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“With the new framework coming in to force from September 2012, it is clear that the bar has been raised; our results have improved from 34% A* -C

to 87% over the last 4 years. Paul O’Shea, West Berkshire School Improvement Partner and Ofsted Inspector, confi rmed this, ‘I pass on my congratulations to John O’Gaunt for this report. I know how hard you all have worked to achieve this. In my capacity as an Ofsted inspector I have seen every school drop a grade under the new framework since September. You have not. This clearly

JOHN O’ GAUNT SCHOOL CONGRATULATED ON ITS IMPROVED RESULTS

Comments from Headteacher Sarah Brinkley

indicates the school is improving effectively.’

“Make no mistake, we agree that we need to improve our work in the areas identifi ed; we are pleased that the report confi rms that the priorities we identifi ed in September are correct.

Continued on page 2 ...

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Continued ... “Our drive for consistency is crucial in ensuring all subjects

achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. As an English subject specialist myself, the focus on improving achievement in English is well timed. Our drive to continually improve the quality of teaching and learning was recognised, with the consistency of good or better teaching being crucial. However, the signifi cant rise in achievement over the last few years shows us that we are improving learning all the time and will continue to do so.

“I am delighted that the exceptional behaviour and safety of our students was recognised. Our students show huge respect

for each other and have a high sense of what is right and wrong. Above all else, when we send our children from the small, sheltered environment of primary school to secondary school we want them to feel happy and safe – they do here.

“If a school has a united, passionate teaching staff and happy, confi dent, well behaved students what cannot be achieved? A school where children are happy, safe and where achievement has improved signifi cantly? That’s a school I would want to send my child to”.

JOHN O’ GAUNT SCHOOL CONGRATULATED ON ITS IMPROVED RESULTS


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Peter Stirland LtdBridge Street Hungerford

01488 683678

Hungerford Victorian Extravaganza December 14, 2012

T: 01488 683555

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Finding the best cashfl ow solu� on for your business

0800 6800 308 www.cashfl ow-express.co.uk

RobertaBest for

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Roger King AntiquesGOOD QUALITY

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Proudly organised by Hungerford Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by business and enterprise

Traditional Fish and Chips and much, much more!Mr Fry’s - The Hungerford Chippie

For information call 01488 683237Opening times: Mon-Sat 11:45-2pm Mon+Tues: 4.30pm-8.30pm Weds- Sat: 4.30pm-8.30pm

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all at Mr Fry’s

Victorian Evening Special: Traditional Fish & Chips

We have a huge range to make cooking a pleasure so for all your culinary needs over Christmas visit your

local Kitchenmonger Cookshop

25 High Street, Hungerford, Berks. RG17 0NFTel: 01488 682158

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Whether you want Aga Accessories – Stylish Textiles – Le Creuset Casseroles - Professional Knives ...

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KITCHENMONGERFinal preparations are being made for Hungerford’s ever-popular Victorian Extravaganza on Friday, December 14.

Many thousands of people are expected to pack the town to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and Victorian scenes with townspeople and shop staff dressed in old-fashioned clothing.

Many shops will open late and mulled wine, mince pies and other treats will be offered for the whole family.

The central town will be turned into a fairground and there will be a grand parade.

This feature has been made possible by advertisers and The Adviser.

Hungerford Chamber of Commerce is organising the Extravaganza and chamber members have been hard at work to ensure its success.

Advertising in next week’s Adviser may be booked by phoning 01488 682328 or emailing [email protected]

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PAVE-RITE LIMITEDFor a professionally installed

high quality block paved driveway or patio please contact

Andrew Scaife Mobile 07778 734500

24hr ans/fax 01264 791132 email [email protected]

Over 25 years experience

ALAN ARCHERFENCING & LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FULLY INSURED

All work carried out to the very highest standard

Email: [email protected]: 01672 540534 or 07801 239763

FOR YOUR ENQUIRIESRing 01488-683807

07768 400578

All types of fencing supplied & erected. Tree lopping & pruning etc. Hedgecutting

Licensed for removal of rubbish.FREE estimates. FULLY insured

R.J. CRIPPSFENCING & SERVICES

34a High Street, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0NFtel: 01488 686685

www.thefurnishingplace.co.uk

From fi ne Indian Rosewood to 100 year old reclaimed Pine, you are sure to fi nd a piece that will become a treasured

family heirloom.

Home furnishings that inspire the heartThe Furnishing Place

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Local Grounds & Garden Maintenance Service Grass Cutting, Hedging, Land Clearance, Turfi ng, Weeding, Leaf Clearing, Weekly / Monthly Visits, and so much more.

Local, Friendly & Competitive Service [email protected]

BPP(grounds & gardens)Contract Grounds & Garden Maintenance

0800 023 5965

Twenty years’ experience

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HungerfordTree Surgery & Garden Services

All aspects of Tree care, Hedge cutting & garden maintenance

One off or regular visits completed with care & expertise

T: 01488 682174 M: 07770 688780

• All trees topped, pruned & shaped• Dead & dangerous trees taken down

and removed• Hedges shaped & reduced

• All waste removed

0800 783 4424 / 07760 216 449

HUNGERFORD JOINERY COMPANY LTD

All Bespoke joinery undertaken

Mark Hopkins Master Craftsman

www.hungerfordjoinery.comTel: 01488 681979

Mob: 07786 385291

RM GARDEN SERVICESGeneral landscaping: patios: fencingGarden/ground maintenanceHedge cutting/reducing, mowingStump grinding, pruning etcFULLY INSURED01672 28813107763 [email protected]

WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE

Home improvements you can trust

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Complete property maintenance service01488 684923 / 07595 225077

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• All aspects of tree & hedge work undertaken • FREE quotes • Competitive rates • Fully insured

Professional tree & hedge care with personal service.

