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Local MP Claire Perry wants your views on how we can get more for less.
Following the launch of the Spending Challenge on 9th July by the Chancellor George Osborne, Claire Perry the MP for Devizes wants to hear your ideas on how the Government can control public spending.
In Claire’s surgeries and from within her party Claire has already heard dozens of good ideas on how the Government can save public money. If you have an idea that will deliver better services for people while saving money in the process please visit: http://spendingchallenge.hm-treasury.gov.uk/ or contact Claire with your ideas at claire.perry.mp@parliament.uk

DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATION NOTICE
Hungerford's defibrillators should be clearly marked with instructions for contact of trained operators Hungerford Town Council's finance and general purposes committee decided on Tuesday evening. Details will be posted on the town noticeboard. Over-subscribed money for the appeal will be used for maintenance.

COUNCIL TIGHTENS BELTS IN NATIONAL FINANCIAL CRISIS
Hungerford Town Council's financial administrators are looking at all possible means to cut or hold future costs in light of the general national financial crisis.
The administrators will also take a wide look at available grants for projects.
The council budget presentation will be made in October and it will be voted upon in January.
The thrust will be toward continued efficient use of resources.
Unlike many council's, Hungerford Town in recent years has managed to produce healthy balances through good financial management.
The council's finance and general purposes committiee discussed The Big Society and the move toward localism and voluntary contribution when they met on Tuesday evening. They concluded that there was no alternative to severe measures.

THEATRE COMPANY WINS AWARD
The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company has won the Southeast award cup for the "amateur theatre company most worthy of support".
Business manager for the Hungerford company Roger Thompson said he was over the moon that their great efforts had come to fruition.
The National Operatic and Dramatic Association Southeast Award Cup was received by David Clayton on Sunday, July 4.
Mr Thompson said the Hungerford company comprised four groups for adults and children. The non profit organisation was looking for recruits.

SHOULD HUNGERFORD HAVE MORE GRIT BINS?
Hungerford has 15 grit bins and should there be more and should they be better located? This was a question considered by Hungerford Town Council's highways and transport committee on Monday night. Councillors said priorities should be given to streets with steep gradients.

CARS ON THE GRASS IN CANAL WALK
Rights to moor boats at Hungerford did not give people the right to park cars on the grass, Hungerford Town Council's highways and transport committee emphasised on Monday night. The meeting was told of problems in canal walk where householders were described as among the most tolerant in the area.

HUNGERFORD IN BLOOM PRIZES
Prizes for Hungerford in Bloom would be announced soon, organiser Cr Margaret Wilson told Hungerford Town Council's highways and transport committee. She said on Monday night that the competition had again been successful.

NEW STREET LIGHTING FOR HUNGERFORD?
Hungerford Town Council's highways and transport committee is investigating new street lighting to cut the cost of power. The council may take advantage of a new generation of LED lighting and also explore government funding.

PIGEON PROBLEM AND MYSTERY FEEDER
Hungerford Town Council is consulting a pest control firm on the problem of town pigeons. The firm has suggested removing nesting material from the railway bridge area and extensive netting to keep the birds away. The councIl's highways and transport committee meeting was told on Monday night of a mystery pigeon feeder operating under the bridge.

20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTIONS
Hungerford Town Council's highways and transport committee is looking into town restrictions including 20mph restructions outside John O'Gaunt School.

Hungerford Primary School Centenary Celebrations
Hungerford Primary School will be celebrating its 100 years this September. Please help us make this a special event for the school and Hungerford as town
We are holding a weekend of celebrations on the 24th & 25th September 2010. We are inviting local shops to get involved by doing a window display the week before the celebrations. This could be from any of the decades since 1910.
We would be very grateful if you would like to take part in this special celebration and look forward to seeing all the wonderful window displays during that week.
If you would like to take part or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on 01488 682187 or email me on mc.digweed@btinternet.com. Claire Digweed, Centenary Committee
Hungerford Primary School

LETTER TO EDITOR re J.T. Gibbs Yard
Sir: We are intrigued to see that Jack Williams has listed "Demolition of J.T.Gibbs Yard" as one of the significant changes in Hungerford.
We don't know whether this is a positive or negative change, but as we have recently moved in, we would like to invite Jack round for tea or coffee, to tell us more, and he can see why it is now called "Townview"
We are around most days and evenings, so we hope he gives a call, when available. Yours etc... Alan & Sheila Jay, Townview, Hungerford.

JOG STUDENTS PRODUCE VALUABLE FILM
Inspector John Fox, Alcohol Co-ordinator for Thames Valley Police, joined students from Year 10 and invited guests from the community at the John O’Gaunt for the premiere of the film Gone Too Far. The film was professionally produced after Year 10 students Mellissa Tredinnick, Megan Slaney, Hannah Thompson, Emma Davies and Petra Saleh entered a competition organised by Thames Valley Police as an initiative to highlight underage drinking and anti-social behaviour. The students produced a two minute film which demonstrated the dangers and consequences of alcohol abuse in order to make young people seriously consider these issues, rather than to ‘preach’ a message.
Inspector Fox commended the girls for their efforts in producing a film with such an impact and presented them with a framed certificate acknowledging their winning entry. The film will now be shown at schools across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, as well as on the TV Police website and other media such as YouTube.

JOG Spectroscopy in a Suitcase Wednesday 16th June 2010
Year 12 and 13 students were fortunate to have access to spectroscopy machines normally only available in universities thanks to the Royal Society of Chemistry Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme. This scheme allowed students to run infra red and ultraviolet spectrograms of chemicals in the class room. The students had to solve a murder mystery in the science lab by collecting evidence analysing it and interpreting the evidence. A student demonstrator from Reading University also provided an insight into university life as a science student. Douglas Slack said it was very interesting and it was good to learn practically rather than just study the theory in lessons. -from Rita Colclough.

EMAILS DESTROYING SYSTEM
The Adviser has received this extraordinary hoax email. It is one of many hoax emails being widely distributed. The emails are destroying the credibility of the system and action should be taken to stamp them out.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Anti-Terrorist and International Fraud Division.
Federal Bureau Of Investigation.
Seattle, Washington.
ATTN: BENEFICIARY
This is to Officially inform you that it has come to our notice and we have thoroughly completed an Investigation with the help of our Intelligence Monitoring Network System that you legally won the sum of $800,000.00 USD from a ongoing promo. During our investigation we discovered that your e-mail won the money from an Online Balloting System and we have authorized this winning to be paid to you via a Certified Cashier's Check.Normally, it will take up to 10 business days for an International Check to be cashed by your bank. We have successfully notified this company on your behalf that funds are to be drawn from a registered bank within the United States Of America so as to enable you cash the check instantly without any delay, henceforth the stated amount of $800,000.00 USD has been deposited with Bank Of America.We have completed this investigation and you are hereby approved to receive the winning prize as we have verified the entire transaction to be Safe and 100% risk free, due to the fact that the funds have been deposited at Bank Of America you will be required to settle the following bills directly to the Lottery Agent in-charge of this transaction whom is located in the united states. According to our discoveries, you were required to pay for the following -(1) Deposit Fee's ( Fee's paid by the company for the deposit into an American Bank which is - Bank Of America )
(2) Cashier's Check Conversion Fee ( Fee for converting the Wire Transfer payment into a Certified Cashier's Check )The total amount for everything is $360.00 (Three Hundred and sixty-US Dollars). We have tried our possible best to indicate that this $360.00 should be deducted from your winning prize but we found out that the funds have already been deposited at Bank Of America and cannot be accessed by anyone apart from you the winner, therefore you will be required to pay the required fee's to the Agent in-charge of this transaction via Western Union Money Transfer Or Money Gram.
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In order to proceed with this transaction, you will be required to contact the agent in-charge ( SAMUEL OLIVER ) via e-mail. Kindly look below to find appropriate contact information:CONTACT AGENT NAME: SAMUEL OLIVER
E-MAIL ADDRESS: mleydboc112002@yahoo.com.cnYou will be required to e-mail him with the following information:
FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER:
You will also be required to request Western Union details on how to send the required $300.00 in order to immediately ship your prize of $800,000.00 USD via Certified Cashier's Check drawn from Bank Of America, also include the following transaction code in order for him to immediately identify this transaction : EA2948-910.
This letter will serve as proof that the Federal Bureau Of Investigation is authorizing you to pay the required $360.00 ONLY to Mr. SAMUEL OLIVER via information in which he shall send to you, if you do not receive your winning prize of $800,000.00 we shall be held responsible for the loss and this shall invite a penalty of $3,000 which will be made PAYABLE ONLY to you (The Winner).
Please find below an authorized signature which has been signed by the FBI Director- Robert Mueller, also below is the FBI NSB (National SecurityFBI Director
Robert Mueller.
NSB Seal

