Care home resident's wish granted as he goes on 'nostalgic' trip down memory lane
Ron, a resident at Wilton Place Care Home, saw his very simple wish granted when he was taken as one of four residents on a trip to Salisbury Market.
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Isabella joined the Salisbury Journal in April 2024 and has lived in Salisbury for most of her life. She has joined after completing her NCTJ diploma at Highbury Campus in Portsmouth in 2024.
Isabella joined the Salisbury Journal in April 2024 and has lived in Salisbury for most of her life. She has joined after completing her NCTJ diploma at Highbury Campus in Portsmouth in 2024.
Ron, a resident at Wilton Place Care Home, saw his very simple wish granted when he was taken as one of four residents on a trip to Salisbury Market.
Fireworks night is back, with a 66th annual event being held by Winchester Round Table at North Walls Park for a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display.
A contractor from Dorset has been fined after a tree fell onto a forestry worker and left him with life-changing injuries.
That pilot is John Francis Xavier Mckenna, who was later known as 'Sam', who worked as a career pilot and test pilot. Wing commander Sandy Powell described him, saying: 'He knew more about it [test flying] than practically any test pilot in the world.'
The changing of the lightbulb saw Salisbury Cathedral's clerk of works Gary Price climb up inside the 123m spire before exiting via a small door to make the final ascent on the outside.
Meet the 'charming' Freda, a three year old crossbreed looking for her forever home. This sweet, affectionate girl thrives in a calm and quiet environment, and is looking for a patient and dedicated owner to take her in.
The event, which raised funds for Salisbury Hospice Charity, took place on both Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
On arriving, you're faced with a small driveway which leads down to the car park, just a few steps from the restaurant entrance. The first thing both my friend and I noticed was how beautifully this new pub had been decorated: think cosy countryside dining, with ceiling to floor windows, a grand bar and open kitchen; a 'revived' 19th century inn as its website states.
Enjoy the soulful tunes of The Marley Experience, the ultimate Bob Marley tribute band, and groove to the classic hits of the ’80s and ’90s with performances by Jolyon Dixon, Rachel Sinnetta, Junkyard Dogs, The Leon Daye Band, and The Tipsy Gypsies.
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