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MARCH 2015

March is finally here and Spring has nearly sprung so we have a spring cleaning theme to this issue.

Whether you are decluttering your house, or your mind, re-decorating there’s plenty of articles in this issue – there is even an article on hiring a cleaner if you don’t want to do it yourself! We look at the bathroom in this month’s room feature.

The Easter holidays also offer an opportunity to try a new activity – how about tennis, bowls, art classes, sewing, swimming, microlighting and golf – all advertised in your Town Crier this month.

Many thanks to you all for sending in ideas to the magazine – please keep them coming!Finally don’t forget Mum on Mother’s Day on the 15th March.Until next time ...

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The Roman PanelBen Kane, Ruth Downie and M.C ScottThursday 5 March 2015 7-8 pm Tickets: £5

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Join three inspirational, bestselling authors for an unforgettable evening of exploration into the Roman Empire. Inspired by the Romans, our expert panel have, between them, written more than twenty novels set in ancient times. Tap into the breadth of their shared knowledge, ask questions and become inspired to research and write yourself. The Roman Panel is being held among the rich archives at Centre, linking up with the Archaeology team to deliver a great event.

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Town Crier “Christmas Present” CompetitionCongratulations to Nicky Moffatt wiiner of the Town Crier “Christmas Present” Competition. Nicky from Calne is pictured with her two dogs and some of the prizes which were kindly donated by local businesses and authors.

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Moviola at the Town HallThe Imitation Game (12A)

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch who has been nominated for an Oscar. The film is based on real life story of cryptanalyst Alan Turing and the nail-biting race to break the German codes at Bletchley Park.

Showing in the Town Hall on Wed 25th March. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Refreshments available. Tickets £6.00 from the information office or on the door.

Just DanceTuesday 21 April - Friday 24 April 2015 (inclusive)

Neeld Hall, Chippenham. Performance starts at 7.30pm Tickets will be available from Monday 13 April £8 per adult; £6 concs. Tel: Bev: 01249 815948


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THE VINTAGE BAZAAR7th March 2015 - 9.30amThe Corn Exchange, DevizesA fantastic opportunity to buy beautiful vintage fashion, fabric, trims and homeware as well as stunning handmade delights direct from the dealers and designers.

50+ WALKING FOOTBALL March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 3-4pm Beversbrook Sports FacilityAimed at the over 50’s but anyone can take part. It is designed to help those who wish to keep an active lifestyle as well as getting those back into playing foodball who had to stop due to an injury. Each session costs £3 per person (includes a Hot Drink) For more information please call Beversbrook Sports Facility on 01249 814191 or visit www.wiltshirefa.com/players/walking-football

AVEBURY - MAKE A TREASURE BOX FOR YOUR MUM7th-8th March 2015 11am - 3pm 14th-15th March 2015 11am - 3pm Drop in sessions Tickets £3.75 Make and decorate a special box as a gift for Mother’s Day for her to keep her treasures in. Price includes all materials, hot chocolate and cookies. More Information: Event Bookings, 01672 538 016, [email protected]

THE DEVIZES HALF MARATHONSaturday 8th March 2015 9.30amStarts from The GreenDevizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AAThe run will start on Church Walk, next to The Green. The route will go down Nursteed Road and head towards Monument Hill before looping off into the surrounding villages. There will be a mid way timing point and first aid station on the course. The finish line will be on The Green with a spectator friendly loop around the field.

DEVIZES 10K ROAD RACESunday 15th March 2015 at 10.00amSetting out from Devizes Football Club, the route proceeds out of Devizes into the beautiful undulating Wiltshire countryside offering truly panoramic views and peaceful scenic lane running. The last kilometre is fast and flat, creating the opportunity for an exhilarating finish.www.entrycentral.com/Devizes10k_2015

CALNE CINEMATHE IMITATION GAME (12A)March 20th 8-10pm Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, Charles Dance and Mark Strong star in this moving real life story of Alan Turing. Drinks and Snacks will be available at the Bar from 7pm. FREE PARKING AVAILABLE. Tickets are available from the Information Centre at Bank House, or on the door.Big Screen BeversbrookCalne, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 9FH

CHRISTIAN MALFORD SCARECROW TRAILSat 21-Sun 22 March 10am - 4pm The theme for this year‘s trail is Disney characters. The trail starts at the recreation ground, where you can collect your trail sheet for £2.50. The route will take you around the village, guessing the scarecrows as you go. Hot and cold refreshments are available. We will also have a raffle, and for the children there will be games, a bouncy castle and face painting. There is also the chance to win a £100 prize, for the most correct answers. A great day out for families of all ages.

ROMANS, BRITONS AND SAXONS: WESSEX IN THE FIFTH CENTURY Saturday 21st March 2:30pmWiltshire Museum, 41 Long StreetDevizes, SN10 1NSTel: 01380 727369Lecture by Dr Bruce Eagles. Booking recommended £6.50 (£4 WANHS members)

THE WILTSHIRE SCRAMBLESunday 22nd March 9amSpirthill Trail, Calne SN11 9HWThe run will start en-masse at the top of the trail, and head down onto the farm land. From here there will be several looping trails through woodland, marshland, streams and plenty of twists and turns. The trail run is approximately 6 km long, and you will come back to the top on each lap. This will give your lap split times. The fun run will be around the top section of the trail, this will take in some areas of ‘fun’ cross country and is suitable for all ages.

APRIL 2015

DEVIZES TO WESTMINSTER International Canoe Race3-6 April 2015Over 600 kayakers in 334 boats set out from Devizes for the 125 mile endurance challenge to Westminster over Easter. The non-stop straight through race starts on Easter Saturday, the four day stages race starts on 3 April. www.dwrace.org.uk

RITUAL IN BRONZE AGE BURIALS IN WILTSHIRE11th April 2015 2.30pmWiltshire Museum, 41 Long StreetDevizes, SN10 1NS 01380 727369Ritual in Bronze Age Burials in Wiltshire. Lecture by Stuart Needham. Booking recommended £6.50 (£4 WANHS members).

