Community (Warminster) – Page 29

Art By Tanya Hinton Supporting The Coffee Garden

Friday 6th December 2024

Last Saturday night (30th November 2024) vandals attacked shop fronts at Silver Street, Warminster. Among those damaged was the Coffee Garden, which had its window smashed, causing financial costs for repair and disruption to the business.

One of the first people to offer sympathy and support was Tanya Hinton, whose artwork – everything from birds to lemurs can be found on public view in Warminster on walls, doors and boarded-up windows. Tanya, in a message to the Coffee Garden after she saw the damage, wrote: “I’m so sorry to hear this! I would be happy to paint something on there for you which you could raffle when the board comes down to help recoup some of the costs!”

Tanya, true to her word, has now painted something really special on the window board. Today (Friday 6th December 2024) she writes:

After The Coffee Garden was vandalised and its window smashed last Saturday, I’ve given it a make over until the window is replaced! I’m happy to say the Coffee Garden is back open for business as usual! Do pop down and support this wonderful independent cafe (I can vouch that their coffee is excellent!)! I’ll be adding to the painting over the next few days to further fill the board, so do pop over regularly to check on my progress and sample their wares!

Father Christmas Has Started His Warminster Residency

Monday 2nd December 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Lions Club:

Father Christmas started off his “Warminster’ residency by visiting with the staff and residents of Longbridge Deverill House & Nursing Home this afternoon.

Safety comes first and he checked his temperature on entering and was found to be a little bit warmer than he was at the North Pole.

Next stop was to see the lovely residents of Homeminster House, where he interrupted their afternoon tea.

We are very pleased to report that everyone visited today made it on to the “nice’ list, which will definitely save on the coal bill this year.

Mindless Vandalism At The Coffee Garden

Sunday 1st December 2024

A message from the Coffee Garden, 4 Silver Street, Warminster:

“We are absolutely devastated to have been subjected to an act of mindless vandalism last night. Our front window was smashed completely through. Nothing was taken and the Police were quick to act but the damage had already been done.”

“Unfortunately we will be forced to closed until further notice whilst we get the necessary repairs done but please keep an eye on our page for more information on when we can reopen. After a fabulous day for the town yesterday that we felt a big part of, it’s a huge shame that some individuals felt the need to cause such an upset to our independent business. However we will be back as soon as possible.”

The Coffee Garden, 4 Silver Street, Warminster, BA12 8PS.
Telephone 01985 214476.
www.facebook.com/Thecoffeegardenwarminster
thecoffeegarden22@gmail.com

Damage To #Bad Hair At Silver Street, Warminster

Sunday 1st December 2024

From #badhair, 7 Silver Street, Warminster, BA12 8PS:

Unfortunately, last night some absolutely ********’s (whatever word you choose) decided to run rampant up Silver Street. Our window got a good kicking – they tried their hardest to break our glass but couldn’t bust through fortunately, however they have still done a lot of damage. We’re absolutely gutted. Sadly, we’re not the only small business to have had this done. @jamieblacklanterntattoo had his glass smashed, @thecoffeegarden_warminster had their whole front window smashed in and I believe another business did too. We’re lucky enough to be able to stay open safely, having the board on the inside to make sure no little hands get hurt but this is just such senseless shit that was unnecessary and so close to Christmas too.

There were a couple of locals who were very helpful when it happened last night, so thanks to them and thank you to The Coffee Garden for letting us know.

If anybody saw anything or has any information, please ping us a message – it’d be hugely appreciated,

Telephone 07395 810335

www.facebook.com/hashtagbadhair

A Sense Of Community At The Bradley Pantry

Sunday 1st December 2024

From the Facebook page of the Bradley Pantry:

What a wonderful evening at The Bradley Pantry tonight, as we welcomed the spirit of Christmas with the switching on the lights and Carols around the tree together.

The sense of community and what feels like a “Pantry family’ is just incredible, and your support is very much appreciated.

We raised over £580 for Dorothy House Hospice tonight from our Big, Big Toblerone raffle, with more to be counted from the collection, which is just amazing!

Thank you everyone!

The Bradley Pantry, Church Street, Maiden Bradley.
A family run Village Grocery Store with Coffee shop in Maiden Bradley, West Wiltshire, BA12 7HW.
Telephone 01985 511479
bradleypantry@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/the_bradley_pantry

Warminster Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024

Saturday 30th November 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Town Council and Civic Centre:

Left to right: Lord Bath, Lady Bath, Father Christmas
and the Mayor of Warminster Stacey Allensby.

Left to right: Father Christmas, Lord Bath, the Mayor of Warminster
Stacey Allensby and Lady Bath.

Rock Choir At Warminster Christmas Celebrations 2024

Saturday 30th November 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Town Council and Civic Centre:

The Rock Choir singing in the Market Place at the Warminster Christmas Celebrations 2024.

Brakelight At Warminster Christmas Celebrations 2024

Saturday 30th November 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Town Council and Civic Centre:

Brakelight rocking the stage at the Warminster Christmas Celebrations 2024.

:Next up:

3pm – 4pm: Rock Choir.

4.10pm – 5.10pm: Freddie Mercury tribute – One Vision of Freddie.

5.15pm: Guests welcomed on stage for Christmas lights build-up.

5.30pm: Ceawlin and Emma Thynn, Marquess and Marchioness of Bath will switch on the Warminster Christmas Lights.

Brakelight.

Santa At Warminster Civic Centre

Saturday 30th November 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Town Council and Civic Centre:

Santa’s Elf will greet you and Santa will be ready to greet children until 3.30pm, with a lunch break in the middle to feed his reindeer. Each visit is £5 per child.