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Advertise in The Adviser T: 01488 682328 E:[email protected]

This issue: Friday, October 21 to 28, 2011 VOL 19: 920 UK NO.1. Advertising closes for next issue on Friday, October 21 at 5pm.

ALL CARS WANTED FOR CASH

With or without MoT

Best prices paid for sports or

collectible cars.

on 01488 648055mob: 07831 275653

HUNGERFORD MARLBOROUGH KINTBURY LAMBOURN/VALLEY GREAT SHEFFORD BEDWYNS INKPEN FROXFIELD EAST GRAFTON HAM CHILTON FOLIAT/LEVERTON HUNGERFORD NEWTOWN

BOXFORD MANTON SHALBOURNE AXFORD BURBAGE FYFIELD RAMSBURY ALDBOURNE

ADVISER

Your most up-to-date FREE guide to sales and services

New fl oors fi ttedExisting fl oors restoredPersonalised serviceExperienced in period and character properties

Tel: 08450 552 488 - Mobile: 07803 712 689Email: fl [email protected] - Web: www.whittlewoods.co.uk

Bespoke Wooden Floors

VOL 19: 920 UK NO.1. Advertising closes for next issue on Friday, October 21 at 5pm

When you think Christmas Publicity

- Think Adviser 01488 682328

or email:[email protected]

YOU DON’T HAVE TO MOVE TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME...

We can also make Bedroom and Home study cabinetry too!

KITCHENS Ltd

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Why not call 01488 683237 and collect your orderOpening times: Mon-Sat 11:45-2pm and 5pm-9pm

NOW OPEN Sunday Teatime!from 4pm-7.30pm THE SUNDAY SUPPER

Includes Cod & Chips or ½ a Chicken & Chips for a Fiver! Plus all your usual favourites

Oct 28 1st Christmas Trade Issue

Nov 4 2nd Christmas Trade Issue

Nov 11 3rd Christmas Trade Issue

Nov 18 4th Christmas Trade Issue

Nov 25 5th Christmas Trade Issue

Dec 2 6th Christmas Trade Issue



Dec 22 Christmas & New Year greetings and New Year Sales

Dec 29 New Year Sales

ADVISER Special Christmas Features

[email protected] 682328

www.theweeklyadviser.com

THE HUNGERFORD

ADVISER

Turn The Hungerford Adviser over to read the front page The Marlborough Adviser. We have been asked by our Marlborough friends to

include more Marlborough information. PRIME POSITIONSFOR ADVERTISINGThere are prime

advertising positions available on the pages of the Marlborough Adviser including the front page.

FLIP!

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ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVALANTIQUES

ART CLUBSBARBER

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BROWNIES CUBS SCOUTSBUILDING SOCIETY

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GARDEN CENTREGARDEN MACHINERY

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GENTLEMAN’S SHOP

GIFTS

HAIRDRESSERSHARDWARE

HEALTH BOUTIQUESHANDMADE FURNITURE

HISTORICAL SOCIETYHOTELS

HUNGERFORD LIBRARYHUNGERFORD TOWN BANDHUNGERFORD TOWN HALL

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RAILWAY STATION RETIREMENT HOME

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SWEETS

TAKEAWAY FOODSTATTOO STUDIO

TOY SHOPTRAVEL AGENCY

TYRES & EXHAUSTS

VETERINARY HOSPITALWINE & LIQUOR

PROVIDERS

This feature is subsidised by its advertisers and The Adviser. T: 01488 682328 E: [email protected]

WOODLANDS LIFESTYLEMIXING OLD AND NEW BEAUTIFULLY

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

ADVISERTELEPHONE: 01488 682328 FACSIMILE: 01488 681899

EMAIL: [email protected]

Charnham House, 29-30 Charnham [email protected]: 01488 684363 & 683536www.gentlemans-shop.com

The GentlemanÕs Shop

6a park StreetTel: 01488 685314

[email protected]

HowardsPet Care Ltd

Unit 4 Charnham Lane, Industrial Estate

Tel: 01488 681888

10 High StreetT: 01488 682419

[email protected]

Kennet House, 19 High StreetTel: 0844 248 0021

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

Wessex Place, 127 High StreetTel 01488 682277

[email protected]

Charnham Street

T: 01488 682512

F: 01488 [email protected]

www.thebearhotelhungerford.co.uk

[email protected]

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)

Tel: 01488 68632120 Bridge Street

[email protected] www.beicappelli.com

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

[email protected]

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

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Health & Beauty with the Adviser

CHRIS RADFORD, Wagon Yard, Marlborough. 0800 731 6879, evenings 01672 516006.

Gaenor Farren-Smith MBAcC, MRCHM Hungerford01488 686946 www.myacucare.co.uk.

Deep tissue massage, reflexology. Claire Digweed, 01488682187 / 07810 886673

VISITING practice Jane Darby WMSCh MPS Pract . Tel. 01672 512211.

