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FIREWORKS FANTASIAFIREWORKS FANTASIA7.30pm - 27th October John O’Gaunt School

Gates open 5.30pm - Funfair & Food Tickets Adults £6, Kids £3, Family (of 4) £15Children under 3 FREE Discount for advance ticket purchases Tickets from Crown Needlework

“I started the original business on October 20th 1988 at 48b High St, now White Horse Tattoos. We moved to 48 High st, (undertakers ) in 1992 and again in 1996 to

20 Bridge Street. The Bridge St premises saw Charlotte develop the retail side with the expansion on to the internet with the launch of www.gentlemans-shop.com in 1999. We could never have imagined the impact that this would have; we became a world wide brand overnight. This led us to move into Charnham Street in 2002 and our continued success combining barber shop, retail

THE GENTLEMAN’S SHOP IS 24 TOMORROW!shop and online sales into one location.

In the last twelve months we have implemented an electronic booking system and are now one of the few salons in the UK where you can book appointments with us online via our website or Facebook page.

Not being ones to stand still we are in the process of expanding our premises to develop our barber shop further making next year’s Silver Anniversary something to celebrate. - Robert Johnston

GWYNNETH BULLOCK REMEMBERED

Members of Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee held a brief silence in memory of Gwynneth Bullock, long serving councillor and

community worker. Chairman Cr Roger Thompson said Gwynneth spent a lifetime in public service. Her funeral will be in St Lawrence’s Church Hungerford at 2pm on Monday.

October 24th is World Polio Day and the Rotary Club of Hungerford will be involved in a sponsored Rotary Drivathon to raise awareness and funds for Polio.

The Rotary Club of Hungerford will donate £1,000 towards the new Rotary International Challenge over the next three years of raising £75m towards the total Polio eradication costs. Polio is still in Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Over the past 5 years the Hungerford club has donated £6000 towards the cause.

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Citroen Specialist ..................01672 521053Elm Tree Motor Company .....01672 511777EVS...................................... 01672 540533Great Shefford Auto Centre 01488 648055

BEAUTY THERAPYElan Beauty............................07749 219300

BESPOKE TAILORINGVincent ..................................01672 511488

BESPOKE WOODEN FLOORSWhittle Woods........................08450 552488

BOARDING CATTERYLittlecopse Cattery ................01672 520879

BUILDING SERVICESCEW Builders.........................07818 233249Edward Stacey.......................01672 562734KG Parsons ...........................07921 255008Ross Edwards .......................01672 514020P.M. Rosier & Son. ...............01672 871202Simon Thorpe ...................... 07775 727389

CARPETS & CURTAINSDible & Roy ............ curtains 01672 513491..................................carpets 01672 513492

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTDavid Owen & Co..................01672 512163

CHIMNEY SWEEP Jamie ................................... 01488 648417Sarsen Stoves ..................... 01264 790033

CHIROPRACTORHungerford Chiropractic Healthcare .................................................. 01488 683666

CHURCHESChurch on the Rock ............ 01672 871420

CLEANING SERVICESUpstairs Downstairs ..............01672 541177

CLOCKSThe Clockmaker ....................01488 682277

COMPUTER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR

Bill Baxter ..............................01488 684552CURTAIN MAKER

Florence Grace .....................01488 648414DANCE SCHOOL

Elizabeth McIndoe School ....01672 520514DECORATING

David Rolls ............................01488 682953W. Talmage ...........................01488 685361

ELECTRICAL SERVICESAshbury Elcetrical ................ 01793 710781.............................................. 07851 794258Chris Loney .......................... 01672 514696 ...............................................07855 982232JM Electrical...........................01672 516661

Lambourn Electrical Contractors ................01488 670116........07958 488629Premier Electrics....................01672 890296SG Electrical Services...........01672 516724

EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIESWoodland Enterprises............01488 648820

