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City to host Armed Forces Day
The countdown to the 2019 National Armed Forces Day National Event officially started today as soldiers, councillors and singers gathered in the Guildhall Square. The Royal British Legion Band and Sticky Toffee Jazz provided entertainment on Friday, November 16, when...
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Two-wheel safety campaign launched
Road Safety Week, November 19 to 25, focuses on the two wheelers and encourages riders to be ‘Bike Smart’. Cyclists and motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in the UK, with more than 100 riders injured every day in needless, preventable crashes,...
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MP digs in
South West Wiltshire MP Dr Andrew Murrison dug himself out of the Brexit debate for a couple of hours to dig into tree planting. Andrew join 508 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark...
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Mayor of Wilton Peter Edge met local writer Chris Matthews to mark the publication of her new book 'A Small Town in the Great War', an exclusive extract from which appeared in 'Valley News'. Standing at Wilton's War Memorial to the servicemen of WWI, Chris, who lives...
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Riversmeet free-for-all
Riversmeet Leisure Centre Open Day has with activities for young and old on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. British Downhill Urban Mountain Bike champion Ben Moore will be there with his bike as the guest of honour. Ben shows his skills and entertains children and adults...
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Mexican makeover for craft bar
On Friday Salisbury residents and visitors can enjoy an authentic Mexican experience in the heart of the city at the newly-refurbished independent restaurant Tinga. Formerly known as Danny’s Craft Bar & Kitchen the restaurant has been transformed from an American...
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Play paradise plan
A new Junior Multiplay Unit Victoria Park is planned. The new junior unit, for older children, replaces an old wooden unit and includes a climbing wall, hoop bridge, rope climb and drag ramp. Transfer decks and side entry/exit slides enable access for children with...
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Going to the dogs?
Santa Paws arrives ahead of the annual Christmas fair on Sunday, November 25, to join in the festive fun. Dogs Trust Salisbury’s Rehoming Centre in Newton Tony is open from 11am to 2pm, and promises to be a great day out for all the family, with four-legged friends...
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Village remembers and goes festive
On Sunday, November 18, a Wylye Valley village is unearthing its past. Bygone Sutton book launch is from 10am to 4pm in the village hall with a display of village history. The NSPCC Christmas Fair is on Thursday, November 29 from 10am to 3pm in Codford Village Hall....
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Train service on big match day
Rugby fans attending the England Quilter International rugby match against Japan on November 17 are advised to plan travel in advance and allow extra time for journeys as services will be busier than usual. SWR advises customers travelling to Twickenham from Reading...
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Village traffic focus
South West Wiltshire Area Board‘s next meeting on Wednesday, November 21, at 6.30pm, Nadder Centre, Tisbury, will focus on traffic in villages. Presentations from local groups look at what has and hasn’t worked in the parishes, including 20mph schemes and Community...
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Air ambulance is flying high
Wiltshire Air Ambulance won two prestigious awards at the Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence, run by the Association of Air Ambulances, at a ceremony in London on Monday, November 12. Colin Smith, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, was crowned Charity Volunteer of the Year and...
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City to host Armed Forces Day
The countdown to the 2019 National Armed Forces Day National Event officially started today as soldiers, councillors and singers gathered in the Guildhall Square. The Royal British Legion Band and Sticky Toffee Jazz provided entertainment on Friday, November 16, when...
read more
Two-wheel safety campaign launched
Road Safety Week, November 19 to 25, focuses on the two wheelers and encourages riders to be ‘Bike Smart’. Cyclists and motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in the UK, with more than 100 riders injured every day in needless, preventable crashes,...
read more
MP digs in
South West Wiltshire MP Dr Andrew Murrison dug himself out of the Brexit debate for a couple of hours to dig into tree planting. Andrew join 508 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark...
read more
Mayor of Wilton Peter Edge met local writer Chris Matthews to mark the publication of her new book 'A Small Town in the Great War', an exclusive extract from which appeared in 'Valley News'. Standing at Wilton's War Memorial to the servicemen of WWI, Chris, who lives...
read more
Riversmeet free-for-all
Riversmeet Leisure Centre Open Day has with activities for young and old on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. British Downhill Urban Mountain Bike champion Ben Moore will be there with his bike as the guest of honour. Ben shows his skills and entertains children and adults...
read more
Mexican makeover for craft bar
On Friday Salisbury residents and visitors can enjoy an authentic Mexican experience in the heart of the city at the newly-refurbished independent restaurant Tinga. Formerly known as Danny’s Craft Bar & Kitchen the restaurant has been transformed from an American...
