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  • Chippenham Musicians Gather For El Toro Fundraising Gig at the Old Tavern

    Chippenham Musicians Gather For El Toro Fundraising Gig at the Old Tavern

    The end of autumn shows no signs of preventing there being lots of events locally. We move into November still with a packed event calendar, do check it out. One good way to kick the month into action is a fundraiser at the Old Road Tavern in Chippenham, the first Saturday of November, (2nd.) It’s… Read more

  • Should we be Concerned Over Wiltshire Council’s Refusal to Engage with Melksham News?

    Should we be Concerned Over Wiltshire Council’s Refusal to Engage with Melksham News?

    The simple answer is yes, very concerned. Following the publication of an article in Melksham News’s last issue questioning the council’s public notice policy, Wiltshire Council has refused to engage with Melksham News, effectively censoring the newspaper. This disgraceful decision could undermine local press freedom, accountability and local democracy…..  Melksham News, part of the Wiltshire… Read more

  • Sign of Life; The New Single From George Wilding

    Sign of Life; The New Single From George Wilding

    Am I going to tell you about this new George Wilding tune, or not? Huh? Oh, sorry mate, what was that again?! Sounds like George is irked with a distracted nomophobe, much less speaks out for everyone ignored when addressing someone permanently glaring at a phone screen and risking causing a hitch in a relationship;… Read more

  • Pumpkins are No Treat for Woodland Wildlife

    Dumping pumpkins in the woods is bad for wildlife says Forestry England. As millions of pumpkins hit supermarket shelves and make their way to gardens, porches, and windowsills across the region, Forestry England is reminding members of the public not to leave spent pumpkins in forests or woodlands.  Each year, well-meaning social media posts circulate… Read more

  • “Cosi Fan Tutte” at Easterton Village Hall, October 11th 2024.

    by Ian Diddamsphotos by Gail Foster Devizes based White Horse Opera has a fine and longstanding tradition of a touring opera – a show taken the length and breadth of Wiltshire (and even further!) performed at various village halls, theatres and churches as venues. Recent past operas have included “Die Fledermaus”, “The Mikado” and Ruddigore”… Read more

  • New Single: Phil Cooper Still Holding His Breath

    New Single: Phil Cooper Still Holding His Breath

    If Phil Cooper’s 2018 “Thoughts and Observations,” was one of the first albums we ever reviewed here on Devizine, it’s been a while since I’ve been able to say “a new single from Phil Cooper,” but here we are, and it’s a great place to be….. As the name suggested “Thoughts and Observations,” as Phil’s… Read more