ESTATE AGENTSRussell Marshall.....................01488 686867

FUNERAL DIRECTORSCamp Hopson Funerals.........01488 686511

GARDEN DESIGN/SERVICESPH Landscapes .....................01672 870113RPS Services ........................01672 512350Stacy Tuttle ...........................01488 682440

GAS INSTALLERSENERcon...............................01488 680800

HAIRDRESSERSKrysia Eddery........................07796 136 517 The Gentleman’s Shop..........01488 684363Roberta’s ..............................01488 682888

HANDYMANMike The Handyman ............ 01672 870314 .................................. mobile 07769 711519

HOTELS, PUBS, RESTAURANTSThe Hare..................................01488 71386The Ivy House .......................01672 515333

IRONINGManuella’s.............................01672 512884

LINE DANCINGTessa Hicks ...........................01672 520336

MATHS & ENGLISH TUITIONKennet Tutors ....................... 01672 516278

MOBILE HAIRDRESSERTouch of Class ......................07788 956199

MOBILITY SERVICESMobility Centre.......................01380 727555

MONUMENTAL SCULPTORM.J. Sly ................................01672 516797

NAIL TECHNICIANS Jaqueline’s Nails .................. 01488 686638

NURSING SERVICESBrendoncare .........................01488 684916

PAINTING & DECORATINGD & R Randall ..........01672 539213 ............

.................................... / 07743 186740DJC Painting & Decorating....01672 519850N. Hewer 01488 684962/07766 695383

PERSONAL TRAINERTina Connor ......................... 01672 562435

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ROOFING SERVICESHeritage Roofi ng ......................01488 71117JNC Roofi ng ..01488 648337/07771 597117...............................................07733 213869MEJ Martin.............................01488 685341Roofright ...............................01672 871207

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GAS INSTALLERSENERcon...............................01488 680800

HAIRDRESSERSAd Hoc ................................. 01488 681944Edge Hair Salon ................ 17 Bridge StreetRoberta’s ..............................01488 682888

HANDMADE FURNITUREMoore & Bradfi eld..................01488 684240

HOTELSThe Bear................................01488 682512The Three Swans...................01488 682721

INSURANCECoversure..............................0844 2480021

IRONINGManuella’s.............................01672 512884

JOINERYHungerford Joinery ............. 01488 681979

KITCHENSAkorn Kitchen ......................... 01635 49448

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MAN WITH A VANAndy .................................... 01488 684726

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NURSING SERVICESApex Care ............................ 0845 6034743Brendoncare .........................01488 684916

PAINTING & DECORATINGD & R Randall ..........01672 539213 ............

.................................... / 07743 186740DJC Painting & Decorating....01672 519850Francis W Saunders ............ 01488 648806

PAVINGPave Rite Ltd ....................... 07778 734500

PET SUPPLIESHowards Pet Care..................01488 685314Hungerford Pet Shop ........... 01488 686570

PLUMBING SERVICESA4 Plumbing ..........................07771 511331 Hungref Ltd............................01672 519163

PRINTED T-SHIRTSJustees ................................01672 514209

PROPERTY SERVICESR&K Property Serv ................01488 684923

RIDINGRide Locally ..........................01488 683253

PUBS & RESTAURANTSCasanova ..............................01488 682721Indigo Palace ....................... 01488 668896La Primavera ........................ 01488 682588The Downgate ...................... 01488 682708The Hare .................................01488 71386The Shears .......................... 01264 850304The Sun Inn .........................01488 682162

ROOFING SERVICESHeritage Roofi ng ......................01488 71117MEJ Martin.............................01488 685341MJS ...................................... 01488 648337Roofright ...............................01672 871207

SKIP HIREHills Waste Disposal .............01488 657123

STONEMASONSHumphries Stonemasons.......01488 682847

TAXIS & PRIVATE HIRE1st Direct Cars.......................01488 681182

TRAVELFarewise Travel......................01488 686858

TREE WORKHungerford Tree Surgery ..... 01488 682174J Hawkins ............................ 07980 536156Lasts Tree Care ....................01672 861770

