Green Bowling 3pm16: KVNTA KENNET VALLEY HALL 7.30PM16: Croft Green Bowling 6.15pm17: MU street pastors 2.3019: Croft Green Bowling 2pm20: Reema Pachachi Merch Hse21: cup fi nal21: Rotary Plant Sale, 16 The Croft 10am21: HTC Songs & Supper Cft Hall 7.30pm21: Merchants Hse Open Day 11-421: Chilton Foliat Quiz & Supper Night22: Hungerford Farmers Market
24-28: Chelsea fl ower show24: Croft Green Bowling 6.15pm26: Over 50 club Hungerford26: 1st test Eng v Sri Lanka Cardiff26 - June 5: Hay festival Hay on Wye26: Croft Green Bowling 2pm26: Probus Lunch Hungerford B.L.28: Rugby fi nal Twickenham29: Croft Green Bowling 3pm 30: Marlb Car boot.
JUNE 20111: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm1: Oak Tree Lunch1: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm3: 2nd Test Eng v Sri Lanka Lord’s4-5 West Woodhay garden show6-12: Queens Club tennis5: HEAT Walk 10am Hung TH6: Marlb Emb Gld - 01793 5255177: Tuesday Club Hungerford11: Trooping the Colour11: Community Café Methodist Ch Hung’11: H’ford church Fete croft 2pm12: Bowood Summer Fair & Dog Show14-18: Royal Ascott16:3rd /test Eng v Sri Lanka Rose B17-21 Gold cup Cowdray Park19: Fathers’ Day20: Start Wimbledon tennis20: KVNTA KENNET VALLEY HALL 7.30PM21: MU Nigel Sands 2.3026: Hungerford Farmers Market29: Over 50 club Hungerford29: Start Henley regatta30: Start festival of speed Goodwood30: Probus Lunch Hungerford B.L.
JULY 20112: Wimbledon ladies’ fi nal2: Arthritis Coffee morn Rams Mem Hll3: Wimbledon men’s fi nal4: Marlb Emb Gld - 01793 5255176: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm6: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm7-10: Barbury horse trials8-10 British grand prix Silverstone10-17: British Open Golf Sandwich10-30: Marlborough Summer School15-17: Marlb intenational jazz festival17: Great Shefford Country Fayre18: KVNTA KENNET VALLEY HALL 7.30PM21: 1st test Eng v India Lord’s22-24: CLA game fair Blenheim Palace24: Hung’ Town Band HADCAF 7pm TH24: Hungerford Farmers Market24: International polo Windsot Gt Park27: Over 50 club Hungerford28: Probus Lunch & AGM29: 2nd Test Eng v India Trent Bridge
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HareRestaurant the
Grade II listed village inn, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty above the valley of the racehorse
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Ermin Street, Lambourn Woodlands RG17 7SD
M4 Junction 14 • 3 miles on B4000 Tel 01488 71386
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Spanish conversation club. Topics of in-terest, relaxed environment. Hungerford T: 01488 680644
THE HALFWAYBistro & Piano Bar
Open Tuesday - Saturday Lunch 12 noon - 2.30pm Dinner 7pm - 9.30pmSunday 12 noon - 4.30pm
Bath Road, Newbury RG20 8NR Tel: 01488 [email protected] www.thehalfwaybistro.com JAY FAIRS
IN HUNGERFORD TOWN HALLSATURDAY 30 APRIL 2011
8.30 am UNTIL 4 pmREFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
ENQUIRIES 01235 815633
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A treasure trove of fabulous designer clothes, shoes and bags
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07768 400578
All types of fencing supplied & erected. Tree lopping & pruning etc. Hedgecutting
Licensed for removal of rubbish.FREE estimates. FULLY insured
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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
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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
All Tree Work carried out - Free QuotationsChainsaw Courses for the domestic user
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KIM ERBRO’SLANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS
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DESIGN SERVICE AVAILABLETEL: (01672) 540051www.kimberbros.co.uk
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ALL IMPORTED SOFTWOOD AND BUILDING TIMBERSPLYWOOD, CHIPBOARD, SKIRTING AND PREPARED TIMBER
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Fence Panels, Trellis, Logs & WoodchipsOPEN Mon - Fri 8-5 Sat 8-12
Tel: 01672 851565/635Email: [email protected]
Fax: 01672 851788HONEYSTREET, WOODBOROUGH, PEWSEY SN9 5PS
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THE DISTRICT’S MOST UP-TO-DATE WEEKLY DIRECTORY The adviser, Friday, April 22 to 29, 2011
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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
Friendly, reliable and local � ler.No obliga� on free es� mates
carried out at your convenienceFully insured
Contact Paul Smith01488 648116 / 07825 157557Email: psmith� [email protected]
Wall and Floor � ling
RM GARDEN SERVICESGeneral landscaping: patios: fencingGarden/ground maintenanceHedge cutting/reducing, mowingStump grinding, pruning etcFULLY INSURED
01672 51300107763 [email protected]
Green Bee GardensTLC for your garden this spring.
Weeding, trimming, � dying etc.
Small jobs welcome.
Tel: 0790 773 9403 Email:
Showroom, The Old Ropeworks, 20 Kennet Place, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1NG
WOOD & MULTIFUEL BURNING STOVES FULL DESIGN & CONSULTATION SERVICEFITTING & CHIMNEY LINING SERVICE HETAS TRAINED INSTALLERS FREE SURVEY
01672 516876 WWW.MARLBOROUGHSTOVES.CO.UK
STUART NICHOLLS - GARDEN SERVICES -
Grass cu� ng, hedge cu� ng, weeding and � dying
T - 01672 520349 M - 07743017646
Fully Insured
• Unit 3, Sir Ralph Trade Estate Centre, Hopton Industrial Estate, Devizes• 45 Stallard Street, Trowbridge
• Windows • Doors • Conservatories • Garage Doors
• Aluminium • PVCu
Tel: 0800 097 8483
Serving Wiltshire, Hungerford and the surrounding area for 35 years
www.romanwindows.co.ukTo protect consumers further (and in a fi rst for consumer protection), the DGCOS Compensation Fund will pay out all bona fi de claims to compensate homeowners where
traders fail to live up to their promises and the Ombudsman rules in their favour.
