Archive - Thursday, 20 September 2018

Four-legged event is a hopping success
A RECORD breaking number of teams and spectators came out for the annual four-legged event in Pewsey on Saturday night.
Filming new series at local auction rooms
CROWDS gathered at the Jubilee Auction Rooms in Pewsey on Tuesday and Wednesday as tv presenter Paul Martin and a crew from the BBC filmed for a new antiques day time programme.
Qualifying for biggest horse show
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl who re-gained her confidence through horse riding has qualified to compete in the horse of the year show next month.
Couple punching their weight to open new gym
A YOUNG couple who share a passion for fitness and weight lifting opened a new gym in Marlborough this week.
GOLF: Howell's birdie blitz in Portugal
DAVID Howell shot his joint-lowest round on the European Tour this season today after opening up the Portugal Masters with a brilliant 66, featuring seven birdies.
Big change made to Chippenham's Winter Wonderland
PLANS are well underway for Chippenham's annual Christmas festival event to be bigger and better than ever before.
Young author is on a royal roll
A YOUNG Corsham author, who has written ten books in less than two years, has sent a selection of her work to the royal family.
Pedal power pulls in the funds
A BELLWAY Homes sales advisor in Corsham is hoping to cycle 300 miles this month to raise more than £500 for Cancer Research UK.
Foxham Horse Show delights spectators
THE 31st annual Foxham Horse show has been hailed a success by organisers as hundreds of people from far and wide attended.
NATIONAL LEAGUE: Bluebirds lose Tindle for six months
CHIPPENHAM Town captain Greg Tindle faces six months on the sidelines as he awaits surgery on a hip injury.
Pit Stop welcomes new deputy manager
A FILLING station just off the M4 motorway has welcomed its new deputy general manager.
Children in care need familiar carer
CHILDREN in care face a postcode lottery when it comes to being cared for within the family unit, according to a specialist adoption solicitor.
New car will help save lives
VOLUNTEER lifesavers in Calne have been given a new community First Responders vehicle by a family-run garage.
Beano book challenge is big success
RECORD number of children took part in this summer’s reading challenge with over 37,000 stories read across the county.
ATHLETICS: Price masters Malaga challenge
FIONA Price returned home to Wiltshire this week the proud owner of a World Masters Championships gold medal, writes KEVIN FAHEY.
Thanksgiving service to remember champion pumpkin grower
CHAMPION pumpkin grower John Perkins, who was Devizes born and bred, has died aged 92.
Thanksgiving service to remember champion pumpkin grower
CHAMPION pumpkin grower John Perkins, who was Devizes born and bred, has died aged 92.
Locals say changes to A350 make crossing unsafe
DOG walkers are planning a protest to show their frustration at the road improvements on the A350, which they say have made it impossible to cross the road safely.
JUNE GRIFFITHS
GRIFFITHS June Passed away peacefully on September 13th 2018 at The Great Western Hospital Swindon aged 85 years. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at St. James' Southbroom Parish Church, Devizes on Friday 12th October…
JOHN PERKINS
PERKINS John (Dick) sadly passed away on Tuesday 11th September 2018 aged 92. A loving Dad and Grampy will be missed by all his family and friends. Private family cremation followed by a Celebration of life service at St John's Church Devizes Friday…
Audrey Ruth Minnie BRADFIELD
BRADFIELD Audrey Ruth Minnie 'Ruth' Of Corsham, passed away peacefully on the 10th September 2018, aged 78 years. Thanksgiving Service to be held at St Bartholomew's Church, Corsham on Monday 24th September at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations…
JACKIE BUTLER
BUTLER Jackie Our Jack, our Mum, our Sister, our Friend. One year without you. You have not gone until the last person who loves you has gone. With us everyday and always in our hearts. We'll see you in our dreams. Love David, Sarah, Matthew, Sarah and…
Dulcie McPHEE
McPHEE Dulcie Worlds best Mum and Goddy A year since you left Our hearts still ache with sadness that you are gone but realise how lucky and blessed we were to have had you as ours. Tracy, Glenn, Aden, Dael, Keir and Deryn
Heather Baker
BAKER Heather Lilian 4/8/40 - 18/9/13 You fell asleep without goodbye, but memories of you will never die. Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you are always there. Love you always Gerald, Gail, Sandra and families xxxx
MAUREEN HUGHES
HUGHES Maureen Peacefully at Goatacre Manor Care Centre on 15th September 2018, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife, mum, nan and great nan. Maureen's funeral service will be held at The West Wilts Crematorium, Semington on Thursday 4th October at 2.30pm.…
Refurbishment brings cinema into 21st century
MULTI-MILLION pound work to bring Chippenham's cinema into the 21st century is very close to completion.
There are no easy answers about politicians
POLITICIANS. They’re all the same. That must be one of the most knuckle-headed phrases around.
£116m expansion of Dyson site will create many new jobs
THE UK has long been at the forefront of developing new technologies to boost growth and address global threats, including our global leadership in the production and adoption of electric vehicles –Britain already manufactures 20 per cent of those…
We must not change the General in the middle of battle
IT’S hard to put your finger on exactly what makes a good leader. There are those who believe it is all about micro-management, the firm smack of authority, pushing people around. My own style is the opposite: laying out the strategic direction for a…
GOLF: Smith is still in the race
IT WAS always likely to be a tough ask for Jordan Smith's second season on the European Tour to live up to his first, but the Derry Hill golfer still fancies his chances of ending the 2018 campaign on a high.
Howell aiming to keep cool in Portugal
SWINDON’S David Howell will hope for a marked improvement this weekend as he participates in the Portugal Masters.
WINIFRED MABEL GUEST
GUEST Winifred Mabel formerly of Great Cheverell sadly passed away on 7th September, aged 94 years in Wokingham, Berks. Service and Cremation will take place on Thursday 4th October at 11:15 a.m. at Easthampstead Park Crematorium RG40 3DW and afterwards…
DEREK ROSE
ROSE Derek On 10th September 2018, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Beryl Phyllis and father of Linda, Jane, Carol and James. A much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service to take place on Monday 24th September, 1.30pm at St…
MATTHEW MCCREA
McCREA Matthew of Devizes and Bromham passed away peacefully on 10th September 2018, aged 81 years. A caring man who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is to take place on Thursday 4th October 11.30am at Semington…
JOHN LONG
LONG John Passed away suddenly at home on 11th September 2018 aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Ingrid. Much loved Dad and Gangi, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A Service of Celebration for his Life at West Wiltshire…
PAULINE MARY BUCKLEY
BUCKLEY Pauline Mary Passed away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on 31st August 2018, aged 96 years. Pauline will be fondly remembered and missed by her family and close friends. Funeral service to take place on 26th September 2018, St Andrews…
ERIC EMRYS GRIST
GRIST Eric Emrys After a short battle with pancreatic cancer Eric passed away peacefully, aged 90, at home with his family. He will be missed deeply by his loving wife of sixty eight years, Mary, his sons Iain and Paul, his brother Dennis Grist and the…
COLIN PATRICK WILLIS
WILLIS Colin Patrick Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 10th September 2018, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband to Lynn, much loved father to Philip and brother to Mervyn, Cynthia and Peter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew…
DR ANTHONY JOHN WINTERTON
WINTERTON Dr Anthony John (Tony) On 8th September 2018 at his home in Chippenham, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth and father of Simon, Paul and Adam. Funeral service to take place on Monday 24th September, 4.00pm at St Andrews Church,…
ALBERT WINDSOR
WINDSOR Albert In loving memory of Albert James. Called to rest 26th September 2017. "May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here" Everlasting love Olive, children and families…
JANET SHEPPARD
SHEPPARD Janet (Jayne) SRN On 6th September 2018, peacefully, aged 81 years. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Service of thanksgiving will take place in St Andrews Church, Chippenham on Thursday 27th September at 12.30pm. Family flowers only.…
PATRICIA EVELYN RUSHEN
RUSHEN Patricia Evelyn 'Trish' Passed away peacefully at home on 16th September 2018. Devoted wife of the late Dave. Much loved Mum and Grandma. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral service at St Michaels Church,…
Dwarf wrestling show axed after charity protests
WRESTLING matches involving dwarf competitors at the Corn Exchange in Devizes have been cancelled after the town council received a protest from a charity representing people with restricted growth.