TYRES & EXHAUSTSRapidfi t...................................01488 681888

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Originally trained as a research scientist with the duty to report anything new that I might fi nd - publicly in the requisite scientifi c journal - so that others could pursue it, I have disapproved of

unnecessary secrecy in any fi eld of endeavor for as long as I can remember. Disapproval turned to deep dislike one stormy night in 1943, when I was the duty offi cer of my small Army unit and a dispatch rider, dripping rain-water, was shown into my offi ce with a message marked ‘Secret’. When I opened the envelope the message read ‘Tinned sausages are now available’. In those days ‘sausages’ was redolent of Germany. (The KGB code-name for Germans was ‘sausage-makers’).

My unit was based in the heartland of Bomber Command which had been alerted to possible attacks by German parachutists. So, I imagined that the message might be a code, alerting my unit of some German activity requiring action by us but my telephone inquiries quickly showed that it meant no more than it said – if we applied to the right quarter we would be supplied with our ration of tinned sausages.

Three years later, when I began operating in Fleet Street as a defence reporter, I encountered the full force of the Whitehall attitude to ‘offi cial secrecy’. The Civil Service ‘mandarins’ there defi ned an offi cial secret as ’any offi cial information which has not been offi cially released’. Publishing any such information was punishable, severely, under the Offi cial Secrets Acts and I was astonished to fi nd how afraid Editors were about transgressing them. When submitting some new fi nding which had been leaked to me, I was often confronted with ‘Are you sure this is safe to print? We don’t want to end up in the Tower!’

The more ’mandarins’ I met the more it became apparent that they enjoyed keeping matters secret for secrecy’s sake and delayed releasing them for as long as possible because they derived pleasure out of being exclusively in the know. (Several who I re-encountered after they had retired confessed that what they missed most was ‘being in the know’.) Secret papers were also withheld to cover up blunders and rows between Whitehall departments.

So, I became determined to do all I could to defeat unnecessary secrecy,

not just by printing any secrets I could discover but by agitating for more open government. In that, I was greatly assisted by an American Senator, called Malcolm Wallop, who was on the US Senate Committee which kept tabs on the CIA, FBI and other secret services and could not understand why the British Parliament had no such ‘oversight’ over MI5 and MI6. I met him, regularly, because he was the brother of Jeanie, now the Dowager Countess of Carnarvon, and we both used to shoot at Highclere.

He suggested that I should prepare a book stressing the urgent need for independent Parliamentary oversight, i.e. supervision, of the British secret services. I took his advice and ended each relevant chapter of the book, called Too Secret Too Long, with ‘The Potential Value of Oversight’ – a note showing how the existence of Parliamentary oversight could have prevented the security disasters described or, at least, have lessened their impact. It was published in 1984 and was an immediate best-seller success, being serialised in The Sunday Times, re-published in the US and then marketed as an up-dated paperback. My cuttings-book for that year shows it was well and widely reviewed over several months in both the UK and the US, being described as ‘The most powerful and astonishing volume ever published about spies.‘

I feel confi dent that Too Secret Too Long made some contribution to the now-regular release of formerly secret fi les into the National Archives, at Kew, where anyone can consult them, and to the creation of the Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee set up 1994 with powers to oversee the activities of the secret services. The fi les tend to be 30 years old but they regularly reveal how they were withheld to cover up blunders and even the discovery of Russian spies in MI5 and other secret departments..

This has given me some satisfaction but there is more to do, as the hushed-up revelations about the Hillsborough football disaster have just demonstrated. At 98, I am still on my anti-secrecy prowl.

RECOLLECTIONS OF AN EXCITING LIFE

MY WAR ON SECRECY

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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

the adviser

Advertise here for as little as £5. Call 01488 682328

JAY FAIRS

IN HUNGERFORD TOWN HALLSATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 2012

8.30 am UNTIL 4 pmREFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

ENQUIRIES 01235 815633

www.jayfairs.co.uk

ANTIQUESMARKET

Handyman

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

1st

Direct Cars

01488 68 11 82

of Hungerford

The 1st & only number you’ll ever need.

www.hungerford-cabs.co.uk

The Hungerford/Marlborough Adviser, Friday,

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

SEAN WILLMONT CARPETS& FLOORING LTD.