Nick Ross says: “Consumer agencies champion Ombudsman Schemes because they give customers real protection. DGCOS is based on similar schemes which have been successful in other industries. Restoring confi dence is important for consumers and all good contractors, and DGCOS can quickly rebuild trust.”
“With DGCOS, consumers get accredited installers, independently backed guarantees (even if the fi rm refuses to help you or goes out of business), free access to industry inspectors, free professional mediation and – if you’re still unsatisfi ed – a highly regarded Ombudsman who can settle your dispute with the power of the law behind him (again, all free of charge to consumers).
DGCOS founder, Tony Pickup, said: “Gaining DGCOS accreditation really is testament to the hard work and quality of service that Roman Windows has offered over the years, this really is a select group within the industry and any fi rm who has gained membership has truly earned it.”
Before the offi cial launch of DGCOS in December 2009, four years of research was undertaken and a two year pilot scheme involving 3,600 consumers was carried out in the North West over the past two years.
What the Ombudsman scheme offers, which other trade bodies do not is, access to independent arbiters, a ten year guarantee of installation with an insurance guarantee to underwrite it and protection of deposits up to £50,000 or 25% of the contract value.
There is also a compensation fund to honour any awards issued by the Ombudsman during a dispute. This to guarantee the consumer any fi nancial awards in full if the installer does not or cannot come up with the funds.
ROMAN WINDOWS LTD REGIONAL LEADER TO GASIN OMBUDSMAN MEMBERSHIP
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OFTEC registered and Corgi registered
Hungref LtdPlumbing & Heating Engineers
All aspects of Plumbing & Heatingundertaken. Domestic & Commercial!
30 years’ experience
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Unit 6The Old YardMarlboroughWiltshireSN8 2AP
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30 years experience
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PAINTING & DECORATING
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ENERconGas Safe Registered -185238
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CookersGas FiresWater HeatersGas Boilers and systemsGas Warm Air HeatersAll controls and ancillary equipmentLandlord Gas SafetyInspection and Certifi catesSystem fl ushing and DescalingNatural Gas & I.P. GasWe are highly experienced with
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MAN WITH A VAN
MAN WITH A VANHouse / Office MovesGarage / HouseClearanceRubbish removal
Phone Andy on 01488 684726mobile 07768 655136
LOGS for sale, £60 per load. 01488 684520 or 07770 884795
LOGS FOR SALE
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
Air Conditioning& RefrigerationSales & Service
Day: 07833 750 889Eve: 01488 684 334
AIR CON
Manuela’s IroningProfessional Ironing Service
Bring it in crumpled - get it back flat
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
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SKIP HIRE
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6 TO 14 YD BUILDERS SKIPS
Tel 01488-657123
RIDE LOCALLYin beautiful countryside with
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Long Rides & Pony DaysTel: 01488 683253
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A large number of volunteer helpers including town mayor Anthony Buckwell and Constable of the Town and Manor
Greg Furr attended the Hungerford Royal British Legion Branch and Poppy Awards on Wednesday, March 16.
President Jack Williams gave the 17 branch wards and the two ladies who were poppy organisers Stella North and Shelagh Parry gave the awards for collectors.
These ranged from 5-year awards up to 30 years to Richard Grant and very especially 55 years for Mrs Betty Grant.
There were special awards to Hungerford Town Band and the branch padre the Rev. Andrew Sawyer.
It was a very convivial evening conducted in the true spirit of Hungerfpord Royal British Legion. -from Jack Williams
ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONBRANCH AND POPPY AWARDS
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
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Kennet House, 19 High St, Hungerford, Berks RG17 0NL Phone 01488 686867 [email protected]
On the market for the first time in over 20 years, this delightful detached cottage is Listed Grade II of special architectural or historic interest and
believed to date back to the mid 17th century. Much period character remains throughout the accommodation which includes a drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, wide landing/occasional bedroom,
3 further bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Good sized gardens with a rural outlook and separate triple garage.
WOODLAND ST MARY£499,950
Little barn occupies a wonderful rural position on the edge of rolling countryside. The accommodation includes a drawing room, a dining
room with flagstone flooring and a high quality ‘John Lewis of Hungerford’ kitchen/breakfast room with French doors opening onto
the garden, a study or fourth bedroom completes the ground floor accommodation and is served by a shower room. Upstairs, there are
three bedrooms. The large master bedroom and dressing room has an en-suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Outside, to the front of the property there is a detached garage block and further substantial outbuilding/shed. To the rear, the gardens have been beautifully landscaped and include sun terraces, expansive lawns and
mature trees and shrubs.
OLD HAYWARD BOTTOM£580,000
An immaculately presented detached house finished to a very high specification and located within comfortable walking distance of the town centre. The accommodation including a sitting room, a dining
room, a wonderful double aspect kitchen/breakfast room, a useful utility room and a cloakroom/WC. Upstairs, four generous sized bedrooms.
The master bedroom has a luxurious en-suite shower room and there is a separate main bathroom. Outside, five bar gates open onto the brick paved driveway which in turn leads to the integral garage. To the side and rear of the house there are pretty gardens which include a neatly
tended lawn and well stocked flower and shrub borders.
