Sue Round

2 weeks ago | marlborough.news | Sue Round

Piaf charts the life story of the French icon – Édith Piaf – tracing her journey from the back streets of Paris to becoming an international star. Audrey Brisson (who played Amélie in 2019) embodies Piaf – her diminutive size, her energy and exuberance for life, and most of all her distinctive voice – powerful, rich and haunting. She is supported by nine other actor/musicians whose vocal skills, as well as playing a variety of instruments, add to the emotional intensity of the production.

2 weeks ago | marlborough.news | Sue Round

Local residents and friends, Lisa Foster and Carly Johnson, are opening a brand new shop full of ‘must have’ objects and ideas to give your home and garden a facelift this Spring. Peacock and Lily will open on Saturday April 12th at 45 Kingsbury Street, formerly Cat’s Whiskers. The shop’s stock will include: rugs, cushions, throws, house plants, books, garden seeds and ornaments, books, house plants, many from popular brands such as Garden Trading and Weaver Green.

3 weeks ago | thehrdirector.com | Sue Round

We live in turbulent times, the world is unpredictable, divided and increasingly volatile. This backdrop creates a real challenge for leaders across the board in terms of how to respond, aggravated by, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer (2024) institutions and leaders experiencing historically low levels of trust. Commercial organisations have a pivotal societal role, providing employment, community and purpose for billions globally and stoking the engine for innovation and economic growth.

1 month ago | marlborough.news | Sue Round

Aldbourne Children’s Book Group celebrated their 50th Birthday on Saturday March 22nd with a Birthday Extravaganza in Aldbourne War Memorial Hall. Members past and present gathered from North Wales, London, Reading, Oxford and even California. Award-winning illustrator, Korky Paul, led a Draw-A-Thon workshop with over 50 children, accompanied, of course, by Winnie the Witch and Wilbur.

1 month ago | marlborough.news | Sue Round

Not only was Friday March 21st Comic Relief Day but it was also World Down Syndrome Day and St Michael’s C of E Primary School in Aldbourne organised a fund raising event for both these important charities. Students, staff, friends and families raised a whopping £900. A spokesman from the school said, “Children were invited to come into school wearing non-school uniform with their odd/standout socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day as well as Comic Relief.