Organisers of the Concert at the Kings charity gig in All Cannings will be holding a golden ticket draw where a member of the audience will be able to go backstage and meet the bands performing. It is a new idea by the show’s organisers, including
The Goddards, as it is known by locals, has undergone a revamp, and its publicity material said food was a “big focus”, so we tried it out. Among the changes is a new sleek black and gold sign, which doesn’t sound particularly interesting but actually
Calne Town Council is looking for people with local knowledge and expertise to contribute to the town’s community neighbourhood plan. The plan is a document setting out where homes and offices should be built and what any new buildings should look
Bowood’s annual dog show is only a few weeks away and its organisers are quietly confident that thousands of visitors will enjoy another spectacular day. The show, held in the beautiful parkland of the Bowood Estate, is in its ninth year and has
FRIENDS and family from around the world helped Marlborough couple Tom and Chris Raine celebrate their Sapphire wedding anniversary on Saturday. The couple met at Birmingham University in 1948 when Mr Raine was a postgraduate studying chemical
Devizes Carnival goes from strength to strength and this year’s programme will be the most ambitious ever, its new artistic director Jo Beal said this week. Ms Beal, who has taken over from Dave Buxton, said: “We are proud to present a growing
Organisers hope Bowood will attract a record number of visitors this year after winning a national award recognising its horticultural and public appeal. The estate near Calne already attracts 120,000 visitors every year, and has now been named
Devizes PHAB Club’s annual wheelchair push and walk through the town centre on Saturday has raised nearly £3,500 for their funds and other good causes. Deputy mayor Roger Giraud-Saunders and his wife Nina saw off the participants from the Nursteed
Village pre-school Oare Kids could be forced to close if more children don’t enrol for the next intake. The pre-school, which meets in the village hall, has been running for at least 25 years and is attended by 10 children. This will drop to
Burbage florist Julia Russett showcased her talents at the Chelsea Flower Show this week. The owner of Robins Flowers was one of only 16 floral designers chosen to compete in her class. Her design was displayed in the Floral Design Studio, which
A Sailor from Christian Malford will take part in one of the world’s largest yacht races, around the Isle of Wight. Dinghy racer Neil Collings, 55, will be part of the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island race with his 24-year-old son, Graeme
Community groups in Gastard can look forward to using the village hall in warmth and comfort again, after its restoration appeal smashed its £20,000 target. The hall’s management committee intends to carry out major renovation works, such as removing
A group of musicians named the Gifted Organs have released two new singles in the hope their songs will spread awareness of the need for more organ donors. The group includes singer and guitarist Andy Eddy, of Sandy Ridge in Calne, and Bath-based
Outgoing mayor Pete Smith was applauded as he stood down as new mayor Sarah Bridewell was installed last Thursday evening. Coun Smith had stepped into the role following the resignation of Coun Jim Gudgeon, who had stepped down from the town council
People in Box are being invited to try Nordic walking, using ski-style poles, to improve fitness and posture. Batheaston-based former nurse Alison James runs regular walking groups in and around Bath and is looking to introduce them to Box.