HUNGERFORD£465,000
An attractive period house in an idyllic location with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. On the ground floor the
accommodation includes a sitting room with French doors leading out to the garden, a well appointed kitchen and an adjoining dining room. There
is also a useful utility/boot room. The bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms arranged over two floors and a separate WC. Outside, there is a lovely garden which backs directly onto farmland. There is a garage situated in a nearby
block.
HAM£375,000
A semi-detached house with a lovely garden and breathtaking distant views over the surrounding countryside. Situated on the fringes of
this highly sought after village the property offers great potential for extension subject to obtaining planning permission. Currently the
generous accommodation includes a sitting room with an open fireplace, a kitchen and a large utility room. There are three bedrooms in total, one of which is situated on the ground floor along with the family bathroom.
Outside, there is good off street parking to the front. To the rear the garden extends approx 100’ and includes expansive lawns, vegetable
garden and an ornamental fish pond.
SHALBOURNE£300,000
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PEWSEY RD. BRIDGE OPENS ON FEBRUARY 13
Pewsey Road bridge at Marlborough was expected to re-open on April 13, town clerk Mr Liam Costello
told the last Marlborough Town Council meeting. He said the bridge would fi rstly be closed in late February to complete the work.
NEW VICAR FOR WHITTON BENEFICE
The Reverend Candice Marcus has been appointed Part-Time Team Vicar in Whitton Benefi ce. This
was announced by Team Vicar The Reverend Simon Weedon in St Mary’s Chilton Foliat recntly. The Rev. Marcus will be licensed on June 16 at Aldbourne. She is an Assistant Curate.
CONCERNS OVER PUBLIC HOUSES
Concerns are being expressed over the future of some four public houses in Hungerford district.
The recession and demands by breweries are being blamed.
CANAL FOOTBRIDGE ON SCHEDULE
Work is expected to begin on Hungerford canal footbridge on schedule in April. Funds have
been assured for the project despite major fi nancial cut-backs in the West Berkshire budget.
CR GWYNNETH BULLOCK ILL
Hungerford’s hard-working Councillor Gwynneth Bullock is reported to be in hospital. Prayers
were said for her recovery at Hungerford’s last Town Council meeting.
JUBILEE OR PENNY FARTHING?
The newly developed housing area of North Standen Road at Hungerford is expected to be
named either Jubilee Close or Penny Farthing Close. A third suggestion was Tutti close.
Doubts are being expressed over proposals for a referendum on May 13 concerning the United Kingdom’s voting system and electoral
boundaries.Proposals for a preferential voting system and to
change electoral boundaries are not being met with enthusiasm in some quarters.
There is doubt as to whether the suggested preferential system would be better than the existing fi rst-past-the post system.
The £90m cost of a referendum and the future cost of a more complicated system are also being questioned.Suggestions to change the systems are reported to have been made during the Labour Party’s tenure supported by the Liberal Democrats.
The proposed changes were explained without bias prior to the annual meeting of Ramsbury and Chilton Foliat branch of the Conservative Party on Thursday night.
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DOUBTS OVER CHANGINGELECTORAL SYSTEM
MARLBOROUGH PARKING AND TRANSPORT TO BE DISCUSSED
Cr Guy Loosmore told the last Marlborough Town council meeting the whole complex problem of transport in Marlborough needed attention with a
view to a bigger scheme.A decision was also needed as to whether the council would
support a residents’ parking scheme.Committee consideration and a future public meeting were
mentioned.
MARLBOROUGH WEST WOODS SALE CONCERNMarlborough Town Councillors at their last meeting
expressed concern at the proposed sale of West Woods.
Cr Nick Fogg said the woods were a resource for the people of the town and surrounds and with the inclusion of the Wansdyke section could constitute an historic heritage site.
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WITCHCRAFT IN BERKSHIRE
The Hungerford Historical Association were this month treated to a talk by their youngest ever speaker, Douglas Clapp, entitled ‘Witchcraft in Berkshire during the 16th
& 17th Centuries’. Douglas, 21, is studying history at Reading University and his thesis provided the basis of the talk.
The English idea of a witch at that time was generally an old, poor woman, probably a widow, who had gained a reputation with her neighbours as a witch. English witches knew other witches, but acted alone, and they inherited their ‘powers’ from a familiar spirit (e.g. a cat) who they paid with their own blood! In 1542 the fi rst law against witchcraft was introduced, making it a capitol offence. This law was revised in 1563 under Elizabeth I to make execution less likely, but the law was made harsher again under James I, who was very suspicious of witches. The last execution for witchcraft was in 1684 and the law was eventually repealed in 1951.
Some examples of Berkshire witches were then given, including the unusual case of ‘The Windsor Witches’, which eventually fi nished with the hanging of 4 witches after wax effi gies were found that possibly resembled The Queen. Another case involved a man from Hungerford who made his daughter fake enchantment, so that he could accuse his neighbour, in order to settle a grudge stemming from a football match! The last case mentioned was the ‘Newbury Surfi ng Witch’, a royalist woman spotted by parliamentarian soldiers using a piece of wood to traverse the Kennet and automatically assumed to be a witch! This claim was apparently confi rmed when they opened fi re on her and she failed to die, so they waded in and fi nished the job with their swords, just to be on the safe side.
The next talk is entitled ‘Tree-rings – a Time and a place’ by Dr Andy Moir and is on the 23rd February at 7.30pm at The Corn Exchange, Hungerford.
New Musical Director for Aldbourne Band - David Johnson LLCM LRSM – watch him conduct at Immanuel Church, Swindon.
