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Stars Appeal’s Arundells fundraising event brings in nearly £20,000 A LATE summer soirée held at Arundells in the Cathedral Close on behalf of the Stars Appeal Fundraising Committee raised nearly £20,000. The soirée was attended by over 150 guests who were joined by frontline staff from the hospital, who act as ambassadors for the charity, and members of the fundraising committee. During the event guests were welcomed by Stars Appeal president, the Earl of Pembroke. Florence Burgess, 13, and David Kunzer spoke about their treatment at the hospital and how Stars Appeal funded projects have made a difference to them. Stars Appeal ambassadors Dr Tracey Parker and Dr Rowena Staples gave a presentation about the impact of the charity’s work and the projects currently being fundraised for. Chairman of the Stars
Above: Members of the fundraising committee Left: Florence Burgess with the Earl of Pembroke
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Appeal’s fundraising committee, Stephen Oxley, said: “This was the first event of its kind for us and we are delighted with the evening and the generosity shown towards our hospital charity. “I would like to thank all those who contributed towards making the evening such a success and especially those
that sponsored the costs and made donations and pledges on the evening.” The money raised will go towards funding a variety of Stars Appeal’s projects which the charity is currently fundraising for, including a £142,000 additional echocardiogram
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Salisbury to get a ‘Walk of Stars’ to shine a spotlight on local heroes THE CITY is about to get a whole lot brighter this festive season. That’s right, the Christmas in Salisbury team, alongside Salisbury Radio, prepare to launch Salisbury’s inaugural Walk of Stars (à la Hollywood’s Walk of Fame) celebrating the incredible contributions and achievements of its local heroes. The Christmas in Salisbury features Salisbury City Council, Experience Salisbury, and Salisbury BID. From volunteers to NHS heroes, teachers to young carers, and sports stars to environmental campaigners, this initiative is a chance for the community to honour those who have made a difference. Starting on October 17, and running through to November 5 at midnight, residents of Salisbury and south Wiltshire will have the opportunity to
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nominate their own ‘Star of Salisbury’. The nomination process is easy and accessible to all, using a simple form that can be submitted online: https://bit.ly/ SalisburyStarNomination. The Walk of Stars features a diverse range of categories,
ensuring that people from all walks of life can be celebrated for their exceptional contributions: ●Volunteer ●NHS Hero ●Environmental Campaigner ●Teacher/TA ●Youth/Social Worker
●Bravery Award ●Supporting Well-being ●Unsung Hero ●Good Neighbour ●Local Business ●Carer/Young Carer ●Sports person/Team ●Lifetime Achievement The opening event will be held in the Market Square on November 24 at 5:30pm. This celebration will feature music, festive fun, and an opportunity to hear from some of the city’s chosen ‘stars’ in person. “It’s an honour to shine a spotlight on those who make Salisbury such a vibrant and wonderful place to live,” says Ellie Burke, manager of Experience Salisbury. “We invite everyone to take part in the nominating process and join us on November 24 to recognise the incredible stars that grace our city.” Submission form: https://bit.ly/ SalisburyStarNomination
Blindfolded running world record falls to Salisbury man ALEX Bance from Salisbury has broken the world record for distance running while blindfolded. Alex ran 72 miles (116km) around the running track at South Wilts Grammar School while also wearing noisecancelling headphones, beating the previous record by 22 miles. He completed the feat to raise money for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice, which cares for deafblind children and others with life-limiting conditions. He told the BBC he was motivated by doubters: “So many people said I wouldn’t be able to do it,” he said. “I was out on a run and I thought, what can I do to get people paying the charity?” Prior to his run, he wrote on his Instagram page: “I struggle to comprehend what it must be like to be born deaf and blind.
Alex beat the record by 22 miles having only practised with the headphones and blinfold once prior to the run
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To have never heard a sound. Never seen a thing. “24 hours is a small price to pay if it can raise money to help these families in need.”
Alex guided himself by using garden wire which he had hung on posts around the track. Astonishingly, it was only the second time that Alex had
tried running with a blindfold and headphones on. Writing on his JustGiving page, Alex gave his reasons for choosing the charity: “Amazingly, Julia’s House has to raise 93 per cent of the money it needs each year to run this vital service which is why I have chosen to support them. “Your kind sponsorship will make a life-changing difference to these families.” Alice Chalmers from Julia’s House said the charity was grateful for his fundraising efforts: “This will make a huge difference and it means we can continue to help families and children in the community,” she said. To date, Alex’s run has raised more than £2,800. https://www.justgiving.com/ page/alexbance-1693565564005
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Forest council to increase parking charges for the first time in years NEW Forest District Council has announced that it will increase car parking charges from January 2024. By the time they are implemented the increases will be the first in six years. While town and village car park charges will remain at £1 for the first hour, other tariffs will rise by £1. The biggest increase seeing the 20 hours tariff rise from £5 to £8. The council’s coastal car parks will also have new tariffs. Short stay annual clocks will increase from £30.00 a year to £40.00 a year. Cllr Geoffrey Blunden, portfolio holder for Environment and Sustainability
said: “These charges are reviewed each year and have not in many cases increased for five years. “Keeping the £1 charge for the first hour in our town and village car parks means that people making short visits to local shops and businesses
won’t pay any increase. “And our parking clocks remain excellent value for money, with a resident using a short stay parking clock once a week to visit their local town or village paying less than £1 a time. “We have carefully considered these charges and believe we are setting them at a fair and comparable rate.” The charges were agreed at the meeting of council on October 9, 2023. Current and proposed charges:
£40.00 ● Long stay annual clocks will increase from £140.00 to £220.00 ● Long stay quarterly clocks will increase from £40.00 to £65.00 Town and village centre car parks (all year): ● 1 hour rate will remain at £1 ● The 2 hour rate will increase from £2 to £3 ● 3 hour rate will increase from £2.50 to £3.50 ● 4 hour rate will increase from £3 to £4 ● 5 hour rate will increase from £4 to £5 ● 20 hours rate will increase from £5 to £8
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‘Spot the signs’ of criminals targeting vulnerable young people PEOPLE living across the south west are being asked to spot the signs of exploitation and coercive control of vulnerable young people. Wiltshire Police is taking part in Operation Scorpion, a regional intensification campaign, and as such is encouraging communities to look out for the signs that a young person is participating in illegal drug-related activities. The initiative harnesses the collective powers of the region to disrupt this type of criminal activity and safeguard vulnerable people, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to ensuring the south west is no place for drugs. Part of the operation’s aim is to ensure young people – and their friends and families – are warned about the dangers of
exploitation and what concerning changes to look out for. This includes: ● Changes in the way young people dress ● Unexplained, sometimes unaffordable, new clothes, jewellery, phones and cars ● A change in their mood or demeanour (more aggressive/ withdrawn/secretive). Wiltshire Police and crime commissioner Philip Wilkinson is urging communities and residents to watch out for signs of county lines dealing and report information to police or anonymously to Crimestoppers. Mr Wilkinson said: “The county lines drugs networks are complex, often hidden, and target some of the most vulnerable people and we’ve got to work together to prevent our young people from falling
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Shopmobility marks Silver Salisbury festival with ‘secret spots’ scooter scoot YOU may have noticed an eye-catching convoy of scooters, power chairs and walking volunteers setting off from Salisbury Shopmobility in The Maltings on Wednesday, October 4. If so, you would have been witnessing this year’s Scooter Scoot that marked the end of Silver Salisbury’s festival fortnight. The event had the theme of ‘Secret Spots of Salisbury’ and followed a route that included Salisbury Market Place, Fish Row, Catherine Street, Exeter Street, Churchill Gardens, St Nicholas Road, De Vaux Place and the Cathedral Close. A knowledgeable Blue Badge Guide, Steve Sharp, imparted interesting facts and stories as the group explored the city. He
Guests already wanted to know when the next scoot would be held
pointed out details along the way that had not previously been noticed, even for people that have lived in Salisbury for years. The oldest scoot participant was 101-years-old and made his
way round the whole route on his own scooter. The event was organised to coincide with Silver Salisbury’s Festival Fortnight and ended up back at Shopmobility for a
warming drink, a Greggs sausage roll, and some homemade cakes which were well received by the scooterists. Guests left asking when the next Scooter Scoot would be and plans are already in motion to make the next Scooter Scoot happen. Salisbury Shopmobility’s aim is to help anyone with mobility issues to have the freedom and independence to access the city of Salisbury and improve their well-being and quality of life. All year round scooters, power chairs, wheelchairs and shop-walkers can be hired from Shopmobility for just £3.50 per day. Membership is £8 for the year. Call 01722 328068 for more information and to reserve a slot to register.
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News Wilton LINK needs drivers to help overcome social isolation MANY rural areas suffer from a sparse or non-existent bus service. This can lead to problems associated with social isolation, making life very difficult for certain groups, such as older people. Trying to access things like medical appointments, getting to the hairdresser, going shopping or meeting other important engagements can feel impossible at times. In the Wilton area, this need can be met by community transport. Many areas around the county have a LINK Scheme, which is run and serviced by volunteers, people with cars and a little spare time who can pick up clients from their home and take them to their appointment, then return them home. Many who use the service are older people who have some wonderful life experiences to share, and really appreciate and value this service. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to volunteer or know more, you can contact one of the numbers below to learn more. The scheme also needs coordinators – people who know their way around a computer, who can link the clients with an appropriate driver who can help them. Ideally, a scheme will have several coordinators who can work a rota, so the commitment is not too arduous. Drivers are given a generous fuel allowance which they claim every month. The coordinator is supplied with a LINK laptop for their scheme and a designated mobile phone so that their personal number is not in the public domain. Wilton LINK: 01722 741241; linkproject@communityfirst.org. uk.
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Final Local Plan events held in Salisbury and Tidworth as consultation period closes WILTSHIRE Council hosted the last of its Local Plan drop-in sessions at Salisbury Library and Tidworth Leisure Centre recently where residents could find out more about the plan and how to comment. The Salisbury event covered the city, as well as Alderbury, Broad Chalke, Coombe Bissett, Dinton, Downton, Laverstock and Ford, Morgan’s Vale, Woodfalls, Pitton, Whiteparish, Wilton and Winterslows. The Tidworth event covered Ludgershall, Collingbourne Ducis and Netheravon. Cllr Nick Botterill, cabinet member for strategic planning, said: “We are committed to an effective Local Plan that delivers sustainable growth for Wiltshire. “The plan contains policies that ensure we only build as many homes as we need to, that we maximise building on brownfield sites, and also make sure we build enough affordable homes.
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“It also contains policies that ensure all new developments have to meet zero carbon standards and have cycling and walking connections. “Once the Plan is adopted, all planning applications will be determined against it, making it
the most important placeshaping document for Wiltshire, so please take the time to take part in the consultation and have your say.” To find out more, people should go to www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ local-plan
Milford House residents present community farm with cheque for £1,000 RESIDENTS from Milford House Care Home were thrilled to present another cheque to their chosen charity for 2023, River Bourne Community Farm, this time for an incredible £1,000. This was the result of fundraising efforts over the summer which included the proceeds from the home’s summer party, silent auction, vintage tea and more. So far this year, the Milford team has been able to donate over £1,600 to the farm. The farm and café are fantastic community resources which the care home residents
Sara-Jane Hancock, the farm’s education and marketing manager, know about the donation she emailed back straight away and said: “Oh wow! How amazing – I’m a bit blown away!” Gemma Hicks, general manager at Milford House Gemma Hicks and Residents presenting said: “We are all so their cheque to Sara-Jane Hancock delighted to be able to support the farm and all the visit regularly. good work that they do. The monies raised on this “Our residents absolutely occasion are going towards a love their visits and always specific project – providing a receive a very warm welcome mobile oven/kitchen for the whenever they go and we are so farm’s classroom. lucky to have it just two When the home originally let minutes from the home.”
