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BoA anthem for Olympic Torch day

Here’s a track I’ve put together with Neil Ryles from Bath Road Studio in BoA, written for the Olympic Torch Relay coming through town next week. It’s called ’Run For Your Life’. It started off as a bit of a laugh and turned into something pretty good, we (somewhat biasedly) think.

You can also hear it (and “Like” it) on our Facebook page.

(Contributed by: Gordon Duncan)

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Events for torch day, May 22nd

There are lots of events happening around the town next Tuesday, 22nd May, to celebrate the passing of the Olympic Torch through the town.

There’ll be singing and music in Westbury Gardens, and picnics at both of the primary schools. Later in the evening, there’s an evening of blues and rock’n'roll in St Margaret’s Hall, with tickets priced at just £2.50.

More details in these posters:

To download full size PDF file copies of these posters, click these links:

Torch day events poster

Evening gig poster

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Bradford on Avon Flower Club – Thursday 7 June at 7.30 p.m

Sue Scott from Warmionster is the demonstrator for our meeting on Thursday 7 June at 7.30 p.m.with WOODEN WONDERS. Sue is known for her imaginative use of flowers and foliage and it is sure to be a colourful and interesting evening. The Sales table will include BRING AND BUY items and refreshments are served after the demonstration. There is plenty of parking at Holt Village Hall and all visitors are welcome.
(Contributed by: Margaret Murray)

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Belcombe Court Summer Garden Party – Sunday 24th June from 5pm

On Sunday 24^th June, Belcombe Court in Bradford-on-Avon will open its gates for a wonderful evening of entertainment at the Belcombe Court Summer Party. Home of Paul and Caroline Weiland, the grounds of the beautiful 18^th Century country estate provide a stunning setting for a magical evening.

Natasha Marsh, Soprano

Guests will be treated to a spellbinding performance from operatic Soprano Natasha Marsh, a highly regarded classical recording artist and performer, whose debut album Amour topped the classical album charts in 2007 and who was nominated for the Best Album in the Classical BRIT Awards 2008.

In addition to Natasha Marsh, various artists will be performing  – Acoustics in the Potting Shed, Bands in the Barn and Jazz, and Classics at the Snake Bench. The Novato Dance Company will be performing on the Old Tennis Lawn. A variety of stalls include the Mead Nursery, a fully licensed bar and a deli selling delicious food. Luxury picnics can be pre-ordered for the evening or you can bring your own.

Tickets are sold in aid of the Child Bereavement Charity, which supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. To find out more about the work of the Child Bereavement Charity: www.childbereavement.org.uk

Music at Belcombe Court

Sunday 24^th June. Tickets £20.  5.00pm-9.30pm. Belcombe Court, Bradford-on-Avon.
For more information, to book tickets and pre-order picnics please call: 01494 568925 or go to: www.belcombecourt.eventbrite.com

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Conigre House orphanage

Linking back to the 1950s in Bradford on Avon – here’s a photo of Conigre House when it was an orphanage.

My parents John and Gwen McDonough ran this orphanage.

Looking for anyone who is interested – I have photos I can share. I live in Australia.

Email me at jan(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)janwatt.com.

(Contributed by: Jan Watt)

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Flower club meeting – 30th May

The next meeting of Bradford on Avon & District Flower Club Practice Group will take place in the URC Hall, HOLT at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 30 May. The theme is a Tapestry Design (see photo).

All newcomers welcome and previous experience unnecessary. Come along and enjoy a hands-on evening with flowers.

(Contributed by: Margaret Murray)

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Young musicians wanted

Iford Arts is running a series of Sunday afternoon concerts in the Cloister of Iford Manor, just outside Bradford on Avon.

We are looking for talented young local musicians who are either soloists, vocal groups, – can be as a soloist trio/quartet, small bands etc. All genres of music welcome. Ideally you will have an hours worth of material and the set-up should be mainly acoustic.

If you would like an opportunity to showcase your music then please get in touch. There is no fee for performing but all musicians are given free afternoon tea!

Contact:debbieheyden(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)ifordarts.co.uk
or call 01225 868124

(Contributed by: Debbie Heyden)

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Con Brio and Vocalcoro in Concert.

Come and listen to Bradford on Avon’s own choirs. Vocalcoro is one of Christchurch School’s choirs and Con Brio is the town’s mixed voice choir. They are singing in aid of the Wessex Multiple Schlerosis Society in Warminster.
It takes place on Friday 6 July at 7.00pm in St Margaret’s Hall in the town.
(Contributed by: Lesley Hunt)

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Office Space to Rent

Space in shared office in The Shambles

One space is coming available in our shared office in the heart of Bradford-on-Avon. Quiet, comfortable, airy and equipped with WiFi, telephone and kitchen, the Tudor Office is ideal if you work from home and fancy a change of space, or need peace and quiet, or miss the company of fellow independent professionals.

You will be sharing with four others – an engineer, a music publicist, a IT consultant and a professional writer.

Excellent value at £185 per calendar month.