Aldbourne Band have great expectations that their new Musical Director will lead them back into the Championship Section this year. The work has already started with the West of England test piece – an overture called ‘Le Carnival Romain’ written by Berlioz. This will be played in Torquay on 12th March competing against other First Section bands. The Band need to be placed 1st or 2nd in order to qualify for the National First Section Finals held in Harrogate in September. A win at Harrogate guarantees a promotion back to the Championship Section. The New Year has seen two new players from Jaguar Band join Aldbourne in its quest to regain championship status.
At the Band’s 48th annual concert in Immanuel Church, Swindon on 29th January the audience will have the opportunity to hear Le Carnival Romain for its fi rst public airing this year. Tickets are £7 on the door for a 7pm start. Special guests are the Ramsbury based Bella Voce Choir.
David was born and raised in Sennen Cove near LandsEnd in Cornwall.
At the age of 10 David began playing the baritone in Penzance Silver Band under the baton of Claude Nicholas and then he moved
to his much loved Euphonium.At 14 he accepted the position of Solo Euphonium at Lanner and
District Silver Band where he remained until he joined the Royal Marines Band Service in September 1990 at the age of 16 as a Euphonium & Cello player.
Whilst under training David studied the Euphonium under the tutelage of Steve Shimwell.
In 1993, David completed his training and was drafted to the Staff Band Royal Marines Deal. His career has taken him too many countries including the USA, Canada, Russia, Ethiopia, Japan, and Australia.
As well as a euphonium player, David is also an arranger of music for both the brass band and wind band and has been featured as a Soloist and arranger at the Royal Albert Hall at the Mountbatten Festival of Music on many occasions.
David is currently the Chief Librarian of the Royal Marines Band Service in Portsmouth.
His Brass Band career has been successful as a player and a conductor.
He has taken his previous band Verwood Concert Brass from the Forth to the First Section in four years and looks forward to great success with Aldbourne Band this year. -Deborah Sheppard
NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR ALDBOURNE BAND
7/3/11HUNGERFORD ROTARY PAYSFOR OUTDOOR ADVENTUREDo you know of any young person aged between 18 and 25 who would like to participate in an outdoor adven-ture week in July 2011 in North Wales? The week is organised by and paid for by Hungerford Rotary Club and is a great way to improve leadership skills while having fun abseiling, canoeing,orienteering and socialising with other young people. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in fi nding out more, please contact Rotarian James Brown on email [email protected]
21.3.11KINTBURY TO CELEBRATE MAY DAY
May Day celebrations will open in Kintbury at 11am outside St. Mary’s Church with the crowning of the May Queen and Morris Dancing.At 11.30 there will be a procession of the May Queen and attendants via Miss Lawrence Field and Bradley close to Cornoation Hall where at noon there will be maypole dancing by children of St Mary’s School and Brownies. A barbecue, refreshments and stalls will pro-vide fun for all the family.
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An Art and Architecture day at St John’s on 14 December was a big success. Students, artists and adults from the community spent a day
working together to come up with designs for a 3D installation to go into the School’s atrium. Ideas ranged from glass shards hung to throw coloured refl ections onto walls and fl oor, to paper darts fl ying around the atrium and symbolising the journey of young people at school. There were eight designs in total all presented to a panel of judges.
After several days of deliberation the judges who included St John’s Headteacher Dr Patrick Hazlewood, Architect Neil Armitage and Artist Fenella Elms selected an installation made up of fl ocks of birds soaring around the space. The birds are in fact cut-outs of hands and St John’s hopes to be able to include the hands of thousands of people from the Marlborough area. Primary schools are being invited to participate, but St John’s would also like to involve the whole community.
Speaking on behalf of the judges, local artist and project coordinator Fenella Elms, said, ‘We were impressed with all eight of the design ideas. But we had also to take into account the technical complexity of the making. A fl ock of birds created from hands soaring around the atrium is a wonderful idea that will look great. Now all that we need are lots of people making the Hand Birds!’
Now students and volunteers from the wider community are working together under the guidance of St John’s Head of Art Leesa Spokes and artist Fenella Elms, the project co-ordinator to create the sculpture, and want to involve as many people as possible in creating “Hand Birds”. Thousands of birds will need to be made, by reusing plastic milk bottles to create pairs of hands that will be fi xed in the atrium to look like a soaring fl ock of birds.
The School’s Headteacher Dr Patrick Hazlewood is very keen to involve the wider community to ensure that the installation is made up of the hands of people of all ages and from all parts of the area. Messages of sharing, individuality, freedom and fl ight will all be enhanced by having hundreds of these ‘birds’ of all shapes and sizes grouped and fi xed onto clear plastic piping.
Each bird is made from a cut out recycled plastic milk bottle, preferably the two litre size. Simple to make,
ST. JOHN’S NEEDS HANDS-
ON HELP
ST JOHN’S SHOWS THAT SCIENCE IS FUN FOR ALL
THE FAMILY
St John’s in Marlborough has an action-packed community day planned on Saturday 19 March. Free for all the family, the Marlborough Science Fair follows in the footsteps
of last year’s hugely successful Transport Day, which saw over 1,500 people visiting the school and resulted in St John’s winning a national award from the British Science Association for the best event organised by a Secondary School.
The Science Fair will be open from 11:00am to 3:00pm and visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a huge range of activities appealing to adults and children alike. Refreshments will be available all day and lunches will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 2:00pm.
The Science Laboratories will be open and will give visitors the opportunity to make ice-cream using dry ice and take part in a range of experiments involving taste and smell. A treasure hunt will have clues hidden around the school with a maths theme, and prizes for everyone solving the puzzles, and there will be a more relaxing opportunity for wine-tasting for adults.
Outside there will be displays of a range of fascinating vehicles including vintage military vehicles and modern police vehicles, and the police are also planning to bring some of their trained dogs.