All work conforms to British Standards 3998.Proprietor: Dan Last NCHA, ANC Arb

To find outmore, please:

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Mobile: 07980 536156 E: [email protected]

J Hawkins TREE SURGEON

All aspects of tree workHedge cutting and stump grinding

Trees and hedges supplied and plantedSeasoned mulch and logs available

• Local Authority and Forestry Commision approved• Established 1990 • £10,000,000 liablity

Hedge and stump grinding

Garden Art + Barrs Yard, Bath Road, Hungerford RG17 0HET: 01488 686811 E: [email protected]

www.gardenartplus.com

Specialising in garden antiques and contemporary garden items, structures and landscaping.

John O’Gaunt Community Technology College is launching a book club to read A Christmas Carol over the next month in the build-up to the holiday season. The school is hoping

to involve as many students, parents, and community members in the project as possible in order to promote literacy at the school. The project will culminate in a community event held at the school on Tuesday, 11th December from 6:30-7:30 featuring snacks and activities related to the book.

This is a great opportunity to read a classic piece of literature while supporting literacy in the community.

Students will have the opportunity to watch clips from fi lm versions of the story as well as read the book and participate in school wide activities related to the story in the weeks leading up to the book club evening. However, support and participation from community members will be key to encouraging reading amongst students at the school.

Please contact me with any questions. Thank you in advance for your help, -Devon Hancock

Hungerford’s magnifi cent Christmas lights were turned on by Reading Football Club’s Sir John Madejski on Sunday night before a crowd of around 2000 people.

The cold night and great spectacle saw the birth of a star in 13-year-old Clare Woodage whose singing captivated the crowd and led to speculation about a great future.

Sir John was introduced and invited to switch on the lights by The Mayor of Hungerford, Cr Martin Crane assisted by Father Christmas.

Highlights of the evening included singing by Hungerford Primary School choir and music by Hungerford Town Band.

The signed and mounted Reading Football Club shirt was won by A. Kempster of Froxfi eld.

*At Hungerford Town Council’s meeting on Monday night Cr Margaret Wilson said she had been told that Hungerford’s lights were better than Newbury’s. Cr Crane said he hoped many Newbury people would come to Hungerford to shop and to see the lights.

JOG LAUNCHES BOOK CLUB

HUNGERFORD’S MAGNIFICENT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TURNED

ON BY SIR JOHN MADEJSKI




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DECEMBER 20126: HEAT Green Drinks 8pm The Plume7+8: Kennet Singers Conct KV Hall7: Croft Films - Roman Holiday7: MTFC Open Mic Night8: Ald Christmas Concert8: MTFC Pot Luck Pairs Darts9: Spirals Craft Fair & Refreshments 10-4pm HTH15: 4.00 p.m. Marlborough College Chapel Charity Carol Concert - adults £10 T: 01672 81028915: MTFC Kids Xmas Disco18: MU Carol Srv/Tea, St Law, 143020: Probus - Speaker TBC21: School Term 2 Closes23: Hung’d Farmers Mkt23: MTFC Xmas Draw26: MTFC Xmas Food & Games Nite31: MTFC New Year Disco

JANUARY 20132: School Term 3 opens7: MEG speaker Hazel Morris 9: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm12: Probus - Evening Dinner15: MEG Design to Stitch course21: MEG Wow Day28: MEG stitch day31: Probus - Hidden Stories of St Pauls

FEBRUARY 20134: MEG meet Merchants House6: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm11: MEG Y.E.15: School Term 3 closes

19: MEG Design to Stitch25: School Term 4 opens25: MEG Stitch Day28: Probus -Holidays in S Amer & Antarctica

MARCH 20134: MEG Guest Speak5: MEG Workshop6: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm11: Prize Bingo Hung’d RBL 3pm19: MEG Design t Stitch course25: Prize Bingo Hung’d RBL 3pm25: MEG Stitch Day26: MEG Y.E.28 School Term 4 closes28: Probus - Medicine before Health Service

APRIL 20133: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm16: MEG Design to Stitch course22: MEG Wow Day25: Probus AGM29: MEG stitch day

MAY 20121: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm

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garage doorsRepairs, Locks, Automatic Operators, New doors, Fixquick Garage Doors, 01488 648016 www.fi xmygaragedoor.co.uk

Heads to Tails, DOG GROOMING IN HUNGERFORD.07733 156064 / 01488 682999

Dog Grooming

Tuesday to Sunday.www.thelobsterpot.net

Tel: 01488 686770 (ext 5)Cobbs Farm Shop, Hungerford

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Handyman

Rob handyman services your expert for home repairs Tel: 07731 392874

1st

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of Hungerford

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What’s On in Hungerford, Marlborough & district with The Adviser

KENNET TUTORSExpert professional Coaching

& Tuition by experienced local tutors in all main subjects. All ages.