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NEW FOREST District Council (NFDC) is offering housing tenants the chance to get a free energy efficiency assessment of their homes. The results will let the council know which of their housing properties would benefit the most from energy efficient upgrades, such as new windows, doors and insulation. By improving the energy efficiency of their homes, tenants will reduce both their energy bills and carbon footprint. According to the council’s statement, with the upgrades, tenants living in an average two-bedroom semi-detached property with an uninsulated loft can expect to save up to £285 a year when installing 270mm of insulation. *
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Cllr Steve Davies, deputy leader and portfolio holder for Housing and Homelessness at NFDC, said: “I encourage all our council housing tenants to take up this offer of a free energy efficiency assessment, if they haven’t so far. “The results will tell us how
Protect Your Home from Care Costs Advertisement & Inheritance Tax with a feature Living Trust Nobody likes to think about getting old, but it is certainly worth thinking about if you value your home. That is because your house could very well have a charge placed upon it or sold by the local council to pay for your care fees. If a person’s capital and savings including equity in their home is worth more than £23,250, they will have to fund their own care. A living trust can shield your home and estate from care costs and Inheritance tax in the following ways. Placing your main home into a living trust ring fences the property from any potential future care costs. Your property is free from Inheritance tax after 7yrs, probate on the property is avoided and protection is given to beneficiaries from both divorce & creditors. With a living trust, you can be both a trustee and beneficiary. You can maintain control over your assets even after you pass away. The situation won’t get better over time. The UK’s fastest-growing age group comprises those aged over 85. Councils will face even more pressure on budgets, leaving them with little choice but to continue to sell people’s homes. To protect your home, contact Oakwood Wills on 07832 331594 or visit www.oakwoodwills.co.uk
we can improve the energy efficiency of our tenants’ homes, future proof our housing stock, and reduce energy bills across the district, while supporting our wider climate aims.” In 2019, NFDC declared a climate and nature emergency,
and the upgrades align with the council’s aim of decarbonising its housing stock and supporting the government’s aim of the UK becoming net zero by 2050. New Forest District Council is partnering with property surveying and consultancy agency Pennington Choices to offer the energy efficiency assessments and has started sending offer letters to their tenants. Tenants have until October 31, 2023, to respond and arrange an appointment with Pennington Choices. New Forest council housing tenants can find out more about Pennington Choices on their website: https://www. pennington.org.uk/services/ stock-condition-surveys
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Construction company fined after 16-year-old suffered serious injury
THE TWO Bridges Care Group in Fordingbridge held an extraordinary meeting recently to discuss the urgent need for recruiting new drivers and coordinators. Two Bridges is a care group which voluntarily provides transport services to local hospitals, doctors, dentists, and more, for those who need it. To enable the group to meet these demands, it is always in need of volunteer drivers, and coordinators. The coordinator job consists of keeping in touch with the drivers, to assist them in fulfilling the needs of the clients/patients. Expenses are paid but the real reward is the gratitude and appreciation of those in the local community. The group has recently recruited three new drivers and has introduced a new easy-touse automated computer-based booking system/electronic diary to help make the drivers’ and coordinators’ jobs easier. For further details, contact Derek Ayling, vice-chair, on 01425 650770 or hippotrain@ btInternet.com
A CONSTRUCTION company based near Fordingbridge has been fined and ordered to pay damages after a 16-year-old suffered serious injuries while on a work experience placement. Tom Cutler, from the New Forest, suffered the injuries after becoming trapped under a tractor while on paid work experience. He was gaining experience of vehicle repair work with Earlcoate Construction & Plant Hire Limited, which provides construction and design management of building and civil engineering projects, based at Folds Farm, near Fordingbridge, ahead of what he hoped would be the start of a vehicle maintenance course at Sparsholt College. On August 3, 2021, the teenager was driving a tractor down an incline when it came off the track and overturned. He was alone and the tractor did not have a seat belt fitted. Tom was thrown out of his seat and his upper leg was trapped under the roof of the tractor – fortunately he was found in time by passers-by
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who were able to call for assistance. Emergency services attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment. Tom’s dad, David Cutler, said: “Tom was only 16 when this incident happened, and it’s changed his life forever. “Had it not been for his own bravery and the amazing work by the emergency services we could have lost him. “Tom acted quickly and used his belt as a tourniquet to stem bleeding; he punched out the cab window to check his leg and managed to break off a wing mirror to enable him to turn off the tractor and prevent a fire from fuel that was escaping. “He spent a month in hospital and has undergone seven different operations but can’t do the things he used to do. He was a keen mountain biker and cricket player but that has all stopped. “He doesn’t sleep properly and is more anxious; he had to put his education on hold for a year and we as a whole family have found it extremely tough.” An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Earlcoate
Construction & Plant Hire Limited, had failed to adequately protect Tom through a failure of supervision, and by not providing adequate information, instruction and training to him. HSE is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. It’s website has guidance regarding younger workers and for providing information, training and supervision. At Southampton Magistrates’ Court on October 16, the company pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 2(1) of the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974. The company was ordered to pay a fine of £50,000 and costs of £9,223. After the hearing, HSE Inspector Nicola Pinckney said: “Tom is lucky the outcome was not worse. This was due to his quick thinking, the fact he was found in time by passers-by and the outstanding work carried out by the emergency services and those in hospital providing his care. “The incident could so easily have been avoided by understanding the risks involved with employing young people. “This could have been achieved by carrying out a suitable risk assessment and putting in place appropriate information, instruction, and training to both Tom and those working with him, and most importantly, ensuring adequate supervision was in place to ensure correct control measures and safe working practices were implemented. “Companies should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required standards.” This HSE prosecution was supported by HSE enforcement lawyer Samantha Wells.
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SALISBURY Musical Society will be joined by the Salisbury Cathedral Choir and period orchestra Florilegium, conducted by the director of music, David Halls, for an exciting performance of JS Bach’s Mass in B Minor in Salisbury Cathedral on November 25 at 7.30pm. This is the final concert in the choir’s centenary year and is the most exhilarating, finest and challenging choral music for any choir to sing. SMS will be hoping for a sell out performance. Tickets from £10-£40 (with concessions for students with ID; children £5 in unreserved seats). Tickets and information from www.salisburymusicalsociety. org.uk Advertise with us Get in touch 01963 400186
Shoppers flock to Rockbourne Fair to bag bargains while doing their bit for charity
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SHOPPERS flocked to the 2023 Rockbourne Fair at Salisbury Racecourse last week - bagging bargains while doing their bit for charity. The three-day event, which ran between Wednesday and Friday (October 18 to 20), hosted more than 100 stalls offering a raft of items raising money for the Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital’s charity. From fashion, jewellery and luxury homeware, to gourmet food and toys were on offer,
with late-night shoppers also able to get involved on Thursday evening. Anna Aertssen, a breast surgeon at Salisbury Hospital and a Stars Appeal Ambassador, was on hand to launch the event. “Launching the Rockbourne Fair is always an honour, but feeling the vibrant energy from both the shoppers and stallholders today truly emphasises the community spirit this event fosters,” she said.
“Remember, every purchase made is a step closer to our goal of raising £1 million for the Stars Appeal, enhancing care for patients at Salisbury District Hospital.” Organisers said the fair made a promising start on Wednesday. Bev Moulding, fair committee chair, said: “We’re all thrilled to see such a positive response on the first day. We have lots of happy shoppers and stallholders and the atmosphere is fantastic.” Visit rockbournefair.org.uk for more information.
The Green Gram opens with a little help from its friends FOLLOWING its successful share offer which has seen £15,000 raised by people in the Fordingbridge and surrounding area, The Green Gram has moved into its new shop, a larger, more accessible premises at 23 High Street in Fordingbridge. Committee member Jo Anderson said: “It’s been all hands on deck as we moved the stock from our little shop into our new premises. It’s been a labour of love from friends and volunteers as we refurbished the new shop. We’re absolutely delighted to
have made the move seamlessly – with the help of our friends in the community. We would like to say a huge thank you to
everyone who has helped us relocate, whether by buying shares or by donating money, equipment or time – we really couldn’t have done it without you all!” The Green Gram is holding an open event to showcase the new premises from 5-7pm on Friday the 27th of October to celebrate with a drink and some tasters – and everyone is welcome. Jo adds: “We’re looking forward to seeing as many who can help us celebrate such a positive move for us.”
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Children challenged to keep reading THE Story Adventurers’ Club, a new reading challenge offered by Wiltshire Council libraries, was launched in Wiltshire Council libraries during Libraries Week (October 2-8). It aims to build on the momentum of the council’s popular Summer Reading Challenge which attracted over 7,000 participants this year. The aim of the Story Adventurers’ Club is to read 100 books, but children can go on to read 200, 300, 400 or more should they choose. There is no time limit, and children will be encouraged to do it at their own pace and in their own timeframe, choosing books that they want to read. To join the challenge children must have a library membership and have started to read independently. Children can register for the challenge at any Wiltshire Council library. It is free to join both the
library and the challenge. Once registered, children will be offered the choice of one of four special booklets, each with a different design, to record the books they read. As they progress library staff will stamp their booklets and offer ongoing encouragement and support. Children can personalise their booklets by adding a photo or drawing of themselves. At various stages in their reading journey they will be asked about their favourite books, fictional places, the coolest thing they’ve discovered and at the very end – how it felt to complete the challenge, and what was their overall favourite book. On completion, a certificate at the end of the booklet will be stamped and signed, and children can then move onto their next 100 books if they wish. Cllr Ian Blair Pilling, cabinet member for libraries, said:
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Harriet Taylor, now 16, was the first child to read 1,000 books in Wiltshire for the original 100 Club Scheme. She said: “The challenge was such a big part of my childhood, taking up so many years and was so positive. It helped me grow as a person and I learned to fall even more in love with reading. “My advice for new Story Adventurers is to get stuck into as many books as you can. It’s great for your brain and there’s a direct correlation that children who read for enjoyment are the people who do well in school.” Research shows that reading for pleasure supports good mental health and well-being, educational attainment and future career prospects. Reading also supports creativity and empathy. More information is available at: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ libraries-childrens-area
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Wiltshire Council says it is on track to be carbon neutral by 2030 WILTSHIRE Council has confirmed it is on track to being carbon neutral by 2030. The council has also confirmed that the amount of renewable energy produced on its own estate has trebled in the last year from 550,000 kWh in 2021-22 to 1,745,060 kWh in 2022-23. This helps the council to be more self-sufficient, reducing its overall energy bill and adds more renewables into the electricity system. In addition, council carbon emissions have been reduced below the target for 2022/23 (3750t CO2e). This, and the many programmes and projects under way all contribute to the council being on track to be carbon neutral by the start of the next decade. The council presented its six-monthly update on its response to the climate emergency at the cabinet meeting on October 10 at Full Council on October 17. A proposal for a new Environmental Policy, which sets out how the council mitigates its environmental impacts, is also being presented to the Full Council. Cllr Nick Holder, cabinet member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “We are doing everything within our power and grasp to respond positively to the climate emergency and lead from the front locally on this global issue. “I’m delighted that we remain on track to be carbon neutral by 2030. It’s important that, as one of the biggest organisations in the county, we are ambassadors for change and hopefully that will inspire others to do as much as they can too. “We remain as ambitious as ever, regularly bidding for central government funding to help get innovative projects off
the ground that will make a big difference now and long into the future. “As ever, this is not a burden we can carry alone – we need individuals, businesses and organisations across the county to continue to step up to the challenge.” To date, the council’s carbon neutral work has included: ● Successfully being allocated £480k funding in August 2023 to scale up delivery of local electric charging points ● Launching five new Wiltshire Connect bus services, including a flexible ondemand service. ● Working with charity Sustrans to create a toolkit for secondary schools to raise awareness of climate change, air quality and the impact of transport ● Successful bidding for funding of £978,000 to create new cycling and walking routes in the county ● Salisbury River Park Project is still on track to complete in April 2024, bringing 650m of new and improved cycling routes, 1,600m of new and improved footpaths, 600 new trees, 2ha of habitat created and biodiversity improved, and increased resilience to climate change ● Project to retrofit ownerowned homes gathers pace, with between 175 and 210
homes expected to have their energy efficiency improved – procurement planning underway and engagement with potential suppliers taking place ● Council homes continue to be retrofitted, with 243 measures installed, including solar panels and loft/floor insulation ● The Local Plan, which is being formally consulted on, includes policies designed to ensure new developments during the plan period will support the transition to net zero ● Wiltshire Design Guide has been drafted and was recently consulted on, which includes ‘sustainability and climate resilience’ as one of its three golden themes ● Increasing the awareness of climate change through the planning application process and in the development of local neighbourhood plans ● Working with housing manufacturer Rollalong to deliver high quality affordable homes as sustainably as possible – using modular rather than traditional building methods ● Successful bid of funding from a £14m government pot to develop a tailored nature recovery strategy – helping communities map out the action needed in their area to
restore nature by working closely with local stakeholders ● Tree warden scheme launched countywide following successful bid of funding of almost £300k. Tree Wardens will act as local tree champions who help plant, promote and protect trees in appropriate locations in their local area ● Scheme 2 of Solar Together launched in June – giving people the opportunity to purchase affordable solar technology. Almost 700 Wiltshire residents have so far accepted an offer to have solar technology installed which is made more affordable due to the group-buying element of the initiative. ● Invest in Wiltshire scheme launched which encourages businesses to apply for grants to expand their enterprises, but they must demonstrate plans to decarbonise ● 98% of the waste collected for recycling, composting or reuse was managed within the UK. This reduces the carbon impact of waste haulage as this material did not need to be exported from the UK ● Recycling: Let’s Sort It campaign continues to encourage people to recycle as much as they can. The current focus is to help people to recycle as much as possible at the council’s Household Recycling Centre sites. ● Formal consultation on the council’s Air Quality Action Plan – demonstrating the council’s plan to improve air quality in Wiltshire. More information about Wiltshire’s Climate Strategy can be found at www.wiltshire.gov. uk/article/1004/Climatestrategy.
