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November 6, 2023

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NEW MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Names of brave WWII fallen added to city landmark Page 3

NEW WARD NAMED

in Salisbury Hospital £14m development Page 3

WATER BENEFITS

£90k sewer improvements planned in Amesbury

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FLY-TIPPER FINED Redlynch business hit with £2,190 in fines and costs Page 9

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Wiltshire Police may not have revealed all details under Clare’s Law WILTSHIRE Police is conducting an “urgent review” of disclosures made by the force under Clare’s Law. The law allows people to request details of any previous convictions or history of violence a current or former partner of them or a relative may have.

Earlier this year, the force referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding concerns linked to disclosures made under the law by one member of staff.

It is understood the staff member may not have revealed information required under the law after requests were made.

That member of police staff was served with a notice of investigation by the IOPC in relation to this matter and is currently suspended, the force said.

More than 3,500 requests under Clare’s Law were submitted in the period the staff member worked in Wiltshire and Chief Constable Catherine Roper has “wholeheartedly apologised” to those who may have been affected.

Now, the IOPC has determined they will independently investigate these allegations and we are in consultation with them regarding a number of additional concerns subsequently identified.

Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, Catherine Roper, said: “Having already reviewed a small number of these applications, we know there have been some failures to disclose information which could have protected those most at risk from domestic violence.

“For this, I am truly sorry.

“As we work to fully understand the extent of these failures, fully supporting the independent IOPC investigation, it is vital that we are honest and transparent with our communities and so are reaching out to you to explain the current situation.

“We are now conducting an urgent audit of Clare’s Law applications made to us since April 2015, which is when the member of staff began working in this department.”

Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, Catherine Roper

“The total number of applications made to us between April 2015 and the end of August 2023 is just over 3,500.

“Of these 3,500 applications, information was disclosed in 1,195 cases under the Right to Ask process (where the individual makes the application regarding a current or ex-partner) or the Right to Know process (where the police or a partner agency comes across information indicating an individual is at risk of domestic abuse).

“We have allocated dedicated

resources to review every application made to us since April 2015.“Where we feel there is any risk to any individual, we will be attempting to contact the applicants.

“While the IOPC conduct their independent investigation based on the referrals we’ve made so far, we will consider making further referrals to them as we work through our review.

“I ask our communities to trust us, accepting that we’ve already identified a failure in our service.”

She urged people to get in touch if they felt they - or someone they know - is at risk of domestic abuse.

“I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly apologise on behalf of the organisation to anyone we have let down,” she added.

If you made a Clare’s Law or DVDS application to Wiltshire Police between April 2015 and August 2023 and you are concerned with the service you received, you can contact Wiltshire Police by emailing clareslaw@wiltshire.police.uk.

New plaques installed at Salisbury War Memorial to remember those who died in World War Two THREE new plaques have been installed at Salisbury War Memorial to remember those who died while serving in World War Two. The cast bronze plaques, which are on the south side of the War Memorial facing Salisbury Guildhall, list the names of 224 local people who died while fighting for their country. These join the existing six plaques which recognise the 460 local citizens who lost their lives in the First World War. Turf will be laid at both sides of the War Memorial this year ahead of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal launch on

Saturday, October 28 and the Armistice and Remembrance Sunday ceremonies.

A special dedication of the plaques will be included in this year’s Armistice Day service on Saturday, November 11.

Project manager, Chris Hewitt, said: “Finally, the men of Salisbury who died in World War Two have the memorial they deserve next to those who died in World War One.” The plaques cost £19,300, with funds raised by private donations. Installation of the plaques were carried out by The three new plaques join the existing six dedicated to those who contractor, Fitzpatrick Woolmer died during the First World War of Rochester.

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Anti-social behaviour prompts dispersal order REPORTS of anti-social behaviour in Salisbury city centre prompted police to impose an order that could see people ordered to leave the area.

The move, by Wiltshire Police, was in force on October 22 and 23 and followed a “number of reports” from members of the public.

It involved a section 35 order – part of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 – being imposed around the city centre.

The order allowed officers in the area specified to “exclude individuals who have contributed to or are likely to contribute to members of the public being harassed, alarmed or distressed”, a police spokesperson said.

At least five people were told to leave the area, police said.

“If they refuse or they return to the area after being dispersed, they can be arrested,” the spokesperson added.

The order was introduced following a number of reports of individuals engaging in anti-social behaviour in the city centre and ran until 9am on Monday morning.

Acting Police Sergeant Boon, of the Salisbury response team, said: “We will always listen to our communities about their concerns and the issues they are facing in their neighbourhoods.

“We understand there have been repeated reports from members of the public being harassed, alarmed or distressed in Salisbury city centre.

“Five people have already been issued with dispersal orders. Those who break the order will be arrested and dealt with proportionately.”

The order covered the ring road around Salisbury, including Churchill Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Gardens.

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Hospital’s new 24-bed ward to be named Imber following staff vote STAFF members at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust have chosen a name for the new ward under construction.

By popular vote, they opted for Imber, chosen as a tribute to the village taken over by the military to train American troops ahead of the liberation of Europe in 1943, the same year as the US Army Field Hospital opened on Odstock Road.

The £14m building will provide 24 additional beds in a state-of-the-art ward, incorporating a mixture of four-bed bays and side rooms, which clinical teams have been heavily involved in designing. It will be an environmentally sustainable building.

Imber Ward is scheduled to open in Spring 2024.

By providing extra bed capacity, Imber Ward will underpin the hospital’s elective recovery programme.

The extra beds mean elderly care patients will be cared for in a dedicated space, in turn this

Design concept for how Imber Ward will look set within the wider hospital grounds

will allow our surgical beds to be better utilised to deliver much-needed elective care, such as day surgery.

Stacey Hunter, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust CEO, said: “We are delighted with the progress being made in the construction of our new ward, and it’s great to have given it a name.

“Imber Ward will provide elderly care in a state-of-the-art modern environment, supporting the Trust’s elective recovery programme. “ The ward marks a major milestone in our Trust’s efforts to deliver the very best compassionate, effective care to our community.”

Nighthawks stopped near Stonehenge THREE men are being held in police custody in Swindon on suspicion of nighthawking in the Stonehenge landscape.

Nighthawking is the illegal search for, and removal of antiquities from the ground using metal detectors, without the permission of the landowners, or on prohibited land such as Scheduled Monuments.

A post on the Amesbury Police Facebook page said that the men were held on suspicion of an intent to steal.

Nighthawking is done with an intent to steal, and therefore is theft and a rural crime. The post stated: ‘Wiltshire Police are committed to bringing those

who commit this crime to justice.’

“During the early hours of this morning (21/10/2023), officers from the Neighbourhoods Team, CPT Team 2 and CPT Team 3 were

tasked to an incident where nighthawking had been seen along Countess Road in Amesbury.

Three males ran away from Police upon sight, and a short while later were detained and arrested along the A303 near to Countess service station.

“A number of items were located with the males including suspected historical artefacts, metal detectors and metal detecting equipment, all of which has been seized.”

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Wiltshire And Dorset Groundwater Flooding Roadshow Communities affected by groundwater flooding across Wiltshire and Dorset are invited to attend engagement events taking place throughout November.

The free events, hosted by the Environment Agency, in collaboration with Wiltshire and Dorset Councils and Wessex Water, aim to raise awareness and increase preparedness for groundwater flooding across the regions.

Attendees will learn all things groundwater from Environment Agency groundwater specialist Guy Parker. Ahead of the roadshow, Guy said: “Living on the chalk is unique. While the landscape of southern England is beautiful, it can also pose challenges for those who

Groundwater flooding from fields onto the road at Wyke Down, near Wimborne St Giles, in Dorset in January 2023. Pic: Environment Agency

live there. Managing water in the summer and groundwater flooding in the winter are just two issues communities face.

On our roadshow, we will talk about the rollercoaster that is life on the chalk, the history and mechanics of groundwater and the impact of climate change. To improve resilience against this flooding, we will also discuss the groundwater flood warning service, natural flood management and the property flood resilience measures available, as well as making a forecast for the forthcoming winter.”

Those wishing to attend any of the free events can book a place by contacting floodwessex@environment-agency.gov.uk.

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Charity expects food bank use to be bigger than ever over festive period FOOD banks across the Trussell Trust network are expecting to provide more than one million emergency food parcels between December 2023 and February 2024 – the most parcels ever provided across this period.

This equates to an average of one food parcel every eight seconds (11,500 a day) and 7,000 people seeking support each day.

Between December and February last year, these food banks supported more than 220,000 children with emergency food, and 225,000 people who needed to use a food bank for the first time but it is anticipated these numbers will be even higher this year.

Food banks are calling on people in their local communities to donate, if they can, to ensure that they can continue to support everyone who needs their help.

While donations levels have remained stable compared to last year, the continued increase in need is leading to the vast majority of food banks having to purchase stock to make up for this shortfall.

A recent survey of 282 food banks indicated that in the last three months 93% had to purchase food, at a time when prices are higher than ever, in order to keep up with the rising levels of need. These pressures have also led to one in three (32%) food banks reporting that they are concerned about being able to continue running at their

Trussell Trust, FareShare and Tesco volunteers help to spread awareness among shoppers of the huge impact they can have on the communities in which they live

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current level in the coming months.

Despite these challenges, food banks in the Trussell Trust network are committed to doing all they can to help people in these challenging times but are having to adapt their operations in new ways in order to meet this challenge.

Emma Revie, chief executive of the Trussell Trust, said: “We don’t want to spend every winter saying things at food banks are getting worse, but they are.

“Food banks are not the answer in the long term, but while we continue to fight for the change that could mean they can be closed for good, your local food bank urgently needs your support.

“They need donations of food for emergency parcels, and money to fund costs such as the purchasing of food to meet the shortfall in donations they are currently experiencing.

“One in seven people in the UK face hunger because they don’t have enough money to live on. That’s not the kind of society we want to live in, and we won’t stand by and let this continue. Every year we are seeing more and more people needing food banks, and that is just not right.

“Together, we have roots into hundreds of communities, and while someone facing hunger can’t change the structural issues driving the need for food banks on their own, thousands of us coming together can.

“We must end hunger across the UK so that no one needs a food bank to survive.”

As well as donating to your local food bank, you can help by supporting the Tesco Food Collection, which is organised

by FareShare, an charity that redistributes surplus food.

To make your donation, just head to your local Tesco store, pick up an item or two from the list of your local food bank’s most needed items, and simply hand them to the volunteers or pop them in the collection point.

The items you donate during the Tesco Food Collection will help form emergency food parcels to support people facing hardship in the local community.

You can also volunteer to help out at a local store.

George Wright, chief executive at FareShare said: “We anticipate need will keep rising as people continue to struggle to afford the essentials like food and heating this winter.

“Tesco’s support for FareShare throughout the cost of living crisis, and the last 11 years, has been unwavering, and we’re incredibly grateful for their support in helping drive more donations during what will be a difficult winter for many.

“Volunteers play a huge role in the success of the Tesco Food Collection each year. By giving up just three hours of your time, you can make a huge impact by helping more people understand the importance of donating food to FareShare during this increasingly difficult time.”

Witnesses sought after ball bearings damage properties in Redlynch POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two separate instances where ball bearings were fired at properties in Redlynch – smashing glass.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information, including dash cam footage, after incidents at around 6pm on September 11 in Castle Woods and 5pm on October 19 in the Vale Road area.

Officers said “unknown suspects have launched metal ball bearings at property, causing glass to smash”.

“It is unknown how these bearings have been fired, but it is thought to have been either a catapult or air related weapon,” they added.

“Any members of the public who witnessed either of these incidents or has

seen somebody carrying an item capable of firing projectiles, or anyone with dash cam footage, is asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference 54230111647.”

Residents are reminded there is a Public Space Protection Order in place covering Downton and Redlynch which prohibits having a catapult on your person at any time.

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Plans submitted for redevelopment of Riverside House and The Sling A PLANNING application has been submitted to convert Riverside House, Churchfields Road, Salisbury into three residential homes, with associated land and buildings into further homes, The planning statement was prepared by Atlas Planning Group on behalf of the applicant Grosvenor Riverside Ltd, which has acquired the site.

Riverside House was last used as a children’s resource centre and offices for Wiltshire Council’s Youth and Children’s Services department, but has been vacant since 2017.

According to the application, it is thought that Riverside House was used as a private residence until the 1930s, before being taken over, along with adjacent buildings, by the army as part of the headquarters of the Army’s Southern Command.

From the 1950’s Riverside House was used, primarily for child and family services, by Wiltshire Council.

The land to the rear of Riverside House is known as ‘The Sling’, it comprises a storage building, a two-storey building formerly used as a stables and pigeon loft, and hard standing areas, with former tennis courts and car parks. The Sling is accessed via Nadder Terrace.

In total, the full application is for the erection of 17 new ‘dwellings’ through demolition, build and conversion.

This would involve the change of use of the existing Riverside building to provide three new townhouses and the demolition of the existing single storey building and the erection of one building to provide three dwellings.

To the rear, two pairs of semi-detached properties are proposed, along with a terrace of seven properties.

In addition, a ‘new private driveway off Churchfields Road

is proposed to the west of Riverside, providing an access route through the site towards the proposed new dwellings’.

The proposed development would not use Nadder Terrace for any form of vehicular access.

The application is supported by architectural plans by Radley House Partnership.

To the south of the site lies the River Avon and open water meadows, which are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

The whole site is covered by Salisbury Conservation Area.

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Boy assaulted in Verwood A 15-YEAR-OLD was allegedly assaulted by a gang in a Verwood forest.

The teen suffered injuries to his face and shoulder, and his coat, jumper and jewellery were stolen, after an incident in woods behind Morrisons in Chiltern Drive some time between 2pm and 2.30pm on Monday (October 23).

Dorset Police said the youngster was assaulted by a group of four teenage boys in the forest behind Morrisons, in Chiltern Drive.

One of the boys was reportedly in possession of a knife.

