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  • Mirko, and 10p Mix Up

    Mirko, and 10p Mix Up

    Monday afternoon, three days prior to DOCA broadcasting the date for next year’s carnival and I’m chilling in the beer garden of the British Lion with Mirko Pangrazzi. He needs no introduction to anyone into the local music scene, he’s the former coordinator of gigs at the Cellar Bar, a large part of the Saddleback Read more

  • Silverlands “Supposed” Playpark

    Melksham’s £236,000 Splashpad sees its grand opening today, August 3rd, at the King George Playing Field. As well as children having a good time splashing around, with a beach-styled day of celebration including ice cream and fish n chips, it is just part of a wider program of improvements reserved for the King George Playing Read more

  • A Touching Conclusion to Clifton’s First Marlborough Open Studio

    A Touching Conclusion to Clifton’s First Marlborough Open Studio

    If you need a feelgood story this week, as the Marlborough Open Studios closes for another year, newcomer to the event and our friend here at Devizine, artist Clifton Powell made a big impact with a heart-warming conclusion. Founder member of the Marlborough Open Studios, Elizabeth Scott exhibited every year from 1985 at her studio Read more

  • Unmissable Gigs for August in our Local Area

    Way to go Augustus Gloop, fell in to the river of chocolate. I like to think August was named after him, and when it comes around, we should all go jump in a chocolate river; c’mon, be something to do. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen a local event in the climatic summer month offering such an Read more

  • REVIEW –Rockin’ Bandits @ Hillworth, Jamie Williams @ Southgate, and Ian O’Regan @ The White Bear, Devizes – Sunday 28th July 2019

    REVIEW –Rockin’ Bandits @ Hillworth, Jamie Williams @ Southgate, and Ian O’Regan @ The White Bear, Devizes – Sunday 28th July 2019

    Another Free & Easy Sunday Afternoon in The Vize   Andy Fawthrop This is getting to be a habit now. It’s a Sunday, the weather is balmy, and there’s lots of free music on offer. Firstly to Hillworth Park for Fantasy Radio’s final Month of Sundays, featuring a live on-air radio show, showcasing the talents Read more

  • Back at th’ Argy Bargee

    Back at th’ Argy Bargee

    Ahoy, took a journey across the downs to Honeystreet Saturday, the ol’ stomping ground never looked so good. Amidst affluent villages of the Marlborough Downs few pockets of counter culture hide. Notably, none more renowned than The Barge at Honeystreet. With memorable days of yore, the pub, its adjoining wharf and campsite has always thrived Read more