NGS GARDEN OPENING: CORSHAM COURT12th April 2015 2pm Corsham SN13 0BZ 01249 701610National Garden SchemePark and gardens laid out by Capability Brown and Repton. Large lawns with fine specimens of ornamental trees surround the Elizabethan mansion. Spring bulbs, beautiful lily pond with Indian bean trees, young arboretum and stunning collection of magnolias. Wheelchair (not motorised) access to house gravel paths in garden.



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The 27th Calne Rotary Bowood 10km Charity Fun Run and Walk 2015Sunday 22nd March 2015Enjoy a great morning and stretch your legs with a run or leisurely walk at the 2015 Calne Rotary Fun Run and Walk at Bowood on Sunday March 22nd. Come along to get some exercise and fresh air in the superb setting of Bowood Park with beautiful scenery throughout the entire course.

The event starts at the Bowood Coffee Shop at 10am and you can book in from 8.30am. The Coffee Shop will be open for drinks and food (inc. bacon sandwiches!) from 9am to 1pm. Entry is only £6 in advance or £7 on the day and all runners and walkers get one free entry to Bowood House with their race number when accompanied by a paying guest. There is plenty of car parking as well

Monies raised from the 2015 10k Run will support Calne Welfare Charities and The Victoria County History of Wiltshire. www.victoriacountyhistory.ac.uk/counties/wiltshire. More information and entry and sponsorship forms can be found at www.CalneRotary.co.uk

Wiltshire MIND Sky DiveWant a fun thing to do? Join Calne Hatman and 22 others to do a Sky Drive and raise funds for Wiltshire Mind on 24th May 2015 at Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury. 10,000ft or 15,000ft. Telephone 01225 706532 or facebook Calne Hatman. Please support Wiltshire Mind the local mental health charity.

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CALNE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY LINK Scheme requires more volunteers to help

maintain the transport and caring services it provides for those in need who live in the

towns and surrounding villages. Volunteers are only required to give their time as and when

they are available but every little helps, and you can be sure that it will be appreciated by those

in the community who rely on this service.

For further information please telephone our co-ordinator on

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Attention all Animal Lovers

Hello my name is Joseph Jones and I live in Derry Hill, Calne. On April 26th I will be running in the London Marathon for my charity Animal Care Trust. Some of you pet owners may have seen me around Derry Hill , Calne or Chippenham with my dog Dexter a Hungarian Vizsla. If you could please visit my web page and donate a small amount to the charity as they do great work to keep the animals we love happy and healthy.

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Thanks for your donation and if you see my with Dexter please say hello !!!


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Grittleton Village Hall with Rural Arts Touring

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SEVEN AGES ‘KEPOW THEATRE COMPANY’S magical improvisational comedy show about the seven stages of life has had sell-out tours in ten countries on four continents! Taking true stories from their own lives and suggestions from the audience, this is a spontaneous, funny, high energy, highly original comedy theatre show involving storytelling, improvisation, masks and puppetry…

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Families (2 adults & 2 children) £18.50

Bring your own nibbles and refreshments for an entertaining and social evening!

Grittleton Village Hall with Rural Arts Touring

Presents

SEVEN AGES‘KEPOW THEATRE COMPANY’S

magical improvisational comedy show about the seven stages of life has had sell-out tours in ten

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GRITTLETON VILLAGE HALL Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start

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Adults £7, Concessions £6, Children (under 16) £4.50,

Families (2 adults & 2 children) £18.50

Bring your own nibbles and refreshments for an entertaining and

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Corsham Weekend Walking FestivalThere will be a Corsham Weekend Walking Festival 12th to 14th June. As an added bonus this will be linked with The Pound Arts Centre’s Summer Festival, where there will be events and workshops. The Walking Festival will be opened by David Hempleman Adams, Box-based world Explorer.Corsham is a beautiful historic town, just on the edge of the Cotswolds, with “Walkers are Welcome” status. It’s full of lovely places to eat and drink with interesting shops and has Corsham Court as a visitor attraction.

There will be 22 varied walks on offer, plus optional evening events, so there will be something to suit all walkers; distance walks for the more experienced, medium walks, several themed walks; we’re offering a “”doggie walk”, free children’s’ walks, geology walks, a Railway walk to Box, walks to the stone mines at Box, plus Heritage walks in and around Corsham. To find out more visit www.corshamforwalking.org.uk and to book places go to www.poundarts.org.uk. Booking will start on 1st March. Optional evening entertainment on Friday and Saturday. The organisers hope you’ll come and join them! We are on facebook under Corsham Walking Festival so please “like” us.

Friends of Abberd Brook are having a

Table Top Sale at Calne Town Hall on Sat14th March

9.30am-12.30pm Refereshments available. Call 01249 824722 for details.


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John Laverick & guests aboard Scathtan at the Melksham River Festival.

Chance to Steam Away in a Miniature Titanic!One of the many star lots at a Charity Auction, to be held in March, is the exciting opportunity to have a hands-on experience on-board the steam launch Scathtan. Scathtan is a genuine coal-fired steam launch, powered by a miniature steam engine of the type used on Titanic. Her owner, John Laverick, is Vice President of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust which is organising the auction in aid of the restoration projects on the canal.

He said: “After five years, Scathtan was back in steam for the Melksham River Festival last September, where, with several other steam launches, she put on a great show on the river.

“The successful bidder will enjoy a trip for up to four adults on a local waterway, when they will have the chance to fire and drive the engine; a truly memorable experience as the number of operational steam launches is dwindling. I hope that Scathtan will prove to be a popular lot at the auction.”

He added: “Despite the link with Titanic, I would like to assure people that I can guarantee an iceberg-free voyage!”

There will be free entry to the auction, which is being held at 7pm at The Angel Hotel Chippenham on

Thursday 26th March.

• Days out • Experiences • Unique Items • Easter hampers

The event will be hosted by entertaining auctioneer Gordon Brockman of Chippenham Auction Rooms.

Jeff Daws, auction organiser said: “Businesses, attractions and individuals have all been incredibly generous with donations, and we hope that this will make it an exciting evening, as well as a profitable one for the Trust.