Sports injuries, postural and tension aches, RSI’s etc treated. Sarah Gomer, Hungerford (01488) 681331/07879 040621

RobertaBest for

Hair & BeautyRoberta of Hungerford Tel: 01488 68 28 88

www.roberta-of-hungerford.co.uk

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

TEL: 01488 681944

HAIR DESIGNWE KNOW ABOUT HAIR

• Est. 1995

PODIATRIST / CHIROPODIST

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

CHIROPODIST MASSAGE THERAPIST/REFLEXOLOGIST

ACUPUNCTURE

Relieve stress, pain, tension and relaxContact Will 0770 321 9182www.alexandertechniquelondon.org

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

1 Bridge Street, Hungerford0845 388 1782

www.tonichealthboutique.com

1 Bridge Street, Hungerford1 Bridge Street, Hungerford

Madal Bal’s Lemon Detox Diet

NEW

Course Cost £60.00 – (Only 7 places available)For more information contact Lynsey: Mobile: 07818 402392

Email: [email protected] www.lam-lifecoaching.com

LAM LIFE COACHING 50+ SATURDAY MORNINGLIFE, STYLE & WELL-BEING GROUP

6 Week Course November/December 2011 10.30am-11.30am

Life Coaching is a supportive and motivating practice that helps you determine and achieve personal goals. It helps to identify the changes you wish to make in your life

and agree a simple step plan to help you make those changes. We will look at the 4 core areas of life, health, wealth, relationships and spirituality and

discuss ways in which we can help each other improve them. Areas of interest could be health & beauty, fashion style and colour, fi tness & nutrition, art, fi lms, books, or

anything of interest! We will have group discussions and guest speakers!

The Adviser, Friday, October 21 to 28, 2011

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Check out our great local selection

Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Berkshire RG17 7DA

Tel: 01488 648055

MoT Testing Station & Body ShopOpen Mon to Fri - 8:30 to 5:30 Sat - 9 to 5 Sunday -10 to 4 (Car Sales)

Up to 30 cars in stock. Check www.gsautocentre.co.uk

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CITROEN C8 2.0 HDI 16V SX, 7 SEATER, ELEC SLIDING DRS,

‘03, £2,995

VW GOLF T GTI, RARE 5DR TURBO, RECARO SPRT SEATS,

‘00, £1,795

SUBARU LEGACY 2.0 GL, 1YR MOT, 5SPD, 4X4 EST,

‘00, £1,495

FORD FIESTA 1.25 LX 16V, HATCHBACK, PETROL,

‘00, £1,095

CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2.4 CLASSIC, 36K MILES, 5SPD,

‘06’, £2,995

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MAZDA MX5 MK 1, MET BLACK, ALLOYS, A/C,EXC COND, 1YR

MOT, ‘96, £1,795 CHOICE OF 6 OTHERS

SUBARU IMPREZA, 2.0 GX SPORT, 4X4, ‘04, £4,295

choice of 10 others

SUBARU FORESTER 2.0 X, ESTATE, ALL WEATHER PACK, HI/LO RANGE, ‘03, £5,995

RENAULT KANGOO 1.9DCI TREKKA, 4X4, 5DR,

MANUAL, ‘05, £3,995

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WINTER WARMTH THE ADVISER

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

ENERconGas Safe Registered -185238

We carry out the service maintenance and installation

• Cookers Gas • Fires• Water Heaters• Gas Boilers and systems• Gas Warm Air Heaters

• All controls & ancillary equipment• Landlord Gas Safety

• Inspection and Certifi cates• System fl ushing and Descaling

• Natural Gas & I.P. GasWe are highly experienced with over 30 years’ history, offer a very competitive service

Phone 01488 680800 Mobile 07776 242967

BRUSH AND VACSpecial OAP rates • All appliances

Contact Jamie

CHIMNEY SWEEP

T: 01488 648417M: 07799 530217


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The Adviser’s traditional Winter Warmth feature enables companies to promote their products and services relating to winter warmth.

With the frosts upon us and the prospect of a very cold winter, householders are giving priority to warmth.

The Adviser will next week run the second of its Winter Warmth features and if you wish to promote your products or services give us a call on 01488 682328 [email protected]

Today’s feature has been made possible by:HUMPHRIES STONEMASONS who specialise in fi replaces

and wood stoves, gas and log burning fi res and stoves and handmade limestone, marble and Bathstone fi replaces designd to our specifi cations. For free quotes: Tel. 01488 682847.

THE SEASONED TIMBER COMPANY specialising in fi rewood with seasoned hardwood logs delivered to you in reusable, refundable one cubic metre bags. Tel. 07917 875781.

SUNFLOW HEATING COMPANY featuring sensational heating from Germany with a real alternative to gas and oil that’s maintenance free and clean. Tel. 0800 1588270.

ENERcon carrying out service maintenance and installation of gas cookers, fi res, water heaters, gas boilers and systems, gas warm air heaters Tel. 01488 680800.

CHIMNEY SWEEP: All homes with fi res need a chimney sweep and Jamie will provide an excellent service. Brush and vac, special OAP rates and all appliances catred for. Tel 01488 648417.

THESE COMPANIES WILL HELP YOU TO STAY

WARM THIS WINTER

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The Adviser, Friday, October 21 to 28, 2011The Adviser, WINTER WARMTH THE ADVISER

We deliver to you in reusable, refundable one cubic metre bags. No more chippings and bark dumped on your drive.Take away the urgency to re-stack the logs, cover and keep dry through the winter season.Our timber is cut and stored for more than a year to provide you with seasoned, dry logs at the point of delivery.All our firewood is locally sourced and from sustainable and indigenous UK hardwoods.Alongside your firewood delivery we can also deliver kindling.Ask about our Timber Processing and Woodland Management services, helping woodland owners to make best use of their timber.

www.seasonedtimbercompany.co.ukcontact@seasonedtimbercompany.co.ukTel: 07917 875781 and speak to Oli

Cut out and keep this advert available for your winter log orders

one cubic metre We deliver to you in reusable, refundable one cyour drive.your drivebags. No more chippings and bark dumped on you

ough theTake away the urgency to re stack the logs cover and keep dry throu

FIREWOODSeasoned Hardwood Logs

“Best wood we’ve ever had! Beautifully seasoned and a good price.”

