Archive - Thursday, 12 December 2019

John CLEMENTS
CLEMENTS John Peacefully at home on 5th December 2019, aged 72 years. John will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. John's funeral service will be held at West Wilts Crematorium, Semington on Monday 23rd December at 11.30am. Family flowers…
Roy Lovelock
LOVELOCK Roy Peacefully on the 1st December 2019, aged 88 years. Much loved by his children: Jean, Tom and Charlie & by his grandchildren. Funeral to take place on Friday 3rd January, 1.45pm at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington. Family flowers…
Rosemary Torrens
TORRENS Rosemary Jean Passed away peacefully on Saturday 7th December 2019. She will be sadly missed by Jack, Kerry, Iain and family. Funeral service at St Nicholas Church, Huish, on Wednesday 18th December 2019 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please,…
Prof Lindsay Symon
SYMON Prof Lindsay Beloved husband of the late Pauline Symon. Died peacefully at home on 2nd December 2019, aged 90 years, with his family at his side. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral at St Michael & All Angels Church,…
James Stevens
STEVENS James (Jim) Passed peacefully away at Great Western Hospital on 1st December 2019. Aged only 52 years, after bravely suffering from MND (Motor Neuron Disease). Beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by…
Yvonne Cripps
CRIPPS Yvonne Una Formerly proprietor Corton House Kennels, Goatacre Passed away peacefully at home on 2nd December 2019 Much loved Mother of Paul, Steve & Phil Grandmother and Great Grandmother Service to be held at West Wilts Crematorium,…
Peter Clack
CLACK Peter of Marston Passed away at the RUH, Bath on 30th November, aged 93 years. Husband of June, Dad of Trudy, Caroline & Michelle, Grandad of Katie, Gemma, Christopher and Timothy. Funeral service to be held on Friday 20th December, 11am at…
Rae Bale
BALE Rae Suddenly on 3rd December 2019 at her home, aged 75 years. Much loved mum of Helen, Brenda and James. Dearly loved grannie and grannie-grannie. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Collingbourne Ducis on Friday 20th December 2019 at 10.00am.…
Michael Young
YOUNG Michael Ayliffe 'Mick' Peacefully after a short illness on the 3rd December 2019 at the Great Western Hospital, aged 90 years. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral to take place on Tuesday 17th December, 3.15pm at…
Elizabeth Robbins
ROBBINS Elizabeth "Betty" Peacefully on Thursday 28th November 2019 at The Royal United Hospital Bath, aged 87 years. Much loved Mum, Mother-in-law, Gran, Great Gran. Betty's funeral service will be held at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on…
James Combs
COMBS James Joseph Passed away peacefully at The Royal United Hospital, Bath on 22nd November 2019, aged 78 years. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. For all funeral details please contact Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors, Martha's…
Gloria MARSH
MARSH Gloria Passed away unexpectedly at home in Marlborough on 28th November 2019, aged 93 years. Wife of the late Bob, Mum to Nick, Noel, Richard and Kate, also Gran, GiGi to her Great Grandchildren, Aunty, Sister in law and friend to many. Funeral…
Iris Myrtle SIBBICK
SIBBICK Iris Myrtle Of Corsham, passed away peacefully on the 5th December 2019 aged 80 years. Funeral Service at St Thomas Becket Church, Box on Thursday 19th December at 12 Noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Iris for Springboard…
Frank .
FRANK Surprise Wishing you a super Happy Christmas with lots of prezzies. Love Nana and Grandpops 'It's "Christmas"
Ron and Sylvia Jordan
Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year from Ron and Sylvia Jordan to all our Friends.
Kathleen Chivers
CHIVERS Kathleen Mary 7.1.1930 - 13.12.2018 Many tears have flowed. Much loved, sorely missed and always in our thoughts. Love from the family xxx
Mollie Truckle
TRUCKLE Mollie Husband John, daughters Deborah and Sara, grandchildren Victoria, Alice, Luke, and Thomas, and great grandchildren Mabel and Oscar, would like to extend their sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours following the death of Mollie.…
Teena Swatton
SWATTON Teena 28-07-55 - 05-12-16 Love always Peter
Freda Knight
KNIGHT Freda 12th December 2011 So much loved and so sadly missed. It's hard to believe it's been eight years but our memories will keep you close and never forgotten. All our love always Peter and Graham
Hetty Cornick
CORNICK Hetty Florence Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 3rd December 2019, after a long illness bravely fought, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife to Frank, much loved mum to Teresa and Michael, a dear nannie to…
BOXING: Hughes can regain European crown against Spaniard Martin in Barcelona tonight
JOE Hughes can put a positive spin on what has been a frustrating year when facing highly rated Spaniard Sandor Martin in Barcelona on Thursday night in a bout for the European title.