Inside the school a huge infl atable planetarium will be running six thirty-minute shows throughout the day with a cost of £2 per person. The shows “The Zula Patrol” and “Astronomyths” are an ideal way to introduce children to astronomy.
40 places are available on the Intel driving simulator, the Bloodhound Driving Experience, which gives people the change to fi nd out what it is like to drive at 1,000mph in the jet and rocket-propelled Bloodhound, which is bidding to become the world’s fastest car.
Also on the 19th, Tim Harrison from the University of Bristol will give a lecture-demonstration from 12:30-2:00pm. The lecture “A Pollutant’s Tale” looks at the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and is accompanied by demonstrations involving liquid nitrogen, oxygen foam, dry ice and a few explosions! Tickets are £1 and need to be pre-booked by emailing [email protected]
St John’s is easily accessible on foot from the Town Centre, and limited parking is available at the school. Additionally a shuttle bus will run every 15 minutes to and from the Children’s Centre in the George Lane car park.
The day will be the culmination of a whole week celebrating science at St John’s as part of National Science and Engineering Week, 11-20 March. Throughout the week groups of students will be able to take part in a range of fun “Experiments in the Atrium” during their lunch break, hear talks from the Wiltshire Police Ballistics and Forensics team, meet the Director of the Bloodhound Racing Project, and fi nd out more about Darwin and Evolution from Dr David J Robinson from the Open University. -K Hunter
after cutting off the bottom and top fi ddly bits of the bottle, fl atten, fold in half and draw around your hand to create your own Hand Bird. Cut it out while folded and then open out to see your fi nished bird.
of 30th March. The workshops take place on selected Mondays from 3.15 - 4.30 with the installation talking place in late March. For further details call Fenella on 01672 541076. -kate Hunter.
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8/3/11VOLUNTARY ACTION ENCOURAGEDFOR COMMUNITY CENTRESWest Berkshire Council was encouraging voluntary action to keep Hungerford’s John O’Gaunt and Croft Field community centres operational, District Council-lor David Holtby told the last Hungerford Town Council Meeting. He said £100,000 were being made available for the transition in West Berkshire.
21.3.11 ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONBRANCH AND POPPY AWARDS-from Jack Williams
A large number of volunteer helper including town mayor Anthony Buckwell and Conmstable of the town and Manor Greg Furr attended the Hungerford Royal British Legion Branch and Poppy Awards on Wednes-day, March 16.President Jack williams gave the 17 branch wards and the two ladies who were poppy organisers Stella North and Shelagh Parry gave the awards for collectors.These ranged from 5-year awards up to 30 years to Richard Grant and very especially 55 years for Mrs Betty Grant.There were special awards to Hungerford Town Band and the branch padre the Rev. Andrew Sawyer.It was a very convivial evening conducted in the true spirit of Hungerfpord royal British Legion.
23.3.11HUNGERFORD ROTARY ACTSIN JAPANESE EMERGENCYHungerford Rotarians spent last weekend collecting donations amounting to a record £1519.66p to supply Shelterboxes for victims of the Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami. Rotary President Graeme Sleeman commented that, “Having collected for dozens of organisations in the past he had never seen such enthusiasm expressed as was this time around”.
8/3/11DEPUTY MAYOR APPOINTEDCr Martin Draper has been appointed Deputy Mayor of Hungerford.
COMMON PARKING ACTIONAction was being taken to rectify parking problems on Hungerford Common, District Councillor David Holtby told the last town council meeting.
21.3.11HUNGERFORD TOWN BAND DOESWELL IN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOn Saturday 19th March Hungerford Town Band went to Stevenage to compete in the 2nd section London & Southern Counties Regional Championships. Having been promoted last year to the second section Hunger-ford Town Band took on the challenge of playing the 2nd section area test piece of ‘Resurgam’ by Eric Ball a famous piece in the brass banding world.After months of hard work and dedication by the 26 players and conductor Tim Crouter the band placed 6th out of 18, achieving the highest placement in the band’s history. With the excitement of the day over the band now concentrate on their annual concert taking place at 7.30pm on the 9th April in the Hungerford Town Hall. More details are on the Bands website www.Hunger-fordTownBand.co.uk -Melanie Healey
21.3.11CONCERT TO CELEBRATERBL 90TH ANNIVERSARYThe celebrated blind pianist Derek Paravicini will give a concert on behalf of Kintbury Royal British Legion in St Nicholas Church, Newbury at 7.30pm on Saturday, April 16.The concert will mark the 90th anniversary of the foun-dation of the Royal British Legion. For tickets please tel. 01488 608601.
.EXCITING ROTARY CONCERTThe Hungerford Rotary Club is pleased to have secured the Swindon Gilbert & Sullivan Singers society for an exciting concert to be held in Hungerford Corn Ex-change on Saturday, May 7th. Tickets will be available from Crown Needlework, High street, Hungerford from April 1st at £12.50 each. A Wine Bar will be provided by Caviste.
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13.3.11DO YOU HAVE BOOKS FORSCHOOL LIBRARIES?Do any of you have any books that might be suitable for either the Primary School or the John O Gaunt?I have received the following message from the Primary School:Hungerford Primary School is looking to add to its library facili-ties and has asked its parents to send in any unwanted good qual-ity/condition books. In order to widen the circle, we are making the same appeal to our parents and friends in the community. If you have any books that would be suitable for children aged 5 - 11, please either send them directly to Hungerford Primary School or send them into the JOG school offi ce. JOG’s library/resource centre would also be interested in any good quality fi ction or non-fi ction books. If you are unsure about which age group a book is for, please send it in and our library staff will decide. -Annabel King
MORE THAN 70 ATPARISH MEETINGHungerford’s annual parish meeting attracted more than 70 rate-payers who were given an opportunity to hear of council achieve-ments and goals.The mayor, Cr Anthony Buckwell introduced the council’s new town clerk Claire Barnes and sent he meting’s good wishes to Cr Gwynneth Bullock who was unabler to attend through illness..Cr Buckwell emphasised the need for more poeple to take inter-est in council and he said nominations for the election for May 9 would soon be advertised.Speaking on the upcoming census he warned people to be on the lookout for bogus collectors.