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Sand and gravel extraction plans submitted for site near Alderholt PLANS have been submitted for sand and gravel extraction at a farm site near the village of Alderholt by CEMEX UK, a company that provides quarried materials for the building and transport sectors. The submission is for land at Midgham Farm, with a decision is likely to be made next winter and if approved the company will begin quarrying work in the summer of 2025. Hampshire County Council, as part of its planning review to ensure it meets its responsibility in terms of identifying sites that will provide the materials needed for building and infrastructure projects across the county, is reviewing its current capacity to meet likely future demand up to 2040. It invited expressions of
The proposal is for land at Midgham Farm, which is north of the company’s current site at Hamer Warren (right)
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reserves from the quarry run out. If approved, the company predicts the quarry would supply up to 250,000 tonnes of sand and gravel each year, for
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Revised plan Popular Alderbury for four new clothes swap event back homes in with bigger venue Porton A PLAN to demolish two bungalows in Porton and replace them with four new homes has been submitted. Wiltshire Council has received a planning application to develop the High View and Bonakers Farm site, in Idmiston Road. The scheme would see the two bungalows demolished and replaced with three four-bedroom and one two-bedroom property. It comes after a previous application was refused, on the grounds a plan to relocate a dwelling to open countryside could not be justified. That has been changed in the new scheme. “The existing bungalow is nearing the end of its design life,” the application said. “It is in a very poor state of repair, with damp ingress, inadequate insulation and does not conform to current regulations or expectations for modern living conditions. The application says the development would allow one of the proposed houses to allow the occupier to continue to run Bonakers Farm. “The redevelopment of High View did not form the reason for the recent refusal,” the plan said. “As such, the development of High View is considered acceptable in principle. The site is described as “sustainable” in the application, as it does not sit in the conservation area, and is linked to the village centre – including primary school and shop – by designated footpaths. www.wiltshire.gov.uk, search for reference PL/2023/08067.
THE NEXT Alderbury Clothing Exchange event will take place on Saturday, November 18, with two opening periods from 10am to 12pm and 4pm to 6pm. After a very successful first year of events, just in time for Christmas, the Alderbury Clothing Exchange is expanding. Due to overwhelming popularity, the next swap is being held at a bigger venue – the Holy Family Catholic Chapel in Whaddon. The organisers are also on the lookout for more volunteers. “We had queues before the doors had even opened at our summer swap,” said the event’s founder, Jenna Lloyd. “Me and the ACE Team are so proud to be able to continue our events, thanks to amazing support and donations from our local community. “We’re adding the evening slot in the hope that more people will be able to come and find clothes they love, at a time that suits them,” she continued. The aim of the Alderbury Clothing Exchange is to provide people with access to free clothing as they need it, and to promote slow fashion, preventing clothes from ending up in landfill. Whether it’s something formal for a Christmas party, or the perfect comfy outfit to take on your next holiday, the ACE Team offers a ‘personal swapper’ experience to any guests who want help finding something that suits. “I’m extremely proud to be part of the ACE Team,” said
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Wyndham Park ground force heroes take on the curse of the dog holes REGULAR users of Wyndham Park in Salisbury have been running the gauntlet of potential injury caused by dog-dug holes in the ground. So much so that a notice was posted by the City Council parks team addressed to ‘all dog walkers’. ‘It has been brought to our attention,’ the notice began, ‘that dogs are digging holes on the field around the football goal area. This is causing a health and safety issue and cold cause someone serious harm. The notice continued: ‘Dogs are welcome on this green space, but we do ask that owners have control of them, especially when they are off the lead. The area is for everyone to enjoy, please be respectful to other park users, and if your dog tends to dig, please
keep a watchful eye whilst they are of the lead and intervene if necessary.’ The notice ends, ‘Thank you for your cooperation.’ Local resident Dan Kiernan wrote in to let us know that the day after the notice appeared, a crack team of community-minded canine friends, Dan included, got together, in the style of TV show Ground Force to make the park whole again. Armed with shovels, peat-free compost and buckets of goodwill, the group took it upon themselves to fill the holes. One of the local heroes who appeared, Andy, said with spade in hand: “There’ll be no holes left by the time we’re finished.” At the Gazette, we love to hear about such community-spirited initiatives, well done team.
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Potential changes to Council Tax Reduction Scheme: feedback required WILTSHIRE Council has asked for feedback from residents on possible changes to its local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working aged people. The council wants to ensure the scheme continues to benefit those who need it and that it evolves in line with the government’s developing plans on Universal Credit. It has launched a consultation that will run until November 27. Residents can fill out an electronic survey online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ benefits-council-tax-reduction with paper copies available in all of Wiltshire’s libraries and main hubs. For the last decade, Wiltshire Council has operated two council tax reduction schemes. For the first time in four years,
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scheme, which supports people of pensionable age, is a national one and there are no changes planned for that. The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme started in April 2013 and helps people on a low income to pay their council tax. Depending on individual circumstances, it could help to cover up to 100% of peoples’ council tax costs. The scheme replaced the council tax benefit scheme and is different because it works by calculating a reduction to the council tax bill, instead of awarding a benefit payment to the relevant council tax account. Potential changes to the scheme should result in it being more generous to people in hardship who are eligible to receive support, and that in turn should help to reduce the overall council tax debt written off each year due to those who are unable to pay. This would have an impact on the police and fire services as major preceptors, it will also affect town and parishes, particularly the bigger towns and parishes, and Salisbury City Council, which all set precepts, and so feedback will be sought from them during the consultation process.
Changes are also needed because the administration of the council’s CTR Scheme has been made more complex due to the way in which Universal Credit payments fluctuate in response to any changes in income. These variations are reported to the council, which can delay support for people who need it quickly. The council currently assess CTR for customers in receipt of Universal Credit differently to other working age customers. In the interest of fairness, the council is proposing to change the way it deals with Universal Credit customers and bring them more in line with other working age customers. Cllr Nick Botterill, cabinet member for finance, said: “The introduction of the Universal Credit scheme has brought with it some complicated processes that have had an impact on those who claim council tax reduction and how we administrate the benefit. “Therefore, we think now is a good time to look at making some changes that will not only likely make it a more generous scheme for those who need it, but also give them more control and make it less complicated for all involved. “The scheme is in place to provide vital support and we don’t want any barriers to prevent that from happening. “We ask that all those affected provide us with their feedback on our proposals so we can take that into consideration before making any final decisions. “The results of the consultation will be brought back to Cabinet by the end of the calendar year, with any changes introduced in 2024/25 financial year.” More information can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ benefits-council-tax-reduction.
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25 years of bargains, banter and blessings for charity store THE Salvation Army Charity store on Salt lane, Salisbury is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. From small beginnings as a ‘pop up’ bring and buy sale, the shop has grown to become a significant Salisbury hub for people to meet, share stories and pick up the odd bargain item. “We are blessed to have some terrific volunteers who make our store what it has become, a much loved and appreciated place to meet,” said Salisbury Salvation Army captain Martin Davison. “Our people make visitors feel welcome and over time, friendships are built as folk pop in for a chat and social time with their friends.” As well as being a fundraiser for the Salvation Army, the store also offers a useful facility to support people who are homeless or having a challenging time. Items on the racks and shelves mean that different sizes and fittings can be discreetly provided at no cost, while the person being supported can choose the colour or style of clothing they may need without embarrassment. Around 20% of the clothing donated to the store is used in this way. The store has also seen a significant change in the age of its clientele over the years with
far more younger people seeing value in pre- loved items as a way of saving the earth’s resources as well as offering good financial sense. The Salvation Army has a shared value of trying to care for creation as part of its Christian ethos and the shop facility means that in a practical way, goods that might have gone to landfill are given a new life and find new homes. Saving on raw materials and energy costs of making new items from scratch. Some people even intentionally buy from the shop for this reason or purchase items they are going to re- imagine using their craft skills to create something quite original and different from the chain stores offerings.
“We have a great legacy of thrift.” said captain Martin. “It can be a struggle to keep an older listed building in good repair and have our doors open as often as we do, but, in a wonderful way, the shop significantly helps with this, as well as being a much appreciated, and well used community hub. “We hope to remain a significant part of the Salisbury community for years to come as we try to adapt to the changing needs of our neighbourhood.” The store on Salt Lane is located within the main church and community building. It is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and is run entirely by volunteers. Proceeds from all purchases support The Salvation Army work in Salisbury.
Three Harnham West Ward candidates revealed ahead of election THREE candidate names will be on the ballot paper for the Harnham West Ward election, but none will be from the Conservative Party. Anita Goddard will stand for the Labour Party, Ted Last for the Liberal Democrats and Peter Jolyon Ellis Matthews for the Green Party. The election takes place on November 2, 2023 with polling
stations located at: ● Trinity Church Centre, (formerly known as Harnham Free Church), 15-16 Hawksridge, Ridings Mead, Salisbury, SP2 8ER (voters with electoral register numbers CG1-1 to CG1-687 are eligible to vote here). ● Community Lounge, Norfolk Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8HG 2 (CG2-1 to
CG2-1970/1) ● Harnham Parish Hall, Lower Street, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8EY 3 (CG3-1 to CG3-771). The polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. The election was called following the resignation of Eleanor Wills who had previously been elected to the ward in July, 2022.
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COOMBE Bissett CE VA Primary School has appointed a new headteacher. Emma Haworth joined the school in September. Chair of governors, Trudy Nazer, described Emma as: “Full of energy, enthusiasm and drive. We can already see what an impact she is having on our school and we all look forward to working with her in the future.” Of her appointment, Emma said: “I am fortunate enough to be the new headteacher at Coombe Bissett School. It is such a privilege to be able to join such a family – centred school, which just emanates warmth and compassion. It is definitely a small school with a big heart! “I have been teaching for over 25 years and have been a headteacher for the past 12. My passion in life is teaching. I am at my happiest during a school day when I am in the classroom with the children. I love to learn and I love nurturing that love in others. “Watching children thrive and flourish is a privilege that I do not take lightly. It is my aim that children should come to school every day with a smile and leave with a bigger one.” Chair of governors, Trudy Nazer, added: “The staff and governors and new head would love to be able to share what makes our school so special with as many people as possible; so please make an appointment to visit the school and meet Emma – we would love to see you.”
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Time to make your home winter proof IT SEEMS like the weather has turned slightly, more storms, chillier winds, darker mornings etc. Now is the time that central heating often starts kicking in as well, and if you haven’t used it for a while, then you might experience problems. It’s a busy time of year for plumbers, that’s for sure.
In fact, we had British Gas round only yesterday. Our central heating kicked in, uninvited and took the rest of the system by surprise. Cue furnace-like radiators and scalding hot water, all day, all night. Yes, it’s that time of year. Luckily, we had cover and the problem was easy to fix, but it can be pricey.
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been over a year, consider booking one in. Burying your head in the sand won’t stop a problem from developing, so get it checked, it will cost less in the long run. Bleed radiators to relieve air from the system. This will help your radiators work more efficiently. If you don’t know how to do this ask for advice from professional. Outside pipes tend to freeze, but you can help to prevent this by adding lagging. Basically a covering that will keep out the worse of the chill. This should be available from most DIY stores and outlets. Check your roof and guttering. Depending on your property, this comes with an element of danger, so please consider engaging a professional. Loose or cracked tiles can let in water, causing damage that may not at first be obvious. Blocked guttering can have a similar effect, causing water seepage into the structure of the building. Before it gets too wet and cold outside, these are good things to check out. Back inside, can you feel a draught? It’s normal to have ventilation, but if you have serious draughts coming from under doors or around window frames, then it’s an indication that something needs to be done. For doors, a simple draught excluder works wonders, you can even make one, so long as it covers the bottom of the door from frame to frame. This will stop you losing heat.