“Lots include many vouchers for special experiences, including two adult weekend passes to the Village Pump Festival, tickets to the Yeovilton Air Day, four tickets for Chippenham Beer Festival, a family canoeing session, clay pigeon shooting, and tickets for the SS Great Britain. A half day charter for up to 12 people on the Trust’s narrowboat Dragonfly is another waterborne experience.

“Actual items for auction include original watercolours from local artists, a bag of logs, a bouquet of flowers, hampers, wine, painted canalware, and musical instruments, including a valuable alto saxophone: Amati Kraslice AA522.

“We hope people will find plenty of items to tempt themselves, their friends and families; we would like to invite everyone to come along, enjoy the fun of an auction, and get hold of some bargains in the process.“New donations are coming in all the time, so please visit our website: www.melkshamwaterway.org.uk for an up to date list of lots.”

Bids can be taken in advance for those unable to attend. Call 01373 859207 or email [email protected]

The aim of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is to restore the former waterway from the Kennet & Avon Canal near Melksham to the Thames & Severn Canal near Cricklade and the River Thames near Abingdon.

Significant stretches have already been restored near Lacock, Dauntsey, Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon, as well as in Calne.



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Marden House ConcertsProgramme2015WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PIANO RECITALSunday 29th March 2015 at 3.00pmWells is an internationally renowned specialist music school and is sending three of its extremely talented students to perform for us. We shall discover the details of their programme in due course but we can be assured of an exciting and highly accomplished recital which will be real treat.

THE LONDON BRIDGE ENSEMBLESunday 26th April 2015 at 3.00pmA welcome return to this ensemble who will give us piano trios by Schubert D.898 in B flat major, Brahms Op.101 in C minor and Haydn No.24 in D major.

Book your place now:Tickets: £12 - Adults, £1 - Full-time Studentsfrom Calne Information Centre, www.marlboroughboxoffice.co.uk or at the door. More information at www.mardenhouseconcerts.co.uk Marden House, Calne

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Safety reminder about domestic appliancesWiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people to take care when using domestic appliances.

Letting tumble driers, washing machines or dishwashers run unattended, either overnight or while you’re out of the house, can be dangerous, as fires can easily start if a fault develops and the appliance overheats.

Earlier this year, a family from the Chippenham area had a lucky escape when their tumble drier caught fire after being left to run overnight.

Domestic appliances are often kept downstairs in a house, so leaving them running when you go to bed creates a real risk that you could be trapped upstairs if a fire were to start. It is also vital to have working smoke detectors, and to test them every week – that way, if the worst does happen, you should be able to raise the alarm and get to safety

The Fire & Rescue Service’s advice is:

• Make sure there is at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home;

• Fit smoke alarms on landings, in hallways, and near bedrooms. They can also be beneficial in rooms with electric heaters or other items of potential risk;

• Test your smoke alarms regularly by pushing the button – ideally on a weekly basis;

• Check that your smoke alarms are no more than ten years old, and replace if necessary; and

• Make sure that any elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours also have working smoke alarms.

In addition, the Service recommends having carbon monoxide alarms fitted in your home, and these should also be checked regularly.

To see if you qualify for a free home fire safety check from Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, call 0800 389 7849 or visit www.wiltsfire.gov.uk


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TO THE PEOPLE OF CALNEI would like to invite you to a Service of

Thanksgiving for the newly installed heating system at St Mary’s church so we can say a big thank you to everyone in person for their generosity in enabling us to complete the project. The installation is due to

be complete by the end of February.

The service will take place at St Mary’s church on Sunday 22nd March at 3pm at which the

Archdeacon of Wilts The Ven. Ruth Worsley will dedicate the new heating system.

The service will be followed by refreshments.

I look forward to welcoming you on 22nd March

Rev’d Bob KenwayTeam Rector of the Marden Vale

Calne Parish Church Centre, Church House, 30 Church Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0HU

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UPCOMING EVENTS 2015

FRIDAY 24th APRILComedy Night

SUNDAY 12th JULY - VW Camper Van & Vehicle Rally

Golden Oldies Sing and Smile!2nd Tuesday of every month 2pm—5pm.

Do you enjoy a good sing-along and have spare time to fill during your day? GOLDIES charity run fun-filled SING and SMILE sessions to get people out and with others. We have a monthly session at The Cause Music and Arts Centre, SN15 3DD. website www.golden-oldies.org.uk or call 01761 470006

Home-Start Kennet is coming to West WiltshireWe all lead such busy lives. Yet Home-Start Kennet is asking if anyone, experienced from raising their own children, can find a couple of hours a week to visit and support local families who are struggling. Your two hours could make the difference between just about coping and discovering the joys of parenting.

Our volunteers come from all parts of the community, are men and women, and their ages range from 20s to 70s. Some are winding down after busy lives at work or with their own families. Others are gearing up and hope to use their experience to start a new career.

We have been established in Kennet for 27 years and currently have BIG Lottery funding. We are hoping to expand into West Wiltshire through our new funding bids. We are eager to meet local people who will enjoy the satisfaction and challenge of working with a young family and help them to give their children the best childhood possible.

You'll get training, and professional support. For those who wish, there is the opportunity of national accreditation. For more information please visit our website: www.homestartkennet.co.uk or phone 01672 569457.

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The Wiltshire Addiction Support Project is a peer led organisation. Everyone who works for us, either as a volunteer or in paid employment, has a life experience regarding drug and/or alcohol addiction.

Our organisation was started around twelve years ago and has grown exponentially during that time. We currently have around 121 members who are seeking support with their recovery or are now supporting others as well as over 30 carers who have sought out support to help them with their loved ones.

For the family members and friends of someone whose life has become chaotic due to their substance misuse life can be difficult on so many levels. Individuals can become isolated, not know who to talk to, not want to seek support for themselves because they feel ashamed or to blame for what has happened to their parent, sibling, child or friend. They can also feel that if they ask for help they are admitting that something is wrong and the stigma that can run alongside coping with an addict can be overwhelming – this is where WASP comes in.

