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EMARKETDevizes and Melksham editions delivered free to homes and businesses with over 22,500 readers Issue 4

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EMARKET‘Snake Ropes’ by Jess RichardsMary shares a cottage with her fisherman father and little brother Barney on a small island just off the edge of the map after the death of her mother. Traders from the mainland visit the island regularly in their fishing boats to trade goods with the inhabitants, but then boys go missing, one of them Barney. Morgan was born on the mainland but now lives on the island with her parents and twin sisters, imprisoned in her own house with a storey-high fence. Alternating between the two voices, this book tells of the events that lead to those separate narratives becoming a joint one.A masterful debut, I wager that this novel will be unlike any other you’ve read before. Truly original, at times it appears as if it were the brainchild of a fevered imagination, with dreamlike, almost hallucinogenic, qualities, at others, to be the essence of every dark fairy-tale you know. It is in turns atmospheric, threatening, enigmatic, puzzling, but also filled with love and hope, and extremely memorable. It exerts a grip on the reader that doesn’t stop with the closing of the back cover. There are ropes that bite, keys that talk, a tunnel of eyes and, in the centre of the island, the Thrashing House, where bad deeds get punished and no one that enters it ever leaves. There are so many twisted layers to this book that it will take years of repeated reading and discussion to untangle them, it is so rich in reference and allegory. The writing is like poetry in places, with the author’s love of language and stories obvious. Even if the first 50+ pages don’t seem to make a lot of sense at first, I implore you to stick with it and keep reading, as a lot of the questions will be answered. There are still loose ends after the last page has been turned, but I don’t think this is meant to be one of those books where everything will have a happy ending or be neatly tidied away. A reading experience - tell your friends!

‘Gok Cooks Chinese’by Gok WanNot only is Gok Wan one of the UK’s top fashion stylists, but he can cook too! Gok’s fantastic new book, “Gok Cooks Chinese”, contains 80 personal and family recipes, which are not only delicious and healthy but incredibly simple to make. His love and passion for Chinese food and cooking techniques shine through from every page. From his unique perspective he gives us his personal and modern take on the Chinese food that he grew up eating, drawing on his Chinese heritage to give us a different angle on how to eat - for Gok, it’s all about sitting down, tucking into fantastic food that is fuss-free and relaxed. Gok’s food is about balance, health, flavour and fun. From his absolute favourite recipe for Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup (which he calls ‘happiness in a bowl’) to Perfect Fried Rice or classics like his dad’s Honey-glazed Char Siu Pork, through chapters on Dim Sum, Street Food, One Pot Wonders and Feasting, you will find recipes for all occasions and moods, whether entertaining friends or enjoying a meal at home by yourself. Above all, Gok Wan will demystify Chinese ingredients and equipment. “Gok Cooks Chinese” shows us how easy it is to shop and cook just like him. Thanks to the overwhelming success of his “Channel 4” series, “How To Look Good Naked”, acclaimed fashion stylist and on-screen consultant, Gok Wan, is now an institution on our screens. Not only has Gok appeared in a further six series, he has also hosted three of “Gok’s Fashion Fix” and the follow-on, “Gok’s Clothes Roadshow”, is into its second series. Gok has also made a moving documentary on child obesity, “Too Fat Too Young”, and explored the modern day issues our teenagers are facing in “Gok’s Teens: The Naked Truth”. He has written four books, including his bestselling autobiography, “Through Thick and Thin”. His women’s wear collection for Sainsbury’s broke UK sales records upon its release in October 2011, allowing women up and down the country to fulfill their dreams and get well and truly Gok’d.

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... in The Ginnel, Devizes. Now in its second year of trading, smooth jazz, soft fragrance and a warm welcome await you at FROST’s pretty little bow fronted shop, in The Ginnel, with an array of lovely gifts and home accessories over two floors. If you like fragrant candles and diffusers, try Linen and White pepper, or Frankincense and Myrrh from the Pintail range. Snuggle up in a comfy British made lambswool throw from Bronte. There are wicker hearts, cotton ribbons and ceramic gift tags to embellish your presents. If you are a devotee of JAN CONSTANTINE designs there are cushions, crockery and gifts to suit every budget. Browse the two floors of tempting products and find BRIXTON POTTERY jugs, EAST OF INDIA gifts, huge chrome hurricane lamps with leather handles, roman stone busts and figures, wonderful NEWGATE wall clocks and pretty table lamps. In addition, the little shop is stuffed with simply delicious mirrors, handmade cushions, quilted throws, faux flowers, coat hooks, picture frames and lovely little French style cream tables, cabinets and chairs. NB: For those not in the know, The Ginnel is a tiny, almost secret, passageway between the Marketplace and the car park with the big tree, and shoppers will find jewellery, ladies clothing, aromatherapy products, home accessories and gifts galore in its lovely independent shops.

