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November 20, 2023

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National Grid’s £5k for groups Page 6

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The region remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice ARMISTICE Day and Remembrance Sunday services were held across the region, honouring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

In Salisbury, a small ceremony in the Guildhall Square marked Armistice Day. Remembrance Sunday was marked by a ceremony led by the Royal British Legion and supported by Salisbury City Council and St Thomas’s Church.

The two-minute silence was impeccably observed.

Following this, a parade marched along New Canal, where the deputy lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sebastian Warrack, accompanied by the undersheriff of Wiltshire, Christopher Bromfield and Salisbury’s mayor, Cllr Atiqul Hoque took the salute. The parade then headed to St. Thomas’s Church for the Sunday Service.

Many care homes in the region held their own services of remembrance.

A number of veterans attended service at Braemar Lodge, among them were Jackie Cash, home manager, who nursed in the Princess Mary Royal Air Force Nursing Service, and companionship team member Graham Ballard, a former staff sergeant in the Royal Horse Artillery, who played the Last Post on the bugle before the silence and sounded Reveille afterwards.

Following the service, Commander Douglas Parish, a 98-year-old D-Day veteran, spoke of the enduring value of Remembrance.

“We have a responsibility to keep memories alive,” he said. “I thought back in the 1970s that the world might move on from Remembrance but I think it has become stronger over these past 20 years.

“We must never forget the poignant message that for our tomorrows they gave their

From top: Salisbury’s Remembrance parade; Amesbury’s war memorial, 1st Amesbury Girls’ Brigade group with mayor, Cllr. Dr. Monica Devendran , Graham Ballard plays The Last Post at Braemar Lodge, the service at Wellington Academy

todays. If we don’t remember, it will all happen again.”

Also attending the event was Jonathan Everett, chairman of the Royal British Legion Salisbury Branch. He said: “It’s important for us as

representatives of the Royal British Legion to go to care homes and say thank-you to the people in them who have served.

“It was a privilege to visit Braemar Lodge and have the chance to sit down and listen to

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the memories of the veterans there.

In Amesbury, 1st Amesbury Girls’ Brigade group participated in the town’s Remembrance Sunday parade. They were invited by the Royal British Legion to plant poppies in the vicinity of the cross.

Ahead of the day, the Girls’ Brigade group studied the history of remembrance and practised basic marching drills.

During the parade, the girls in smart uniform marched through the local town to a full service at St Mary and St Melor Church, which was attended by around 1,000 people.

Anthea Herrett, co-team leader, 1st Amesbury Girls’ Brigade, said: “It is wonderful, every year, to be part of such a large public display of respect for our veterans and heroes of the past. We feel very honoured.”

Many schools have strong family connections with the armed forces and held their own Remembrance services.

The Wellington Academy, that serves Lugdershall and Tidworth, has its own Combined Cadet Force, which currently has 60 cadets.

The school’s service began with the cadets parading through the academy’s foyer, proudly showcasing the British flag and their own Combined Cadets Force flag. The service was led

by Reverend Tim Laundon, with visitors, members of the armed forces, local councillors, local mayors, and school staff placing poppies in respect.

Students from the Wellington Primary Academies shared poems and readings.

Rob Wood, headteacher at The Wellington Academy, said: “It was a wistful moment for us as a school, with over half of our students coming from military families, it was important for us to allow our students time away from lessons to mark and pay respects for Remembrance Day.

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Stolen property seized from address in Fisherton Street SUSPECTED stolen clothes and other items were found at a property after police were alerted to suspicious behaviour in Salisbury.

Nine people have been arrested on suspicion of theft and money laundering after an incident in the city on Friday morning (November 3).

Police responded to reports a lot of items were being loaded into a van, having been removed from an address in Fisherton Street.

Concerns for the welfare of a woman seen getting into the back of the vehicle were also raised with officers.

The address was searched and four people were found inside, along with a large number of suspected stolen items, mostly consisting of clothes.

The van was later stopped in Worcester, and when it was established the woman was safe and well, all three in the vehicle were arrested.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of theft, and six people were arrested on suspicion of theft and money laundering.

All nine have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

PC Daniel Catterick, of Wiltshire Police, said: “We’re acutely aware that shoplifting is a continuous problem for many businesses in the city, especially in the months leading up to the Christmas season.

“We will continue to have a robust response in relation to any reports received from partner agencies, businesses and members of the public.

“Reporting this kind of behaviour will allow us to bring serial offenders before the courts. I would urge anyone who witnesses this kind of behaviour to report it to Wiltshire Police.”

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Sandleheath Traffic Action stakeholders approve project development SANDLEHEATH Traffic Action (STA) is a project aimed at reducing widespread speeding through the rural village of Sandleheath, just west of Fordingbridge.

STA is a sub-group of Sandleheath Parish Council and since its inception, the STA team has been developing its plan at pace.

STA’s mission is to promote road safety, enhance the quality of life and preserve the environment in Sandleheath. The parish intends to achieve this by introducing new traffic management measures to increase driver awareness, influence driver behaviour, engender driver care and present Sandleheath as a distinctive residential area – a safe, attractive community space.

Having completed a full inspection of the village to record its features and traffic hazards, the STA project has just reached an important milestone. The team has held two critical stakeholder meetings to gather issues and ideas from both Sandleheath residents and the many commercial companies that are located in the vicinity.

Some 30 members of the community representing each area of the village attended the first of these, and at the second meeting a number of local company managers ensured that the team had taken their concerns and interests into account.

Volunteer project manager, Mike Richardson, said: “STA is determined to carry our residents and our local businesses along with us as we jointly develop our plan. Our stakeholders’ meetings were hugely successful and we believe that the village is firmly behind our endeavours.”

STA team members Nigel Kendall and Simon Freeman record village signage

The team now has a full list of the prevailing problems and can move on to devising measures to address them. Mike Richardson explains: “In Sandleheath, we have several housing areas, a thriving industrial estate and we sit on a busy crossroads that links several local towns and villages.

“Clearly, physical barriers will impede both residential and business traffic flow, so instead we intend to introduce contemporary measures on our roads and surroundings that will display our village as a proper residential space, a place for drivers to respect and take care.

“We call this process ‘villagisation’, and we’re forging ahead to put it into effect. We recently hosted a most useful visit here by Hampshire County Council Traffic Management who have given us some great ideas for how to adjust the look and feel of our roads.

“But much of our villagisation initiative will be down to ourselves – enhancing the appearance and presentation of our village. This is a project for our whole community.”

The chair of Sandleheath Parish Council, Caroline Kemp, said: “Sandleheath Traffic Action is developing rapidly and has worked hard to gain the support of so many of our residents and businesses, and I’m really delighted that Hampshire County Council is supporting this important community project so well.”

With a population of over 600 residents, the village of Sandleheath is located about a mile and a half to the west of Fordingbridge on the B3078.

The village boasts a local shop, a thriving village hall, a scout hall, a tennis club and a uniting church. There is a small industrial estate.

At a meeting in April this year in a packed village hall, residents voiced their complaints and requested Sandleheath Parish Council to take action. Residents think that speeding through their village is both frequent and widespread.

Increased volumes of traffic transiting the village caused by proposed housing developments in neighbouring Fordingbridge and Alderholt are likely to make the problem worse.

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Charity needs volunteers to help adults learn to read A CHARITY that helps adults who cannot read is looking for volunteers to fill important roles to help build on its success.

Read Easy in Salisbury and East Wiltshire – which launched just over a year ago – has vacancies for a coordinator in the area north of the city covering Amesbury, Durrington, Bulford and Tidworth, as well as a venue organiser.

Coordinators are central to the running of Read Easy groups and are responsible for meeting and enrolling adults who want to learn to read. They match readers with volunteer coaches and monitor their progress. Time spent on the role is flexible and can be planned to suit the role holder.

Volunteers for this role need to have strong people and organisational skills and be happy to travel to meet reading pairs. They will be fully supported by the central office and local team.

Venue organisers are responsible for finding and arranging suitable reading venues for the group.

A spokesperson said: “Generally, our preferred settings are libraries or similar settings, but they are always locations where at least one other person is in the building to ensure the safety and integrity of the reading sessions.

“The group is also looking for a deputy for our literacy specialist who provides vital support material for coaches and readers.”

Team leader, Julia, said: “We are a friendly and supportive team who are all passionate about helping people learn to read. It is an opportunity to help change someone’s life. Please get in touch if you can spare some time to help us.” sewadmin@readeasy.org.uk or phone 07942 382318.

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National Grid awards £5k grant to the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Scouts NATIONAL Grid has awarded £5,000 to the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Scouts as part of its Community Grant Programme.

The money will help towards the cost of renovating the scout group’s headquarters at Dennis Marsh House.

The Scouts serve over 1,100 people aged from six to 18-years-old in Salisbury and south Wiltshire alone. The renovations funded by the grant will allow the scouts to carry on their work teaching life skills to young people in a much improved facility.

These renovations will also bring benefits to the wider Salisbury community, as the Dennis Marsh House serves as an important venue for community events in the area.

The fund was given as part of the National Grid’s Community Grant Programme, which awards funding to projects in areas close to active National Grid sites.

National Grid and its specialist contractor Englobe recently remediated a nearby former gasworks site at Coldharbour Lane, Salisbury. Environmental improvement work was carried out at the site, including the

The cubs take part in an interactive electricity experiment

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treating of topsoil and the laying of clean stone. Alongside its essential work, National Grid places a strong emphasis on creating positive connections with the communities they serve.

Charis Loza, land regeneration advisor at National Grid, said: “The funding given to Salisbury and South Wiltshire Scouts is a great opportunity for National Grid to give back to the local community. It has been great seeing how excited both the scouts and their leaders are for the renovations at Dennis Marsh House. We hope they enjoy their improved home.”

John Wyeth, from the scouts group, said: “Dennis Marsh House is the heart of Salisbury and South Wiltshire Scouts, so we are delighted at the opportunity to invest in such a vital community resource.

“Being able to keep the headquarters in tip top condition will not only let us provide new and exciting opportunities to our members, but also help us bring benefits to the community in Salisbury as a whole.

“We would like to thank National Grid for the brilliant support they have given us and for their generous funding.”

Man jailed for Salisbury arson attack A MAN who set fire to the entrance of a flat in Salisbury has been jailed.

Samuel Dolan, of Northam Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to arson with intent/being reckless to endanger the life of another and threats to damage/ destroy property of another when he appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on October 27.

The 25-year-old was jailed for 51 months.

The court was told how, at around 2am on July 25, Dolan

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Samuel Dolan

set fire to the front door of a first floor flat in Castle Street.

He was known to the occupants. Those inside were

woken to the smell of thick black smoke. When they went to leave, they found the only way in and out was on fire. They managed to escape to safety via ladders.

Det Con Jeremy Horner said: “Dolan’s actions caused a significant amount of damage to the address and put the lives of those living inside the flat in great danger.

“I am pleased that a custodial sentence has been passed which reflects the seriousness of Dolan’s behaviour.”

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Wiltshire Community Foundation launches Surviving Winter appeal

WILTSHIRE Community Foundation has launched its annual Surviving Winter appeal to help older and vulnerable people stay warm.

Experts warn that more people than ever will be struggling with their bills.

THE community foundation’s annual fundraising appeal, set up in response to the average 300 cold-related deaths each winter in the county, works with Wiltshire Warm and Safe, Swindon and Wiltshire Citizens Advice and Age UK, which distribute £200 grants to help with fuel bills as well as provide energy-saving or benefits advice to older and vulnerable people in fuel poverty.

Last year, the appeal’s partners helped 3,039 people across 1,892 households. This year, a fifth partner, the Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living, has joined the programme.

Shareen Elnagy, a project manager for the Centre For Sustainable Energy’s Wiltshire Warm and Safe programme, is warning that although energy bills have fallen slightly, they are still significantly higher than two years ago, while the government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme, which gave households £400 off their bills, ended in March.

She and her energy advice teams fear a rise in the number of people falling into arrears, because of high standing charges, will see more coming to them for help.

“It’s hard giving energy advice at times, because there’s only so much you can do and with the standing charge being such a large proportion of the bill you’ve already paid before using any energy,” she said.

“You’re not getting rewarded for using less energy, it’s like being penalised for having gas and electricity to the property.

