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Giving thanks to RAF
On Remembrance Sunday, as our thoughts turn to the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, I would ask your readers to spare a moment for the remarkable men and women of the Royal Air Force. Today the RAF is deployed worldwide, defending our
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True cost of war?
Having watched the sad funeral ceremonies at Wootton Bassett over the years, I was so pleased to see Her Majesty grant royal status to the town. Today we are told the total of all causes of death to our soldiers in Afghanistan stands at 383
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Carnival confusions
On reading your paper I was shocked to read a letter from a Mrs Jones, and what was actually wrote in it, as I was with the original carnival committee right from the start and stayed the longest. Every person that came along through nearly two years
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It’s a rubbish service
I completely endorse the comments made in the October 28 issue. When we first received a leaflet about the new collections, last July, I emailed Waste and Recycling describing my difficulties with a large bin and requesting a smaller one. About
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Consult us on plan
It has come to our notice, through the League of Friends, that there has been an objection to the outline planning permission granted for a nursing home, respite care and flats for assisted living purposes, on the Bradford on Avon hospital site. When
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First class facilities
In response to the letter from Tony Carroll in last week’s Wiltshire Times, the Town Council would like to correct some of the information about the new Civic Centre. The charges for rooms, which are now fully inclusive of all standard services
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Did committee carrot encourage vote?
I was intrigued while reading Andrew Murrison’s column in last week’s edition at the convoluted manner in which this man – once a confirmed Eurosceptic – sought to justify his voting against the referendum motion in Parliament. So it took a personal
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Lost purse found
I would like to extend my very grateful thanks to the kind gentleman who found my purse on Friday, October 28, in the car park at Bumpers Farm Trading Estate, Chippenham, and then handed it in to Wickes. I would also like to thank the staff at both Wickes
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Hide this eyesore
Walkling through Trowbridge Park this week I must comment on what an eyesore the new Civic Hall is, standing out like a sore thumb in its surrounding area. I am no treehugger but noticed some fully grown adult trees were being cut down in the park which
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Let us help Arc
I write on behalf of Wiltshire Arts Promoters (WAP), a network of professional arts organisations and individuals which include Salisbury Playhouse, The Pound Arts Centre, Salisbury International Arts Festival, Salisbury Arts Centre, Wiltshire Music Centre
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Fond memories of renowned historian and family
I knew Dr Marjorie Reeves very well, as I was a friend of the family, so was very interested in your article (Historian’s memoirs out, October 14). I visited her at Oxford, both at the university and her house, and naturally we talked about
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Thanks for support
I would like to thank everybody who gave to the Myasthenia Gravis collection at Tesco. Our illness is very rare with no cure, like so many others. A sum of £122.46 was collected. Thank you. Mrs O Hubbard, Seymour Road, Trowbridge.
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BOWLS: Shadwell misses out on fours medal
GRAHAM SHADWELL missed out in his bid to add to his medal tally in the fours at the Atlantic Championships in Cyprus, writes DAVE EATON. Trowbridge’s Shadwell, who plays outdoors for Spencer Moulton, had struck gold in the first week with triples
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Bradford under water
Floods hit Bradford on Avon this lunchtime following a heavy rain shower which temporarily closed The Barge Inn. At midday, huge water puddles grew in Church Street and even when the rain stopped they failed to drain away. Firefighters
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BOWLS: Ladies begin Trophy challenge
NORTH Wilts Ladies, previous winners of the Yetton Trophy in the 2007-08 season, began their quest for glory in the competition again today (Thursday), writes DAVE EATON. They were facing Bristol in the top ladies inter-club championship event. And
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EQUESTRIAN: Bevins takes Holt honours
DISABLED Foxham rider Toby Bevins saw off allcomers at the West Wilts Equestrian Centre’s senior BS (British Showjumping) meeting at Holt, writes KATE HEALEY. The 18 year old, who is paraplygic, has represented Britain in para showjumping competitions
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BOWLS: Defeats for North Wilts and Miller
NORTH WILTS and Christie Miller men’s teams both lost their opening 2011-12 matches in the central section of the Wessex League on Sunday, writes DAVE EATON. The former lost by 29 shots when beaten 90-61 by newcomers to the group St. Andrews (Weston-Super-Mare