NSB SEAL ABOVE
NOTE: In order to ensure your check gets delivered to you ASAP, you are advised to immediately contact Mr. Samuel Oliver via contact information provided above and make the required payment of $360.00 to information in which he shall provide to you

AND THE PLOT THICKENS....
ATTENTION: Fund Beneficiary.
OFFICIAL WARNING FROM THE FBI FOREIGN REMITTANCE/TELEGRAPHIC DEPT.:
It has been discovered that your contract/inheritance/winning FUND was about being transferred to an unknown account under your name. This attempt was perpetrated by someone who claims to be working for you, and that you have given him due authority to have the FUND moved to the new account.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) interferred after being alerted by the supposed bank. We investigated and found that there is a possible money laundering activity in play. The FUND (US$7,500,000.00) was found to be deposited in a top bank in America in your name pending your consent to have it transferred to the new account. It was further revealed that initial FUND transfer originated from Nigeria to England and now here in a Bank in USA. These transfers did not follow due process in line with the international FUND transfer rules and regulation.
We advice you to contact us immediately, as the funds have been stopped and are being held in our custody, until you are able to provide us with a Diplomatic Immunity Seal of Transfer (DIST) document within 3 days from the Country that authorized the transfer to certify that the funds that you are about to receive are terrorist/drug free or we shall have cause to impound the payment and subsequent prosecution. We shall release the funds to you immediately we receive this legal document and make sure that you get your payment without any further delay.
Be informed that FAILURE to have this cleared out or If you fail to provide the Documents to us, we will charge you and take appropriate action against you for not proving the legality of the funds. We will not hesitate to visit the full weight of the law upon you if you do not clear this fund.
Finally, you are expected to have the CLEARANCE DOCUMENT obtain from where the FUND originated from to have you and your fund cleared. Only then shall we release your FUND as clean money devoid of any illegality, and you will be free of any involvement. To this end, you are advised to Contact me asap for further clarification.
Note that you have 72hours to obtain this crucial Documentation. This has to be cleared! You are warned!
Faithfully Yours
Robert Mueller 111
FBI Director
Federal Bureau Of Investigation.
FBI-Washington Field Office
601 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20535
www.fbi.gov

HEAVY DEMAND FOR ST. JOHN'S MARLBOROUGH
Marlborough's new St John's School will have 100 more pupils than it allowed for from September including an increase of 90 for its sixth form. The school expects a roll of more than 1600 and will be oversubscribed in every year group.

SUCCESSFUL CHAMBER MEETING
Hungerford Chamber of Commerce president Nigel Perrin reports a highly successful chamber meeting on Monday, July 1. The meeting attended by 35 people was at the Three Swans Hotel and was sponsored by the Newbury Weekly News Group and Apple Print. Food and drink were free.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF ALLOTMENTS
An official opening of Hungerford's allotments was being organised, the last Hungerford Town Council meeting was told.

FRICTION OVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Hungerford Town Council's last meeting was told of "friction" over affordable housing at North Standen.

FOOTBRIDGE FINANCE "SAFE"
Finance for Hungerford's canal footbridge appears safe district councillor David Holtby has told Hungerford town councillors.

CUT-BACK ON CIRCULARS
Hungerford's mayor Cr Anthony Buckwell has asked that councillors cut back on unwanted circulars as a means to cutting costs.

MARLBOROUGH ALIVE TO THE SOUND OF JAZZ
Marlborough will be alive to the sound of 100 bands from 24 countries this weekend for its annual jazz festival.Jazz events will be held from tonight until Sunday night.

APOLOGIES SOUGHT
Hungerford's mayor Cr Anthony Buckwell has asked councillors to apologise if they cannot attend meetings.

PIGEON LITTER ACTIVITY
Improved cleaning of pigeon litter in Hungerford was being sought, district councillor David Holtby told Hungerford councillors before their last meeting. Network Rail were being asked to co-operate and a pest company was being consulted.

NEW PLAN FOR TRAGEDY MEMORIAL GARDEN
Hungerford's immediate former mayor Cr Elizabeth Cardwell will head a working party to deal with suggestions to improve Hungerford's Tragedy Memorial Garden.
Hungerford Town Councillors heard suggestions for the project from representatvies of Berkshire Gardens Trust before their last meeting.
Trust members proposed a re-designed plan including better soil, and replacement of plants to bring colour all the year round.
Councillors said the subject was sensitive and Hungerford did not wish to be branded the tragedy town. Families involved in the tragedy should be fully consulted and involved.
Trust members said unpaid workers could be involved under proper supervision and organisations could be invited to contribute. It was envisaged the project would cost hundreds rather than thousands of pounds.
Mayor at the time of the tragedy, Ron Tarry will be invited to join the working party.
A council decision on the project is expected in September or October.

POLICE RECOVER MOWER
Police have recovered a mower tractor stolen from the Triangle Field at Hungerford. Police say it was recovered from a garage, with community support. No charges were reported. Hungerford Town Councillors were told by PC Matt Midwinter before their last meeting that the public had generally behaved well during the world cup football. Police were gearing up for summer. Licenced premise managers were acting responsibly. The mayor, Cr
Anthony Buckwell said police in Hungerford appeared more active than in previous years and more were visible on the street.

HADCAF OPENS IN HUNGERFORD
Hungerford and District Community Arts Festival is providing entertainment for young and old.
The festival is running until July 25 and programmmes are available from Newbury Building Society.
A synopsis of events is in The Adviser What's On section.

THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT AT JOHN O'GAUNT COLLEGE
There was a new confidence at Hungerford's John O'Gaunt Community Technology College, Headteacher Neil Spurdell told Hungerford Rotary Club on Tuesday.
He said student numbers were growing, quality of teaching and teachers was improving and he was confident there would be a substantial improvement in scholastic results this year.
The college was in an ideal position to serve the community and to give high quality education and he urged parents in the area to use and benefit from it.
John O' Gaunt had seen big improvement in its environment and was becoming more community involved and he and his staff were determined to make an outstanding college that the community could be proud of.