Andy Allen

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the adviser

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

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

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

The Adviser, Friday,October 21 to October 28, 2011

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OCTOBER 201122: Croft Films - Cinema Paradiso 22: Festival Strings Marlb College22: Marlborough Feast of Food22: Baby&Childrens M’kt Crft Hll 11-1

23: Prize Bingo Hung. Brit Leg. 3pm23: Hungerford Farmers Market26: Over 50 club Hungerford26: Marlb Folk Roots 8pm Theatre28: Acoustic Night Marlb Town FClb

30: Prize Bingo Hung Brit Leg. 3pm30: Brit summertime ends

NOVEMBER 20112: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm2: Oak Tree Lunch 3 Swans2: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm4: Croft Films - Deep End4: Xmas Card Sale Bell Ramsbury4/5: Hungerford Christmas Market 5: Marlb Folk Roots 8pm St Marys Ch Hll6: HEAT Walk 10am Hung TH7: Marlb Emb Gld - 01793 5255179: Tuesday Club Hungerford10: Pewsey Farmers’ Market

11: Remembrance Day12: Lord Mayor’s Show London12: Marlb Conct Orc St Marys Ch13: Remembrance Day parade14: Marlb. Hung. ladies’ lunch, Bear15: MU Quiet afternoon 2.3018: Variety Show Cft Hall 7.30pm18: Rotary (Hg) Murder Mystery eve18: Marlborough civic dinner19: Variety Show Cft Hall 7.30pm19: Craft Fair Hung TH 10am-4pm19: Xmas Fair Marlb Town Hll 10-1225: Acoustic Night Marlb Town FClb25: Croft Films - Biutiful26: Hung’d Xmas lights switch on 6pm26: Newbury Gold Cup.26: Chilton F. Quiz & Supper Night27: Hungerford Farmers’ Market30: Over 50 club Hungerford

DECEMBER 20112: Croft Films - On Stranger Tides4: HEAT Walk 10am Hung TH5 MEG Xmas Lunch - 01793 5255177: Over 50 club Hungerford7: Hung’d WI Crft Hll 7.30pm7: Oak Tree Lunch 3 Swans7: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm8: Pewsey Farmers’ Market9: Marlb Folk Roots 8pm St Marys Ch Hll10: Hung’ Town Band Cncrt 7.30pm TH10+11: Kennet Sngs Xmas Cncrt12: Marlb. Hung. ladies’ lunch at Bear12: KVNTA Kennet Valley Hall 7.30PM14: Tuesday Club Hungerford16: Chilton Foliat Carols16: Marlb Folk Roots 8pm St Marys Ch Hll17: Hung eenie meenie Christ market18: Hungerford Farmers’ Market20: MU Carol Service St Lawr 2.3024: Christmas Eve25: Christmas day26: Bank holiday for Chist. Day27: Boxing Day bank holiday.

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garage doors

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

HareRestaurant the

Grade II listed village inn, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty above the valley of the racehorse

www.theharerestaurant.co.uk

Ermin Street, Lambourn Woodlands RG17 7SD

M4 Junction 14 • 3 miles on B4000 Tel 01488 71386

tattoo studio

White Horse Tattoo Studio 48b High Street Hungerford 01488 683226 www.whitehorsetattoo.co.uk

THE HALFWAYBistro & Piano Bar

Open Tuesday - Saturday Lunch 12 noon - 2.30pm Dinner 7pm - 9.30pmSunday 12 noon - 4.30pm

Bath Road, Newbury RG20 8NR Tel: 01488 [email protected] www.thehalfwaybistro.com

The Lobster Pot Fishmonger at

Cobbs Farm Shop & KitchenFresh Fish Daily

Bath Road, Hungerford RG17 0SP Tel: 01488 686770 ext 5

10% OFF orders over £20 with this advert

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

Dog Grooming

curtain maker

Experienced curtain maker 01672 871496

Tuition

Spanish classes. All levels. GCSE support. Experienced teacher. Tel. 01672 871382.

ALL MAKES WELCOMEUnit 4 Charnham Lane, Industrial Estate, Hungerford

Tel: 01488 681888

• Tyres • Exhausts • Batteries • Brakes • Shock Absorbers

Saturday 22nd OctThe Croft Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0HY

11am - 1pm Entry £1 (Kids free)www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

[email protected] 555739

JAY FAIRS

IN HUNGERFORD TOWN HALLSATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 2011

8.30 am UNTIL 4 pmREFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

ENQUIRIES 01235 815633

www.jayfairs.co.uk

ANTIQUESMARKET

To Let

Offi ce/Salon to let - High St, Marlborough 01672 861386

To Let

Car Parking to let - High St, Marlborough 01672 861386

Boost your income. Delivering/collecting Christmas catalogues 18+ www.more-info.co.uk 01793 238881

Boost Your Income

Kenda FashionExclusive Ladies

FashionBridge St, Hungerford

T: 01488 644 653E: [email protected]

Weekly classes in Tap, Modern & Ballet Dance.

3 years and above at Hungerford Nursery School, The Croft

Gill: 07729 763759 Sarah: 07753 [email protected]

A treasure trove of fabulous designer clothes, shoes and bags

Labels you’ll love at prices you’ll adoreOpen 10.30 – 5.00 pm Tuesday to Saturday

www.cocohungerford.co.ukNo.13 Bridge Street, Hungerford

01488 - 686319

ADVERTISE YOUR

BUSINESS HERE.