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Conservatories Sheds Garden Offices Garages Summer Houses Stables Garden Features

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This month’s competion offers the chance to win

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1 Who established the Melksham Bank in 1792?2 In what year was the Melksham Spa Company formed?3 Who is the current MP for the Chippenham Constiuency?

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Opening Hours: Sun - Thurs 12 noon - 11pm; Fri 12 noon - 2am; Sat 12 noon - 3am.

The Crown is a popular pub situated in the heart of Devizes and is just a stones throw from the Wadworth brewery itself.Excellent food and drink, great service, sports coverage and late night weekend entertainment make this a pub that has

something for everyone.Families with children of all ages are very welcome too.

For more information on menus etc please visit our website www.crowndevizes.co.uk

**Highly commended award for Food pub of the year 2011**

19 New Park Street, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1EATel: 01380 722692 Fax: 01380 730407

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Honeystreet Sawmills & Country Store

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The Bear FacTsChRiStMaS PaRty niGhtS-BallRooM SuiteFriday 7th December- Dinner, Disco and Casino tables- £37.50 per person.Saturday 8th December- Dinner with Disco- £35.00 per personFriday 14th, Saturday 15th and Friday 21st December- SOLD OUTSaturday 22nd December - Turkey and Sprout free dinner with disco- £35.00 per person. To include a welcoming drink ChRiStMaS eve dinneR- laMBton ReStauRantMonday 24th December- Special Festive Gourmet Dinner- £45.00 per person. ChRiStMaS day lunCh- laMBton ReStauRantTuesday 25th December- Sumptuous traditional Christmas Day Lunch for ALL the Family- £79.50 per person. BoXinG day BRunCh- BeaR GRillS BiStRo and laWRenCe BaRWednesday 26th December- extremely popular lunchtime brunch- £25.00 per person. neW yeaR’S eve Gala Ball- BallRooM SuiteMonday 31st December- Arrive to a glass of ‘Bubbly’, enjoy an amazing array of food in our very special ‘Buffet’, followed by dancing and finally welcome in the New Year in style.Always a popular night at £75.00 per person. neW yeaRS eve- BeaR GRillS BiStRo and the BeaR CellaR BaREnjoy dinner in our ‘Bear Grills Bistro’ followed by a night of music in our atmospheric Cellar Bar. Tickets £45.00 per person. Cellar Bar only £15.00 per person. Dinner only £30.00 per person.

tickets and bookings for all events please contacthotel Reception on 01380 722444.

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the BeaR hotel situated in the centre of Devizes is the ideal place to celebrate Christmas.It is never too early to book your place at one of our festive events.Why don’t you and your colleagues or friends book for one of our very special ‘Party Nights’. A fantastic evening guaranteed. Good food, music and company all at great value.We also host a Christmas Eve dinner in our Lambton Restaurant followed by a sumptuous traditional Christmas Day lunch.Celebrate Boxing Day with a magnificent informal brunch in our Lawrence Bar and if you still have some energy left join us in our Ballroom Suite on New Year’s Eve for a Gourmet Buffet Dinner and Dance.If that is too formal for you why not enjoy dinner in our ‘Bear Grills Bistro’ followed by an evening of music in the ‘Cellar Bar’.

sOMeThING FOr eVerYONe aT The Bear hOTeL DeVIZes

For your Diary in July

Cellar Bar 6th – Will Blake - entry £4.00

Ballroom 6th - White horse opera Ball - tickets £39.50pp.

Cellar Bar 13th - the Blue dempseys - entry £5.00

Cellar Bar 20th - Blues Reviewed - entry £4.00

Cellar Bar 26th - open Mic night - entry Free

Cellar Bar 27th – Zeitgeist - entry £3.00

Freebottle of house wine for every

table of 4 or more in lambton restaurant - lunch or evening throughout

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Henry Aldridge and Son The Devizes Auctioneers

The Wiltshire Saleroom With A Worldwide Reputation

Unit 1 Bath Road Business Centre, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England, SN10 1XA Phone: 01380 729199

www.henry-aldridge.com or email [email protected]

Do you have Antiques or Collectables that you may wish to auction or want to know what they may be worth? If so we may be able to advise you. We are pleased to announce we will be holding regular Antique valuation days where our experts will be able o assist. Alan and Andrew Aldridge have over 50 years experience in the Antiques business and have either advised or appeared on the following TV shows. BBC Antiques Roadshow, Flog It!, Bargain

Hunt, Antiques Uncovered , Cash in the Attic, This Morning and Good Morning America.

A selection of items sold by Henry Aldridge and Son in our recent Selected Antiques sales

George Jones Vases Sold for £1500 Gold Bracelet Sold for £4000 Silver Bon Bon Dishes Sold for £800

NEXT VALUATION DAY THURSDAY JULY 27TH 10am-3.30pm (For larger items feel free to bring photographs)

Forthcoming Sales

July 28th Titanic, Ocean Liner & Maritime August 18th Antiques and Collectables.

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