We have people on pre-payment meters call us and say: ‘I put a

Wiltshire Community Foundation has launched its annual Surviving Winter appeal to help keep older and vulnerable people warm through the colder months

tenner on but I’ve only got £3 on the meter’, and it’s because such a huge chunk goes towards standing charge debt.

“I think without the help of the government, and with the standing charge debt and the cost of living, everything is so expensive now, it’s scary. We’ll have even more people asking for financial help.”

Wiltshire Community Foundation’s joint chief executive Fiona Oliver said harrowing stories of older and vulnerable people heating just one room for a few hours a day or skipping meals to save money for their bills have become commonplace since the appeal was first launched in 2010.

“Every year, we hear heartbreaking tales that just shouldn’t be happening in a civilised country in 2023,” she said. “The fuel grants help provide people with peace of mind that they can have the heating on, which we are told by experts in geriatric health is essential for older and vulnerable people.

“Also, the extra support and

advice our partners supply can increase a households’ income through benefits they are entitled to, but either they didn’t know about or couldn’t understand how to apply for it.

“We can help fix immediate problems but more importantly,

we can leave people better equipped, safer and more hopeful for the future.”

She said any amount people can spare will make a huge difference and is asking people who receive the government’s Winter Fuel Allowance to consider donating all or part of it. She said: “This year, everyone is under extra financial pressure but support for those who see the colder months as a time of worry and dread has never been more needed – or appreciated.

“We have always been so thankful for the amazing generosity of our donors and if anyone feels they are in a position to pass on some of their Winter Fuel Allowance – or just wish to donate, we will redirect it to where it is needed most.”

Donate at www.wiltshirecf.org. uk/about/surviving-winter, by calling 01380 738989, emailing wiltshirecf.org.uk or sending a cheque made payable to Wiltshire Community Foundation to 21 Northgate Street, Devizes, SN101JT.

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Mayor plants tree to celebrate Salisbury’s multi-faith community THE Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Atiqul Hoque, planted a tree at Queen Elizabeth Gardens on Monday, October 30, following the visit of Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh to the City.

Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque on a magnolia grandiflora tree during her visit on September 14 to celebrate the diversity and multi-faith community in Salisbury.

And that tree has now been planted in Queen Elizabeth Gardens alongside the plaque which reads: ‘This tree was dedicated by HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh on 14 September 2023 to celebrate diversity and inter-faith relations in the City. Attended by the 762nd Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Atiqul Hoque.’

Meanwhile, Salisbury City Council has been awarded funding for the planting and establishment of 200 new trees in the city.

Following a successful application to the Forestry Commission’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund, the council received £134,619.12 to plant trees in areas throughout the city.

Salisbury’s mayor, Cllr Atil Hoque (centre) with members of the community, planting the magnolia grandiflora tree in Queen Elizabeth Gardens

During the first year (2023/24), 100 trees will be planted in the following locations: ● Hudson’s Field – 40 trees ● The Friary – 10 trees ● The Valley, Bemerton Heath – 25 trees ● Essex Square – 10 trees ● Westwood Open Spac, Bemerton Heath – 15 trees.

In the second year (2024/25), 100 trees will be planted in: ● St Paul’s Ward – 25 trees ● St Edmund’s Ward – 25 trees ● Victoria Park – 50 trees.

In 2022/23, Salisbury City Council worked with environmental consultants, Johns Associates Ltd and The Woodland Trust, to produce a Tree & Ecosystem Strategy.

This strategy has enabled the council to access funding from the Forestry Commission and so continue to focus on creating a ‘green’ Salisbury.

As part of its commitment to tackle climate change, Salisbury City Council has set a target of increasing tree canopy cover on the land it owns or controls so that it exceeds the current national average of 16%.

It has set itself the ambitious target of at least 21% tree canopy coverage within each of the wards in Salisbury parish.

The National Tree Atlas data confirms that the percentage of canopy coverage per ward on land owned and maintained by Salisbury City Council currently ranges between 6-20%.

Cllr Victoria Charleston said: “I am delighted that Salisbury City Council’s Tree & Ecosystem Strategy has provided the springboard to secure this substantial funding from the Forestry Commissions, Urban Tree Challenge Fund.

“The council is committed to planting more trees to help tackle climate change, increase biodiversity and to reduce pollution.”

Power tools stolen from Criminal damage captured Landford warehouses on CCTV in Wilton THOUSANDS of pounds worth of power tools were stolen after raids at warehouses in Landford, according to Wiltshire Police.

The thefts took place at four separate units off New Road at just after midnight on Friday, November 3.

“In total, several thousands of pounds worth of power tools and mechanical items were stolen,” a police spokesperson said.

“The offenders then made off inside a Ford Transit van stolen

from the site.”

They left the site at 12.26am, they added.

“Enquiries are currently at the very early stages but are continuing,” they added.

Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area of New Road between midnight and 12.30am on Friday morning should contact police on 101 and quote reference number 54230116270.

They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

TWO people have been caught on camera entering an ice cream kitchen and causing damage.

The incident unfolded at the kitchen at Wilton House, Wilton, in Salisbury, at around 12.20am on Sunday morning (October 5), Wiltshire Police said.

“Two unknown males broke into the ice cream kitchen at Wilton House causing damage to the glass and carrying out a search inside the property,” a spokesperson said.

“CCTV images have been released and anyone with

information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230105486.”

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Salisbury Hospital’s new unit to improve outcomes for frail patients SALISBURY NHS Foundation Trust has opened a new Acute Frailty Unit (AFU).

This unit will offer frail patients an improved care experience and a reduced length of stay.

Patients in the new unit will be seen by a frailty consultant-led multidisciplinary team (MDT) and start to receive treatment from the Frailty Team.

This will result in improved outcomes for these patients.

There will also be improved patient flow throughout the hospital.

The Frailty Team is now working in partnership with the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Team, making use of the new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) area, in Durrington

Russell Mellor cutting the ribbon for the new Acute Frailty Unit, looked on by Chief Operating Officer Lisa Thomas and colleagues

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Ward, which enables rapid assessment.

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Russell Mellor, frailty consultant, who opened the new facility at ribbon-cutting

ceremony, said: “Our team has done an amazing job over the last six months working together and utilising the improving together principles to help improve patient care for our frail elderly patients.

“Working closely with the site team and getting the right patients to the right place in a timely manner has meant that we can start treatment plans and decision-making early, and improve the outcomes for our patients, reduce their length of stay and prevent declines in the physical function of their bodies, while improving patient flow in the hospital.”

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Probus Club of Salisbury will celebrate 40th anniversary with Christmas lunch THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Probus Club of Salisbury, a friendship and fellowship association for retired gentlemen from a professional or business background.

The origins of Probus clubs can be traced back to the mid 1960s, and it is generally accepted that they began as an offshoot of local Rotary clubs.

Probus Club of Salisbury was formed on July 22, 1983, with the first annual general meeting taking place at the Old House Restaurant in Salisbury.

The president of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, Pat Mullins, functioned as chair and 23 members were present.

Since these humble beginnings, the club has gone from strength to strength, offering two meetings a month, and with guest speakers bringing a very diverse range of topics for presentation and discussion – with examples ranging from crop circles to Sweeney Todd, the Amesbury Archer to pollution, and many other interesting and sometimes intriguing presentations.

The club has also organised a number of visits and excursions over the years. The first summer outing was to Bowood House and Sheldon Manor on June 20, 1984.

Robert Key, the local MP for Salisbury at the time, arranged a visit to the Palace of Westminster on November 20, 1985. Other places of interest visited include Windsor Castle, Littlecote House, RAF Museum Hendon, Kingston Lacy, The Sail Training Ship Nelson, and Brownsea Island.

Theatre visits and National Trust properties have also been popular. Recent visits have included The Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovil and Bletchley Park Codebreakers Museum.

The 40th and current president, Brian Sharpe, said: “We are a vibrant, friendly, and comfortable group, open to new ideas, welcoming to guests and

Pat Mullins presenting the first president, Stanley Beard, with his badge of office Above right: Ron Collins Right: Current president, Brian Sharpe

keen to embrace and encourage new members.

“It is a privilege to have been elected president of such a club on our 40th anniversary.”

Salisbury Probus will celebrate the anniversary at the annual Christmas lunch, where members’ wives and partners are invited to attend.

Currently, the Probus Club of Salisbury meets twice a month at the White Hart Hotel in Salisbury.

One of these meetings includes a formal, themed lunch, usually celebrating a notable event in past

British history, such as the Battle of Britain, Waterloo, and Trafalgar. Informal lunches are also held once a month.

One member of note is Mr Ron Collins, who at 102 is the club’s oldest member. Mr Collins chose to celebrate his 101st birthday in Queensland, Australia, with his family. He is an inspiration to many younger members. https://www.salisburyprobus. co.uk or SalisburyProbus@ gmail.com

Author wants your 60s Salisbury music memories FOR his new book, author Simon Hurford will be writing about Salisbury’s bustling music scene in the 60s and 70s – and he’s calling for your memories.

Simon wrote to us for help in his quest: “Hello Salisbury and Avon Gazette, I am hoping to write a book about pop music in Salisbury in the years 1958 to 1980.

“Most of the big names in British pop have played concerts in Salisbury, usually at

the Salisbury Gaumont, up to 1963, and then at Salisbury City Hall or the Alexandra Rooms.

“If any of your readers have attended gigs in Salisbury I would invite them to contact me, and tell me their stories and memories, good or bad.”

“The sort of artists I plan to write about would be Buddy Holly, Rolling Stones, Bowie, Troggs, Dave Dee, Manfred Mann, Cliff and the Shadows, Cream, Small Faces, The Who, The Move, Kinks, The Troggs,

One of Simon’s previous books

Status Quo, Led Zeppelin, and many many others.

“I would also appreciate any information your readers could give me about the local Salisbury groups of the time, such as Ricky Vernon and the Pathfinders, The Bohemians, The Satellites, Ten Feet Five, The Sceptres, and Danny and the Detonators.

“I’m sure there must be many others.

“My email address issphurford@yahoo.co.uk.”

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Social housing and shared ownership homes in Salisbury are fully occupied FIVE social rent and sharedownership homes in Salisbury have been built and are now occupied.

The homes, on land at New Zealand Avenue, were built by Wiltshire Council contractor, Rigg Construction, and employer’s agent, Ridge and Partners.

The development, on councilowned land, was built following a successful bid for Homes England funding, and provides three social rent and two shared ownership homes with an energy efficiency rating of B. It is part of the council’s programme to provide 1,000 affordable homes over the next decade.

Cllr Phil Alford, cabinet member for housing, said: “These new homes provide much needed affordable housing with low running costs. This forms part of our wider vision for affordable homes across the county.

“This development is part of our council house build programme, which will see around £195m invested in building new, energy efficient council homes up to 2030.

“We will also invest £289m up to 2032 on improving existing council housing properties to ensure they achieve a minimum energy performance rating of B.

L-r: Andrew Mead, residential development manager, Vicky Smith, residential development project manager, Cllr Phil Alford, Wiltshire Council cabinet member for Housing, Jim Deighton, contracts manager at Rigg Construction and Neil Callum, employer’s agent at Ridge Partners Below: The finished homes

“Affordable housing is a key aim of our business plan, and this scheme is a clear example of the work we’re doing to make that a reality.”

Neil Callum, Ridge Employer’s Agent, said: “We are delighted to see these much-needed affordable homes completed and occupied.

“Energy efficiency is a key focus for Ridge, as it is for Wiltshire Council, so we were pleased to be able help manage the implementation of solutions, such as air-source heat pumps, to help lower the carbon footprint and running costs of these residences.”

Jim Deighton, contracts manager for Rigg Construction, added: “Rigg

Construction is pleased to have been involved in the development of the new homes on this site for Wiltshire Council, working with its residential development team to achieve a completed scheme that has enhanced the area, and which will provide quality housing for the residents.”

All social rent homes are now occupied and all shared ownership properties have been sold.

Police appeal after Verwood shop worker assaulted A MORRISONS worker was assaulted at the Verwood store after intervening in a row in the aisles.

Dorset Police has issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with the incident, at the Chiltern Drive store, at around 8.50pm on October 4.