PEACE OF MIND FROM KEYLINE SECURITY
Peace of mind is becoming and increasingly important term as the nation struggles to overcome its financial woes.
Keyline Security has been guarding Britain's homes and businesses for more than a quarter of a century and is offering district people a special home safe service incorporating keyholding, alarm response and patrols. Its service also majors on business and industrial security.
The home safe service brings peace of mind when you leave your home and importantly when you are away on holiday.
In business, no businessman wants to return to the office after a hard day because an intruder alarm has activated at all hours of the night and morning.
Phone Keyline Security on 01380 828518 and hear how they can bring you peace of mind at very reasonable cost. See adverisements in this issue.

THE BEAR'S NEW WINE LIST LAUNCHED
Hungerford's Bear Hotel launched its new wine list in the hotel's Brasserie on Thursday evening. Guests were treated to a new range of delicious wines from many parts of the world by Daniel O'Keefe of Hallgarten.

FROXFIELD FIRE
An electrical fault in an airing cupboard may have been the cause of a fire at one of Froxfield's almshouses last Monday week. Swift action by a painter who raised the alarm, and response by fire brigades, saved a disaster. Substantial smoke damage was caused and there were no injuries.

"DISRESPECTFUL MASSACRE REFERENCE"
Dear Sir:
I write with regard your article on the 'silent respect for Cumbria', and feel a need to express my great disappointment in the author of the piece.
The word 'infamous' was extremely inappropriate, and disrespectful to the memory of those that died that day, and those of us that live daily with the memories of our experiences of that day. The word need not have been used at all!! regards Carol H Hungerford Berkshire.

HUNGERFORD IN BLOOM
Hungerford in Bloom judging will be on July 17 Cr Margaret Wilson reports. She urges residents and businesses to participate for gardeing vouchers for the best resident garden and the best business garden. Phone Margaret on 01488 683758 for information.

HUNGERFORD TOWN PLANS
Hungerford Town Council is looking to a further town plan for 2025. The move follows criticism of aspects of the town. The 2010 plan was drawn up by a committee representing various organisations and which included several town councillors. The matter will be discussed at the next council meeting and better liaison will be sought with the 2010 committee.

OBJECTION TO TRADING LICENCE
Hungerford Town Council was objecting to a street trading licence for trade between midnight and 2am Cr Hudson said at the last council meeting.

COUNCIL ACCOUNTS ON TRACK
Hungerford's precept was £186,036 and accounts were on track, Cr Gwynneth Bullock told the last council meeting. The council's assets had risen £52,000 to £752,00 in the past year.

HUNGERFORD FOOD FESTIVAL
Moves were afoot for a Hungerford Food Festival, Cr Peter Harries told the last Hungerford Town Council meeting. He said a licence would be required to hold it at the Triangle field.

SILENT RESPECT FOR CUMBRIA
Hungerford's mayor, Cr Anthony Buckwell called Hungerford Town Council to a minute's silence at the last council meeting to respect the dead and injured from the Cumbria massacre. He said the council had sent a message of sympathy to Cumbria. The council received 60 to 70 press requests for comment based on the infamous Hungerford massacre.

PROPERTY HOLDERS RESPONSIBLE FOR PIGEONS
West Berkshire Council has told Hungerford Town Council the pigeon problem in Hungerford is the responsibility of property owners. District Councillor David Holtby told the last council meeting there was no easy solution to the problem. Cr Peter Harries said that what the pigeons left on the pavements was surely a West Berkshire responsibility. Cr Hudson said the problem had gone on for years.

POLICE INVESTIGATE MOWER THEFT
Police have assured Hungerford Town Council they are investigating the theft of a ride-on mower from Hungerford's Triangle Field. The last town council meeting was told the matter was under investigation and no arrest had been made. The theft is one of a number in the district that may be attributed to the same gang.

POLICE BORDER CO-OPERATION
Hungerford Police told the last Hungerford Town Council meeting there had been a fall in crime over the area. Police said attention was being paid to co-operation with Marlborough police district where strong border alliances were being built. Hampshire were also being asked to co-operate.

HOTEL REFUSAL RECOMMENDED
District Councillor David Holtby told the last Hungerford Town Council meeting that it was being recommended that planning permission for an hotel in Charnham Park be refused.

POLL IN FAVOUR OF HOTEL
A total of 90 Hungerford people responded to a Hungerford Chamber of Commerce poll for and against a budget hotel proposed for the town. The result was 58 in favour and 32 against. It could be accurately assumed that most people who voted had potential financial reasons.

GRAFTON PARISH JUMBLE SALE
I am contacting you with regard to Grafton Parish, Near Marlborough and the news that we are holding a Jumble and Bric-a-Brac sale on Saturday 12th June from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Coronation Hall in East Grafton (SN8 3DB). All proceeds from the sale are being shared between the Grafton Parish Defibrillator Fund, the Coronation Hall and Graton CofE School – all very worthwhile causes and so we would be extremely grateful for any publicity you may be able to provide!
If you require further information, then please do not hesitate to contact me. Additional information on the Sale is below and attached. Regards
Susie Brew Grafton Parish Council 07802 444022

COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR ESTABLISHED
We spoke some time ago about informing the people of Chilton Foliat about the access and use of the community defibrillator. As I am sure you will have seen, the scheme is now live in Chilton Foliat. It means that any emergency where a person collapses will be instructed about how to access and use the defibrillator. We must accept that many people will not want to face the possibility of having to carry out emergency life saving (and statistically only 1 in 3 will attempt CPR). I have run some awareness sessions for people in Chilton Foliat and surrounding communities, all of those who attended asked to attend additional training. We will be setting dates for community first aid training for CF in the next week.
St John’s students triumph in cookery challenge
Two students from St John’s in Marlborough have triumphed in a Cookery Challenge organised by Swindon College and sponsored by the Blunsdon House Hotel in Swindon.
Ella Rees and Amy Gillespie, both age 15, beat nine other local schools to reach the final where four schools competed for the chance to have their meal added to the menu at the Blunsdon House Hotel.
The competition placed an emphasis on healthy eating using local produce. The pair had 90 minutes cooking time and created a delicious meal of chicken in parma ham and lemon zest accompanied by parsnip and potato mash served with broccoli spears and tomatoes on the vine with a balsamic reduction. Dessert was a melt in the middle chocolate pudding served with an orange flavoured crème fraiche.
The competitors gained points not only for their cooking skills but on how locally sourced and nutritious their ingredients were.
The prize is to have the winning meal added to the menu in Nichols Restaurant, part of the four star Blunsdon House Hotel, and a meal for the families of the two winning students. -KATE HUNTER

RESTAURANT AN ART GALLERY
Students and teachers at St John’s School have turned Marlborough restaurant Brasserie Gérard into an art gallery in a bid to raise funds for the school.
  A joint initiative between the school and the High Street restaurant, the gallery is aiming to raise £1,000 for St John’s by Bastille Day (14th July) by showcasing a range of art produced by staff and older students at the school, and offering all the works for sale.
  St John’s Development Officer Kate Hunter is delighted that St John’s budding artists will have an outlet in the town to showcase their work.
“ The Marlborough community has already been so generous helping make the new school a reality. We hope that the Brasserie Gérard gallery will not only showcase the tremendous talent we have at the school but also provide some truly outstanding pieces of art that can grace the homes and offices of Marlborough, and raise money for the school at the same time”.
Honouring the restaurant’s commitment to raise funds for St John’s School in its first year of trading, general manager Darren Iley commented;
“ We are already off to a good start with £360 in the pot from our VIP opening night. By providing wall-space for this initiative and selling artwork to local art collectors we hope to be able to meet, and even exceed, the £1,000 target.”
   Artwork will be displayed and available for purchase in Brasserie Gérard from now until July. Half the sale price will be given to the artist and half will benefit St John’s.