Archive - Thursday, 20 September 2018

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Four-legged event is a hopping success

Filming new series at local auction rooms

Qualifying for biggest horse show

Couple punching their weight to open new gym

GOLF: Howell's birdie blitz in Portugal

Big change made to Chippenham's Winter Wonderland

Young author is on a royal roll

Pedal power pulls in the funds

Foxham Horse Show delights spectators

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Bluebirds lose Tindle for six months

Pit Stop welcomes new deputy manager

Children in care need familiar carer

New car will help save lives

Beano book challenge is big success

ATHLETICS: Price masters Malaga challenge

Thanksgiving service to remember champion pumpkin grower

Thanksgiving service to remember champion pumpkin grower

Locals say changes to A350 make crossing unsafe

JUNE GRIFFITHS

JOHN PERKINS

Audrey Ruth Minnie BRADFIELD

JACKIE BUTLER

Dulcie McPHEE

Heather Baker

MAUREEN HUGHES

Refurbishment brings cinema into 21st century

There are no easy answers about politicians

£116m expansion of Dyson site will create many new jobs

We must not change the General in the middle of battle

GOLF: Smith is still in the race

Howell aiming to keep cool in Portugal

WINIFRED MABEL GUEST

DEREK ROSE

MATTHEW MCCREA

JOHN LONG

PAULINE MARY BUCKLEY

ERIC EMRYS GRIST

COLIN PATRICK WILLIS

DR ANTHONY JOHN WINTERTON

ALBERT WINDSOR

JANET SHEPPARD

PATRICIA EVELYN RUSHEN

Dwarf wrestling show axed after charity protests