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ALL WASTE REMOVED JOBS LEFT TIDY! IT is finally getting a little chillier, especially in the wind, so what better time to attend to your greenhouse ahead of the real winter kicking in. November is a good time of year to be in the greenhouse. There’s still usually enough sun to make it feel less like a plant sauna and more like a warm and pleasant place to while away a few hours. There are plenty of jobs to do right now. Many will be setting your (green) house in order to make sure everything survives falling temperatures. Gardeners World suggests insulating the walls and roof of your greenhouse with bubble polythene, not only will this still let light through, it will keep heat and exclude draughts. This is perfect if you want to continue growing through the winter, ready to plant out in the spring, or if you want to sow leafy crops like rocket to pick at through the winter months. You can also move other hardier salads inside to give you fresh leaves through to spring. If you plant salad plugs into large containers or trays at a depth of 15cm, you should be to feast on hardy lettuces, cut-and-come-
again salad mixes, mizuna, rocket, land cress, lamb’s lettuce and pak choi. A surprising suggestion for a winter greenhouse project, also from Gardeners World is to grow lemons. The sight and smell of juicy lemons in the summer will be worth the effort. The plants can survive anything down to zero degrees, although they will not grow below 10 degrees. Still, it is not often we have large stretches of freezing weather and if your greenhouse is in a particularly sunny location or if you heat it, then you could be living your very own Mediterranean best life come the summer. It’s a good opportunity to clean and inspect your greenhouse as well. Scrub, declutter, disinfect, wash etc, pots, window frames, stands, trays, all ready for the spring. Check for and remove pests, they like somewhere warm to overwinter as well. It’s not just us and our plants. You can bring pots and spring bulbs inside. If you are heating make sure you keep an eye on temperatures and moisture levels, and regulate.
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Salisbury & Avon, October 23, 2023
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Get active for nature: walk, run, cycle, wheel or swim to raise funds WILTSHIRE Wildlife Trust has joined other Wildlife Trusts across the country in challenging nature lovers to join the Big Wild Walk this October half-term and raise money to help protect Britain’s precious wild places. This year, Big Wild Walk participants can create their own adventure, whether that’s by walking, running, cycling, wheeling, or swimming, offering greater flexibility for getting involved. Every little helps, and funds raised will go towards your local Wildlife Trust to help wildlife recover and contribute towards The Wildlife Trusts’ goal of protecting 30% of the UK’s land and sea for nature by 2030. The Wildlife Trusts are leading a swathe of projects across the UK to reintroduce keystone species such as beavers, restore habitats and create bigger, buffered and better connected spaces for nature. For example, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is restoring precious chalk landscapes and chalk streams to provide much-needed havens for threatened wildlife, from rare butterflies, such as the Duke of Burgundy and marsh fritillary, to the elusive water vole and the beautiful lapwing. This autumn, The Wildlife Trusts have also teamed up with multi–Academy Award®-winning animation studio, Aardman Animations, to co-create Timmy Time materials to encourage families with young children to take part. The specially created Hedgehog Walk is designed for pre-school and Key Stage 1 pupils, who can choose their own Timmy Time-themed character fundraising pack, including Apricot the hedgehog and Stripey the badger, to complete the challenge with. The challenge is to walk 3km in a week, the same distance a hedgehog travels each night. The Big Wild Walk is taking place during the half-term period, which ends on Monday, October 30, 2023.
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And this year’s Big Wild Walk is set to be the most exciting yet with its new ambassador Rhiane Fatinikun, founder of Black Girls Hike, backing this year’s challenge. Rhiane is an award-winning outdoors advocate and community organiser. She founded Black Girls Hike (BGH UK) in 2019 to challenge the stereotypes and lack of representation in the outdoors. Rhiane Fatinikun said: “Spending time hiking in nature is incredibly special and I love sharing my experiences of the outdoors with others. I’m absolutely delighted to become an ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts as the Big Wild Walk gets underway. “I started my journey into the great outdoors with no hiking experience so I’m keen to encourage everyone, no matter their ability or background, to take that first step. “Signing up to the Big Wild Walk is a fantastic way to support nature and wild places while doing something you love. Or mix it up and turn it into a run, swim or bike ride – the choice is yours. I hope lots of you join us to champion nature by having a wild adventure no matter how big or small.”
Steve Brown, television presenter and athlete mentor, said: “I believe nothing should hold you back from enjoying the great outdoors and it’s so exciting that The Wildlife Trusts’ Big Wild Walk this year invites participants to take up the challenge in whatever way that works for them. However big or small your adventure, all funds raised by taking part in the Big Wild Walk will contribute towards The Wildlife Trusts’ goal of protecting and connecting 30% of UK’s land and sea for nature by 2030. Feeling inspired, start planning your challenge now.” Joanna Lewis, CEO of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, said: “The Big Wild Walk is perfectly timed for getting out as a family to experience the beautiful colours of autumn and doing your bit to save our wild places at the same time. I’ve found with my kids over the years that there’s nothing like a fundraising challenge to get those little legs moving. “If your path takes you through woodlands, October half-term is great for discovering weird and wonderful fungi too. “We are determined that every child will have the chance to connect with nature, which will go on to give them hope and solace for the rest of their lives. So, why not start planning your own adventure? Sign up to the Big Wild Walk today and help us bring back wilder places.” It’s not too late to sign up: wildlifetrusts. org/bigwildwalk
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IN an exclusive interview with the Guardian, shadow farming minister Daniel Zeichner has vowed that a Labour government would end the badger cull in England. Currently, England allows a certain number of badgers to be culled each year in a bid to halt the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) to cattle. However, there has been little agreement as to the effectiveness of the method, including the outcomes of a government inquiry in 2018, and a data review from the Born Free Foundation, which suggest that culling is not the answer. More than 38,000 cattle were killed in 2021 alone to try and combat the disease. Since the first cull in 2013, Defra figures record that more than 210,000 badgers have been killed, with more than £80m paid out in compensation to farmers. However, Labour, if elected, will seek other means of controlling bTB, including vaccination, as well as other methods. Daniel Zeichner, told the Guardian: “I’ve spent a long time looking at this. The 2018 Godfrey review, the last piece of work done by the government, found that badger culling is not the answer. We’re going to make England bovine TB free by 2038, but with a range of measures that do not include culling.”
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Labour promises to stop culling badgers and eliminate bovine TB
Labour’s stance is the opposite of the Conservative government’s stance, which has toughened in recent years. Current environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has said her department would continue the cull, despite her predecessor, George Eustice, saying he would phase it out by 2025. Speaking at the Royal Welsh Show in July, Coffey said: “But I’ve been very clear in England. I’m not going to be held by some artificial deadline that has already been put in place. We will keep culling for as long as it is the best way to do that.” In his interview with the Guardian, Zeichner said of Coffey’s comments: “Coffey is trying to make this some kind of dividing line issue, but it’s a false promise.
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“I speak to a lot of farmers and unlike her I don’t just tell them what they want to hear, I have to have answers. The better promise is to eliminate bovine TB. I think we should be moving to a different approach, because we’ve been culling for quite a long time, and it’s still a big issue and we’re still spending £80m a year on compensation, so it’s not exactly working is it?” He added: “We also talk too much just about badgers – it isn’t only about badgers. The mental health issues that come up on this, I’ve met quite a few people, and they’ve absolutely convinced me that this is probably one of the most distressing issues people in the countryside come up against. So I’m hugely sympathetic to that. But I actually want to beat it.
And we can do that with vaccines and biosecurity measures.” In Wales, there had been a limited cull in Pembrokeshire, but that was ended in 2012 by the Labour government. However, individual licences are granted if badgers are shown to be diseased. The Welsh government has focused instead on vaccination for badgers and enhanced biosecurity measures for cattle, which it says has reduced bTB levels effectively. Asked if she would vaccinate badgers against bTB, shadow nature minister, Ruth Jones, said: “We’ve got some good news on the badgers. It is a massive issue because unless you fund the vaccines we aren’t going to eradicate TB and it’s really, really important we do that. We are doing it in Wales and we will do it across the UK.” The Animal and Plant Health Agency reported earlier in the year that trials for a successful cattle vaccine (CattleBCG) are showing promise, when used in combination with a Detect Infected among Vaccinated Animals (DIVA) skin test. There are hopes that these can be deployed within the next few years, with field trials taking place on commercial livestock farms across the country during the course of 2023.
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Long-term decisions for a brighter future THE Climate Change Committee has delivered a damning verdict on the impact of Rishi Sunak’s recent climate policy reversals and his, “Long-term decisions for a brighter future…” Contrary to the statement published, the following statement on GOV.Uk (20.0923): “Revised plans will ease the burden on working people, as the Prime Minister forges a credible, transparent path to net zero that maintains public consent”; the government watchdog reported scrapping plans to force landlords to improve the energy efficiency of rented accommodation will cost renters about £325 a year in higher bills and make “net zero considerably harder to achieve.” On the same day as publication of the GOV.Uk statement, inews reported, “Those living in the private rented sector have some of the lowest incomes, and the worst standards of housing, meaning their bills can be amongst the highest.” inews also raised the issue of health related implications of excessively cold homes and their impact on the NHS budget at £1.2b per year. Shadow secretary of state for net zero Ed Milliband commented: “This is damning
ambitious projects spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as he tries to diversify the kingdom’s Cllr John Wells economy away from oil.” Labour Not only are consumers paying higher prices to run their petrol and Chair of diesel powered cars, they are doing so Environment and to benefit the long-term economic Climate Committee security of an already extremely strong (Salisbury City economy. Our renewed commitment to Council) reliance on fossil fuels continues to make us economically vulnerable. With the sale of new petrol cars continuing to 2035 extending a period evidence from the government’s own of damaging fossil fuel emissions, and paying watchdog that Rishi Sunak’s decisions to more for our fuel at the pumps, we are to be force renters to live in damp homes and delay subjected to greater long-term environmental the transition to electric vehicles will increase damage and short-term pressure on household costs for families across Britain.” budgets. Milliband told the Guardian that Labour Rowing back on policies to phase out gas would commit to stringent action on boilers and petrol and diesel vehicles, and the emissions and investment in green growth, general sense that the government is which he has said are the only way to tackle ‘weakening its commitments’ to shifting to a the cost of living crisis. green economy, have also harmed the Middle East business correspondent prospects of inward investment into the UK, Sameer Hashmi reported a recent decision by and sent adverse signals to consumers, Saudi Arabia to make a voluntary reduction of businesses and other governments. one million barrels per year to elevate prices, “Long-term decisions for a brighter “to keep spending billions of dollars on future…” draw your own conclusions.
How do we explain the Middle East crisis? HOW does one answer a four year old who asks about Lyse Doucet’s bulletproof vest while reporting from Israel? That was the question my daughter posed to me last week as the horrors in the Middle East began to unfold. The horrific terrorist actions by Hamas on October 7 are reprehensible. I cannot begin to imagine the grief of sending your child off to a music festival for them to be murdered. Reading and hearing the stories of survivors from the villages that were massacred is horrendous and the echoes of past atrocities committed against the Jewish people are inescapable. I join with many others across our country in mourning the appalling loss of life and wholly condemning the actions of Hamas. Israel has a right under international law to defend itself; to look after its people. I can appreciate the drive to rid the region of Hamas in the same way we look to remove any other terrorist organisation. However, Hamas is not the Palestinian
The UN is calling the forced displacement a ‘crime against humanity’. Condemning violence against Israelis does not condone Victoria Charleston violence against Palestinians. We are at risk of an escalating Lib Dems crisis of suffering, one that has no Parliamentary good outcome. spokesperson The horrors of the last week make for Salisbury peace seem an unachievable goal. However, it must be our ultimate constituency aim, otherwise there is no hope left. It is the duty of the international community to help end the violence and suffering, not to stoke it. Finally, I am deeply concerned people and Israel’s response to the attacks about the actions and rhetoric in our own must be proportionate. country. International law in relation to civilians Attacks against Palestinians or Israelis are must be upheld. The blockade of Gaza, wholly unacceptable. Anger and violence in cutting 2.2 million people off from water, our debate is damaging. electricity, and food is chilling. I urge people, instead of getting into wars The killing of civilians within Gaza is of words, to donate to the Red Cross and appalling. As I write, 1 million people are remember the suffering of all those innocent being told to evacuate northern Gaza with victims on both sides of this tragedy, nowhere to go. including four-year-old children.