MARLBOROUGH TRAFFIC PROBLEMS CONTINUE
Marlborough’s traffic problems continue to bring misery to visitors and residents alike. The main Swindon road into Marlborough experienced heavy queues throughout the weekend with traffic reportedly backed up as far as Ogbourne. On Saturday the progress of cars passing the common was little better than walking pace.
The Monday morning rush hour saw queues on Pewsey Road, the top side of the High Street, London Road and Kingsbury Street. Many businesses have reported a downturn in customers and the unusual sight of numerous parking spaces in the High Street at what would be considered peak times, seems to bear this out.

HUNGERFORD ALLOTMENT AGREEMENTS RATIFIED
Hungerford Town Council on Monday ratified its allotment agreements for Marsh Lane and Fairfields. There are about 70 allotments and some are still available with preference for local people.

PARKING PROBLEM "HORRENDOUS"
Marlborough Town Council will do all it can to keep traffic and parking inconvenience to a minimum in the town. Mayor Cr Ross at Monday's council meeting described the problem as horrendous as street works continue. Traders report a slump of up to 20% in business. The council will write to Wiltshire County Council seeking help. suspension of parking bays in Pewsey Road is being considered.

MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL DOUBT
Doubts were raised about the future of Marlborough's new school at Monday's town council meeting.
Cr Hannaford Dobson said she had heard on sound authority that the school might not go ahead.
Cr Nick Fogg said accounts for the new school were passed a few weeks ago.

NEW MARLBOROUGH MAYOR TAKES OVER
Marlborough's new mayor Cr Andrew Ross has played a major part in reviving the town's financial status.
He was sworn in on Monday night nominated by Cr G. Francis and seconded by Cr S. Radnedge.
Deputy mayor is Cr A Kirk Wilson nominated by Cr Pitts seconded by Cr G Loosemore.
Cr Francis said Cr Pitts had been pro-active on the financial side and had steered the council through a stormy period.
Cr Pitts said Marlborough was now ready to move on with financial matters and restoration of its pride.
Work would be carried out on the town hall, a heritage resources centre and the freedom of entry to the town for the Army Intelligence Battalion.
Our overseas servicemen and women would be supported by a second Help the Heroes dinner on November 5 with a target of £1000.
Marlborough's Sports Forum would be re-established with the aim of helping young people into sports careers. An appeal for £5000 would be made for this project.
Cr Pitts's mother was twice Mayor of Marlborough.

MARLBOROUGH MAYOR'S SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Marlborough's outgoing mayor Cr Nick Fogg used a strong sense of humour and tenacity to steer the council ship to calmer waters through sometimes choppy seas.
He can look back on an outstanding year of achievemeent.
In his retiring address to Monday's Mayor Making Ceremony, Cr Fogg said he believed the restoration of confidence in politics would come from the grass roots of local government where councillors gave their all to their community without pay.
He particularly referred to the new town Clerk Mr Liam Costello as a man of great integrity, warmth and kindness.
Cr Fogg said he was thrilled that the Marlborough Literary Festival would go ahead in September and that Marlborough would retain its artist in residence and continue to develop its arts association.
He urged development of community orchards in the town to the point where Marlborough could become "a town in an orchard" and he said October 17 would be Apple Day in the town.
Positive efforts were being made to have Marlborough better known in the world and in the past year he had visited Marlborough New Zealand for its 150th anniversary and Marlborough Canada.
He urged that more be done to promote Marlborough High Street and its weekly Wednesday and Saturday markets.
During the year Cr Fogg attended 276 different engagements.

HUNGERFORD HOTEL PROJECT OPPOSED
Hungerford Town Council's environment and planning committee will recommend to the town council that it opposes planning application for an hotel on the Charnham Park estate.
The committee made its decision at a meeting on Monday night attended by members of the public, three publicans and a bed and breakfast proprietor.
Town Clerk Jennie Collins said the meeting was told the land the hotel would be built upon was designated for light industry in the town's 20/10 plan and an hotel was not likely to employ many people. Added to that there was opposition to the hotel's blank facade and appearance.
The council is likely to approve the committee's finding and it will then go to West Berkshire Council's Western Area Planning Committee. Hungerford Town Council will seek a hearing in committee attended by its representative.

AREA IS ALIVE WITH FLOWERS
The whole area is alive wih Spring flowers. Among the noticeable features we have seen this week are the floral displays in the gardens of Littlecote House and Hungerford Care Home. Added to this is the magnificent display at Chilton Foliat's Wheatsheaf. Well done all involved in helping the beauty of this area. We would like to hear of other displays so that people may see them at their best.

MANY WELCOME NEW VICAR
St Mary's Church, Chilton Foliat saw a large congregation on Sunday at a welcoming service to the new Whitton Benefice Team Rector The Reverend Simon Weeden and his wife Judith. Simon replaces Sandy and John Railton who retired last year. Lunch and drinks were served in St Mary's after the morning service.

LETTER TO EDITOR
Sir: I am trying to find out what happened to the Mildenhall (Wilts) School registers, log books etc. when it closed in 1969.
I have tried the Wiltshire Record Office, Wiltshire County Council, and the Church of England, no luck; it has been suggested they maybe in private hands.
If you can help in any way I would be very grateful. Thank you, Myrtle Cooper ejm31@btinternet.com

NEW COUNCILLOR WELCOMED
Hungerford's mayor Cr Anthony Buckwell welcomed new councillor Rupert Thompson to the chamber at the last town council meeting.

ADVISER OPINION
The nation will vote for a new government tomorrow (Thursday) amid unprecedented uncertainty. Electors want stable, efficient government, but confidence has been undermined by the Westminster expenses scandal. Adding to the confusion is the fact that all expenses information will not be revealed until after the election. Huge sacrifices would appear to lie ahead for all taxpayers after record government borrowing and huge employment and expenditure in the public sector. Party leaders appear to have avoided putting all their cards on the table for cuts in expenditure and tax increases. It would appear that the Conservative Party as a major party, has the most to offer for a stable Britain. A hung Parliament would not be in the nation's interest.

TRUG BASKETS FOR SCHOOLS
Trug baskets had been distributed to schools to encourage students to produce their own food, Cr Bill Acworth told the last Hungerford Town Council meeting.

RAILWAY STATION FUTURE
Hungerford Town Council was looking into the future of Hungerford Railway Station, Cr Richard Hudson told the last council meeting.

LOW COST HOTEL DISCUSSION
Hungerford Town council's environment and general purposes committee will dIscuss establishment of a low cost hotel at Charnham Park at a meeting on Monday evening.

ST. SAVIOUR'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Hungerford Town Council is moving to create a designated wildlife sanctuary in St Saviour's church area. The project is being overseen by Cr Bill Acworth.

OBJECTION TO MOBILE FOOD STALL
Hungerford Town Council will object to an application for a further mobile food stall licence for Hungerford's main street. The last council meeting was told there was an application for a further Kebab stall. There was already one stall and a shop and the town did not rerquire a further one, the meeting was told.

