I am writing in reference to the article concerning clearing up dog mess in Devizes ‘Queen helping Harriet clear up dogs’ mess in Devizes’ (Gazette & Herald, March 20). I have just walked from Scats in Mill Road with my dogs recovered mess
Contrary to what Peter Morgan claims in his ‘Letter of the week’ last week, the democratic process was not a farce at the Marlborough Area Board meeting on Monday, March 31. The decision to support CCTV in Marlborough was taken in January last
RAG week proved a huge success with Wiltshire College staff and students, raising £5,000 for charity. The Chippenham campus raised a total of £560 for Dorothy House, with Level 3 engineering students Kelsey Hamblin and Sam Alsbury volunteering
I climbed to the top of Bromham church spire on the afternoon of April 1, 1952, a couple of days after Dennis Rose (Gazette & Herald, April 3). I was unaware that he had done so but I did it with permission from the steeple jack and it was
I am a retired police officer from the West Midlands who has spent the last 20 years cataloguing and writing up reports of British UFO activity between the periods 1940 to the present date. It has taken me this long to actually come up to 1988,
Market Lavington Old School Day Centre would like to thank everyone who turned out on a lovely sunny Saturday in March to support our spring sale. We are delighted to announce that we raised a record amount of £835.75. Please look out for the
The yellow signs approaching the temporary traffic lights on Nursteed Road and Southbroom Road in Devizes, clearly informed us that work would commence on February 17. The signs also informed us that there would be possible delays for six weeks
Further to your article regarding the failed appeal of Jim Ward’s killer Michael Chudley against his conviction in last week’s edition, I would like to correct the wrong impression given by Roger Chadwick in his comments that MGW Law had closed.
How about a ‘Claire Perry free’ edition of the newspaper? It is time the G&H did something revolutionary. David Loyd, Mildenhall.
In reading the article regarding the closure of Trow Lane (Gazette & Herald, April 3) I wonder if I am the only person who, instead of celebrating, wanted to cry. I live in Bradenstoke and run my own business from home. As everyone will
Many readers will be disappointed to hear that Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has decided not to call in the planning application for the development of an industrial park at Showell Farm, near Lacock, but to
To the people who live in Chippenham, work in Chippenham, shop in Chippenham, and mostly to the people at Wiltshire Council and the town council, why have you let this lovely town fall into the terrible state that it is now in? I was once proud
If any of your readers have children with Type 1 diabetes then we’d like to encourage them to take part in one of our fun-filled children’s residential events, being held across the UK this summer. We know that taking part in events like these
Can anyone give me information on the naming of what the locals call Conscience Lane? Ordnance Survey maps and finger posts refer to it as Consciences Lane. Devizes Museum records that it was noted as Consciences Lane on maps as early as 1820.
Wiltshire Freemasons have boosted the funds of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust by presenting a £500 cheque. Members of the Lodge of Loyalty in Marlborough raised £250 at their February meeting. Francis Wakem, the provincial grand master of Wiltshire
A series of exciting experiments took place at Devizes School when they held a science week. Students of all ages took part in activities ranging from rocket launching and glider making to making lava lamps and exploding flour. Contests ran
Another six members of 2nd Devizes Guides have been awarded their Baden Powell awards, the highest accolades that Guides can achieve. Four of the six received their awards on March 27: Flora Kelly, Lexi Scott, Bethan Ellis and Cara Drabble, all
Another warm, sunny weekend to start the week deteriorated into a mixture of dull, damp and chilly weather once again. March came in “like a lamb” but did not go out “like a lion”, just dull and cloudy all day. Fortunately, the beautiful white
One other powerful speaker at the road safety conference was coach driver Marc Skinner. He took two days’ holiday to attend the conference as he felt it was important to speak out about the conditions faced by coach drivers who transport teachers and
This week I make no apology for focusing on bullying. It’s an issue close to my heart as I was persistently bullied for months by two girls in my first year of secondary school. When you’ve been bullied, the tortuous effects stay with you throughout
Oganisations working with young people in Marlborough are being asked to get involved with an engagement day. The event aims to get young people involved with different activities in Marlborough and surrounding villages. It will take place
Grandmother and professional artist Sue Townsend will be exhibiting some of her work at Westonbirt Arboretum in May. Although Sue lives in Tetbury, she’s a familiar face in Wiltshire and is well known for her contemporary impressionist style and
Another warm, sunny weekend to start the week deteriorated into a mixture of dull, damp and chilly weather once again. March came in “like a lamb” but did not go out “like a lion”, just dull and cloudy all day. Fortunately, the beautiful white
Seed-sowing and pricking out are at full throttle in the Robson household. I managed to limit myself a bit better than usual this year but, even so, there are still plenty sprouting away and the windowsills are adorned with them. I have only
In December 2006, Paul and Caroline Vodden’s 11-year-old son Ben committed suicide. What could have caused a bright young boy, in his first year of secondary school, with his whole future ahead of him, to hang himself? It became very clear
How often do we really stop and count our blessings and take the time to reflect that, when all things are considered, we live in a predominantly peaceful, bountiful and, indeed, beautiful county? Do we truly appreciate its natural magnificence
Dozens of trout reared by enthusiastic pupils in Marlborough and Aldbourne were released last week. The release was the culmination of weeks of hard work for students at St John’s, St Peter’s and St Michael’s in Aldbourne who have been involved
Musicians and DJs from across Wiltshire will be taking to the airwaves on Tuesday after the launch of a community radio station. Kik Radio will broadcast online and via mobile app 24/7 from Corsham’s Pound Arts Centre. It has been put together