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Bank of England meets charities to discuss challenges facing people in Wiltshire A SENIOR Bank of England executive was given a picture of what life is like on the frontline for charities and voluntary groups in the cost of living crisis when he met representatives of Wiltshire groups. Fergal Shortall, the Bank of England’s director of monetary analysis, heard about the poverty faced by people across the county when he met 12 charities at a community forum facilitated by Wiltshire Community Foundation. The Bank of England has run more than 40 community forums all over the UK since 2017 to talk to lesser heard groups, understand how the economy is working for communities and to help it formulate policy. It does this by partnering with organisations such as Wiltshire Community Foundation that are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. The forum, hosted by furniture recycling charity KFR at its base on the Hopton Industrial Estate in Devizes, gave Bank of England representatives the chance to question charities about the challenges they and the people they help are facing. Among the charities who attended were Wiltshire Citizens Advice, Rise:61, which runs youth groups and a community garden in Bemerton Heath, The Pantry Partnership, which works with volunteers to collect surplus food from businesses and distributes it to community organisations across Salisbury area and Age UK Wiltshire. The Bank of England executive heard that the rise in demand because of the cost of living crisis has come at the same time as charities and voluntary groups are seeing their own costs rise. Robin Imeson, chief executive of Rise:61 said he raised the issue of poorer people being left behind by a cashless
Representatives of 12 charities with Bank of England Director of Monetary Analysis Fergal Shortall
society and of charities having difficulties with banks. “It feels like many mainstream banks just don’t want charity accounts at the moment and they make it really difficult even to just change simple things like named persons on the mandate. “I felt like the Bank of England didn’t really know about that and he was quite interested and said he would speak to the Financial Conduct Authority about it.” He said he found the meeting very worthwhile and agreed it was important for the Bank of England to talk to the voluntary sector. “I think if government structures want to look after the poorest and most vulnerable in society, then if they’re not hearing from those people, through the people who work with them, then there’s going to be a mismatch in what they’re doing and how effective it is.” KFR manager Dan Thompson gave Mr Shortall a tour of the charity’s warehouse and explained how it collects unwanted furniture and white goods from across the county, refurbishes it and then sells it at low prices to families on low incomes and, in some cases, distributes it free to people in crisis. He said it is important for representatives from the Bank
of England to get out and listen to what is happening in communities affected by the economy. “They don’t necessarily see what it’s like on the ground every day,” he said. “It’s become part of our DNA and we are seeing people struggling on a daily basis but they don’t necessarily see that. “I think people were just pleased that somebody in a high-powered position was actually listening to them. And certainly he was going to relay the difficulties of opening charity bank accounts back to the Bank of England. It was a very useful forum and we were all grateful to Wiltshire Community Foundation for organising it.” Wiltshire Community Foundation joint chief executive, Vicky Hickey, said: “Facilitating events like the forum is a key part of our community leadership role and how we advocate for and support our county’s voluntary sector.
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“Charities and groups across Wiltshire and Swindon are doing incredible work to support the hardest hit in our communities and it is really important that the Bank of England get an understanding of the real challenges they are facing – and the struggles of the families and individuals who so badly need their help. “That is why the Bank of England’s community forums are such a valuable initiative. “This is the third forum we have been involved in and we were pleased to be able to bring everyone together for these important discussions. We would like to thank KFR for hosting, all of the charity representatives for their insightful contributions and Mr Shortall and his colleagues for making the time to come and listen so attentively.” Mr Shortall said: “It is vital for the Bank of England to engage with communities across the UK – we can’t make informed decisions without this input – so I’m very grateful to Wiltshire Community Foundation for bringing so many charities together for this event. “We discussed the challenges the charity sector in Wiltshire are facing across the board in keeping pace with the demand for their services and the many innovative ways organisations are trying to keep the show on the road. KFR was one of them – particular thanks to them for hosting us and for giving us such a vivid insight into their unique and effective business model.”
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Salisbury & Avon, October 23, 2023
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Mystery and intrigue at Stonehenge and Old Sarum this half-term HALF-TERM will be full of adventure for anyone venturing to Stonehenge and Old Sarum, as the two historic venues host a line-up of events for families that promise intrigue, excitement, and plenty of surprises. Scott Ashman, English Heritage head of Historic Properties for Stonehenge, said: “To enjoy drama, intrigue, and tall tales this half-term, head to Stonehenge and Old Sarum. “We’re delighted that Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson have returned once more to the ancient site to help solve the mystery of the stones, and we know that our spooky storytellers at Old Sarum will keep you bewitched.” Sherlock Holmes returns to Stonehenge to unravel the ‘Mystery of the Stones’ Join the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, along with Dr Watson and Mrs Hudson, as they swap the moors for the ancient stones of Stonehenge, in a pop-up play for families. On their way home to Baker Street and fresh from solving the Hound of the Baskervilles mystery on Dartmoor, the intrepid trio will turn their minds to uncovering the Mystery of the Stones’. The play runs from Saturday, October 21 to- Sunday, November 5 at the visitor centre, with shows starting at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm. There will be British Sign Language (BSL) sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you book online at www.english-heritage. org.uk you can save save 10% on the ticket price.
Old Sarum: A journey back in time Travel back in time at Old Sarum and become immersed in eerie tales of the strange and the supernatural. First, listen to stories spun by spooky storytellers, and once inspired, they’ll help you create a ghostly tale of your own. You will be able to craft your own ghostly medieval adventure story and experience the spine-tingling atmosphere of the ancient castle ruins. Plus, take part in the Halloween Quest, where you can discover magical potion ingredients and become a wicked witch’s apprentice. This event runs from Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 29, from 10am to 5pm (although the Halloween Quest will be available to complete until Sunday, November 5). Young visitors to Old Sarum are also being encouraged to ‘dress to scare’. If you do, then,
make sure to take a photo while you’re there and post it to the castle’s Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning an English Heritage ‘kid’s bundle’ prize. For full terms and conditions, visit the www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ halloween-photo-competition/.
Altar Stone not from Wales, likely from further north ACCORDING to researchers from Aberystwyth University, Stonehenge’s famous Altar Stone may not come from south Wales as was previously believed. The largest bluestone is made of a sandstone (sarsen) with high levels of the metal barium. When compared to 58 samples from sites across south Wales, the Altar Stone was found to be different from all of the other bluestones at Stonehenge, which are believed to have originated in the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire. The bluestones were the earliest stones
The Altar Stone lays partly hidden under a fallen trilithon
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to be erected in the site of Stonehenge, approximately 5,000 years ago. It is not known at what time the Altar Stone was brought to the site and from where. Marking out the possibility that stones were brought to the site from different areas of the UK for specific reasons that are lost to us. Professor Nick Pearce, one of the researchers involved, said the type of sandstone was unusual and that it could help to locate where in the UK it came from, possibly from a sandstone deposit further north in England.
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Messums: Filmmaker creates intricate worlds from humble cardboard by Katrain ffiske
As part of Messums West, Tisbury, season celebrating the medium of paper, Johnny Messum invited Australian sculptor and filmmaker, Daniel Adgag to exhibit. Daniel flew in, from Melbourne, for the preview of Tide Houses, in early October, to talk about his work and the short Bafta nominated film, ‘Lost Property Office’ also showing at the gallery. As the morning sunlight flooded into the gallery, we gazed in amazement at five stunning, detailed sculptural architectural pieces set beneath hand-blown glass domes. The works, each about 60cm high, are whimsical and antiquated in nature. Taking it in turns to peer at the detail in each artwork the works are completely mindboggling, each piece a magical
world of old fashioned technology: The Birdhouse stands on intricate rods of cardboard, doors and flaps are revealing a tiny plane-like machine about to take off into the air; with The Fog a tall lighthouse-like structure stands tall within the dome, a cardboard flag and lamp warning off the unknown. Johnny Messum told how he discovered Daniel’s work completely by chance. “I had an appointment with a gallery in Melbourne and as I was shaking hands with the manager I was distracted by this masterpiece in the corner of my eye – a small but magnificent miniature building created from boxboard. “A meeting with Daniel was organised, he was very keen to bring his work to England so we invited him to exhibit with us. We have been representing him for three years.”
Adgag’s intricate cardboard creation, The Birdhouse
Daniel has an enthusiasm and passion for his work that is captivating. “The boxboard is 100% recycled and I love the fact that it has had many lives before coming to my workshop final creation. I see my works as mechanical manifestations of
my thoughts, ideas and ancestral stories. “I take my inspiration from the overlooked, concealed mechanisms and systems that enabled the industrialised world to function, and often explore the playful, fantastical realms of invention and imagination.” In the large barn there was a viewing of ‘Lost Property Office’ a meticulously handcrafted stop-motion 9 minute film, produced in 2017. We were dropped into the ‘cardboard world’ of Ed, the custodian of a large city transit’s Lost Property Office. Alone, in the basement office, he is kept company by a tiny toy robot and an old gramophone, both of which he has lovingly restored after finding them lost and broken at train stations. Daniel Agdag ‘Tide Houses’ runs until November 13.
Local author reveals the man behind James Bond By Brian MacReamoinn Wiltshire book-lovers and James Bond fans gathered in the magnificent tithe barn at Messums West in Tisbury on Sunday, October 8 for the launch of a major new biography of Ian Fleming by local author Nicholas Shakespeare. Host Johnny Messum, who runs the art gallery, said that early sales of the book “have gone stratospheric” and will no doubt continue after the main launch in London later this year. Nicholas Shakespeare, who lives nearby, is an award-winning writer with several novels and volumes of non-fiction under his belt. When the Fleming estate approached him about a new biography – the first authorised life since 1966 – he said that he leapt at the chance. “That’s how the book came into being and it took four years to complete,” the author said. Shakespeare described how the family of Fleming provided some new fascinating material. This helped him to discover that the Bond creator, generally portrayed as a
intelligence was at the highest possible level and the elite commando unit he formed played key roles in D-Day and other critical events in the conflict. He was also directly involved in the setting up of America’s foreign intelligence organisation, OSS, the forerunner of the CIA. But he never boasted about these exploits. To a certain extent, the Bond legacy has somewhat overshadowed this extraordinary career. As Shakespeare pointed out, Fleming was a novelist only The author, Nicholas Shakespeare signign copies for the last dozen years of his life. of his book But his writing routine – 2,000 words cad by the tabloid press, was actually a each morning during winters at gentle, kind man. This kindliness, his Goldeneye, his Jamaican house – produced biographer told a rapt Messums audience, is one of the most famous characters in entirely out of keeping with the popular fiction. image of a cold, ruthless stealer of other Even now, as Shakespeare noted, every men’s wives. day there is some story or article in a Another unflattering opinion was that, newspaper or magazine or online with a during the Second World War, he was only reference to Bond. a “chocolate sailor”, a slang term for a You can read these and the whole deskbound officer who hasn’t been to sea. fascinating life in Ian Fleming: The Again, Shakespeare’s findings demonstrate Complete Man by Nicholas Shakespeare, the opposite. Fleming’s work in naval published by Harvill Secker (£30).
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Tempestuous music and spontaneous gatherings offer fresh appreciation PROBUS Club of Sarum member Alan Frener changed the tune of the club with a presentation about music with a difference. He started off with Summer Storm from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. The piece had been transcribed for the organ by Jonathan Scott (pictured right) and played by him on the organ at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The world of classical music is rife with familiar works, yet every so often, a fresh interpretation comes along that gives the listener a newfound appreciation for an old classic. Jonathan Scott’s choice to bring this tempestuous movement to the organ introduces an expansive tonal range and a depth that adds a unique dimension to the piece. Scott’s transcription does more than just transmute the notes from violin to organ; he understands the nuances of the organ, using its distinct tonal colours to breathe fresh life into Vivaldi’s composition. The piece transitions seamlessly from quiet moments
of foreboding tension to explosive releases of musical energy, capturing the ebb and flow of a storm’s unpredictable nature. Jonathan Scott’s transcription of Summer Storm for the organ is a magnificent reinvention of a beloved classic. It provides listeners with a fresh and immersive experience, proving that even well-trodden musical paths can still yield unexpected and delightful surprises. Next, Alan introduced us to flash mobs. These are ‘spontaneous gatherings’ of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform a predefined action, and then quickly disperse. Originating in the early 2000s, the concept quickly gained traction as a form of performance art, largely due to its ability to surprise and captivate unsuspecting audiences. The first example was with the late Mexican tenor Rafael Roja recorded at the Arndale Centre in Leeds. The second example was an extract from Carmina Burana by
Carl Orff, written in 1935/36. The performance took place on the main concourse of Westbahnhof (West Station) in Vienna. This work stands as a monumental achievement in 20th century choral music. A cantata rooted in medieval Latin and German poetry, its grand scale and sweeping emotional intensity have made it a staple of concert halls worldwide. From the opening choral blast of O Fortuna — arguably one of the most recognized movements in classical music — to its climactic conclusion, the work is a thrilling rollercoaster of human emotion, encompassing themes
of fate, love, and the fleeting nature of life. Orff’s genius lies not just in his dramatic use of choir and orchestra but also in his ability to evoke raw, primal feelings. The rhythmic precision, bold orchestration, and intricate choral arrangements draw listeners into the world of medieval revelry, springtime celebrations, and impassioned declarations of love. Some of the text is quite rude… After excerpts of comic music from the 40s, the final pieces were by Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw, better known as Caro Esmarald and Richard Wayne Pennyman. Little Richard concluded these excerpts with a spectacular 1958 piano rendition from Good Golly Miss Molly. Probus Club of Sarum meets every second and fourth Friday of the month at the White Hart Hotel in Salisbury. Its members are retirees who value intellectual stimulation as well as a sociable atmosphere. Guests and new members are always welcome.