Quality Carpets, Vinyls, Wood Flooring, SafetyFlooring, Natural Stone, Wall Tiles

~ Competitive prices ~• FREE ESTIMATES• PERSONAL SERVICE & ADVICE• PROFESSIONAL FITTING• DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

See our extensive range of made to measureblinds and shutters

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm Unit 4d, Fitz Gilbert Court, Castledown Business Park, Castledown Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire SP11 9FA

Tel: 01264 791400Mob: 07802 852852

WWW.SEANWILLMONTCARPETS.COMEmail: [email protected]

10% Offwith this advert

O�� 20th – 22nd

Fic� on, History, Poetry, Landscape, Biography,

Children’s Wri� ng, Humour, Poli� cs and Food –

and much, much more!Visit

www.hungerfordli� est.co.ukor pick up a programme at The Hungerford Bookshop

or call 01488 683480

20th – 22nd

Fic� on, History, Poetry,

13 Events Over

Three Days!

Individual – affordable - stylishCLOTHES, BAGS, ACCESSORIES

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

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

JANET NEALEDip., Leiths School of Food & Wine

Luncheon/dinner parties • Buffet & cocktail parties30 years’ experience

[email protected] 07801 497 125

LITTLECOPSE BOARDING

CATTERYLicensed & Local Authority Approved purpose built

modern small caring cattery

FELINE CARE - We are simply the best

Ring 01672-520879for further details

DIRTY COOKER? Call COOKERBURRA Oven Cleaning the professionals 01488 684955

oven cleaning

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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.

The Adviser 01488 682328

“We get loads of work through you. We would never not

advertise with you”. Chem-Dry Flair 01635 524110

The Sun Inn Hungerford (Charnham Street)

Tel: 01488 682162

Friday 26th OctoberJimmy Rocket

Saturday 27th OctoberLive Bands

RESIN Live & LoudDeadman’s Lane

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. Sunny terrace garden. Dogs welcome.

Interesting and original menu, plus a large choice real ales and lagers.‘Tapas Evening’ on Saturday 20 October

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

01672 870295Kingston Road, Shalbourne, SN8 3QF

www.ploughshalbourne.co.uk – [email protected]

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

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!

@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

THE

DOWNGATEFind us on

Park Street, Hungerford, Berks


We’re in the Good Beer Guide

2005-2012 Food served 12.00-2.30 & 6.00-9.00

Mon-Fri All day Sat & Sun

Charity Big Curry + Quiz Night Saturday 20th October 2012

in aid of The ABF Soldiers Charity 7.30pm start £7.50 per � cket - Curries, Chilli & Spicy sausages on the menu.

For every � cket sold Downgate will donate £2.50 to the ABF Soldiers Charity

The Hungerford and Marlborough Weekly Advisers provide platforms for the people of the district to promote their services and wares.

They are a commercial family venture offering promotional space at a price.

The Adviser family works very hard to help your businesses and services and believes that in most cases service is successful.

In the case of charities, we offer space at a 50% discount, bearing half the cost ourselves.

We welcome input and comment on our services and regret that we are unable to provide free space other than for exceptional circumstances.

For promotional space enquiries you are invited to contact [email protected] Tel. 01488 682328.

HELPING THE DISTRICT

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The adviser, Friday, May 6 to 13, 2011 WHEN SEEKING ADVERTISING RESULTS... TURN TO THE ADVISER

Specialists in...Roof Tiling, Slating, Flat Roofi ng, Leadwork & Exterior Refurbishment

For free estimates and professional advice callMark Holsman on 01488-71117

or Fax 01488-71118

ROOFING SERVICES

ROOFING SERVICES

Leadworks, Tiling, Slating, Flat Roofi ng& External Building Maintenance

For free estimates & advice callMark Martin on 01488-685341

M E J MARTINRoofi ng, Renovation & Building Maintenance

Specializing in...