23.3.11GET YOUR GREEN FINGERS GOINGFOR BLOOMING HUNGERFORDHungerford’s Cr Margaret Wilson has appealed to Hungerford people to get their green fi ngers going for Hungerford In Bloom to be judged on July 16.She told the annual parish meeting that all gardens and allotments would be in the contest.
23.3.11POLICE TO CRACK DOWN ONHUNGERFORD SPEEDSTERSPolice would be cracking down on speedsters in Hungerford area, PC Claire Drewitt told the annual Hungerford parish meeting.While all crime was down 12% the domestic and harassment crime rate was high and rising she said.The Hungerford police team of seven was headed by Inspector Dave Milsom and Sergeant Ian Ward.The mayor, Cr Anthony Buckwell said increased police presence and falling crime rates in Hungerford were encouraging.
JOHN O’ GAUNT ARTS EVENTOn Tuesday 29th of March 60 students from Year 6 and 7 will be taking part in an Arts Event with local group Kaya Drumming. They will be completing workshops in Music, Drama and Art from 4pm with a fi nal performance/presentation in the Main Hall from 5pm. If you are around please feel free to come along and check out what they are doing, the workshops are based on the theme of the Native African Arts and it promises to be a fantastic couple of hours. Students will be working in the Main Hall, the Drama Stu-dio and the Art Rooms. A good time to attend would be between 5:00 and 5:30 pm. - Rita Colclough
ROTARY DONATES £250 TO TUESDAY CLUBLocal Farmer, David Wallis, Vice President Hungerford Rotary Club and colleague member Ron Rowland took time out recently to help pour tea at the weekly gathering of the Tuesday Club of Hungerford.The Tuesday Club Hungerford, formed in 1996 for the benefi t of the “less mobile” of the Town and immediate area, were delighted to also receive a cheque for £250 for their fund.David Wallis commented “how he thoroughly enjoyed being a part of a very happy group for afternoon tea”.Regular Pub Lunches, Afternoon Teas, Short Break Holidays and a host of other activities currently please Tuesday Club’s membership of around 80 persons..with room for more. Those interested should telephone John Hollistair on 01488 682037 - James Brown
Hungerford Bookshop to judge top literary prize and is regionally shortlisted for Independent Bookshop of the Year!
The Hungerford Bookshop co-owner, Emma Milne-White, has been selected to be one of the judges for the Costa Book Awards - one of the most prestigious and popular literary prizes in the UK. “I am very excited at the prospect of being a judge for the novel category, though with over 30 books to read in a few months I think I shall be staying in quite a bit!” said Emma.
The Hungerford Bookshop won ‘Independent Bookshop of the Year’ in 2009 and has been regionally shortlisted for the same prize this year. The shop, which stocks new and old books, has built up a reputation for holding regular author events - this month sees Katherine Swift talking about her garden in ‘The Morville Year’ on April 12th, and on April 19th Stephanie Williams gives an illustrated talk about the eventful lives of British Governors during Empire (contact the shop for more details).
HUNGERFORD BOOKSHOP TO JUDGE TOP LITERARY PRIZE
Member of Hungerford John O’Gaunt Community Technology College staff, Ms Claire Williams, is getting married later this year. Having always been
impressed by the work created by our students, she approached textiles teacher, Mrs Walker, and explained that she wanted a different style of dress.
A plan was then hatched to launch a competition, with the winning design being made up for Claire’s big day. Ex student Lili Tuttle, who recently graduated from the Arts University College in Bournemouth, agreed to make up the chosen design. The students were given a brief of the type of dress, which had to contain a little of the family tartan!!!
There were so many designs to go through, some rather unique. A design was fi nally chosen and the winner is Bethany Burkitt in Year 11. The dress design is just what Claire wanted and, with Lili’s input, is sure to be an original. Runner up was Martine Matthews in Year 7 who not only designed a dress, she actually made it!
Ms Williams would like to thank all the students for their entries they will defi nitely be kept in her wedding keepsake box. - Rita Colclough
DESIGNING A WEDDING DRESSFOR A MEMBER OF STAFF
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24.3.11CLAIRE PERRY WELCOMES A BUDGET FOR GROWTH, JOBS AND FAMILIES Today Claire Perry, MP for the Devizes Constituency, welcomed the Government’s Budget which will reform the economy to support jobs and growth and help families with the cost of living – including an immediate cut in fuel duty. Key measures in the Budget to boost growth include:Tax cuts for businesses and entrepreneursScrapping burdensome regulations and red tapeRadical reform of the planning systemNew investment in science and innovationLots more real support for young people with additional apprenticeships and work experienceTo help families facing the rising cost of living, the Budget also will:Immediately cut fuel duty by 1 pence per litre and delay April’s infl ation rise in duty to next January. This means fuel duty will be 6 pence less by the end of next week than it would have been under Labour.Introduce a Fair Fuel Stabiliser that taxes oil companies more to stop rises in fuel dutyIncrease the Personal Allowance from by a further £630 from April 2012. That’s another real increase of £48 extra per year, or £126 in cash terms. Together with this year’s rise, that means a total of £326 extra each year for those working hard to support their families. And it means, just ten months into offi ce, this Coalition Government has taken 1.1 million low paid people out of tax altogether.Welcoming the Budget, Claire Perry MP said:“Last year’s Emergency Budget brought Britain back from the brink of bankruptcy. The Government is right to stick to the plan to get Britain living within her means and this year’s Budget sets out plans to back enterprise and get Britain making things again. By cutting fuel duty immediately and cutting income tax for millions, the Chancellor has done what he can to help families now. This Budget has put fuel into the tank of our economy.”