NEW MAYOR FAST-FORWARDS HUNGERFORD
Hungerford's new mayor Cr Anthony Buckwell has wasted no time injecting vitality into the work ahead.
And in doing so he has warned of tough future fiancial times. There's going to be a pinch and we must endeavour to leave a good legacy for the next council on May 4, 2011, he said.
Cr Buckwell was elected unopposed to the position at Tuesday's Hungerford Town Council meeting on the nomination of retiring mayor, Cr Elizabeth Cardwell.
Cr Buckwell has chaired the council's finance and general purposes committee and has been responsible for maintaining and developing the council's sound financial status.
"Hungerford is our town and we are about working for it" he told councillors.
Committee reports will be moved to the head of the council agenda in future to enable full debate and further action within the meeting.
A working party will be established to advise on Hungerford parking and to report back to council in October. Hungerford Town and Manor and other relevant organisations will be consulted.
Liaison will be continued with Hungerford Chamber of Commerce, forwarding work of the past year.
Deputy Mayor of Hungerford and chairman of the finance and general purposes committee is Cr Gwynneth Bullock.

RETIRING MAYOR SAYS THANKS TO HUNGERFORD
Hungerford's retiring mayor Cr Elizabeth Cardwell on Tuesday thanked all who helped her during her year in office.
She said she carried out her duties with pride and she thanked her family, the public, councillors and staff.
Her highly successful term saw her attending more than 150 functions in a year that achieved among many things, progress with the canal footbridge, friendship benches, tragedy gardens, council badges and past mayoral badges.
Crs Gwynneth Bullock and David Liddiard moved a vote of thanks for her work.
New mayor, Cr Anthony Buckwell thanked Cr Cardwell for her "tremendous effort" and her legacy of youth work in her term of office.

DOWNGRADING "LUDICROUS"
Downgrading of the Swindon to Marlborough road had gone no further at this stage, District Councillor Paul Hewer told the last Hungerfgord Town Council meeting. Cr Hewer described the suggestion as ludicrous and he said the new M.P. would be lobbied.

FOOTBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION IN SPRING?
Construction of Hungerford's new canal footbridge was not expected to begin until next Spring, Distrit Councillor Paul Hewer told the last Hungerford Town Council meeting. He said the preferred design was established and the project was not being rushed through. Likely cost could exceed the £400,000 to £500,000 estimate.

DEATH OF DAVID HENDERSON
The death has occurred in Australia of David Arnold Thornley Henderson, only son of wartime bandleader Roger Henderson and his wife Judy. David leaves his wife Fern and children Roger, Nick and Anna.

SQUATTER INVESTIGATION SOUGHT
Hungerford police have been asked to investigate a squatter site established on St John Ambulance land at Hungerford Railway Station behind the police station. Public concern is reported as to the future of the squat.

LITTER AND BEHAVIOUR PROBLEM
Marlborough's annual parish meeting was told of concern at bad behaviour and language by young people in public places and at the youth centre and skate park. There was also concern at litter and an emergence of empty beer bottles in public places.

CR ROSS PRAISED FOR FINANCIAL EXPERTISE
Malborough's finances had been turned around mainly through the professional skill of Cr Andrew Ross Marlborough's mayor Cr Nick Fogg told the annual parish meeting. Cr Fogg said Cr Ross, who is chairman of finance had led the council to a more stable condition.

SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR MARLBOROUGH
Marlborough mayor Nick Fogg at Monday night's annual parish meeting reported a successful year for the town. He said the council had formed a positive team and he complimented Cr Richard Pitts on his "great work on the recreation reserve". The area board was working well and money was set aside for the dreams and wishes project. Provision was being made for a theatre among many future plans. Highlight of the year was his visit to Marlborough New Zealand for the city's 150th anniversary. Valuable links had been established between Marlborough (NZ) College and St. John's School. A literary festival was planned for September. Brian Hanlon had been appointed artist in residence to the town and an art exhibition was planned for a week from April 23 in the town hall. A working party had been established for a city shop and orchard. A professional gardener had been appointed to oversee the town's floral decorations and businesses and the public would be encouraged to sponsor floral decorations. Cr Fogg thanked all for their support and town clerk Liam costello and Sue and Linda in the office.

A4 DESCRIBED AS DANGEROUS
Marlborough's annual parish meeting on Monday night was told there was a lack of confidence in road repairs. Cr Radnege said the problem was a lack of supervision. Cr Dow said the potholes would be dealt with by the end of April. The A4 was described at the meeting as dangerous.

MARLBOROUGH ANNUAL PARISH MEETING POORLY ATTENDED
Marlborough's annual parish meeting on Monday night was attended by only four members of the public in an audience of 23 including 11 town councillors. Mayor, Nick Fogg said he felt the poor attendance was an indicator that parishioners were satisfied.

RECEPTION MARKS MAYOR'S SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Hungerford's Mayor, Elizabeth Cardwell entertained many civic and district leaders and contributors at her Mayoral Reception in the Croft Hall on Sunday.
The reception was to thank all contrbutors to a successful year at Hungerford.
Cr Cardwell said she was at first cautious at the idea of being mayor, but enthusiam had grown and she had been persuaded to take the position.
During her term of office, when she retires soon, whe will have attended about 150 functions on behalf of council. She declined two invitations because of other prior committments.
She said she had paid a lot of attention to the youth of Hungerford during the year and she appealed to citizens to be tolerant.
During the reception, one of the town's leading bands from John O'Gaunt College played lively music.
Cr Cardwell thanked her deputy Jenny booth, family, friends, councillors and staff for their help during the year.

MARLBOROUGH ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Marlborough Town Council has called its annual parish meeting for the town hall assembly room at 7pm on Monday, April 12.

GOOD TURNOUT TO LEGION MEETING
Hungerford branch of the Royal British Legion will hold a committee meeting next Wednesday, April 14 to consider proposals from the emergency meeting last Wednesday.
Branch president Jack Williams reported a good turnout to the meeting at which some seven major proposals were listed.
Mr Williams said many who attended read about the meeting in The Adviser.

CHILD'S HONDA MOTORBIKE STOLEN
A red and white Honda child's motorbike was stolen from Boxford before Easter. Thieves gained entry to a locked garage by smashing through heavy oak and cutting the lock from the door. Newbury police are enquiring but have not reported progress. The theft was one of several reported in the district in recent weeks.

RUPERT THOMPSON JOINS COUNCIL
Rupert Thompson has been co-opted to serve on Hungerford Town Council. This week's council meeting was told he had attended meetings as an observer and had also helped with various projects. Mr Thompson was the sole applicant for co-option
ALARMING SURVEY ON EYE HEALTH CARE
Survey reveals alarming attitudes to eye health in Berkshire…
As headaches go untreated
A survey showing how well we look after our eyesight has revealed that 22% of people in Berkshire confess to ‘putting up’ with painful headaches linked to poor vision rather than seeking help from an optician.
The survey of 3,000 people was commissioned by The Sight Care Group - a support organisation for independent opticians - and was conducted by One Poll.
It shows just how little care people take these days with their eyesight, with a quarter admitting to not having been for an eye test for more than two years, despite 45% thinking they would benefit.
Even more worrying is that 46% said they would only go to the opticians if there was a problem with their eyesight. Conversely, 71% of those surveyed value their eyesight above all their other four senses including hearing, touch, taste and smell.
Analysing the findings of the survey, Paul Surridge, chief executive of the Sight Care Group, said: “It’s worrying that even painful headaches aren’t enough to force people into going for an eye test and that so many people are putting their eye health at risk by not visiting an optician on a regular basis.
“ Eye health is vitally important and it’s only when people are faced with serious sight problems that they do something about it.”
Sight Care is keen to highlight that independent opticians have been an integral part of community life for decades and continue to play a vital role in serving the eye care needs of local people.
Paul added: “We’d like to see more people placing greater emphasis on the health of their eyes and in doing so discover the value of visiting an independent optician.”
The survey also found that 25% of respondents preferred to visit their local independent and over 43% acknowledged the quality of care and service an independent optician provides, with 37% agreeing that independents are an important part of community life.
“ Independent opticians are highly skilled professionals that take the time to understand a person and their lifestyle when reviewing the health of their eyes. As more and more independent businesses come under pressure to survive, independent opticians are thriving by offering great eye care and eye wear for all the family.
“ I’d urge anyone who hasn’t had their eyes examined in the last two years to get in touch with their local independent optician.”
The Sight Care Group is a not-for profit organisation working to promote the values of independent optical practices. It is launching a nationwide awareness campaign to promote independent practices in their local community.
People can find out more about their local independent practice and get tips and advice on taking care of their eyes by visiting the Eye Love My Local Independent Optician campaign website: www.eyelovelocal.co.uk