Our Carer Involvement Coordinator, Sarah, has experience of dealing with a sibling with an alcohol problem that lasted over 20 years and says “at the time we

didn’t know who to talk to, we just wanted Andy to be helped and didn’t discuss it with anyone we knew. I never spoke to my GP, friends or often family – Andy’s addiction became the elephant in the room that no one dared to mention.” This was fourteen years ago, and today there is so much more support around for carers and WASP is just a phone call or email away.

We can provide one to one support over the telephone, in person or by email; we also have a Facebook page that contains the latest information about us. We can also refer people on to other support facilities who can provide free counselling and group support throughout Wiltshire so give us a call.

If you feel that we could be of any help to you please call our office on 01225 775558 or email our admin email on [email protected]

Wiltshire Addiction Support ProjectTaking the Sting Out Of AddictionBeaufort Mansions, 55-57 Stallard StreetTrowbridge, BA14 8HP Tel: 01225 775558www.addiction-support.co.uk

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WASP FORUM Friday 27th March

WASP as a whole has a forum for Service Users three times a year in different parts of Wiltshire and the next one is taking place on Friday 27th March from 10 – 4. Entrance is free and includes a free lunch.

This will take place at Alabare Place, Barnard Street, Salisbury SP1 2BJ and is open to those in active addiction, in treatment or in recovery.

The purpose of our forum is to inform attendees and give them the opportunity to have their say about the treatment services available to them.

The morning will be an open forum with the afternoon opening the floor to two speakers; the first will be The Partnership Manager, Jackie Tucket from the Department for Work and Pensions and the second; Alistair Sinclair from the UK Recovery Federation; both promise to be informative and helpful with their information so come along to listen.



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Down1 Portray, illustrate (6)2 Baby’s room (7)3 Forgiving, lenient (8)4 Means of losing weight (4)5 Stadium, amphitheatre (5)6 Scottish meat pudding (6)7 Resin used to make gramophone records (5)13 Heighten, intensify (8)16 Weirdo, eccentric (7)17 Small alcoholic drink (6)19 Barren, deserted (5)20 Walking aid (6)22 Very overweight (5)24 Loaned (4)

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Vegetable ChowderThis vegetable chowder is adapted from an American recipe. In the U.S. they use cups for measuring. It’s quite a liberating way to cook. Don’t worry if you don’t have a proper set of measuring cups. Simply use any large cup or mug. The proportions will stay the same, you’ll simply have slightly more or less broth!

Preparation time: 30 minutesCooking time: 25 minutesServes 2 (approximately)

Ingredients1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup butter or margarine1 cup chopped celery1 cup diced cauliflower1 cup diced carrot1 cup diced broccoli3 cups fresh chicken stockSalt to tasteGround black pepper to taste1/2 cup plain flour1-2 cups milk1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley3 cups grated cheddar cheese

MethodSauté the peppers and onions in butter until tender. Add remaining vegetables, stock, salt and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat: simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted.

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MOTHER’S DAY began in 1908 after an American lady,

Ann Jarvis, asked the local church if they would set aside a day to commemorate her mother’s death. From this grew the idea to create a holiday on which all mothers – alive or dead – could be remembered, parents respected, and family bonds strengthened.

Ann started a campaign to have Mother’s Day recognised as a holiday. In 1914 she succeeded when US President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day, celebrated in May, an annual holiday. The practice has spread throughout the world!

During her campaign, Ann posted or handed out white carnations, and this flower became a symbol for the day. Mothers would wear a white carnation if their mother was dead, and a coloured one if she was still living.

In the UK, Mother’s Day is celebrated in March on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, this was a time when all family members were granted time off work and could gather together to worship. The day became known as Mothering Sunday – or Rose Sunday – because roses were handed out to all women present at church.

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2015 marks the 16th National Salt Awareness Week. Research tells us that a high dietary salt intake is associated with the development of high blood pressure, and an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Note the word ‘high’ in the previous statement. Average salt consumption in this country is about 8.5g per person per day. This is about one and a quarter teaspoons. I know this because I measured it out and believe me, it doesn’t look a lot. So why all the fuss about reducing our intake by what amounts to just about half a teaspoon?

Salt is composed of 40 percent Sodium and 60 percent Chloride. We need Sodium because it regulates water in the body, and helps in the transfer of electrical impulses along our nerve fibre system. But just 1g of salt per day would be sufficient to carry out all these functions. At 950 percent of the required daily amount 9.5g does seem suddenly like a very big number.

Salt raises the blood pressure because Sodium encourages the body to retain more water. This increased volume of water in the blood vessels creates higher pressure. Once you have high blood pressure you are more likely to develop heart disease, which is one of the leading killers in Britain today.

So, is it just a matter of leaving the salt cellar in the cupboard when we lay the table? Well no: about 75 percent of salt is hidden in processed foods. Brits eat more crisps than the rest of Europe combined, and with each packet, up to 1g of salt!

Processed meats, cheese, cereals, bread and ready meals are also high in salt. That’s the bad news – so what can we do about it?

Well, we can read the labels and choose foods with the lowest amount of salt. Studies have shown that by reducing our salt intake along with saturated fat, and by increasing our intake of fruit, vegetables and low fat dairy foods like yoghurt, we can reduce our blood pressure. Ideally, this should be

combined with maintaining a healthy weight, limiting our alcohol consumption, and increasing our physical activity levels.

It sounds straightforward, but in reality we all need a little push sometimes. Why not take advantage of a health MOT at your local Fitness club or Health Spa. Most have facilities for measuring blood pressure and body fat, and many have staff qualified to advise on nutrition. You might be inspired to change your lifestyle. Who’d have imagined that reducing salt intake by just half a teaspoon per day would reap such big rewards. Now that’s got to be food for thought . . .just don’t add salt!

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Pass (on) the SaltNational Salt Awareness Week 16th-22nd March

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WHEN my brother was in his late teens he would go to bed at night with a maths text book

under his arm, which he would study avidly until the early hours of the morning. His unusual choice of bedtime reading reflected his passion for a subject he would later study at University, and use to launch his career.

Imagine my surprise then, when he confided in me recently that he hadn’t looked at a maths book for years, and that he didn’t intend to do so in the future. There was no hint of regret – instead he seemed accepting of the fact that his love affair with maths was over, and that now was the time to do something different.