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

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Hungerford based Professional

Image Consultant

outer projection, inner confi dence

www.theclothescounsellor.co.uk tel: 0844 809 4566 / 07833 097 100

www.theclothesshopnewbury.co.uk

The Clothes ShopThe Clothes ShopBe the fi rst to see our

NEW reversible mac’s!Telephone 01635 47832

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

inklings.

‘Open for Gifts & Cards Seven Days a Week’

122 High StreetHungerfordBerkshireRG17 0DLTelephone (01488) 681800

1st

Direct Cars

01488 68 11 82

of Hungerford

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

www.hungerford-cabs.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

Cullen Beckwith Vegetable StallVisit us for all your fruit

and vegetablesSpecial Promotion25kgs of Maris Piper

Potatoes £6.50

Mawer FishTop Quality Grimsby Fish

now on sale at Hungerford Market every Wednesday

8am-1pm07580 039098

Charlton Park Garden Centre

Supplying a large variety of products including bird seed, hay, dog treats, plants and cut fl owers

Special PromotionWild Bird Seed 20kgs £13.00

GROCERY STALLWide selection of cakes and sweets

Most items ONLY £1.00Christmas Stock NOW available

Come and See Us!

Men’s and Ladies’ Casual Wear

Every Wednesday Hungerford MarketBargains Galore8.30am-3.00pm

HUNGERFORD WEDNESDAY MARKET

ANTIQUES AND ART @ HUNGERFORD

We are always keen to buy an� que and tradi� onal furniture in any condi� on, also pictures, china, silver, jewellery,

collectables etc. Restora� on and conserva� on

Call 01264 730609 / 07849 411585or Hungerford Street Market Wednesdays

at Great Shefford

Christmas Menu 2011

Mushroom and chestnut soup with rustic bread Potted Brixham crab & Melba toastCoarse country game terrine with a

home-made fruit chutneyGoat cheese parfait with ciabatta crostini,

Micro salad leaf

Traditional Christmas turkey with all the trimming Chipolata sausage and stuffi ng

Rack of Lamb fondant potatoes, Pea Purée & Rosemary Jus

Pan-fried Sea bass on braised fennel and langoustine sauce

Arancini di riso, risotto balls with mushroom ragout rocket salad and onion jam

Corn-fed chicken with wild mushroom butter beans Puree & Red wine Jus

Christmas pudding with Brandy sauce Bailey’s crème brulee with an after eight mint

Homemade TiramisuCoffees & cheese broads available at a supplement

Three course £26.50 Per head

Tel: 01488 648271

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Home & Gardenwith the Adviser

The Adviser, Friday,October 21 to 28, 2011

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

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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

Green Tree Garden ServicesMowing • Hedge Cutting • Strimming • Fencing

• Pruning • Tree Work • Clearing overgrown areas - Bramble etcPlease call to discuss your needs

• Full Public Liability Insurance

Will Roberts T: 01488 658649 M: 07796 601966

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

Tel: 01672 870113 Mobile: 07734 265771

Garden Construction Specialist

Small jobs undertaken, free quotations.

Landscapes

Ponds • Patios • Walls • Drives • Decking • Fencing

KIM ERBRO’SLANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS

PATIOS, WALLINGFENCING, PONDCONSTRUCTION,SEEDING & TURFING,HEDGE CUTTING, PRUNING AND TREE PLANTING, DRIVE CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN SERVICE AVAILABLETEL: (01672) 540051www.kimberbros.co.uk

HONEYSTREETSAWMILL

Sawmillers and Timber MerchantsOAK AND SOFTWOOD BEAMS

ALL IMPORTED SOFTWOOD AND BUILDING TIMBERSPLYWOOD, CHIPBOARD, SKIRTING AND PREPARED TIMBER

WANEY EDGED & FEATHER BOARD EDGEDFull range of treated Fencing StakesRails and Machine turned jump poles

FARM GATES & ENTRANCE GATES IN TREATED SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD

Fence Panels, Trellis, Logs & WoodchipsOPEN Mon - Fri 8-5 Sat 8-12

Tel: 01672 851565/635Email: [email protected]

Fax: 01672 851788HONEYSTREET, WOODBOROUGH, PEWSEY SN9 5PS

For all your

Gardening

requirements

Check The

Home & Garden

Adviser

WE’RE HERE TO

HELP.

WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE

Home improvements you can trust

Serving the community for over 50 yearsA quality service based on honest values

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THE DISTRICT’S MOST UP-TO-DATE WEEKLY DIRECTORY The Adviser, Friday,October 21 to 28, 2011

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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

ADVANCED DOMESTIC SOLUTIONS Ltd

QUALITY KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

CALL 01793 321097 FOR A FREE QUOTATIONwww.ads-home.co.uk email: [email protected]

RM GARDEN SERVICESGeneral landscaping: patios: fencingGarden/ground maintenanceHedge cutting/reducing, mowingStump grinding, pruning etcFULLY INSURED

01488 68379507763 [email protected]

Showroom, The Old Ropeworks, 20 Kennet Place, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1NG

WOOD & MULTIFUEL BURNING STOVES FULL DESIGN & CONSULTATION SERVICEFITTING & CHIMNEY LINING SERVICE HETAS TRAINED INSTALLERS FREE SURVEY