Salisbury Fringe weekend hailed ‘a great success’ by Roger Troy FEEDBACK from the recent Salisbury Fringe was universally positive – “a great success”, according to the organisers. The annual festival is a totally free-of-charge festival celebrating new writing for performance in all its forms. This year’s edition, which took place on October 6-8, saw an incredibly diverse array of work by local writers, actors and directors. The programme included long and short plays, monologues, poetry, storytelling, youth theatre, responses to art, plus a creative writing workshop.
Fringe events: The library (left) and Catchpenny (above)
Salisbury Fringe would like to warmly thank the various city venues for their support in making the event such a success – Ox Row Inn, Boston Tea
Party, Salisbury Library, The Pheasant, Castle Street Social Club, as well as Five Rivers for the rehearsal space at Hale Hall. The team is also hugely
appreciative of the generous audience donations which helped to make the weekend possible. If you’re interested in submitting to the Fringe’s regular Scratch Nights, you can find out more on the website: www.salisburyfringe.co.uk
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Printmaking will be sure to impress FISHERTON Mill’s owner, Deborah Fox, is looking forward to Christmas at the Mill: “It’s been a tough year for everybody so we’re going all out this Christmas aiming to ‘impress’ our visitors with plenty of creativity, sparkle and Christmas cheer.” Kicking off the festive season will be the Mill’s renowned Christmas Shopping Evening on Friday, November 17, from 6-8.30pm with live music, mulled wine and Christmas nibbles, plus plenty of prizes up for grabs in the Fisherton Mill scratch card giveaway. The Christmas exhibition, which runs from Saturday, November 11 to Saturday, January 6, 2024, features the best of contemporary printmaking in all its varied forms. Printmaking is a unique art form blending creativity and technical skill, requiring incredible handiwork and ingenuity to create visually interesting and evocative pieces. Fisherton Mill’s Main Gallery will be adorned with creativity and colour. Exhibits will include: limited edition original prints and paper goods exploring relationships to nature, memory and time;
Clockwise from left: Island memory by printmaker Kate Watkins Impress at Christmas by Bex Perdue Beehive linocut by Kathy Pilcher The Christmas Star at the Mill
Scandinavian style natureinspired linocut prints and bold, dramatic cityscape linocuts. Also one-off natural artworks, employing traditional printmaking, painting and wood carving methods; beautiful monoprints and screen prints
depicting still life and the natural world; calming coastal relief prints and colourful geometric, abstract giclee prints. Fisherton Mill is the largest independent arts complex in the south west and always worth a visit, especially at Christmas,
when all is looking bright and beautiful. The Gallery Shop will be open as usual and full of lovely Christmassy gifts for all ages and budgets. As will the café, for refreshments, lunches and cakes. Lighting up the courtyard will be the Mill’s giant signature star, providing the perfect yuletide photo opportunity. Extended opening hours during December mean you can look forward to some relaxed Sunday Christmas shopping from 11am to 3pm. www.fishertonmill.co.uk
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THE THEME for this year’s Sarum Lights show is Illuminating Art. The popular sound and light spectacular promises to take visitors on a stunning journey from baroque art and the Protestant-Catholic conflicts of the 16th century through to Art Deco and early 20th century industrialisation and photography. The displays in the Cloisters, Trinity Chapel and North Nave Aisle reflect four centuries of ‘new’ ideas, starting with the concept of moral philosophy, natural science and the first English dictionary, and moving on to the American War of Independence, abolition of slavery and women’s emancipation. As we reach the 19th century, Brunel and the age of steam rub shoulders with early photography and Zoetrope (an early animation device). In the North Transept an interactive display, Starry, Starry Night (part of an installation devoted to impressionism and post impressionism) invites visitors to write and share their thoughts on star-shaped cards, a reference to Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, painted a year before his death when he was in Saint-Paul asylum in Saint-Rémy. The finale in the Nave showcases the Pre-Raphaelites (Burne-Jones, Millais, Rossetti and Holman Hunt) and the Impressionists (Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Manet and Renoir) – all titans of their generation seen in a new light. Luxmuralis’ artistic director, Peter Walker, said: “Visitors can choose how they want to experience the exhibition, either basking in glorious images and sound or digging a little deeper and contemplating the big ideas that emerged after the Renaissance. It is their choice. All the paintings we know and
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Sarum Lights: Illuminating Art explores art and social change
love will be there, but there will also be areas that investigate what was happening when those pictures were created.” Kenneth Padley, canon treasurer and chair of Salisbury Cathedral’s Arts Advisory Panel said: “Cathedrals have always
used art, light and sound to explore their ideas and values, so projections like this work really well in here, and the space itself adds another layer to the experience. The timing is particularly poignant too, with this show
exploring significant ideas and movements as we move into Advent, the period in which we prepare for the coming of God’s light at Christmas.” Sarum Lights: Illuminating Art opens on Tuesday, November 7 and runs until Saturday, November 11, 2023. Tickets are on sale via the Cathedral website: £10 adult (17+), £6 young person (4-16) and babies/toddlers (0-3) free. The first showing is at 5.30pm daily, with new slots available every 15 minutes. The first hour of the event (5.30-6.30pm) on Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8, will have reduced noise levels for those sensitive to sound. Please book either the 5:30pm or 5:45pm slots. If you are sensitive to sound but wish to attend later showings, you may wish to bring ear plugs/ sound reducing headsets. Visitors with access requirements or children aged between 0-3 years, please contact the Cathedral box office to book your tickets. You can contact the box office by telephone: 01722 656 555, by email on boxoffice@salcath. co.uk, or in person from Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 4:00pm.
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Dick Whittington pantomime cast announced for festive Playhouse run FOLLOWING the success of last year’s production of Cinderella, which won a UK Pantomime Award, Wiltshire Creative has announced full casting details for this year’s show, Dick Whittington. Artistic director Gareth Machin will be directing Will Carey (Dick Whittington), Olivia Hewitt Jones (Alice Fitzwarren), Will Jennings (Percy Rat), Hugh Osbourne (Alderman Fitzwarren), David Rumelle (Sarah the Cook), Lindo Shinda (Cosmo), Natalie Winsor (Fairy Bowbells), Alisha Capon and Daniel Timoney. This will be the 13th time that Dick Whittington has been staged at Salisbury Playhouse. The pantomime will run from November 25 to January 7, 2024 and features writing by Plested, Brown and Wilsher who return to the playhouse for a second year.
Will Carey will play Dick Whittington
Clare Plested, Adam Brown and Amanda Wilsher are a comedy writing team with over 20 years’ experience writing, directing and performing comedy theatre. Theatre credits include Cinderella (Salisbury Playhouse), Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Aladdin
and Sleeping Beauty (Corn Exchange Newbury). Supported by The Arts Council, the company had six acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Festival, ten nationwide tours and toured internationally. Their unique brand of comedy gathered an enthusiastic
fan base with broad appeal. Pantomime-lovers can join Dick Whittington and his cool cat Cosmo, on the journey from Salisburyshire to London, in search of fame and fortune. In the big city, disaster strikes, and the streets aren’t paved with gold but overrun with rodents. Can Dick defeat Evil King Rat and save the city of London? Expect exciting escapades, dazzling dances, and sparkling songs from our live band, which will have you singing and dancing all the way home. The pantomime is being sponsored by Howden, whose divisional director, David Willis, said: “As a business with a strong community focus, we are excited to be working with Wiltshire Creative to bring another year of award-winning pantomime to audiences in Salisbury.”
An exploration of Hockney, the old master of the modern world THE ARTS Society Salisbury held its first lecture after the summer recess recently, featuring Douglas Skeggs’ exploration of the work of David Hockney – The Old Master of the Modern World. From the early abstract expressionist images, to the photo-montages of the mid-80s, this talk followed the career of an artist whose wit and imagination have never faltered. Hockney is a naturally gifted draftsman whose love of ingenious visual devices has led him to experiment with a wide range of techniques. He was born in 1937, attended Bradford Grammar School, and knew from an early age that he wanted to be an artist. A fellow student sitting next to him during his GCE French examination noted that he had not written anything but was drawing a French policeman on
his paper. On leaving school, he went to London and attended the Royal College of Art. Hockney prefers to paint only people who are known to him. He rarely takes commissions for portraits – for example, the subjects for his 1961 ‘82 Portraits’ Exhibition were all known to him. One sitter did not turn up so the final painting is a still life. One memorable portrait is that of Mr and Mrs Ossie Clark with Percy. His wit can often be seen in his paintings: one frustrating journey through Switzerland had him sitting in the rear of a Dormobile with no windows. A subsequent picture of his experience shows wavy lines representing the mountains he did not see and the words: “That is Switzerland that was,” which he had glimpsed on a road sign as they left the country. In fact, a number of his works include graffiti, often with tiny writing.
“A Bigger Splash” from 1967 became an icon of the 60s and shows a swimming pool. He had taken a photo of someone diving in but captured only the splash. He greatly admired and was influenced by Picasso’s ability to draw by ‘taking a pencil for a walk’… where the pencil does not leave the surface. In addition to painting, Hockney has made designs for the stage sets of opera productions: an early production of Mozart’s Magic Flute was followed by a string of opera designs over a 20-year period,
including Tristan and Isolde in 1987, where the colours of the sets changed with the music. Sometimes the perspective in his paintings will confuse and this is intentional. Hockney invites the viewer ‘to go into’ the painting to see elements from a different place. David Hockney continues to be a compulsive drawer and still starts his day by drawing himself. The Arts Society Salisbury’s next lecture is on November 14 when Julian Halsby will discuss Amadeo Modigliani. Halsby will explore the influences on his work and his role in the artistic community of bohemian Montmartre. All lectures are at St Francis Church, Beatrice Road, Salisbury and start at 1.50pm. For further information: www.theartssocietysalisbury. org.uk, or FB: The Arts Society Salisbury.
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End of season Amesbury disc golf double success for Edwards ALTHOUGH the sunny and warm weather was not expected when Stonehenge Disc Golf Club planned its end of season tournament for early October. On the day, it wasn’t only the weather that was hot. The ‘Stonehenge Skirmish’ competition was extremely close between all of the divisions. During the day, three Rounds were played over two different layouts of the Amesbury Disc Golf course. The field was nearly a 50/50 split of club members and disc golfers from around the country. By the end of the three rounds only six shots covered the top six players, with the top three all finishing with a score of -30. This resulted in the top three players taking part in a play-off, with Simon Edwards eventually triumphant, claiming his second title of the year. Paul Stoddart and Paul Chick were joint second but finished first and second in the club’s handicap competition. Kelly Sharples took the female category win ahead of Sara Cosh and Lisa Way. The junior section was a repeat of May’s result with Ella Chick beating Will Bowman by six shots to round off a fabulous day for the club. Tournament director Ben Ward said: “It’s great to see so many non-members attending the tournament from all over. We have a really social and active club with our members regularly attending other tournaments all over the country. “It’s really down to their enthusiasm and passion for the sport that so many other disc golfers have heard about our events.” Stonehenge Disc Golf club holds casual events every Sunday at 10am for those who would like to try. The course is free to play on at all times.
Above: Darren Sheppard on the tee Left: Rob Tuck putting for a birdie on the 18th Bottom: Craig Pettitt in the bushes
Amesbury Town continue great run of form THE club secured two cup wins in the last three days, 6-4 (from 6-0 up) at Shrivenham in the League Cup, followed by a 5-1 victory against Ludgershall in the Wilts Senior Cup. The team’s next fixtures include: Saturday, November 11 v Trowbridge Town. Kick off 2:15pm On November 17 there is a visit to Calne Town in the Senior Cup Quarter Final. The game will be a tough test against a side playing in a higher league. Saturday, November 25 v Salisbury Development (League Cup 3rd Round with the winners advancing to the Quarter Finals), Kick off 2pm Saturday, December 2 v Salisbury Development. 2pm.
