Topics about organisations and activities in Warminster.
Tuesday 22nd January 2013
This house on the corner of Brook Street and King Street, Warminster, was once The Gardeners Arms public house.
Photographed, in the snow, by Danny Howell on the morning of Tuesday 22nd January 2013.
Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Post box near 60 Sambourne Road,
Warminster, photographed in the snow
by Danny Howell
on Tuesday 22nd January 2013.
Christ Church in the background.
New Close School, at Woodcock Lane, off Imber Road, Warminster, photographed in the snow by Danny Howell on Saturday 19th January 2013.
Saturday 12th January 2013
Latest news on the ‘Stop The Development at Home Farm, Boreham’ Campaign, from EBRAG, courtesy of Nick Parker ~
Happy New Year to you all.
EBRAG is continuing its campaign to prevent the proposed development of Home Farm by Hallam Land Management, on behalf the land owners, by:
Raising awareness to a wider community through a combined local, regional and national media campaign and by distributing 1700 flyers in Dec to East Warminster and local villages.
Opening EBRAG website: www.ebrag.org.uk
Continuing to gather and collate all relevant information to fight the proposal.
Attending and speaking at various town council and county area board planning meetings.
Continuing to meet and discuss our concerns with a wide group of interested bodies, including our local MP, Dr Andrew Murrison, who is publically very supportive.
EBRAG has decided to seek professional help to draw together into coherent argument the vast amount of information gathered and provide a legal framework from which to fight this speculative proposal. Unfortunately fees will require payment. As such, there is therefore a need to create a “fighting fund’. While a challenging time of year to fundraise, it is something that we must begin now.
Any contribution you may wish to make can be made through a Bank Transfer or by cheque made payable to EBRAG and sent to any committee member. Alternatively you can contribute via the EBRAG website through PayPal, although PayPal do deduct a percentage fee from your contribution. If you need advice or wish to discuss please contact me on 07801-815463. The amount of any individual contribution will remain anonymous. Any surplus funds remaining after the dissolution of EBRAG will be given or transferred to charitable institutions that share the same aims in protecting our rural heritage.
In addition, we aim to start a petition campaign as soon as possible. Volunteers will shortly be making house calls gathering signatures; anyone willing to assist please contact Trish Thompson, 01985-217238, twooldthompos@me.com or through the web site at info@ebrag.org.uk If you wish to donate cash, our volunteers will be happy to collect it from you then.
EBRAG is also very keen to hear from any professional who can assist with the campaign – especially those who can provide advice directly and/or those with further contacts capable of raising awareness and keeping our concerns in the public eye. I have attached the latest poster for those wishing to display it.
There will be a further public meeting in early spring (for those separately notified, the meeting on Thurs 24 Jan 13 is cancelled). We will inform you of the date and venue as soon as they are confirmed.
Meanwhile, please continue to write to MPs, Town and Wiltshire Councillors, Wiltshire Planning Department, the press – local and national – as well as the many authorities, bodies and organisations affected by this proposal. It is imperative the communities concerns and continued opposition are kept foremost in everyone’s mind. EBRAG believes we are representing local community opinion and therefore rely on your continued support, help, advice and views. Please also continue to pass on local information relating to this proposal, much so far has been invaluable.
Nick Parker – Phone 07801-815463
Friday 11th January 2013
Witchcraft and black magic, phantoms and vampires, are among the stories and legends featured in Haunted Wiltshire, a new book by Sonia Smith, published by Amberley Publishing and now on sale, price £12.99.
Saturday 4th January 2013
Warminster Community Flood Plan.
http://www.warminster.uk.com/documents/CommunityFloodPlan2011_000.pdf
Wessex Water have announced that the results of their study into the effects of abstraction from the Heytesbury source of the River Wylye will be due for completion in 2013. Parishioners and landowners, with particular questions about the study, or wanting to voice concerns and/or give evidence, are asked to contact Wessex Water.
Thursday 13th December 2012
Chico Holton is offering prints and originals of his pen and ink illustrations of views in Warminster and the Wylye Valley. They make an ideal Christmas gift. Telephone 01985 215291 or visit www.chicoholton.com
Saturday 8th December 2012
Time Team, the archaeology programme presented by Tony Robinson and featuring Phil Harding, has been axed. Carly Hilts has written a piece called ‘Time Team, The Rise And Fall Of A Television Phenomenon’ in Current Archaeology. To read it, click here.
Thursday 6th December 2012
Christmas trees are now on sale at
Acres Turf Supply, the garden centre
and aquatic centre at Bay Tree Farm,
Corsley Heath, Corsley,
between Warminster and Frome.