CONTACT:- CALL: 01672 810032

www.kennettutors.org.uk

Local support for small business in all aspects of Human Resources, Free HR Health Check www.lam-consultancy.co.uk

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANCY

ELIZABETH MCINDOE SCHOOL OF DANCING

ROYAL ACADEMY OF

DANCEBallet Classes for children from 3yrs.

Venues: Hungerford,Marlborough,Pewsey & Ramsbury - RAD Registered Teachers

Tel: 01672 520514 E: [email protected] www.lizmcdance.co.uk

For all your vehicle servicing and repair needs

Unit 5, Charnham Lane, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0EY t: 01488 684045

• Over 21 years’ experience in the independent garage sector • Up-to-date diagnostic equipment

• MOT appointments arranged • No job too small

NOW OPEN inHUNGERFORD

Andrew Charles Tilley

Ironing

IRONING - Let me do your ironing. Tel: 07751 616539

WINDOW CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

ACS Window & cleaning services. com-mercial & residential. Fully insured 01488 681669 mob. 07766 655093

Carpet Clean - Ricky Flint, established 1997. Professional, local service. Great Bedwyn 07799 215837 / 01672 871414

LOGS FOR SALELOGS for sale, £70 per load. 01488 684520 or 07770 884795

Experienced curtain maker 01672 871496

CURTAIN MAKER

CLASSIFIED£5 for 10 words plus £1 for each additional word

Tuition

Spanish classes. All levels. GCSE, A’level and IB support. Experienced teacher. Tel. 01672 871382.

For any of your catering needs call Charlotte on

07828 011 914 or for more details visit

www.cateringbycharlotteanne.co.uk

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DELIVERERS Rounds available in Marlborough & Hungerford area

Vacancies for independent deliverers.

Tel: 01488 682328

Freefoto.om

Church on the RockPresents

A Special Christmas service12th DecemberCroft Hall, Church streetHungerford ,RG17 0HYAt 11 amFollowed by Christmas lunchTel. 01672841110 to RSVP

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HOME EDUCATIONPERSONAL TUTORS

Specialising in Maths, English, Science, Speech & Drama to GCSE level

01672 520234



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The Hare Restaurant and Bar

Ermin Street Lambourn Woodlands Berkshire RG17 7SD. Tel: 01488 71386 www.theharerestaurant.co.ukErmin Street Lambourn Woodlands Berkshire RG17 7SD.

THESHEARS INN

THESHEARS INN

Open 7 days a week - Closed on Sunday [email protected] www.theshears.co.uk

COLLINGBOURNE DUCIS - 01264 850304Top quality food relaxed surroundings. Roaring log fi re. Dogs welcome. Interesting and original menu, plus a large choice real ales and lagers.

New Year’s Eve 5 course dinner and race night

The Plough at ShalbourneA quality country pub in a lovely setting opposite the village green.

Wide selection of superb dishes complimented by great wines and beers.Traditional Sunday Lunches Wednesday Eve - Fish & Chips Special £4.00

Christmas Menu NOW Available01672 870295

Kingston Road, Shalbourne, SN8 3QFwww.ploughshalbourne.co.uk – [email protected]

@LaPrimaveraRG17 www.la-primavera.co.uk16 Charnham Street, Hungerford

Please call us on 01488 682 588 or email [email protected]

Lunch Menu Deal 2-Course meal £9.95

3-Course meal £12.95available Monday to Friday

from 12pm to 7pm

inklings.122 High StreetHungerfordBerkshireRG17 0DLTelephone (01488) 681800

‘Christmas without Inklings is like

Santa without his Sack’Short of ideas?

Quality Toys, Gifts for everyone, at all prices.Charity Christmas Cards, Christmas Novelties

All Under One Friendly Roof

Santa without his Sack’

Quality Toys, Gifts for everyone, at all prices.Charity Christmas Cards, Christmas Novelties

St. Mary’s Church, Chilton Foliat PCC and the Village Hall committee are combining for carols around the tree and a

COMBINED TREE LIGHTING AND CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT CHILTON FOLIAT

www.theclothesshopnewbury.co.uk

The Clothes ShopThe Clothes Shop

Telephone 01635 47832

9.15am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday - Free Street Parking - 12 Pound St Newbury RG14 6AA

NEW Arrivals including Tina Taylor.

Also Brodie Cashmere just in!

Individual – affordable - stylishCLOTHES, BAGS, ACCESSORIES

NEW Shop!! Come and See Us!115 High Street, HUNGERFORD

3 Kingsbury Street, MARLBOROUGHwww.luna-clothing.co.uk

festival of nine lessons and carols at 4pm on Sunday, December 16.

The eveing will begin with lighting the tree after a children’s countdown followed by candlelit carols and lessons in the church accompanied by Ramsbury Silver Band.

A torchlight procession to the village hall will lead to mince pies and mulled wine for the grown-ups and soft drinks for the children

Hungerford Town Council is expected to confi rm appoinment of a new councillor at the next council

meeting.Monday’s council meeting heard a brief

address by Alana Wilson who sought appointment through co-option.

The application has received support by councillors.