Many of us give our homes a good clean and clear out at least once a year, but what we may not realise is that our own lives need a periodic clear out too, to get rid of damaging spiritual or emotional clutter that might cause us stress or unhappiness, and prevent us from making the most of our lives.

Clutter is anything that we no longer have a use for, that we no longer like or love, or that has become totally disorganised. Because our lives are constantly changing, new experiences, interests, people and ideas may enter whilst others may leave.

To make room for the new things, it’s important to have an occasional clear out of the old that we no longer have a use for.

We all experience negative feelings from time to time – possibly feelings of low self-esteem, failure, sadness, loneliness or worry that could be associated with events from our past. If we don’t deal with these feelings they could fester and grow, and become destructive to our wellbeing and our ability to move forward. We must get rid of useless emotional clutter that won’t make room for happy thoughts and feelings.

Think back over the past year or two. Identify the most painful experience you’ve had. What was the event or mistake that led to it? When you think of this today, what feelings does it trigger in you? If the memory still evokes negative emotions get rid of them, by first acknowledging that this thing happened, forgive yourself for any part you played in the event, and finally release it from your heart and your mind.

In ridding ourselves of our emotional clutter, no matter how hard this may seem, the outcome is usually bright. We enjoy more energy, a renewed enthusiasm and zest for life, clearer priorities, and a better understanding of ourselves, and what is important to us as we move on to the next stage of our lives.

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WELL isn’t Spring a sight for sore eyes? We’re lucky to be living in this part of the country which is

lush and green and a rainbow of colours this time of year. I have three cherry trees in my garden and can’t wait for them to come into blossom; it really brings an energy to the garden which is lost over the winter. I’m a bit of a lazy gardener so I need the encouragement to start getting my little patch ready for summer. I do find it tricky getting motivated in the darker months, my garden gets neglected and it’s so kind that Mother Nature brings things into bloom to draw me out of hibernation and stretch my green fingers into action.

Getting outside is such a mood booster and essential for healthy living, I do find a lovely potter in the garden on a nice day helps relieve stress. Whilst Spring celebrates all that Mother Nature brings, we celebrate our own Mums this time of year on March 15th - Mothers Day. Gardening is one of the hobbies I share with my own Mum and many a plant has been rescued by her sound horticultural advice. Another shared love we both have is that of music. One of the things I used to love doing when I was a child was singing with her, in the car to the radio mostly, but it always made us giggle. Now as an adult one of my main hobbies is singing and I belong to several music groups including Calne Choral Society. The singing bug has been passed down to my daughter and she and I sing together, in the car to the radio of course, which makes us giggle - but we are also both members of St Mary’s Church Choir.

Just like exercise, singing is great for your health. Believe it or not singing is actually classed as an aerobic activity as it increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting. In addition, it’s beneficial psychologically because singing releases endorphins, which give the singer an overall "lifted" feeling and helps with stress reduction. Singing in a group brings about social and confidence benefits because when people sing together there is a sense of community, belonging and a shared sense of fun which is important to our psychological well-being.

Calne Spring Sing on 18th April might be a good place to start if you are interested in finding out what groups are available locally or just want to give singing in a group a go to see if it is for you. More

information can be found on the Visit Wiltshire website www.visitwiltshire.co.uk. Calne Choral meets every Monday evening and more info can be found at www.calnechoral.co.uk. St Mary’s church choir are always keen to welcome new members and rehearse on Friday evenings between 7.00 and 8.00 pm.

Singing is so beneficial that it is often used therapeutically. Singing for the Brain classes are run by the Alzheimer’s Society in Chippenham, which offer a structured group session for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. More information can be found on their website www.alzheimers.org.uk. Springboard Opportunity Group in Chippenham use music therapy as part of their support for pre-school children with disabilities or special needs. Their website provides more information at www.springboardchippenham.co.uk.

From the 13th March I have been asked to lead the Golden Oldies singing group, meeting in Marden House at 10.30 am – 11.30 am. Golden Oldies or ‘Goldies’ as it is affectionately known by its members is not a choir but gives people who may not have many chances to get out, the opportunity to do so and sing along to the popular songs of the 50s and onwards. The Charity is able to provide the sessions through the support of Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation and will meet regularly on the second Friday of each month. More information about the group can be found on their website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk. A far cry

from my work as a Practice Manager, I am really looking forward to running the sessions and making new friends, so I look forward to seeing you there.

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Many people actually find the process of cleaning and de-cluttering cathartic

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SPRING IS JUST AROUND the corner! The days are

getting longer and brighter and, as we emerge from our winter hibernation, thoughts turn to new beginnings. Trees bud, flowers blossom, birds nest – and so do we!

We look to our nest with fresh eyes and exciting plans to start cleaning and refreshing our homestead ready for the year ahead – and what better place to start than the bathroom.

Bathrooms can get neglected over time, becoming a functional space that serves the needs of its inhabitants. With a little bit of TLC a bathroom can become a sanctuary. A relaxing spa-like place just perfect for relaxing in a hot, steamy tub full of bubbles at the end of a hard day. Soft, fluffy towels gently heating on the towel rail will keep you cosy while drying off and a comforting bath mat will keep your feet warm.

Many bathrooms have already got good bones, as with this one. They just need a bit of a makeover to be transformed from drab to fab. So, where to begin?

The colour scheme is a great place to start. Consider whether you already have a starting point or a blank canvas. This bathroom, with its neutral backdrop, was a blank canvas. Adding a colour from the red section of the colour wheel

would add warmth to the scheme. Instead of teaming the red with its direct complement, green, the TWO colours either side of green ie. blue/green and green/yellow were chosen. A split complementary colour scheme is more vibrant than a straight complementary scheme, yet still soft when the right combination of shades and colours are used.

The ‘technical’ colour scheme needed to be interpreted into a paint scheme that was aesthetically pleasing, using tints and shades from the colour areas chosen and applying the 70:20:10 design principle. (70% of the main colour, 20% of a complementary colour and 10% of an accent colour)

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Spring is here – let’s decorate!