Odd pub row in Manton finally ends in name change
WHEN it comes to village pub The Outside Chance near Marlborough it is a sure bet that nothing is ever going to run smoothly.
Vandals strike at charity Christmas light display in Devizes
RETIRED police officer Steve Brown, who spends weeks every year putting up Christmas lights in the front garden of his Devizes home to raise money for charity, was devastated when vandals struck.
Illegal election poster removed close to polling station
AN ILLEGAL election poster was put up in Seend today, just metres above a polling station.
Voters' views as election day begins
AS voters go to the polls today to decide on their next MP, the Wiltshire Times was out and about asking people for their views.
Care home finally gets ‘good’ rating after four years
STAFF and management at a care home told for the past three years that it required improvement have been praised after it was finally been told it is good by the regulator.
Inquest opens on Chippenham man
THE senior coroner for Oxfordshire has opened an inquest into the death of a Chippenham man who was hit by an ambulance on the A34 near Oxford on Friday, November 29.
Keepers overwhelmed by response to Chipmunks’ Christmas Socks Appeal
AN appeal for odd socks to help keep a family of chipmunks warm over Christmas has left keepers at Longleat overwhelmed by people’s generosity.
Football club's tribute to 35-year-old who died on A34 after being hit by ambulance
A father of two from Chippenham died after being hit by an ambulance on the A34 near Oxford.
‘I can’t believe they nicked it’ - disabled woman's mobility scooter stolen from house
A DISABLED woman was made to feel ‘left on her own’ by her landlords’ lack of help after her mobility scooter was stolen from outside her bungalow in Chippenham.
FOOD REVIEW: The Who'd A Thought It, Lockeridge
IN LATE September, I met with the new owners of The Who’d A Thought It, Lockeridge, to speak about their plans for the re-opening of the popular village pub and their aim to bring traditional pub grub back.
PLANNING: What's happening near you?
ALDBOURNE: A planning application was put in to cut down a whitebeam tree at The Paddocks. The inspector decided last Wednesday there would be no objection to these plans.
Plasma to help air ambulance save even more lives in Wiltshire
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance has enhanced the blood products it can give to critically injured or unwell people by carrying plasma on board its helicopter and cars.
Changes to rail services
COMMUTERS have been urged by Great Western Railway to check their timetables in the run up to Christmas and the New Year.
Learn about Chippenham's rich history in photo-filled book
A HISTORIAN and author has released a new book detailing Chippenham’s history through a series of remarkable old photos, taken from postcards and archives.
WHAT YOU SAID: Find out how you reacted to last week's news
LAST week we brought you the news that a car park in Chippenham will close for 11 months as plans to build a multi-storey replacement are going ahead.
Man faces four charges
A TROWBRIDGE man has been sent for trial by Swindon magistrates charged with four offences.
Nearly 300 take part in Santa Dash
NEARLY 300 pupils and students took part in the third Wiltshire Santa and Elf Dash last Thursday (December 5).
Letters to the Editor: "I would have thought an MP would clear his or her diary for the duration of an election campaign"
PLEASE keep your letters to 250 words maximum giving your name, address and daytime telephone number - even on emails. Email: letters@swindonadvertiser.co.uk. Write: Swindon Advertiser, Unit 1 and 2 Richmond House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RB. Phone:…
Empty homes could recoup NHS costs
MELKSHAM’s mayor, Cllr Jon Hubbard, has strongly condemned the NHS policy that has kept two homes empty for more than a decade.
Resident told to move container
A NEW enforcement notice has been served on a Wiltshire businessman who has failed to move a shipping container.
Dog owners warned of toxic substances
POLICE in west Wiltshire have warned dog owners to keep a careful watch on their pets while out walking.
Boxing legend helps charity
A RECENT talk at Melksham Assembly Hall by British boxing legend Frank Bruno has raised more than £2,100 for a local charity.
Where's my polling station - and can I use a pen? Your election day questions answered
Today is polling day - but do you know where to go to cast your vote? This, and all your other polling day questions, are answered below.
All ready for lambing season
A COLD and frosty start to the week saw the temperature fall to almost 0C by mid -week . This frosty weather was accompanied by some glorious sunny days before the wind arrived on the last day and some dark clouds that passed over Manor Farm deposited…
10 things to look out for once the polls close at 10pm today
This election is unprecedented for a myriad of reasons. Here's some issues and events to keep an eye on when the polls close at 10pm today

11th December 2019