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So much for this green and pleasant land, what a legacy to leave future generations THE STATE of Nature Report reveals that biodiversity levels are dropping. This is likely to lead to extinction of many species of wildlife. Why? and is this a serious concern for mankind? The major political parties have decided that UK uncontrolled population growth is of no adverse consequence. Indeed it is desirable to cover this country in concrete and tarmac to maintain ever unreachable levels of economic growth. Wildlife suffers by becoming separated into smaller and smaller island pockets. Gene flow, the movement of genes by migration from one community to another is prevented. Survival of a species is dependent on a high diversity of different types of gene, which strengthen its ability to survive in an ever changing environment. As the diversity of the gene pool decreases, so does the likelihood of disease wiping out entire communities of wildlife species. The Founder Effect. No more pollination of our horticultural and farming crops. An increasing need to import more food. So much for this green and pleasant land. What a legacy to leave to future generations! MIKE WALKER Wiltshire
Cheaper to move the stones to Dorset
The letter from Roger White of Sherborne in Edition 22 is, I fear, typical of many who live away from the Stonehenge site and maybe pass them sometimes a year. I moved to Wilton in 1982 and the local people were already
Tunnel or leave, but no new road, please! I’VE read a lot of views on the proposed Stonehenge tunnel, including the option of an alternative bypass to the south of the current A303 that would take traffic away from the site. The rational seems to be, where there’s green fields, there can be a new dual carriageway, and at least we won’t damage the Stonehenge environment. I read these proposals when they were first aired and I have seen competent people repeat them often. Yet, I can’t believe what I read. I think you can excuse people who live far away from getting vexed by the tunnel. I do wonder how many of the signatures of a recent petition actually even live in the UK, let alone in the area, and as for people parading around as ‘king’ Arthur who claim some spiritual hold on the landscape, well... My point being, people keep talking about damage, to this, that and the other. But digging a whole new surface dual carriageway through aware of the poor roads around the “stones”. At the same time big efforts were being made to provide Salisbury with a bypass to combat the complications of movement in and around the city and Amesbury. In 1987, the new Blair government cancelled the agreed plans on which £10m had been spent out of a total of £70m arguing that the money was needed for other Labour commitments. As a result Salisbury and the area has suffered badly ever since. Meanwhile, consultations with all the Parish and Town councils, and the public, led to Wiltshire Council putting forward agreed plans in 1992 for an overground dual carriageway similar to other stretches of A303 road on the way
fields – note, also rich with archaeology that, regardless of the arbitrary WHS boundaries, is very much connected with the Stonehenge landscape, how could it not be – will not only be expensive, it will be polluting, pointless and destructive of both heritage and environment. I presume the people who propose this option simply have not thought through the actual implications. For example, on the people who live along any proposed route, for the landscape, for the villages, for the wildlife. Even more so than the tunnel, I think it is case sometimes of the blind leading the blind, if not wilfully, then with an oversight that seems negligent. No, build the tunnel or leave it as it is. We don’t want a new dual carriageway through our nature and history rich fields. NAME WITHHELD South Wiltshire
to Devon. This proposal met the needs of English Heritage by taking it out of sight and sound of Stonehenge and it reduced local disturbance to a minimum. To everyone’s dismay, although I understand it had been agreed by DFT Inspectors, the project, costed at only £90m, was refused, I am told, because of objections by archaeologists and the landowners of not especially good ground. Now some 31 years later we are having a tunnel foisted on us for £1.7b (billion) pounds, and rising, I’m sure, plus all that surplus soil and the very expensive annual costs of maintaining a two mile long tunnel. As a Parish Clerk I was not aware of a serious proposal to run another road alongside the
original overcrowded stretch although it may have been a much earlier thought. Mr White says the tunnel will not be a white elephant and we must not look this gift horse in the mouth. Well, he can pay my share and those of the vast majority anytime. I do not want it and I am certain they all recognise the commonsense and practicability of the overground solution. As I write this I see that 225,000 signatures were put to UNESCO in September with their opposition to the tunnel. If that is not to be all the reasons should be explained to all taxpayers and especially those of us living in south Wiltshire. DAVID GERMAIN Coombe Bissett PS. It would be cheaper to move the “stones” to Dorset!!!
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That’s a wrap for Taste Salisbury 2023 SALISBURY experienced four days of culinary delights at its premier food and drink festival at the end of September. In its third year, Taste Salisbury returned bigger and better than before. Thousands of people came together to celebrate the amazing food and drink on offer, with exclusive offers, events, promotions, renowned personalities and fantastic flavours. The food and drink extravaganza kicked off with a fab cookery demonstration from 2021 Great British Bake Off winner, Giuseppe Dell’Anno, who made his Nonna’s Apple Cake in the Taste Marquee. Other well-known personalities cooked up a storm, including CBBC star Omari McQueen who whipped up some delicious vegan treats and Lorna Cooper, founder of the Facebook community ‘Feed Your Family for about £20 a week’, who provided great recipe inspiration for people on a budget.
Unique experiences proved popular with sell-out events that included Rums & Drums, a herb and foraging walk, Epicurean life drawing, a floral table décor workshop and The City Beer Festival at The Guildhall which showcased beer from some of the best local and international breweries. Younger food fans enjoyed wonderful activities such as Tasty Story Time and a Family Foodie Trail at Salisbury Library which captured imaginations and provoked some great discussions. The event finished on a high with Foodie Sunday. The food and drink fiesta took over Salisbury Market Place with people in their thousands enjoying the cookery demos, live music, Gritchie beer tent and over 40 local food producers and suppliers. 15 budding bakers took part in The Great Salisbury Bake Off which saw Sarah and Rose’s
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(over 16’s), Evie Shergold’s (under 10’s) and Mary Oliver’s (11-16’s) cakes taking the top prizes. Eight brave participants entered the eating competition with the winning competitor, Peter Donohue, managing to consume a six-metre sausage and a pint of cider in 2 minutes 22 seconds.
Top: Participants wait to take part in the eating contest Above right: Chef Giuseppe Dell’Anno gives a demonstration
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Refurbished Whiteparish Ward reopens at Salisbury Hospital after five months AFTER five months’ work the newly refurbished Whiteparish Ward at Salisbury District Hospital has reopened. Located on Level 4 of the hospital, the ward currently provides care for diabetes and endocrine patients. Later this year, it will also start caring for some cardiology patients. The refurbishments include two new ensuite bathrooms, an additional shower, a new clinic room and new air handling to provide better temperature control. In addition, to improve the patient experience, the hospital’s charity The Stars Appeal has funded new overbed tables, an activity trolley and new bedside lockers. Patients have begun to be moved into the refurbished ward and it is expected to be fully operational in the next few days. The total beds available at the hospital will be 432. CMO Dr Peter Collins said: “I am delighted to see the refurbished ward open. This
ward provides a much-improved space for our committed staff to work in and better facilities for our patients. “The improvements will help staff continue to give the highest quality compassionate care to all our patients. “I would like to thank the team from Westmade Ltd who have delivered the refurbishment, Artcare for providing the artwork, the Stars Appeal and all colleagues in our estates, facilities and management teams who have supported the project.” Dr James Lawrence, consultant in endocrinology and diabetes, added: “I am very excited for the future of the services we offer and the improvements in patient care that these refurbishments will enable.” Top: Pictured cutting the ribbon are chief medical officer, Dr Peter Collins, sister Gemma Ward, consultant Dr James Lawrence and matron Aphrodite Mavromyti Left: Staff preparing beds for the opening of the ward
Listening Place market stall helps raise awareness A MARKET stall raising awareness of the services offered by the Listening Place was hailed, “a great success” by publicity officer, Jill Lakeman. The event happened at the end of September: “We had a brilliant day. Members of the public visited the stall and we were able to explain our service,” she said. “Some expressed interest in training to become listeners and some people came up to say ‘thank you’ for the help they had received from The Listening Place. That was particularly heartwarming.” Established nearly 20 years ago, The Listening Place provides a friendly and safe place where people can share whatever is on their mind with a Trained Listener. Listeners don’t interrupt, advise or judge but, by listening, can often help to find a way forward. The service is completely free and confidential. No notes are taken or kept and only first names are used.
“Now, more than ever, people need our Listening service,” commented Sue Robbins, manager of The Listening Place. “We are probably unique in Salisbury, as we provide walk-in, face-to-face sessions, where people can talk through their problems, worries or concerns.” Based at Salisbury Methodist Church in St Edmunds Church Street, Salisbury, two hour
sessions are held on Wednesday and Saturday Mornings between 10am and 12pm and on Monday evenings from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The aim is to provide accessible times for workers and non-workers. Appointments can be made by phone to ensure a listener is available, but drop-ins are also welcome. Coffee mornings are held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings in the foyer of the church which provide a warm and relaxed environment. Private rooms are available for listening sessions. Three volunteer listeners are in attendance at each session. Although based at and supported by Salisbury Methodist Church, Listeners come from all walks of life and all faiths. To make an appointment, call 01722 325 294 during session times or leave a message, or email salisburylisteningplace@ gmail.com www.thelisteningplace.org.uk
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First mayor’s awards recognise and celebrate hard work of local students SALISBURY’S mayor, Cllr Atiqul Hoque, hosted the first Mayor’s Awards event on Thursday, October 5, at The Guildhall, Salisbury, where he presented awards to 11 students from five local schools in recognition of their hard work and achievements. Nominated students, their parents, head teachers and teachers were invited to attend, as well as Salisbury City Council’s Councillors. Nominations were for highest achiever and active contribution. The mayor, Cllr Atiqul Hoque, said: “I’m delighted to introduce this first ever Mayor’s recognition award, I’m hopeful that this is something our future mayors will continue and make a yearly event. It was a pleasure to give awards to these hardworking young people and I have no doubt that they will do great things in the future.” The winners were as follows with a note from their schools as to why they deserve the awards: Pembroke Primary School Highest achiever – Logan Fisher “Logan is an incredible asset to Pembroke Park. She models our PPARK values consistently. “Logan is in Year 6 now but her reception teacher recalls how diligently and enthusiastically she worked even back in reception.” Active contribution – Emma Hutchings “Emma is an incredible role-model within our school and our community. Emma doesn’t make a fuss or draw attention to the things that she does but we want her to know that we see her. “You have an incredibly kind and caring spirit and we are delighted that you represent Pembroke Park.”
her target grades in several subjects, to collect a set of results for which she should be very proud. “Lois achieved this whilst being an active member of the St Joseph’s Community, both as a prefect, and undertaking daily responsibilities around school.”
Sarum Academy Highest achiever – Jodie Haskell Jodie has worked hard throughout her time at Sarum Academy and was an excellent role-model to the younger students. “On results day, Jodie and her family were delighted to achieve a suite of top grades across 10 subjects.” Active contribution – Bobby White “During his time at Sarum Academy, alongside achieving some excellent academic results, he has served the school community and local community selflessly. “He is known throughout the school and has supported a large number of students by running enrichments, being a mentor and last year, in Year 13, taking on additional duties as head student.” South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Highest achiever – Pippa Drayon and Anna Shibu “Pippa has been nominated for her academic success, gaining 11 GCSEs at grade 9. In addition to this, Pippa contributed to whole school life through her role as a peer support prefect.