New Look Bathroom

by Nikki Seal, Real Paintbox Company

With a little bit of TLC a bathroom can become a sanctuary



This was quickly narrowed down to 3 colours - a perfect combination to add warmth, depth and interest to the revitalised bathroom

In a smallish bathroom, using the lighter colour on the walls (70%) ensures that the walls don’t advance into the room, making it appear even smaller.

The amethyst colour (20%) would be used on the panelling around the bath, with the summer sky blue being used as an accent colour (10%). Small ‘shots’ of the accent colour dotted around the room would bring the scheme to life.

The personal touches - wall vinylsAdd personality to the space with unexpected personal touches. Wall vinyls are in vogue at the moment and can be a great way to personalise a space when used with paint. This bathroom had a large uninterrupted wall space above the bath – ideal for ‘making a splash’ on. A large vinyl of an inspirational quote was applied by

• painting a square of the amethyst colour where the vinyl would go

• highlighting a couple of areas in the blue and applying the vinyl to the area

• painting over the whole area (and vinyl) with the final wall colour before peeling off the vinyl revealing the quote in the under-colours of amethyst and blue

A candle garden is a pretty way to display candles that emits a soft gentle glow when lit. Candles of different heights were scratched with a file, white waxed to soften the colour, then arranged on a cake stand with scattered pebbles.

A nice mirror can be expensive so consider buying a cheap mirror and giving it the Chalk Paint treatment. This mirror was bright white and shiny. By simply waxing it with Autentico Sparling Silver Wax and buffing the finish back, a cheap mirror has been transformed into something that looks more classy and expensive.

The Windows were simply and cheaply dressed by adding a venetian blind in a toning colour– usually bathroom windows are quite small so a blind is a great way to soften the window without breaking the bank.

Add a few towels and accessories, run the bath, light the candles and ENJOY your new spa-like sanctuary!



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Here, a simple cabinet was transformed using a delicately scrolled wall vinyl across the front and side of the unit. Once applied, the unit and vinyl area were painted with Autentico Chalk Paint in Almond and, when the paint was dry, the vinyl was peeled off revealing the delicate scroll pattern in the white of the original cabinet – very subtle.

Painting the top of the cabinet in the same colour as the bath panel linked the two sides of the room visually. The base of the unit was matt varnished, making it hard wearing and a new set of knobs were added. Hey presto, the little cabinet is transformed into something quite unique and eye catching.

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3. Apply a one-inch stripe of white paint along the top of the wall before papering over dark paint or wallpaper. It won’t be as noticeable if the wallpaper fails to align exactly at the top.

4. Use a special plumb bob to get the paper straight.

5. Your first strip should be about four inches longer than the height of the wall. Strips after that should be at least two inches longer top and bottom and may need to be more to ensure a pattern match.

6. Turn off the power before papering around switches and receptacles. Remove cover plates and paper over them. Then make a diagonal slit from opposite corners. Trim away the triangular flaps and replace the cover plate.

7. Double check newly hung strips for bubbles and seam matches.

8. Use a sponge to wipe excess adhesive and rinse the sponge often.

9. Use a sharp utility knife to trim paper

10. A special paste is needed to hang a border on top of wallpaper.

The Art of Wallpaper

by Susan Brookes-Morris

Go along to any DIY store or specialist decorating shop and you will see lots of different types of wall coverings, but how did they originate?

The first type of paper was introduced in Egypt around 4000 BC and was called papyrus. It was from about 200 BC that the Chinese started to put glued rice paper onto their walls, and around 105AD that they began to make paper from textile waste. Knowledge spread from the Chinese to the Middle East via prisoners in the eighth century. It took until the twelfth century for papermaking to reach Europe.

English manufacturing methods became world famous, and in the eighteenth century wallpapers from London workshops were highly sought after. Initially, hand painted papers imitated architectural details or materials like marble and stucco, but eventually other patterns emerged.

The 1920’s are known as the Golden Age of Wallpaper as some 400 million rolls were sold during that period. The industry was revolutionized after WW2 when plastic resins were added to make wallpapers stain resistant, washable, and more durable.

Whilst the popularity of wallpaper has ebbed and flowed in the intervening years, there is now more variety than ever and a wide price range. The choice of wallpaper can affect the mood and style of a room and can influences the selection of furnishing. To get the best effect from any paper however, it is important to hang it correctly, so we have ‘pasted’ some great tips opposite…

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Book ReviewsBooks

The Secret of Crickley Hall James Herbert.......................................

At over 600 pages, this novel from the master of horror does not disappoint as the pages fly by. Gabe and Eve Caleigh have moved with their two daughters from their London home to the West Country to escape the memories of their five year old son who disappeared without trace from a playground a year ago. Their new home is Crickley Hall, a large house with a checkered past, but it has been empty for many years. It seems a bargain price. As they settle into the community they learn more about the village, and Crickley Hall. Tragedy occurred during the Great Flood of 1943, when the hall was being used to house orphans evacuated from London due to the Blitz. The children and their guardians all perished in the flood, and it would appear that the young victims are not content to remain quiet.

Soon Eve starts seeing her missing son and, like an unstoppable wall of water, the horrors that lie lurking in Crickley Hall flood to the surface, and Gabe must fight to save his family as the truth of that night in 1943 emerges: a truth that it is worse than any nightmare.

Read it if you dare.

Delphi and the Glass Slippers Darcey Bussell...............................................................................................

For most young readers, Darcey Bussell will be familiar through the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. What they may not be aware of is her career with the Royal Ballet, and she has poured this love and knowledge of ballet into her series of books for young ballet obsessed girls. The Magic Ballerina books follow the adventures of Delphie, a young girl who attends a ballet school. She is given a pair of red ballet shoes which turn out to be magical, and are able to whisk her away to the land of Enchantia where characters from famous ballets live. In this book Delphie has to help Cinderella. Something strange is happening and, as the clock chimes seven o’clock, time jumps and she never gets to attend the ball. Along the way, Delphie also encounters a mysterious cloaked figure who tries to keep the Prince from finding Cinderella.