01672 516876 WWW.MARLBOROUGHSTOVES.CO.UK

FOUR SEASONS GARDEN SERVICESUNIT 2, MILLS BUILDING, NEW HAYWARD, HUNGERFORD, RG17 0PZ

Telephone: 01488 684583 Evening: 01488 658109

LAWN MOWER AND GARDEN MACHINERY SALES AND SERVICE

Your local stockist of

For all the above equipment

CLARK & GRANT

BUILDERSl Extensionsl Renovationsl Alterationsl 30 Yrs experience

l Plasteringl Pebble Dashingl Renderingl Screeding

Fully Insured. All Work Guaranteed07931 256474 Ian 07966 212141 Terry

01793 526934 Home [email protected]

Home & Gardenwith the Adviser

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• Sales order processing• Raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers

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individuals, couples and organisations. T. 07885 201972.LEATHERCRAFT OF MARLBOROUGH is a particularly

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Tomorrow, Saturday October 22 the Norwood Hall at Marlborough College will become an exciting marketplace. Over 60 exhibitors will be selling everything from top quality food: organic meats, fabulous sausages, beers and wines (French and English) and gifts for the bon viveur, kitchen equipment, wonderful accessories for your dining table, china, wonderful

cakes and puddings, delicious freshly made doughnuts to great gifts for cooks, and much more. An excellent opportunity to do that

FEAST OF FOOD AT MARLBOROUGH

early Christmas shopping! Children’s face painting will continue

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of £4, and free car parking available at the College, the Feast of Food is a fund-raising event for Cancer Research UK. For further details contact Anne on 07887 924539 or Claire on 01488 683440 or Email: [email protected]. An event not to be missed!

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HUNGERFORDHUNGERFORD JUNE FLOWER FESTIVALSUGGESTED FOR QUEEN’S JUBILEEA Hungerford June Flower Festival has been suggested to celebrate The Queen’s diamond jubilee next year.The suggestion was made at the last Hungerford Town Council meeting at which the mayor, Cr Martin Crane appealed to townspeople for celebratory suggestions.Walks and a general sprucing up of the town have already been suggested. The council is also discussing a more pro-active role in marketing Hungerford.

CHAMBER SEEKS RETAIL MEMBERSHungerford Chamber of Commerce is seeking more active retail members. This was emphasised at a recent chamber meeting.

RIOT ARREST AT HUNGERFORDA young Hungerford man was arrested after the recent riots and charged with offences under the Communications Act, police told Hungerford town councillors at a rcent meeting. Police also reported that three prolifi c shoplifters were arrested in Newbury after a tip-off from Hungerford. Their car contained a large quantity of goods.

BRIGADOON FOR TOWN SHOWBrigadoon has been revealed as the 2012 Town Show by David Clayton Chairman of The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company. Lerner and Loewe, who also wrote My Fair Lady, have produced a wonderful musical, he goes on to say, which tells the tale of an enchanted village that appears out of the Highland mist for one day in every 100 years. Musical numbers include `Almost Like Being in Love` and `Heather on the Hill` which amongst others are a delight. It’s a story of community, mystery and romance with many opportunities for adults, boys and girls of all ages to sing, dance and act as we bring this Highland fantasy to life. Whether or not you`ve been involved with the Community of Hungerford Theatre Company before, all are invited to the shows launch on Monday 19th September at Herongate Leisure (7.15 to 8.15 for juniors and 8.15 to 10.15 for adults) at which you hear the music and learn more about the story. Audition pieces will be available for principal roles which will take place on September 26th but no auditions are necessary if you wish to be in the chorus. We would also welcome those that preferring to stay backstage getting involved with; costumes, props, lighting, painting, publicity etc etc. There`s always plenty to do and there are sure to be new friends and laughs along the way building to the excitement of the show itself playing to packed houses next February! For more details please take a look at www.hungerfordtheatrecompany.co.uk -Barry Waddell

CHURCH FETE RAISES OVER £1000St Mary’s, Chilton Foliat church fete raised more than £1000 last Saturday; a good result given the economic downturn and rain during the morning.

SHOW AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESSThe Royal County of Berkshire Show at Newbury Showgrounds was again an outstanding success at the weekend with thousands of people attending and rain failing to dampen enthusiasm.

WELL DONE ROTARY AND HUNGERFORD!Hungerford Rotarians collected £790.95 for the army’s national charity ABF at the weekend organiser David Heather reports. ABF Berkshire chairman Peter Walker has thanked the Rotary club for its work saying the fi gure is an achievement of which Hungerford can be proud.

NEW BUSINESSMARLBOROUGH MOBILITY STORE OPENSThe Marlborough Mobility Store is open for business as their advertisement depicts today.The store is overseen by director Willie McIvor and he and his staff are there to help you.Be it rise and recline furniture of the latest mobility scooters, Willies team will help.A hire service is available, there are free hearing tests and footcare.Free assessments and advice are also available on stairlifts.The Marlborough Mobility Store is at 55 George Lane adjoining Kennet Pharmacy. Tel 01672 511550.Also at Ellendune Shopping Centre, Wroughton. el. 01793 815083.

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EENIE MEENIE MARKETA GREAT SUCCESSHungerford’s fi rst eenie meenie market recntly was an overwhelm-ing success. Many local families came to buy second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys and books; there were great goodie bags and there was a free raffl e for all children. The eenie meenie Christ-mas market will be held on Saturday 17th December. If you wish to book a stall please contact Maura on [email protected].

RESIDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF WORKResidents near Hungerford’s priory will be notifi ed of 18 months of demolition and construction work at the request of Cr Jean Hutch-ingsDistrict councillor Paul Hewer assured Hungerford town council-lors before their last meeting that any valuable waste materials from the project would be salvaged.