A police spokesperson said it was reported the victim, a member of the shop staff, stopped a group of people who were having an altercation with another customer.

“One of the group then proceeded to assault the victim who sustained minor injuries,” they said. “It is reported that the

group then made off with stolen items and caused damage to the windows of the premises as they left.”

Police Community Support Investigator Kate Hann, of Dorset Police, added: “The behaviour demonstrated during

this incident is completely unacceptable and we are doing all we can to support the victim and identify those involved.

“I have obtained CCTV images of the suspect of the alleged assault and I would urge anyone who knows him or witnessed the incident to please come forward.”

Anyone with information – or who can identify the person in the image – should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230159784.

They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.

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Grittersaurus and Usain Salt prepare for the worse of the weather READY Spready Go, Usain Salt, Grittersaurus and the rest of Wiltshire’s 24-strong gritter fleet will be seen out and about on Wiltshire’s roads in the coming winter months, as Wiltshire Council readies its highways teams for the colder weather.

The council has already completed its test runs throughout the county to ensure all equipment is working and ready for action, and to allow crews to familiarise themselves with the routes.

Last winter, the crews were deployed 81 times and distributed 7,836 tonnes of salt, with 59,130 miles of roads treated. Equipment is normally deployed when the road temperatures require them, with salting taking place whenever road temperatures near freezing.

Salt is usually used on roads after the evening peak of traffic or before the morning rush, as late evening and early morning are the most likely times that frost and ice affect road surfaces.

“When the weather is below zero, the council focuses on its A and B roads, while other roads are only treated during prolonged periods of cold

During the winter, roads are treated in order of priority and dependent on conditions

weather.

Cllr Caroline Thomas, cabinet member for Transport and Street Scene, said: “Our dedicated winter maintenance teams brave all weathers to help keep residents and road users safe, and our fleet of 24 gritters is on standby and strategically placed in depots around Wiltshire.

“As part of our business plan commitment to provide well connected communities, carrying out test runs and ensuring we are ready for winter is vitally important to ensure that everything will run smoothly whenever the cold

weather arrives.”

The council has 12,000 tonnes of salt in stock, placed throughout the county in six storage sites. Weather stations positioned in key areas across the county will closely monitor outside conditions 24/7, providing real-time information to help engineers produce accurate forecasts, ensuring that the gritters are sent out at the right time.

On average, it can take up to 140 tonnes of salt to grit Wiltshire’s A and B class roads and 230 tonnes to salt an extended list of roads during prolonged cold weather. A

single precautionary treatment will cost on average £21,000.

People are encouraged to take care when the roads may be icy or in severe weather, first by considering whether a journey is necessary and, if so, driving to the conditions of the road.

During the winter, roads are treated in order of priority and dependent on conditions, and people are urged not to assume that a road has been gritted, as many of the minor roads will receive no treatment.

The council only treats footways (including pavements, cycle routes and cycleways) in times of persistent ice or snow, with a focus on footways with high pedestrian usage.

It maintains over 1,600 salt bins located throughout the county, which are available for both residents and the travelling public for use on public roads and footpaths.

During winter, people can get regular updates on the weather and road conditions by following @wiltscouncil.

People can report any winter road or salt bin issues under the weather emergency section of the MyWilts online reporting service.

Second man charged over George Greaves crash death A SECOND man has been charged over a crash in which 31-year-old George Greaves was killed.

Mr Greaves, of Hampshire, died after a crash at around 9.25pm on Thursday, June 15, near the Ashley Heath Roundabout on the northbound carriageway of the A338.

It involved a Nissan Micra and a Lexus GS300.

He was the front seat passenger in the Nissan Micra. Two other occupants from the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

Yusuf Muzil, 23, of Cricklewood in London, was the driver of the Lexus and was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Bournemouth Crown Court after he

injury by dangerous driving.

Witnesses to the collision reported seeing the Lexus and two other vehicles all travelling at speeds in excess of 80mph in the moments leading up to the collision.

Now, a 29-year-old man from London has been arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving and two offences of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He has also been charged with fraudulent use of a registration mark or registration Witnesses reported seeing three cars all document and causing death by driving a travelling in excess of 80mph in the moments vehicle with no insurance or where the before the fatal collision driver is unlicensed. admitted causing death by dangerous He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court driving and two charges of causing serious November 8.

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A planning application has been submitted to Wiltshire Council to change the use of 7-8 Prestex House, in Edison Road, into a residential property.

The plan, submitted by Atlas Group on behalf of Mr D Glanville, would see a vacant former office converted into a six-bedroom dwelling.

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Behind the front line in Ukraine: talk at Medieval Hall WHEN the Russians invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Maksym Maslennikov was an IT entrepreneur living with his young family in Dnipro.

Now he works round the clock, with a team of volunteers, supporting internally displaced people who fled the fighting but lacked the capacity to leave the country altogether.

The charity he co-founded, Reconstruction Ukraine, currently manages shelters for more than 2,500 people in the Dnipro area.

Many of these people are elderly, with disabilities. Most of them are there for the long-term.

In total, the team has helped more than 200,000 people: providing food, hygiene packs, water purification systems, fuel and generators. As well as providing immediate shelter for new arrivals, volunteers assist with more permanent housing,

re-skilling, training and job opportunities along with support to integrate in new communities.

Children also need schooling and psycho-social support.

Across Ukraine, some 25,000 volunteers need help to sustain their own well-being as burnout is increasingly common.

Max is in the UK to meet with government representatives, think tanks, commercial organisations and donors. He will be representing Reconstruction Ukraine and JCI Ukraine, of which he was Ukrainian President in 2022. In Ukraine, he collaborates with regional government departments and NGOs in the Dnipro area.

Max will be speaking about the work of volunteers in Ukraine at the Medieval Hall, Salisbury at 7pm on Friday, November 24. He will be joined for a Q&A session

by General Sir Richard Shirreff,

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who has recently visited Kyiv and has written extensively on the threat posed by Russia; Lord Oxford and Asquith, who is a member of the All Parliamentary Party Working Group on Ukraine; and Tim Anstee from the Ukraine Freedom Company – a group set up by former UK military personnel who regularly take supplies out to Ukraine.

Max is in Salisbury at the invitation of the team that set up the Salisbury Community Hub

for Ukraine, to support people who have come to Salisbury under the UK government’s Homes for Ukraine schemes.

Jane Ebel, from the Hub for Ukraine, said: “We know that many people in Salisbury want to continue to support the people of Ukraine as war grinds on and as we become numb to the sheer numbers affected by current conflicts.

“We are planning to adopt a village close to the front line, where remaining residents are in desperate need of help. We want them to know they are not forgotten. And we shall continue to help Max and his team to do this, in any way we can.”

Places are limited. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Jane on musecic@gmail.com to reserve a seat. Tickets are £15 (to include a glass of wine). Doors open 6.30, speakers from 7pm).

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Shirley Allum Fashions & Lingerie Shirley Allum Fashions and Lingerie has been a constant feature of Shaftesbury High Street for twenty-five years. Dressing the ladies of Dorset and surrounding counties, a truly amazing shop with old-fashioned values that no longer exist. At Shirley Allum the customer is always given first class service.

All of their needs are catered for, and every effort goes into making them feel special and nurtured. This is a gift passed down by Shirley herself to her staff, it is her mantra and so therefore not a surprise that this unique

business has been going for twenty-five years. Lesser shops would have closed and crumbled but despite the gloomy predictions made in todays press about the death of the high street, this business continues to thrive and prosper. Not to sit on our laurels through the covid lockdown, we created a website so you can view the fashion and Lingerie we have in the store online too (www.shirleyallum.co.uk).

Shirley is a clever buyer; she knows what will sell and what will attract her customers. Not at all surprising as she started buying fashions for Hine & Parsons at a young age. Having worked as a Saturday girl there at the tender age of fifteen and continued to work for them until she finally acquired the shop in her own name, twenty-five years ago. Shirley eventually brought the building six years ago, which is quite an accomplishment for a young Saturday girl all those years ago.

Shirley Allum has a feast of brands that are timeless and wearable, renowned for their range of trousers including Brax, Anna Montana, NYDJ, and Mac, to name but a few. Plus, all the other well-known brands such as White Stuff, Seasalt, Fransa, the list is endless.

Every age and size are thought of with a fantastic range going up to size 26/28 in many of the brands.

The shoe department has been hugely popular. Brands such as Birkenstock, Fitflop, Skechers, Fly London, Pikolinos and Superga sit happily on the shelf tempting the customer at the boutique. Shirley introduced a

lingerie department that has been a huge success; ladies can be fitted for the perfect bra by fully trained and qualified staff. They pride themselves on always ensuring the correct fit, the whole experience can be one of fun, not embarrassing or awkward. An award was given for just that…. Attention to their personal service and care. At Shirley Allum Fashions and Lingerie, we are celebrating twenty-five years of business at 30 High Street. We invite you to Join the celebration, with treats instore from the 20th of November. With every purchase you get a free raffle ticket to be entered into the prize draw, on the 27th of November late night shopping. The mayor of Shaftesbury will kindly choose the winner at 7pm.

A feast of prizes is on offer, come in and have a go!

A separate raffle for a hamper containing over £200 worth of goodies, for just £1 per ticket, all in aid of Breast Cancer Now! Just to tempt you more! Join Shirley Allum reward scheme and receive 10% off all purchases from 20th to 27th November.

A note from Shirley: Thank you to all the loyal staff and customers throughout the years for all your support to the business. Looking forward to seeing you soon Shirley Allum.

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Hants public to be consulted on plans to meet future financial pressures GAZETTE readers living in Hampshire will be given the chance to vote on proposals that will help shape the future of some local services from January 2024.

The proposals from Hampshire County Council form part of its plans to meet a £132m budget shortfall faced by the local authority from April 2025.

At a meeting of the full County Council on Thursday, November 9, Hampshire’s financial strategy to 2025/26 was approved, and the next stage will be to consult with residents on a number of specific proposals which could see different ways of working adopted in some areas.

These could result in changing and reducing some local services by moving towards statutory minimum levels of delivery, e.g. reducing physical stock in libraries, removing all non-statutory homelessness support, reducing highway maintenance levels, and new ways of contributing towards non-residential social care, among others.

The council hopes that the proposals will not only help to streamline costs and further increase efficiency, but may also ensure that vital support and protection could be prioritised beyond April 2025 for the most vulnerable children, older people, and adults with complex care needs across Hampshire.

Leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Rob Humby explained: “Making the most of the public’s money is our priority and we take very seriously our legal responsibility to ensure we deliver a balanced budget.

“This will become increasingly challenging after April 2025 as our costs keep rising, and demand continues to grow for vital local services like

The council faces a budget shortfall of £132m by April 2025 and will consult with residents on proposals that will streamline costs

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social care – part of a problem also facing many other local councils.

“We cannot wait for a long-term national remedy, however, so it’s up to us to look at what we can do locally to start to close the budget gap in future years and ensure we can continue to deliver services that protect those children and adults who most need our help.

“Following the decision by the full County Council, we will soon invite people to consider more detailed options to help lower costs in future and what it might mean for them if we were to do things differently after April 2025.

“In our public consultation, held this summer, changing services is something that residents told us they would be supportive of, and an example of this might include school crossing patrols, for instance, where we are legally bound to ensure children get to school as safely as possible, but we are not required by law to do this through the dedicated provision of school crossing patrol officers.

“There may well be effective alternative ways of doing things, which could be identified in this area, and others.”

The list of the areas to be consulted on are: ● Proposals relating to changes to the way in which contributions towards non-residential social care costs are calculated ● Proposals relating to the Adult Social Care grants programme for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations ● Proposals relating to grant funding provided to Hampshire Cultural Trust ● A review and consolidation of existing one-off competitive grant schemes which provide grants to a range of community groups and organisations ● Proposals to reduce planned highways maintenance, with planned maintenance activity continuing at reduced levels until government funding allows it to be reinstated ● Proposals to reduce the cost of the Highways winter

service by reviewing current provision against statutory requirements and seeking innovations which can further reduce costs ● Withdrawal of all remaining funding on non-statutory public transport provision ● Proposals to develop criteria to identify countryside car parks where charging could be introduced ● Proposals to extend the existing dimming and part-night streetlight switch off time in residential streets, where appropriate and based on local evidence ● Proposal to review the School Crossing Patrol service to determine whether alternative safe measures could be put in place ● Withdrawal of all funding for non-statutory Homelessness Support Services ● Proposals to review the existing 24 Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRCs) service provision to inform a revised strategy for service delivery, taking account of best practice across the country and national guidance, and enabling the provision of more modern, accessible sites.