“She has a love of languages and is an accomplished linguist.” “Anna has been nominated for her academic success, gaining 11 GCSEs at grade 9. “In addition to this, Anna contributed to whole school life through her role as a computer science prefect. She helped out with the KS3 lunchtime coding club and supported Year 8 students with the Cyber First Girls Competition.” Active contribution – Lauren Vipond “Lauren’s contribution to the school has been immense, both at a year group and wholeschool level. “She was a senior leader, and, in this role, she represented students in her year group and helped the pastoral team. “Lauren’s contribution to the whole school was through her work as one of our EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) ambassadors. Lauren was pivotal in raising awareness of International Women’s Day to our student body and to staff.” St Joseph’s Catholic School Highest achiever: Lois Parsons “Lois achieved outstanding academic success, exceeding
Active contribution: Ryan Warden “Ryan is a prefect, anti-bullying ambassador, member of pupil parliament and has helped to organise and fundraise a number of charitable events in school, including the colour run at the end of term to help promote inclusion and diversity at St Joseph’s. “He serves as a role-model to younger pupils and plays an active part in representing the school at open evenings.” Bishop Wordsworth’s School Highest achiever: Henry Roberts “Henry (now in Year 12) achieved 12 Grade 9s in his GCSEs this year, coming top in his year despite difficult circumstances.” Active contribution: Dan Harpwood “Dan Harpwood (now in Year 13) has fully embraced school life, volunteers at every opportunity, is welcoming and supportive to other students of all ages and is an excellent role-model involved in all aspects of school life.” Salisbury & Avon Gazette
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Leading banner maker’s work goes on display in Salisbury Cathedral A BANNER created by Ed Hall, one of this country’s leading banner makers, is on display in Salisbury Cathedral, morning chapel. Developed during workshops with Wiltshire College and University Centre students that explored the themes behind the cathedral’s recent art exhibition To Be Free, the banner was inspired by ideas and mood boards created by the students. Katherine Dolphin, education officer at Salisbury Cathedral said: “There were two parts to the workshop. After a tour of the exhibition with our visual arts curator, Beth Hughes, Ed Hall showed the students two banners he had brought with him, and talked about the background to the banners, how he developed them, their meaning and purpose. “Then the students designed individual mood boards which Ed used to create the final banner design. “The students were encouraged to consider the themes of the exhibition, as well as the surrounding environment of the cathedral and the city of Salisbury. These ideas are reflected in the final banner design, which brings together their own feelings and ideas about freedom and what influences them. “They used a variety of materials, combining different colours and textures in the board designs – and they didn’t know which ideas Ed would
Beth Hughes, cathedral curator (left) with Ben Mousley, lecturer in Art Design (right) and students: Stevie, Maddy, Niamh and Michaela in front of Ed Hall banner
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include, so the final banner reveal was a surprise.” Ed Halls, banner maker said: “The design is traditional, but I hope it allows those who see it to think of the world today and what concerns young people. The title, To Be Free, is a direct reference to the 1215 Magna Carta displayed in the cathedral and the recent art exhibition. “Many millions of people in the world today are not free to speak freely, dress as they would wish and elect the governments they want. “The rainbow appeared in many of the students’ sketches
Banner maker Ed Hall in his studio
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as a symbol of equality, as did the globe, and one design called for animal rights. It was interesting to me that the students use dress, hairstyles and T-shirt slogans, as freedom of expression. “Some of their clothing referenced the gothic too, which was useful because I wanted to use a gothic arch to illustrate the cathedral. For me the arch represents internationalism. The Detail of Ed Hall banner in Salisbury Cathedral
Credit: Wiltshire College and University Centre
gothic style was developed in France, but inspired by the arches of the middle east, which many would have seen during their time in Crusader kingdoms. “In the 1200s, the pointed arch was also a structural breakthrough, so I have used it as a symbol of modernism in the banner.” Tracey Nichols, deputy head of Faculty, Creative Arts, Media and Performance at Wiltshire College & University Centre, said: “We were delighted to be involved in this exciting project and would like to thank Salisbury Cathedral for inviting us to be part of the collaboration. The theme really resonated with many of our students. They were all thrilled to see the ideas they had discussed with Ed brought to life in the final piece, and I am sure Ed’s methods and interpretations will inspire them as they continue their own creative journeys.” In the finished piece, the Wiltshire College and University Centre students are represented by figures standing in front of a gothic arch, with the title To Be Free above and a slogan from contemporary rap below. With influences ranging from the students’ favourite pop stars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and NF (Nathan Feverstein) to slogans reflecting the students’ thoughts and beliefs, the finished figures are depicted wearing T-shirts emblazoned with catchphrases such as ‘Equity in Wilshire’, ‘Nobody owns the earth’, ‘You are cosmic’, ‘Rights apply’, ‘Animal rights’ and ‘safe space’. Fittingly, the border of the banner is in Sarum Green, the colour of the robes worn by the cathedral vergers, clergy and choir. Ed Halls’ To Be Free banner is on display in the morning chapel and will remain until November 24.
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Forty children find out what it means to be a chorister for a day
OVER 40 children get a taste auditioning process, which of ‘being choristers for a day’ takes place in January next and two members of the year (2024). Cathedral choir are baptised For more information, alongside a fellow student email Catherine Mitchell FROM the Cathedral School musicofficer@salcath.co.uk The weekend of October The following day, Sunday 7-8 was busy for the music 8, two choristers were baptised team and clergy at Salisbury during the 10.30am Eucharist, Cathedral. alongside a fellow pupil from On Saturday, the chorister the Cathedral School. recruitment event, Be A Keiran from Poole, who Chorister For A Day, saw over joined the choir in September 40 children enjoying a taste of 2022 and newly admitted cathedral life. chorister Cassius Wade were The children rehearsed with baptised by The Revd Dr current choristers, sang at Rehearsing in the quire ahead of Evensong during Be A Chorister For A Day Kenneth Padley, canon at Salisbury Cathedral treasurer of Salisbury Evensong, and enjoyed a lively tea and playtime at the Credit: Corin Messer BNPS Cathedral, alongside Sienna Cathedral School. from the Cathedral School. During the day they also The baptisms took place in recorded a ‘singing’ Christmas the cathedral nave at the card in the quire that they will magnificent font created by be able to share with family William Pye. All three will and friends in December. now prepare for their first For some, this event is a fun communion, along with six day out during which they other candidates. learn about music at the The Revd Dr Kenneth cathedral, but for other Padley, said: “It is a delight to talented and enthusiastic be working with these nine youngsters it is a gateway to a children towards admission to potential choristership and communion in December. This participation in the voice trials, process is an important part of or auditions. how younger members of the David Halls, director of community can become fully music at Salisbury Cathedral involved in the worshipping said: “It is tremendous fun life of the Church. making music with young “With our dedicated family children in the cathedral. Their Thumbs up from David Halls Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral during service at 9.15am on Sundays, Be A Chorister For A Day eco projects and our extensive enthusiasm and humour are infectious and, away from the Credit: Corin Messer BNPS education outreach programme discipline of choral singing, we are committed to giving all which has its own rewards, ages a greater sense of singing together like this is a ownership of this joyful experience. We had a extraordinary place.” very good day.” The cathedral holds a daily Any child interested in Eucharist at 7.50am, Monday following up on their Be A to Friday, with additional Chorister For A Day Eucharists at midday on experience can sign up for the Tuesday and Thursday, 8.50am voice trial workshop, which on Saturdays, and 8am and takes place on Saturday, 10.30am on Sunday, to which December 2. The workshop all are welcome. gives potential voice trial The Revd Dr Kenneth Padley (audition) candidates the Canon Treasurer baptises three chance to learn what is children during the Sunday involved in the trial and Morning Eucharist Credit: Finnbarr Webster prepares them for the
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City centre set to become a city of stars during the festive season SALISBURY is set to transform into a city of stars during the festive season. From a constellation of stunning installations to festive markets, pantomime performances, and even snowfall, Experience Salisbury is promising an unforgettable Christmas experience for all. You can explore the celestial wonderland by taking a leisurely stroll through historic streets, following a trail of sculptures and lights, catching an award-winning pantomime at the Salisbury Playhouse, or stargazing from the Salisbury Cathedral spire at twilight.
animated with snowfall throughout the festive season. Stay updated on the snowfall schedule through the Experience Salisbury website.
Have a ‘stellar’ Christmas Get ready to be enchanted this Christmas as Salisbury transforms into the ‘City of Stars’. From stunning art installations to festive markets, pantomime performances, and even snowfall, Salisbury promises an unforgettable Christmas experience for all.
Visit Santa’s grotto Santa Claus will be making a special appearance in Salisbury. Explore his magical wonderland in the Maltings Green Space. This family-friendly experience includes family photos, a North Pole Postcard experience, a festive story, a selfie with Santa, and a wrapped gift for every child. Book tickets at experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
Discover the City of Stars Salisbury will dazzle visitors with a constellation of installations adorning its medieval streets. These captivating and interactive projects (a mix of interactive, community-driven, and light-based pieces) are set to create a truly magical atmosphere. Explore this celestial wonderland by taking a leisurely stroll through historic streets, following a trail of sculptures and lights, catching an award-winning pantomime at the Salisbury Playhouse, or stargazing from the iconic Salisbury Cathedral spire at twilight.
markets on Sundays (November 26, December 3, 10 and 17) and browse unique gifts, artisan goods, and festive decor from a wide array of traders. Be sure to visit the Frost Bar (managed by the nationally acclaimed Immersive Group) alongside a variety of delectable food vendors, and revel in festive drinks, tasty treats, and holiday cheer while taking in the bustling atmosphere of the Market Square.
Eat, drink, and be merry on the square Salisbury’s historic Market Place will sparkle once again with the magic of Christmas. Enjoy ‘pop-up’ festive
Let the festive fun begin The festive season officially kicks off with Christmas Begins on November 17 in the Market Place. Experience an Artisan Market with an array of
Christmas gifts, fair rides, food and drink vendors, and other exciting entertainment for the whole family. This is just the start, as more events are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Don’t forget to mark your calendars and head into town on Christmas Eve for a community carol sing-a-long around the Market Place Christmas Tree with the Salvation Army band. Let It Snow Whatever the weather, it’s going to be a white Christmastime in Salisbury, thanks to Salisbury BID’s popular snow machine pop-up. The city streets will be
Follow the Starlit Trail Salisbury’s medieval streets will be adorned with ‘stellar’ installations, inviting visitors to embark on a captivating journey of sculpture and light. Pick up a map from the Tourist Information Centre or download one online to explore these beautiful installations. The accessible trail is suitable for all ages, with plenty of opportunities for interactive experiences. Families can also enjoy the ‘Twelve Elves of Christmas’ cheeky elf trail, throughout the city’s business windows, with proceeds benefiting the Stars Appeal. Visit experiencesalisbury.co.uk
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Salisbury Guildhall to host a free health and well-being exhibition SALISBURY Guildhall will be hosting its very first ‘Health and Wellbeing’ exhibition on Sunday, October 29, from 10am to 3pm. With free entry, visitors can discover an exciting variety of exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops and talks spread across three rooms, covering all areas of health and well-being. Visitors can meet exhibitors showcasing fitness groups, nutritionists, personal trainers, weight loss groups, and more, who will be happy to chat and answer questions. Get tips and ideas from
experts at the free demonstrations, classes and talks inside the Guildhall and on the Guildhall Square. Perhaps you would like to discover the Japanese martial art of Kendo or exercises beneficial for heart health. Enjoy a full body meditative experience at the Sound Bath and interesting talks covering topics such as emotional well-being. The Salisbury Vegan Market will be taking place outside the Guildhall in the Market Place, showcasing a fantastic variety of vegan traders and businesses.
Santa 5k fun run set to return for a third year
The full schedule is available on the Guildhall website: https:// salisburyguildhall.co.uk/ health-wellbeing-exhibitionsunday-29-october-2023/.
Spaces for demonstrations and classes are limited, email guildhall@salisburycitycouncil. gov.uk to confirm your attendance.
Christmas Ball for over 18s with learning difficulties November 15 Port Regis, Shaftesbury Contact zoe@shine21dorset.org.uk for more details
Sixpenny Handley Craft Fair & Teas Village Hall, Common Road SP5 5NJ Saturday, October 28, 10am FREE Entry Crafts/Children’s Activities/Homemade Cakes Information: 6dhandleyhall@gmail.com NAOMI House & Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, are preparing to kick-start Christmas and begin the festivities in Salisbury by welcoming the city’s Santa’s back to their Santa Fun Run 5k event on Sunday, December 10. The Yuletide dash is perfect for both children and adults, and runners or all abilities. Dressed in Santa suits, the runners will begin with a festive warm-up at 8.55am, before taking on a scenic route past Salisbury Cathedral and through the city. The race finishes in a flurry of snow. Prices include: Adult (16+): £15, Child (3+): £10. Naomi House & Jacksplace provide expert hospice care for children and young adults who have complex care needs. They support more than 550 families across central southern England. Charlotte Patrick, senior events fundraiser at Naomi House & Jacksplace said: “We are extremely excited that our Santa Fun Run is returning to Salisbury for a third year, it is our jolliest event of the year with Santas running through the streets. “The fundraising efforts from the runners so far have been amazing. Everyone who takes part, or who supports a participant with sponsorship, really helps to make a difference for the children, young adults and their families here at Naomi House & Jacksplace.”
Workshops for Artists Summerleaze Gallery SP3 6BY November/December Details & Booking: http://www.josephineC.co.uk More on Instagram @thejacgallery
Avon Valley Concerts presents The Mithras Trio November 10 at 7.30pm United Reformed Church, Fordingbridge SP6 1AB Adults £18
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people of all ages across the UK – but stated that change was needed to help with both safety, increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and reaching the nation’s Net Zero goals. Through “responding to drivers’ priorities”, Mr Harper said he wanted the paper to help drivers with the cost of living and tackle the rising cost of fuel. The paper features details of more than £41.6bn in “investment into the strategic road network”, including funding for road safety campaigns and creating new infrastructure to support zero emission cars. Public transport, parking issues, and stopping unfair enforcement for drivers are also discussed in greater detail.
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