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Baby & Pregnancy – new arrival for Salisbury
A new Baby & Pregnancy Show ‘Love That Baby!’ is at Salisbury Guildhall on Saturday, October 14, from 9.30am to 12.noon, and entry is free. New and expectant Mummies and Daddies are invited to meet 25 of the best pregnancy, birth and baby-related businesses,...
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New school for Wilton – at last
St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy, just outside Wilton, is a new primary school for the area, the first to be built for many years Due to the huge expansion of new housing developments to the west of Salisbury, work has begun on the new academy at St Peter’s Place, and...
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History festival invest in the future
Wilton’s first-ever History Festival raised nearly £2,000 for local charities and left people asking: “How can we create a Wilton Museum?” During a week of festival events inspired by the feisty St Edith of Wilton, a wealth of historians highlighted Wilton’s key role...
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Councils and community unite over hospital beds decision
Shaftesbury Town Council and Gillingham Town Council joined forces to comment on the formal decisions of Dorset Clinical Services Review of Dorset Health Service provisions. The councils and other interested parties believe the Dorset County Clinical Services Group...
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Citizen’s arrest pair fined £90 each
Two thieves detained by a 69-year-old grandfather in a citizen’s arrest have each been fined £90 Fixed Penalty Notices by Wiltshire Police. Fred Winter was ticked off by the police for taking the law into his own hands after he detained the couple in their 40s fleeing...
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Police warn of woman beggar
Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have been approached in Salisbury by a woman asking for money. The woman stops people and tells them she has lost her handbag and needs money to get home. She tells them she works for a local florist and they...
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Still crazy after all these large hatchbacks
How refreshing: an honest, old-style estate car to review. So many of the new cars launched these days are SUVs, Mini-SUVs, Crossovers and the like, most of which are lovely, reliable and comfortable. They frequently pretend to offer you access to a new life of...
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Off duty but still guarding community
Off-duty PC Steve Porter caught a burglar in Tisbury after someone reported to him that a suspicious man was seen in the garden of the local vicarage. Yesterday evening, Sunday, September 17, Steve went to investigate and checked the grounds of the vicarage but could...
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Stones permissive path to be re-opened
Former Wiltshire councillor and Stonehenge campaigner, Ian West has been assured by English Heritage that the controversial ‘permissive path’ will be open within days. At the council’s Southern Area Planning meeting on June 29, English Heritage applied for an...
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Suspicious contents of holdall lead to arrest
Police were called when two males were seen running through gardens on Pullman Drive, Salisbury, at about 2am on Thursday, September 14. Officers spotted two males coming out of an alleyway. One of the males was stopped, but the other ran off after dropping a holdall...
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Suspected cannabis supplier raided
Cannabis, cash, a mobile phone and some scales were found in a police raid and a 32-year-old man from Salisbury was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug - cannabis. He has been released pending investigation. Officers raided an...
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Students inspired by insurance
Two degree apprentices from Be Wiser insurance are in line for a prestigious award. Ashley Mutambarade and Sam Brown have been put forward for Apprentice of the Year in the INSPIRE17 Business Awards. They are in the second year of their BA (Hons) Degree in Insurance....
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Baby & Pregnancy – new arrival for Salisbury
A new Baby & Pregnancy Show ‘Love That Baby!’ is at Salisbury Guildhall on Saturday, October 14, from 9.30am to 12.noon, and entry is free. New and expectant Mummies and Daddies are invited to meet 25 of the best pregnancy, birth and baby-related businesses,...
read more
New school for Wilton – at last
St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy, just outside Wilton, is a new primary school for the area, the first to be built for many years Due to the huge expansion of new housing developments to the west of Salisbury, work has begun on the new academy at St Peter’s Place, and...
read more
History festival invest in the future
Wilton’s first-ever History Festival raised nearly £2,000 for local charities and left people asking: “How can we create a Wilton Museum?” During a week of festival events inspired by the feisty St Edith of Wilton, a wealth of historians highlighted Wilton’s key role...
read more
Councils and community unite over hospital beds decision
Shaftesbury Town Council and Gillingham Town Council joined forces to comment on the formal decisions of Dorset Clinical Services Review of Dorset Health Service provisions. The councils and other interested parties believe the Dorset County Clinical Services Group...
read more
Citizen’s arrest pair fined £90 each
Two thieves detained by a 69-year-old grandfather in a citizen’s arrest have each been fined £90 Fixed Penalty Notices by Wiltshire Police. Fred Winter was ticked off by the police for taking the law into his own hands after he detained the couple in their 40s fleeing...
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Police warn of woman beggar
Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have been approached in Salisbury by a woman asking for money. The woman stops people and tells them she has lost her handbag and needs money to get home. She tells them she works for a local florist and they...
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Classifieds
Items for sale
Items surplus to requirements after house move. New rotary washing line (still wrapped). £10. Stainless steel single bowl and drainer (unused). £10. New 3 section undersink waste unit £8. New Bristan monotap £10. Enquiries to 01722 741634 Wilton Hill
Woodturning Lathe for sale
Perform CCBL Lathe , 1 HP motor, Axminster chuck + loads accessories & tools.