The revised service could include varying the opening hours of HWRCs, reducing the number of existing HWRCs, building new HWRCs or extending capacity of existing HWRCs, and/or introducing new charges for discretionary services at HWRCs ● Proposals to reduce library stock levels, with a view to potentially reducing physical stock held in libraries.

The public will be invited to provide feedback on proposals over several weeks, starting from early January 2024.

Final decisions will then be made by individual Cabinet Councillors later next year.

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Drive to raise awareness of support available for private fostering WILTSHIRE Council is asking people to get in touch if they are privately fostering so they can receive help and support.

The call is also going out to local communities to get in touch if they think a child in their community is being cared for by someone not related.

People who are looking after a child who is not a close relative for 28 days or more are deemed to be privately fostering.

The council issued a call to action ahead of Private Fostering Day, which took place on November 8, to ensure it is notified of all children in private fostering arrangements.

Currently, Wiltshire Council knows of 17 children supported with these arrangements, including Ukraine children who have come to live in Wiltshire.

The council is particularly keen to hear from any families looking after Ukraine children so the support can be provided.

People who are looking after young people under 16 may also not realise they are private foster carers and the need to let Wiltshire Council know about the arrangements. For Ukraine children the age of private fostering includes those up to 18-years-old.

If a child aged 16 or under (or under 18 with disabilities) is cared for by someone other than a close family member (parent, step-parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle) for 28 days or more, then they are deemed to be in private foster care.

Private foster care can be a very positive experience, but some children may be in a vulnerable position. Private fostering is arranged between parents and the private foster carer, and legally, the parent and carer must notify the local authority so they can ensure the child is being properly cared for so it can provide support where needed.

There are a number of reasons why children can be privately fostered. They can include teenagers living elsewhere because of a family breakdown, cultural exchange students, a child from overseas living with a host family while attending school, or overseas students at boarding school who stay with host families during the holidays, or any child whose parents have made a private arrangement for them to be cared for by somebody else.

Wiltshire Council offers support through dedicated staff in the Kinship and Fostering Team. A social worker will arrange an initial visit and speak to the carer and members of the household. There will be continuing support for the private foster carers and the child and child’s parents.

Wiltshire Council is particularly asking people who work with children to be aware of private fostering arrangements among the families they work with, and to notify the council – although everybody has a part to play.

Mandy has provided a warm, stable home for a friend’s young child for a number of years.

Since she’s stayed with Mandy, the child has really thrived and has 100% attendance at school and is doing well.

Mandy has never questioned her commitment to looking after the child who is now 10 and about to spend her fifth Christmas with her, and she recommends reaching out for support from the council.

She explained: “I was dubious to start off with, about contacting anyone, as I’m a private person. I spoke to my own kids who have grown up and they said reach out and get hold of social services.

“If I didn’t stand up and do what I’m doing she would be in the care system now, but personally I would say to

Cllr Laura Mayes, cabinet member for Children’s Services, Wilthire Council wants people who are private fostering to come forward for additional support

anyone to reach out and get that support.

“I didn’t realise, at first, that I was classed as a private foster carer. I was the one who contacted social services. I didn’t want to get into trouble and I contacted social services to ask for some advice. They came out and they were brilliant and have been ever since. They are there if I need them. Personally, I would say to anyone, reach out and get that support.”

Cllr Laura Mayes, cabinet member for Children’s Services, said: “Private fostering

arrangements can work very well as we can see with Mandy’s case. We now have a number of Wiltshire families where a Ukraine child is privately fostered with a relative.

“We are here to provide support and advice but we do need people to come forward and let us know so we can ensure everything is in place. If you are caring for someone else’s child for 28 days or more then you need to get in touch with us as there is a legal obligation to let your local authority know.

“Additionally, we will also provide help and advice, and support you as you take on this important role of ensuring the child is safe and well cared for.

“If you know of a private fostering arrangement, please let us know so we can ensure that support is in place. We all have a role to play in keeping our children safe.”

To notify Wiltshire Council of a private fostering arrangement, contact the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0300 456 0108 who will advise on the support and advice available or email mash@wiltshire.gov.uk

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SALISBURY Eco-Hub Alliance has been awarded a grant of £3,525 from the Rural Communities Energy Support Network Fund, administered by the Centre for Sustainable Energy based in Bristol.

The Alliance, which was recently awarded charitable status, will use some of the award to buy a thermal imaging camera. It will be used for free surveys to identify heat loss and insulation efficiency of homes in the area.

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Buy seasonal Strawberries in December were once unheard of, but today, seasonal fruits are available all year round.

And while the price is great, the cost to the environment is not so good. Sticking to seasonal, home-grown produce will curb the carbon.

Buy British Buying British produce such as meat, veg and fruit can reduce the airmiles and carbon footprint of your grub.

When buying, check for the British Tractor symbol.

Get milk delivered Ah, the good old days, when milk came in reusable bottles, delivered by electric, straight to your door.

Stepping back in time and swapping out plastic bottles for reusable glass could reduce plastic waste in the UK by 10’s of tons per year.

Clothing Yep, fashion is going out of fashion. The new trend isn’t to buy new, if you really want to be fashionable, keep wearing your old clothes rather than throwing away and replacing perfectly wearable items.

It’s not just the landfill, the carbon footprint involved in making and transporting new clothes is huge.

Ditch the sponge Most sponges and scouring pads are made from non-renewable sources and harmful chemicals.

They’re also mostly shipped in from abroad. Switch to reusable (washable) cloths or alternatives.

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Food packaging Food packaging is one of the biggest causes of plastic waste in our homes.

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Improved funding for land managers and farmers to grow more trees

The government wants to make is easier and quicker for land owners and farmers to plant more trees

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THE GOVERNMENT has updated its England Woodland Creation Offer and Countryside Stewardship schemes to offer land managers more flexibility and financial security.

The changes are designed to help drive tree planting rates across the country and to support farmers and landowners to grow more trees.

The key changes will see: ● An increase to funding for land managers and farmers, helping to support the creation of more resilient and better managed woodland ● An increase in Maintenance Payments from 10 years to 15 years: The number of years the government will pay maintenance for will increase from 10 years to 15 years. This additional five years of payments will support land managers with longer-term activities to maintain their new woodland, helping ensure the trees are cared for and become fully established ● An extended capital window from two to three years. By increasing the window for

capital activities the government hopes to ensure all customers have two whole planting seasons to deliver their scheme, regardless of the start date of their agreement. This will provide additional flexibility to plan work, securing trees and materials, and responding to weather conditions if it prevents planting from going ahead as planned.

Forestry Commission chair, Sir William Worsley, said: “As woodland creation increases across the country we want to make sure the trees we do plant are well managed and resilient against future threats such as climate change, or tree pests and diseases. It’s vital that once planted, new woodlands are well looked after.

“We’ve listened to sector feedback on payment rates and timescales. The changes will give land managers two seasons to complete the planting and give longer term financial support to manage woodlands in the important early years of establishment.

“This will play an essential part in creating resilient forests and woodlands, which improve our natural environment, help meet net zero carbon emissions, provide a sustainable source of home-grown timber and boost people’s health and well-being.”

At the start of the year, maintenance payment rates were raised from £300 to £350 per hectare, per year. This would have paid a total of £3,500 per hectare over the 10-year maintenance period.

Following this latest update, land managers will now be paid £5,250 per hectare over the 15-year maintenance period, giving an extra £1,750 per hectare. The government’s example relates to a sevenhectare application: previously, maintenance payments would have paid £24,500 over 10 years.

However, with the maintenance rate now being paid for 15 years, for a sevenhectare application, customers will receive maintenance payments of £36,750 over 15 years, providing woodland managers an additional £12,250 to support their woodland.

The announcement follows a range of recent changes designed to improve the woodland creation process, in response to customer and stakeholder feedback.

This includes the Ministerial consultation reform, designed to reduce the complexity and length of time it takes to apply to speed up getting trees in the ground and further improvements to EWCO applications, such as a new application form.

The government has set stretching targets to increase tree canopy and woodland cover in England to 16.5% by 2050.

More trees in the ground, at speed, will play an important role in halting nature’s decline by 2030 and meeting net zero emissions by 2050.

Tree planting will also play a vital role in achieving the government’s wider priorities, including improving water quality, reducing flooding, creating green jobs and better connecting people with nature. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ england-woodland-creationoffer

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Plum chutney hits all the right notes in the run up to Christmas feasting SO I’ve delved deep into the memories of chutney’s past to bring you this recipe. And I mean, delved…

The thing with chutney is that you can pretty much go rogue as long as you have some kind of vinegar, sugar and something as the main ingredient.

Go to any craft food market, any deli, supermarket or farm shop and you can while away many an hour just trying to absorb every variety of chutney (and pickle and jam) on offer.

The number of combinations make the possibilities endless and for some that can be daunting, but as long as you remember there are more varieties of chutney in your local farm shop than there are grains of sand on Bournemouth beach or stars in the night sky, then we’ll be fine.

Moving beyond the vast possibilities, making a chutney is relatively easy, fairly quick and often delicious.

You can eat chutney in so many ways, from the jar (just me?), with cheeses and cold meats, hot meats, in stews, on bread, with breakfast cereal, okay, maybe not the latter, but what you can see is just how versatile a condiment it can be.

And this time of year is chutney season. Make it now and you’ll be wowing friends and family (if you share, that is) all over the festive season.

Here’s one I made a few years back for a family gathering. It went down well and for those who aren’t so keen on the idea of chutney, it’s not too chutney-ey…

Plum chutney Ingredients You’ll need (but adapt where necessary): 500g plums (stones removed and roughly chopped) 2 shallots (sliced or chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil

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100ml white wine vinegar 3 tbsp water 1 cinnamon stick 100g demerara sugar Method In a non-stick, high-sided pan (best to have something robust), heat the oil and add the shallots.

Saute for 5 minutes until soft.

Add everything else and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Simmer for 15 minutes or until you can drag a spoon through the mixture and it doesn’t immediately fill the space.

Don’t let it get too thick, otherwise you’ll be heading into jam territory.

While still warm, spoon into sterilised jars. Leave for at least a week before eating (the flavour will deepen the longer you wait). Once opened, keep chilled and eat within a month.

Chilli tomato chutney In case you wanted something less mellow and more sparky, here’s a bonus chutney to get your taste buds ticking over.

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Method: Heat oil and add mustard seeds, cook for 2 minutes. Then add the rest of the ingredients (my kind of cooking).

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 2.5 hours.

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£113m profits from asylum seekers housing RECENTLY, some friends of mine were shocked when I mentioned that two private companies supplying accommodation for asylum seekers to the Home Office had made a record combined profit of more than £113m.

It was an example of how, with the magnitude of growing crises around the globe, some truly outrageous domestic stories can slip under the radar of most of the national press and media, leaving the majority of the population of the UK unaware of the government allocation of tax-payers money.

In August, the backlog of asylum seekers awaiting a decision about their future reached a record-breaking 175,000. The resulting requirement for the provision of accommodation has become a thriving and lucrative business.

Last month, the head of asylum services for the charity Refugee Action, Rachel Goodall, said: “Private companies are pocketing outrageously large taxpayerfunded profits …”

Goodall was referring to Clearsprings Ready Homes, one of three private companies that have contracts with the Home Office to provide asylum

companies their asylum accommodation contracts are a significant part of their business.

Cllr John Wells Goodall added: “This gravy train Labour must stop. It’s time that governmentChair of funded local authorities ran the Environment and system on a not-for-profit basis and Climate Committee spent every penny of this public money to protect refugees and (Salisbury City strengthen services for all of us.”

Council) In September, the Home Office revealed that the bill for providing hotel accommodation for asylum seekers had risen to £8m per day. accommodation.

Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, It is the company’s sole business and commented: “That is the price of the they have a 10-year contract to provide this Conservatives’ utter failure to get a grip on service (due to expire in 2029). It made this issue – now costing over £3bn a year. £62.5m in profits after tax for the year Shockingly, the cost of hotel ending January 2023. Stay Belvedere accommodation has gone up by a third Hotels Ltd (SBHL) is a sub-contractor since Rishi Sunak promised to end hotel providing ‘contingency bed spaces’ across use. the UK. Its net profit for its most recent “The Tories have busted the Home annual accounts, from October 2021 to Office budget, they’ve broken the asylum September 2022, is more than £51m. system, and the British people are paying Mears and Serco also provide asylum the price,” she concluded. accommodation in the UK but do other Apparently, it is not only organised work as well, and do not disaggregate the criminal gangs of people smugglers who are profits from the various different work areas profiting from the plight of asylum seekers in their annual accounts – although for both arriving illegally on our shores.

‘Tories cannot be trusted with social care’ LAST Saturday I was knocking on doors in Bishopdown, Salisbury, talking to people about what matters to them.

I came across the most delightful lady who was going through a tough time. She needs the aid of a wheelchair at the moment and is struggling desperately with losing her independence.

I asked her if she had any help? Yes, she told me, she paid privately and has had to cut her support from three hours a week to one due to rising costs. The example she gave me was the mileage costs rising from £1.15 to over £5 for a single visit.

Successive Conservative governments have pledged reform after reform for the care system. However they have not delivered anything substantial.

Appallingly, a National Audit Office report shows that the latest budget for reforming adult social care has been slashed by 58%.

A record 1.6 million older people are now being denied basic care, amid a worsening shortage of care staff.

Victoria Charleston Lib Dems Parliamentary spokesperson for Salisbury constituency Adult social care is in chronic neglect under this Conservative government, putting huge pressure on the NHS while leaving the elderly and vulnerable to suffer.

The Liberal Democrats have a plan for properly reforming adult social care.

We intend to introduce free personal care which would mean no one would have to sell their home to pay for care, carers will be properly paid and valued for the essential, skilled work they do, and that everyone with care needs will be

empowered to live independently and with dignity.

Our plan for free personal care covers nursing care, help with personal hygiene, immobility problems and medication and so would support the lovely lady I met on Saturday.

We are focusing on supporting the care workforce, with the introduction of a real living wage for care workers as well as investing in skills, professionalisation and accreditation of the workforce.

The fact that people who are ready to be discharged are stuck in hospital due to a lack of caring capacity is hitting our NHS too.

This is about making the system more efficient and supporting people with their care needs.

It’s clear the Conservatives are completely failing at the task at hand.

They cannot be trusted to provide everyone with the high-quality social care they need. So, like in so many areas that matter most to people, it is time for change.

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Young people urged to enter the world of politics YOUNG people are being urged to enter the world of politics – and improve their lives and those of their peers.

The Wiltshire Youth Council was launched last year, with representatives from secondary schools across the county elected to speak out on issues that are important to them.

Now, schools are being invited to encourage 11 to 17 year-olds to stand in elections next year, which take place between Monday, January 29 and Friday, February 2.

There are also three youth councillor community seats available for young people who live in Wiltshire but do not attend school in the county.

Wiltshire youth councillors have the power to: ● Meet up with Wiltshire Council leaders and have their say on local decisions. ● Work with area boards to ensure funding for youth projects has the right impact for them and their peers. ● Inspect services to ensure they represent young people’s best interests. ● Easily communicate with their peers so young people’s views are properly represented.

Youth councillors will be elected for a one-year term and will be asked to commit one evening per month to attend a full youth council meeting, which will focus on issues important to them.

They will also be expected to talk to their peers about issues and represent their views.

There will be training to support youth councillors in their roles, covering topics such as debating, running a youth inspection and delivering presentations.

Current youth councillors have been involved in a wide range of areas, including the Wiltshire Healthy Schools programme, the allocation of youth grant funding, mental health services and cost of living advice and support for young people.

Youth councillors also supported the first ever Wiltshire Youth Pride event and the Youth4Ukraine campaign, which raised more than £12,000.

Cllr Laura Mayes, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “The best way to ensure that we are meeting the needs of children and young people is to empower them to influence the key decisions that will have an impact on them.

“The Wiltshire Youth Council gives young people an influential voice that can take forward their priorities in a wide range of areas including transport, climate change, youth services and education.

“This year’s youth councillors have made a fantastic contribution to how we deliver services and opportunities for children and young people, and I can’t wait to see what next year’s youth councillors get up to.

“We will support anyone who wishes to stand as a Wiltshire youth councillor and we want to encourage a wide range of young people to take part.”

Young people who are interested can find out more information at https://www. wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1451/ Children-and-young-people-svoice. They can also email childandyouthvoice@wiltshire. gov.uk.

Lib Dems hail ‘stonking’ Ted Last Harnham West by-election result THE Liberal Democrats have hailed a “stonking result” in a Salisbury by-election.

The party swept to victory in the vote for the Harnham West ward, with Ted Last becoming the new councillor.

He polled 497 votes in the November 3 by-election, with Labour party candidate Anita Goddard in second place (206 votes) and the Green Party’s Peter Matthews in third (175 votes).

The by-election was called following the resignation of

Conservative councillor, Eleanor Wills, who has relocated to Swindon.

Salisbury City Councillor Victoria Charleston, leader of the Liberal Democrat group, said: “This result in Harnham

echoes what we are seeing up and down the country: people are looking to the Liberal Democrats for change.

“The Conservatives are abandoning Salisbury and this stonking result confirms that the Lib Dems are here and ready to deliver for residents.”

The full results were: ● Goddard, Anita (Labour Party) – 206 votes ● Last, Ted (Liberal Democrat) – 497 votes ● Matthews, Peter Jolyon Ellis (Green Party) – 175 votes

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Politics Salisbury MP promoted to paymaster general after cabinet reshuffle

SALISBURY MP John Glen has been named paymaster general in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle.

Conservative Mr Glen was formerly the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, but was replaced

by Laura Trott in the re-jig of ministers today.

Historically, the Paymaster General’s Office was a department of the Treasury, acting as the banker for most government departments, responsible for paying civil servants.

As well as that role, Mr Glen is also Minister for the Cabinet Office.

The move came after speculation Mr Glen – a long-time ally of the Prime Minister – could be set to move to the Foreign Office, although that role was handed to former PM, David Cameron, in a shock move. Mr Glen had also been tipped for a role in defence.

However, his departure from the Treasury comes just a week or so from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement.

Mr Glen was first elected to Parliament as the Conservative MP for Salisbury in 2010, and worked in various junior ministerial roles before joining the Treasury.

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New CLA president takes office and vows to champion the next generation THE NEW President of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Victoria Vyvyan, has vowed to champion the next generation, celebrate the regions and take the Rural Powerhouse campaign to the next level during her two-year tenure.

Victoria, who succeeds Cotswolds farmer Mark Tufnell as the 56th president in the association’s 116-year history, has outlined the priorities that will be at the heart of her presidency: ● Ensuring political parties develop robust and ambitious policies to grow the rural economy ● Supporting the next generation of rural businesses to succeed and thrive, from funding to skills provision ● Recognising and celebrating the regional differences that make the rural economy so vibrant and diverse, and ensuring their voices are heard.

Victoria said: “I want every landowner, every farmer, every rural entrepreneur to know that the CLA is on their side. As president, I will be unrelenting in pursuit of an environment that allows our businesses, our landscapes and our way of life to thrive.

“This is a crucial time for farming and the rural economy, and the unique role that the CLA plays has never been more important.

Victoria Vyvyan’s family farm is located in the CLA South West area

“Environmental Land Management schemes are being rolled out, BPS is being cut, rural communities are being hit hard by the cost of living crisis, and persistently low economic productivity is hampering our businesses and workers.

“Yet farmers, landowners and rural businesses are dynamic and forwardthinking, helping to feed the nation, create jobs, build homes, fight climate change and look after the environment. With the right support and ambition the full potential of the countryside can be unlocked.

“I aim to work with the whole CLA team across England and Wales to make sure that our members’ interests are fairly represented in the run-up to the General Election and under the next government, whatever its colour.”

Victoria’s priorities tie in with the CLA’s Rural Powerhouse campaign, which highlights how the rural economy is 19% less productive than the national average.

By closing this productivity gap, we could add £43bn to the national GDP. Gavin Lane is appointed CLA Deputy President, while Joe Evans becomes Vice President. https://www.cla.org.uk/in-your-area/ south-west/

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Salisbury Young Farmers Club celebrate successful year with Harvest Supper

Steve Barclay has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following a cabinet reshuffle.

He previously held a cabinet position as health minister, from October 2022 to this week, and also between 5 July 2022 and 6 September 2022.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former secretary of state, Therese Coffey. “I consider it is now the right time to step back from government,” Coffey informed prime minister Rishi Sunak.

In a frank radio interview the following day, Coffey revealed that she had ‘nearly died’ from the stresses of being a minister, having spent time in hospital.

SALISBURY Young Farmers club held its annual Harvest Supper in October.

The evening was a chance to celebrate what has been a successful year, which has included several competition wins, a growing membership and an exciting programme of events.

The club, which reopened in January 2022 for members aged between 10 and 28-yearsold, welcomed Ben Parker from Riverbourne Community Farm as its guest speaker.

Ben also awarded trophies for the year: ● James Thornton won the trophy for most competition points for a senior member after being placed in both the

Members of Salisbury YFC with their prizes

county fencing and hedge laying competitions ● Isabel Green collected the trophy for most competition points for a junior with an outstanding performance at the county rally competitions

●Millie Shepherd, the club’s junior chairman, took the Bright Seeds cup for best junior member ●Clover Crosse, the club treasurer, won the Matt Weeks Challenge Cup for best senior member. ●Lauren Gibbs, the club’s social secretary, is pictured holding the Club of the Year shield, which was awarded to Salisbury YFC once again this year, and was also awarded the Flamstone cup for leader’s choice. ● Adam Damant is also pictured with the county junior cross country cup.

The club is looking forward to another successful year with plenty of exciting activities.

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Industry group launches five-year UK-wide sheep welfare strategy

FARMERS and vets, and a practical methods of reporting wide variety of organisations progress and the collation of and professionals have joined existing data to show forces, through the industryimprovements.” wide action group Ruminant National Sheep Association Health & Welfare (RH&W), to chief executive and RH&W launch a UK Sheep Welfare steering group member, Phil Strategy for 2023-2028. This Stocker, said of the launch, it follows the launch of a dairy is important for the reputation cattle strategy last year. of the UK sheep sector to The strategy, which is the continue making progress first of its kind for the sector, where welfare is concerned. is designed to help the whole “This strategy will provide industry show progress in great ammunition to drive sheep welfare by 2028. forward the sector across a RH&W chair, Gwyn Jones, wide range of welfare says the strategy aims to improvements over the next deliver high welfare and five years including the encourage the adoption of licensing of analgesics, good practice on all sheep influencing government The UK Sheep Welfare Strategy for 2023-2028 has been endorsed by a farms across all four nations in wide variety of industry organisations and stakeholders support programmes, and the UK – regardless of size, conditions in transport and at Credit: Veronica White/Unsplash location or production system. slaughter.

“The industry’s shared vision is for the providing good nutrition and protection “The strategy contains a five-step plan UK sheep sector to demonstrate evidenceagainst disease for delivery, which includes a commitment based progress in six key areas of sheep ● Collaborative flock management for routine meetings with a working group welfare over the next five years and – ensuring active collaboration between representing all stakeholders so we can beyond,” adds Mr Jones. farmers, vets, and advisers to aid the agree an action plan for each of the six “Improvements to health and welfare development of optimal flock health and goals,” he adds. will ultimately result in a more productive welfare plans “It will be challenging, but through and sustainable supply chain, having a ● Positive welfare – ensuring all RH&W we are determined to find ways to positive impact on the sector’s carbon management decisions are made with a demonstrate and evidence the progress by footprint. focus on welfare and considered through produce an annual progress report for “At a grass roots farm level, it will the eyes of the flock transparency.” benefit farmers directly through better ● Sheep comfort – ensuring every farm has Both Mr Jones and Mr Stocker say that productivity, working conditions and a proactive pain management plan to now the strategy has been launched, positive mental health.” optimise the comfort of sheep and aid everyone in the sheep sector must work The strategy features six strategic goals: their ability to overcome disease, illness, together to deliver its goals. ● Healthy feet – reducing lameness for all and/or injury.

