Tollgate InnHam GreenHoltBA14 6PX01225 782326On-site accommodationMonthly eventsFree Wi-FiFree private parkingAFTER a long day of work, I was looking for a warm and friendly place to grab a bite to eat and on my way home; I decided to pop in to the Tollgate
THE next show being put on at the Wharf Theatre in Devizes is a hotly anticipated production of seventies classic Abigail’s Party.Written by Mike Leigh and directed by Chris Palmer, Abigail’s Party is 1970s piece that is still very popular today.It was
Malmesbury firefighter were called out on Thursday morning after two dogs were trapped in a van after locking themselves in. The crew shielded the animals from the sun until the van owner was able to get a spare set of keys to open the doors.
AFTER a morning meeting in Marlborough for a story I decided to grab some lunch in town before heading back to work.Following a colleague’s recommendation to try one of the establishments in Hillier’s Yard, I headed down to see what would take my fancy
Wolf Hall and Bromham HouseThose of you who have been watching Wolf Hall will have heard that Henry VIII would visit Bromham House when he was in the West Country. The mansion house of the Lords of Bromham manor stood a mile east of Bromham Parish Church
100 Years AgoChippenham - At the Belgian Refugees Club, the refugees celebrated the birthday of their heroic King in a fitting manner, though not in the the demonstrative and enthusiastic way they have been accustomed to before the Huns devastated their
PEOPLE who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve Devizes were honoued by the Devizes Town Council.Civic awards were given to a range of people who have supported charities, provided employment and helped community groups.Among those receiving
DINERS at The Foxham Inn will soon be able to admire the food on the walls as well as their plates. Chippenham artist April Barlow is on a mission to give people food for thought while enjoying a meal out in Foxham, northeast of Chippenham.Mrs Barlow,
THOUSANDS of visitors are expected at the Castle Combe Steam Rally as it celebrates its 30th anniversary next month.The two-day event will take place over the weekend of May 30 and will this year raise money for Bristol based charity Jessie May, which
With campaigning for the General Election under way in the North Wiltshire constituency we meet the Conservative candidate. AFTER 18 years in Westminster and four successful elections stretching back to 1997, some would be ready to sit this one
VOLUNTEERS restoring part of the Wilts & Berks Canal near Chippenham have unearthed a turbulent past.Excavators of Top Lock discovered a side wall had a section completely destroyed, despite the heavy compacted soil behind it, giving weight to rumours
THOUSANDS of local music fans are expected to descend on the Recreation Ground in Calne on June 6 for the fifth annual CalneFest.The community music and entertainment festival has added a third headline act Scratch Perverts and a host of local bands to