NEW COUNCILLOR FOR HUNGERFORD



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Interior & Exterior Decora� ng,Wall & Floor Tiling,

Plasterboarding,Artexing & Coving

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ROSS EDWARDSBuilding ContractorNew Buildings

Extensions, Maintenanceand Alterations

12 Thomson Way, Marlborough

Telephone 01672 514020

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

SIMON THORPE BUILDING CONTRACTOR New builds, Extensions, Brickwork Roofi ng & General building services

All work Fully insured. For a free quote call

Tel. 01672 514215 Mobile 07775 727389

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Self Employed Businessesand Self-Assessment

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Tel: Virginia Parkes 01488 649908

ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

BUILDING & DECORATING

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING by Flair

Most carpets dry in 1 -2 hours • Protection service • Professional stain

removal • No obligation quotations All work fully insured and guaranteed.

01635 524110www.chemdryclean.co.uk/fl air Email: [email protected]

CHIMNEY SWEEP

DESIGN SERVICES

BRUSH AND VAC

Special OAP rates • All appliances

Contact Jamie

CHIMNEY SWEEP

T: 01488 648417M: 07799 530217

Air Conditioning& RefrigerationSales & Service

Day: 07833 750 889Eve: 01488 684 334

AIR CON

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FURNISHING01672 513491

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HUNGERFORD DESIGN LTDArchitectural Design

Project Management & 3D ViewsPlanning & Building Regs/New Houses & Extensions

Listed Buildings/Cottage RefurbsFree Consultation please contact:

Sidney Webb - Tel: 01488 683424E: [email protected]

CARPETS & CURTAINS

FLORENCE GRACETHE CURTAINMAKER

Tel. 01672 514369Top quality curtains & soft furnishings

expertly made to measure. Fitting service available, free estimates, reasonable rates

Period properties a specialityPlease call for prompt service

CITROEN SPECIALIST CURTAIN MAKER

CITROEN, PEUGEOT, RENAULT25 years’ French car experience.

19 years’ on Citroen.All makes of car serviced. Excellent rates.

FULLY INSURED

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For FREE quote call01672 810010 or mob 07866 433397

Specialist inListed Buildings, Country Houses,

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For further information or advice call: 01672 541405

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• FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED• Interior & Exterior • Reliable • Professional

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ENERconGas Safe Registered -185238

We carry out the service maintenance and installation

CookersGas FiresWater HeatersGas Boilers and systemsGas Warm Air HeatersAll controls & ancillary equipmentLandlord Gas SafetyInspection and Certifi catesSystem fl ushing and DescalingNatural Gas & I.P. Gas

We are highly experienced with over 30 years’ history, offer a very

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Camp HopsonIncorporating Arthur Chivers

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ARTISAN COLLECTIVE PLANNEDFOR HUNGERFORD GATEWAYAn artisan collective of attractive and useful shops is planned for Hungerford’s A4 gateway at the New-bury side of town.Outlined plans were given to Hungerford Town Council’s environment and planning committee on Monday night.The collective would be constructed on land at the Garden Arts site and would provide accommodation for antiques, blacksmith, upholsterer, french polish-er, interior design, clockmaker etc. Principal of Garden Arts Travers Nettleton said it would provide a high quality gateway to the town.It was intended to draw business to Hungerford and not away from the town centre.Up to 30 units with parking were envisaged and it was not intended to overdevelop the area.Five or six businesses had already shown interest in the scheme.Subject to planning approval, the project would press ahead as soon as possible.Cr David Liddiard commented that the project was “brilliant”.

NO OBJECTION TO OAKES’ 96-SPACE STATION CAR PARKHungerford Town Council’s environment and plan-ning committee has offered no objection to Oakes Bros. plans for a 96-space car park at their Hunger-ford Railway Station site.The committee on Monday discussed the project designed to cover three years before development of the site.

7/12/12Recycled debateMarlborough Town Council planning committee dis-cussed correspondence relating to plans for the Lower Compton recycling facility. Cllr Pitts explained to the committee that this was not a new facility, but an ex-pansion of the present one, keeping within the current site boundaries. Volume would increase from 343,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) at present, to 385,000tpa. New buildings on the site would bring the large quantities of open-air sorting under cover. Waste to landfi ll would be reduced from 270,000tpa to 100,000tpa by better processing and more being sent for recycling. The cor-respondence raised concerns about greatly increased vehicle movements in the county. Cllr Pitts comment-ed on how diffi cult it had been to fi nd accurate fi gures to make comparisons: some sources indicate large increases; others show that use of LGVs reduces the number of smaller vehicles that might have been used. Currently, 18,000tpa of refuse-derived fuel is sent to Slough and used for energy generation in place of coal or gas. Those trucks pass through Marlborough and the quantity was not expected to change. Cllrs Kirk-Wilson and Hannaford-Dobson spoke in favour of the increased recycling and the committee agreed their support for the plans, with one objection.The Amenities and Open Spaces Committee followed and Chair Cllr Pitts began by thanking all those who had helped to make this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On such a success. He announced that the fi nal Com-munities Market of this year would be on Sunday 16 December and the lighting of the yew tree in St Mary’s churchyard would take place at 6pm on Monday 10 December. This will have 400 LED lights, costing a total of 7p/hour.Stonebridge Meadow plans generated much discus-sion, which was opened up to the public, with Mr A Reader, a local resident and Mrs Charlotte Hitch-mough, of Action for the River Kennet (ARK), invited to speak. Items raised were grazing: cattle rather than sheep because of the large number of dogs walked in the area; fencing: necessary for cattle, but gates would be open for free access other times; public enjoyment v wildlife conservation: eastern end would be a wild fl ower reserve and refuge for ground-nesting birds and the western end could have a picnic area. Latest plans are on ARK website. The proposals will be discussed at full council before being approved.Shirley Pryor

7/12/12THIEVES TARGET SHOPSPolice have told Hungerford Town Council that East European thieves have been targeting Hungerford and other district centres for jewellery, alcohol and mobile phones.Shopkeepers and shoppers are warned to be extra vigilant.