YET ANOTHER SCAM
This is yet another scam in our rapidly deteriorating society:There are now so many on the internet that it is difficult determining the genuine messages.
Hi Everyone
This is a really clever scam and would probably succeed most of the time.
WILTSHIRE POLICE
Keeping you informed
Swindon Police Station Gablecross Shrivenham Road South Marston Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4RB Telephone: 0845 408 7000
Swindon Crime Reduction Department
Hi all,
This has been passed on via another Force area through our own Fraud Department In Wiltshire Constabulary, and it is a very convincing SCAM.
We have been asked to disseminate the information as widely and was quickly as we can through Neighbourhood Watch, School Safe and others.
This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself..
One of our employees was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and I was called on Thursday from "MasterCard". The scam works like this: Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify.
This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London ?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?" You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?"
Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number.
But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to our card. Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening.
Please pass this on to all your family and friends.. By informing each other, we protect each other..
Paul Phelps PC1102 Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer.
HUNGERFORD SWING BRIDGE CLOSED
From the Mayor of Hungerford, Elizabeth Cardwell: At the request of British Waterways an emergency closure notice has been placed on Hungerford Swing Bridge. This carries footpath 43 across the canal at the rear of St Lawrence's Church.
The closure is for emergency bridge Repairs. The initial closure is for 3 weeks but is anticipated it will be extended for a further three.
Kennet and Avon Canal will remain open with the footpath closed.
Diversion will be along the canal bank to Bridge Street, A4 and footpath 33.
FINE HISTORIC CAR RESTORER RIGHT HERE AT MEMBURY
1.4.10: One of England's finest classic and historic car restorers is situated at Membury ready to serve a growing number of car enthusiasts.
Stanton motorsports are at Unit D, Aerial business Park, Membury telephone 01488 71872 email steve@stantonmotorsports.co.uk
The company is recruiting staff and needs a motorsports engineer with experience of historic cars.
Stanton Motorsports have been working on fabulous historic cars for 15 years, four of them at Membury.
They have five fully trained mechanical engineers who work on all historic cars from Model A Fords to Cobra 7s.
Their great speciality with the race season coming up is their skill at preparing and servicing cars.
Their strength is also in their precision with engine building and development, camshaft design and valve train analysis and fully computerised engine dyno work.
Why not give them a buzz and give your old girl a treat? -Tel. 01488 71872. -theweeklyadviser.com

MARLBOROUGH JUNIOR FOOTBALL GROUND CRISIS
31.3.10: Marlborough Town Council will act to find 12 junior football teams grounds to play on after a plea by a junior player to the council before the last council meeting.The council will investigate a rota of grounds available.

31.3.10: SMITHS MAY REMAIN A SHOP IN MARLBOROUGH
The former Smiths greengrocer's shop in Marlborough High Street may still remain a shop. This was made clear before the last Marlborough Town Council meeting when a member of the public said he had applied for a retail licence and had read a report that the building would be let for offices at a reduced rate. The mayor, Cr Nick Fogg said the report was not entirely accurate.

31.3.10: "PLEASE ANSWER COUNCIL QUESTIONS"
Marlborough Town Council has been asked to reply to questions put to it in writing. Questions referred to committees are said to not always have been answered.This was highlighted before the last Marlborough Town council meeting.

SUPERMARKET GIANTS SEEK MARLBOROUGH SITE
31.3.10: Marlborough Town council has confirmed that two supermarket giants are seeking to establish in the town and that legal advice is being sought as to which should have preferencve. The council recently supported an application by one supermarket group but is reported to have since rescinded that motion.

HISTORY OF DOLLS' HOUSES
HHA meeting 24/3/10.
Sue Broughton
Having brought 4 Dolls' Houses with her, Sue proceeded to give us a short history of Dolls' Houses, from their origin in Egyptian times up to the present. The Egyptians certainly had straw dolls for children, and it is not too far fetched to think they probably were kept in some sort of house, in keeping with the time. Dolls have survived from this time but not houses.
Dolls' Houses really developed in the 17th century in northern Europe, particularly Germany and Holland , and also Italy. The oldest Doll’s House in the UK is at Uppark House, dates from 1700AD, and can be viewed. There is another notable one at Audley End, and the original Queen Mary Doll’s house is in the Bethnal Green Toy Museum.
This was a fascinating talk from an enthusiast who has 28 Dolls' Houses at home and certainly knew her subject. The next scheduled talk is "John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford" by local historian Fred Bailey on Wednesday 28th April.

CHILTON FOLIAT W.I. AND VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE EVENTS
Chilton Foliat's W.I. and Village Hall Committee have much to offer in entertainment in the coming warmer months.
Liz Outridge reports that the W.I. invites you to a Wines and Food of the World event from 7.30pm on Saturday, April 10 in the Village Hall. Guest speaker will be wine expert Glen Anderson. Info tel. 01488 681334. On Friday, April 2, Chilton Foliat Village Hall committee will hold a Let's Celebrate St. George family event with fun, music and dancing from 7.30pm. On Saturday, April 24 Chilton Foliat Hall committee will hold a Tabletop Sale with everything from houseldold goods, books, ceramics, glassware, beautiful handmade cards and much more. Doors open at 10 am to 1pm. Table pitches at £7. Tel 07863139022 or email hatty@easynet.co.uk. On Saturday, May 22 Chilton Foliat Village Hall committee will hold a Quiz and Hot Supper Nite with the family with food provided by the Wheatsheaf. Club draw, raffle and prizes. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 17,18 and 19 the Chilton Foliat Village Hall committee will hold its well established annual Autum Art Exhibition. Info call 07999954922 email mary.roper@tiscali.co.uk

HUNGERFORD CHAMBER TAKES THE LEAD
18.3.10: Hungerford Chamber of Commerce President Nigel Perrin has commented on the successful political debate in Hungerford Town Hall onThursday, March 11:
I think everyone that came along, will agree that the Chamber organised ‘Question time’ style political debate in the Corn Exchange last Thursday was a resounding success. Richard Benyon the current Conservative sitting member of parliament, the Labour candidate Hannah Cooper and the Liberal Democrat candidate David Rendell attended and were thoroughly ‘grilled’ by our question master David Small with prepared questions. Following this there was a half hour of questions from the floor which provided an extra frisson of excitement to the proceedings. The feedback from the candidates and the, at least 150 audience that packed the hall was extremely positive with most happy that the questions had been fully explored and answered, if not necessarily to their satisfaction.
It was a great event for Hungerford and we should all be proud that we were the first town in West Berkshire and the area to organise such an event. The Hungerford Chamber of Commerce – always taking the lead!

