Open your New Year in Viennese style at The Forum in Bath on New Year’s Day at 3pm, when the London Gala Orchestra play Waltz Dream, Waltz of the Flowers, Skaters Waltz, Edelweiss, Vienna City of Dreams and of course the famous Emperor and Blue Danube
Calne was lit up with Christmas spirit yesterday evening as thousands of people packed the town centre for the Christmas lights switch-on. The annual lantern parade got the festivities underway just as darkness fell with over 600 lanterns filling
I do not know how Mike Webster of Hills Waste can claim to be “confident that vehicle movements and air quality in Calne have been addressed” in its latest planning application for Lower Compton (Gazette & Herald, November 13). Hills’ own figures
I read with quiet amusement the letter in last week’s Gazette & Herald from Gary Sogot as I first had to look to see if it was April 1! When does Mr Sogot expect the recycling lorries to collect? Midnight? 2am? Perhaps Mr Sogot would consider
We are seeking any historical information regarding Glebe Farm in Lower Stanton St Quintin. The house was constructed in 1582. If anyone has any knowledge regarding this please get in touch. MJ Robinson, Glebe Farm, 19 Lower Stanton St Quintin
Simultaneously with Gazette correspondent on November 20 damning Chippenham MP Duncan Hames as “Nick Clegg’s man”, the expensively-produced glossy on behalf of Conservative candidate Michelle Donelan drops through our letter boxes, using a suspiciously
When public money is tight it is even more important that it is well spent. Most residents agree that speeding in our towns and villages is a menace. Electronic warning signs that flash the speed of oncoming vehicles, telling drivers to slow down
A sourdough loaf is £1.50 at Tesco in the town centre, but is £1.80 at Tesco in Pewsham. As the two are supplied by the same lorries, and as business rates are less away from the town centre, perhaps the executives of Tesco could explain to us
Please convey my thanks to Mr Amor (Your memories, November 20) for his excellent reply to my postcard of Malmesbury. It’s much clearer now who Bertie and Tillie were and where they lived and it is interesting to note that the surnames mentioned
Last Friday I had the privilege once again of attending the Salamander final day ceremony at Chippenham Fire Station. Over the past 18 months I have attended a number of these events across the county and each time I am always impressed by the
This year is yet another year when the size and shape of the Marlborough Christmas tree disappoints. Please can we have a ‘proper’ tree that will be a source of pride to the town and its residents rather than the miserable specimen that currently
The State of the Nation report by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has predicted that the current decade will be the first since records began where there will not be a fall in absolute child poverty. Since 2010 there has been a
I was intrigued by Gary Sogot’s suggestion (letters, November 20) that recycling collections might use more energy than they save. Modern cars are equipped with engine control systems designed to maximise fuel efficiency and so even a 2.5-litre
Sorry that I was not at the car boot sales in September and October as I was very ill. But I’m slowly getting better. Thanks to my friends who looked after my cats when I was in hospital. I will be at the winter switch-on and need some help on
I have run the Kennet Singers since 1986. I just thought it would be a great idea at the time. I never imagined we would be doing our 28th concert at Kennet Valley Hall. This year, sadly, we have decided it will be our final concert. It’s been
Wiltshire Council is currently reviewing the ‘settlement boundaries’ of villages around the county. People might think that these will control building development in our villages. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Recently, a planning application
On the ‘Multi-storey would solve parking issue’ story, on the front page of the Marlborough Gazette last week and the comment: “It’s a shame more people didn’t turn up.” I think if you care to ask the public you will find they have no voice on
Every winter around 200 Wiltshire people die of cold and hundreds more struggle to survive. According to statistics, over 30,000 Wiltshire households live in fuel poverty. Although the autumn has been mild this year, the colder months are looming
AS Christmas jumpers start making their way out of wardrobes Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is asking people to wear theirs with pride and raise money for the charity at the same time. This Christmas the charity, which is dedicated to protecting wildlife
A CHRISTMAS Carol float will launch the holiday season across Chippenham and Corsham when the Lions take it on tour. The Lions, who will collect money for local, national and international charities, raised nearly £10,000 in last year’s tour.
Box: The Christmas market will take place in the Selwyn Hall on Saturday, December 6, from 2-5pm. More than 20 stalls will showcase local produce. Children’s entrance is free and adults will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly with their £2.50
Serving soldiers joined Chippenham pensioners in remembering those who died in the First World War. Ferfoot care home in Old Hardenhuish Lane had a service of remembrance with soldiers from 9 Regiment. Their visit gave residents an opportunity
Three Wiltshire College students received a taste of the Commando life recently. Dan Pope, 18, of Royal Wootton Bassett, Toby Burton, 18, of Box, and Ellis Gal, 16, of Chippenham all attended a five-day ‘Look at Life’ course at the Royal Marine
Bright sparks from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy have won an electronics competition after illuminating a staircase with purple arrows. The Year 13 students were at the University of Wales for a day of lectures and practical activities. The
A popular village primary school has added a seventh classroom so it can cope with the number of youngsters who want to attend. Wiltshire police and crime commissioner Angus Macpherson joined staff, governors and pupils of Dauntsey Academy in West
Hundreds turned out for Chippenham's Christmas lights switch on last night with Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie doing the honours alongside Santa. The town was buzzing all day with a market running from the morning, street entertainers, music and laughter
Hundreds turned out for Chippenham's Christmas lights switch on last night with Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie doing the honours alongside Santa. The town was buzzing all day with a market running from the morning, street entertainers, music and laughter
What a dismal week of weather! It was so dark this morning that I checked my bedside clock three times before I realised it was not lying and it was actually time to rise and shine. The fields continue to become wetter, which is not too much of
RESIDENTS of an elderly people’s home in South Africa, whose usual experience of traditional dance displays may be of Zulu origin, could be in for a culture shock. They will be treated to an exhibition of English morris dancing, courtesy of Malmesbury
On the subject of roses, let’s start with how they are grouped. I mentioned climbers and ramblers last week but did not tell you about pruning. Ramblers generally flower once only but hugely prolifically. They are often so large as to make conventional
With the nights drawing in and Winter Festival lights going on in Chippenham, it is my hope that their glow might do more to illuminate issues of great social importance than merely lure a beleaguered public into parting with its hard-earned cash.