A 15-year-old boy from Verwood – who is known to the victim – has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Detective Sergeant Dave Barnes, of Dorset County CID, said: “An investigation is underway into this incident and we are supporting the victim as our enquiries continue.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone with any information that may assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230168398, or Crimestoppers anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.

Play areas given a makeover

THE Ridings Mead and Wellworthy Drive play areas in Salisbury have been a makeover with new play equipment for children in the area to enjoy.

The Wellworthy Drive climbing frame has been refurbished and the new play unit at Ridings Mead replaces an older version that was removed earlier this year.

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Wastewater system in Amesbury to benefit from £90,000 reinforcement scheme HELPING to protect the environment in Amesbury will be at the top of the agenda when a programme of sewer improvements gets under way later this month.

Crews will reline lengths of pipe near the centre of the town to reduce the risk of leaks and potential sewer collapses, helping to prevent the escape of wastewater and infiltration of groundwater.

The £90,000 project was due to begin in late October.

The renovations will see robots replacing disruptive drilling to complete the majority of the project using ‘no-dig’ techniques, cutting down on the length of time required and ensuring they are less carbonintensive.

The robots make their way along the pipework to complete the work and make connections, with some excavation required to construct new manhole chambers.

Project manager Kiarna Homer said: “Relining and sealing sewers in this way helps protect the environment, via the prevention of foul water escaping and groundwater entering the pipes, which can lead to flooding or storm

Left: An engineer fitting wheels to the robot Below: The cutting robot used to open connections in a lined sewer

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overflows automatically discharging into rivers or the sea if the system becomes overwhelmed.

“Although some excavation will be needed for the construction of manhole chambers, by using ‘no-dig’ techniques as much as possible we can minimise the impact of this work on local communities.’’

Three-way traffic lights will be in place on Salisbury Road between 6pm and 7am each evening until Friday, November 10.

From Monday, November 13 to Friday, November 17, there will be a night-time closure of Salisbury Street and Church Street (6pm-7am) from Kings Arms to 6 Salisbury Street.

A diversion via the A345, Netton, Upper Woodford, Great Dunford, Normanton, West Amesbury will be in place.

City council wants to hear views on future of Wyndham Park’s walls SALISBURY City Council is inviting the public to a consultation evening, today, Monday, November 6 to determine what to do with the wall that surrounds Wyndham Park, which has been compromised by the mature trees that grow around it.

There are two options under consideration: ● Option 1 – Take the wall down and rebuild with a 2m high brick wall. ● Option 2 – Remove all walls (with the exception of the pillars and gate, located on Queen Street/College Street and the wall surrounding the electric sub-station) and

The walls around the park are under pressure from mature trees

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replace with a wooden post and rail fence and hedging.

Either option would incur cost and there is a chance that any work would need to be preceded by an archaeological survey as the course of the old city wall runs through the park.

The meeting will take place at Salisbury Guildhall with a start time of 6.30pm.

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Businessman fined for flytipping following covert council operation

A SALISBURY businessman has been which can not only be unsightly on the fined for illegally fly tipping after an Wiltshire landscapes, but hazardous to operation involving covert cameras. animals and the environment.

John King, of Redlynch, Salisbury, “As part of our business plan operating as John’s Tree & Garden commitment, we have invested an Services, pleaded guilty to the offence extra £150,000 this year into our when appearing at Salisbury Crown We’re Targeting Fly-tippers (WTF) Court on Monday (October 23). campaign, which has included The 39-year-old was issued with deploying new technologies such as fines and costs totalling £2,190 after he covert cameras. admitted to dumping a large amount of “This prosecution shows that our green waste on an access road to Lode investment in this technology is really Hill Caravan Site, Salisbury. paying dividends, with the footage When interviewed under caution by being key in capturing a fly-tipper in the council’s Environmental action.

Enforcement Officers, he had claimed Footage caught King travelling along the access road in his “Having the cameras is increasing vehicle with waste on board – and four minutes later, the team’s ability to conduct larger to be moving other people’s fly-tipped travelling with an empty vehicle scale operations, which will hopefully waste.

Footage captured using the access road is a known hotspot for illegal result in more formal action and council’s covert cameras had instead caught waste dumping. prosecutions against those who choose to him travelling along the access road in his Cllr Caroline Thomas, cabinet member illegally fly-tip their waste in Wiltshire.” vehicle with waste on board. for transport and Street Scene at Wiltshire People can report fly-tipping online at Four minutes later, he was shown again, Council - which brought the prosecution My Wilts online reporting, or by calling travelling with an empty vehicle. The – said: “Fly-tipping is a criminal offence, 0300 456 0100.

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Salisbury Guildhall will host veterans on Remembrance Sunday

Services for Remembrance weekend in Salisbury

ARMED forces veterans will gather in Salisbury for several events over Remembrance weekend.

On Armistice Day, November 11, there will be a small gathering at the War Memorial attended by members of the Royal British Legion (RBL).

The RBL gazebo and the Salisbury and Amesbury Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club will be there all day - with the latter serving bacon and sausage baps alongside hot drinks.

Then, on Remembrance Sunday, November 12, a service in the Guildhall Square will be conducted by The Rev Canon Kelvin Inglis from St Thomas’ Church.

In attendance will be the choir from St Thomas’ Church, before a service at St Thomas’.

The parade and service will be followed by a reception at the Guildhall, where everyone who paraded and those serving and former serving are more than welcome to join Salisbury City Council, Salisbury RBL and the AFVBC for a free curry lunch.

There will be a cash/card bar.

This is a free event for those mentioned, but registration will be required for catering purposes.

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New Forest residents can sign up for garden waste wheeled bin collections New Forest residents can sign up for garden waste collections from April 2024, as part of the council’s wider Waste and recycling strategy The council will collect garden waste fortnightly using 240 litre wheeled bins. These bins are black with brown lids and offer double the capacity of the current garden waste bags.

The price of the new service is £65 for 12 months of fortnightly collections (per wheeled bin), plus a one-off £25 supply charge per bin. The annual fee is in line with the average price charged by all Hampshire councils.

Residents who sign up to the service before midnight November 24, 2023, will save £25 and are guaranteed to have their bin(s) delivered between January and March 2024, in time for when the new service starts.

Households can apply for up to 5 bins and you get 12 months service from the time you sign up.

If you’re a current garden waste customer and you would like to continue with your collection from April 2024, you will need to join the new service. This includes if you pay

by Direct Debit, all current Direct Debit instructions will be cancelled before April 2024.

The present garden waste collection year will continue for current customers up to March 31, 2024. Collections will stop

after this date for any customers who do not join the new service.

The bags currently used for the garden waste collection service will no longer be collected from April 1, 2024.

Cllr Geoffrey Blunden, portfolio holder for Environment and Sustainability, said: “Our new waste and recycling strategy, and waste reduction plan, was approved in summer 2022. We are pleased to be moving forwards with changes to the garden waste collection service, which I believe will result in a modern, safe, and more efficient service for both residents and staff.

“I would like to thank all our garden waste customers who support us to recycle around 5,000 tonnes of garden waste every year. There are options for residents who are keen to recycle garden waste, from our charged-for collection service, to composting at home or taking garden waste to Hampshire County Council’s tips.”

Rotary Club hears update on Foundation and the End Polio Now campaign RETIRED Wiltshire and Swindon assistant deputy coroner, Nigel Brookes, provided Salisbury Rotary Club members with an update on The Rotary Foundation and the End Polio Now campaign at the club’s most recent meeting.

Nigel advised the meeting that The Rotary Foundation (one of the largest private foundations in the world) annually delivers hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to Rotary Clubs throughout the world for thousands of humanitarian projects, vocational training and scholarships in cause areas.

Projects range from smallscale, short-term activities to large, international projects.

Rotary grants enable clubs to strengthen global partnerships and provide sustainable and measurable benefits to communities and empower Rotarians to approach problems including promoting peace, fighting disease, supporting education and saving mothers and children.

The End Polio Now project was set up with the aim of eliminating polio across the world. RI (Rotary International) promised to rid the world of polio

in 1985, working with the WHO and others, including The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The effect has been to reduce the incidence of polio by 99.99% , and it is now endemic in only two countries – Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Many readers will remember as children at school being given the polio vaccine coated sugar lumps back in the 1950s when the disease was much more commonplace.

To find out how members of Salisbury Rotary Club support the End Polio Now project, visit: www.salisburyrotary.org.uk

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Hospital moves towards a sustainable future with geothermal heating SALISBURY District Hospital has cleared the first hurdle towards introducing geothermal heating into the hospital.

Wiltshire Council has given the go ahead for survey work to start in order to establish the feasibility of using geothermal energy. Subject to details being finalised with landowners, the feasibility survey will finish in spring 2024.

The survey will be conducted by principal contractor GT Energy.

Chief financial officer Mark Ellis, who is the Trust Net-Zero lead, said: “The hospital is on an ambitious sustainability journey. Projects such as our geothermal initiative are an important part of how we deliver a sustainable future for the hospital and the next generations.

“All being well, we will begin work on accessing the geothermal energy in 2026. It is hoped that if the project is successful the geothermal power will mean the hospital could be up to 75% off grid.”

How will geothermal benefit Salisbury NHS Trust?

Heating and hot water make up at least 40% of the UK’s energy demand, so finding clean ways to address that need is vital on the path to net zero.

The NHS 2040 net zero target places it at the forefront of decarbonising healthcare, making it the world’s first national health system to commit to become ‘carbon net zero’, backed by clear deliverables and milestones.

This project positions Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust at the forefront of the NHS’s ambition. The new geothermal project is proposed to fulfil the full heat requirements of Salisbury District Hospital (currently >20GWhth/annum) on a long-term energy supply agreement.

This represents a major reduction in the trust’s carbon footprint and long-term savings on energy bills.

The intention is to eliminate the hospital’s current reliance on fossil fuels for heating with an on-site geothermal source that will be both renewable and give strong resilience from external (off-site) energy infrastructure and the associated inflationary pressures.

What is geothermal heat?

Geothermal heat is a natural form of renewable energy generated from the heat in the earth’s core. This heat has been harnessed for centuries, with the world’s oldest geothermal district heating system in France, developed in the 14th century.

The first modern geothermal district heating plant was developed in 1892 and there are now over 400 systems in operation in Europe.

Modern geothermal energy works by drilling to depths of greater than 500m to extract the heat which the earth naturally produces via the hot water from underground aquifers.

Unlike other forms of renewable energy like wind and solar, geothermal is constant and not susceptible to the weather, meaning the energy derived from it is predictable and stable.

Geothermal heat plants produce little or no carbon emissions. By providing heat close to the source, geothermal energy can heat large buildings like hospitals and provide heat to district heating systems, such as the system in Southampton city centre.

What is a seismic survey and why is it needed?

Seismic reflection is an imaging method that allows geophysicists and geologists to build up and understand a geological picture of the subsurface, prior to any drilling.

It is a technique originally developed in the 1920s.

The method requires an energy source that sends sound waves or vibrations into the earth. The different rock formations reflect these waves

back to the surface where they are recorded, using geophone nodes as receivers, over a period.

This data is converted into a two dimensional (2-D) ‘map’ of the underlying geology of an area. Such a technique is commonly employed on geothermal projects as part of their assessment of an area for potential hydrothermal resources.

Once completed, the survey will inform the next steps for the project; construction in early 2025 with a view to having heat supply in the first half of 2026.

When is this taking place?

Subject to all permissions being in place, the anticipated start of operations is late 2023. It is expected that the survey will be completed within 15 working days.

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Blue plaque unveiled at St Nicholas Hospital recognising Trollope inspiration THE INSPIRATION for Anthony Trollope’s novel, The Warden, was recognised with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at St Nicholas Hospital in Salisbury on October 25. The plaque also commemorated 800 years of service and worship on the site and the buildings’ unique heritage.

The unveiling ceremony was performed by David Bartlett, chairman of the Board of Trustees of St Nicholas, and Dame Rosemary Spencer, patron of the Salisbury Civic Society, supported by Cllr Atiqul Hoque, mayor of Salisbury and the master of St Nicholas Hospital, The Venerable Caroline Baston.

Following the unveiling, guests were invited to a talk in the medieval chapel given by David Bartlett, Caroline Baston and Eric Williams.

David Bartlett spoke about the founding of St Nicholas Hospital

by Bishop Bingham in the 13th century, though its origin may have been much earlier. Bishop Bingham made sure that the hospital appointed a warden in 1244, and declared that the purpose of the

hospital was to receive, help and maintain the poor of Christ, the weak and the sick.

The complex was restored by William Butterfield and others between 1850 and 1884 and continues as an almshouse to the present day.

Eric Williams, representing

the Trollope Society, described how the medieval almshouse complex is widely acknowledged to be the inspiration for Hiram’s Hospital in The Warden by Anthony Trollope. In his autobiography, he wrote (July 1852): “It was then more than twelve months since I had stood for an hour on the little bridge in Salisbury, and had made out to my satisfaction the spot on which Hiram’s Hospital should stand.”

This is the third blue plaque to be unveiled by the Salisbury Civic Society this year, bringing historical characters, buildings and events to the forefront of Salisbury’s rich history.

Above: Unveiling the plaque (l-r) Eric Williams; Sara Crook; The Venerable Caroline Baston; David Bartlett; Dame Rosemary Spencer; Cllr Atiqul Hoque

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Annual charity golf day raises thousands for local RNLI branch A SUM of over £3,000 was raised at the Salisbury Wilton and District Branch of RNLI’s fifth Annual Charity Golf Day Sunny autumn weather greeted the 76 players, including 45 visiting from other clubs, who attended the event on October 9 at High Post Golf Club.

The winner of the Mixed Team event was The Sultans of Swing, captained by Mel Earle.

Hunt Forest 3, captained by Rob Patrick won the Male Team event. The best individual lady and men awards went to Libby

Gold and Nick Holmes.

The event was sponsored by the club’s pro shop Mark Searle Golf, Hunt Forest and John Deere.