Mr Jones said: “The sheep industry has sheep to improve overall health and Mr Jones says progress on these six areas demonstrated ownership and responsibility welfare by increasing mobility, is vitally important, as research shows the by producing this strategy. productivity, and longevity public expects the delivery of good welfare “We have the endorsement of over 95 ● Appropriate body condition – ensuring to include far more than ensuring good organisations and businesses who have optimal body condition score to improve health alone. signed up to support the strategy and we resilience to disease and fertility, and a “UK sheep farmers and the wider hope to see this backing empowering sheep breeding female’s ability to rear thriving industry are in a good position to deliver on farmers and producers to keep pushing lambs both,” he adds. forward with good welfare.” ● Thriving lambs – ensuring lambs are “The strategy will pave the way for this, A welfare strategy that covers beef is born strong and thrive throughout life by however investment will be required for expected to launched in 2024.

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Award-winning pianist to perform at Cathedral to raise funds for charities A UNIQUE Concert for Wiltshire will be held at Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday, February 8, 2024 to raise vital funds for key Wiltshire charities.

The event will see awardwinning concert pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith as special guest artist, performing with The Band of The Grenadier Guards and The Band and Bugles of The Rifles.

The Band of The Grenadier Guards represent the most senior infantry regiment of the British Army, while the Band and Bugles of The Rifles represent the largest sole rifle regiment in the British Army.

This event not only marks one of the rare occasions that the two Bands will perform together in a concert, but it is also Egerton-Smith’s debut performance alongside them, just prior to the start of his east coast recital tour of the United States of America.

The concert itself will take the audience on an ‘exciting and unique’ musical journey; celebrating the rich histories of the two regiments, as well as paying homage to the local Wiltshire area.

All profits from this wonderful evening will go

Above: The Band of The Grenadier Guards Right: Award-winning pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith

towards supporting the work of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Youth Action Wiltshire, along with the military charities, all of whom are honoured to share a close association with Her Majesty The Queen.

The Unique Concert is being held in Salisbury Cathedral, which has close ties with The Rifles; the Royal Berkshire and Wiltshire Regimental Museum is sited in the Cathedral Close and their colours are laid up in the north west nave aisle.

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wonderful privilege to be a part of an event which is so clearly historic by its very nature, and also having the opportunity to perform in such a famous cathedral.

“In addition, being asked to perform with bands that are intrinsically connected to key parts of English history is similarly a distinction of the highest kind, and one for which I am extremely grateful.”

Wiltshire Air Ambulance deputy chief executive, Barbara Gray, said: “It promises to be a fantastic event in a stunning setting, all aimed at raising vital funds and awareness for our charity, The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Youth Action Wiltshire.”

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Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, said: “I am so proud of the difference these three charities make to the well-being of our county.

“I am confident the music we will hear will make for a truly memorable evening. Your support will enable us to continue this important work and for that we are all extremely grateful.”

Youth Action Wiltshire Community First chief executive, Lynn Gibson, said: “Community First is delighted to be represented as a charity partner alongside The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

‘Through our youth work arm, Youth Action Wiltshire, we are committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in the county at a time of increased demand for complex support, including mental health and financial challenges for the young people and families we work with.

‘We hope that you will join us at this very special event and your support is much appreciated.”

The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury, said: “We are delighted to be the venue for what promises to be a marvellous evening of music, in support of three remarkable local charities that contribute so much to Wiltshire and its communities, in particularly young people.”

Tickets go on sale from Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10am, with prices starting from £15.

Seats can be booked online from https://tinyurl.com/ uniquewiltshire or by calling the Salisbury Cathedral box office on 01722 555128.

A limited number of wheelchair/accessibility tickets are available for this event, which can be secured directly from the box office.

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In the news: writers make their voices heard for the first time

By Brian MacReamoinn

AN expectant crowd packed into the upstairs gallery at Salisbury Library on Friday, November 10, to experience writers’ voices that had never been heard before. The showcase of new local writing talent, In the News, proved a thrilling evening for both the authors and the audience.

Introducing the sold-out event, Jayne Woodhouse, whose brainchild it was, pointed out that these brilliant writers were taking their first steps in public, which was daunting and exciting at the same time.

All the nine featured participants – Ann Miller, N.K. Mills, Jennifer Tegg, Lucy Newman, Kay Hay, Val Potter, Jenny McVeigh, Sallie Lloyd and M.P. Allez – were past or present attendees of Jayne’s hugely successful courses on creative writing.

Their original stories were based on items in the local press, whether articles or ads, hence the theme: In the News. These

Jayne (centre) with the flowers presented by the authors (also pictured

Credit: John Bruce

submissions had been chosen by guest judge Clare Reddaway.

The programme comprised three sections of three stories each, read by a trio of professional actors: Chrissie Grech, Dan Avery and Jack Cunningham.

Stories can be told in all sorts of ways, and here there were monologues and flash fiction, as well as traditional short stories.

The pieces were wide-ranging, touching on very different topics and very different emotions.

The nine authors covered all types of mood – humour, dread, excitement – and everyone present was thoroughly entranced by the readings of their work.

Jayne Woodhouse thanked everyone involved in the showcase, particularly Philip Tomes and Salisbury Library, and said she hoped that it would inspire the authors to continue writing, as well as motivating those, “who were just beginning their journey”.

Then, to her evident and delighted surprise, a bouquet of flowers was presented to her on behalf of the group of writers, expressing their gratitude for making the whole thing possible.

After hearing all these entertaining stories, audience members were keen to chat to the writers and performers, and much lively discussion ensued.

Jayne said she was very pleased with how this celebration of writing had gone.

“It provided an opportunity for people whose voices have never been heard before to have their work exhibited for the first time. For those starting out, it’s great to be part of a proper showcase like this with professional actors reading what you’ve written.”

By setting a standard, she hopes they will go on to other successes.

If you are interested in taking part in Jayne Woodhouse’s Creative Writing courses, you can find more details at: www. jaynewoodhouse.com

Photo competition unveiled by Arts Society Sarum IN a bid to champion the arts in all its diverse forms, The Arts Society Sarum, in collaboration with the Salisbury Photography Club, is proud to announce an upcoming photographic competition that promises to visually encapsulate the essence of Sarum.

The competition, open exclusively to amateurs, aims to source captivating local images for integration into the Arts Society Sarum website and future promotional materials.

This initiative is sure to stir the creative spirits of the community.

Enthusiastic participants have until June 11, 2024, to submit their visual interpretation of the theme, ‘Imagine Sarum’, with a focus

shortlist and announce prize winners on July 9, 2024. The celebratory event and a temporary exhibition is scheduled for later that month.

Peter Hicks, chairman of The Arts Society Sarum, expressed the inspiration behind the competition, stating: “The idea for this competition came about as we wished to have some images for use on our website that demonstrate our connection on capturing the beauty of Salisbury, Sarum or their immediate surroundings.

The judging panel, comprising a distinguished external photographer and representatives from both societies, will meticulously assess entries to unveil a

to Sarum/Salisbury.

“We thought having a photographic competition to achieve these images would allow us to further our remit in supporting the Arts.”

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Full casting details announced for this year’s Playhouse pantomime ARE you ready to join Dick Whittington and his cool cat Cosmo, on the journey from Salisburyshire to London, in search of fame and fortune?

Be warned, in the big city, disaster strikes, and the streets aren’t paved with gold, but overrun with rodents. Can Dick defeat Evil King Rat and save the city of London?

This year’s Salisbury Playhouse pantomime in Dick Whittington. Expect exciting escapades, dazzling dances, and sparkling songs from a live band, singing and dancing, and more.

Dick Whittington follows on from the success of last year’s production of Cinderella, which won a UK Pantomime Award. It will be the 13th time that the pantomime has been staged at the Playhouse.

Wiltshire Creative has now announced full casting details for the show which has been written

by Plested, Brown & Wilsher, the trio behind last year’s hit show.

Artistic director of Wiltshire Creative, Gareth Machin directs Will Carey (Dick Whittington), Olivia Hewitt Jones (Alice Fitzwarren), Will Jennings (Percy Rat), Hugh Osbourne (Alderman Fitzwarren), David Rumelle (Sarah the Cook), Lindo Shinda (Cosmo), Natalie Winsor (Fairy Bowbells), Alisha Capon and Daniel Timoney.

The cast in full rehearsal mode.

Top: Hugh Osbourne, Will Carey and ensemble Right: Olivia Hewitt Jones and Will Carey Bottom right: Natalie Winsor Bottom left: Will Jennings takes centre stage

Credits: Ash Mills

The production will run from November 25, 2023, to January 7, 2024. For one week during the run – November 28 to December 5 – Wiltshire Creative will be raising money as part of the Big Give, which means that if £10,000 is raised during that week, the company will receive matched funding

making the donation £20,000.

This has been ringfenced by Wiltshire Creative to develop more in-house productions and to develop its accessible arts facilities to ensure that more people can enjoy the live performances and creativity.

Pledges can be made online or in person.

BSL and captioned performances: December 6, at 7pm; and January 4, 2024 at 2:15pm. Relaxed Performance: January 6, 2024 at 11am.

Tickets from £17. www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

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Vessel: 15 artists explore the diverse meanings and potential through art

By Katrina ffiske

A NEW exhibition, Vessels, previewed at the Vanner Gallery, Salisbury, on November 2. Fifteen artists were invited by visual arts advisor and curator Jacquiline Creswell to explore the vessel and its diverse meanings, producing works in sculpture, ceramics, painting and photography.

With many of the artists attending, there was an opportunity to hear first-hand about the works and inspiration behind them.

Sculptor Lucy Glendinning talked about the elegant figure she has created which is dressed from head to toe in white feathers, reminding us of our symbiotic relationship with the

Clockwise from top: Ceramicist Jo Taylor right with preview guest Darren; The exhibition space (credit: Ash Mills); Another shot of the exhibition (credit: Ash Mills); Ceramicist Joshua Aubrook

natural world. Ceramicist Joshua Aubrook, who has just graduated from the Royal College of Art, is exhibiting three vessels decorated playfully with noughts and crosses, one glazed in a deep yellow, one in white, and the third in a compelling deep black.

Welcoming us to the preview, gallery director David Christie said this was Jacquiline’s third collaboration with the gallery, following her ‘No Woman is an Island’ exhibition in spring 2022, and ‘John Blackburn: Revisitation Paintings’, which opened the gallery’s programme this year.

“Jacquiline and I have been planning the exhibition for a

year. The theme of vessels allows such flexibility of interpretation, which has meant Jacquiline could select diverse work in several disciplines but also ensure a strong narrative to tie them all together. We are very proud of the result.”

Jacquiline Creswell thanked us all for coming on a very wet November night and added: “This group of artists was carefully selected from different disciplines to enhance the creative vision and effectively communicate their interpretation of a vessel.”

In her curator’s note, Jacquiline explains that: “The contemporary interpretations in the exhibition serve to honour the vessel’s historical place in our lives, whilst also challenging our understanding and meaning of this multifaceted term.

“The exhibition ‘Vessels’ is about so much more than containers created to hold or transport substances.

“The delicate vessels of Frances Carlile and Robyn Neild represent journeys.

Rebecca Newnham and Louise Tunnard focus on nature and the vessel-systems that transport nutrients from the root through the plant and pod that holds a seed.

“Felice Hodges and Laurence Wallace offer diverse interpretations of the theme in painting by using colour and texture.”

I highly recommend visiting this inspiring exhibition.

Artists exhibiting: Joshua Aubrook, Frances Carlile, Lizzie Farey, Robert George, Lucy Glendinning, Felice Hodges, Robyn Neild, Rebecca Newnham, Sarah Purvey, Jane Sheppard, Jo Taylor, Louise Tunnard, Laurence Wallace, Kate Windibank, Caroline Winn The exhibition runs until December 23 vannergallery

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Amesbury Town continue great form AMESBURY Town FC has continued its good form with two recent home wins. First up was a 3-2 win against Blunsdon, followed by a 4-2 victory against Malmesbury Victoria Development.

Ally McCracken started the win against Malmesbury with a neat headed finish from a great cross from Ben Morris.