STUDENTS REACH ENGLAND FINAL OF DEBATE COMPETITIONAfter a successful day in Taunton at the West of England Finals of the Schools Mace competition, the oldest national debating com-petition in the UK, two St John’s students are now looking forward to competing in the England Finals on Friday evening.The two St John’s Sixth Formers, James Pitts, 16, and Emmie Price-Goodfellow, 17, reached the fi nal having beaten 17 other schools in the West of England competition on 19th March. The pair will now compete in debates against fi ve other English schools at the National Finals this Friday 1st April in London.The competition is run by the ESU, the English Speaking Union, and is open to students from secondary schools across the coun-try. The debating competition enables participants to gain valuable skills and knowledge, and former winners have gone on to become MPs, senior lawyers, prominent scientists and captains of industry. Debating and Court Competition clubs at St John’s are run by Law & English teacher Dr Leslie Spencer and offer a chance for stu-dents to develop their confi dence and public speaking skills.At the regional fi nal the judges said that it was the team’s clear structure, strong defi nition, superb oratory skills and good knowl-edge that enabled them to triumph over the other schools. The win-ning debate which the St John’s team argued in favour of was “This house would abandon Britain’s nuclear weapons programme”. As Emmie explained “This is a subject on which James knows rather a lot, and one of the judges later referred to him as a ‘nuclear geek’, so we were confi dent that we knew what we talking about. The op-position, unfortunately for them but fortunately for us, didn’t seem to have such deep subject knowledge, and so our arguments about nuclear war being unethical and unnecessary in a modern age stood up well, whilst their arguments about the nuclear programme being a deterrent and aiding the economy did not”.The winner of the National Final will go on to compete in the ESU’s International Final, this year to be held in Dublin.
ROTARY NIGHT WALK ALONG RIDGEWAYThe Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown are organising their 22nd Annual through the night sponsored walk along the Ridgeway on June 11. The walk will be starting at The Red Lion Public House, Avebury (SN8 1RF) taking in Hackpen Hill, Barbury Castle, Ogbourne Downs, Liddington Castle and fi nishing at the Bishopstone Village Hall (SN6 8PH). The Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown organise the event completely free of charge to the participants. The walkers can raise money for the charity of their choice. Those taking part are asked to gather at the, Bishopstone Village Hall, from 8.00 p.m. onwards, where parking has been arranged. At 9.30pm transport will be provided to the Red Lion at Avebury from which the walk will commence at 11.00pm. The club provides marshals points, refreshment stops, First Aiders and support vehicles for those who are unable to complete the event. At the fi nishing point at the Bishopstone Village Hall will be open to welcome the walkers with a hearty breakfast and hot drinks at a reasonable cost. A presentation night will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 19th July 2011 at the Holiday Inn, Swindon (SN3 6AQ) where all cheque’s will be presented to the various charities. The Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown will be pleased to welcome all walkers, their families and their chosen Charity representatives at this event.-Bob Barrett.
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KITCHENMONGER IN LARGER PREMISESKitchenmonger has relocated in Hungerford to new premises at 25 High Street with better parking facilities and larger premises.Kitchenmonger are now offering a knife sharpening service and cake tin and stand hire. Tel. 01488 682158 for details. “You saw it in The Adviser!”
PROGRESSIVE TOWN HALL PLANSFOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONMarlborough Town Council’s progressive plans to refurbish the Town Hall will go to public consultation in May.About 50 people at the annual parish meeting on Monday heard heated debate on the plans which are expected to cost about £1m.The meeting earlier heard an outline of the plans from Property committee chairman Cr Guy Loosmore. He outlined the plan to make the town hall a proper community centre with conference facilities and the ability to attract substantial income.He stressed that the work would be a long-term investment. Work is already well under way on various aspects, the main being the disabled persons’ access and facilities.A large theatre screen has been established in the hall and the fi rst public showing will be the royal wedding on April 29.
CANAL PROJECT COMPLETED ON TIME AND ON BUDGET
The Borough of Hungerford and British Waterways held a reception on April 7 to celebrate completion of environmental restoration work to Kennet and Avon Canal banks from Wire Lock to Highclose.
The reception was given by Constable Mr Greg Furr and trustees of the Town and Manor and Mr Mark Stephens, manager of British waterways.
Guests heard that the project was conducted on time and on budget and that all concened had performed their tasks admirably including work in icy winter conditions. Mr Robert James introduced guest speaker Mrs Adrian Scrope. Her address is on our world web news at: theweeklyadviser.com
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Speaking as a lifelong resident of Hungerford, I feel very fortunate to live here, and to be able to enjoy with my family the many attractions and features that make this
area unique: the Rivers Kennet and Dun, the Kennet and Avon Canal, Hungerford Common and of course the town itself, which has been close to the hearts of fi ve generations of my family.
As with many historic structures, myself included, we all suffer from wear and tear and are in need of maintenance from time to time, sometimes even major repairs. After decades of worry and a steady fl ow of problems, quite literally, from the Kennet and Avon canal into the River Kennet, a group of twelve people met at the Town Hall just over a year ago, in March 2010, in order to try and address the many issues of concern that have arisen during recent decades.
