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  • Wendy James Tour Coming to Frome’s Cheese & Grain

    Wendy James Tour Coming to Frome’s Cheese & Grain

    Photo credit: David Leigh Dodd Pioneers of the indie-rock sound which would lead us into the nineties, Transvision Vamp lead singer Wendy James has announced a UK tour in October in support of her recently released tenth solo album The Shape of History, which includes Frome’s Cheese & Grain….. Wendy will be accompanied on tour… Read more

  • “love you, bye” at Ustinov Studio, Bath, July 7th-10th 2025.

    “love you, bye” at Ustinov Studio, Bath, July 7th-10th 2025.

    By Ian DiddamsImages by Luke Ashley Tame of Acadia Creative Around 2 million women are victims of violence perpetrated by men every year, that’s 3,000 offences recorded every single day. A year ago, Uncaged Theatre brought their work in progress production “Faith” to the Rondo Theatre. Its review can be found here. A year later… Read more

  • Henry Aldridge and Son to Move Into Devizes Old Town Hall

    Henry Aldridge and Son to Move Into Devizes Old Town Hall

    Family run premier auctioneers of antiques and collector’s items, Henry Aldridge and Son announced a move into The Old Town Hall on Wine Street, Devizes; a move which will see them return to their roots….. Alan Aldridge started Henry Aldridge and Son from the first floor of The Old Town Hall thirty-five years ago. They’re… Read more

  • “Much Ado About Nothing” at Cleeve House, Seend, July 7th-12th 2025.

    “Much Ado About Nothing” at Cleeve House, Seend, July 7th-12th 2025.

    By Ian DiddamsImages by Ian Diddams and Shakespeare Live Is it post watershed? Then I shall begin…  The etymology of the word “Nothing” is quite…  interesting… aside from meaning “zero” such as is today, historically it has had other meanings and pronunciations including “noting,” the writing down of musical notes…  and in Shakespeare’s era it… Read more

  • Live in Pewsey, at the First Oak-Fest

    Live in Pewsey, at the First Oak-Fest

    Amidst another packed summer weekend’s schedule laid that lovable large village Pewsey’s turn to shine; always a law unto itself, things went off; if it’s good enough for King Alfred….. The Royal Oak has filled a gap, hosting quality regular music nights under the production of Wiltshire Music Events, but this Saturday was the true… Read more

  • No Surprises Living in Devizes: June’s Hypermasculinity Speeding Solar Farming Rave Sinkhole

    No Surprises Living in Devizes: June’s Hypermasculinity Speeding Solar Farming Rave Sinkhole

    Harold Wilson said, “a week in politics is a long time.” Lesser within local politics, but we’ve a month to lambast, so no messing about…. okay, maybe a little. With the promise to reduce satire to this monthly causerie, I’ve been biting my lip till sore… Calne Councillors for Rape campaign, Potterne Hates Solar, to… Read more