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‘There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.’So said Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and in support of this philosophy, more than 100 countries worldwide will be commemorating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. This year marks the eighteenth anniversary of the event, which is designed to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading.

How exactly the occasion is celebrated is up to the individual school or library, with ideas and resources for activities available from the website –www.worldbookday.com, but regardless of the outcome, every child in participating schools will receive a book token that can be exchanged for a free book. There are ten specially selected titles on offer, with the option to use the token to receive a £1 discount on an alternative book if you prefer to choose your own.

There are many benefits to encouraging a healthy attitude towards reading from an early age. The main one is that it exercises the brain. “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body,” stated Joseph Addison. It improves concentration, builds vocabulary, develops imagination, teaches about the wider world, is a great form of entertainment and helps relax and calm the body and mind.

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Apparently, the garage was on fire and the fire wasperilously near to some petrol dispensers. I rememberstanding outside in pyjamas and a dressing gown. Westood there helplessly watching the firemen do their thing.Meanwhile, my grandmother (who lived above us) wentback into the evacuated property and did what any self-respecting Scot in the latter years would do: she madetwenty mugs of tea for the firemen!These were the days beforehealth and safety.

I remember to this day thatfeeling of being helpless, notknowing what I could offerthat would make a difference.Many of us in relation to God feelthe same sense of helplessness.What on earth can we offer toGod? A cup of tea? A biscuit?

The God who painted theuniverse with at least 70 thousandmillion, million, million, stars(in a 100 thousand milliongalaxies) and the same God whoinvented light, time, energy, theelements, and even life itself is anawesome God. I can’t imaginethat God being impressed withany sacrifice I try to make.

Sacrificial offerings are at the heart of theOld Testament. They were living in a world of elaboraterules, when it came to sacrifices. Read first seven chaptersof Leviticus if you want to know more. Grain offerings,burnt offerings, atonement offerings, guilt offerings, drinkofferings: all there to keep people holy before God.

But the Temple sacrificial system would be ultimatelyflawed. The sacrifices were only ever temporary fixes. Likea piece of bad DIY that doesn’t last five minutes and thenthe shelf falls off the wall, the forgiving effect of the sacrificewouldn’t last long.

Have you heard the story of the cruise liner that wentpast a tiny island? Suddenly a man with a beard, halfnaked, rushes on to the beach, lights a fire, and waves his

arms. All the passengers on the boat simply wave back.“Who’s he?” one passenger asked the Captain. “No idea,but every year we come past here he does the same”.

The people reliant on the sacrificial system were sincereand reverent, but they were never permanently rescuedfrom the power of sin. As soon as they got home, theywere spiritually speaking back on the island waving forhelp. Praise the Lord though, because God did send arescuer in the end.

When Jesus walked the earth, he said that loving Godwith all your heart, soul, mind and strength was moreimportant than offerings and sacrifices (Mk12 v 33). He

reminded us that the Lord desired mercy notsacrifice (Mt 9 v 13). In fact, the only

offering Jesus seemed to praise wasthat of a poor widow (Lk 21 v 1).

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sins of the world. His bloodshed once for all would be the one

perfect sacrifice to rescue us fromthe power of sin and death. His onerescuing act on the cross demonstratedthe extent of the love of that awesome

God for us.What can we possibly offer to God? Paul suggests

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Going back to my grandmother with a tray of mugs oftea for those firemen; the Christian is called to be like atea bag: when we get into the hot water of being a livingsacrifice, it makes us stronger not weaker. It is a key tospiritual growth.

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ANTIQUES/AUCTIONEERSCalne Antiques ...................................... 19Wessex Auction Rooms ........................ 84

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING/DESIGNConcept Drawing ................................... 41Lacey Alexander .................................... 45

ART CLASSESMaggie’s Art Classes .............................. 16

BOOK SHOPSDevizes Books ....................................... 54

BOOK KEEPING/ACCOUNTINGCalculations Book-keeping .................. 55Ledgeability .......................................... 55On-Line Accounting ............................. 55

BOWLINGNorth Wilts Bowls ................................. 34

BROADBANDAvonline Broadband ............................ 63

BUILDERS/BUILDING SUPPLIESAll Home Improvements ....................... 72Buildbase ............................................ 73Chalford Building Supplies .................... 71AM Chivers Building .............................. 72Downland Construction......................... 72Hillier Builders Ltd ................................. 75Tim Lee Building ................................... 74TW Masonry Builder .............................. 72Prior & Company Building ..................... 72Ron Welch Builder ................................. 74

CAR DEALERSHIPMRG Chippenham ................................... 1

CAR REPAIR/VEHICLE SERVICES/TAXIAM Autocare ......................................... 60Cross-Country Tyres ............................... 61K.A.R. Travel (Taxi) ................................. 61Nicholls Repair Shop ............................. 61Sawmills Garage ................................... 61Sign-Age Graphics ................................. 61

CARE HOMES/RETIREMENTGreensleeves ....................................... 65Celtic Care ............................................. 41

CARPENTER/JOINERMakepeace Carpentry ........................... 74Kevin Mead Carpenter and Joiner .......... 74

CHURCHESCalne Evangelical Church ..................... 21

CLEANING/DOMESTIC SERVICESCatherine Croft Cleaning Servs ............ 43Cleanstart ............................................. 75IKlean Services .................................... 21Maxiclean Services .............................. 65Ovenclean ............................................ 65Ovengleamers ..................................... 65

COACH OPERATORBarnes Coaches ....................................... 2

COACHINGOpen Path - Ruth McGrady .................... 33

COMPUTER/IT/GRAPHICS/WEBCalne Computer Services ..................... 49HL PC Systems ....................................... 60

DANCE SCHOOLS/LESSONSDancing Academy ................................. 30

DISCODisco Mania ......................................... 49

DOORS/GARAGE DOORSDecor Garage Doors ............................... 79Diamond Doors ..................................... 79Mendes Doors ....................................... 74

DOMESTIC APPLIANCES/REPAIRSOdd Jobs ............................................... 77Steves Appliances.................................. 80Tony Parsons Appliance Engineer .......... 80

