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Devizes Retailers Unite and Wiltshire Council Revise Roadwork Plans
People power in Devizes! Due to pressure from Devizes retailers and councillors, Wiltshire Council today revised their plans for essential cable works in Devizes, originally set to commence during the busiest Christmas period…. Retailers were informed the works were planned from 12th October until 18th December, covering The Brittox, Little Brittox, Wine Street, Long Street,… Read more
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“Saltwater Gospel” – by JP Oldfield, E.P. & The Tuppeny Live
by Ian Diddams Images by JP Oldfield Devizine recently ran a review of JP ( aka Josh) Oldfield’s new EP “Saltwater Gospel” … so, this won’t be an in depth repeat of blow-by-blow coverage of said E.P. and gig, rambling on for several pages [TFFT – Ed.] The physical E.P. itself comes in three parts;… Read more
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How High’s The Crammer, Mamma?
A month since the UK came to terms with the consequences of drought, understood the significance of a raindance and why Johnny Cash asked “how high’s the water, mamma?” I ventured to see how The Crammer in Devizes is coping…. It’s been a day since we finally received a night of heavy rainfall, followed by… Read more
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“ART” at The Rondo Theatre, Larkhall, Bath, October 7th-10th 2026
by Ian Diddamsimages by Jim McCauley The power of three. Three men. Three apartments. Three items of furniture. Three snacks bowls. Three types of drink on a drinks trolley. Three revolving periaktoi (triangular columns) for set backdrops. Three paintings. And three mothers for Yvan’s nuptials. Its all about the threes. Beginning with the three friends;… Read more
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Firewalks, Carols, and Nights With Pilots; Forthcoming Events For Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance
There’s a number of ways you can support Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance and raise funds for this vital charity, with many entertaining upcoming events; and here they are…. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is on call every day for up to 19 hours, responding to an average of three incidents daily by helicopter… Read more
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Devizes’ Town Crier wins National Championship in Rye
I arrived in Rye as a town crier with two months in the job. I left as the winner of the 73rd National Town Criers’ Championship, still slightly stunned and with a new title to consider: Disney Dowager. My footwear may have added to the title. I had chosen high-heeled, green, glittery boots. The cobbles… Read more
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