THE public are being asked to choose their favourite books to be placed in an eye-catching display case in Melksham Library as part of a novel project. Artist Anita Andrews, from Colerne, has created a special bookcase out of a Victorian cupboard
This is to apologise to the residents of Palmer Road, Avonvale Road, Murray Road and Parklands for not coming round with poppies this year. On September 20 I was involved in a road accident which left me with mobility problems and though improving
We are seeking nominations for this year’s Trowbridge Town Enhancement Award in respect of developments which significantly enhance the town. The developments may be a housing development, a new building, the refurbishment of an existing building
We would like to thank all who supported the church’s Flower Festival on October 3-5. The three days saw many visitors come to view the 25 floral arrangements displayed around the church. Special thanks to the mayor for officially opening the festival
I wasn't shocked to see your report on the dog attack in the Drynham Lane area of Trowbridge. These attacks have been going on for years. A few years ago a friend of mine was bitten on the face while trying to protect her young puppy from two German
I was completely disgusted on reading the article (Wiltshire Times October 17) telling of the cancellation of the annual firework display at the Beehive field in Bradford. I know the early history of this event and the fact that, in the early years
I feel that Wiltshire Council, which seeks to promote environmental stewardship by sustaining and enriching its natural environment, has been prevented from fully doing this by Balfour Beatty. To me a promise and a contract have a lot in common
On Sunday, November 9, the Trowbridge Remembrance Day Service and Parade will muster in Market Street at 9.15am, with a march-off, led by the Wiltshire Youth Marching Band, at 9.30am to St James’ Church for the Service at 9.45am. The Parade will
Oh how pleased we were to read David Thomas’s letter supporting the proposed wind turbine near Cley Hill. At last, some common sense: ‘flicker effect’ indeed. Large wind turbine blades move too slowly to cause any significant flicker effect. Presumably
It is very likely that this country will suffer power cuts over the coming decade. The proposed shutdown of the coal-fired electricity plants because of current government “green” policies is short-sighted and, hopefully, not actually necessary
Yes, it was fantastic seeing so many young people enjoying themselves, learning new skills and gaining experience about the world of work at the recent teenage market. We are planning other events for the town and teenage markets are on the priority
Trowbridge Players and TAOS Musical Theatre recently performed Oh, What A Lovely War! at the Arc Theatre to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. The show was a great success and audiences very appreciative. However, due to
The fate of Wiltshire and Swindon Fire Authority is now close to its inevitable conclusion. In the current climate of austerity there was to be a revenue shortfall of over £4 million to be overcome if effective fire cover was to be maintained across
There was plenty of clowning around at Churchfields Primary School as pupils learned about the circus this month. A circus workshop visited the Monkton Farleigh school to teach them a range of skills such as juggling with scarves, riding a unicycle
The father of teenage footballer Quinton Barham, who suffered a heart attack on a pitch two years ago, has welcomed the installation of a defibrillator at his son’s football club. Quinton, 15, from Trowbridge, joined Holt Youth Football Club in
WARMINSTER man Haydon Tryhorn is beginning to prove himself after graduating from a Craft Apprentice-ship Programme with the local branch of Morrisons to become a fully qualified baker. The 21-year-old, a former pupil at Kingdown School in Warminster
MACMILLAN coffee morning events in the village of Holt, which included a coffee morning at the school, attended by youngsters from the pre-school, and a cake sale in the school playground, raised the magnificent amount of £526.53.
MORE than £600-worth of wine and champagne has been stolen from Sainsbury’s in Melksham. Three men were seen carrying the alcohol on the store’s CCTV just before 12.30pm on Thursday, October 23. Anyone with information should call 101 or Crimestoppers
DISTRAUGHT parents John Triggs and Liz Galley thought their son’s first day at school would be the proudest moment of their lives but instead feel they have been left fighting for him to have an education at all. Nearly two months since the school
NEARLY £2,500-worth of jewellery has been stolen from a property in Vincent Close, Melksham. The owners of the house returned on Thursday, October 23, to find their bedroom had been ransacked and their front and back door had been damaged.
TROWBRIDGE Town Council has received confirmation from the Magna Carta 800th Anniversary Committee that it has been awarded a grant of £10,000 towards its celebrations in 2015.
ALL eyes were on Trowbridge town crier Trevor Heeks as he opened the traditional annual market in twin town Leer, in northern Germany. Thousands turned out for the Gallimarkt, an annual market that has run unbroken for 506 years. Speaking in
CARNIVAL floats of different shapes, sizes and colours dazzled Warminster. Thousands of people lined the streets to watch and admire the annual procession as it made its way through the town. Disney princesses, an apocalypse scene and two Christmas
FITNESS fan Paul Bryant is due to complete a 1,824-mile charity challenge today in aid of Dorothy House in Winsley. Mr Bryant, 49, of Manor Fields in Bratton, began his cycling challenge in January and has stacked up the miles on cycling and rowing
So far this year we’ve had a wonderfully mild autumn, following that splendid summer and Indian sunshine in September. In fact, autumn seems to be lasting forever, with leaves still on the trees making a magnificent display even if all the conkers
The Philomel Singers and the Dilton Marsh School choir, accompanied by Stephen Cooke, performed in All Saints Church in Westbury in October, rasing £200 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. This was a free concert with a retiring collection featuring
A further treatment station has been added to Bradford on Avon Leg Club thanks to a donation from the town’s Lions Club. The sixth station at the club, which helps people with lower limb problems such as leg ulcers, includes specialist weight-bearing
Moustaches are a bit like flares, perms and tie-dye T-shirts – they only come into fashion once a generation. Now I don’t care what the fashionistas tell me, or how many glossy fashion mags feature models sporting ‘hipster moustaches’ – moustaches
Tumble Tots at Paxcroft Mead Community Centre in Trowbridge fundraised for two charities, including with a sponsored balance challenge. It was held in aid of baby charity Tommy's, which funds research into pregnancy problems and provides information
The technological adventures of my retired parents are a great source of inspiration and material for me. I take considerable delight seeing two, traditionally technology-adverse folks embracing gadgets to improve their lives, but it can also deliver
WEST Wiltshire’s MP has urged communities to apply for funding to mark the centenary of the First World War. Dr Andrew Murrison MP spoke at a House of Commons event hosted by TV historian Dan Snow, which showcased a handful of over 1,000 First