Wiltshire Wildlife Trust responds to the planned badger cull This autumn, trials will go ahead in the South West of England to test the suitability of controlled shooting as a method of cull-ing badgers in an effort to combat the problem of bovine TB (bTB) in England, to test its practicality and cost. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is very conscious of the hardship that bTB causes in the farming community. Indeed, the Trust itself is a farmer and has lost 11 cattle to bTB, 5 of those in Septem-ber 2012. The need to fi nd the right mechanisms to control the disease is vital. However, the predominant scientifi c view is that the cull will not work and could make the situation worse. A sustained pro-gramme of biosecurity measures and vaccination should be at the centre of efforts to tackle this terrible disease. The Trust is keen for the farming community, conservation or-ganisations and the Government to continue to work together to confront bTB through the following measures: · Biosecurity: All possible measures should be pursued to prevent disease transmission on-farm.· Badger vaccination: Support landowners to use the in-jectable BadgerBCG vaccine. We also urge Defra to continue development of an oral badger vaccine.· Cattle vaccine: Complete development of a cattle vaccine and secure change to EU legislation; vaccination is currently prohibited because the skin test which tests for bTB in cattle cannot distinguish if cattle are infected with TB or have been vaccinated. Cattle that test positive for bTB cannot enter the food chain.

ROTARY HELPS CARE HOMEHungerford Rotary Club has continued its commit-ment to the Council’s Hungerford Chestnut Walk Care Home by installing a new TV. Rotary has also provided much needed activity equipment including items used in daily life inthe1930/40’s, such as Ration Books and Wash Boards, which were found to stimulate much need-ed conversation with patients.Jane Blackett, manager of the Home, commented on this wonderful local support and is pictured with Nick Fritz, President of the Rotary Club ofHungerford. -James Brown

GWYNNETH BULLOCK WILLOWA willow tree to replace the one removed from Hungerford’s canal bank will be dedicated to the late Gwynneth Bullock. This was decided at the last town counci meeting.

Update by PCSO Randall and my guest writerA. ThiefOn Wednesday the 12th December you can come and meet the Neighbourhood policing team. You will fi nd us in the High Street in the mobile police van. We would like you to drop in and tell us about any issues you may have in the area you live in, such as: - Anti So-cial behaviour, drug related issues or maybe speeding. We will be there from 08:00hrs to 14:00hrs. If you can-not make it feel free to give me a call on 07970145703 any time, just leave your name and number and I will give you a ring back. Hungerford Shop SafeI would like to remind the businesses in Hungerford to be aware of the distraction shoplifters. Earlier in the month we had a call from one of our local businesses because they were suspicious about the activity of a young male and female that had entered their shop. Over the last year we have had several distraction shop-lifters in our area, they like to get the shop assistant busy doing something for them while they try to help themselves to high value goods or personal items like expensive phones that belong to staff members. Acting on this call, offi cers attended after gaining a very good description and managed to arrest the two and carry out enquires. I did follow up enquires to fi nd these two had made an appointment or tried to at several hairdressers in the High Street, asking them to go off and get colour charts ( there’s the distraction) luckily I’m pleased to say most of the shops they entered were already on to them. Remember to call the shop safe number as well as 999 if you believe a crime is in progress, this is the time of year we get more of this sort of crime.Valuables left in vehiclesI feel like I repeat myself a lot when writing these up-dates, however people are still leaving valuables in their cars whilst walking the dog on the Common. The latest victim putting her bag in the boot thinking it is safe there. It seems she was being watched and when she returned her bag was gone, as well as the damage to the vehicle, it was a costly dog walk.

Hungerford ExtravaganzaThis has to be my all time favourite day of the year in Hungerford and just in case you don’t know when it is pop the 14th December into your calendar. The Ser-geant will be in his old cape and hat, a bit like Dixon of Dock Green for those of us old enough to remember!


400 AT FUNERAL SERVICEMore than 400 people crammed East Garston church with around 50 standing in the graveyard for the fu-neral of David Wallis on Monday.David, who originally farmed near Thatcham, in more recent years owned Dixon’s Farm at Lambourn Wood-lands.He and his wife Wendy were immensely popular and this was evidenced by the funeral service attendance.In the last year of his life he was president of Hun-gerford Rotary Club and it was former Rotarian The Reverend Sandy Railton who took his funeral service.