E-CIGARETTESPuffin Hut.............................................. 15

EDUCATION/CHILDCAREGrace Tuition Centre ............................. 11Little Acorns Childminding Group ........ 11St Francis School ................................... 11

ELECTRICIANS/ELECTRICAL SUPPLIESCMH Electrical ....................................... 76Delta Electrical ...................................... 76Norman Nailor Electrical Contractor ...... 76Nick Pocock Electrical ............................ 76CJ Steel Electrical Services ..................... 76

ESTATE AGENTSAtwell Martin ...................................... 51Michael Antony ....................................... 7

FITNESS / GYMThe Gym ................................................ 37Stuart Dinwoodie .................................. 33

FLOORING SERVICESBSB Flooring ........................................ 41George Taylor Carpet Fitter .................. 41IKlean Services .................................... 21Premier Flooring ..................................... 5

FLORISTSShirley’s Florists ................................... 27

FOOD & DRINK/HOTELAllington Farm Shop ............................. 27The Duke ............................................... 24Lansdowne Strand Hotel ....................... 25

FUNERAL DIRECTORSTony Warren ......................................... 21

FURNITURECrockerton Furniture Centre Ltd ............ 45

GARDENING/FENCING/LANDSCAPINGColin Bush Garden Machinery ............... 69ES Earthmoving ..................................... 75Franks Plants ......................................... 68Graham Fox ........................................... 69Ian Marsh .............................................. 68Jon Burton ............................................ 67Maxi Green ............................................ 67MH Tree Services ................................... 69Mowfix .................................................. 69MR Fencing ........................................... 69Patrick Henson ...................................... 69Turners Landscapes ............................... 67Under The Ivy ........................................ 68Walsh Landscapes ................................. 69

HAIR/BEAUTY/NAILSHigh Street Barbers ............................... 39LA Barber .............................................. 38Mill Health & Beauty ............................. 38Mobile Hairdresser ................................ 37

Pamplemouse ....................................... 39Real Hair ............................................... 31Tangles .................................................. 29Woman to Woman ................................ 31

HANDYMANThe Handyman - Wiltshire ..................... 49

HEALTH/FOOT CAREBowen & Emmett Techniques ................ 37Calne Acupuncture ................................ 33Calne Foot Care ..................................... 38CK Clinic ................................................ 30Foot Care at Home ................................. 37Foot Health Care .................................... 33McTimoney ........................................... 38

HEATING OILWatson Fuels ....................................... 45

HOME & INTERIORSGoldman Interiors ................................ 53Real Paint Box ....................................... 48Sarah’s Soft Furnishings ....................... 21

HOME MAINTENANCECleanstart ............................................. 74Odd Jobs ............................................... 80

IRONING/LAUNDRYIroning Fairy .......................................... 43Laundramagic ....................................... 43

KITCHENS/BEDROOMSDream Doors ........................................ 83Tony Rogers Kitchens ............................ 51Kitchen Makeover ................................ 41

LEGAL SERVICESAwdry, Bailey & Douglas ........................ 9Bevirs Solicitors ................................... 49

LOCKS & ALARMSAlan Key Locks ...................................... 77

MOBILITYMobility Store ....................................... 17

MICROLIGHT FLIGHTSWiltshire Microlight Centre .................. 60

NEWSAGENTCentre News ......................................... 17

PAINTERS/DECORATORS/PLASTERERSACM Decorating .................................... 77Alan Clifford Painter & Decorator ........... 77AS Plastering ......................................... 77C Blundell .............................................. 43PB Plastering ......................................... 77Peter the Painter ................................... 77

PETS/DOGS/RIDINGCalne Pet Supplies ................................. 59Corton Kennels ...................................... 56Grittenham Grooming ........................... 57Happy at Home Petcare ......................... 57Malthouse Equestrian ........................... 56Shirleys Pet Shop................................... 57Ulti-Mutt Dog Grooming ....................... 57Wagging Tails ........................................ 56

PEST CONTROLWiltshire Pest Control .......................... 60

PLUMBING/HEATING/SUPPLIESABC Plumbing ....................................... 79Active Plumbing Supplies ..................... 78

Aquarius Plumbing & Heating ............... 79Max Colbourne Oil & Gas ....................... 79DPS Plumbing & Heating ...................... 78F.S. Plumbing ........................................ 78Graham Gas & Plumbing Services ......... 79H & G Sims Plumbing & Heating ............ 79Plumbing 4U ......................................... 78RTC Plastering & Plumbing .................... 78Skyline Heating ..................................... 80

RETAIL SHOPSBazaar Gifts & Cards ............................. 27Calne Appliances ................................. 43

ROOFING/TILING/THATCHINGA1 Roofing ............................................ 74David Beal Thatcher .............................. 81Daylan Gleed Roofing ............................ 81Marden Roofing .................................... 81Marden Flat Roofing ............................. 75White Horse Roofing ............................. 81

SEWING/CRAFTCurtains by Grace .................................. 43Sew & Craft ........................................... 21Stitches by Linda ................................. 49

STAIRLIFTS1st Choice Stairlifts .............................. 15Raise Lift Services .................................... 2

STOVES/HEATINGChivers Stove Centre ................................ 5

SWIMMING LESSONSSwimming with Liz .............................. 34

TENNIS COACHINGCalne Tennis Coaching ........................... 34

TILINGAFK Tiling .............................................. 79

TV/SATELLITEAerial Services ..................................... 49Blake Satellites ...................................... 43Dowding & Son .................................... 49

VENUES/ATTRACTIONSBowood ............................................13/34Chippenham Rugby............................... 24Drive-Tech Ltd ....................................... 63Roves Farm .......................................... 59

VETSHale Veterinary Group ........................... 54

WEBSITE DESIGNKevin Sanders ....................................... 62

WEDDINGSCalne Wedding Fair .............................. 23Lucy Close Wedding Photographer ........ 23Premiere Wedding Photography ........... 23

WINDOW CLEANERSElmers Window Cleaning Servs. ........... 41

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIESPPS Conservatory Club .......................... 19Weatherguard Windows ........................ 74

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Calne Town Crier March 2015