You’re wiser with The Adviser!

Tel: 01488 682328

GAS INSTALLERS/ENGINEERS

PAINTING & DECORATING

PREMIER ELECTRICS SALES & REPAIRS

• Guaranteed repairs to all makes of domestic appliances

• Same day service• 24 hour service • OAP discounts

£5 reduction on production of this advert

[email protected]

Tel: 01672 89029601635 848691

PERSONAL TUITIONDomestic Aplliance Repairs

E-mail [email protected] Site: www.ener-con.co.uk

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

competitive servicePhone 01488 680800Mobile 07776 242967

Adviser Directory Your most up-to-date FREE guide to shops and services in the district

ROOFING

Offi ce Tel/fax: 01672 871207 Mobile: 07715 836282Email: [email protected]

Specialising in ...Tiling, Slating, Flat Roofi ng, Lead work and all aspects of roof refurbishment.

We are a fully insured company with over 20 years experience. For a free estimate & advice

DAVID GILES PLASTERINGAll Plastering Work carried out

Coloured Render Solu� onsRepoin� ng Fully Insured

m: 07825 511003T: 01635 44205

www.gilesplastering.co.uk

PLASTERING

8

A&DDecora� ng Services For All Your Decora� ng Needs

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

Plasterboarding,Artexing & Coving

Free Es� mates01488 681778 / 01488 685049

ADVERTISE YOUR

BUSINESS HERE.

THE ADVISER GETS

RESULTS

TEL: 01488 682328

ADVERTISE YOUR

BUSINESS HERE.

THE ADVISER GETS

RESULTS

TEL: 01488 682328

PROPERTY SERVICES

Complete property maintenance service01488 684923 / 07595 225077

REPAIRS, NEW WORKS, RENOVATIONS, REFITSCall R&K We take Care of It All - No job too small

• Locks • Doors • Glazing • Windows• Garden Structures • Landscaping

• Gates/Fencing • Decorating

ROSS EDWARDSBuilding ContractorNew Buildings

Extensions, Maintenanceand Alterations

12 Thomson Way, Marlborough


BUILDING CONTRACTORBUILDING CONTRACTOR

Free Estimates

D & R RANDALLPAINTING & DECORATING SPECIALISTS

30 years experience

Robert RandallTel: 01672 539213 (M): 07743 186740



D.J.C.Painting & Decorating Services

• Over 20 years experience• Fully insured •Free estimates

• Competitive pricesCall Darren

Home: 01672 519850Mobile: 07877 675162

No Job Too Small

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

PLUMBING

AJS PLUMBERSof Marlborough

Domestic and Commercial plumbing undertaken.

35 years experience of all aspects of plumbing T: 01672 511064

M: 07721 329 583

DECORATING

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ROOFING

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Home Based Professional Accountantfor Limited Companies

Self Employed Businessesand Self-Assessment

ACCOUNTANCY

Friendly and Reliable Service,

Tel: Virginia Parkes 01488 649908

Camp HopsonIncorporating Arthur Chivers

Independent Funeral DirectorsOffer a personal and complete 24 hour service

Including Horsedrawn Funerals, Pre-Paid Funeral Plans, National & International Funerals

For advice please call:HUNGERFORD(01488) 686511

90 West Street Newbury Berkshire RG14 1HANEWBURY 01635-522210

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

All types of domestic plumbing Installation & maintenance,

bathrooms, en-suites, showersTel Hungerford: 07771 511331

PLUMBING SERVICESBUILDING & DECORATING

KITCHENS Ltd

A ORN

WORKSHOP AND SHOWROOM

Newbury 01635 49448 3 THE PADDOCK, HAMBRIDGE RD, NEWBURY www.akornkitchens.co.uk

KITCHENS, BEDROOMS & HOME STUDY CABINETRY

KITCHENS & CABINETRYCARPET CLEANING

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/flair Email: [email protected]