Robin 01747 826782 or rlilley769@btinternet.com for details & price,
Recorder
Aulos Descant Recorder. Perfect for school.Brown/cream.Good condition with yellow drawstring bag. £5.
Telephone: 07796660034
Recorder
Schott Treble Recorder Perfect for school. Brown/cream. Good condition with button down case. £10
Telephone: 07796660034
Display Unit
Elegant classic style, glass double door dsiplay with shelving, bookcase, drawers and four cupboards. £135.
07923 046 655
Polaroid cameras
2 cameras. £15. 01722507418.
Dial telephone
“Old-Style”. £10. 01722507418.
Poole Pottery Coffee Set
£10. 01722507418
Wooden Ladder
3 x 6ft. £20. 01722507418
Bed
4ft 6ins wide, with decorative metal bed head. Hardly used. £50 ono.
01747 870 027.
Woodturning Lathe for sale
CCBL Lathe, 1 HP motor, includes head/tailstock, chuck & various accessories,
Details & price Tel 01747 826782 or email rlilley769@btinternt.com.
RYOBI Electrical Strimmer.
Hardly used, with all attachments. Cost £100 asking for £50.
07762 775 778
Items for sale
Items surplus to requirements after house move. New rotary washing line (still wrapped). £10. Stainless steel single bowl and drainer (unused). £10. New 3 section undersink waste unit £8. New Bristan monotap £10. Enquiries to 01722 741634 Wilton Hill
Woodturning Lathe for sale
Perform CCBL Lathe , 1 HP motor, Axminster chuck + loads accessories & tools.
Robin 01747 826782 or rlilley769@btinternet.com for details & price,
Recorder
Aulos Descant Recorder. Perfect for school.Brown/cream.Good condition with yellow drawstring bag. £5.
Telephone: 07796660034
Recorder
Schott Treble Recorder Perfect for school. Brown/cream. Good condition with button down case. £10
Telephone: 07796660034
Display Unit
Elegant classic style, glass double door dsiplay with shelving, bookcase, drawers and four cupboards. £135.
07923 046 655
Polaroid cameras
2 cameras. £15. 01722507418.
Dial telephone
“Old-Style”. £10. 01722507418.
Poole Pottery Coffee Set
£10. 01722507418
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After School Club Leader
Durrington All Saints C of E Infant School is seeking to appoint a Play Leader to join our outstanding team as we develop our wrap around care provision. We are looking for an enthusiastic and fun individual to lead our new after-school care service based at the...
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Durrington All Saints C of E Infant School is seeking to appoint a Play Assistant to join our outstanding team as we develop our wrap around care provision. We are looking for an enthusiastic and fun individual for our out-of-hours care service based at the school....
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The Blackmore Vale Orchestra is recruiting advanced level violinists & violists. More info at www.blackmorevaleorchestra.weebly.com Contact Katy Ashman for details. blackmorevaleorchestra@gmail.com ...
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Due to continued success we are currently looking for a Trainee Sales Negotiator/Sales Negotiator to join our market leading office in Salisbury. If you are looking to start a career in estate agency or are already established within the industry but looking to...
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Do you a few hours per week to spare ? Shaftesbury: A lovely older lady with a colourful history requires someone to share her hobbies and interests with. Are you compassionate and a good listener? If so, please get in touch - you could make a positive difference to...
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read moreAfter School Club Leader
Durrington All Saints C of E Infant School is seeking to appoint a Play Leader to join our outstanding team as we develop our wrap around care provision. We are looking for an enthusiastic and fun individual to lead our new after-school care service based at the...
read moreAfter School Club Assistant
Durrington All Saints C of E Infant School is seeking to appoint a Play Assistant to join our outstanding team as we develop our wrap around care provision. We are looking for an enthusiastic and fun individual for our out-of-hours care service based at the school....
read moreCalling Violinists and Violists
The Blackmore Vale Orchestra is recruiting advanced level violinists & violists. More info at www.blackmorevaleorchestra.weebly.com Contact Katy Ashman for details. blackmorevaleorchestra@gmail.com ...
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From the editor – September
By David Parker In the Valley News office, we are often asked about alleged money-wasting or services not provided, and about how Wiltshire council came up with the slogan 'Where everybody matters'. To be sure, whoever dreamed up the slogan must have meant well but......
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Monty and Mabel’s after dark
Monty and Mabel’s, the dog-friendly café in Wilton which opened in April 2017, has launched a gin and cocktail bar, open every Friday and Saturday evening. Owner Corinne Roberts had the idea for a new evening destination early in 2017 and applied for a permit to sell...
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Hospital beds to stay?
Shaftesbury's Westminster Memorial Hospital beds will be saved from closure, if the governing board of the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) agree the proposals on September 20. The recommendation that in-patient’s beds would be removed were revised due to...