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Experienced tutor available- In need of a tutor?
• Experienced local prep school teacher available • Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning or help with homework. • 07792672917- Ed
Genuine slate small quantities
Landscapes! Small quantities of genuine slate for collection, Motcombe. Kenwood breadmaker unused £40 ono, 01747 850080.
Motor cycle jacket, Golf pullover and metal letter box
1960’s Motor Cycle jacket “Lewis Leathers” Brando style lined, double breasted, black bull-hide, medium/ perfect collectors item £90. New Golf pullover with St Andrews logo, dark green, Scottish made highland wool, Medium. New metal letter box newspapers etc, black,...
4 Bridgestone Run flat tyres and BMW alloy wheels
225/50R17 As new. Reason for sale change of vehicle. Cost £1700. £600 o.n.o. 01722 716014
Ladies Raleigh Pioneer Classic Bike
Good condition, gears, pump, bell, stand, front wire basket, rear metal carrier, £48.00, Salisbury, 01722 323084
Ski boots
Ski boots size 9, VGC. complete with carrying rack £30 ONO. Salisbury, call evening hours on 01722 323066.
Pretty cane and wicker dressing table
Pretty cane and wicker dressing table with mirror and glass inlay, matching chair and three draw bedside cabinet £20. 01722 336342
Experienced tutor available- In need of a tutor?
• Experienced local prep school teacher available
• Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning or help with homework.
• 07792672917- Ed
Genuine slate small quantities
Landscapes! Small quantities of genuine slate for collection, Motcombe.
Kenwood breadmaker unused £40 ono, 01747 850080.
Motor cycle jacket, Golf pullover and metal letter box
1960’s Motor Cycle jacket “Lewis Leathers” Brando style lined, double breasted, black bull-hide, medium/ perfect collectors item £90.
New Golf pullover with St Andrews logo, dark green, Scottish made highland wool, Medium.
New metal letter box newspapers etc, black, sturdy, weather proof or suitable for indoor use, 20” x 20” x 5” lockable with 2 keys.
Delivery possible call 01722 742681
4 Bridgestone Run flat tyres and BMW alloy wheels
225/50R17 As new.
Reason for sale change of vehicle. Cost £1700. £600 o.n.o. 01722 716014
Ladies Raleigh Pioneer Classic Bike
Good condition, gears, pump, bell, stand, front wire basket, rear metal carrier, £48.00, Salisbury, 01722 323084
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Residential Support (Childcare) Worker
We are looking for Residential Support Workers to come and join our family at one of our homes in the heart of Salisbury, here you will assist the children/young person in understanding their own emotions and articulating their feelings, building a culture of mutual...
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We currently have an excellent opportunity for a reliable, creative and effective Weekend Chef in a local school. Working Term Saturdays and Sundays 08:00 - 20:00, we are looking for an individual who will be able to cover Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for up to 90...
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21 Hours plus 2 sleep-ins per month. Supported Living setup. Please email salisburysupportworker@aol.co.uk
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Successful candidates will exude great pride in their work, welcome challenging assignments. Email resume to micahbare1@hotmail.com
read moreHost Familes Needed
Would you like to earn extra money by hosting our international students? We are currently looking for hosts in Salisbury for our group students visiting all year round starting early in 2019. Our host families can be families with children at home, families where...
read moreResidential Support (Childcare) Worker
We are looking for Residential Support Workers to come and join our family at one of our homes in the heart of Salisbury, here you will assist the children/young person in understanding their own emotions and articulating their feelings, building a culture of mutual...
read moreWeekend Chef – Shaftesbury
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a reliable, creative and effective Weekend Chef in a local school. Working Term Saturdays and Sundays 08:00 - 20:00, we are looking for an individual who will be able to cover Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for up to 90...
read moreAutism Support Worker
21 Hours plus 2 sleep-ins per month. Supported Living setup. Please email salisburysupportworker@aol.co.uk
read moreAdministrative / Accounting Assistant
Successful candidates will exude great pride in their work, welcome challenging assignments. Email resume to micahbare1@hotmail.com
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Mysterious object found at Bishop’s House
Katrina ffiske chats with Robina Hattersley During the Summer heatwave, the gardener at The Bishop’s House, in The Close, Salisbury, spotted a mysterious object laying on the river-bed. It was a handbag, and after pulling it out, someone phoned the police, who came...
