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Archive - Thursday, 21 February 2019

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Firms investigate shard
TWO companies have launched an investigation after a taxi driver found a shard of glass or hard plastic in a pot of natural yogurt he was tucking into for his lunch.
Amber's lovely long locks are chopped for charity
GENEROUS Amber Kilmister had her incredible long blond hair chopped off on Saturday as a gift for the Little Princess Trust, which provides real hair wigs free of charge to children and young people who have lost their own hair due to illness.
Marlborough's Rabley Wood to have 39 houses built on it with no play ground for two years
GREEN Square's Laurence Clarke came under fire from all quarters as questions were fired at him over the Rabley Wood development.
Wilts charity organises film screening to help tackle period poverty in India
BOLLYWOOD hit Pad Man will be screened at the Reel Cinema in Chippenham on International Women’s Day to raise money to combat period poverty in India.
Heroes set for new career in the construction trade
A GROUP of ex-service veterans have graduated from a course designed to set them up in a new career in the construction industry.
Driver arrested after police pursuit
A 23-year-old man from Royal Wootton Bassett has been arrested in Trowbridge on suspicion of multiple driving offences after a police pursuit this morning.
National Trust seeks permission to keep the Lansdowne Monument palisade for five years
PLANS to allow a timber palisade and rubble guard already built around the Lansdowne Monument to stay for up to five years have not been welcomed by Calne Town Council's development and planning committee.
Call for artists on open studios trail
ARTISTS and craftspeople are invited to take part in this year’s Peacock Arts Trail, a week-long celebration of art and creativity in and around Corsham.
Michael Caine, a blocked drain and bingo in Avebury along with other Wiltshire stories
Thieves filmed
Extras wanted for Steven Spielberg war film
LOCAL people who fancy working as extras on the latest Steven Spielberg First World War film being shot on Salisbury Plain are being sought by a crowd casting company.
Pupils take over school for the day - with lessons about recycling plastic
PUPILS took over the running of Corsham Primary Broadwood on Friday, with a curriculum all about recycling and cleaning up plastic waste.
Bath theatre seeks new board faces
THE board of trustees of the Theatre Royal in Bath is looking for new members with an interest in the arts.
In pole position? Entries are open for the third Chippenham Soapbox Derby
THRILL seekers take note - entries are now open for Chippenham's third Soap Box Derby.
Last chance for tea and cakes as Lilies prepares to close
NO more tea and cakes for Lilies Tea Room, which will be closing its doors for the last time at 3pm on February 28 after three and a half years.
Police probe after late night fight in village
A STREET row which broke out after a a pedestrian was struck by a car in the dark at around 10pm at night in Pewsey ended with two people being assaulted.
Appeal to raise cash for mobile cancer care units in Wiltshire
A CANCER charity has launched an appeal to increase the number of mobile cancer care units in Wiltshire and the UK.
Calne's secondary school to be renamed as Kingsbury Green Academy
CALNE'S secondary school will be reborn in September with a new name, Kingsbury Green Academy - but not everyone is delighted by the choice.
Snow White takes to the stage again in village panto
A MILESTONE pantomime opens tonight (Thursday) with the 40th production by Seend’s Fawlty Players.
