Marlborough Town Council
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Over the last few months, alongside our own Grounds Team, Town Councillors and community volunteers have been working to tackle the some of the overgrown areas in the Old Cemetery at the Common. It’s clear that there is enthusiasm for a group of local people to come together to make improvements. If you would like to help take things further and join our Friends of the Old Cemetery group, please contact the Town Council offices.
Marlborough was a major prize winner at the South West in Bloom awards ceremony on 18th September at the Civic Centre in Trowbridge. With entries from all over the South West, the competition was high. Marlborough won a Silver Gilt award, a Category Winner’s Cup, the Best New Entry Trophy, the Best Community Initiative Cup (Marlborough Community Orchard) and was also short listed for the best non municipal gardens (Marlborough College) and best municipal gardens (Wye House). Well done to the Marlborough in Bloom Committee, our many volunteers and businesses, the Town Council staff and Grounds Team, Wiltshire Council, our sponsors and all those residents who worked hard to make the town look its best.
On Friday, 19 September Jeff Sewell from Marlborough District Council, New Zealand met with our Town Mayor and Councillors to discuss strengthening our links. Jeff, a member of his Council’s Sister City Committee, discussed ideas around tourism, sports exchanges, live link ups and more. Proposals will be taken to the next Full Council meeting.
The 4th Military Intelligence Battalion, which is proud of its links with the town and last November held a Military Parade in the High Street, is inviting residents to an Open Day at the Town Hall on Tuesday, 16th September 2014. This will offer an opportunity for us all to learn more about the Battalion’s role in the British Army and its recent operational experiences. There will be static and visual presentations and soldiers will be on hand to describe their respective jobs and experiences. This will run from 9.30am – 4.30pm and will include an award and medal presentation at 1130am. Do come along and support this event.
ARK is running a photographic competition on the theme Discover Stonebridge. There are 2 categories, adult and 15 years and under. Photographs will be exhibited with prizes in each category and the winning entries featured in ARK’s Annual Report. Entry forms available from: Whitehorse Bookshop, St Peter’s Church and the Town Council Offices. Competition runs to 31st August. More information at 01672 511028 or anna@riverkennet.org
The Civil War Re-enactment on the Common and the Living History display in Priory Gardens were successful events and were well received in the town. It was wonderful to see so many of the re-enactors out in costume on the High Street, transporting us back to the 17th century. Our thanks go to the English Civil War Society for staging such a magnificent event and to those who helped support it - Wiltshire Council, Hills and Marlborough History Society. A gallery of photos will soon be posted on this website.
The battle lines will be drawn, the troops will be mustered and the Battle of Marlborough will commence on the town’s Common over the weekend of 26/27July. The Town Council is working with the English Civil War Society to stage a re-enactment of the civil war battle which will recreate the events of 1642 on the original site of the action. Read more
The weekend will also be a chance to learn more about how the townspeople and families of Marlborough lived in the 17th century. A variety of craftsmen and traders such as carpenters, scribes, physicians, cheese-makers and more will be at this event which will take place in Priory Gardens just off the High Street. A chance to ask about their skills, look at their clothing and watch meals being prepared - all taking us back in time.
The Civil War Re-enactment is supported by:
Alison Galvin-Wright (Chair, MiB), Jane Pagano and Andy Cole (RHS judges), Richard Beale (Grounds and Estates Manager, MTC) and Town Mayor, Cllr Marian Hannaford-DobsonThe South West in Bloom judges came to Marlborough on Tuesday, 8th July. They spent a lot of time looking around the town and meeting various volunteers and we hear that they were very impressed by what they saw. Results will be announced on 18th September. Well done to
everyone who helped and took part.
Log on to Marlborough in Bloom’s Facebook page for the latest information.
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Community Clean-up on Monday, 7th July. After meeting at Priory Gardens, some stayed to do gardening, others went off to litter pick, weed and clean in and around the High Street. Great turnout.
Our Town Crier, Alfie Johnson, has been in the High Street to let everyone know about Marlborough in Bloom. He also welcomed the South West in Bloom judges on 8th July.
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