Branch chairman Ray Stedman said: “The generous sponsorship this year enabled us to return to our pre-covid standards. The arrangements at my home club were superb and my thanks go to all at the club under the guidance of our board, general manager Geoff Johnson and course manager Tom Freeman.”

A well-received supper concluded the day for the 16 male teams and six mixed terms. The sum raised will support the lifesaving activities of the Mudeford Lifeboat Station.

“This event was one of a trio of fundraising activities in recent weeks, including £1,800 raised at our box collection at Tesco Extra and £900 at our Salisbury Market stall selling a variety of Christmas wares,” Ray added.

Next year is the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. The

On a sunny autumnal day, 76 golfers took to the fairways

branch has a full programme of events including the sixth Annual Charity Golf Day in September.

The branch relies on the hard working efforts of our small band of committee members.

Ray would very much like to hear from new volunteers who can give a few hours of their time over the course of the year to assist in the branch’s fundraising events.

Police seek information individuals linked to series of thefts from rural properties in the Salisbury area A MOTORBIKE was among items stolen in a series of burglaries at rural properties near Salisbury.

A number of incidents were reported to Wiltshire Police, all having occurred between 5.10am and 5.30am on Saturday morning (October 21) in rural areas around Landford, Whiteparish and Redlynch.

A police spokesperson said a motorbike was stolen in one incident, and that officers believe more properties may also have been targeted.

PC Jack Bailey said: “We know the impact burglary can have on a victim and we are committed to investigating all reasonable lines of enquiry.

If the individuals in these CCTV stills look familiar or if you have any information, call the police quoting the crime reference number in the story

“We are releasing CCTV images of a number of people we would like to identify in

relation to these incidents and while we know they have their faces covered, we hope that

somebody somewhere may be able to recognise them.

“It is believed they were travelling in a van with a trailer so please do check your CCTV or doorbell cameras if you live in these areas and report anything that looks suspicious.

“There may have be more burglaries that occurred that morning and I am urging the public to come forward with any information as it may assist us with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information relating to these thefts should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230111624.

They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Salisbury Trust for the Homeless and Navy Larks raise money for charity COLLECTORS from Salisbury Trust for the Homeless and local singing group The Navy Larks combined forces to raise more than £1,000 for the city’s homelessness charity outside the Salisbury branch of Waitrose supermarket on Saturday, October 12.

Gordon Pardy, head of fundraising for the trust, said: “Despite the wet weather, we raised an excellent total of £1,004.

“We are very grateful to The Navy Larks for helping us out and also to Waitrose and its incredibly generous customers.

“Salisbury Trust for the Homeless is a local charity which receives no funding from either central or local government and so we are very much dependent on the support

Salisbury Trust for the Homeless collector Frances Ryan with The Navy Larks outside Waitrose

of the public in Salisbury and south Wiltshire.”

The Navy Larks are a Salisbury-based choir specialising in sea shanties

and other traditional songs and are a distinctive sight clad in their trademark striped nauticalstyle shirts.

They have raised money for

many charities in and around Salisbury and their songs certainly hit the right notes as far as shoppers at Waitrose in Churchill Way were concerned.

Salisbury Trust for the Homeless has helped hundreds of people turn their lives around in recent years.

Founded in 1987, the charity helps clients regain confidence and self-esteem, learn life skills, find education, training and employment opportunities, and access permanent accommodation, so returning to independent living.

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Third teen SSE battery arrival marks key charged with milestone for net zero ambitions murder of Mikey Roynon SSE Renewables’ first battery

Mikey Roynon

Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

A WILTSHIRE teen has been charged with murder after the death of a 16-year-old in Bath.

The 15-year-old was arrested on Sunday and is currently in custody pending an appearance at Bristol Youth Court today (October 25).

He is the third teenager to be charged with murder (joint enterprise) in connection with the death of Mikey Roynon, who died from a single stab wound at a property on Eastfield Avenue, Bath, on Saturday, June 10.

The two other boys already charged – a 15-year-old from Dorset and a 16 year-old from Wiltshire – are next due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on November 7. They are also charged with possessing an offensive weapon.

Avon and Somerset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team continues to carry out enquires and is still keen to hear from anyone who might be able to help their investigation.

Anyone with information, images or footage relating to Mikey’s death can submit it via a Major Incident Public Portal.

They can also call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223136640, or complete an online appeals form. Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via an anonymous online form.

energy storage system (BESS) project has reached a significant milestone, with all 26 battery units successfully installed at the site in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The 50MW project is being delivered in conjunction with Wartsila. The site is scheduled to be fully operational in early 2024.

Installation took place over a three-week period and was carried out by King Lifting. The battery units were carefully lowered down onto the concrete foundations in four modular sections via crane.

It follows the recent news that SSE Renewables has started construction of its second battery storage site – a 150MW project in Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire – with more projects set to be rolled out as part of the company’s significant solar and battery pipeline.

Richard Cave-Bigley, SSE Renewables solar and battery director, said: “It’s fantastic to have completed the installation of the battery units at Salisbury as we edge ever closer to energisation of our first battery storage project.

“The team have worked incredibly hard to get to this point and we are looking forward to the site going live so that we can start to provide

flexible, renewable energy to the Grid.”

Chris Lloyd, SSE Renewables senior project manager at Salisbury, said: “All 26 batteries have been successfully installed on site and it’s great to reach this milestone on the project.

“Our next step is to reach energisation which should be later this year, with the site due to be fully operational at the beginning of next year.

“It’s exciting to be involved in our first battery storage project and we are now very close to delivering SSE Renewables’ first live battery energy storage system project.”

SSE Renewables is progressing a 1.2GW secured pipeline of solar and battery projects across the UK and Ireland; with a further 1.3GW of other prospective sites under

development. These assets complement SSE’s existing portfolio of other low carbon infrastructure such as wind and hydro.

The project at Salisbury will be SSE Renewables’ first operational battery storage project, with a 150MW BESS site at Ferrybridge now also under construction and due for completion in 2024. The business has also received planning consent for battery storage projects at Fiddler’s Ferry (150MW) and Monk Fryston (320MW).

SSE recently set out plans that could see the group invest up to £40bn in low carbon technology across the decade to 2031/32, with a fully funded £18bn five-year investment plan to 2027. In doing so SSE expects to create 1,000 new green jobs a year.

Former PCSO barred from future police work A FORMER Wiltshire PCSO who was convicted of drinkdriving in a police car would have been dismissed had he not resigned, a misconduct hearing has concluded.

Neil Turnbull, who resigned from his role within Wiltshire Police in August, was sentenced in court on August 15 after he pleaded guilty to driving a police car under the influence of excess alcohol in Salisbury in March.

Turnball was banned from driving for 12 months after

pleading guilty to drink-driving.

His offence was identified by officers and he was immediately suspended from the force.

Once the criminal proceedings had taken place, a gross misconduct investigation resumed and a hearing held, which concluded that Mr Turnbull’s actions amounted to gross misconduct and had he not resigned, he would have been immediately dismissed.

DI Adam Leakey said: “Clearly, the actions of Mr

Turnbull fly in the face of the standards the public rightly expect from us. As a direct result of his actions, he could have posed a significant risk to the public, his colleagues and himself.

“A gross misconduct investigation confirmed Mr Turnbull’s actions amounted to gross misconduct and he has been added to the College Barred List which means he will never be able to pursue a career in policing again.”

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Thousands engaged with Local Plan events as consultation continues ALTHOUGH Wiltshire Council’s Local Plan engagement events have finished, the consultation itself is running until Wednesday, November 22.

More than 2,000 people took part in the engagement events around the county, during 16 drop-in events and an online webinar.

Cllr Nick Botterill, cabinet member for strategic planning, said: “The Local Plan is the most important place-shaping document for Wiltshire, and we know just how important the right growth and developments are to our communities.

That’s why we held these events – for everyone to have the opportunity to attend, find out more and ultimately let us know what they think about the plan.

“We’re delighted that more than 1,200 people attended the drop-in events and asked questions, with another 300 attending the webinar – and over 500 watching the webinar online after the event.

“To hold 16 in-person events over three weeks is a huge effort, and I’d like to pay tribute

to our officers who have worked hard to give our communities the opportunity to engage with the Local Plan.

“For anyone that missed the events, or has not yet submitted their comments, it’s not too late to do so. The consultation is open until November 22, so there is still plenty of time to

have your say, and people can also catch up with the webinar, which is still available to watch on our website.

“In our Business Plan, we have committed to an effective Local Plan that provides sustainable growth in Wiltshire and addresses the strategic needs of the county – and there is still time for people to let us know what they think of the Plan.

“People can share their views through the council’s online portal, and anyone without internet access can visit a library to use the computers there or contact the council to get a written copy of the representation form and find out how to view the documents.”

To find out more and share your views, go to www. wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan.

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RESIDENTS are being reminded support is still available during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Although energy prices have dropped slightly, and inflation has reduced, both remain higher than in previous years, and with interest rates continuing to be unpredictable, continue to put financial pressure on people throughout the county.

Wiltshire Council has a range of support available to help make things a little easier and to provide support and advice to those who need it, including: ● Wiltshire libraries continuing as warm spaces ● Warm & Safe Wiltshire in place to help people live in warmer, safer and healthier homes ● An updated interactive guide to help people find key support ● Household Support Fund to directly financially support a range of programmes and initiatives ● A range of online support and sign-posting information on topics including council tax/benefits, energy advice and mental health support ● Area boards continuing to look at way to support their local community projects ● A dedicated Wiltshire Well-being support line to provide advice and guidance ● The council’s FUEL programme to continue this winter ● Cheaper bus fares continue until December 2024.

Warm & Safe Wiltshire, provided by the council in partnership with Swindon Borough Council and the Centre for Sustainable Energy, is a service to help residents live in warmer, safer and healthier

homes. It provides telephone, home visit and outreach support.

The council is also working with a number of organisations to distribute £5.4m in round four of the Household Support Fund from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The Household Support Fund is in place to support households that would otherwise struggle to buy food, pay essential utility bills or meet other essential living costs during the current cost-of-living challenges.

The expectation is that the fund should be used to support households in the most need; particularly those who may not be eligible for the other government support but who are nevertheless in need.

Wiltshire Council has also identified that support is required for the homeless/rough sleepers, Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Boater Community. A number of projects are underway working with such partners including Age UK, FearFree, local housing associations and Wiltshire Community Foundation.

Following a successful summer programme that saw more than 1,220 young people take part, Wiltshire Council’s Holiday Activity and Food programme (FUEL) will be back during the Christmas school holidays.

Wiltshire Council leader, Cllr Richard Clewer, said: “From offering support through our friendly library service, providing expert advice and signposting through our Wellbeing Hub, or supporting local projects through the Household Support Fund – we’ll be there for those who need us.”

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Planning application for former vehicle testing site at Churchfields A PLANNING application has been submitted for a former goods vehicle testing station on Brunel Road, Salisbury, that is currently used by the Royal Mail for parking. Royal Mail Group has previously received planning permission for the ‘temporary change of use of the land to provide a vehicle parking facility to support local operations’ until 2027.

The site is located centrally within the Churchfields Industrial Estate and has an area of approximately 0.76 hectares.

An historical planning application [Ref: S/1980/1216] was granted planning permission for the ‘possible change of use to light industrial warehouse petrol filling station showroom and garage at Heavy Goods Vehicle Testing Station’.

This approval was dated November 19, 1990.

The new planning application seeks the demolition of the existing vehicle testing centre on the site. It will be replaced with a ‘new delivery office (use class B8), designed to meet the bespoke needs of Royal Mail’.

The proposed delivery office will be a single building located towards the western part of the site and designed to meet the specific requirements of a Royal Mail sorting office. This includes a large sorting space at the rear of the building, which has direct access to the private parking area at the rear via loading doors.

The building will include a customer service point at ground floor level, situated in the west elevation of the building, with its own customer access. To facilitate public access, two customer parking spaces are proposed to be located to the front of the building.

The layout includes offices, toilets, showers and welfare space, alongside offices. Plant equipment is also proposed

Left: Proposed elevations of the new sorting office Above: Plans for the overall site

within the building on a mezzanine level.

Out front, the car park will include 15 staff parking spaces, two visitor spaces, and two disabled spaces for use by staff or visitors. This will be supplemented by three motorcycle spaces and provision of two-tier bicycle racks to provide capacity for 60 bicycles. This facility will be shared by staff and customers.

Also included in the application is the addition of landscaping around the parking spaces to provide greenery and enhance the setting of the building.

To the rear, the Site will provide 85 parking spaces for fleet vehicles. A loading bay is proposed to the rear elevation, to allow a 17-tonne vehicle to access the building. The majority of the rear elevation will be covered by a canopy.

The plan utilises the two existing access points into the site. The northernmost point will be private, serving the rear loading area, and controlled by a gate to regulate access. The southern access will serve the staff and visitor parking. There is no proposed change to either access points.

The proposed building will have a pitched roof structure, with the ridge running west to east. The building has a height of 7.1m and 9m to the eaves and ridge respectively. The building will be finished with grey vertical cladding. Red horizontal cladding is proposed around the customer service point entrance to add a feature to the frontage west elevation and to assist in wayfinding.

The northern and rear car park will be private and behind a secure fence line. This area will be used for parking and

loading/unloading of the Royal Mail’s delivery vehicles. 44 fleet spaces will be connected to electric charging points.

In the northwest corner of the site there will be a new substation, a bin storage area and an air and water unit. This will allow for on-site minor repairs. The location of the substation ensures that it is accessible from the operator at all times without the need to cross the secure line.

An air source heat pump is proposed to provide renewable energy. This will be housed in the southeast corner of the site.

The site will require hardstanding to accommodate the parking of fleet vehicles to meet demand in Salisbury and the local area. This will require the removal of a small number of small trees on site, as well as the small area of semi-improved grassland on site.

The landscape plan seeks to replace these with appropriate species in order to mitigate any loss.

For more information, search for PL/2023/08490 on the Wiltshire Council planning site: https://development.wiltshire. gov.uk/pr/s/

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Nine weird facts about street names DID you know your street name can affect the price of your property? Armishaws Removals hit the streets to reveal some ‘road-imentary’ facts [we’re truly sorry for that appalling pun].