What is particularly impressive about Hungerford is that it is blessed with a number of tireless and enthusiastic people who are not content to let the town sit still, but are proactive in seeking to maintain and improve our surroundings for the benefi t of future generations. This meeting last year, organised by Hungerford Town and Manor, with representatives from British Waterways, the Environment Agency and Natural England, set the ball rolling and initiated the fantastic projects of which we are here to celebrate the completion this evening.
That meeting a year ago led to a massive team effort involving co-operation between a range of different groups to tackle and try to resolve a wide range of problems. All of you here tonight have been involved, and I cannot praise you enough for the results, which I have seen and admired for myself, and which will benefi t the community, and future generations as well.
How many projects do we hear of involving (at my reckoning) over 21 different bodies that are completed wisely and effectively on time, and within budget?
There are numerous people who have been instrumental in the success of this project. I would particularly like to thank Robert Fox, who I’m told was a key man, project engineer for British Waterways, for whom nothing was ever a problem. Also from BW, and contributing greatly, I thank Howard Wilcox, David Berezynskyj, Oda Dijksterhuis and Antonia Zotali.
Natural England have also been generous in their pragmatic support and signifi cant contributions, and I would especially like to thank Leanne Smith and Des Sussex. From the Environment Agency, Graham Scholey has been an important person in the whole process, and our thanks are due to him too.
How many of us would be prepared to stand up to our chests in the icy waters of the canal in midwinter? We have been fortunate indeed that Blue Boar contractors were enthusiastic enough about their work to do this. What perseverance at a time when most of us were huddled indoors beside the fi re.
Commons Overseers, Water Bailiffs and other Offi cers including the Clerk, the Fishery Committee, the Hall Keepers and Rob Starr, River Keeper have all played valuable and vital roles, as has Sue Everett, Environment consultant, and Chris D’Olley, Consultant Surveyor for Town and Manor.
Crucial help has also been given by English Heritage, Hungerford District Councillors, West Berks Council Countryside and Environment group, the Hungerford Town Council, the Hungerford Canal Angling Association, Action for the River Kennet, the Kennet Valley Fisheries Association, the Town and Manor Volunteer Group, British Waterways Volunteer Group and the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust. All have been vital parts of the jigsaw for which we are all grateful.. In addition, the publicity given by the local press, in particular the Newbury Weekly News, the Adviser Magazine and BBC South, has been very helpful, and we are grateful for your support.
I had the privilege to be involved in our County Show last year. One of my favourite places to visit at the Show has been
the stand of the Welsh Coracle maker, where I have spent ages gazing longingly at his boats. On Christmas Day last year, the most wonderful surprise was unveiled for me, in the form of a beautifully made coracle, which I fi nally summoned up my courage to take on its maiden voyage on the River Kennet a week ago.
Although I looked like a slightly worse-for-wear water vole that had not benefi ted from Oda’s tender protection after my voyage, which involved a great deal of mud and splashing, not to mention some slightly panicky squeaks, I was reminded how wonderful it is to travel gently along the water (well, gently in theory) and see just how much goes on, on and around the banks. Thanks to the careful work done by many of you here including bank restoration, the new and beautifully constructed groynes, coppicing and hedgework, fencing and narrowing, this beautiful river will continue to give pleasure to walkers, fi shermen, birdwatchers and so many people.
I am told 64 species of birds have recently been recorded at Harvey’s Meadow, including some exciting and unusual birds such as the water rail and glossy ibis. Following recent works, there are new environmental science ponds at Lower Meadow, and in 2010 there were 28 groups of educational visitors who enjoyed and learnt a great deal from their time here. Sally Wallington has been instrumental in her role as Educational Offi cer for Town and Manor, and I thank her for her work so far, which is ongoing. I know that there are many more ideas being discussed for future nature walks, talks and access, and I would make the point that we must all do everything we can to promote and encourage younger visitors, whose understanding of the delicate balance of the countryside is vital for its future.
The Kennet and Avon Canal from the east to Hungerford was completed 213 years ago, it was opened in 1798. I must just tell you that my family are continually grateful to those who in 1704 fi rst started talking about building the canal. The building of our house was completed in 1800, and on the manifest for one of the fi rst cargos to come up the canal is the stone staircase that is in the hall of our house. When I walk up and down it every day I will do so with renewed pleasure when I think that the canal around Hungerford is hopefully now in good enough repair to function effi ciently for a further 213 years at least.
Once again, I would like to thank you all on behalf of the Town and Manor and the people of Hungerford. In this room are so many people who have been involved in a project of which every one of you should be extremely proud. This work has been led brilliantly by the Constable Greg Furr, the Town and Manor Trustees, and in particular Robert James, elected Trustee of the Town and Manor since 1971, Commons Secretary for the last 13 years and past Constable. You have all had the tenacity to see the work through to fruition. Well done, and thank you on behalf of the people of Hungerford.
One last thing. In 1754, Queen Elizabeth I was petitioned by the Commoners of Hungerford when she was at Court at Wilton House to confi rm their ancient rights. This she did in a letter, written on 7th September of that year, and the key point she made was that, and I quote “the inhabitants should hereafter have use and enjoy without interruption all liberties and profi ts and benefi ts as here to fore time out of mind and remembrances of man they had used and enjoyed”. Thankfully, Robert James has kindly given me a translation of the last part, which is “you remember what your grandfather told you of what his grandfather had told him”.
This quotation I ask you to take home and consider with pride, for you have all played your parts in perpetuating Queen Elizabeth’s I’s wish, namely that the people of Hungerford should continue to enjoy and benefi t from their glorious surroundings, as they now do, as many previous generations have done, and as our descendants will continue to do. You may even see me bobbing along in my coracle, revelling in the same thought.
TOWN AND MANOR SPEECH BY MRS ADRIAN SCROPE TO RECEPTION FOR CANAL WORKS