It’s nearly time for the Warminster bird lady’s Christmas treasure hunt!
From 12 midday Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day I shall be hiding a little original oil painting in Warminster Town Park, finders keepers! For safety it won’t be hiding in the children’s playground or skate park and not on the banks of the lake and stream!
And PLEASE when it’s found send me a picture so I can call off the hunt!
After today, we will be closed for a short spell, opening again on Friday 27 December. We would like to take this opportunity to wish one and all a very jolly festive period.
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Image: Drawing for Hans Anderson’s The Fir Tree, Rex Whistler.
Over recent months, we have seen an increase in reports of shoplifting offences, bilking (making off without payment) and youth related anti-social behaviour. This mirrors a national trend of rising retail crime and assaults on staff.
The Police Inspector for Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has prioritised the reduction of retail theft. Her aim is to increase police presence and prosecute those who are offending.
Today, additional high visibility patrols were conducted to combat retail crime under Operation Dasher. These have included plain clothes officers and mobile patrols to deter and detect crime.
Officers from the Warminster NPT and Response conducted foot/ mobile patrols in the following locations:
• Warminster Town Centre • Westbury Town Centre • Tisbury Town Centre • Mere Town Centre
Warminster NPT continues to work towards promoting safer public spaces for our community.
We are appealing for potential witnesses who may have seen a silver Peugeot being driven in a field off Mane Way, Westbury before being abandoned.
The incident took place on Sunday 15 December at about 2.15pm, with the driver leaving the car and running off in the direction of Hackney Way, Westbury.
Anyone with information or who may have seen the incident should call us on 101 quoting log 54240147586
Slim, Trim ‘n’ Beautiful in George Street has won the Warminster Town Council Christmas Window 2024 Competition.
Businesses across the town transformed their windows beautifully for the annual popular competition, with 18 local retailers embracing the fun carol theme.
Residents were encouraged to explore the town, view each window and then vote for their favourite either online or in person.
The competition was organised by Warminster Town Council, generously sponsored by Chantry Court, Retirement Village – with wonderful prizes including a £100 luxury hamper, a £30 Taphouse voucher and a selection of luxury biscuits.
Mandy Thomas, owner of Slim, Trim ‘n’ Beautiful said: “Thank you very much for everyone that voted for us, we are so pleased we have won! Happy Christmas everyone. It’s a lovely prize [to win] thank you so much. Thanks to all my clients and everyone in Warminster.”
Highly commended Harlow & Ted@home finished in fourth and were awarded a bottle of wine for their impressive entry.
The Mayor of Warminster, Councillor Stacie Allensby, added: “The carol themed Christmas windows were fantastic and really helped create a brilliant festive atmosphere across the town. I’m honoured to award prizes and congratulation to our winners.
“Well done to everyone who supported the competition as well as everyone who voted. Warminster Town Council is proud to host regular events that aim to increase footfall in the town. I’d like to wish all our businesses and residents a Merry Christmas.”
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Prizes Awarded Following Successful Warminster Christmas Carol Hunt
Three prizes have been awarded following a successful Christmas Carol Hunt around Warminster.
Residents embraced the Warminster Town Council interactive free trail, picking up letters, writing them down and unscrambling them to reveal the well-loved Christmas carol – Silent Night.
Thanks to sponsors Chantry Court, the top prize of a £75 Waitrose voucher was awarded to Robyn and Fox (pictured) – who were delighted to win after spending time walking the dog around Warminster and taking part in the hunt together.
The second prize of a Christmas hamper was won by David and the third prize of a selection of luxury chocolates was won by Rowena. Each person who entered also picked up a small participation prize.
The Mayor of Warminster, Councillor Stacie Allensby, said: “We thank everyone who took part in the free competition and for the Warminster retailers for helping us make it such a success.
“We look forward to doing more interactive trails in the New Year, as we continue to try new initiatives to promote Warminster, as well as provide fun and free activities for all.”