Streets were often named in honour of events and people.

This gives a rich historical map of towns as they grew. An abundance of ‘Waterloos’ appeared not long after the battle in 1815. ‘Victoria’ became popular during the Queen’s reign, England’s 1966 World Cup victory and rock bands have all been turned into streets.

What’s the difference?

‘Street’ was assigned to a route found within a town, normally lined on either side by residential or commercial buildings.

Road was commonly applied to thoroughfares connecting locations such as villages, towns and cities. Hence common names like London Road, Manchester Road and Brighton Road, these names often began as directions.

Local landmarks and services also became major factors, Baker Street, Mill Road, Church Lane, Brewers Close.

Builders also got in on the act, naming streets after themselves, their wives or their children. Baker Street in London, literary home of Sherlock Holmes, has nothing to do with bread, it was named after the man who built it, William Baker.

The name of your road can help with house prices.

Research has found that if you live on Pear Tree Lane your property is more likely to attract potential buyers and a higher price, than those living in a similar property on Crotch Lane.

Planners and developers have got wise to this and flower and tree names are increasingly

common on newer streets. The use of ‘Lane’, ‘Way’ and ‘Mews’ are also carefully applied to help increase interest and prices.

During the reign of King Henry, a London ‘Street’ could only be given the suffix if it was paved and wide enough for 16 knights to ride abreast.

A ‘Lane’ had only to be the width of a beer barrel to be rolled along (which also shows how commonly beer was transported at the time)..

Some people celebrate their quirky street names: Silly Lane (Forest of Bowland, Lancashire); Frying Pan Alley (Spitalfields, London); Christmas Pie Avenue, (Flexford, Surrey); Knick Knack Lane (Brixham, Devon); and Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate (York) are among some of the UK’s more colourful monikers.

Some planners and councils do show an artistic side. After a plaque was unveiled on the platform at Dartford Railway Station, where future Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards first met, councillors joined in by naming new roads: Ruby Tuesday Drive; Angie Mews; Sympathy Vale; Cloud Close; and Lady Jane Place.

But being cool doesn’t always go down well, Milton Keynes got things very wrong when they started naming streets after entertainment icons.

Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Freddie Mercury, and Marylin Monroe were just some of those honoured by their own routes through a new estate.

Residents were less than impressed as the estate was also close to Crownhill Crematorium. The combination of dead stars and passing funeral traffic soon led the area to be nicknamed ‘Stiffs Estate’.

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City-centre reopening marks big step forward for Salisbury River Park project THE £35 million Salisbury River Park project has taken a big step forward with the reopening of a city-centre section of the Avon.

The River Avon channel in the Central Car Park area has been hailed as a major milestone for the project, which aims to reduce flood risk to more than 350 homes and businesses in Salisbury.

It is also set to provide major ecological, amenity, walking and cycling benefits, as well as significantly improving biodiversity and public realm in the area.

The Salisbury River Park project is a collaboration between Wiltshire Council, the Environment Agency and Salisbury City Council.

The river channel, and adjoining floodplain, has been closed since summer 2022.

It has been widened to increase capacity and reduce the risk of flooding, with a new control weir replacing the sluice gate between Millstream and the main River Avon, with a series of rock weirs added to allow the drop in water level while still allowing upstream and downstream fish passage.

The previous gate acted as a barrier to fish migrating upstream, with the new channel designed to improve habitat connectivity and biodiversity, Wiltshire Council said.

Water will be released back into the channel in controlled amounts to enable on-site teams to monitor the impact on the new channel and adjoining watercourses.

Before the channel was closed, a fish rescue was carried out, with around 1,000 fish moved to the adjacent watercourse, including juvenile barbel, salmon parr, juvenile chub and dace.

Cllr Richard Clewer, leader of Wiltshire Council, said: “It is a key priority for us to protect Wiltshire’s natural beauty, and that its unique habitats and wildlife are nurtured.

“Salisbury is widely recognised as one of England’s best places to live and acts as a base to discover it’s surrounding countryside and heritage.

Left: A section of the restored river section, which has been widened to increase capacity and boost wildlife habitats

Below: An aerial view of the work being undertake as part of the project

“It is great that we have got to the stage where the River Avon channel is being reopened and we can’t wait to once again see fish and other wildlife back in this section of the river.

“We hope that once complete, the project will not only provide great environmental and biodiversity improvements, but also encourage more people to visit and spend time in the city centre.”

Throughout the work, ecologists are surveying and monitoring the area for all animals to minimise risks to habitats.

Each stage of works has been timed to minimise impact on animals, with the reopening of the channel due to be completed before the fish migration season starts in November.

Project Lead for the Environment Agency, Andy Wallis, said: “Allowing flow

back into the River Avon channel is an important milestone for the Salisbury River Park project.

“This part of the scheme will be essential in achieving our aims to remove barriers to fish movement throughout this area. We look forward to seeing how the channel establishes.”

And Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Atiqul Hoque, added: “This is a great step forward in the River Park Project, very excited can’t wait to see the end result.

“Salisbury is lucky to be home to a range of wildlife and habitats and it is important that we can protect and nurture them. I look forward to seeing fish back in this area of the river and just in time for the migration season.”

The next stage of the work will see landscaping and planting alongside the Avon channel get underway, with a new Summerlock stream channel being connected to the main channel at Ashley Road open space.

For more information on the Salisbury River Park project, log on to www. salisburyriverparkphase1.com.

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Pioneering project restores area of River Avon wetland environment A GROUNDBREAKING Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)-funded project has restored an area of wetland on the River Avon in West Chisenbury, part of the Salisbury Plain Training Area.

The ‘first of its kind’, the project is enhancing the biodiversity of the local area by improving the watercourse and natural floodplain, and off-setting nutrient pollution.

The project has restored a 400-metre stretch of the Avon by putting the river back into the centre of the floodplain, along a new channel. Secondary channels have also been created to connect wetlands and ponds and to establish wildlife habitats across the river’s floodplain. As well as boosting biodiversity, these new areas of wetland will help to capture nutrient-loaded sediment and carbon.

The restoration will see the new wetland habitats retain water all-year-round, meaning native wetland plants will flourish and wildlife will thrive.

The improved wetland will increase habitat diversity and will bring a host of benefits for many species that can be found locally. This includes endangered water voles and invertebrates such as dragonflies and damselflies.

The new river channels will also include re-profiled gravel ‘riffles’ – shallow sections of river where water flows more quickly.

This will create diversity in the river channels and provide the perfect habitat for spawning fish such as the wild brown trout.

The Avon is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and is considered one of the UK’s finest chalk streams.

An aerial view of the West Chisenbury site almost complete

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Like many of England’s chalk streams – rivers that rise from springs in landscapes with chalk bedrock – the diverse ecosystem is particularly vulnerable to nutrient pollution. Excess amounts of nutrients, such as phosphorus, in rivers can cause increased growth of algae and large aquatic plants.

This results in decreased levels of dissolved oxygen, which can kill fish and other aquatic life.

This restoration, working with entirely natural processes, will offset this pollution by capturing sediments containing harmful nutrients within the new wetland areas surrounding the river, removing them from the watercourse.

The project was managed and delivered

by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust in collaboration with DIO and its industry partner, Landmarc. The completed project at West Chisenbury provides a template for tackling the challenges of elevated nutrient levels and associated biodiversity loss that are facing chalk streams throughout Wiltshire and the wider UK. Jenny Bennet, senior ecologist, DIO, said: “The MOD is committed to supporting

nature recovery at the national and local level, while at the same time supporting and enhancing military capability.

“We aim to be a leader in wildlife and nature conservation and to achieve this, DIO funds a rolling programme of conservation projects across the UK and overseas defence estate.

“This innovative project, delivered in partnership with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, will bring long-term benefits for biodiversity as well as directly addressing the issue of harmful nutrient levels, one of the key pressures affecting our rivers. We look forward to witnessing the new wetland evolve over the next few years.”

Alice Eley, Water Team manager for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, said: “We’ve been excited to work with the MOD on this pilot project, which we hope will inform future projects to improve the health of our chalk streams using natural solutions.

“As well as capturing harmful nutrients like phosphorus and improving biodiversity in the area, the more natural shape and size of the river channel should also kick-start natural river processes such as sedimentation in the margins and faster flows in the main channel to promote weed growth and create clean, spawning gravels.”

Jason Hones, south west regional director for National Highways, said: “We’re committed to significantly improving biodiversity near our road network, and this investment in the south west underlines our commitment to reducing the impact of our roads on the environment and supporting biodiversity.

“We’re investing in the environment and communities surrounding our network, helping to unlock the creation and enhancement of habitats, and this is an example of the difference we can make with our designated environment and well-being funding.”

Far left: The new channel will create faster water flows that will benefit species like the Brown trout

Credit: Jack Perks

Credit: Darin Smith

Left: Water vole feeding

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Species reintroduction not a government priority, environment minister confirms DEFRA has stated that ‘the reintroduction of species is not a priority for the government’.

The statement was made in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s report on Species Reintroduction which drew attention to the potential benefits that species reintroduction could offer.

The report did note that ‘reintroductions require careful Defra minister, Thérèse Coffey long-term plans to identify and manage potential adverse effects During an appearance at the on local communities and other committee, Environment, Food land users’ and in response Defra and Rural Affairs minister, Thérèse suggested the government would Coffey, said: “I’ve had to choose to to reach biodiversity targets prioritise and I can assure you, through other methods, including species reintroduction ain’t one of habitat restoration and my top priorities and therefore biodiversity corridors . we’ve stepped back away from In its report, published in July, that,” she said. “Ultimately we the committee cited that species have a broader range of activities reintroduction could help the and we have to choose where we government ‘meet its biodiversity can put our resources.” and species abundance goals and Sir Robert Goodwill, chair of could benefit local communities, the Environment, Food and Rural restore ecosystems and secure the Affairs Committee said: “The future of organisms in the wild’. government has said that species The report included a series of reintroductions are not a priority detailed recommendations that and so it will not produce a would allow the government to strategy for managing them. adopt ‘a long-term strategic “This is despite the fact that vision on species reintroduction’. reintroductions are currently taking The MPs that formed the place in the UK and raising committee also called for the concerns in farming and rural government to produce a list of communities, particularly in priority species for relation to increased flooding risks reintroduction. arising from beaver In its official response to the reintroductions. report, Defra stated that ‘the “The government has in the reintroduction of species is not a past played a role in supporting priority, adding that ‘it will not be the reintroduction of lost native producing a strategy or a list of species, including the red kite priority species for reintroduction and pool frog. and referred instead to the “However, given the important government’s Code for potential benefits of species Reintroductions’ reintroduction and considering Defra also disagreed with the government’s own targets on another recommendation, which biodiversity, it is concerning that was to assign categories of risk they do not have a plan on (low/medium/high) to species species reintroduction and ahead of reintroduction. In disappointing that they have not Top: Beavers have been successfully introduced in some parts of the responded positively to our report response, Defra stated that ‘the country, but the committee wanted a more detailed plan for future level of risk from any species is releases and taken more steps to manage dependent upon local Above: Red Kites have been successfully reintroduced the reintroductions taking place Credits: Max Saeling/Unsplash (Beaver) Regine Tholen/Unsplash (Red Kite) circumstances’. as we speak.”

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Ambition and lack of investment doesn’t ‘add up’ IN a statement published on GOV.UK in January this year, Rishi Sunak declared education to be ‘the single most important reason why I came into politics: to give every child the highest possible standard of education’.

After a year in post, out of the blue, and without consulting the teaching profession, the Prime Minister decided to set about achieving his stated ambition by having a stab at education reform. Clearly, he considered his own privileged personal experience of education to be a model for state education to follow: “Every opportunity I’ve had in life began with the education I was so fortunate to receive.”

As all teachers know, the early years and primary school education provide the crucial building blocks of high levels of educational achievement. Rishi Sunak was indeed ‘fortunate’ to receive the significant benefit of a well-resourced prep school education in well-maintained buildings, with lower pupil/ teacher ratios and a variety of high quality extra-curricular activities because his parents were able to afford to pay for them.

It probably had not occurred to the PM that pupils in under-funded state schools are not so fortunate and often under-achieve accordingly. Nevertheless, setting aside the crucial impact of early years and primary education, and the funding required to achieve his stated ambition to ‘give every child the highest possible standard of education’ the

master basic maths and literacy skills by 16 was a far greater priority. “It’s scandalous that a third of pupils in England fail to secure a basic grade 4 in English and maths in their GCSEs.” Dr Rachel Roberts, who leads the postgraduate teacher training course in English at Reading University, told the Observer: “Given the national crisis in teacher recruitment and retention, the idea of making English and Maths compulsory to 18 seems quite preposterous at the moment.”

Currently, adverts for Maths, computing and science teachers fail to attract a single suitable applicant, and now for the first time, we are seriously struggling to find English teachers.

Given the PM’s views on the importance of mathematics it was somewhat ironic and embarrassing for the Department for Education to demonstrate their lack of mathematical competence with an error in July, in school funding allocations for next year. The mistake identified in September meant schools will now have £370 million less than promised.

It was swept under the carpet until around 5pm on Friday, October 4 – two days after the Conservative party conference finished. An investigation is now underway. A reduction in funding is the last thing we need to support the drive to provide ‘every child the highest possible standard of education’.

Cllr John Wells Labour Chair of Environment and Climate Committee (Salisbury City Council) Prime Minister decided the reform of post-16 education A-levels was the place to begin.

Now the professional bodies were able to offer their views.

Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the National Association of Headteachers (NAHT), said Sunak’s announcement showed: “Just how out of touch this government has become with the teaching profession.” Whiteman added “There are so many immediate crises that schools are now dealing with, from recruitment and retention, to crumbling school buildings and the lack of support for pupils with SEND.” With an insight based on vast experience and research, Professor Lee Elliot Major (Exeter University) rejected the Prime Minister’s notion of reforming A-levels.