WINDOW CLEANING CARPET CLEANING

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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

HUNGERFORD DESIGN LTDPLANS FOR

Planning & Building Regs/New Houses & Extensions

Listed Buildings - Land SurveysFree Consultation please contact:Sidney Webb - Tel: 01488 683424E: [email protected]

DESIGN SERVICES

ALL MAKES WELCOMEUnit 4 Charnham Lane, Industrial Estate, Hungerford

Tel: 01488 681888

• Tyres • Exhausts • Batteries • Brakes • Shock Absorbers

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 SKIP HIRE

SKIP HIREMINI SKIPS

6 TO 14 YD BUILDERS SKIPS

Tel 08000 751751

9

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

Experienced curtain maker 01672 871496

CURTAIN MAKER

CSL Handyman ServicesMinor electrical works,

DIY Gardening, etcFully insured and CRB Checked

T: 0845 0777087 M:07704 185393

email: [email protected]

CARPETS01672 513492

FURNISHING01672 513491

D&R

FU

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NI S

H E R S

FORMERLY DIBLE & ROY, MARLBOROUGH

CARPETS01672 513492

FURNISHING01672 513491

D&R

FU

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NI S

H E R S

FORMERLY DIBLE & ROY, MARLBOROUGH

CHIMNEY SWEEP

TILING, COVING, AND COMPLETE REFURBISHMENTSALL BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN

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

• No job too small

HUNGERFORD: 01488 685220 MOBILE’S: 07976 917861 / 07860 940606

B & G TALMAGE LTDPAINTING & DECORATING

COMPUTING

Our caring staff are here to listen and advise you, 24 hours a day.

Hungerford 01488 68683048a High Street

Thatcham 01635 868444

Tadley 0118 9814420

Private Chapel of RestPre-payment Funeral Plans Available

Enquiries Welcome

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

CARPETS & CURTAINS

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ADVISEREmployment Opportunities

The Hungerford/Marlborough Adviser, Friday, October 12 to 19, 2012 The Adviser, Friday, December 16 to 23, 2011The Adviser, Friday, November 18 to 25, 2011The Adviser, Friday, November 4 to 11, 2011

MAN WITH A VAN

MAN WITH A VANHouse / Offi ce MovesGarage / HouseClearanceRubbish removal

Phone Andy on 01488 684726mobile 07768 655136

Manuela’s IroningProfessional Ironing Service

Bring it in crumpled - get it back fl at

Collection & Delivery service available

01672 512884

IRONING

CITROEN, PEUGEOT, RENAULT25 years’ French car experience.

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

FULLY INSURED

01672 521053 Mobile 07974379226Tel: Mark Dunn @ Ramsbury

CITROEN SPECIALIST PRINTED T-SHIRTS

Adviser Directory Your most up-to-date FREE guide to shops and services in the district

Try Line Dancing!!Tel: Tessa 01672 520336

**LINE DANCING**Beginners or Intermediates

want to feel better, burn calories, have lots of fun?!

LINE DANCING

RIDING

RIDE LOCALLYin beautiful countryside with

Sue Acworth. Supervised rides & lessons for children & adults

Long Rides & Pony DaysTel: 01488 683253

Little Hidden Farm, Hungerford Newtown

[email protected]

MOBILITY

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

CURTAIN MAKER

is actively seeking to employ a

GARDENER/GROUNDS PERSONFollowing the successful completion of a six month probationary period, the post holder

will be expected to complete an Apprenticeship or a recognised Horticultural Qualifi cation. Minimum wage will apply during the probationary period. For further information/application pack please apply to

Mrs S Fry – Offi ce Manager

COUNCIL OFFICES, 5 HIGH STREET, MARLBOROUGH, WILTS, SN8 1AATel: 01672 512487 Fax No: 01672 512116

www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.ukenquiries@marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk

Marlborough Town Council

THE ADVISER URGENTLY REQUIRES

DELIVERERS Rounds available in Marlborough & Hungerford area

Vacancies for independent deliverers.

