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Community farm is a learning hub for all
River Bourne Community Farm in Laverstock, just outside Salisbury, is the perfect destination to visit during the summer holidays, according to farm manager Jane Wilkinson who welcomes tourists, locals, and all age groups. “We have a wide-range of livestock including...
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Town council challenges district council
Shaftesbury Town Council is challenging the district council over the sale of Shaftesbury Cattle Market site. The town council held an extraordinary meeting on July 11 to response to a letter from Shaftesbury Civic Society and the Parish Meeting called by six...
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Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
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Cathedral meditation to remember
The continuing devastating impact of the attack on the Skripals and the death of Dawn Sturgess have given added poignancy and importance to a service of meditation at Salisbury Cathedral. on Sunday July 15, from 3.30pm to 4pm. Acting Dean Canon Edward Probert said:...
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Warm weather for warm occasions
Bespoke Ceremonies for Every Occasion went to London for Julie's latest Bespoke Ceremony. The football, Wimbledon and London Pride made the City busier than usual in the fabulous weather. Emily was in Manor Barn, Winterbourne Stoke. Both ceremonies were very different...
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Christmas market is back
Salisbury’s popular Christmas market is in its traditional home of the Guildhall Square from Thursday, November 29, to Saturday, December 22, with other seasonal flavourings. The market, operated by Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID) and has become a firm...
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Distraction burglary in Wilton
Police have asked Valley News to help them get information about a distraction burglary in which cash was stolen from a house in Wilton. At about 11.45am on Monday, July 9, a man called at a house in Hillside Road and told the homeowner - a man aged in his 90s - that...
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Whites at home in prelim
Despite promotion to the Evo-Stik Premier League South, and because of changes to the non-league game, Salisbury FC enter the competition on Saturday, August 25 at the Preliminary Round stage. They were awarded a home tie against the winners of the Extra Preliminary...
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Wilts lose again
Wiltshire lost their second consecutive match in the Unicorns County Championship, Western Division, by 75 runs to Berkshire at Corsham last Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Berkshire won the toss and chose to bat and scored 296 (Waqar Hussein 53 and Stewart Davison 63),...
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Polling Day
Teenage Market and Foodie Friday fun returns
Salisbury’s Teenage Market is back in the Market Place on Friday, August 10, alongside the popular Foodie Friday Market in the Guildhall Square. The markets are run by Salisbury City Council and are open from 10am to 4pm. The free Teenage Market is a unique platform...
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Youngsters get active
Sports and activities for young people aged five to 14 years during the holidays are promised at special sports camps, and include athletics, basketball, cricket, dance, tennis and football, provided by Wiltshire Cricket, Wiltshire Tennis and Swindon Town Football in...
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Community farm is a learning hub for all
River Bourne Community Farm in Laverstock, just outside Salisbury, is the perfect destination to visit during the summer holidays, according to farm manager Jane Wilkinson who welcomes tourists, locals, and all age groups. “We have a wide-range of livestock including...
read more
Town council challenges district council
Shaftesbury Town Council is challenging the district council over the sale of Shaftesbury Cattle Market site. The town council held an extraordinary meeting on July 11 to response to a letter from Shaftesbury Civic Society and the Parish Meeting called by six...
read more
Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
read more
Cathedral meditation to remember
The continuing devastating impact of the attack on the Skripals and the death of Dawn Sturgess have given added poignancy and importance to a service of meditation at Salisbury Cathedral. on Sunday July 15, from 3.30pm to 4pm. Acting Dean Canon Edward Probert said:...
read more
Warm weather for warm occasions
Bespoke Ceremonies for Every Occasion went to London for Julie's latest Bespoke Ceremony. The football, Wimbledon and London Pride made the City busier than usual in the fabulous weather. Emily was in Manor Barn, Winterbourne Stoke. Both ceremonies were very different...
read more
Christmas market is back
Salisbury’s popular Christmas market is in its traditional home of the Guildhall Square from Thursday, November 29, to Saturday, December 22, with other seasonal flavourings. The market, operated by Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID) and has become a firm...
read more
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Appleby cupboard door
Appleby style kitchen cupboard door 60cm not required hence sale £15 ono.
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New unable to use hence sale.
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Nutri bullet
Nutri bullet with user guide £30 or near offer
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Gas cylinder
Propane gas cylinder 10kg, 3/4 full includes regulator
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Interior doors
Pair hardwood doors 15 panes of glass.
Each 27in wide 78in high.
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Ladies Bike
Ladies GT Timberline ‘hybrid’ bike
For road or off road use
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Tv unit
Tv cabinet, glass fronted door which opens, good condition.
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Records Wanted
Vinyl records wanted 1950’s to 80’s Lps and 45’s
Cash paid, private collector
phone Graham 01425 291271
Nespresso machine
Nespresso Up coffee machine Cream colour very little used £20
01722 742247
Mirror
Gilt framed over mantle mirror 38 in W x 29in H £30 ono
01722 742247
Appleby cupboard door
Appleby style kitchen cupboard door 60cm not required hence sale £15 ono.
Call: 01722 742247
Wash basin
Semi recessed wash basin “Belize ” style.
New unable to use hence sale.
£50 or near offer.
01722 742247
Nutri bullet
Nutri bullet with user guide £30 or near offer
01722 742247
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6 hours help a month needed for cottage in Waterditchampton. Hours completely flexible to suit you. Ideal for pensioner. Call Geoff on 07778-053740
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Fantastic opportunity to work with a specialist Design and Build company that is growing rapidly. Specializing in ultra high end one-off projects in the SW. The Accounts Assistant / Administrator is an integral member of the office team and will be responsible for...