Hungerford’s Plume of Feathers pub helped its’ raise £2041 over the weekend towards the Rotary Club of Hungerford’s Charity Account, particularly for local causes and also for the Worldwide eradication of Po-lio.The Plume provided a magnifi cent supper to 126 guests in the Corn Exchange whilst they were be-ing entertained by three National Artistes performing West End songs and music from the shows.President of rotary, Nick Fritz, was delighted to have attracted so many local people to the event which produced such a magnifi cent result all round. He commented that plans are now afoot to produce a St. Georges Day Supper in April 2013 to meet the many requests he received for another event..

HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSIONHungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s last meeting discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop opposite The Sun Inn and would involve several extra parking spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meeting also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a coach park, they could consider it.

TOURISM COMMITTEEHungerford Town Council will set up a tourism and commerce committee and Hungerford Chamber of Commerce involvement will be clarifi ed. Speaking against the motion to form the committee Cr David Small said the action could be premature and not nec-essarily in accord with chamber of commerce plans. Hungerford’s mayor Cr Martin Crane said it was the council’s duty to promote tourism.

GRAND PRIZE DRAW FOR LIGHTS Hungerford Town Council’s grand prize draw to raise money for the town’s famous Christmas lights, is up and running and tickets are available from councillors and the council offi ce. First prize is £300, 2nd £150 and 3rd £50. The draw will be on December 1 at 7pm at the town hall.

Fuel PovertyPrior to the Town Council meeting on Mon 5th Nov, Dr Sam Page of Transition Marlborough raised the issue of fuel poverty in Marlborough. Many rented properties have night storage heaters that can take advantage of cheaper, night-time electricity, but deliver heat early in the day, rather than in the evening, when most needed. Many users switch them off and rely on other, ultimate-ly more expensive, heat sources. These properties often lack adequate insulation and Dr Page asked for support in persuading Wiltshire Council to take action to rem-edy this while funds for insulation are still available. Crs Fogg and Dow agreed to meet with Dr Page to take this forward.A place to stand and stareThis is the plan of We Love Marlborough, as presented to the Town Council by Louisa Davison. After recit-ing the poem “Leisure” by WH Davies, which begins “What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?”, Ms Davison said that Marlborough needs a focal point in the middle of the high street, somewhere that people can meet; a central point for community in-formation; a beautiful place where people can sit in the centre of town; a piece of public art. Ms Davison envis-aged it being placed in the centre of the High Street, tak-ing up 2-3 parking spaces and having dedicated access from the pavement. She was not asking the Council for money, as this would come from fund-raising, just for support for the project, prior to submission to Wiltshire Council. Mayor Edwina Fogg asked We Love Marlbor-ough to provide more detailed information, with artist’s impression, and to discuss with Cr Pitts, chair of Ame-nities and Open Spaces committee.

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HUNGERFORD FAREWELLS GWYNNETHHungerford farewelled the loyal and hard-working Gwynneth Bullock at her funeral service in St Law-rence’s Church on Monday.

ROTARY RAISES £2041 FOR CHARITY Hungerford Rotary Club raised £2041 for charity and polio eradication funds at a supper provided by The Plume of Feathers in The Corn Exchange on Friday. 126 guests were entertained with West End songs. Club president Nick Fritz is already planning a St George’s Day supper in April. - James Brown

HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSIONHungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s has discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop oppo-site The Sun Inn and would involve several extra park-ing spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meet-ing also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a coach park, they could consider it.

STATION PRECINCTS PROGRESSDELAYEDTwo over-riding factors appear to be delaying progress of Hungerford’s railway station precincts development.These factors were again aired at a recent meeting of Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee.Firstly, the council needs a decision from Network Rail on the station boundaries and “ransom strip” alleged to be hindering progress.Secondly the council needs assurance that the rail ser-vice will be maintained when tenders for the service are sought next March.The meeting was told there was no guarantee that rail traffi c would continue to expand if the service was re-duced to a “shuttle service” from Newbury when elec-trifi cation of the line between Paddington and Newbury was implemented.A special council committee was to meet on Wednesday to discuss the rail service. Delegates from Hungerford, Kintbury and Bedwyn were mentioned but there was no mention of Marlborough from where there is under-stood to be concern from people who use Bedwyn and Hungerford railway stations in preference to Swindon.

“MORE POSITIVE HOUSING APPROACH”Hungerford Town Council was looking to a more positive approach to housing development within the town, the mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last council highways and transport committee meeting. He said there were areas within the town that could contain housing and moves were under way to appoint a pro-fessional consultant. He said overall involvement in a local development plan would be too costly for the council.

I am delighted to report that last night’s ‘Movies & Musicals’ night organised by The Rotary - Youth Op-portunities Committee was a huge success – in many more ways than merely funds raised for Rotary Chari-ties, although as you will see from the attached spread-sheet we have raised over £2,000.00 surplus! (Subject to all ticket monies having been paid) Everyone who attended was treated to a magnifi -cent performance by West-End performers, Jayne O’Mahony, John Langley and Andrew Sackett. The Boeuf Bourguignon, buttery mashed potato and broc-coli served up by Rotarian James Weir of The Plume of Feathers was truly magnifi cent – and almost every-one came up to specifi cally say so! Served with fresh crusty French sticks and butter with lemon cheesecake and coffee to fi nish – All this followed by an enthusiastic part II perfor-mance with audience participation and the most rous-ing selection of song tunes including Bond theme ‘Di-amonds are forever’ If you weren’t there then you really did miss out – and you should be really disappointed, you would have loved it – as those who came will surely tell you!!

