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  • Burning the Midday Oil at The Muck

    Burning the Midday Oil at The Muck

    Highest season of goodwill praises must go to Chrissy Chapman today, who raised over £500 (at the last count) for His Grace Children’s Centre in Uganda, with a little help from talented friends…. Years back as soloist singer-songwriter One Trick Pony, Chrissy organised annual fundraising gigs at the Southgate around Christmas time, but now tuned… Read more

  • Daphne Oram; Devizes’ Unsung Pioneer of Electronic Sound

    Daphne Oram; Devizes’ Unsung Pioneer of Electronic Sound

    Part 1: An Introduction March 1936: newlywed French telecommunications engineer Pierre Schaeffer relocates to Paris from Strasbourg and finds work in radio broadcasting. He embarks on early radiophonic experiments. Fifteen years of his research, his inventions of various electronic instruments, and collaborations with Pierre Henry would lead them to found Groupe de Recherche de Musique… Read more

  • Wiltshire Council “Update” on Northgate Street Lane Closure

    Wiltshire Council “Update” on Northgate Street Lane Closure

    Yesterday Wiltshire Council published an “update” on the lane closure on Northgate Street in Devizes as the fire which caused it reaches its first anniversary. Only, it’s more a “reminder” than an “update!” It begins, “the fire, in November 2024, caused significant damage to the Grade II-listed property and since then the council has had… Read more

  • 7 Hills Spring Festival Comes to Trowbridge

    Is it time to start thinking about spring? I think so! Bath music promoters 7 Hills are moving their annual spring festival from the city to Trowbridge’s Old Town Hall. If you’re already buzzing for the 2026 festival season to arrive, check this March offering….. 7 Hills regularly organise music events at The Night Jar… Read more

  • St John’s Choir Christmas Concert in Devizes

    St John’s Choir Christmas Concert in Devizes

    Join the St John’s Choir and talented soloists for a heart-warming evening of festive favourites, carols, and candlelit Christmas atmosphere this Friday 12 th December at 7.30pm….. The spectacular, and oldest church in Devizes, St John’s Church has a Christmas Concert on Friday with All proceeds go to Julia’s House and St John’s Church. Tickets… Read more

  • Devizes Assize Court Saved; A New Home for Wiltshire Museum

    Devizes Assize Court Saved; A New Home for Wiltshire Museum

    This afternoon I find myself contemplating what the future holds for historical discovery and learning for all ages, fun and educational exhibits and events in Wiltshire; and it looks positive! Devizes is blessed to have Wiltshire Museum already, but the future looks even better, the future is…. Assizes! Wiltshire Museum announced today, The National Lottery… Read more