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WHITTON BENEFICE TO LOSE TWO MINISTERS
Whitton Benefice parisioners were shocked to hear of the resignation of their husband and wife team of two minsters at the start of the combined service in Chilton Foliat on Sunday.
The Reverend John Railton announced that he and his wife, Rural Dean Sandy would retire before Christmas.
Sandy has been sticken with a mystery illness and has been sick for about a year.
John announced several years ago that he would be retiring in 2009.
He said termination of their term as ministers had been hastened by Sandy’s illness and lack of support from church authorities.
The husband and wife team are known to have been under intense service pressure in the benefice as the Church of England faces up to changing times and increasing criticism.
Their early retirement is expected to severely restrict religious activities in the benefice unless replacements can be found in the next two months.
Both retiring ministers have done much to hold the local churches together during a critical time.
Particular attention has been given to family services and students at Chilton Foliat School where John is chairman of governors. theweeklyadviser.com 04.09.08

FUTURE HUNGERFORD HOUSING TO BE DISCUSSED IN OCTOBER
Hungerford Town Council will hold an open meeting in October to discuss future housing development in the town.
The mayor, Cr Peter Harries said in the public forum before Monday’s town council meeting that Ramsbury Drive was not at this time being specifically considered but he pointed out that all sites in the town could be considered under the government’s drive for “affordable” housing. He was replying to further concern from Ramsbury Drive residents. - theweeklyadviser.com 04.09.08

HUNGERFORD FACES TOWN ELECTION
Hungerford town is facing a council election to fill the vacancy caused by Cr Roger Thompson’s resignation. Ten ratepayers have officially applied for the election which will be held on October 23 if there are more than one nomination. Cost of the election to Hungerford would be about £3000 Cr Gwynneth Bullock told the last council meeting.- theweeklyadviser.com 04.09.08

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Beautiful new Studio opens in Marlborough
The Old Barn is an historic building in the heart of Marlborough and was formerly the European School of Shiatsu. The main feature is the beautiful peaceful studio with its bamboo solid wood floor, exposed beams and skylights.
The studio is available to hire for clubs, classes or workshops (not just yoga). The Old Barn also has three therapy rooms for hire to complementary therapists.
The Old Barn has been completely renovated by its new owners. New facilities include bathrooms, shower room and kitchen created by Wiltshire Bathroom and Kitchen Company (see advert on page 9) and new lighting and heating installed by IDDEA.
The Old Barn Yoga Centre is opening at the start of September and launching with an open day on 30th August. Yoga classes will start in September. If you would like more information please call Ann or John, or see advertisement above. - theweeklyadviser.com 21.08.08

FLOWER, VEGETABLE SHOW AND BEER FEST.
Chilton Foliat will stage its Flower and Vegetable Show and Beer Festival on Bank Holiday Monday, August 25. There will also be a Wheatsheaf v Herongate cricket match starting at 3pm on the Chilton Foliat Recreation Reserve. Entries are being taken for various sections of the flower and vegetable show and details are available at The Wheatsheaf.- theweeklyadviser.com 21.08.08

SPECIAL BOOK SHOP DAYS
Marlborough’s White Horse book Shop has special Wednesdays on August 13 (Wild West Day), August 20 (Down on the Farm) and August 27 (Space day).

WILTSHIRE ARTISTS’ 36TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Wiltshire Artists’ 36th Annual Exhibition opens today until August 16 in St. Peter’s Church, Marlborough and is a MUST to attend.
Opening hours daily are 10am to 5pm with Sunday, August 10 from 11.30am to 4.30pm.
For information please call Mrs Geoffrey Harrison on 01672 512771.

RADIO LINK AIDS CRIME PREVENTION
SHOPS in Marlborough have been given a new weapon to help them combat crime, a radio link so that information about suspected criminals can be shared around.
So far six shops and businesses including Marlborough College have signed up to the StoreNet scheme, which is backed by Wiltshire Police and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.
The town council is also fully supportive of the scheme and is planning to join. - MARLBOROUGH RURAL N/EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM

JOHN O’GAUNT SCHOOL PROBLEMS
Serious discussions were being held for the future of Hungerford’s John O’Gaunt School and Community College, the last Hungerford Town Council meeting was told.
Staff changes were being effected after the school’s performance record was rated amongst the lowest in the country.
An official statement is expected soon.theweeklyadviser.com 14.7.08

RETIRING ROTARY PRESIDENT SALUTES THE GRENADIER GUARDS
Robin Kellow, outgoing President of the Hungerford Rotary Club salutes the Colonel's Fund for the Grenadier Guards by presenting Grenadier Lt. Colonel Henry Hanning with a cheque for nearly £2000.00.
The money was raised by some 200 attendees at his President's Night, celebrated by a Concert given by the 30 strong, nationally famous, Kentwood Choir from Swindon, in the Corn Exchange, Hungerford.
"In a year that has seen our Hungerford Rotary Club donate some £18000 towards various charities" ex Grenadier Guards Musician Robin commented, "What great fun my year has been!!! Membership of Rotary is so rewarding and I commend it to those who are community minded and wish to help others in need. We would love to hear from you on Tel. No. 01672 540908.

ROTARY FAMILY FUN
Hungerford Rotary Club held its Family Fun Day on Saturday to which some 500 of the Community attended and helped raise a substantial amount of money for Rotary Charities.
Robin Kellow, President of Rotary is seen enlisting the help of the Constable Barbara Barr, the Bellman Robin Tubb and the Mayor Peter Harries to open the event. theweeklyadviser.com 3.7.08

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FIRE DESTROYS STORAGE BUILDING
Fire crews from both Hungerford and Newbury tackled a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Triangle Field in Hungerford.
It is reported that two wheelie bins were deliberately set alight, which in-turn spread to the eaves of the storage building, rapidly engulfing the structure.
Complete disaster was averted thanks to the fire crews knowledge of the building, meaning they were able to prevent the fire from spreading to the main clubhouse. Despite this the changing facilities and the storage rooms were completely gutted.
Hungerford Mayor Peter Harries praised the fire crews, particularly Paul Whiting, whose prompt action prevented the fire spreading. He added that this is the sixth such incident in the Hungerford area in the past two and a half years, including damage to the Library during its consruction and two playgrounds.
Police are currently investigating the fire. theweeklyadviser.com 01.07.08

ROTARY"S 200 CLUB MAKES PRESENTATION
Rotary Club of Hungerford’s “200 Club” organiser, Eric Smith, presents a cheque for £900 to Ann Tuersley, of the Newbury and District Multiple Sclerosis Society on Tuesday17th June 2008.
Anne Tuersley thanked Rotary for the generous and very welcome addition to their funds and said that it would be destined for their minibus appeal.
This year Hungerford Rotary Club will raise around £15,000 for charity. The next fund raising event is the Family Fun Day at the Croft Field, Hungerford on Saturday, 28th June from 12.30 to 3.30pm.

SPONSORED WALK RAISES MONEY FOR HOSPICE

Above:The cheque presentation to Naomi House Childrens hospice from Ham village sponsored walk.

POPULAR CAUSES RECEIVE SUPPORT

Littlecote General Manager Martyn Smith made a brace of presentations on Wednesday 11 June, after a number of fund raising events at Littlecote Hotel over the past few months.
First was a cheque for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance (£714.00), received by Andy Newman. (Above left) Followed by a cheque for the Treloar Trust (£500.00), for which Jon Colville (Above right) was on hand to receive. theweeklyadviser.com 11.06.08

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