Barbara ARBUCKLE
ARBUCKLE Barbara Ann 'nee Greenwood' Peacefully at The Hospice, Salisbury on 18th February 2019, aged 78 years. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. For Barbara's funeral service information, please contact E. Wootten…
Stuart GRACE
GRACE Stuart Passed away peacefully on 12th February 2019. Will be missed greatly by all who loved him. Funeral service to be held at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at 9am. Kindly no flowers please, but donations,…
Sandra KNIGHT
KNIGHT Sandra Rosemary Suddenly after a long illness on 7th February 2019 at the Great Western Hospital aged 73 years. Much loved wife, mum and nanny. Funeral service to take place on Monday 25th February, 2.00pm at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal…
Joyce BEAVEN
BEAVEN Joyce Nancy Peacefully on 11th February 2019 aged 82 years. Much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral to be held at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on Thursday 28th February at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations are being…
Myra WALDRON
WALDRON Myra Peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on the 6th February 2019 aged 82 years. A much loved sister and friend. Funeral service to be held 1.00pm at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Wootton Bassett on Tuesday 26th February. Family flowers only…
Leslie BAKER
BAKER Leslie Peacefully at The Royal United Hospital, Bath on 27th January 2019, aged 98 years. Dearly loved Mother and Grandmother. Horticulturalist, charity- worker, local historian, rambler and former teacher at the Fynamore School, Calne. Leslie's…
Marian BOARD
BOARD Marian Rose Peacefully at home on the 8th February 2019. Much loved wife, mum, nan and great gran. Marian's funeral service will be held at West Wilts Crematorium, Semington on Wednesday 27th February at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please.…
Michael STAMP
STAMP Michael Passed away on 3 February 2019. A much loved brother, uncle and friend, he will be sadly missed by all. Funeral will take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett on Thursday 28 February at 1pm. Family flowers only…
David COLEMAN
COLEMAN David William James Passed away peacefully on the 10th February 2019, aged 82 years. Devoted Husband to Doreen and father to Jackie and Alan. Loving Grampy to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Service at West Wiltshire…
Patricia RANDALL
RANDALL Patricia 22nd February 2017 Missed so much everyday Loved forever Ivan and Family
Lorena MOFFAT
MOFFAT Lorena Babe 22nd of February 2018 Always thinking of you. My Sister. Miss you forever Shirley
John COOPER
COOPER John Diana would like to say a huge thank you for the many cards, flowers and endless support she and her family have received before and after John's death. Your support at his Funeral was a great privilege. Also thank you to everyone who kindly…
Steam train trips travel through Wiltshire this spring
STEAM train trips through Wiltshire will head to three destinations this spring: Bath, Bristol, or The West Somerset Railway.
Farming: Gearing up for the lambing season
WHAT a spring-like week! A dull start gave way to days filled with plenty of warm sunshine. The days started on the chilly side with frost and or fog, but it really felt that we needed to be out enjoying 'spring' while it lasts.The early flowers in our…
Is it dementia? Pip and Maggie's story
WHEN Pip Barker first began to forget things 13 years ago, it was a frightening and confusing time for him and for his wife Maggie.
NATIONAL LEAGUE: Bluebirds Boss Collier is looking up and not down
CHIPPENHAM Town manager Mark Collier will continue to look up and not down after his side broke the 45-point mark when beating Hungerford at Hardenhuish Park on Saturday.
ATHLETICS: Talented trio are top of the class
TALENTED teenagers Peter Adeosun, Ransford Ako Nai and James Gordon are all Bucharest-bound after being selected to represent Great Britain on the world athletics stage competing for the Catholic Schools Sports Federation (CSSF) Great Britain Athletics…
ATHLETICS: Hall set for first race of 2019
DAMIAN Hall opens his 2019 racing programme this weekend – and is happy to be starting the Transgrancanaria Ultra beneath the radar.
ATHLETICS: Hitting the Wright notes
IN JUST his second race on the comeback trail, James Wright raced to a confidence-boosting victory in the final Gloucestershire Cross Country League race.
Time Team's Tony Robinson set to appear in Frome at the Cheese and Grain
HE says he doesn't have a cunning plan but Tony Robinson does have a plan to fill the Cheese and Grain in Frome for his show An Evening With Sir Tony Robinson, on Sunday, June 9.