15,000 BIKERS RAISE MORE THAN £90,000
IN AFGHAN LOYALTY RIDE
An estimated 15,000 bikers raised more than £90,000 in an Afghan War Heroes Charity ride through Wootton Bassett on Sunday.
This is Chris Stone's account of the incredible event which saw bikers gather from all over Britain:
On Mothers' Day Sunday the 14th March I had the honour of joining 15,000 plus others on a motorcycle ride through the Town of Wotton Bassett, Wiltshire, to thank the town for all their support and grieving for our fallen heroes that they have so willingly shown.
This was also an opportunity to help the charity, organized by three mothers, who so willingly gave up their time, and the blonde lady in leathers whose name I do not know unfortunately, and who I was initially told to give my cheque to, who gave her time to organize the event. I understand that initially it was hoped to get around 2000 to 4000 bikers to do the ride, but after 10,399 had registered the Wiltshire Police told the Charity that no more riders could take part, basically I presume because of traffic worries.
My colleague and I arrived at approx 8.30am on Hullaving Airdrome main runway, and approximately 200 bikers had already arrived. As we were paying our dues to do the ride, bikers were already lining up behind us in their hundreds to enter, many of whom were doing the same as my friend and I by paying double the £5.00 fee, to help the charity as much as possible.
I cannot put into to words the superb feeling created by the sight of all these Guys and Gals on their motorcycles who were arriving throughout the whole day and before we left to start our journey to Wotton Bassett. The whole of the runway was a mass of bikes and people, everyone of whom was having a great time, especially over such a tremendous spectacle.
I personally collected £1000-30 from friends and people who live near me in Hungerford and various businesses and family all of who were just tremendous in their donations and I was told to give the cheque to the lovely Blonde in leathers, ha, ha, that could have been any of hundreds that were there. However I am pleased to say she directed me to the three mothers of the Charity organization.
We left Hullaving at approx. 11.15 and followed the A429 to Burton Hill, the B4042 to Callows Cross, to Callow Hill, White Hill Lane, then the A3102 to Wotton Bassett.
Along the whole of the route the feeling was fantastic, as wherever you looked, people, whole families, at every house, lay-by, field entrance, road junction, were lining the route waving and cheering to all of us, and Wootton Bassett itself was overcrowded with people again just cheering and waving to us, having something to be cheerful about for a change, instead of our poor heroes returning.
I would like to thank all the people near where I live and others plus the businesses listed for their support in raising £1000-30 for this Charity. My daughter also opened a web-site to the charity in my name through which a further £79.92 was collected. The feeling to give this money over was absolutely wonderful:-
Hungerford Service Station, Hungerford Butchers, Lloyds Bank Hungerford, Kaliedescope, Aldbourne Butchers, Arthur (Friday Fresh Fish), Chain Mail, M.G.Dodds Electrical, The Veterinary Hospital Hungerford, Peter Sands Dentistry Abingdon, Staff at Fischer Fixings Wallingford. Many, many thanks once again for all the support:
Christopher Stone

THIEVES GRAB GARDEN EQUIPMENT
Valuable garden equipment has been stolen from sheds at Chilton Foliat. The thefts have been reported to police who emphasise the need to write the postcode on equipment and record the equipment manufacturing number. Pens are available through police stations.

$A1 BILLION IN REAL ESTATE
Australia does not appear to have felt the full impact of the world recession yet. Melbourne's real estate agents last week sold $A1 billion of private property. Melbourne is said to be Australia's fastest growing major Australian city.

RAILWAY PARKING CHARGE?
There have been reports of railway employees from other centres joining Hungerford district residents in using the free Hungerford Railway Station car park to the point of capacity. There has been suggestion that parking may be charged soon.

NIGEL PERRIN HEADS HUNGERFORD CHAMBER
8.3.2010: Hungerford proprietor of Three Marketeers publicity company, Nigel Perrin took over as president of Hungerford Chamber of Commerce at the chamber's annual meeting in the Three Swans Hotel on March 4.He took over from proprietor of Sugarmouse, Ben Blake whose successful chairmanship steered the chamber toward an even more successful future.Among his chievements were the cementing of relations between the chamber and Hungerford Town Council greatly helped by Councillor Anthony Buckwell and a closer relationship with Hungerford Rotary Club. Ben presided over the Hungerford town parking refund scheme and the balancing of the books.In particular he saw the chamber go from a loss of £6000 for the Victorian Extravaganza to a small surplus. Chamber secretary David Small and treasurer George Styles said Ben had done particularly well and was able to find simple solutions to relatively tough problems.For his good work, he was presented with a silver wine coaster and magnum by George Styles. Nigel Perrin said he would seek new members, particularly from the professional field and more prominence for Hungerford in The Newbury Weekly News.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to open new St John’s
It was announced today that HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the new St John’s School in Marlborough to officially open the new building, on Tuesday 23rd February.
During the visit Her Royal Highness will be escorted on a tour of the new school by Headteacher Dr Patrick Hazlewood and will meet some of the 1,550 students aged 11-18 and staff before unveiling a plaque to commemorate The Duchess’ visit and officially open the building.
“It will be a great honour to welcome The Duchess of Cornwall to St John’s. We are extremely proud of our new school and I am delighted that Her Royal Highness has taken such an interest and agreed to officially open the building” said Headteacher Dr Patrick Hazlewood.
St John’s Marlborough is thought to be the only self-funded new-build state secondary school in the UK. The new school opened on 7th December 2009 and was funded by a combination of income from sale of land and fundraising. The building replaces two overcrowded and dilapidated 1960s sites that were over a mile apart. The new school is a modern and exciting design that maximises the use of space and natural light and provides a range of modern facilities that will benefit the entire local community.

Nick Hewer to Judge St John’s Apprentices
Sir Alan Sugar’s right-hand man on the BBC programme The Apprentice is visiting St John’s School in Marlborough next week to judge a group of students taking part in an Apprentice-style competition.
Nick Hewer, who was born in Swindon, will be at St John’s on 2 February. He was invited to St John’s by student Belle Farman who won the school’s competition in 2009. Mr Hewer will be given a tour of the new school by Headteacher Dr Hazlewood and will then address 300 St John’s students including Sixth Form students and Business Studies and Diploma students before joining the panel of senior staff who will judge the presentations and select the winning Apprentice.
The school’s Apprentice competition runs over two days and during that time sixteen Year 10 students will work on a series of challenges before being whittled down to a final two.

ROTARY DONATION TOWARD SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Annabel King, Chairman of Hungerford Rotary’s Youth service Committee presented a cheque for £250 to Dee Anderson, Deputy Head of Hungerford Primary School towards the cost of special equipment and aids, such as the puppets and coloured numeracy pieces.
The President expressed, “A wish to stay in very close contact with the school especially during this year, their Centenary in September.”


FIRST FORMAL EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS
The first formal event in the new St John’s was held on Thursday evening and was a huge success, attended by 400 guests who all had an opportunity to look around the new school, and who helped to raise over £7,000 towards the fundraising campaign for the new school.
The idea for the event was proposed by Moran’s Catering, and proprietors Steve & Della Moran provided all the canapés for the reception at no cost to St John’s. Drinks were sponsored by local businesses Earthline, Carter Jonas, Scarlett & Edwards and Covered Occasions, and invitations were sponsored by Town Printers. Their support has meant that 100% of the money raised from ticket sales has directly benefited the school and this, combined with donations from people who were unable to attend, resulted in the event.
The guests enjoyed drinks and canapés with music from St John’s students. All the waiters and waitresses were also St John’s students who all gave their time to help make the evening a success.
Headteacher Dr Hazlewood addressed the guests, thanking Moran’s and the other sponsors for their support and welcoming all the visitors, in making the evening a success. He also thanked all the students who had given their time to support the evening as waiters, musicians, or as guides around the school. Dr Hazlewood then talked about the new school, and thanked architect Neil Armitage, who came up with the original design for the building and who has followed the project over ten years through to completion.
Steve Moran also spoke briefly, thanking the other sponsors for their support and speaking highly of St John’s school and its students. Parent Gary Rawlinson also stood up to give spontaneous thanks to Dr Hazlewood and the staff at St John’s for their dedication to the school.
Dr Hazlewood then invited guests to explore the new building. Guests were given a plan of the school and St John’s staff and sixth form students were on hand to answer questions.
St John’s will be acknowledging Moran’s support by adding a plaque to one of the three food technology rooms.
A number of other events are scheduled at the school, including an invitation to everyone who has made a donation to support the new school to meet Dr Hazlewood on 28th January, and an Open Day is being held on Saturday 30th January from 10am to 2pm to give the whole community the opportunity to look around the school.

