VOLUNTEERS from Chippenham Rotary Club spent a day transforming the garden at a care home. Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Avon Court care home in the town were delighted to receive this act of kindness from the charity. Members of the club
AN AMATEUR drama group in Sutton Benger raised more than £1,100 for charity with performances of a comedy. Green Buttons Theatre Group, named because Green Buttons is an anagram of Sutton Benger, played three shows of Derek Benfield's Wild Goose
A FAMILY had a big surprise when they went to Bowood las t Thursday, as they were named the estate's five millionth visitors since its opening in 1975. The Ward family, from Devizes, were presented with a a complimentary lifetime family ticket by
POLICE officer Lian Dunwell and her partner Sarah Watts are to take part in a charity hike to raise money in memory of their friend who died in a car accident and a charity that is supporting her family. Insp Dunwell and Ms Watts, who live in Devizes
AN IT provider in Chippenham have pledged their support to Springboard, who work with disabled children throughout North Wiltshire. Mintivo, based on Monkton Hill, are the latest firm to back the Chippenham charity, aiming to provide both awareness
A special garden party was held at the retirement complex of Clift House, Chippenham, to mark the 100th birthday of Doreen Dempsey. Doreen was born in Wrexham, North Wales, on the 9th August 1919. She worked as a switchboard operator, during
AN event which is believed to be unique to Devizes is set to become even bigger on August 31. The Confetti Battle is moving from its traditional Wednesday to a Saturday to take up the date vacated during carnival fortnight by the move from the
DEVIZES Food Bank has been given a £1,000 boost after a restaurant donated 50p from every sale of its special Marlborough pudding. The pudding at Rick Stein restaurant in Marlborough was originally famous in New England in the USA after being taken
DEVIZES Mayor Judy Rose is leading a campaign to combat dog fouling in the Waiblingen Way area of Devizes. She wants the town council to work with Aster Housing to find ways to ensure owners clear up after their pets. Cllr Rose has taken up the
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance will celebrate its 30th birthday on the day of the 2020 Bath Half Marathon – and you can join the party for a special early bird rate saving 10 per cent. The charity has been involved with the Bath Half Marathon for a number
A flag hoisting ceremony is to be held at Devizes Town Hall on September 3 to mark Merchant Navy Day. The town council is supporting the Seafarers UK campaign to raise awareness of the UK’s dependence on members of the Merchant Navy. A Red Ensign
SCREECHING seagulls that drop huge amounts of mess on cars and gardens are driving people in Devizes around the bend but no quick fix is available. Town council clerk Simon Fisher agrees the problem has been bad this summer but says there is nothing
THE weather did not dampen the spirits of the many runners who took part in the third Hilly Helmet Challenge at Westbury earlier this month. The fun-packed, four-mile race on Wednesday, August 14 was organised by brain tumour survivor Robin-Mark
TOM Gale will need to re-discover his major championships mentality if he is to keep alive his ambition of qualifying for the World Championships in Doha next month, writes KEVIN FAHEY. This weekend, the Trowbridge international high jumper returns
CHIPPENHAM’S Gareth Roberts is off to a flying start this superbike racing season as he competes in the Thundersport GB Championships. Roberts, a quantity surveyor at Persimmon Homes Wessex, has been competing and racing on the track for the last
THE chance to relax and unwind, away from the stresses of work or a busy life, is on offer at Trowbridge Town Hall as Trio Paradis move in for a monthly series of concerts from September 3. The trio, Jacquelyn Bevan on piano, Tim Robb on violin
SINGING teachers from Chippenham will perform in the town on September 7 in a 'light introduction to opera'. Marie Elliott and Susan Coates, both professional singers as well as teachers, will take to the stage at The Cause Music and Arts Venue.