The away side pulled themselves level with a free-kick from distance to equalise. The Blues went into the half-time interval ahead thanks to McCracken firing in after another Ben Morris assist.

Amesbury extended that lead within three minutes of the restart, Harry Hale scoring from close range after his initial header from a Rhys Sullivan cross was parried back to him by the Malmesbury keeper to make it 3-1 to Amesbury.

That two-goal advantage would not last long as five minutes later Malmesbury scored with another great strike from

The team is currently in second place in the league under manager, Robbie Skeates (right)

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However, the recent wet weather has seen Amesbury’s last two games postponed due to waterlogged pitches. They hope to be back in action at Bonnymead Park for two games against Salisbury Development, a league cup match on Saturday, November

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Hoping for a better welcome when/if we next visit Salisbury to watch a play WE visited Salisbury for a play at the theatre last Wednesday.

In recent years, we have used the Park and Ride for our daytime visits. This was our first Playhouse visit since Covid. We arrived late afternoon, allowing time for a quick look round the shops and a cup of tea.

The large Central car park is obviously a mess at the moment and traffic management for leaving the theatre is a little annoying, but that’s not why I’m writing.

We found it difficult to work out which areas were long-stay and which were short-stay but having seen how much it would cost in short stay, we played safe and parked at a distance.

Then we discovered that the ticket machines couldn’t take a card, the parking app was yet another new one, and in any case, our only phone payment method is PayPal (not accepted).

The sign suggested a text, but neither of us could work out how to text from our smartphones (we were cold and irritated by then).

We rustled up about £6 in cash but it was going to cost an outrageous £9 something. By this time we were talking about finding another car park and swearing never to come to Salisbury for an evening again.

Fortunately, in looking for another car park online, I discovered that there was no charge after 6pm. Sure enough, the notice did say as much, BUT in black ink on a dark green background, almost impossible to read. That couldn’t possibly be deliberate could it?

Existing A303 no longer a valid option on that we agree AN unsigned (why?) letter [Tunnel or leave, but no new road, please?] was published next to mine [Cheaper to move the stones to Dorset] in Edition 27 of this magazine (October 23, 2023).

My letter gave a background to the proposal for a new road bypassing Stonehenge in 1992 which was the County’s agreed response to the need and was costed at £92,000,000 – a mere nothing compared to today’s tunnel agreed by the Secretary of State at a suggested cost of at least £1.7 billion.

The unsigned letter made arguments that were weak to say the least. He or she wanted a tunnel or nothing and certainly not another road.

They forgot that the new road plus tunnel and accesses to Stonehenge will dwarf the original which will be removed when any project is completed, but that a new overland dual carriageway will meet all requirements.

If a new road was built it would hardly affect any archaeology sites as those people have not come up with any in the past 31 years since the original proposal became public.

The small number of people directly affected We did enjoy the play, very much – just as well. Hoping for a better welcome when/if we next visit.

MARIAN COFFIN Wiltshire

Maybe it’s badgers

MY mum has shown me your article about holes on Wyndham Park [Wyndham Park ground force heroes take on the curse of the dog holes, issue 27, October 23, 2023] that is assumed to be done by dogs when being walked.

I wonder if anyone has thought about the possibility of these being made by badgers?

Badgers make ‘snuffle

would no doubt be compensated but the vast majority of those in Winterbourne Stoke would, I am sure, be pleased to get some peace and quiet after the drudgery of traffic thundering past their doorsteps day and night.

It said wildlife was to be affected by a new road. What wildlife? In any event, hardly more than at present.

At last it has been accepted that the existing road meets nobody’s wishes and something has to be done.

If so, the choice is clear to the vast majority who can see that a road is well over a billion pounds cheaper.

And do people really want to go into a 2-mile long tunnel when driving through the Wiltshire countryside?

I live in Coombe Bissett over 10 miles away, but I hope for the sake of all those more close to the ‘action’ that we get a change of plan and lower taxes instead of a tunnel which will hurt so many more everywhere.

DAVID GERMAIN Coombe Bissett ordered to pay more than £2,000 by a Salisbury court, having been caught illegally dumping waste on an access road.

Those tempted to antisocially dump waste, around Salisbury, should be warned that in 2017, Salisbury Magistrates sent another fly-tipper to prison – indeed, one of the worst prisons in the country – for more than two months.

Stiff deterrent sentences are being issued by the courts for this public nuisance, committed by those who ought to use proper waste disposal channels.

THOMAS CURR Salisbury

homes’ when looking for worms. I would suspect that badgers could be in this area.

Where I live, in a town in Somerset, there are many and come across snuffle holes walking my dog. We’ve also unfortunately had them in our garden. So maybe this could be considered before blaming dogs.

SANDRA HISCOX Somerset

Fly-tippers could face prison

As you report (Businessman fined for flytipping after covert council operation, November 6, 2023) a Salisbury businessman was

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Engineering firm reinforces Salon enjoys rewarding resilience following attack October

AN engineering company based in Salisbury has partnered with the South East Cyber Resilience Centre to strengthen its cyber defences following a recent attack.

Established in 1984, Apsley Precision Engineering, is a small manufacturing company based in High Post which specialises in producing high-precision components for a range of industries, including defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical, oil and gas.

Last year, the company experienced a cyber attack which resulted in criminals accessing internal systems and sending emails to customers.

In response to the attack, Jon Paul-Sanders, operations manager at Apsley, said: “We knew it was essential to have all our systems closely looked at and to give our teams the necessary cyber security training.

“We wanted to know where there were any holes in our IT system so we could fix them and also give our people a better understanding of the risks of cybercrime.”

To help small and mediumsized businesses, like Apsley, bolster their cyber resilience, the South East Cyber Resilience Centre offers a range of high-quality and affordable services. These services are delivered by university students involved in the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group’s Cyber PATH programme, with support from senior cyber security practitioners.

The National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG) is a not-for-profit company, funded and supported by the Home Office, policing and National Ambassador partners, to strengthen cyber resilience across the nation’s small and medium-sized enterprise community.

Having worked closely with the centre to determine which

services would most benefit them, Apsley took up Security Awareness Training for all employees, as well as a Vulnerability Assessment and Internet Discovery.

Jon Paul-Sanders said: “The Security Awareness Training was very well received by all staff, not only helping them to be more cyber secure at work but in their personal lives. The reports we received from our Vulnerability Assessment and Internet Discovery were likewise easy to understand and written from a layman’s perspective, allowing us to implement the improvements needed in our systems.”

Cyber PATH graduate Sophie Powell, who at the time was studying Cyber Security at the University of Warwick, completed Apsley’s Internet Discovery. This involved a comprehensive review of publicly available information about the business to find anything that could be used by cybercriminals to craft an attack.

Commenting on how the service benefits organisations, Sophie said: “Businesses are typically unaware of just how much information is available about them online for a cybercriminal to exploit. This type of insight requires already busy businesses to be regularly reviewing what their employees and organisations within their supply chain are sharing online and publishing.

“Carrying out this service for Apsley gave them that essential

understanding and visibility and meant they could see where changes needed to be made.”

Summarising the impact of the cyber resilience services on the business, Mr Paul-Sanders said: “The services did exactly what we hoped for with the added bonus that I feel I can call on the Cyber Resilience Centre and Cyber PATH team if I need help or guidance at any time.

“We definitely have better awareness and understanding of the cyber risk to our business and I would encourage all other businesses to take advantage of the advice and services on offer.

Don’t wait to have an attack before you act.”

Detective inspector Chris White, director of the South East Cyber Resilience Centre, said: “In this modern world, businesses face threats from all directions. Whether the incident is a fire, flood, medical or cyber, having a plan which assesses the risk and a process that safeguards a business’s assets, putting them back on track for recovery, is essential.

“This is where our network of police-led Cyber Resilience Centres can help. We provide cyber safeguarding of people, processes and technologies, helping small and medium-sized businesses operate safer online.

“It is always great to hear feedback from companies like Apsley who have benefited from support and I very much hope that it encourages others across our region to follow in their footsteps.”

SALISBURY’S Hair Extension Cave enjoyed a very successful October. Owner, Molly Cook, and her team won two regional awards and one national award.

“We were selected out of many entries as finalists in our chosen categories, which was an honour in itself,” said Molly. “To then be announced as the winners for not only two regional awards – for our work in hair extensions – but also awarded a national award for our work with our training academy feels absolutely incredible.”

The team was voted first in the Regional Best Hair Extension Salon (South West) at the 2023 Hair and Beauty Awards, placing a very commendable third in the national awards.

At the 2023 UK Hair Awards, Molly and her team were placed first in the Regional Hair Extensions Specialist of the Year (South West) and also came away with the top award for National Training Academy of the Year (England).

Molly Cook said: “Thank you so much to my amazing loyal customers and staff, I appreciate you all so much. It was crazy enough to win awards regionally for the last few years but to now win nationally is amazing. I’m lost for words but also very grateful. Please check out @ thehairextensioncave-Training Academy to book future courses and change yours or a loved one’s life by giving a career.”

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Cathedral releases Christmas album SALISBURY Cathedral Choir has released its first Christmas album for over a decade, on its recently founded record label.

The album, entitled Salisbury Christmas, is a collection of Christmas carols old and new, sung by Salisbury Cathedral Choir, with John Challenger (organ), directed by David Halls. The album features the full Cathedral Choir, girl and boy choristers and adult singers, accompanied on the famous ‘Father’ Willis organ.

Many works on the album have a particular Salisbury link.

Several carols are arrangements by the late Sir David Willcocks, organist at Salisbury Cathedral in the 1940s and subsequently director of the choir of King’s College, Cambridge, famous for Carols from King’s on BBC television and radio each

Christmas Eve. Herbert Howells, another former organist, is represented in the beautiful carol, Sing lullaby, along with a new awardwinning work, Toccata on the Advent hymn ‘Wachet auf’, by David Halls, the cathedral’s current director of music.

Across the decades there has been another change, with work by women composers included in the album line up. Amongst those is Errollyn Wallen, the award-winning composer named as one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2018, who was commissioned by Salisbury Cathedral Choir to write Salisbury Carol. Errollyn’s carol was first performed in Salisbury Cathedral on December 22, 2022 and is a tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Other women composers include Cecilia McDowall, Sally Beamish and Jeanne Demessieux. There is also a carol by contemporary favourite composer, John Rutter.

As is fitting for a homegrown album, the cover image has been supplied by Salisbury photographer and ICU consultant Martin Cook.

David Halls, Salisbury Cathedral’s director of music, said: “Christmas is a very special

time of year at the cathedral, and we welcome thousands of worshippers and concert-goers over this very busy period.

“The selection of works on this album incorporates several old and well-known Christmas carols as well as newer works, and I’m delighted that, through this new album, we can share the joy of Christmas from Salisbury Cathedral with people at home.”

Physical copies of Salisbury Christmas are available to purchase from Salisbury Cathedral shop or online via https://salisburycathedralchoir. hearnow.com Proceeds from sales of recordings released by Salisbury Cathedral continue to support the Cathedral’s music funds, continuing our rich tradition of music as well as enabling future projects.

Property

Symonds & Sampson Auction A full room greeted Symonds & Sampson when they held their auction of properties in Devon, Dorset, and Somerset on 19 October. A near 90% success rate proved that there remains a good life in the property market.

Partner Ross Willmington said “The Guildhall at Axminster was overflowing with people keen to bid for lots throughout our region and this bodes well for the late autumn and winter market.

“The positive feeling in the room meant that almost all lots sold, including small areas of garden in villages, paddocks, cottages and bungalows for renovation as well as larger blocks of agricultural land.

“Bidders were in the room but also online, on the telephone, and we also had several proxy bids.”

Notable prices: • Land at Membury 400% above guide.

• Land at Broadoak Bridport 180% above guide.

• Land at All Saints Axminster 146% above guide.

• Land at Merriott £14,000 acre

• 106 acres near South Molton averaged £10,000 acre. (pictured) • A bungalow in Axminster 113% above guide.

• A three storey maisonette in Lyme Regis 17% above guide.

• A 3 bed bungalow in 1 acre at

Sidmouth 30% above guide.

• A bungalow in Marshwood Bridport £275,000.

• A grade II listed cottage in Axminster £308,000.