To find out more, please call Tamara on 07799886920 or email info(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)attention-space.com
(Contributed by: Tam Rundle)

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For Sale: 7’ x 4’6” Car Trailer (£200 o.n.o)

For Sale: trailer in angle iron and creosote-soaked marine ply, made by a farmer who sold it to us. It’s a very practical design – we used to tow it with a Land Rover, but it works well behind an ordinary car. It has 10” wheels including a spare, all tyres good. There are some cleats for roping down a tarp. It has a jockey wheel and a rack for tools (or possibly ladders) at the front, at the back, a tailgate (hinged or will come off, and a lighting board. Not pretty, and could do with a lick of creosote, but serviceable and a good size. (£200 o.n.o) Email: sara(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)velomatic.com
(Contributed by: SaraB)

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Ask BOA: Prepaid mobile phones?

Are there any phone stores that sell “Prepaid mobile phones”  in Bradford on Avon?
We are visiting the third week in May.

(Contributed by: Karen Hoeksema)

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For Sale: Washing Machine

We have recently swapped a washing machine for a washer/dryer and wish to sell the redundant machine. The machine is an integrated Fagor Innovation turbo time plus 1400 rpm. Although two years old the machine is ”as new” and hardly used as it was in a holiday cottage (few people go on holiday to do the washing). We are asking £250, buyer collect and will be very reluctant to haggle.
(Contributed by: Annette Seekings)

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Wanted: Looking for a flat to rent or a houseshare?

Hello! I’m looking for a 1 bed/ studio flat to rent or a houseshare in or near Bradford on Avon from June or July.
I am a 27 year old female, friendly and creative, and I enjoy music, gardening, the outdoors, and Sunday afternoons in sunny pub gardens
If you know of anyone in need of a responsible tenant or looking for a new housemate then please let me know, or pass my details on.
Thank you!! x

07891289968 or amy.last(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)hotmail.co.uk
(Contributed by: Amy Last)

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River level time-lapse

Found on Twitter:

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Sports Festival, 13-22 May

This year’s town Sports Festival starts on 13th May, with events planned throughout the following week.

There will be a weekend of sport events at Barton Farm on 19th and 20th May. Events will include yoga, zumba, a fun run, a 10k run, bowls, cricket and football, among many others.

For full details, see the BoA Sport website.

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Walking Festival

Bookings for September’s Walking Festival are being taken at the TIC from Tuesday 1st May. All walks need to be booked in advance.

For more information please go to: walkbradfordonavon.org/bradford-on-avon-walking-festival/

We do hope you will support our first ever Walking festival.
Thank you.
BoAWalkers are Welcome group.

(Contributed by: Richard Craft)

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Aqua Natal & Baby Swim Classes at Woolley Grange

The Mini Aqua Co. is starting new courses at the beautiful Woolley Grange Spa this week!
Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy will be held on Thursday evenings and Mother & Baby Aqua Yoga and Mini Swim (Parent & Baby Swimming) on Tuesday afternoons.
The Mini Aqua Co. uses Birthlight methods which highlight a gentle approach to pregnancy, birthing and parenting.
For more information on class times and booking please visit the website: www.miniaqua.co.uk
(Contributed by: Carrie Norris)

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New family at the helm of Bradford’s Beef & Barge after £90k revamp

Eve and Feri Zambo

Three generations of the same family and one of the country’s leading pub groups have come together to restore a once-thriving canal-side pub in Bradford on Avon.

The Beef & Barge is once more shipshape and set to give the local community, tourists and barge-keepers the warmest of welcomes since its recent reopening following a massive £90,000 revamp, funded jointly by the incoming tenants and Admiral Taverns.

The new hosts Eve and Feri Zambo, and their 25-year-old daughter Nikolett plus Eve’s parents Anthony and Esther – together with Admiral – have been busy transforming the pub, which is in a fantastic location overlooking the Widbrook marina on the banks of the Kennet and Avon canal.

Read the full article

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Bradford on Avon Air Cadets recruiting young people between ages 13-17

Bradford on Avon air cadets are looking for young people between the ages of 13 and 17 who have an interest in aviation and the armed forces, or who are just looking to do something different.

For more information the Air Cadet Website is www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

Or for more information feel free to contact us;

by phone 01225 863307   /   by email 1995(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aircadets.org

or visit us on a parade night, we are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 19.00 and 21.30

(Contributed by: Ben Biggs)

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Scallywags closing for refurbishment Saturday 30th June

We will be closing on Saturday 30th June and will be reopening mid September. The whole building is being modernised by our new landlord.

All items taken in from now onwards will be ready to collect from 25th June until 29th June only if you want to collect items. Any items not collected will be disposed of.

We will open our doors in September with an empty new shop, taking in autumn and winter items. Check Facebook and front of window for date closer to the time.

New Navy St Laurence Trousers will be available to buy throughout July and August and September from Piha, Lamb Yard, Bradford on Avon.

Any queries please contact us through Facebook and scallywagsboa(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)btinternet.com only.

Monies owed will be squared up as much as possible and be available from Scallywags up until 30th June then from Piha from 9th July. Piha staff cannot answer queries regarding Scallywags. Any abuse of staff at Piha will result in people forfeiting their money. A valid receipt must be shown to get the money. Money will also be available when we reopen in September.

We are very excited about the new shop and hope to see you in September
Scallywags, 43 Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon,
Wiltshire, BA15 1EE
(Contributed by: Jackie Allan)