“Grand aims declaring that we will deliver Maths and English to 18 feel like a fantasy when set against the real challenges our education system is grappling with amid growing societal inequalities.”

He argued that enabling all teenagers to

‘Current horrors bring challenge into focus’ I WOULD not normally write about the same topic two editions in a row but the escalating conflict in the Middle East deserves more attention than a single week.

The atrocities over the last three weeks are unbearable. The scenes of violence from Israel and Palestine are heartbreaking and the number of dead incomprehensible.

Harder still are the stories of individual plight. Be that messages from my own acquaintances talking about the death of their family, or the news headlines quoting children who wished they were dead. The horror of the violence is beyond words.

I reiterate my stance from two weeks ago and continue to condemn the actions of Hamas and the need to release the Israeli hostages. I continue, with my party, to support Israel’s right to protect its citizens and target Hamas, in line with international law.

I cannot conceive of a world however, in which targeting hospitals, cutting off access

Victoria Charleston Lib Dems Parliamentary spokesperson for Salisbury constituency to food, water, and energy for 2.2 million civilians is proportionate or in line with international law. 12,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza, 33 tonnes per square kilometre is not targeted action against Hamas terrorists but unmitigated violence against Palestinian civilians.

Last weekend, the Liberal Democrats joined others including the Archbishop of Canterbury in calling for a humanitarian ceasefire.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, said: “We need the space for an intense

period of diplomacy, to get humanitarian aid into Gaza, and to provide an opportunity to realise the release of the hostages.”

I stated two weeks ago that “we are at risk of an escalating crisis of suffering”.

I feel we have reached that crisis and we are seeing a humanitarian catastrophe unfold within Gaza, as well as escalating violence in the West Bank.

A ceasefire is vital to allow aid to reach people, to enable space for diplomacy, and to focus on what a future beyond the violence could look like.

The people of Israel and Palestine have a right to live free from fear.

For too long, the politics of the region have been too difficult and the vision of two states living side by side, an unachievable goal.

The current horrors and grief experienced by both Israeli and Palestinian people must be a reason to focus on the two-state solution, and a lasting peace.

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Peer Review podcast offers a rare insight into the House of Lords

By Faith Eckersall

PEOPLE who want to abolish the House of Lords in favour of an elected second chamber should perhaps ‘be careful what they wish for’, according to Lord Jonathan Marland of Odstock.

So passionate is the noble Lord – who is celebrating his 17th year as a member – that he’s launched Peer Review, a podcast to: “Shine a light on the incredible talent there is in the House of Lords.”

These talents are as diverse as Baroness Grey-Thompson of Eaglescliffe, one of our greatest Paralympians; the distinguished obstetrician Lord Patel of Dunkeld, and the man better known as Norman Lamont, former Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The question, says Lord Marland, is this: “Do you want your country run by a whole load of elected people who I think the public would definitely say ‘I’m not impressed with’?

Or do you want a contribution from people who have been put in there because they have huge experience of bringing a different angle to the approach, which is not based on their own self-interest because they are not paid for it, although

Lord Jonathan Marland of Odstock hopes his podcast will help people to better understand the role the House of Lords plays in scrutinising legislation

they do get an allowance?”

His own experience includes founding a multinational insurance business, and various charitable works; from helping secure the future of Salisbury’s

Harnham Water Meadows, to being a British Museum trustee.

He’s also chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, a commercial, not-for-profit

organisation which facilitates trade and investment throughout the Commonwealth, and is a former a Conservative Party treasurer.

Despite his championship of the unelected upper chamber, he would like to see a few changes made to the current arrangements.

“Its timetable and programme need sorting, so that it’s more contemporary,” he says. He’d also like to see an upper age limit of 75 or 79, even if this means people such as Lord Lamont and former Tory leader, Lord Michael Howard, getting the chop.

Another thing he would like introduced, which is very topical, is for HOLAC, the chamber’s appointments committee, to have greater powers to deny members it deemed inappropriate.

Whatever people think, he says, the House of Lords: “Does scrutinise the legislation far better than the commons could even begin to.”

He hopes his podcast, which has 32 episodes, will help people to understand this better but, he says: “I’m not here to sell it – I’m here to get people to make up their own mind.”

Peer Review can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Acast

City councillor changes party allegiances but pledges continued support for her St Paul’s constituents SALISBURY City Councillor Lynne Blackwood has changed party allegiances from the LibDems to Labour. The Cllr for the St Paul’s ward made the announcement in a post on social media.

“Dear St Paul’s residents, supporters, I’ve changed Party allegiances or rather, I’ve returned to the Labour Party after an absence.

“Some of you are probably

surprised, others not. Most of you know me as someone who always listens, does their utmost to resolve your concerns…

“Local Labour policies, community activism is how I can be most effective as your city councillor.

“I remain committed, dedicated, to everyone in St Paul’s. Continue contacting me for help. Thank you for your understanding and continuing

support. I’m here for you as before.”

Although the move might surprise some people in her ward, the Cllr told the Gazette that the residents were her priority and that she would be more effective having made the change: “I’ll be a more effective councillor for my residents,” she said. “They are my priority and although I’m now more or

less stuck in a wheelchair and not particularly ‘visible’, I’ll keep on working hard behind the scenes to prove I’m worthy of their vote.

“I’ve done a lot for St Paul’s so far without advertising it, and I’ll continue doing my best. I’m hoping to set up monthly ‘Meet the Councillors’ sessions very soon so residents can come to me with gripes, ideas and problems to solve.”

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Farmers and growers to be given continued access to pesticides THE GOVERNMENT has announced that British farmers and growers will continue to have access to important pesticides to support food production and cut input costs.

A statement on the Defra website read: “Following feedback from farmers and industry, these plans will ensure farmers and growers can continue to buy and use seeds treated with EU-approved pesticides, and more costeffective pesticides identical to those authorised in Great Britain can continue being imported.”

The plans will provide a degree of certainty to farmers, ensuring they know which treated seeds and plant protection products they can use in coming growing seasons.

Defra expects this will also help improve the availability and reduce the cost of pesticides.

Treated seeds are important for both the arable and horticulture sectors and are particularly important for maize – a crop that is crucial for dairy farmers and in energy production.

The plans have been shared with Parliament, and once agreed, will come into force by the end of the year. This means there will be no break in the existing treated seed schemes (currently due to expire on December 31), so that farmers can still buy and use treated

seeds ready for next growing season.

Farming minister, Mark Spencer, said: “The government recognises the challenges faced by farmers and growers in importing treated seeds and more cost-effective pesticide products from the EU as the transition period concludes.

“Ensuring that British farmers and growers have access to the tools they need to produce food sustainably and affordably is a priority. The measures … will address the potential impacts and concerns raised by our valued farming sector.”

Under the current timelines, farmers and growers were set to lose access to these products at the end of the year. However,

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the temporary measures will enable farmers and growers in Great Britain to: Continue using seeds treated with plant protection products authorised for use in the EU for an additional 3.5 years, extending up to July 1, 2027.

Reinstate trade permits for the import of PPPs that are identical to those authorised in Great Britain for a maximum of two years.

The Defra statement continued: “In the long term, this change will ensure manufacturers have time to submit full applications for GB authorisations for seed treatments in order to ensure that they can continue to benefit from the UK market.

“They have heard from farmers and understand the demand – the regulator will continue working with industry to support them in submitting successful applications.

“We are also encouraging farmers to develop and adapt their practices, including through integrated pest management approaches, which can increase resilience by diversifying crop protection techniques.

“We are already supporting farmers to increase their use of integrated pest management – including through new paid actions such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme’s integrated pest management standard which includes payments to carry out an assessment and produce an integrated pest management plan.

“The bureaucratic Common Agricultural Policy disproportionately rewarded the largest landowners and held back smaller farmers, while delivering little for food productivity or the environment.

“The government will continue to make improvements to our Environmental Land Management schemes to ensure they work best for farmers, such as bringing forward early payments in a way which would not have been possible under the Common Agricultural Policy.

“The 2023 offer has been expanded and made more flexible in response to farmer feedback with over 23 paid-for actions now on offer – including improving hedgerows, nutrient management, farmland wildlife and low input grassland.

Other improvements mean that farmers can choose what combination of actions are right for them – unlike previously where actions were grouped into standards.”

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Defra will work with industry to reduce methane emissions in livestock DEFRA has committed to working with industry to deliver further action to reduce methane emissions in livestock through the use of methane-suppressing feed products in England.

Following a call for evidence, run jointly with the devolved governments, to better understand the opportunities and challenges associated with products, Defra has confirmed it will work closely with industry and farmers to encourage their widespread adoption in England.

The move delivers on the commitment in the Environmental Improvement Plan to explore innovative ways to reduce agricultural emissions.

With these innovative methane-suppressing feed products expected to enter the market from 2025, Defra has laid out plans which could, for instance, include guidance, advice and support through schemes such as the Farming Innovation Programme, Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, Environmental Land Management schemes, or the introduction of a tailor-made programme.

This builds on wider UK

action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – including through the Net Zero Growth Plan.

A statement from Defra read: “Defra’s ultimate objective is to establish a mature market, encourage uptake and mandate the use of these products in appropriate cattle systems across England, as soon as

feasibly possible, and no later than 2030.”

Farming minister Mark Spencer said: “We are fully committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the UK by 2050 and it is vital that we continue to explore ways to assist farmers in sustainable food production while also

further reducing emissions from agriculture.

“We will continue to work closely with industry to develop a mature market and mandate the use of safe and effective methane suppressing feed products in suitable cattle systems in England as soon as feasible.”

The plans align with the government’s response to the 2023 Climate Change Committee Progress Report which recommended the mandatory addition of methane-inhibiting additives to feed products for UK beef and dairy systems.

The agricultural sector in the UK accounted for 10% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, with methane emissions contributing substantially to this figure.

Ruminant livestock, particularly cows and sheep, are identified as the primary drivers of greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector.

However, research has provided promising evidence that feed products with methane-inhibiting properties can significantly reduce these emissions, particularly in the case of confined cattle.

Right to roam a disaster for farming, CLA president warns FOLLOWING reports that Labour, if they won the next election, would not support a ‘right to roam’ policy, Country Land and Business Association president Mark Tufnell said: “Right to roam would be disastrous for farming, wildlife and the environment, as creating a ‘free for all’ would destroy crops and delicate habitats.

“The CLA warmly welcomes Labour’s reported position and will continue working closely with the party to define and support responsible access to the countryside.

“The ‘right to roam’ campaign promotes ignoring public rights of way and open access land in favour of trespassing on private land. There are already over 140,000 miles of public rights of way in England and Wales alone, more than any other country of comparable size, and enough to walk around the Earth almost six times.

“Many farmers also give unofficial, permissive access of their own volition, and it is vital that landowners and walkers work together in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation.”

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Author takes inspiration from bishop for latest murder mystery novel SEMI-RETIRED solicitor, cathedral volunteer and author Radu Herklots takes inspiration from where he lives to furnish his murder mystery series.

Salisbury locals will find many of the locations his lead character, John Tedesco, frequents are very familiar.

In the next standalone novel in the John Tedesco Cathedral Murder Mystery series, Radu has taken inspiration from the appointment of the new Bishop of Salisbury to create a cosy whodunit as Tedesco navigates the trappings of cathedral

community life to discover the truth...

Tedesco lives in St Budeaux Place in the fictional city of Rhyminster, a mirror for de Vaux place just outside the Harnham Gate; he enjoys his daily sandwich from Jenks Bakery (which bears a striking resemblance to Reeves in the Market Square) and after a walk across the little river bridge he retrieves his Sunday paper from a shop reminiscent of Harham Local.

Other thinly veiled locations in the series include The Ray Mac stadium, the Old Mill at Harnham, The Haunch of Venison, Downtown, Figsbury Ring and the cathedral refectory, The latest John Tedesco novel follows the appointment of a controversial new bishop whose every pronouncement stirs up a hornet’s nest…

Bishop James appoints a new chief executive who instigates a reign of terror throughout the diocese.

But before the dean and the old establishment can take any effective steps to tame the worst excesses of the new regime, Bishop James is found dead, with some medieval lettering seemingly etched on his back.

The bewildered police forces decide to call on the services of John Tedesco and Lynne Davey as the acknowledged experts in strange goings on in the Church of England.

Radu said: “I got the idea for the new book when I was sitting in Salisbury Cathedral waiting for the ceremonial installation of the new Bishop of Salisbury last year.

“I was struck with the idea of a strong plot for the Cathedral Murder Mystery series: What if, instead of the excellent Bishop Stephen, a maverick had been appointed?

“Maybe someone with an extreme agenda, and a huge ego to match? I came up with a modern-day scenario where a turbulent priest – or turbulent bishop in this case – presented a threat to the old establishment as well as angering minority groups.

“On one level this is the latest instalment in a cosy crime series, but the subject matter also led me to ponder about the nature of contemporary society, both in and outside the cathedral setting. This has, I think, permeated the writing.”

The Turbulent Bishop is released on November 28 and is priced £9.99

Westminster Central Hall the launch venue for Wilton author’s book exploring photography and spirituality WESTMINSTER Central Hall was the venue recently for the launch of Letting Photos Speak, a new book exploring connections between photography and spirituality.

Philip Richter, a Methodist minister living in Wilton, formerly vice principal of the STETS ministerial training course based at Sarum College, is one of the authors.

He was joined at the launch by his co-authors: professional photographer and former Anglican military chaplain, Steve Radley, and Methodist colleague, Andy Lindley.

The book is aimed at anyone who takes photos, on standard cameras or smartphones, and

wants to explore personal meaning and well-being through their pictures.

Steve found photography particularly helpful in managing his memories of war. After serving in Afghanistan, he had been left with PTSD. He reveals how his camera offered him post-traumatic growth and a new appreciation of life.

The authors were inspired to write the book by their shared interest in photography and spirituality and the ways in which photography can be used to access the benefits of mindfulness and contemplation.