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We are looking for Waiting Staff for events based in Shaftesbury and Sixpenny Handley during the summer Due to event locations you will need your own transport. Pay rate £8.50 per hour Duties: Assist with setting up the venue Greet guests with trays of champagne and...
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We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a IT Systems Development & Support Officer to join our fun and fast paced office. Whilst some travel to other offices will be required, the role is based mainly from our Salisbury head office and covers two main areas. IT...
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6 hours help a month needed for cottage in Waterditchampton. Hours completely flexible to suit you. Ideal for pensioner. Call Geoff on 07778-053740
read moreAccount and Office assistant
Fantastic opportunity to work with a specialist Design and Build company that is growing rapidly. Specializing in ultra high end one-off projects in the SW. The Accounts Assistant / Administrator is an integral member of the office team and will be responsible for...
read moreWaiting Staff
We are looking for Waiting Staff for events based in Shaftesbury and Sixpenny Handley during the summer Due to event locations you will need your own transport. Pay rate £8.50 per hour Duties: Assist with setting up the venue Greet guests with trays of champagne and...
read moreIT Systems Development & Support Officer
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a IT Systems Development & Support Officer to join our fun and fast paced office. Whilst some travel to other offices will be required, the role is based mainly from our Salisbury head office and covers two main areas. IT...
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Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
read more
Town Council’s youngest Mayor elected.
At just 23, Piers Brown is Shaftesbury Town Council’s youngest-ever Chairman of the Council and Town Mayor. He was elected unanimously at the council’s annual meeting on May 1. Cllr Brown as been a town councillor for 2 ½ years and has chaired the Planning and...
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Catering assistant fired for frothy cup
A young catering assistant at Stonehenge has been fired for undercharging for a frothy cup of coffee at the £27 million visitor centre run by English Heritage. Dan Thomas, from Amesbury, noticed a cup of coffee he was about to sell to a customer ‘was half-full of...
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Man arrested after indecent exposure
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident at a car park off Friary Lane, Salisbury, at about 3pm on Tuesday, March 27. He was allegedly seen indecently exposing himself sitting in a blue/purple Vauxhall Astra convertible. A 28-year-old man from the...
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Salisbury saluted
I visited Salisbury today with my two sons and mum. We were watching the Easter parade as my son wanted to listen to the music (he has CP and is on the autism spectrum). He had a major meltdown resulting in a lot of crying and screaming, biting and punching. The...
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Fisherton Street welcomes Retro warehouse
Joe Henry is the founder of Fisherton Warehouse which recently opened its’ doors to customers three months ago. Fisherton Warehouse offers one off, eclectic pieces and timeless classics including; 50’s vintage garments, retro technology, records and many more...
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Tallest living Christmas tree lights up Wilton
Wilton welcomed the festive season with the annual Christmas light switch-on which took place in the market square. Cllr Peter Edge had the important job of switching on the lights, followed by the childrens nativity play and Christmas carols by Wilton Christian...
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New chapter for Wilton’s historic almshouses
Almshouses belonging to a medieval hospital charity dating back to the 1400s have been transferred to one of the biggest almshouse charities in the country. The Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Wilton, existed in 1420 with close links to Wilton Abbey, as an education...
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Police target drink and drug drivers
Dorset Police is running the annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign from today, Friday, December 1 to Monday, January 1. Roads Policing and No Excuse teams are holding a launch event today, Friday, December 1, on Poole High Street between 10am and 2pm, with...
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Clock turned back for dotty plot
By Fanny Charles Enter Salisbury Playhouse’s main auditorium and you are greeted by a two-story crumbling house, overshadowed by railway signals. As the lights drop and the set slowly revolves, a pitch-perfect dowdily 1950s house is revealed – dainty knick-knacks,...
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Valley News Visit Wilton feature 2017
For November 2017, Valley News has created a 'Visit Wilton' feature, which includes a wide variety of the brilliant shops and services that Wilton has to offer. The feature can be viewed here. Inside the feature are adverts and editorials from: Monty and Mabel's cafe...
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From the Editor – October 2017
By David Parker Government pressure on local authorities to build more houses seems to be imposing planning regulations and over-riding planning law. Housing estates are being imposed on areas but the numbers of houses to be built cannot match local facilities and...
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Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
read more
Town Council’s youngest Mayor elected.
At just 23, Piers Brown is Shaftesbury Town Council’s youngest-ever Chairman of the Council and Town Mayor. He was elected unanimously at the council’s annual meeting on May 1. Cllr Brown as been a town councillor for 2 ½ years and has chaired the Planning and...
read more
Catering assistant fired for frothy cup
A young catering assistant at Stonehenge has been fired for undercharging for a frothy cup of coffee at the £27 million visitor centre run by English Heritage. Dan Thomas, from Amesbury, noticed a cup of coffee he was about to sell to a customer ‘was half-full of...
read more
Man arrested after indecent exposure
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident at a car park off Friary Lane, Salisbury, at about 3pm on Tuesday, March 27. He was allegedly seen indecently exposing himself sitting in a blue/purple Vauxhall Astra convertible. A 28-year-old man from the...
read more
Salisbury saluted
I visited Salisbury today with my two sons and mum. We were watching the Easter parade as my son wanted to listen to the music (he has CP and is on the autism spectrum). He had a major meltdown resulting in a lot of crying and screaming, biting and punching. The...
read more
Fisherton Street welcomes Retro warehouse
Joe Henry is the founder of Fisherton Warehouse which recently opened its’ doors to customers three months ago. Fisherton Warehouse offers one off, eclectic pieces and timeless classics including; 50’s vintage garments, retro technology, records and many more...
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