21 HUNGERFORD SPEED TICKETS IN 2 HOURSPolice issued 21 speeding tickets in two hours on the easter ap-proach to Hungerford recently.Hungerford town councillors were given this information before their last meeting when police said they were concentrating on reducing speeding around Hungerford.Councillors were also told of a further raid on Cobb’s Farm when a tractor was stolen. It was the eleventh raid on the farm and an ar-rest had been made. Police also said they had acted against a drug distributor in Hungerford.

PROBLEM TREE IN HUNGERFORDHungerford town councillors before their last meeting were told by District Councillor David Holtby of a problem plane tree at the entrance to the Forge in Hungerford.

COMPANY NOT SO INTERESTEDLand and Water were interested in the Hungerford Marina project until they heard of the previous opposition to the project, District Councillor David Holtby told hungerford town councillors before their last meeting. District Councillor Paul Hewer said they were looking for residential opportunities.



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MARLBOROUGH THEATRE’S GREAT LINE-UPThe Theatre on the Hill, at the heart of the new St John’s school on Granham Hill in Marlborough, is now in its second season and thriving, This Autumn and into 2012 the theatre is offering with a full and varied programme of events appealing to a broad cross-section of the local population.Well-known names, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards double winners Show of Hands, described by The Independent as “a class act”, and a touring West-End style show Let’s Do The Twist are certain to attract large audiences, although the top selling show this Autumn will undoubtedly be the St John’s student production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.The 350-seat theatre is growing in popularity among a diverse and eclectic range of theatre companies and performers from across the UK, as well as providing a venue for performances and events for local community groups. In addition to school productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie, the star turn of the Autumn Season is perhaps Let’s Do the Twist on 14 October. The West End-style show, described as “electrifying” showcases music from the greatest musical stars of the 1950s and 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll era wrapped up in a Happy Days family style feel. This hugely successful show has already been snapped up by Impresario Bill Kenwright for a week at the Theatre Royal in Windsor. Kate O’Connor, Events Organiser at St John’s, expects this to be a sell-out evening. “We are very lucky to have been able to get a date in Marlborough on their tour. I’m sure it is going to be a fun fi lled, lively evening”Other highlights of the season include a 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards double winners Show of Hands on 26 October, organised by Marlborough Folk Roots as part of a tour which culminates in a sell-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall in April next year. The phenomenally popular duo Steve Knightley and Phil Beer hail from rock backgrounds but today their engaging music dips and dives through roots, rock, blues, country and traditional genres to make an unmistakable signature sound played out on a wealth of instruments from slide guitar to mandocello, fi ddle to South American cuatro.Theatrical performances include the highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective with their bold and exciting performance of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most bloody and fear-fi lled tragic “Scottish Play” on 16 November and Proteus Theatre Company’s Arabian Nights on January 27, a magical journey to the Far East in the company of Scheherazade.

‘FLU VACCINATIONSSeasonal ‘fl u vaccinations are now available at GP practices throughout the area. -you read it in The Adviser!

PLASTIC BOTTLE AND CARDBOARD SERVICEWiltshire Council is introducing a new fortnightly plastic bottle and cardboard collection service. For details tel. 0300 4560102. -you read it in the Adviser!

CAR SHOW DRAWS THOUSANDSShalbourne’s classic car show at the weekend drew several thousand people and a magnifi cent line-up of cars. Various charities will benefi t.

RAMSBURY BEST KEPT VILLAGERamsbury has been judged Best Kept Village in the large category of the Wiltshire Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England.

UPSTREAM FISH MIGRATIONDISCUSSED AT MARLBOROUGHA recent Marlborough Town Council amenities and open spaces committee meeting received a report from Mr Mark Heelis of the Environment Agency.Among points discussed was upstream fi sh migration, currently limited on the River Kennet to Marlborough by sluice gates at Town Mill and Coopers Meadow and the possibility of installing fi sh ladders to alleviate the issue.

MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE PROJECTTO BOOST TOWN ECONOMYMarlborough’s historic Ivy House Hotel will become part of Marlborough College in an approved plan to convert it into a girls’ house.The move, although downgraded by some Marlborough civic and commerce leaders, is expected to be a bonus to the town which already benefi ts hugely from the college.It is suggested that a college investment of around £7m would have a positive effect on the town with increased employment and wages and increased parent participation in the town’s economy.

OUTSTANDING LITERARY FESTIVALMarlborough’s literary festival has been proclaimed an outstanding success. It has gained national recognition in only its second year and is destimed to become an annual event.

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METAL DETECTING DAY RAISES£2500 FOR ROTARY CHARITIESThanks to Peter Kindersley and his staff, Sheepdrove Organic Farm welcomed The Rotary Club of Hungerford for their annual Metal Detecting day and enabled enthusiasts to contribute nearly £2500 to the Club’s nominated local charities.