Ann ELLIS
ELLIS Ann Sadly passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13th February 2019, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Michael Ellis. Dear mother to John, Mandy, James and Nick. Loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all.…
Luke WRIGHT
WRIGHT Luke Happy Birthday Luke Thinking of you Dad and Pat
Brian HUNT
Hunt Brian 04-05-51 - 25-02-15 There is a link death cannot sever Love and remembrance last forever Your ever loving wife Susan, daughter's Sarah-jane and Claire and grandchildren Catherine, Zach and Isaac. Loved always
Liam ABBOTT
ABBOTT Liam 22nd February 2018 Precious memories of a much loved Son, Daddy, Brother and Uncle In our hearts you will always stay Loved and missed everyday Love you always Mum, Dad and Family xxx
Vera and John Goddard
GODDARD Dear Mum (Vera) - February 26, 1959 Dear Brother John - February 27, 2012 Always in our thoughts Margaret, Norman and Gerald xxx
Keith STEVENS
STEVENS Keith Charles Suddenly passed away at home on 10th February 2019, aged 61 years. Much loved and forever in our hearts and thoughts. He will be sorely missed by his loving Wife Vicky, Daughter Judith and Son in law Adrian, and all of his family…
Gillian HELPS
HELPS Gillian Ann previously of Langley Burrell, Chippenham. It is with great sadness Bridget Mortimer and Christopher Helps and family announce the passing of their lovely sister Gillian after a short illness on the 2nd February 2019. Gillian had lived…
Brian STONE
STONE Brian James On 14th January passed away at his home, aged 75 years. Will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 27th February at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington, 10.00am. Donations if desired will be…
Gladys SAUNDERS
SAUNDERS Gladys May Peacefully at Blue Hayes, Easterton, on Tuesday 12th February 2019, aged 98 years. Darling Mum of Heather and Chris and a Dearest Nan and Great Nana. She will be greatly missed. Funeral at St Barnabas Church, Easterton on Wednesday…
Michael BIRD
Bird Michael We are sad to announce the death of Michael Charles Cyril Bird much loved and loving father and grandfather, and beloved husband of the late Yola Bird, on 30 January 2019 at home in Devizes. Rest Calm The Funeral will take place on 27…
James BODMAN
BODMAN James Samuel Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital Bath on 30th January 2019, aged 91 years. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on Thursday 28th…
John THORNBURY
THORNBURY John Brian On 13th February 2019 peacefully at Great Western Hospital Swindon, aged 86 years of Malmesbury. Much loved husband of Marion and dear father of Mike, Pete, Tim and Mark. Father in law of Caroline, Deb, Brenda and Chrystal. He will…
Stephen HUNT
HUNT Stephen James On 5th February 2019 suddenly, aged 63 years. Funeral Service 1pm on Monday 4th March at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington. No dress code required. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent…
Elsbeth NORMAN
NORMAN Elsbeth Irina Inwood 'Elsbeth' Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on Monday 18 February after a short illness aged 69, with Bill and Lizzie at her side. Dearly loved wife of Bill, mother of Elizabeth, mother in law of Tim…
Bernard PIDGEON
PIDGEON Bernard Mervyn Passed away peacefully on 11th February 2019, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved father, father-in-law, a treasured grandfather and great grandfather. Known to so many, and a friend to all. Family…
Peggy HUNT
HUNT Peggy Died peacefully at home on 16th February 2019. Funeral at St Mary's Church Seagry on Wednesday 6th March at 12.00 noon. No flowers. Donations if desired to Dorothy House Hospice direct or c/o Matthews Independent Funeral Directors.
Frances GILBERT
GILBERT Frances May Peacefully passed away on 16th February 2019, aged 77 years. She will be sorely missed by all her Family and Friends. Service to be held at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Devizes on Wednesday 6th March at 11am,…
Walter HODGSON
HODGSON Walter Todd 'Wally' Passed away peacefully at Goatacre Manor Care Home on Monday 18 February 2019. Much loved husband of the late Betty Ellen Hodgson and much loved father to Andrew and the late Phillip and grandfather to William. Will be sadly…
Douglas BRAILEY
BRAILEY Douglas John Thomas Passed away peacefully at Mavern Nuring home on 5th February 2019, aged 93 years. Beloved Husband to the late Joan, Dad to Keith and Deborah and wonderful Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place at St…
Robert Mudd
MUDD Robert February 23rd 1991 Gone but not forgotten. Goodnight dear Robert. John and family
Ian MILES
MILES Ian Trevor 'Reg' Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 12th February 2019, aged 56 years. Dearly loved son of Richard (deceased) and Margaret (deceased). Much loved brother of Michael and Nicholas. Dear uncle to Callum. Sadly missed by…
Sandra VENGHAUS
VENGHAUS Sandra Elizabeth Passed away suddenly on Saturday 9th February on holiday in Spain, one of her favourite places. She leaves behind a loving family and many special friends. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday 1st March 2019, 2pm at…
Joan GRINDROD
GRINDROD Joan Mary Died peacefully at Prospect Hospice on 6th February 2019, aged 83 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Mother of Alison, Fiona and Richard, mother-in-law to David, Philip and Nina. Amazing Grandma to Alex,…

20th February 2019

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