Local NewsVisit the Local News section of the PP website for this week’s news including library funding latest, good causes celebrated, traffic and fire-service news, Boundary Road, conflicting legal advice, West Berkshire’s Children’s Services, Hungerford’s Post Office, Swindon’s solar farm, Great Shefford’s flood defences, Chieveley’s postcode lottery, Wantage’s sliding doors, a business survey, a business competition, speed dating for volunteers, council tax rises, local MPs’ contributions to the Article 50 debate, a couple of football items, a football quiz question, a driving course, a fantastic place and John Major’s kneecap. February’s Penny Post Hungerford includes news from Hungerford Town Council, the Library, allotments, actor Nick Lumley – plus a Chamber of Commerce business survey and an unusual new quiz from Hungerford Brownies Local Events – see belowLocal Activities• a couple of spaces left at Newbury College’s beginners dance class starting Thurs 9 Feb. Foxtrot, Rumba and Cha-cha – it’s guaranteed to put a spring in your step! Cost £97 Book on 01635 845000 • Halfterm activities – see events below Recommendations• if you’re looking for a ladies networking group, Margaret McDonell says ‘joining the Athena network is the best thing I’ve done for my business.Debbie Miles is passionate about creating a vibrant and friendly environment and I’ve enjoyed increased referrals, support and inspiration’. Special Offers• FREE drum sticks & Evans drum skin !f you buy a snare drum or cymbal from Hogan Music in Newbury this month Items• Three wooden pallets in Hungerford. Free to collector. Please contact [email protected] Local JobsSee the Penny Post website for local jobs including: Cleaner, East Garston • Occupational Therapist, West Berkshire • Massage Therapist, West Berkshire • Recreation Assistant, Hungerford • Early Years Team Leader, Inkpen (closing date 3 Feb) • GPs’ Pharmacy Dispenser, Ramsbury (closing date 7 Feb) • Preschool Deputy Manager, Baydon • Head Stockperson and Gardener, both near Lambourn • Customer Services Assistants, Hungerford • Warehouse staff, Marlborough • Production Assistant, East Garston • Charity Shop Volunteers, Hungerford • Homecare Assistants, throughout West Berkshire • if you are a professional who would like support finding a new job, Careers Springboard West Berkshire can help – they meet every Weds in Newbury PropertyHouse-share Rental: Large room in a shared house in Hungerford (four people in total) £275pcm plus £120 towards utility bills and cleaning. Available Now. Contact Nye & Co • The importance of first impressions – property tips from Jon at Brearley & Rich Local BusinessesFamily Life • Food & Drink • Health, Beauty & Wellbeing • House, Garden & Pets • Legal & Professional • IT, Media & Web • Visual & Performing Arts • Retailers • Travel & Tourism • Tuition & Training Please support the businesses which support Penny Post! • welcome to Kelly Louise Floral Design – see Valentine’s section below for her romantic floral deliveries and workshop • congratulations to the Crown & Garter in Inkpen for their 9.1/10 Guest Review Award on booking.com Charity Plugs• we’re organising a fab Colour Mile event on Sat 1 April at John O’Gaunt School in Hungerford in aid of Prospect Hospice and our PSA. Click here for details of sponsorship and stallholder opportunities Valentine’s Treats• show you care by ordering a delivery of Flowers for your Valentine by Kelly Louise Floral Design – or to make your own Valentine’s bouquet book your place on Kelly’s Valentine’s Floral Workshop 7pm Mon 13 Feb On the Road• if you’re choosing a new car, here is some practical advice from the mechanics at Elite Garage Services in Newbury Four & Two Legged Friends• if you’re thinking of getting a puppy here are some useful tips on which puppy is right for you from dog trainer Jill Thorpe at Develop Your Dog Seasonal Snippets• great February newsletter from Sustainable Wantage featuring Cafe Scientifique talk on kite power, upcoming Repair Cafe and lots more • Transition Marlborough are planning to Show the Love this Saturday – see their latest newsletter for details plus their upcoming Permaculture Course • thank you to Alistair Mills in Lambourn for sharing the story of his recent adventure in Nepal – very inspiring! • this week’s recipe: Pork, Apple & Cider Casserole from Jo at The Merry Kitchen • has your Dry January ended with a splash? I’ve managed to hold out so far (48hrs…) so there’s still hope for a Damp February • how are your New Year resolutions going? Local martial arts instructor Damien Harfield explains how you can only change your habits if you set a goal that matters and stop making excuses • see this week’s Local News for the usual mix including library funding, local MPs’ contributions to the recent Article 50 debate, Hungerford Post Office update and a local derby in Swindon. • Meadow anthills cast shadows twice their height, stippling the combe like a trout’s back – this week’s beautiful Nature Notes from Nicola Chester • exciting news for rugby fans – the Doing it for Heroes team walking from Twickenham to Cardiff with the Wales v England match ball will be stopping off at Hungerford Rugby Club about 4pm this Saturday in time to watch the England v France Six Nations game. Please go along to give them a good welcome. Penny
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