THAW REVEALS DAMAGED ROAD SURFACES
Despite the impressive speed of the thaw, many of the district's roads have been left looking rather beaten and bruised. A stretch in Marlborough, along London Road was particularly bad, with large strips reduced to loose gravel.
Sunday saw some emergency work carried out to the carriageway in preparation for the Monday morning rush hour.

HOTEL AND SUPERMARKET FOR CHARNHAM PARK?
Barton Willmore developers have put a preliminary draft form plan to Hungerford Town Council for an hotel and supermarket off Charnham Street in the Herongate area.
To date there appear to be mixed feelings among Hungerford traders.
The proposal is for:
• A budget supermarket of up to 1,000 sqm (approx 10,764 sq. ft.) accessed from Charnham Street
• A budget hotel of approximately 63 bedrooms with an ancillary restaurant, accessed from Herongate
• Associated car parking and landscaping enhancements
• Creation of a new vehicular access on to Charnham Street
Two planning applications are intended before Christmas; an outline application for the budget supermarket and a full application for the budget hotel.
The site has an extant planning permission for an office
headquarters building of 6,158 sqm (66,284 sq. ft.)

NEW BICYCLE SHOP FOR HUNGERFORD
With the summer in full swing there has never been a better time to get in the shed or garage, dust off the old bicycle and go for a ride but what if your trusty steed has not been ridden for a while and is in need of some tlc or you fancy something new? Maybe you want a Mountain Bike or a Hybrid, Maybe the kids have outgrown their old bikes and need new ones. Until now you would have had to make a trip into Newbury or further to get your bike serviced or to buy bikes accessories or clothing. Well not anymore! Supernova Cycles at 97 High Street Hungerford can offer you a great friendly service, whether you are having your bike serviced or just buying a tube.
With new Bikes and Accessories from some of the leading manufacturers and 20 years' experience in the workshop why not let Supernova Cycles take care of your cycling needs? - See advertisement in The Adviser. theweeklyadviser.com

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Sir: Next year we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. I am working on a book and possible television programme to mark the event in association with the Battle of Britain Fighter Asscoiation and wondered whether you would be able to print the following letter to your readers? -Henry Buckton, 7 Down's Orchard, Meare near Glastonbury, somerset BA6 9SQ; Tel 01458 860592."In 2010 the nation will celebrate one of the most iconic moments in modern history - the Batttle of Britain. In the summer of 1940 Britain stood completely alone. Had the brave aircrew of the RAF lost the battle, the world might still be a different place today. Britain would have been occupied, there would have been no D-Day, and perhaps more significantly, the Nazis would have been free to develop the first atomic bomb. they might still have been masters of Europe to this day. Seventy years on we tend to forget how important a debt we owe to the aircrew of the RAF and the foreign nationals who came to help, and who Winston Churchill called "The Few".A best-selling author and film maker is currently working on a landmark and definitive project to celebrate this very important anniversary. We would like to hear from anybody who had a personal involvement with the Battle of Britain. You may not have been a pilot, but you might have been a ground crew member of a squadron, or worked on an airfield or in a sector station. You may have been involved with RDF, the Observer Corps, searchlights, ack-ack guns, or barrage balloons. You may have worked in a factory making Spitfires or Hurricanes. You may have worked for the NAAFI or Red Cross and served the airmen tea and sandwiches. You may have diaries from the time, or written letters, taken photographs, or even film. Or you may have been related in some way to one of the pilots. Whatever your involvement, male or female, it will help to paint a larger picture to celebrate what was Britain's "finest hour". theweeklyadviser.com

GEDDES CARPETS CONSOLIDATING IN MARLBOROUGH
23.06.09: More and more people are consulting Geddes Carpets of Marlborough for all high quality makes of flooring.
Geddes opened in Marlborough two months ago and many town and district people are taking advantage of their free fitting offer for all orders over £350.
They offer free estimates for vinyls, wood and carpets and most fitting is carried out within two weeks and less where requested.
Store Manager Richard Woodbridge has 40 years' flooring experience.
Geddes Carpets are next to Marlborough Library on the college end at 92 High Street, telephone 01672 514261. theweeklyadviser.com

TOUCHING TRIBUTES TO BRAVE LADY
17.06.09: Memorial services were held at Ramsbury's Holy Cross Church and Bury St Edmunds Cathedral on Monday for Amanda, Mrs Sam Bullard who died after a long and brave fight against cancer. The Ramsbury service organised by Mrs Michael Handford and helpers and conducted by Canon Peter Ball took the form of prayers, readings and memories. Many district people travelled to Bury St Edmunds for the cathedral service. Mrs Bullard was elder daughter of Mrs Susan, and the late Mr Christopher Eliot-Cohen of Hilldrop, Ramsbury and sister of Tim and Sarah. Amanda leaves her husband Sam and children Tatty, Louise and Patrick. Amanda faced her illness bravely and never ceased to think of others and to pursue her charitable work. In his welcome and Bidding Prayer at Ramsbury, Canon Ball said "We are gathered together in the presence of God to give thanks to Him for the life and witness of His servant Amanda and to pray that all our sorrow may be replaced by the great joy of remembrance. Let us give thanks for Amanda's too short life, which though marred by many years of ill health was one of gloroius happiness. Let us give thanks for her great love and loyalty to Sam, for the joy that she received from her children Tatty, Squeeze and Patch and the enormous pride she so very rightly had in them. Let us give thanks for her family and many friends who have supported her through the last few years. For her love of life and her infectious enthusiasm for everything that is fun, especiaally her love of skiing and the mountains, the Bung and time she spent on the coast. For her sense of humour and her love of entertaining. For all that she did to help the charities which she supported with her energetic and highly efficient fund raising events. For her wisdom and understanding of others' problems and her gentle common sense approach to solving them. But above all we give thanks for her immense courage and hope that we may be able to follow her example in times of adversity in our own lives". theweeklyadviser.com
TOP VEHICLE SERVICING BY COLLECTION
To have your vehicles picked up, serviced and delivered back your residence or business at no extra cost is a luxury and a great relief. This service is being offered by Adviser advertiser ACB Automotive and is thoroughly recommended. ACB have 20 years' dealer experience and make collection and delivery a speciality. They collect from your home or work at a time to suit between 6am and 9 pm. They have a mobile chip and pin terminal to enable you to pay securely by credit/debit card when delivery is made. They guarantee to beat any other like for like quote on servicing and repairs. They invite contact for everything from servicing to a full engine rebuild. And they safeguard your warranty using original quality parts with their service under warranty for a fraction of main dealer prices. Give them a call on 01488 670382. theweeklyadviser.com

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