Tel: 01488 682328

Save Time and Money when you employ local people!

Hungerford Rotary Club has lost a valued member with the death of former president David Wallis.

David, of Dixon’s Farm, Lambourn Woodlands led the club to a particularly successful last year.

He leaves his wife Wendy and family to mourn his loss.

ROTARY EX-PRESIDENT’S DEATH

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www.brendoncare.org.uk

a bright future ahead

Maintenance PersonFroxfield c £18,200paBrendoncare Froxfield is a modern purpose-built care centre between Marlborough and Hungerford which cares for 44 physically and mentally frail older people.

You will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of the building, grounds and equipment, providing assistance to staff and residents, supervising contractors and suppliers and complying with Health and Safety standards. You should have a basic understanding of electrics, plumbing and H&S legislation, and at least one trade skill.

You must have good communication skills and an affinity for older people, and be able to work in a busy environment and keep accurate records. This is a full-time post (35 hours) plus on-call, so a flexible approach would be welcome. An enhanced CRB disclosure is required, and a full driving license.

Please contact Jenny Lillywhite for an application form on 01488 684916 or email [email protected]

LOOK WHAT

HUNGERFORD HAS TO OFFER!

WOODLANDS LIFESTYLEMIXING OLD AND NEW BEAUTIFULLY

2 HIGH STREET TEL: 01488 686515 WWW.WOODLANDLIFESTYLE.CO.UK

6a park StreetTel: 01488 685314

[email protected]

HowardsPet Care Ltd

Unit 4 Charnham Lane, Industrial Estate

Tel: 01488 681888

Charnham Street

T: 01488 682512

F: 01488 [email protected]

www.thebearhotelhungerford.co.uksales@hungerfordbooks.co.ukwww.hungerfordbooks.co.uk

The Hungerford Bookshop

24 High Street01488 683480

- 109 High Street –01488 681117

www.peppermint-cream.co.uk

Shabby Chic

peppermint cream

Tel: 01488 684105Charnham Lane

sales@hungerfordgardenmachinery.co.ukwww.hungerfordgardenmachinery.co.uk

T: 01488 682162

The Sun Inn Hungerford (Charnham Street)

Roberta of Hungerford21 Charnham Street

Tel: 01488 68 28 88

[email protected]

www.roberta-of-hungerford.co.uk

Tel: 01488 682721117 High Street

www.threeswans.net

Tel: 01488 682721117 High Street

www.casanova-restaurant.co.uk

Chilton FoliatTel: 01488 682202Fax: 01488 683589

[email protected]

Stag Service Station

Martin& the

Magpie120 High Street Tel: 01488 681062

www.martinandthemagpie.co.ukStunning flowers for every occasion

4 Bridge Street Tel: 01488 684240 [email protected]

44 High StreetHungerford

01488 683237

Mr Fry

THE DOWNGATE

Traditional Country Pub on the edge of Hungerford Common

01488 682708 www.the-downgate.co.uk

THE OLD FIRE STATION, 3 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, RG17 0EP

TEL: 01488 681944

HAIR DESIGN

Kennet House, 19 High StreetTel: 0844 248 0021

[email protected]/da/hungerford/index.htm

BOOKSHOP

COUNTRY LIVING

FISH & CHIPS

FLORIST

GARDEN MACHINERY

GARAGE SERVICES

GARAGE SERVICES

GIFTS

HAIRDRESSERS

HANDMADE FURNITURE

HOTELS

HOTELS

INNS

INNS

INSURANCE

LADIES HAIRDRESSERS

PET SUPPLIES

PUBS & RESTAURANT

TYRES & EXHAUSTS

Marlborough Town Council had received one enquiry for the advertised position of Town Clerk/Responsible Finance

Officer when The Adviser went to press.The position was advertised in last week’s

Adviser with a salary of £36,313 to £39,855 depending upon experience and qualifications.

