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  • Helping Ukraine in Wiltshire

    Coordinating an event in Devizes fundraising for the Ukraine has fallen wayside at the moment, I need a rethink. Meanwhile there’s lots of ways to help in Wiltshire and I thought I’d see if we can’t amalgamate them into one article…. Wiltshire Council has provided some FAQs on all aspects of fundraising, donating and housing… Read more

  • The Dark Horizon of Sam Bishop

    The Dark Horizon of Sam Bishop

    Oh, for the rolling years since Devizes Sixth Form-Hardenhuish collaborated boy band 98 Reasons, time cannot stand still, we know this, we still see the bassist of which, Finely, on the local circuit with cousin Harvey as the Truzzy Boys, and as frontman of astounding mod-rock covers band The Roughcut Rebels. And occasionally we hear… Read more

  • Is it Possible to Live Rurally and be Impartial towards Blood Sports?

    Is it Possible to Live Rurally and be Impartial towards Blood Sports?

    My thought for the day, as I’ve permission to republish an article by the Hunts Sabs Association, suggesting with relevant and shocking examples, Wiltshire Police are lacking in pursuing these rural crimes. I will direct your attention to the piece, but figure I’d attempt my own spin, else what’s the point in owning a blog… Read more

  • If Devizes to Westminster Race is Under Threat from Parking Fees, What About Other Events?

    Hats tipped to Geoff of our beloved Gazelle & Herod, reporting on a looming row between Devizes Town Council and Wiltshire Council over changes to free car parking which could pose a threat to the historic Devizes to Westminster canoe race. Yet I ask, where will this end, what about the county’s numerous other events,… Read more

  • Update on the Crammer

    Update on the Crammer

    Devizes Town Council announced the result of an assessment by the Environment Agency yesterday, following last week’s outbreak of pollution in Crammar, a spillage from a van fire on the road aside it. Their advise was simply that a sheen “on the surface of the water usually looks worse than it is and although unsightly… Read more

  • REVIEW – Soft Machine @ LSBC, Devizes – Saturday 19th March 2022

    Raising The Bar Andy Fawthrop Things are really gearing up on the music scene again, and Long Street Blues Club has a full programme over the next few months.  It’s such a pleasure to attend the Con Club in Long Street, when the atmosphere is so great, and the crowd are so supportive & enthusiastic. … Read more