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Abigail’s Party, but we weren’t invited
By Katrina ffiske. Arriving at Salisbury Playhouse for Abigail’s Party was strangely comforting but also cringe-inducing. Lee Newby’s set instantly transported us to that strange era, the 70s: brown bookcases, beige and cream flock wallpaper, shag pile rug, lava lamps...
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Chalke Valley Stores celebrates five years
By Katrina ffiske The award-winning Chalke Valley Stores is celebrating its fifth birthday. I went to meet manager Ellen Smets (pictured below), we sat in the Coffee Shop behind the main shop, where there is a buzz of chit-chat, cyclists arriving for coffee and cake,...
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Carnival illuminated Salisbury
By Chloe May Oh, what a show. Many local organisations and clubs putting on ‘quite the show’ when Salisbury carnival danced through the city on October 19. The procession started at 7:30pm and went on until 9pm. Local cheerleaders Phoenix stars were cartwheeling and...
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Welcome return of old-fashioned musical
By Katrina Ffiske For instant escapism, run to Salisbury Playhouse to see Salad Days, a wonderfully nostalgic, magical musical. Bryan Hodgson’s production is almost perfect in every way. “I am thrilled to be able to stage Salad Days again this autumn," Bryan said. “It...
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Salisbury favourite is back as pantomime dame
Salisbury favourite Richard Ede is back as the Dame in this year's Salisbury Playhouse pantomime Beauty and the Beast - and more than 12,000 tickets have already been sold. Richard returns to Salisbury, having previously appeared as Widow Twanky in Aladdin in 2016 and...
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City fun palace is home from home
People of all ages can enjoy the café bar @Home on Bridge Street, Salisbury, which offers all sorts of entertainment, every night, for everyone. The passionate performer of 12 years, Louella Adamson, 26, is providing activities such as stand-up comedy, circus...
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Still fighting in the time of #MeToo
By Fanny Charles AS I left Salisbury Playhouse after the press night of Her Naked Skin, I overheard a male audience member comment that he was glad it was over because it was “all so emotional.” And, in a way, that sums the whole thing up – really, these hysterical...
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Habit of Art
A multi-layered evening at the Playhouse By Katrina ffiske Habit of Art was an enormous success when it was first produced at The National Theatre in 2009. Thanks to Wiltshire Creative, Salisbury is hosting a revival of this play-within-a-play, telling of a fictional...
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New community concept café planned
A full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu for the 60 residents of the new Evergreen Court retirement complex can enjoy a new community café opening in the heart of Amesbury soon. Evergreen Café, Kingsgate, Amesbury, next to Amesbury Archer Primary School, opens on...
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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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Mysterious object found at Bishop’s House
Katrina ffiske chats with Robina Hattersley During the Summer heatwave, the gardener at The Bishop’s House, in The Close, Salisbury, spotted a mysterious object laying on the river-bed. It was a handbag, and after pulling it out, someone phoned the police, who came...
read more
Abigail’s Party, but we weren’t invited
By Katrina ffiske. Arriving at Salisbury Playhouse for Abigail’s Party was strangely comforting but also cringe-inducing. Lee Newby’s set instantly transported us to that strange era, the 70s: brown bookcases, beige and cream flock wallpaper, shag pile rug, lava lamps...
read more
Chalke Valley Stores celebrates five years
By Katrina ffiske The award-winning Chalke Valley Stores is celebrating its fifth birthday. I went to meet manager Ellen Smets (pictured below), we sat in the Coffee Shop behind the main shop, where there is a buzz of chit-chat, cyclists arriving for coffee and cake,...
read more
Carnival illuminated Salisbury
By Chloe May Oh, what a show. Many local organisations and clubs putting on ‘quite the show’ when Salisbury carnival danced through the city on October 19. The procession started at 7:30pm and went on until 9pm. Local cheerleaders Phoenix stars were cartwheeling and...
read more
Welcome return of old-fashioned musical
By Katrina Ffiske For instant escapism, run to Salisbury Playhouse to see Salad Days, a wonderfully nostalgic, magical musical. Bryan Hodgson’s production is almost perfect in every way. “I am thrilled to be able to stage Salad Days again this autumn," Bryan said. “It...
read more
Salisbury favourite is back as pantomime dame
Salisbury favourite Richard Ede is back as the Dame in this year's Salisbury Playhouse pantomime Beauty and the Beast - and more than 12,000 tickets have already been sold. Richard returns to Salisbury, having previously appeared as Widow Twanky in Aladdin in 2016 and...
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