This is just a quick note to say that the resurfacing of the A4 Charnham Street was completed on Friday night and some of the road markings were replaced on Saturday. Unfortunately, the wet weather prevented completion of the white and yellow lines, so the contractor will return as soon as they have a dry day.There will shortly be a post-completion inspection of the works and any defects will be rectifi ed by the contractor. We will also be sending a satisfaction questionnaire to residents and businesses later this week.Many thanks to everyone for your patience during this major project. If anyone has any queries, please let me know.


COMMENT RE LINE SITUATIONThe next Friends of the Railway Path workday is on Sunday, 14th October.Workdays are an important way of helping to keep this much-loved local greenway looking good. This one will concentrate on the section south from Ogbourne St George, around and immediately south of the car park off Bytham Road (grid ref SU 1990 7407). The work is a mixture of ecological improvements, renovation and tidying. There is a patch of grassland which, with a little en-couragement, we think can become more fl ower rich. We will clear this and remove the cuttings (so that they don’t release their nutrients back into the grassland).There is a hedge with gaps: we will remove scrub from the gaps and start planting up the gaps. We plan later to start laying sections of the hedge where the shrubs are large enough: this improves habitat for a variety of small animals.We will also clear round the car park and the woodland area to the east of the Path, and remove litter.If you would like to come, we will meet at 10.00 at the car park off Bytham Road (see the map attached below: grid ref SU 2037 7400). Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear, and bring:· Lunch and a drink· Gardening gloves if you have some· Any hand tools which you think you would like to use. We will have a stock of tools for use on the day.You are welcome to just turn up on the day, and to stay for as long as you like. If you know in advance you would like to come, please let me know.

EAST SHEFFORD SEWAGE WORKS UPGRADED TO PROTECT GLOBALLY RARE CHALK STREAM

East Shefford sewage works has been upgraded to help improve the quality of water in the River Lambourn.Thames Water’s £2.14m of improvements have increased the capacity of the works and added another treatment process, further improving the water discharged into this treasured chalk waterway. Chalk streams are globally rare and the Lambourn, home to protected native species such as bullheads and brook lampreys, is a designated special area of conservation (SAC). During winter months the river can dry up completely and starting to run again in spring. This means that treated wastewater makes up an important amount of the fl ow and the upgrades will ensure that the outfall remains of an exceptionally high quality. Fly fi shermen have been drawn to the stream’s exceptional clarity and the thriving shoals of wild brown trout and grayling. The river had been a well-kept fi shing secret, but came to prominence after featuring in Howard Marshall’s 1967 book Refl ections on a River. “Simple things - so many of them - make up the angler’s true delight. And all of them may be found on the banks of the little river Lambourn,” Marshall wrote. The East Shefford work supports Defra’s national ‘Love Your River’ campaign, which urges people and organisations everywhere to value their local rivers and look after them. Richard Aylard, Thames Water’s director of sustainability, said: “The works operate well at the moment, but what we’re doing is increasing the capacity to make sure it can continue to do so in the future.“Treated wastewater makes up part of the fl ow of the River Lambourn, so keeping the quality high, means a healthy river downstream..“You can see this ‘knock-on’ effect, with all the bugs, birds and other wildlife that are thriving in this globally rare natural habitat. ” Environment minister, Richard Benyon, said: “We all love our rivers. They are the lifeblood of our country. They’ve shaped our landscape, and our towns and cities have been designed around them. They are vitally important for our everyday lives and our environment, and we’ve all got a role to play in making sure our rivers are as healthy as they can be. The project at East Shefford, sewage works, due to fi nish in December, involves installing a new storm tank. This will increase the amount of sewage the works can handle during heavy downpours, reducing the risk of the system becoming overwhelmed and discharging untreated sewage into the river. The project, which started in March, includes an additional tertiary treatment process. The new nitrifying sand fi lter will reduce the amount of ammonia and suspended solid material in the fi nal effl uent, making the fi nal outfl ow into the river even cleaner.-Craig Rance, Thames Water.

ST LAWRENCE’S ADVENT FAIRThere is a change afoot this year with St Lawrence Church, Hungerford, as not only are they holding an Advent Fair instead of their customary Autumn Bazaar, but there is a different venue, time and later date!!So come along and join in the fun at the Town Hall on De-cember 1st between 11.30am-2.30pm. Why not enjoy a lunch while the children partake in craft activities, browse amongst the gift stalls for Christmas ideas or enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie? It’s not too late to enter the fruitcake bake or childrens’ painting competition - the recipe and more details for both competitions can be found at the back of Church!Please make a note in your diary as St Lawrence Church look forward to seeing you there!