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
On the Facebook page Warminster And District Memories, in reply to a question from David Pollard about the existence of gas lamps in Warminster in the days before electricity came into use for street lighting, Chris Warren has replied that he has a map showing the gas lamp locations and that he gave a copy to Warminster Dewey Museum. But Mr. Warren adds: “Given the people running it [the Dewey Museum] I doubt it [the map] still exists.” Mr. Warren seems to take a dim view of the work of the Honorary Curator and voluntary staff at Warminster Dewey Museum. We wonder why?
A morning of wreath making and then decorating the church at Knook for Christmas.
If you are local and in need of some festive cheer please join us for the St. Margaret’s Carol service at Knook on Monday 16th December 2024, at 6 p.m., in aid of The Wylye Valley Disabled Children’s charity.
Still Time To Vote In Warminster Town Council’s Christmas Carol Window Competition.
The wonderful shops of Warminster have been transformed for our Christmas carol and song themed window competition.
There are some very creative displays and the businesses have put in an incredible amount of effort. Please show your appreciation by voting for your favourite window.
The entrants are listed below alongside the carol or song they have chosen to represent. We highly recommend viewing in person so you can check out some of the amazing details.
The three windows with the most votes will be announced on Thursday 19th December. This year the competition is being sponsored by Chantry Court.
#Bad Hair (Silver Street) – The Nightmare Before Christmas
Boots Opticians (Market Place) – In the Bleak Midwinter
Cornhylle (High Street) – O Christmas Tree
David Wiltshire Photography (George Street) – Silent Night
Dorothy House (Market Place) – Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Forrester Sylvester Mackett (Weymouth Street) – We Three Kings
Haine & Smith (Market Place) – Hark the Herald & In the Bleak Midwinter
Harlow & Ted (Market Place) – The 12 days of Christmas
Homemaker (George Street) – The First Noel
John Loftus Property (George Street) – The 12 days of Christmas
Julia’s House (Market Place) – Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Mark’s News (George Street) – I Saw Three Ships
Slim Trim & Beautiful (George Street) – Silent Night
SofaCo Plus (George Street) – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree –
The Bath Arms (Market Place)
Think Outside The Box (Chinns Court) – Jingle Bells
Wessex MS Charity Shop (The Three Horseshoes Walk) – Ding Dong Merrily on High
Yarn For The Soul (East Street) – Silent Night
# Bad Hair. The Nightmare before Christmas. Fa la la la la la la la la
Boots Opticians. In The Bleak Midwinter. Nothing bleak about this pretty display.
Cornhylle. O Christmas Tree. How lovely are these branches!
David Wiltshire Photography. Silent Night. Calm and Bright! Check out the penguins skating.
Forrester Sylvester Mackett. We Three Kings. We Three Kings with a Beatles twist (& shout).
Dorothy House. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. No pouting required, Santa is in town!
Haine & Smith. Hark The Herald & In The Bleak Midwinter. Glory to this double carol effort.
Harlow & Ted. The 12 Days Of Christmas. Each gift from the carol is present in this display. Make sure you visit in person to see if you can spot them all.
Homemaker. The First Noel. Check out this penguin inspired version of the First Noel!
John Loftus Property. The 12 Days Of Christmas. Five sparkling rings of gold!
Julia’s House. Walking In A Winter Wonderland. A beautiful sight!
Mark’s News. I Saw Three Ships. Can you spot the Little Donkey too for a bonus carol?
Slim. Trim And Beautiful. Silent Night. Looks like someone’s getting the silent treatment in this igloo!
The Bath Arms.
SofaCo. Plus. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree. You’ll want to rock around the Christmas tree in this display’s moving Ferris wheel.
Think Outside The Box. Jingle Bells. With a one-horse open sleigh this display is fun all the way.
Wessex MS Charity Shop. Ding Dong Merrily On High. Ding Dong! Looks like Santa’s got some mail to sort through before the big night!
Yarn For The Soul – Silent Night. Even the birds are silent on this bright night.
