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Warminster Town Council Advertising For A Seasonal Splash Pad Operative

Wednesday 11th June 2025

Job Advert by Warminster Town Council – Seasonal Splash Pad Operative

16 hours per week: working mostly weekends. Seasonal contract: June – September inclusive.

Salary on the Local Government Pay Scale SCP6 (£13.05 per hour.)

A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Seasonal Splash Pad Operative to help maintain and manage the Splash Pad and surrounding Lake Pleasure Grounds during the busy summer season.

“Working within a small, supportive team and following a pre-determined schedule, the successful applicant will be expected to use their own initiative and take pride in their work. The position involves regular contact with members of the public, contractors, and other service users, so a polite and courteous attitude is essential.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to work outdoors in a public-facing role and make a visible difference to our town’s most visited green spaces.”

An application form is available from Warminster Town Council, Warminster Civic Centre, Sambourne Road, Warminster BA12 8LB

Email: stuart.legg@warminster-tc.gov.uk, Telephone: 01985 214847 or it can be downloaded from www.warminster-tc.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th June at noon.

Warminster Town Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications Now Open For Spring In The Park 2025, Warminster

Friday 10th January 2025

Warminster Town Council is now accepting applications for Spring in the Park 2025.

The popular event held in Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds will be back again this year on Sunday 4th May 2025, 10.30am to 4pm.

A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “We have an exciting range of entertainment planned, and are looking for stalls selling merchandise, activities raising money for local charities and vendors offering food and drink. We hope very much that you will want to take part in this exciting event.”

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10.30am – 4pm Sunday 4th May 2025

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Evening Snow At The Lake Pleasure Grounds, Warminster

Saturday 4th January 2025

A photo shared on the Facebook page of Warminster Town Council, showing the snowy scene in the Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park), Warminster on the evening of Saturday 4th January 2025.

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100 Years-Old Coin Unearthed In The Lake Pleasure Grounds, Warminster

Thursday 28th November 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Historic 100-Year-Old Coin Unearthed In Lake Pleasure Grounds

A 100-year-old halfpenny has been unearthed by the Warminster Town Council grounds team as they prepare the park for the winter months.

The historic coin dated 1924 was discovered by Tash and Ben, who were working as part of the team in the Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds, replanting some of the hedges on Thursday 28th November.

Tash said: “It’s quite a significant find. This year we celebrated the 100th year of the Lake Pleasure Grounds and the coin is from 1924. It has been sat in the park for 100 years and we’ve just dug it up and discovered it. It’s quite coincidental and part of the history of the park.”

Ben explained: “Ivy had taken over, so we were removing some of the bushes affected by black-spot and bugs that were killing it, adding some cherry laurel and some golden privet. As we were reinstating some of the hedges, Tash found a halfpenny from 1924.”

Tash added: “Over the summer a lot of ivy has strangulated the growth of the hedges and plants, so we are just trying to remove as much ivy as we can and replace in places where needed with new plants.”

Warminster Town Council is incredibly proud of the area that includes a lake, tennis court, skate park and bandstand. The grounds are maintained and improved all-year round by a dedicated team.

The Lake Pleasure Grounds were officially opened on 26 July 1924 by the Marquis of Bath – owner of Longleat.

The links between Longleat and Warminster remain to this day with Lord and Lady Bath set to turn on the Warminster Christmas Lights on Saturday 30th November.

For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk

Pumpkins In The Park

Sunday 6th October 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Popular event – Pumpkins in the Park is back featuring a spectacular fire show extravaganza from Kat Collett.

Excitement is building with visitors invited to bring their own carved pumpkins to the Lake Pleasure Grounds, Weymouth Street, Warminster on Sunday 27th October 2024 for a chance to win a prize.

Registration opens at 5pm with residents able to bring their already carved pumpkins to the bandstand. Once registered, battery lit candles will be provided to illuminate the pumpkins.

The fire show extravaganza will take place at around 5.45pm – additional entertainment will feature the Warminster Model Boat Club with an illuminated nighttime sail. Face painting will also be available, plus pumpkin-themed games, delicious food, drinks and sweet treats.

Cllr Stacie Allensby, Town Mayor, who will judge the entries, said: “We are so excited to see the creativity of residents and their carved pumpkins, as well as the spectacular fire show performance. Simply carve your designs at home and bring them to the park.”

Should the weather turn frightful, the event will move to the Civic Centre.

Opening Hours Of The Pavilion Cafe In The Town Park, Warminster

Friday 27th September 2024

From the Facebook page Warminster Town Park:

The Pavilion Café in Warminster Town Park is open Thursday to Sunday, 9.30am – 3.30pm.

Come and enjoy hot drinks, cold drinks, and tasty snacks. Perfect for walkers exploring our beautiful park and Smallbrook Nature Reserve.

Don’t forget to grab a FREE Tree Trail leaflet from the café and enjoy a stroll around the lake, learning about the trees, or download the brochure from the town council website: https://bit.ly/47J1jLf

Lake In Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds Closed Again Because Of Algal Bloom

Tuesday 17th September 2024

A notice from Warminster Town Council:

The lake in the Lake Pleasure Grounds has been closed as a precaution after an algal bloom was identified. People and pets should avoid the lake while the situation is further investigated.

The parks team will continue to monitor the situation. Facilities remain open despite the lake currently being closed.

Further Free Canoeing Sessions For Young People

Monday 12th August 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Warminster Town Council has committed to additional free canoeing sessions for young people in Warminster on Wednesday 28th August 2024.

Cllr Stacie Allensby, Mayor of Warminster said: “We are delighted to offer additional canoeing sessions in the Lake Pleasure Grounds during the summer holidays. The previous free sessions were extremely popular, and we are delighted to put on more as we continue to actively work with young people in the community.”

Warminster residents aged 6 to 17, can sign up to the free 1-hour sessions run by qualified instructors from Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT) – when local participants will be taken out in 2- and 3-seater Canadian canoes. As well as developing paddle skills, there will also be lots of games and fun.

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Lake In Warminster Town Park Closed Due To Algae Bloom

Tuesday 2nd July 2024

Statement from Stuart Legg, Parks And Estate Manager, Warminster Town Council:

“Unfortunately, the town council has closed the lake in the park due to the discovery of a Blue-Green Algae (cyanobacteria) bloom. This means that the boats will not be available to hire and the model boat club will not be meeting at the park.

“Blue-Green Algae can be toxic and the advice from the Environment Agency is to keep people and pets away from the water. Warminster Town Council are working with The Environment Agency and will re-open the lake as soon as safe to do so.”

Summer Of Tennis In Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds

Monday 1st July 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

With Wimbledon just around the corner, the tennis courts at Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds remain ready to serve the community.

In total there are five tennis courts for public play costing £6 per one hour session or £40 for a year’s membership, which allows up to 4 hours a week playtime.

The tennis courts in Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds can be used all year round and continue to prove very popular since receiving significant investment in 2023.

Warminster Town Council has previously put on popular free tennis lessons for young people in the community in 2024, with plans for further free dates to be released soon.

A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “We are pleased to see so many people have taken advantage of buying memberships, using the courts and getting the full use out of this state-of-the-art public facility. With membership for the year costing just £40 and Wimbledon on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to sign up.”

All the necessary details about membership and payment can be found here: www.lta.org.uk/play. It is recommended to sign-up via a laptop or computer initially.

Warminster Town Council also has plans for regular weekly junior and adult coaching to be made available soon – with further information to follow.