President, David Wallis, on the left, seen with Yvonne Haddrell and Neil McPherson, was very impressed with the attendance and most interested to see some of the objects found. The pic-tures show some of the “booty” such as Roman coins, nail cleaner, brooches, buttons, musket balls, thimbles, sheeps bell and even a dog bowl made in 2007

HUNGERFORDUMPIRES AND SCORERS NEEDEDBecoming an Umpire or Scorer could be the best decision you’ve ever made!Umpires and Scorers are an integral part of the game of cricket and without them it would not exist. The Berkshire Cricket Offi cials Association (BCOA) are very committed to seeing an increase in the number of active qualifi ed Cricket Offi cials, and are hoping to encourage as many prospective and existing Umpires & Scorers as possible to attend our courses in early 2012. No experience is required for either role, and we would like to stress that umpiring and scoring is a fun and rewarding part of the game. We are holding a special “Meet our Team” day on Saturday 22nd October 2011, which will include an introduction to all of our courses. Our training team will be available to answer questions and give details about course content, assessment, plus our con-tinuing support programme. Why not come along and chat to our training team, we are sure that their enthusiasm and commitment will motivate you into taking part. Sessions on Saturday 22nd October 2011 will take place as fol-lows: 10.30am to 12.30pm at North Maidenhead CC2.30pm to 4.30pm at Kidmore End CC If you are interested in attending a course, but unable to attend either session on Saturday 22nd October 2011, please contact our Administration Offi cer by email at [email protected] to reg-ister your interest. We also have a website which contains lots of useful information relating to umpiring and scoring http://www.berkscoa.co.uk/ -Avril.

MINIMUM DISRUPTION SOUGHTDURING BRIDGE WORKSDistrict Councillor David Holtby assured Hungerford Town Coun-cillors before their last meeting that minimum disruption to traffi c was being sought during canal bridge works. He said it was hoped that any road closures would be after Christmas.*The council is seeking a name for the bridge and this is likely to incorporate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to be celebrated next year.

REUNION By John Cameron-Hayes I don’t intend to start writing my column again but readers have questioned why I have failed in recent months to report my tales of daring do in the articles which I once wrote for the Adviser. I remind you that my weekly column appeared one hundred and fi fty seven times ; and I was able to make you aware, without boasting , that I had served boldly and bravely brandishing my sword in many campaigns for Queen and Country, and felt you needed no further evidence of my bravery, courage and audacity. However, in spite of my gallantry no award was pinned to my chest ; so in order to maintain my stature I manufactured an array of med-als with the help of my friend – a farrier , and a young lady who cut up some designer material to provide the medal ribbons. Although I have felt unrewarded for my courageous exploits , there has now come a time for my valour and intrepidity to be acclaimed. So I must declare that The First Lady and I recently celebrated a ‘three score’ reunion which deserves recognition . And it has only been achieved by resorting to ‘Military Discipline’ imposed by me, and strict enforcement of ‘Zero Tolerance’. Hitherto there has been no case of ‘ Domestic Violence’ - but there is still time. All I ask for is the award of a gallantry medal which I think I have deserved.

100 HEAR HISTORICAL ADDRESSBY JACK WILLIAMSOver a hundred people gathered for the fi rst Hungerford Historical Association talk of the new season given by local historian and ex-mayor Jack Williams. Jack and his family have had a long involvement with the fi re ser-vice in Hungerford and he was able to recount fascinating stories from the past ranging from catching the horses before being able to take the horse drawn fi re appliance out; to attending road accidents on the M4. Jack was the fi rst fi reman at the scene when James Flour Mill caught fi re in June 1960. This was the largest ever fi re in Hungerford’s history and took fi fteen days to damp down.Jack also bought along photos; fi reman’s helmets; boots and other memorabilia from both Hungerford and Hungerford’s twin town of Ligeuil in France.The next talk will be given by Dr Hugh Pihlens “The Pihlens fam-ily – from Latvia to Hungerford on Wednesday, October 26th at 7.30pm in the Corn Exchange, Hungerford-Shelagh Parry.



HOMELESSNESS CHARITY SEEKS HELPThreshold, Swindon’s homelessness charity, is looking for participants run to their emergency hostel in the centre of town, to deliver tins of soup and food as part of their annual Soup Run event on Thursday 3rd November. Threshold is aiming to re-stock their supplies ahead of the busy Winter period with tins of soup or food and is hoping generous and fi t supporters will come out on the afternoon of the 3rd and run with their tins. There is no set distance and no entry fee, runners just need to arrive at Culvery Court, Harding Street, between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. This is a free to enter event and it is an opportunity to raise funds for the charity through sponsorship. As an incentive there will be event t-shirts for participants who raise £10 or more in spon-sorship. Threshold serve 2 hot meals every day to 30 residents in their hostel and move-on houses and support up to another 50 a day at Breakfast Club, Day Centre and the Filling Sta-tion and so it’s crucial this is a successful event and a re-ally good crowd attend. Phil Smith, Operations Director at Threshold said “We are encouraging people of all ages and fi tness levels to enter in teams or as an individual to chal-lenge each other as well as themselves on what is sure to be a cold, dark evening to raise vital funds and food supplies for the winter”.-Kirsty McNally

HUNGERFORD SEEKS ANSWERSTO GAS WORKS QUESTIONSA difference of opinion has emerged over Hungerford Town Council’s efforts to receive an indication of concilliation for the town’s and residents’ inconvenience during the prolonged recent gas works in the town centre.It was apparent at the last Hungerford Town Council meeting that the mayor Cr Martin Crane’s opinion and that of District Councillor David Holtby varied considerably.Cr Holtby said there was no mechanism for town compensa-tion, unlike individual businesses seeking compensation for alleged loss of business.Cr Holtby said the contractors had encountered unpredicted obstacles in their works and had not been able to complete on time.He said he had found a lack of liaison between the council and chamber of commerce with Hungerford businesses dur-ing the crisis. Cr Crane questioned whether the holdup under the railway bridge was because West Berkshire had not done its home-work. Cr Roger Thompson said he had written to West Berk-shire Council with several questions that had not been an-swered.