In a fast-paced society, it can be difficult to slow down and

become aware of the present moment.

They say they were keen to write a book which said, ‘hey, let’s use some of the inventions from the attentiongrabbing economy to help us appreciate the beauty of the world that we so often miss when we are rushing from task to task’.

Letting Photos Speak: visio divina and other approaches to contemplative photography, by Stephen J. Radley, Philip J. Richter, & Andy J. Lindley.

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‘1 in 4’ – an inspiring new single offers hope to miscarriage partners MISCARRIAGE is a heartbreaking experience for both women and their partners. Now, an inspiring music track released by alternative pop band Love Is Enough from Salisbury, examines the emotional impact of miscarriage, particularly on partners. The music offers hope as well awareness and is raising funds for a miscarriage charity.

When musician and songwriter Cameron Walker’s wife Nicole suffered an early miscarriage with their first baby in 2021, the couple were naturally devastated.

The positive result of this great sadness is that Cameron has recorded a new single with his band, ‘Love Is Enough’.

The new single is aptly called ‘1 in 4’, which is the staggering number of women that will suffer a miscarriage. The record is being released on Friday, October 27 and has already received much acclaim from those working in the music industry.

The experience of the miscarriage suffered by the couple was made worse by the fact that it was during lockdown due to Covid 19. Cameron was unable to go into the hospital with Nicole to support her at a time when she needed him most. They both had to face the distressing news that their first baby had died and because they were both alone it compounded the agony of this terrible loss.

Cameron explains: “Whilst I can only imagine what my wife was going through, particularly facing this terrible time alone, I felt that I was unable to really grieve for the loss of my child as I needed to be strong and support my distressed wife.”

raise awareness for the improved support that couples and partners should be able to receive.”

In addition, Cameron and his fellow band members in Love Is Enough: Thor Porter and Ben Whatsley, will be organising a fundraising event in Salisbury when they will have music, an auction and more to raise funds for this important cause.

The event has already gained enthusiastic response from potential sponsors. The band has also set up a Just Giving Page, which will donate funds to the Miscarriage Association.

Andy from Salisbury Radio has also been through the agony of miscarriage with his wife. He said: “1 in 4 absolutely captures the emotional rollercoaster that comes with miscarriage. My wife, Hannah, and I have sadly been through it twice.

“I felt utterly helpless and lost, unsure if I could help make her feel better about the situation. Talking helps. The more we can do to normalise miscarriage as a subject the better.

“What Cameron and the guys in Love Is Enough are doing is amazing. This can only help people who find themselves going through a miscarriage.”

As a happy coda to this story, Cameron and Nicole are delighted that they now have a young rainbow son called Atticus who was born in 2022.

The single can be heard on all streaming platforms from Friday, October 27.

Love Is Enough, pictured outside Salisbury Cathedral: Thor Porter, Cameron Walker and Ben Whatsley, with Cameron’s rainbow son Atticus Walker

The emotions that men suffer when facing the trauma of a miscarriage are often much overlooked. As Cameron says: “Although it is quite right that women should receive the bulk of support when suffering from a miscarriage, men, who are often their own worst enemies when discussing emotions, should also be encouraged to talk about how they feel.

“Their pain is just as valid.

Miscarriage should not be a taboo subject and there should be more knowledge and support for partners. It can be a very lonely time.”

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expresses his feelings through writing songs and lyrics. He therefore did the one thing that helped him cope with the emotion that he felt and that was to write a song about hope and finding a place for them both to be safe together.

“I really wanted to show others that whilst at the time you feel like you have no future and your time will never come, that there is always hope,” explains Cameron.

As well as releasing the single ‘1 in 4’, Cameron is keen to raise funds for miscarriage awareness. He said: “I would love to be able to help others and

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Climb on board this Playhouse train for a thrilling mystery ride Review by Brian MacReamoinn

WILTSHIRE Creative’s latest in-house production is a gripping psychological thriller, The Girl on the Train, based on Paula Hawkins’ bestseller.

First published in 2015, the book sold a staggering 20 million copies, making it the fastest-selling adult hardcover novel at the time.

The subsequent film adaptation shifted the action from suburban London to upstate New York, whereas this stage version (adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) retains the book’s English setting.

Fans of the original will enjoy seeing how it has been brought to life and can have fun comparing the play with the book and the film. Those who are fresh to the story will be gripped by a tense psychological mystery.

The plot revolves around Rachel, a bitter, alcoholic divorcee, who fantasises about the perfect couple – whom she calls Jess and Jason – that she sees every day through the window of her commuter train.

They happen to be neighbours of her ex-husband Tom and his new wife Anna, whom Rachel is terribly jealous of.

Then the real ‘Jess’ goes missing. And it turns out the missing young woman, Megan, used to be a babysitter for Tom and Anna’s daughter. The police become involved in the case. And before long, there is a murder.

We follow Rachel (Joanna van Kampen) as she tries to unravel the string of events that led to the disappearance of Megan (Emer McDaid). But Rachel is the ultimate unreliable narrator because her drink-induced blackouts mean that she cannot recall exactly what happened and who was or wasn’t implicated.

As the complex interrelationships between the

people involved – Megan’s husband Scott (Samuel Collings), Tom (Jonathan Firth) and his wife Anna (Phoebe Pryce), Megan’s therapist Kamal (Tiran Aakel) – reveal hidden motives, it’s not clear who to trust.

In among all the accusations and confrontations, some humorous dialogue offsets the often dark themes of alcoholism, divorce and coercive control.

Suspicion falls on each of the various characters in turn as Rachel remembers and misremembers what took place on the fateful night. The audience is reassured by the presence of a familiar figure in thrillers, the world-weary detective, Gaskill (Jason Merrells).

Director Loveday Ingram keeps everything moving swiftly and lucidly as the plot corkscrews with lots of twists and turns (see interview opposite).

The fractured narration, featuring several flashbacks, is complemented perfectly by atmospheric lighting (Jack Knowles) and unsettling sound effects (Elizabeth Purnell).

Breaking glass, blinding lights, shadowy figures, unexplained bloodstains and the rush of speeding trains all contribute to the disorienting effect.

Dan Light’s background video projection conveys the blurred and mixed-up images inside Rachel’s head. The minimalist set (designed by Adam Wiltshire) neatly conjures

From top: Jason Merrells and Joanna van Kampen, with Dan Light’s background video projections; Phoebe Pryce; Jonathan Firth and Joanna van Kampen; Jason Merrells and Joanna van Kampen’s scene is brought to life through atmospheric effects

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up the different locations: Rachel’s grungy bedsit; Tom and Anna’s smart home; Scott’s arty flat; a cold police interrogation room; a lonely railway underpass.

All the cast, especially Joanna van Kampen, who is on stage for most of the play, work brilliantly together to create an intriguing jigsaw puzzle. The packed Salisbury audience (at least those unfamiliar with the original story) are kept guessing until the end.

Catch this train before it leaves the station. At Salisbury Playhouse until November 11. www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

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Loveday Ingram: from Mamma Mia to the fascination of directing thrillers

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Katrina ffiske talks to Girl on a Train director, Loveday Ingram (centre, below), about the process involved in turning script to stage.

WILTSHIRE Creative is enticing us all to go to the theatre at Salisbury Playhouse for a tense, absorbing evening of intrigue.

From October 19 to November 11, The Girl on the Train, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, will be the main event.

Loveday Ingram welcomed the invitation to direct The Girl on the Train. She has directed plays in the West End, for the RSC and regionally throughout the UK and is thrilled to add Salisbury to her long list of venues.

“It is a privilege to direct this brilliant and vibrant adaptation by Rachel and Duncan,” Loveday told me. “This is powerful storytelling of an extraordinary novel and brilliant film, both of which I loved.

“I find directing thrillers fascinating. It is our job to take the audience on a rollercoaster of an adventure, and take them through twists and turns of events.

“We have to manipulate how the thriller unravels and it is my responsibility as a director to get the shape right. When rehearsing we have to be careful not to give any of the plot away too early – if an actor speaks in the wrong tone or reacts in the

wrong way we may give something away to the audience.”

Loveday tells me how she works closely with the writers, Rachel and Duncan. “It has been a joy to work with them. As we rehearse, the script can change very slightly, and they are both happy to listen to what the group has to say.

“We have a wonderful cast led by Joanna van Kampen (Rachel Watson), Jonathan Firth (Tom Watson) and Jason Merrells (D.I. Gaskill).

“Joanna and I did agree that she had to try and learn all her lines in advance of rehearsals, she barely leaves the stage so it was important for the flow of rehearsals.”

With an impressive list of plays behind her, including being assistant director on the original production of Mamma Mia, I wondered what were Loveday’s happiest memories?

“Working in the West End, in the heart of theatreland, being surrounded by so many performers and creatives was a fabulous experience.

“Working on Mamma Mia was immensely exciting. There was a lot of

money at stake in the production, there was a big band, big cast, glamorous sets and costumes. We now know how successful the production was but on the first night it was very, very tense.

“It was a magical moment seeing the audience get to their feet at the end of the evening.”

With three weeks of intense rehearsing, Loveday has not had much time to enjoy Salisbury. “I am looking forward to having some down time to look around the Cathedral and exploring the city.

“I have to say we are all loving being part of Wiltshire Creative and their team. It can be strange just arriving at a theatre and working intensely for a short time but everyone has been so supportive and organised. They have made us all feel so welcome, which helps create a relaxed atmosphere for us to work in.

“We are all excited to see how the audience will react to this tense thriller and hope audiences will enjoy it as much as we are enjoying creating it.”

The Girl on the Train runs until November 11.

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Fordingbridge Pickleball pioneer tastes victory in national finals

By James Reid at Bolton Arena

PICKLEBALL entrepreneur Mark Mars believes the sport will continue to go from strength to strength after experiencing his first English Nationals.

Mars, 48, first picked up a paddle back in February but has quickly become immersed in the pickleball world and now runs his own newsletter, podcast and shop called Pickleball Addiction.

The Fordingbridge dad of three has dedicated himself to his new venture following the loss of his previous business and is hoping his previous expertise can help drive the sport forward in the UK. “I had a business until the start of this year which was helping content creators monetise content,” he explained.

“Last year, five people came to us about starting pickleball blogs.

I had never heard of it and that’s where I found out about it. Ten years into being a dad, not done a lot of exercise for a while, I was looking for something. I had to start all over again but it gave me

What is pickleball?

PICKLEBALL is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net.

It was invented in 1965, in Bainbridge Island, Seattle, USA by Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum and Bill Bell. The name is a reference to the thrown-together, leftover, non-starters in the ‘pickle boat’ of crew races.

Mark Mars (centre) holds aloft the team trophy

an opportunity to get into pickleball business.

“Within the first week of losing my last business, I figured I had some time on my hands, I reached out to brands to see if I could start selling paddles.

“I have been a content creator for a long time, building audiences is what I do, so I started a newsletter and a podcast.

In the UK, there was no newsletter and there was no video podcast. There is not really much money now but hopefully it is a case of getting in early and Basic rules The ball is served underhand from the right side of the court and is played diagonally across to the other service court.

The defending side has to let the ball bounce first before it can be returned and, subsequently, the serving side also has to let the ball bounce.

It is only on the third ball that the ball can be returned immediately. Either you can play a volley or you can let the ball bounce first.

Points can only be scored by the serving side. You win a point if the defending side does not manage to return the ball, hits the ball out, does not let the serve ball bounce, volleys in the non-volley zone, or is hit

being one of the early birds.

“We want to get more facilities, everybody is still playing on badminton courts but it is growing fast. It is easy to set up and easy to get started.”

Over the past year, pickleball has seen a meteoric rise in the UK due to its inclusive and accessible nature, with an estimated 12,000 regular players and over 450 venues offering the sport across the country.

There were 682 athletes in attendance at National Championships at the Bolton

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by the ball. The game ends when one of the parties gets 11 points, with a 2-point lead.

When a side scores a point, the same person serves, but from the other side of the court.

When a player loses a point, his or her partner serves from the side of the court where he

Arena, up from 430 at the 2022 event. The four-day event saw a number of different categories across singles, mixed doubles and gender doubles, as well as a showpiece Major League Pickleball team event, with Mars’ Pickleball Addiction-sponsored team coming out victorious.

And the 48-year-old hailed the welcoming nature of the sport as key to its ever-widening appeal.

“It is so much fun,” he added. “It helps that it is not a serious sport yet, there is not a lot of money in the game.

“The game lends itself to being more friendly, you are close to each other on court, there is a lot of banter. It is a really social game.”

The 2023 English Nationals took place at Bolton Arena from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, October 29. This year’s English Nationals was sponsored by Skechers, Franklin, Scan and UK Pickleball Shop, Head to https://www. pickleballengland.org/ to find out more or to find your nearest place to play. or she is standing at the moment.

If this service also fails to score, service goes to the opponent and the opponent begins the service on the right.

For the first service, however, the service changes sides after only one serve.

When playing singles, the player serves from the left if he or she has an uneven number of points, and from the right with an even number of points.

This is how scoring is kept: 1-0-1 means that the serving side has 1 point, the other side has no points, and this is the first server. https://www.pickleballengland. org/what-is-pickleball/

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Old Sarum airfield plans leave a lot to be desired and face huge local opposition I WRITE to offer an alternative view to your article, Lift Off for 300-homes plan for Airfield, which we felt was misinformed, misleading and mistaken in its vision of the future.

The article fails to mention from whence came, “positive feedback was received and the current plan has been developed to the current planning permission”.

The two statements are not truthful and we wish to expand the reasons why in this letter.

There is huge opposition to Planning Application PL/2023/07368 and we draw your attention to the Wiltshire Council website where there are already almost a hundred objections to this proposal. https://development.wiltshire. gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/ a0i3z00001C2it1AAB/ pl202307368?tabset-8903c=3 It should be remembered that this is one of only three grass airfields left in the country, but not only that, but it has all the support buildings and technical support with a full boundary perimeter that is fully intact, which is rare.

