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The Rob Lear Band at The Piggy Bank, Calne July 23rd 2024
by Ian Diddamsphotos by Ian Diddams I’ve seen Rob Lear and his band on multiple occasions in the past decade, every one of them a delight, and it has to be said – to echo the words of promoter Malcolm Shipp – he and they get better each time. Rob has a gentle melodic quality,… Read more
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Can You Volunteer to Help Devizes Opendoors?
I dropped into the new(ish) home of Devizes Opendoors today to meet Mitch, poke my nose in, chat about the work they do and how they need more volunteers. Based at the Southbroom Centre on Victoria Road now, it’s a huge improvement from the last time I visited them at the St John’s Parish Room… Read more
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The Next Season at the Wharf Theatre
Featured image by Chris Watkins Autumn, finish your ice lolly, as we need to to start thinking about it! Our wonderful, one and only, theatre in Devizes is currently “dark,” for maintenance, installation of new equipment and stage enhancement. But there’s a new season coming soon, and tickets for a variety of performances beyond panto and… Read more
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Weekly Roundup of Events in Wiltshire: 24th-30th July 2024
Jam-packed July! If there’s always lots to do throughout the year, July especially so! Here’s what we’ve found in the wilds of Wiltshire this coming week…. Everything listed here is on our event calendar; go there for links and more info, as it takes too much time to link them all in. It may also be… Read more
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“My Dad’s Bigger Than Your Dad” Festival, Old Town Gardens, Swindon July 20th 2024
by Ian and Paul Diddamsphotos by Ian Diddams and MDBTYD Festival The 4th iteration of MDBTYD Festival was held on Saturday at its home of homes, Swindon Town Gardens. Last year Devizine covered the proceedings with Darren venturing northwards, and his thoughts and explanations can be found here You can find all the background to… Read more
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Talk in Code & Laissez Faire at The Southgate, Devizes
Gallivanting through festival season omits crucial visits to my local watering hole; I’ve missed it sooo much, and now feel thoroughly refreshed… with a hint of hangover! With Ian dispatched on the 49 to My Dad’s Festival in Swindon, and a double-whammy of FullTone and Scooter Rally pending next weekend, leaves me a free Saturday… Read more
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