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BRIDGE WORK BEGINS ON OCTOBER 31Hungerford’s Kennet and Avon Canal footbridge work is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 31 and end by March 22, 2012.Contractors and West Berkshire Council representatives have said that disruption will be kept to a minimum.However, there will be a series of lane closures at various times.Details of work and closures were given to the last Hunger-ford Chamber of Commerce meeting.Three days of lane closures would be necessary from No-vember 21 and fi ve days from January 30.The bridge would be lifted into position during two night closures. The traffi c diversion would be fully signposted. Chamber members were told that works would close before Christmas and start again at the end of January. Chamber members were told it would not be possible to start the whole project after the Christmas break.*The contractors have agreed to make a £500 donation to the chamber for the Victorian Extravaganza and work will not be carried out during the Victorian Extravaganza on De-cember 9.

Football with Ron TarryHUNGERFORD’S LEAD REDUCED TO 5PTSAfter their excellent midweek win over Tiverton, Hungerford were back at Yate on Saturday, having been knocked out of the F.A.Trophy by the Gloucestershire side the previous week. Again it was a last- minute goal which was critical, the home side winning the cup match in the 90th.minute, and this time getting an unlikely equaliser right at the end to rob Hungerford of all three points.The visitors had the better of the play but could not break down the Yate defence until late on, when Mark Draycott’s goal looked to be enough for the victory, but again they succumbed in the last minute when Tom Warren struck the equalizer.Hungerford’s lead at the top of the table was reduced to 5 points as a result of this draw.

PROBUS VISITS WADWORTH BREWERY30 Members of the Hungerford PROBUS recently visited the Wadworth Visitors’ Centre in Devizes where they enjoyed a fully escorted tour around the Brewery, the Coopery and the Sign Writ-ing Department. Prior to sampling the delights of the beers they met the wellknown working Shires, Prince, Monty and Max, who are still part of the daily scene in Devizes, after which an excel-lent lunch was served at The Crown, the fl agship of the Wadworth Brewery. Following lunch, members Hugh & Lois Pihlens, led a very interesting historical walk around Devizes -Pat Honeybone



Thames Water is offering customers in the Hungerford and Marlborough area free water-saving gadgets for taps, showers and toilets that could help cut utility bills by up to £75 a year.In a bid to encourage people to value this increasingly precious resource and use less of it without making drastic changes to their lifestyles, Thames Water has launched Waterwisely, www.thameswater.co.uk/waterwisely, the world’s fi rst online water-effi cient town. Customers can log on to Waterwisely to calculate their water use and get areport for their household together with a series of tips for reduced water use – and bills – and make pledges to do so which they can share with friends on Facebook.FREE WATER-SAVING GADGETSPeople can order a series of free water-saving gadgets from Waterwisely, including tap aerators and water-effi cient shower heads, hosepipe triggers, devices to reduce the water used fl ushing toilets and shower timers, challenging people to take showers of four minutes of or less.Water for the Hungerford and Marlborough area comes from underground bore holes feeding the River Kennet, the world-renowned chalk stream.It is recognised that taking water from the Kennet has the potential to put strain on the wildlife habitats the river supports.Charlotte Hitchmough, director of Action for the River Kennet (ARK), said: “There simply is no excuse not to take advantage of Waterwisely’s offer of water-saving gadgets - they are completely free and could reduce your utility bills by up to £75 a year.REDUCING THE STRAIN“By using less water each of us can reduce the strain on the River Kennet. It’s a no-brainer. ARK will continue to put pressure on all parties to make sure the amount of water going to Swindon is drastically reduced, and in the mean time we can all value every drop of water we use in the Kennetvalley.’’Dr Rose Timlett, WWF-UK freshwater programme manager, said: “This year, low rainfall coupled with abstraction to supply homes in Marlborough, Hungerford and Swindon have taken their toll on the River Kennet. With low fl ow levels along the river, and some stretches

having dried up completely, the recovery of some river species including voles and otters could bethreatened. “The good news is that we can band together to reduce the amount of water we use around the home, and so help to reduce the amount of water that needs to be taken from this river. Each of us uses around 160 litres of water a day and the Government is aiming to get this down to 130. It is estimated that nearly a third of the water we use is unnecessary - so taking up the offer of free water-effi cient kit and trying to reduce the amount we use can make a big difference without any big investments or sacrifi ce from home owners.”NOT TAKING WATER FOR FUNRichard Aylard, Thames Water’s sustainability director, added: “We don’t take water from rivers for fun, or for any other reason than because our customers need it. If they use less, then we will take less. Water-effi ciency is not just our responsibility. It is a team effort in which we, our regulators and our customers all have a part to play.”Meanwhile Thames Water continues to work on a long-term solution to reduce the amount we transfer to south Swindon from our bore hole at nearby Axford.15 MILES TO SWINDONOf the 10 (Mld) million litres a day on average that the company takes from the aquifer under Axford, 6Mld to 7 Mld is piped 15 miles north to Swindon, with the rest supplying customers locally. While the water used locally is returned to the Kennet following treatment at sewage works in the area, the 6-7 Mld of water going to Swindon, once used, is not fed back to the Kennet but rather to the River Ray, a tributary of the Thames. This means every day the Kennet is losing up to seven million litres, which has the potential to put a lot of strain on the wildlife habitats that the river supports.PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTIn order to protect the chalk stream environment, the Environment Agency has said previously that it plans to ask Thames Water to reduce the water it sends to Swindon from Axford by 3Mld. The company is working with the EA on a plan for a £10m pipeline to take water from the River Thames at Farmoor Reservoir, halving Swindon’s reliance on the Kennet. -Simon Evans.

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