Applications close at noon on Thursday, November 8 with interviews during the week starting Monday, November 19.

ONE ENQUIRY FOR TOWN CLERK

Hungerford’s main streets refurbishment has been going much to plan with good general progress and some delay caused

by wet weather.

GOOD PROGRESS WITH ROADWORKS

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THE MARLBOROUGH

ADVISERMARLBOROUGH AND HUNGERFORD


126 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1LZ 01672 51216317 Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BA 01380 722211

Free initial consultation www.davidowen.co.uk

Self-assessment tax returns & tax creditsCorporate accounts and taxationStart-ups & company formation

Business accountsTax planning adviceVAT, Payroll & P11D

Complete range of specialist advice:

Friday, October 19 to 26, 2012

Phone: 0845 6034743Nadia Dennis

ww.apexliveincare.orgApproved Domiciliary Care Provider to Hampshire & Dorset County Councils Registered with CQC – Care Quality Commission

‘Fes� val Strings’Conductor

Stefan Ho� es Saturday 20 October 2012 at 7.30pm

Marlborough College Chapel(With grateful thanks to the Master)

Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik serenade Mozart - Piano concerto no 9, k 271 “Jeunehomme”

Soloist – You-Chiung Lin Glazunov - Oriental Reverie for Clarinet and Strings

Saint-Saens - Carnival of the Animals Narrator - David Barrell

Tickets at £10 for adults and £5 for 18 years and under are available from:- The White Horse Bookshop, High Street, Marlborough 01672 512071 or MBG offi ce with a stamped address envelope: The Upper Offi ce, The Dutch Barn,

Elm Tree Park, Manton, Wiltshire SN8 1PS - 01672 861116(cash or cheque made payable to Marlborough Brandt Group).

Tickets will also be available on the door

An outstanding concert for all the family will be performed in Marlborough College Chapel tomorrow evening Saturday, October 20 at

7.30pm.Marlborough Brandt Group will welcome back Stefan

Hofkes and “Festival Strings” made up of the top string players from Reading and Bristol symphony orchestras.

All are welcome. The programme particularly targets a younger audience with a fi ne selection of works including the great Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and the piano concerto “Jeunehomme” by Mozart No. 9 K271.

Tickets at £10 for adults and £5 for 18 years and under are available from The White Horse Bookshop tel. 01672 512071

Tickets will also be available at the door. The performance is on behalf of the Brandt Group’s work in The Gambia.

OUTSTANDING CONCERT IN MARLBOROUGH TOMORROW

Above: Tilda Borthwick from Preshute Primary School prepared for the successful Marlborough Apple Day last Sunday, October 14.

MARLBOROUGH APPLE DAY

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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.

Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee will consider letting a future contract for Hungerford’s Christmas lights. The last committee

meeting briefl y discussed the contract suggestion. The council will run a special prize raffl e and sell Christmas cards to help with the cost of around £27,000 this year. Sir John Madejski will switch the lights on at 6pm on Sunday, December 2.

CONTRACT FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS?


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.

POLICE HELP WITH DOG FOULINGPolice have agreed to accompany the dog warden on patrol in Hungerford where instances of dog fouling are rife. District Councillor David Holtby told councllors before their last meeting that fouling was particularly bad in the canal area and Croft .

GOOD RESPONSE TO FAMILYHAIR SALON OPENINGHungerford’s newest business, The Edge Unisex Fam-ily Hair Salon is the latest business to benefi t from Ad-viser advertising.Proprietor Michele Jackson said she received excellent response from her front page advertisement last week.She has elected to become yet another regular Adviser advertiser.Michele’s salon is at 17 Bridge street, opposite Rox-ton’s. You can’t beat The Adviser but you can join it. Tel. 01488 682328. [email protected]

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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