Symonds & Sampson are now seeking entries for our auctions in

December and February please contact Ross Willmington or Graham Barton in Axminster on 01297 33122 or Mark Lewis or Meredith Holmes on 01258 473766.

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Special educational needs grants scheme open for applications WILTSHIRE Council is inviting groups, organisations and individuals to apply for small grants funding which can be used to buy or increase the resources or materials needed to start a club or activity for children and people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

The small grants scheme was established following feedback from parents and aims to create more opportunities for children and young people with SEND in their local communities, providing greater access to clubs, activities and other groups.

The approach is aligned to the council’s business plan – to ensure children and young people have the best start in life and to provide opportunities for all young people to engage in wider society and the council.

Cllr Richard Clewer (pictured), leader of Wiltshire

Council said: “Anyone can apply for these grants. You may be an individual, a voluntary or community parent led organisation, a charity, a co-operative, or a school looking to offer new or additional activity.

“The most important thing is to increase the availability of opportunities and activities for children and young people with SEND in the Wiltshire area.

“Parents’ and carers’ thoughts and ideas are a key thread running through our current SEND strategy and their feedback led to us setting up this pot of funding.

“We now want more groups and programmes to benefit from this funding so please do get in touch with your ideas of how it can be best used for SEN children and young people in your area.”

Last year, 12 individuals and organisations benefited from

It’s exciting times for Longford Primary School. We are looking forward to joining Pickwick Academy on 1st December 2023 and we have changed our approach to learning, by adopting Curious City, an enquiry-led curriculum. The Curious City curriculum provides challenge, nurtures oracy and encourages curiosity. It is designed to allow children to be scientists, artists, historians and more, grounded in people, places and stories.

The children are immersed in active learning, as they follow their line of enquiry, including working alongside guest experts.

This term, the enquiry for Year 5 and 6 was “How are lives saved?” During this enquiry, the children studied the structure of the heart through art, used their skills as mathematicians and scientists to measure the impact of exercise on the pulse, examined the circulatory system and gained Mini Medic certificates, working alongside a first-aid trainer from Trustworthy Services. They also enjoyed an informative and hands-on session with Mrs Sharon Bury, a senior critical care technologist at SDH.

funding to provide activities for children and young people with SEND. For example, in Barford St Martin, Emma Claydon (a parent) set up a new playground: “Having a facility within the village that enables children with additional needs to play alongside their mainstream peers provides a perfect forum for the children to integrate, socialise, learn new skills and have fun.”

Rachel Harris set up the Ludgershall stay and play group after finding that there were no local SEN groups in her area. She

said: “The children love coming to the club to play and just be children with no one judging them and the adults enjoy a cuppa and a chat with other adults in the same situation.

“It means so much to the children to have new equipment and toys to play with. The group has grown so much, and the children have now come to rely on the group which runs every fortnight. The children have come out of themselves so much and have grown in so much confidence. Friendships have been made amongst parents and children alike.”

Deadline for submissions is midnight on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Applications will be assessed during January 2024.

For more information about the scheme, including how to apply, please contact: CandF. Commissioning@wiltshire.gov. uk or visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk

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From marathons dressed as a chilli to the world’s toughest foot race, raising awareness of mental health

By Faith Eckersall

boomed to such an extent, Relating her challenges she was asked to be a to those faced by people National Ambassador for with poor mental health the Army Cadet Force cropped up again earlier and was recently awarded this year, as she was the MBE. completing the ‘Escape Since 2007, she’s run From Alcatraz’ triathlon over 80 marathons, in California. completed eight full “Alcatraz is a jail and Ironman triathlons, as mental illness can feel well as 22 years’ service, like being a prisoner in including a tour of duty in your own head or mind,” Afghanistan. she explains. “As I swam She’s also captained away from the island, the the first British female currents were so strong. I team to complete the found myself fighting Race Across America, the against them but realised I world’s toughest cycle was getting nowhere and race, and has also run the that I’d be better just planet’s toughest going with the flow, footrace, the Marathon again, as you sometimes des Sables.

Sally collecting her MBE have to with mental Then there’s her cycle Credit: Tony Oudot illness.” ride the length of New As she completes her Zealand, swimming the English dressing as a piece of fruit has ambassadorial duties, as well as channel in a relay, climbing made that happen.” motivational speaking, Sally is mountains in Nepal and Bolivia, Sally makes running 100 also preparing for 2024’s and skiing 250km across an miles across a frozen plateau in challenges, where she hopes to Arctic circle ice plateau.

Mongolia dressed as a chilli raise money for even more However, she’s probably best sound like a doddle but, like mental health and armed forces known for running marathons anyone else, she has to make charities. dressed as a piece of fruit. herself do it.

“I’m doing the Everest “With a name like Orange!” she “Sometimes, when it’s very Marathon as well as a 50-mile laughs, but that’s not the whole hard, I count to 10 in my head, running challenge in the USA. story. over and over again,” she says.

They may seem huge challenges “My challenges are all about While doing the Dubai leg of but I want to show you can getting out and having fun and the 7/7/7 – seven marathons in accomplish things if you break that’s what the fruit is all seven days on seven different them down, bit by bit,” she about,” she says. “I want to continents – she found herself says. break the stigma of admitting mentally breaking the challenge She’s also hoping to run her you have a mental health worry down into the distance between beloved London marathon again and start a conversation – lamp posts. “Every time I got to – dressed as a breakfast cereal. one, I’d then make myself run For all of these events she’s to the next,” she says. seeking personal and well as Therapy & Injury She relates it all back to corporate sponsorship but, more than anything, wants people to Rehabilitation Clinic mental health as, for people suffering badly, even the start their own conversations Alderbury Village Hall, Rectory Road, Salisbury, SP5 3AD simplest tasks can be around mental health.

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IN 2007, Sally Orange MBE ran the London Marathon dressed as Supergirl. No one was more surprised than her to discover that this effort had won her a place in the Guinness Book of World Records – for a woman running the fastest marathon dressed as a superhero.

But there was another reason for her astonishment. Not long before she made the decision to start training, Sally, who lives in Salisbury, had been so ill with depression and anxiety that even going downstairs from her bedroom was too much on some days.

“I was so ill that I was unable to get up,” says the former Royal Army Medical Corps physiotherapist. “The day I managed to get out of bed and walk to the end of the garden was a real achievement.”

Mental illness had invaded her life as a young woman – at times, she says, things were so bad, she called the emotional support charity Samaritans for help.

“I’d always wanted to run the London Marathon but my lack of self-esteem told me I’d never be able to do it,” she says.

“When I ran across the finishing line, I felt like a superhero because I’d achieved something I thought was out of my reach.”

Since then, Sally’s list of endurance challenges has

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Health & Wellbeing

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Breast Walk Ever returns next May AGAINST Breast Cancer’s Breast Walk Ever is returning to Hampshire next May 12, and entries are now open.

With full and half marathon options available, as well as a 10K, Breast Walk Ever Hampshire has plenty of choice for anyone looking for a local walking challenge.

The routes all start together just outside Winchester, following waymarked trails including the Clarendon, Itchin and Pilgrims Way. All three walks give you the chance to follow in the footsteps of King Charles II following his defeat to Cromwell in 1651, on the ancient Monarch’s way.

Against Breast Cancer’s Breast Walk Ever events have been going since 2014.

Walkers have raised almost £300,000 in that time towards research into secondary spread

The routes all start together just outside Winchester, following waymarked trails including the Clarendon, Itchin and Pilgrims Way

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breast cancer; much of which takes place at the University of Southampton.

“We are delighted to be back in Hampshire close to where a significant proportion of our

research takes place in Southampton” said the charity’s event manager, Richard Martin.

“We received lots of lovely feedback last year from supporters who relished the

chance to talk to a number of our researchers who were volunteering at the various support stops along the course.”

In the UK, over 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year as well as over 55,000 women.

Breast cancer is statistically the most common form of cancer in the UK. Against Breast Cancer fund vital research into secondary spread of the disease, the main cause of breast cancer related deaths.

Entry fees start from just £13. Walkers can expect regular support stops and a complimentary massage at the finish to go with their hardearned medal.

There is free parking at the event HQ in Hursely. All walkers are asked to raise funds with an initial target of just £75. breastwalkever.org.

Support for people living with secondary breast cancer LEADING research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now, is re-launching a service in Salisbury for people with incurable secondary breast cancer.

The ‘Living with Secondary Breast Cancer’ group was first launched in Salisbury in 2016 and, following the COVID-19 pandemic, will now once again be bringing together people with the disease to talk, listen and learn with others who understand the challenges that secondary breast cancer brings in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The free monthly group was due to hold its first session on Wednesday, 15 November at SP2 Community Centre Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7QW. It is estimated that over 61,000 people are living with secondary breast cancer (also called metastatic, advanced, or stage 4 cancer) in the UK. The disease occurs when breast cancer cells spread from the breast to other parts of the

body, most commonly the bones, liver, lungs or brain.

While secondary breast cancer can be treated, it cannot currently be cured.

Breast Cancer Now’s monthly ‘Living with Secondary Breast Cancer’ sessions are facilitated by an experienced counsellor and every few months there is the chance to hear from an expert speaker on topics such as treatment side effects, fatigue and clinical trials.

Susan Wood, senior manager, secondary breast cancer services at Breast Cancer Now, said: “We are thrilled to be relaunching this invaluable support in Salisbury to help us be there for people living with secondary breast cancer.

“Secondary breast cancer is full of uncertainties and people tell us that they often feel overlooked or forgotten once receiving the devastating diagnosis. Our Living with Secondary Breast Cancer group offers a warm, friendly space to

share what’s on your mind with people who understand, to help people feel less alone, as well as provide vital support and crucial information.

“If anyone has any questions or would like to register to join the group please do get in touch with us atsecondaryservice@ breastcancernow.org or call 0345 077 1893.”

Diana Konczak, counsellor and Living with Secondary Breast Cancer Salisbury group facilitator, says: “I’m delighted to be working with Breast Cancer Now to launch this group for people living with secondary breast cancer in the Salisbury area.

“From my many years as a counsellor I know how

invaluable a confidential and safe space to reflect and discuss personal experiences can be.

“This group offers such an important chance for people with secondary breast cancer to discuss whatever may be on their mind and gain support from others facing similar experiences.”

Jess Thomas, cancer support lead at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This is a brilliant group to support people living with secondary breast cancer. It allows people to meet others who may be going through a similar experience.

“Being facilitated by a qualified counsellor creates a safe space for people to access support as and when needed.

Previously it has been of real benefit to our patients, and it is very exciting to be able to offer this service once again.”

Register online at breastcancernow.org or call Breast Cancer Now on 0345 077 1893.

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SANTA’S SLEIGH COMING TO MONKEY WORLD! Between the 18th and 20th December Santa’s sleigh will touch down at Monkey World! As well as meeting Santa and receiving a special present from him, your little monkeys can enjoy festive fare, a Christmas trail around the park, and even make a present for the primates with Santa’s elves!

The gift shop is stacked full of new items, ideal as presents and stocking fillers- and of course you’ll be able to see our 250 primates during a quieter, peaceful time

at the park. Primate adoptions also make a great Christmas gift- and mean you can visit your adopted primate for free for a year! Visiting Santa at Monkey World will help support the rescue and rehabilitation of primates, so help spread Christmas cheer by seeing Santa here! £5 plus entrance fee per child. To register interest in seeing Santa, please email communications@monkeyworld.org.

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Looking for something special to give to a spirit's lover this Christmas or need something special to entertain family and friends, Downton Distillery have the perfect gifts for you. Explorer’s provides citrus, floral and spice notes, whilst our new Great Bustard Gin provides a wonderful floral and herbaceous drink, perfect for an aperitivo or a French 75 on Christmas Day. Our spirits are refined, elegant distilled and bottled in small batches.

We offer a series of tours, and a new Master Class starts next year where you will create your own recipe under the guidance of our Head Distiller Hugh. Adventure begins with a little spirit. www.downtondistillery.com

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Recruitment

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CHEERFUL CARER/PA FOR BUSY MOTHER IN WHEELHCHAIR NEAR TISBURY

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR We are an established, family run electrical contractors based in North Dorset, covering the surrounding areas.

We are looking for a conscientious, friendly person to join our team.

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