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  • Song of the Week: Ålesund

    Song of the Week: Ålesund

    Back-tracking a week for this, as it was two great tunes came along simultaneously; like buses, in another county, don’t get me started on the bus service around these backwaters! Ah, and relax, save that for another time; Ålesund‘s emotive and immersive soundscapes will do the trick. New single from, as I suggested, lat week,… Read more

  • The Railway Children Calls at Devizes’ Wharf Theatre

    Pride of the arts in Devizes, The Wharf Theatre say, “if you love the story of The Railway Children, first serialised in The London Magazine in 1905 and published as a book in 1906, before being made into the classic 1970 film; then we can assure you that the stage play will not disappoint.“ Being… Read more

  • Weekly Roundup of Events in Wiltshire 17th -24th April 2023

    Things are all a bit upsidey-down as Devizine catches up with the 21st century. Something about old dogs and new tricks, I’ve streamlined with a new computer, which roughly translates to I don’t what the heck I’m doing! So, bear with me as I pretend everything is running as smooth as a baby’s bottom and… Read more

  • Across the Water with Paul Lappin

    Across the Water with Paul Lappin

    Remotely possible he misses all the roundabouts, Paul Lappin came from Swindon, now resides in the South of France, yeah, across the water, which is also the title of his latest EP; coincidence? Remotely possible…. It’s been since last July when we mentioned Paul with previous EP, Flowers in the Snow, this new title track… Read more

  • REVIEW – Billy Walton Band @ LSBC, Con Club, Devizes – Saturday 15th April 2023

    REVIEW – Billy Walton Band @ LSBC, Con Club, Devizes – Saturday 15th April 2023

    A Trip To New Jersey Andy Fawthrop Tonight we‘re in the land of Springsteen, Van Zandt and Southside Johnny. We’re on the New Jersey shore, swinging with the band. It’s late, it’s hot, the room is absolutely rammed and The Billy Walton Band are in town. Well, only just, after a late-afternoon scare when their… Read more

  • King Alfred’s Tower Charity Abseil

    This summer SOS Africa will host a 160ft charity abseil fundraising event from King Alfred’s Tower at Stourhead in celebration of the organisation’s 20th birthday! Taking place on the 9th, 10th 16th & 17th September 2023, the abseil event will be the charity’s highest to date and the first time that this iconic historical venue will be open to public… Read more