Concerns over the validity of the application The new planning application has many inconsistencies. ● The planners have two lesser planning applications that are in breach of the terms in those agreements. Please see Planning Enforcement (ENF/2023/00275). This is not a firm foundation on which to believe this new application will be honoured to the letter. ● The planners have no love of this airfield. The owners of the airfield have already taken steps to damage this heritage site by the alleged

demolition of the Underground Operations Room. While this was not a listed building, it was still at the time of its demise, protected under the Conservation Area status. ● How can the grade listed hanger that is in a state of collapse be a part of their restoration plans when they do not own this structure?

The commitment to refurbish Hangar 3 is misleading, as this building is now owned by a separate company, which is unnamed in the application.

The inspector noted at the last application that maintenance of flying at Old Sarum Airfield would still be secure even if planning permission was not granted. ● It is somewhat strange that during the first planning application, that they closed the airfield for a considerable period and evicted all the private small aircraft. It was only the existing sky diving operation (with whom they had a contract) that forced the restoration of flying operations. ● It is curious that no attempt has been made to raise any funds by other means. Selling shares to residents, raffles, national lottery, special events, fundraising events or approaching neighbours for ideas.

We would suggest that rather than show fairytale pictures, you should send your photographer down to the site and show how over 30 years of neglect and lack of investment has allowed this unique historic site to achieve its current miserable state.

Perhaps take a spade to see the old Operations Room? ● The siting and incursion of

Inquiry highlights ministerial mess I AM currently watching, and at times, listening, to the Covid Inquiry hearings Name after name, the same story unfolds, politicians promoted above their ability, with remits beyond their skillset, unable to handle the extraordinary events that took place back in 2019-2020.

While it does make for good drama, and no doubt, there are production companies rubbing their hands with glee, it does prompt the thought that perhaps once this is done, but never dusted, we should perhaps demand an in independent inquiry into the very act of government itself, particularly ministerial departments.

What stands out also is that no-one seemed to believe their colleagues capable of handling even non-pandemic events, yet

they are propped up by those on the same gravy train.

It can’t help, surely, that many of our ministers hold a number of other jobs.

When I worked, it was all I could manage, physically and mentally, to put 100% effort into one job. Yet, we are expected to accept that our ministers, the ones running the country, no less, which I assume is a tough enough task, can manage two, sometimes three.

I’m sure the many thousands of pounds they are paid is a help, but as this current inquiry has shown, when you aren’t that competent at one job, perhaps it is time we had another inquiry to help them refocus energies.

I wonder if John Glen and Desmond Swayne agree?

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development of Area C, contradicts the current framework, as outlined in county planning regulations, concerning the definition of ‘small villages’, which states ‘in-fill only’ and this means that only 20 houses may be built for the benefit of Ford residents.

The 315 houses (reduced from over 400 in the previous failed application) is not a radical change to the previous plan which was rejected. The appeal failed and the subsequent High Court appeal failed.

It is suggested that the precedent has been established in law.

We do not believe it will create a ‘unified, vibrant community’, the SOS – Save Old Sarum Facebook group pays testament to that

misguided ‘happy clappy’ statement to be in serious error.

We are totally opposed to this ridiculous plan and are preparing to go through the months or years of arguments to protect our historic heritage from Old Sarum Castle and the view from its beautiful ramparts going back two millennia.

Finally, we would draw your attention to the SOS – Save Old Sarum website (https://www. saveoldsarum.co.uk/) and to the Laverstock and Ford Parish Council who are acting as an interface with the Wiltshire Council and local community.

Thank you for your kind attention in this matter and the hope you will print this letter to balance the views expressed in your published article.

ANTHONY C. DWECK Wiltshire

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Cannabis and cash seized in county lines crackdown across New Forest CANNABIS and cash were seized during a week-long drug crackdown on county lines operations in the New Forest.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police officers seized drugs and hundreds of pounds in cash between October 9 and 15, after running drug-related operations, including a warrant, across the area.

On October 9, officers arrested a 36-year-old Southampton man at an address in Kitchers Close, Hythe. A mobile phone, cannabis and £530 in cash were also seized at the property.

He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug and assault of an emergency worker. The detained man was later released on conditional bail, pending further enquiries.

Also that day, officers executed a drugs warrant at an address in Gregory Gardens, Totton. Several cannabis plants were discovered inside the address and were subsequently seized.

Then, on Wednesday, October 11, a 35-year-old Holbury man was stopped in a vehicle in Foresters Road, Fawley. Several small bags of suspected Class A drugs were also seized by officers.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, failing to stop for police and driving with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.

The man was released under investigation for the suspected driving offences and received a conditional caution in relation to the possession of Class A drugs.

On the same day, a visit to an address in Knightstone Grange, Hythe, led to the arrest

of a 23-year-old man from London. He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs.

It comes after cannabis, mobile phones and £600 in cash were all seized.

Jamali Calvert, 23, of Garnet Road in Brent, London, was later charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, and remanded in custody. He will appear at Southampton Crown Court on November 10.

County lines refers to when drug gangs from major cities set up networks in regional areas and use vulnerable people and children to carry, store and sell their drugs for them. The line refers to the phone line being used.

Inspector Darren Ord said: “The week of action saw our officers working extremely hard to put a dent in the district’s drug dealing operation.

“County lines can have a significant impact on crime in our communities.

Targeting them is a priority for us, as we know they are associated with exploitation, organised criminality and violence.

“This week of activity was also an opportunity to support and protect those who are most vulnerable to county lines - those who become victims of exploitation.

“We all have a responsibility to look for the signs of exploitation, such as a child with new clothing, an expensive phone or unexplained cash.

“Their behaviour may have also suddenly changed, or they may have suddenly started going missing.

“You are our eyes and ears, so please continue to report information about drug dealing or exploitation to us – it allows us to take action and lock up criminals.

“We will continue to target county lines networks and their associated crimes in our area, holding them to account for their actions and making their lives as difficult as possible.”

Anyone who believes that they are a victim of county lines, or has information about drug dealing in their neighbourhood, should contact police on 101 or report online, always calling 999 in an emergency, or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111. https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ The Children’s Society is a charity that supports children and vulnerable young people effected by County Lines and other crimes and abuse. https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

New Forest West MP visits Fordingbridge repair café A REPAIR café had a Parliamentary presence at the weekend with a visit from its local MP. Sir Desmond Swayne (Con, New Forest West) dropped in to the Fordingbridge Repair Café – part of the town’s Greener Living project – at the Avonway Community Centre.

A Dutch idea, the café encourages people to repair, recycle and re-use older equipment, rather than buy new.

Sir Desmond signed the Fordingbridge ‘UK repair and re-use Declaration’ and met

organisers and repairers during his visit.

The objective of the Declaration is to make recycling easier, lawful and more affordable, through tax advantages and repair voucher schemes.

The Repair Café meets on the third Saturday of each month in the annexe of Avonway, and encourages people to bring their items to be repaired and stay to help.

This enables them to learn the requisite skills for themselves, so that they can continue repairing, recycling and re-using their goods.

Dave Sanders (Project Lead, left) and Steve Tonkin (one of the repairers, right) discussing details with Sir Desmond Swayne MP

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Salvation Army Christmas gift appeal offers hope to the lonely THE SALVATION Army is once again hosting a Christmas Gift Appeal to support families and those living on their own with appropriate gifts and some seasonal cheer this Christmas.

The church and social care provider based on Salt Lane is appealing for new gifts for children, young adults and people of all ages who will be alone over the Christmas period.

The charity partners with other like-minded groups to distribute the gifts via a network of health visitors, housing welfare officers, social and family workers, as well as schools and the probation service.

“We are so blessed to be part of such a kind and thoughtful community,” said Captain Martin Davison who coordinates the appeal from Salisbury Salvation Army.

“Each year it surprises us how the needs that are identified by our partners, who visit and support those facing challenging times, are matched

Some of The Salvation Army partner organisations donating and delivering Gifts to the Salisbury Community

through the generosity of our local community.”

The Salvation Army Church and Community Hub on Salt Lane, will be open to receive gifts on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am till 1pm right up until Christmas Eve when the final gifts are delivered.

Presents need to be new and unwrapped so that the healthcare and social work professionals, who deliver the presents, can match the gift with the age and ability of the child, taking into account any special learning needs or family circumstances.

Past experience has shown

that presents for teenagers are the most challenging to source, so gifts of toiletries or sporting goods are also much appreciated for this age group.

“We try to add a little bit of extra Christmas cheer where we can for the families identified to us as going through difficult times,” added Captain Davison.

“Where possible, it’s good to add some tins of biscuits or sweets as extra gifts to make the family time more special so these items are also most welcome.”

It’s an especially busy time for The Salvation Army because its band shares Christmas carols in the city centre on Saturdays, as well as leading carol services and sing-a-longs in care homes and community centres.

The Salvation Army will also be leading community carol singing in the Guildhall Square at 5pm on Christmas Eve. The event is organised by Salisbury City Council as part of its Christmas in Salisbury programme of free family entertainment.

Diocese responds to Past Cases Review 2 report THE DIOCESE of Salisbury has responded to the publication of the Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) national report on the Church of England, along with feedback from its local inspection.

The Rt Revd Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury, said: “The Diocese acknowledges that their handling of past safeguarding cases has, on occasion, not always been as effective as it should have been. This is a regret, and the diocese apologises for any pain it may have caused to victims, survivors, and all those involved.”

The PCR2 was run in all Church of England dioceses between 2019-2022. It followed Past Cases Review 1 (PCR1) which was originally commissioned because of several

Church of England clergy and church officers being charged with sexual offences against children. PCR1 was conducted between 2007 and 2009.

However, in May 2016, concerns were raised regarding PCR1 judgements and limitations in relation to its execution.

As a result, Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) was commissioned by the Archbishops’ Council in 2019 as part of the overall ‘commitment to improving the way in which the Church responds to allegations and concerns’.

The national report was published in October 2022.

A statement on the Diocese website states: “Throughout this review, the Diocese has cooperated fully with the

Independent Reviewers, who were given free access to all relevant files and documentation.

“As a result of the PCR2 process, a number of recommendations have been made, some of which are national, and others are specific to the local context.”

Bishop Stephen added: “It is good that PCR2 is now completed, and I am grateful for the patience of victims and survivors of abuse. This Diocese is publishing its report in full.

“I am also grateful to the Independent Reviewers for their rigorous investigation and subsequent recommendations which, insofar as not already implemented, are being actively pursued. We are determined to continue work to ensure the

church is a safe place for all.”

Jem Carter, Salisbury diocesan safeguarding adviser said: “We look to continually improve our response to safeguarding incidents, and even before these reports were made public, significant changes have already been made to the way concerns of this nature are now responded to.

“A key area we have focused on is improving our support to victims and survivors of abuse – who must sit at the very heart of all we do.”

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues featured in the review, or you have a concern regarding a safeguarding issue, visit: https://www. churchofengland.org/ safeguarding

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Dean of Salisbury to launch his latest book at Salisbury Cathedral THE INFERNAL Word – Notes from a Rebel Angel, the new book from The Revd Nicholas Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury, will have a launch event at Salisbury Cathedral on Tuesday, December 5.

Tickets are now on sale for the event which will be cohosted by the cathedral and Canterbury Press and will feature an hour of conversation and questions, music by Wiltshire harpist and former chorister Katie Salomon, followed by a book signing session.

Led by Canon Tim Daykin, former broadcaster and member of the Salisbury Cathedral Chapter, the Infernal Word conversation will explore the book and its central character (a rebel angel who sided with Satan in his insurgency and was cast out of Heaven), along with some of the Christian ideas that underpin the narrative.

It is safe to say the Dean’s narrator is one unhappy devil, perplexed by the triumph of good over evil and the stories of salvation, so expect some irreverent moments.

Over the course of 12 chapters the book discusses a

The Revd Nicholas Papadopulos wrote in the rebel angel’s voice

Credit: Spencer Mulholland

dozen of God’s significant encounters with humanity – each of which takes place on a mountain top, from Mount Ararat where Noah’s ark pitched up, to the Mount of Ascension where Jesus ‘returns to heaven’.

“I have always been more interested in questions than answers, both as a criminal lawyer and as a priest. Posing difficult questions identifies the real issues,” said Nicholas Papadopulos, who grew up in Kent and worked for seven years as barrister specialising in

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criminal law, both defending and prosecuting.

“Writing in the rebel angel’s voice has allowed me to have fun whilst at the same time compelling me to work out what faith in God really means to me.

“They say the devil has all the best tunes – well, what better way to challenge the accepted narrative of faith than through the eyes of a rebel, an angelic non-believer with plenty of attitude.”

Described by Archbishop Justin Welby as ‘deceptively

simple, profoundly insightful and immensely entertaining’ and by the author and historian Tom Holland as ‘Milton’s rebel angels re-imagined for the 21st century’, The Infernal Word – Notes from a Rebel Angel began as a series of addresses preached by the Dean on Good Friday, when he was the Canon Treasurer at Canterbury Cathedral, and subsequently expanded at Salisbury Cathedral.

Years in preparation, the book and the conversation in the cathedral offer a fresh perspective on familiar Biblical stories.

The Infernal Word, the conversation, takes place at 6.45pm on Thursday, December 5 (doors open at 6.30pm) and free tickets are available via the cathedral website. Please book in advance if possible because there will be refreshments available on arrival, which can be taken to your seats.

The Dean will be available to sign copies of his book after the conversation. Books can be pre-ordered with tickets via the website and picked up on the night. A small number will also be on sale on the night.

Health & Wellbeing

HCRG Care Group to continue supporting Wiltshire families FOLLOWING a tender process, Wiltshire Council has extended HCRG Care Group’s contract to deliver public health nursing services across Wiltshire.

The independent community health services provider was initially awarded the contract in 2016 on the basis that it would bring together a range of services into a Wiltshire-focused service, delivering services for families from within the local authority’s borders.

The company, whose services are rated as Good by

Care Quality Commission, has now been awarded a £7m contract to continue its provision until at least March 2029.