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A303 eastbound closed this weekend
The eastbound A303 near Thruxton, from the A338 Parkhouse Cross junction to the A343 Hundred Acre junction will be fully closed all weekend, from 9pm on Friday, September 15, to 6am on Monday, September 18. Essential maintenance is needed on the bridge over Thruxton...
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Visit Tisbury 2017
Recently on a Times list of the top 10 best places to live in the UK, Tisbury is home to a number of brilliant services and shops, many of which feature in our 2017 Visit Tisbury Feature. In March 2017, Tisbury featured in a Sunday Times list as one of the UK’s best...
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Focus on Education 2017
Find the dates of local schools’ open days, latest news stories and personalised editorials in the September edition of Valley News. Click here to read or download the full four-page education feature Featured: Chafyn Grove School(Pictured above) Moyles Court School...
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Excellence comes of age at The Sharp Practice
18 Years ago, Becky Faithfull and Matt Cook opened The Sharp Practice on Winchester Street in Salisbury. Soon after, they outgrew the Winchester Street shop and moved to Catherine Street, where they remain to this day. In the early days, Matt was in charge of...
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‘Getting good exam grades is not a ‘make or break’ moment’
As young people across Hampshire get their AS and A Level results, Childline is offering support to those worried about their results. The service, provided by the NSPCC, provided 1,133 counselling sessions to young people concerned about exam results in 2016/17 – a...
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Foodies are in for a treat at The Romsey Show
Food aficionados are in for a treat with a souped up food offering at The Romsey Show this year. The Show Society has brought all the catering in-house and has gone back to its roots as it celebrates The Show’s 175thanniversary, with a strong emphasis on artisan local...
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Road-train workhorse is well-equipped
A FIAT pick-up? No, never. Fiat is the home of good-value family cars, cute city cars and zesty convertibles. Honestly, it is true, Fiat have produced a pick-up. Well, sort of. The new Fiat Fullback is a re-worked Mitsubishi L200 which means it is about as dependable...
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Summer Garden Trends 2017
The UK is experiencing its hottest summer in decades. In fact, when the season officially began last month, reports from ITV specified that the peak temperature recorded was almost 34deg. C. All throughout the summer, the UK is expected to have much warmer...
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Perfect pooch pinches top prize
On June 25, Dogwise Training School, Mere, held its annual dog show to help raise funds for Battersea Dogs Home and Happy Landings animal shelter, based in Shepton Mallet. The owner of Dogwise Training School, Tina Hazzard, was delighted to announce that this year’s...
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Most wanted finalists again
Wilton-based hair and beauty salon group JASHAIR are finalists in the national hairdressing competition, the Most Wanted Awards, in the category ‘Best UK Local Salon’. Having beaten off nationwide competition, JASHAIR has proved to be one of the best salons in the UK...
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All steamed up
An unusual event at Salisbury museum on Tuesday, June 20, brings in a group of steam cars when The Steam Car Club of Great Britain stops at the museum for a few hours., The 13 stunning vintage and veteran cars can be investigated at close quarters, driven by members...
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One comfortable win for the Tories, but one giant leap for Labour
By Andy Datson Once again Wiltshire and North Dorset proved to be a Tory stronghold, but the Labour candidates had their own share of success in the snap election. John Glen held onto his Salisbury seat with a 17,333 vote majority over second place Labour candidate...
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From the editor – September
By David Parker In the Valley News office, we are often asked about alleged money-wasting or services not provided, and about how Wiltshire council came up with the slogan 'Where everybody matters'. To be sure, whoever dreamed up the slogan must have meant well but......
read more
Monty and Mabel’s after dark
Monty and Mabel’s, the dog-friendly café in Wilton which opened in April 2017, has launched a gin and cocktail bar, open every Friday and Saturday evening. Owner Corinne Roberts had the idea for a new evening destination early in 2017 and applied for a permit to sell...
read more
Hospital beds to stay?
Shaftesbury's Westminster Memorial Hospital beds will be saved from closure, if the governing board of the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) agree the proposals on September 20. The recommendation that in-patient’s beds would be removed were revised due to...
read more
A303 eastbound closed this weekend
The eastbound A303 near Thruxton, from the A338 Parkhouse Cross junction to the A343 Hundred Acre junction will be fully closed all weekend, from 9pm on Friday, September 15, to 6am on Monday, September 18. Essential maintenance is needed on the bridge over Thruxton...
read more
Visit Tisbury 2017
Recently on a Times list of the top 10 best places to live in the UK, Tisbury is home to a number of brilliant services and shops, many of which feature in our 2017 Visit Tisbury Feature. In March 2017, Tisbury featured in a Sunday Times list as one of the UK’s best...
read more
Focus on Education 2017
Find the dates of local schools’ open days, latest news stories and personalised editorials in the September edition of Valley News. Click here to read or download the full four-page education feature Featured: Chafyn Grove School(Pictured above) Moyles Court School...
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