Hedgehog Hazards Some of the worst cases Wiltshire Wildlife Hospi-tal have been treating are those involving slug pel-let poisoning. They explained to the Adviser “The hedgehogs suffer terrible pain. People need to be aware that if they have hedgehogs in the garden there is no need to use slug pellets, even the ani-mal friendly ones, supposedly harmless, can effect hedgehogs in this way”.The Hospital tell us that this is a dangerous time for the offspring, as they may not gain enough weight to survive the winter months. Members of the pub-lic should be aware of the plight of the autumn juvenile. Hedgehogs already being cared for that are not up to weight, are the ones needing over-wintering and by the end of October the hedgehogs should weigh 650g to survive the winter. Advice can be misleading about weight, with 1lb (454g) sometimes being stated as suffi cient, but Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital believe this is nowhere near enough for any hedgehog to survive. Last year they over-wintered 130 hedgehogs and annually they deal with between 600 and 700 hedgehogs.Hedgehogs are now being seen regularly in Coo-pers Meadow in Marlborough. The meadow is a mixture of mown, managed and wild habitat and it is thought that leaving some of the wild patches has encouraged them to breed there. Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital are a registered charity and be contacted on 07850 778752

HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSIONHungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s last meeting discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop opposite The Sun Inn and would involve several extra parking spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meeting also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a coach park, they could consider it.

SIR JOHN MADEJSKI TO SWITCH ON LIGHTS?Sir John Madejski will be invited by Hungerford Town Council to switch on Hungerford’s Christmas lights on Sunday, December 2.“Mr Christmas Lights” Rod. Desmeules told the last Hungerford Town Council highways and transport com-mittee meeting he was ready to press ahead with the lights programme and would need volunteers to help.The meeting was told it was planned to offset costs with sales of Christmas cards, calendars and a prize draw.Hungerford’s Christmas lughts have been the envy of many centres in recent years, largely due to Mr Des-meules’ efforts.

STATION PRECINCTS PROGRESSDELAYEDTwo over-riding factors appear to be delaying progress of Hungerford’s railway station precincts development.These factors were again aired at the last meeting of Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee.Firstly, the council needs a decision from Network Rail on the station boundaries and “ransom strip” alleged to be hindering progress.Secondly the council needs assurance that the rail ser-vice will be maintained when tenders for the service are sought next March.The meeting was told there was no guarantee that rail traffi c would continue to expand if the service was re-duced to a “shuttle service” from Newbury when elec-trifi cation of the line between Paddington and Newbury was implemented.A special council committee was to meet on Wednesday to discuss the rail service. Delegates from Hungerford, Kintbury and Bedwyn were mentioned but there was no mention of Marlborough from where there is under-stood to be concern from people who use Bedwyn and Hungerford railway stations in preference to Swindon.

“MORE POSITIVE HOUSING APPROACH”Hungerford Town Council was looking to a more positive approach to housing development within the town, the mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last council highways and transport committee meet-ing. He said there were areas within the town that could contain housing and moves were under way to appoint a professional consultant. He said over-all involvement in a local development plan would be too costly for the council.

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT BUDGETHungerford Town Council’s highways and trans-port committee has a budget of £42,000 for 2013-2014.


MAJORITY IN FAVOUR OF IMPROVEDRAILWAY STATION AREAThe vast majority of the 40 people who replied to the Hungerford Town Council questionnaire on the railway station area’s future were in favour of improvement, Cr Richard Hudson told this week’s council meeting.Questions:1. Generally agree with proposed station improve-ments: 95% yes, 5% no.2. If no what would you like to see: Nil.3a. Support improving station interchange 97% yes, 3% no.3b.Support high quality buildings on neighbouring sites: 90% yes, 10% no. 3c. Support junction improvement of Park St/Station Rd. 97% yes, 3% no.4. Worth reducing parking by 15 of 70 spaces 79% yes. 21% no.5. Agree with welcome sign: Hungerford Heart of AONB 76% yes, 24% no.6. A rail station building: 61% yes, 39% no.7. Residential development on Oakes site 81% yes, 19% no.8. Close level crossing 19% yes, 81% no.9. Other suggestions:Building with cafe, toilet etc, keep Hungerford at pres-ent size, no sprawl, overfl ow car park needed, reserva-tions about parking reduction, full support to enhance station, concern about nose, want more parking, re-duce gap on train platform, use Oakes site for parking, building best on up platform, HGV access concerns, add secure cycle parking, re-position ticket machine, building as Thatcham, CCTV on platforms, improve Park St. junction, more parking spaces, more trains, longer platform.

MARLBOROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENING TO SUPPORT LOCAL LIFE SAVERS A charity dance at Marlborough Town Hall next month will raise funds for the local life saving work of St John Ambulance. The dance on 20 October, featuring the band Cel-ebration, is being organised by volunteers from the charity’s Pewsey Division and Marlborough Com-munity First Responders - volunteers who provide emergency medical aid in the Marlborough area ahead of the arrival of an ambulance. Organiser Kev Dickens says: ‘At last year’s dance everyone had a fantastic time while knowing they were helping us to provide a service which is so of-ten the difference between life and death.’ The money raised from this year’s event will go towards equipping the local community with basic fi rst aid skills as well as supporting the Community First Responders and local St John Ambulance vol-unteers. The event will also provide an opportunity for people to fi nd out more about learning fi rst aid and volunteering. Kev says: ‘Our research shows up to 140,000* peo-ple a year die needlessly in situations where fi rst aid could have saved them. We’re determined to change that appalling statistic by getting as many people as possible to learn fi rst aid.’ The evening starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 for adults and £8 for concessions and will be available from the White Horse Bookshop and Carrie’s Hair-dressers in Marlborough High Street. Tickets can also be reserved at www.marlborough-boxoffi ce.co.uk

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