The services, commissioned

by Wiltshire Council, include 0-5 services (health visiting), 5-19 services, the Family Nurse Partnership and parenting programme Baby Steps.

Pat Birchall, chief operating officer at HCRG Care Group, said: “We are delighted to be able to build on the work we have done to transform services

to change people’s lives across Wiltshire over the past seven years.

“This is testament to our amazing staff who consistently deliver a high-quality service to families in our local communities.”

Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, cabinet member for Public Health at Wiltshire Council said: “This is a key service for Wiltshire, providing a wide range of support and services for our children, young people and families.

“I am very pleased this contract has been agreed with HCRG Care Group and I look forward to hearing more positive stories of the good work in the future.”

The national healthcare provider is among the largest independent sector organisations delivering public health nursing services in England with similar services in Bath and North East Somerset, Essex and Lancashire employing more than 5,000 people across the country.

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Samaritans: 70 years of listening

By Brian Hicks

ON 2nd November 1953, Chad Varah, a vicar and writercartoonist, answered the first ever call to a brand-new helpline in London for people contemplating suicide.

Throughout his career Chad had offered counselling to his parishioners and wanted to do something more specific to help people contemplating suicide. In Chad’s own words, the service was just “a man willing to listen, with a base and an emergency telephone”.

Chad Varah, founder of Samaritans, answers the phone.

“In an emergency the citizen turns to the telephone and dials 999. There ought to be an emergency number for suicidal people, I thought,” Chad Varah, founder of Samaritans, has said.

But back then, Samaritans was a far cry from the organisation which now includes 23,000 volunteers.

For many years, Chad would work all day and stay up until 2am or 3am writing scripts and cartoons to make ends meet. In his own words, his church stipend was only enough to pay Vivan Prosser, his secretary.

But, in the summer of 1953, Chad was offered charge of the parish of St Stephen in the City of London, a post which gave him the time he needed to launch what he called a ‘999 for the suicidal’. And, on 2nd November 1953, with Vivan’s help, Chad started taking calls. This date is recognised as Samaritans’ official birthday.

Chad knew the service would only work if people knew about it. Luckily, his work writing and illustrating articles for children’s comics meant he had contacts at many national newspapers.

In December 1953, just a month after launching, the Daily Mirror coined the phrase, ‘Telephone Good Samaritan’.

Although Samaritans is not a religious organisation, the name stuck and word spread far and wide.

Chad and Vivan received calls from people who needed support on the phone and face to face, and from many people who wanted to volunteer.

At first, Chad was sceptical of these volunteers. He let them sit with people as they waited for a counselling appointment with Chad. But often people would pour out their problems to volunteers and many felt no need to speak to Chad afterwards.

As Chad once said: “It soon became evident that the volunteers were doing the clients more good than I was.”

The power of volunteers – to listen, confidentially and without judgement – turned out to be the real strength of the service. In February 1954, Chad officially handed over the task of supporting the callers to volunteers, and Samaritans as we know it today was born.

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Today, the charity has around 23,000 volunteers and more than 200 branches in locations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland and has taken over 134m calls.

Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.

In 2022 alone, Samaritans volunteers responded to more than 3.2m calls for help – this includes by phone, email, online chat and letters. Our 24-hour listening service has truly come to be what Chad first envisioned – and more.

In 2021, Samaritans volunteers held over 1,500 outreach events and raised awareness at events with over half a million attendees. And we’re working in schools, prisons, hospitals, and communities, and have a long-running partnership with Network Rail to reduce suicides on the railways.

“The challenge now is to look to the future. As the way people choose to communicate changes over time, we need to continue to evolve, combining technology with compassion, to reach people who still so desperately need our help.” – Felicity Varah, daughter of Chad Varah.

Samaritans is a critical service, needed now more than ever, and as the world changes, Samaritans is investing in new technologies to make sure we can reach the people who need us.

Sarah Flanaghan of Salisbury & District Samaritans said: “Our branch was opened in 1962 and nowadays has around 120 active listening and support volunteers.

“Last year we took over 20,000 calls and responded to around 1,800 emails from people suffering some level of emotional distress. Our outreach team is active, and we also train and support the listeners at Erlestoke Prison.

“Life can be tough and difficult, and at times emotions can be overwhelming, and we do our best to support people as they explore their feelings and options and try to find a way through. Samaritans are available day or night, 365 days a year.

People can call us for free on 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org.

“We’re also always looking for more volunteers to join us in supporting our callers and to help us fulfil Samaritans’ vision that fewer people die by suicide. You can find out more about volunteering as either a listening or support volunteer at www.samaritans.org.”

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Trustees Week acknowledges and celebrates their vital voluntary role

Wessex Community Action is the council for voluntary services in Wiltshire and provides practical support for community organisations on funding, governance, planning, policy development, recruiting and leadership.

This monthly volunteering column looks at all aspects of volunteering and how people can give up their time for the benefit of their communities.

TRUSTEE Week, from November 6 to 10, highlights the vital role that trustees can play in supporting, shaping and guiding charities and voluntary groups.

It’s also a chance to celebrate their contribution and thank them for their commitment.

Even though they play such an important role, trustees are volunteers too.

Many people who give up their time to be a trustee see it as a great way of contributing to causes they care about and developing strategic and leadership skills at the same time.

Being a trustee can also help with professional development and add depth to a CV by providing experience of being a non-executive director. The work can include devising a strategic vision, influencing, negotiation and managing risk.

Even those with experience find it stimulating to use it in a different context.

Damian Haasjes is head of business development and community engagement for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, but also finds time to volunteer as a trustee for Wiltshire Scouts and Wiltshire Community Foundation. “I believe in these organisations, I think they do

“It takes you out of your comfort zone of where you are, it still uses those skills you have but you apply them in a different way and I think that I’ve definitely gained learning from that and taken that back into my work.”

Wessex Community Action works with charities and groups across the county to help support their trustees, particularly those who are new in the role. We provide training to help them understand their volunteer roles and responsibilities, to help them lead the fantastic charity work across Wiltshire.

An ideal place to look for trustee opportunities is Wiltshire Together, a digital community platform hosted by Wessex Community Action. On it, organisations and charities manage all their own content and activities so it’s always up to date, and users are connected straight back to that organisation.

It’s free to use and allows users to browse and pledge interest for the opportunities listed. Users can also set up a member profile that allows them to log their volunteer hours, which can help with CVs and employability prospects.

The site now has a new Volunteering in Wiltshire page and can be found at wiltshiretogether.org.uk.

To find out more about trustee training and support to register interest in volunteering, contact volunteer and community development worker Sarah Pickering at volunteerdev@ wessexcommunityaction.org.uk.

Damian Haasjes says he enjoys the challenge of being a trustee of Wiltshire Scouts and Wiltshire Community Foundation and has developed his skills as a result of volunteering

really great work and from my point of view, I just want to be able to help,” he said.

“The thing about scouting is I don’t have the capacity or ability to run a scout group or something like that but I still really wanted to help because I really love the organisation. Being on the executive committee as a trustee was something I could do.”

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St Thomas’ Christmas Tree Festival will offer creativity and seasonal joy CHRISTMAS is a special time and St Thomas’s Church in Salisbury is once again holding its annual tree festival. One of the biggest and best attended events of its type in the UK, the festival opens on Tuesday, December 5 and runs to Sunday, 10 December.

Up to 100 decorated trees and nativity scenes will be on display, all submitted from local organisations and individuals, and all provided to raise money for our nominated charities.

This year, donations will be collected for two worthy local charities, Salisbury Alzheimer’s

Support and Salisbury Trust for The Homeless. Last year the festival was visited by 12,000

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The festive atmosphere and the visual feast are enhanced throughout by a banquet of festive music served up by leading local groups, choirs, soloists and bands.

Seasonal treats and snacks available from our festive catering team. Year after year, many people, whether residents, local visitors or tourists from further afield, make a special point of visiting the festival.

The festival marks the start to the church’s celebrations. On December 16, there are two

festive celebrations, starting with Christmas Delights, a Christmas Music entertainment at 12.15 followed at 4pm by the children’s Christingle Service.

The following day, at 6pm, the traditional St Thomas’ Carols by Candlelight early evening service is scheduled.

With the popular Carols for busy people, with mulled wine and mince pies, taking place on December 19 at 1.10pm.

The festive period culminates with Midnight Mass, December 24, and the family service at 10.15am, Christmas Day. www.stthomassalisbury.co.uk

Ringwood Waldorf School Christmas Bazaar A MUCH anticipated seasonal event in Ringwood Waldorf School’s community calendar, the Christmas Bazaar takes place on Saturday, December 9 from 11am to 4pm.

The bazaar is free to enter and features a whole day of activities, including an artisan market, children’s activities, live music and entertainment, a homemade lunch and BBQ, coffee, cakes and punch, and a raffle.

Visitors can also experience the magical gnome garden, created by parents with tiny fairy-like features.

The Christmas Bazaar has been running for nearly 30 years and it is always very well attended by the school and local community.

It’s the highlight of the year for many children and is a magical day for young and old.

No dogs, except assistance dogs are allowed on site and parking is limited.

Ringwood Waldorf School, Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN. Pencil the date in your diaries and we hope to see you there. ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk

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Government to recruit thousands of tech talents into digital roles by 2025

THE government has pledged to next generation of tech talent to recruit approximately 2,500 ‘tech be able to learn their trade, talents’ into digital roles within helping government to make the government by June 2025. services better for the public.

The recruitment drive will be “These apprenticeships are carried out through a new going to build great new digital apprenticeship and early talent careers and capabilities both in programmes.

Whitehall and across the The Cabinet Office announced country.” the new digital apprenticeship The Civil Service Digital, Data programme at the end of and Technology profession has September, which will support grown by 19% between April the recruitment of 500 early 2022 and April 2023, and over career entrants into digital roles 600 senior civil servants have this financial year across been upskilled on digital and data government. essentials.

The programme will provide Both the digital secondments the opportunity for both civil programme and new servants and new entrants to be apprenticeship recruitment drive recruited into the most in demand will also support a new target for data and technology roles, such Digital roles within government and the Civil Service grew by 19% in 6% of the overall Civil Service the course of the past year workforce to be members of the as cyber security technologists Credit: pikisuperstar/Freepik and software developers. digital, data and technology The remaining 2,000 challenges, such as cyber security and new profession. opportunities will include 1,300 additional emerging technology, with the launch of a Minister for the Cabinet Office Jeremy digital apprenticeship programme roles,and new Digital Secondments Programme Quin, said: “[This] drives forward our plans 700 roles created through an expansion of scheme which is now open for applications. for a modern Civil Service equipped with existing departmental digital programmes, Both of these major digital skills the skills and capabilities needed to harness such as the Software Developer announcements build on the vision of the power of digital, data and technology.

Programme. minister for the Cabinet Office, Jeremy Quin, “By attracting and retaining the best Meanwhile, some of the UK’s best to modernise and reform the civil service. talent, we will keep pace with technological technical minds from industry are being Alex Burghart, parliamentary secretary change and deliver more efficient services called to work on the country’s biggest for the Cabinet Office, said: “We want the for the British public.”

Extra support for young jobseekers announced THOUSANDS of 16-24-yearolds will be given access to additional support in finding and securing work, it has been announced.

The Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Youth Offer is to be expanded, in a bid to address the number of ‘economically inactive’ young people.

The announcement will see the expansion of the DWP’s Youth Offer to economically inactive claimants, who were previously ineligible, as part of welfare reforms the Government is introducing to reduce economic inactivity and help more people back into work.

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support offered to young Universal Credit claimants, which was previously only available to young people deemed closest to work.

The expansion will see the support offered to thousands of economically inactive claimants – those who are seen as further away from and who face more challenges finding long term work.

The change will give more than 30,000 of 16-24-year-olds the option to access three types of support through the Youth Offer: additional time with a Work Coach early in their claim; access to Youth Hubs; and Youth Employability Coaches.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP (Con, Central Devon), said: “My department is introducing the next generation of welfare reforms to reduce economic inactivity and help thousands more people into work.

“Expanding the Youth Offer will not only help to grow the economy, it will change lives – providing more young people with the pay, purpose and mental health advantages that we know work brings.”

Barry Fletcher, CEO of Youth Futures Foundation, said: “We welcome the extension of the Youth Offer, which will provide support to more young people in their search for a job.

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New laws aiming to help EV drivers NEW laws aimed at helping electric vehicle (EV) drivers have been passed.

The Government said millions of EV drivers will benefit from easier and more reliable public charging thanks to the new rules, which were approved by MPs on October 24.

Regulations set to come into force aim to ensure prices across chargepoints are transparent and easy to compare and that a large proportion of new public chargepoints have contactless payment options.

Providers will also be required to open up their data, so drivers can easily find an available chargepoint that meets

their needs.

It will open up data for apps, online maps and in-vehicle software, making it easier for drivers to locate chargepoints, check their charging speeds and determine whether they are working and available for use.

Thee measures come as the country reaches record levels of public charging infrastructure, with numbers growing 42% year on year.

Technology and decarbonisation minister, Jesse Norman, said the new rules would help the UK make the transition to 80% of new cars

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James Court, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Association England, said: “Better reliability, clearer pricing, easier payments, plus the potentially game-changing opportunities of open data are all a major step forward for EV drivers and should make the UK one of the best places to charge in the world.

“As the rollout of charging infrastructure gathers momentum, these regulations will ensure quality and help put consumers needs at the heart of this transition.”

The laws follow the government’s recent announcement of a range of measures to speed up the installation of chargepoints through the Plan for Drivers, including reviewing the grid connections process for installation and extending chargepoint grants for schools.

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and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain to be zero emission by 2030 - reaching 100% by 2035.

“Over time, these new regulations will improve EV charging for millions of drivers, helping them find the chargepoints they want, providing price transparency so that they can compare the cost of different charging options, and updating payment methods.

“They will make the switch to electric easier than ever for drivers, support the economy and help the UK reach its 2035 goals.”

Once the regulations come into force, drivers will also be able to contact free 24/7 helplines for any issues accessing charging on public roads.

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