Category: Community (Warminster)

Topics about organisations and activities in Warminster.

The Old Fire Station Fundraising Evening For The Charities Supporting Sophie Ward

Friday 1st November 2024

Fundraising news from Dave and the team at The Old Fire Station 1905, The Close, Warminster:

On Monday 25th November 2024, we are open for the evening to raise money for the charities who are supporting Sophie Ward.

Sophie is a former pupil of Warminster School and a serving member of the Royal Marines Band Service. She met her husband Rich in 2022 and they married in April 2023. Sophie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in January 2024 aged just 26. Sophie and her family live in Warminster and her younger sister Katie works with us at The Old Fire Station.

Our aim is to book out all tables twice on the evening, with 100% of all money being donated to the #26forSoph campaign, raising money for the Royal Marines Charity, Dorothy House Hospice, and MND Association.

Our staff will be working for free, our suppliers are supporting us to cover all costs and we will also hold a raffle. Our aim is to raise £2600 in the one evening between 5 and 10pm.

We have the usual menu and fantastic beer, wine and cider on offer and the evening will run like any other OFS evening!

Please support us by booking a table. We do not want any empty seats so please note that tables must be of 4, 6, 7 or 8 people. If you are a couple, bring another couple!

Book via the website, messenger or phone, and please share.

theoldfirestation1905.co.uk

www.facebook.com/theoldfirestation1905

(01985) 213170

Christmas Grotto At Barters Nursery And Plant Centre

Father and Mother Christmas will be at Barters Nursery and Plant Centre, Chapmanslade, this November and December with elves and the wonderful ponies from A Million Memories.

Book via https://amillionmemories.simplybook.it/v2/

Barters Nursery and Plant Centre

Open 7 days a week
Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

* Fresh range of cottage garden plants, shrubs, climbers, alpines, seasonal bedding, hedging and more grown on our nursery

* Wide range of Fruit trees and bushes, Herbs and advice on how to grow your own

* Garden sundries tools and seeds, seed potatoes, onion sets, houseplants, bedding.

* Wide range of composts and Composted manure

* Plant sourcing service

* Wholesale Trade and Public

* Local delivery service

* Experts on hand ready to help

Barters Nursery and Plant Centre,
Chapmanslade, Westbury, BA13 4AL.
‪‪01373 832694‬

Email retail@barters.co.uk

www.facebook.com/BartersNurseryandPlantCentre2022/

Come And Meet Wessex Water

Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?

Wessex Water will be holding a drop-in session at Warminster Library next Monday, 4th November 2024, to answer all of your water related questions. The drop-in will be run between 10am-12noon, with bookable slots available between 1pm and 2.30pm.

To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins

You Could Be A Warminster Town Councillor

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Warminster Town Council is encouraging residents to find out what is involved in being a town councillor. All seats on the town council will be up for re-election in May 2025.

Drop-in events are being held at the Civic Centre in Sambourne Road – on Friday 15th November from 5pm to 7pm and on Saturday 16th November from 10am to 12 noon.

These events will give residents a chance to chat with existing councillors and staff, get some information and ask any questions they might have about the role.

There will be hot drinks and refreshments at the informal event. People are encouraged to “drop in’ anytime to chat for as long as you like – a few minutes or much longer.

Being a town councillor involves working as part of a team with other town councillors to take decisions about how the town council should allocate funds and what services should be provided.

People from all backgrounds and with different skill sets become town councillors and all bring something important to the role.

Cllr Stacie Allensby, Town Mayor, is keen to encourage people to come forward; she has enjoyed her time on the council and said: “I can honestly say it has been one of the most worthwhile things I have ever done.”

Other councillors described the role as “super rewarding” and allowing you to “respond to needs within the community”.

A spokesperson for the Town Council said: “We look forward to welcoming people to these events. Please come along, there is no pressure to stand for election, but you will leave better informed about the role of a councillor and whether it is something you would want to do.”

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

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Warminster Town Council Welcomes Additional Funding For Youth Work In Warminster

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Four months ago, Warminster Town Council employed Warminster and Westbury Youth Club to deliver two sessions a week of street based detached youth work. Now, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has given a grant to double the number of sessions to four a week.

Warminster and Westbury Youth Club manager Beth Mullins said: “We work closely with the neighbourhood policing team, local shops and businesses and Wiltshire Council youth probation services to help support the young people and reduce youth related crime.”

“Over the last four months the detached team has built up some positive relationships with the young people. These relationships have allowed us to be able to defuse situations before any police involvement and it has also led to us working closely with some shops in the town where they have seen a reduction in youth Anti-Social Behaviour with our support and intervention.”

“One of the most prominent achievements for us is that we have seen a reduction in youths jumping on shops roofs. Although we have had some good results there is still work to be done. Through our work with the youth probation service, they have identified the benefit of us having more funding to deliver more sessions to help keep building those positive relationships and deter youth crime in the town.”

“We are pleased to say the OPCC saw the need for this extra work in Warminster and has awarded us funding for the next six months. This will double the weekly street-based sessions we offer taking them to four sessions a week and provide funding for 1-2-1 support to be delivered in schools.”

“Thanks to the support of the town council, the Police and Crime Commissioner and Wiltshire Council the team will now be out every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 17.45-19.45 working with the young people in the town continuing to build positive relationships and deter youth crime.”

A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “We are delighted that our initial funding has led to further funding being made available. This is a long-term project, and it is good to see positive early results.”

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

A Message From The Wellbeing Hub, Warminster

Wednesday 30th October 2024

A Message From The Wellbeing Hub, High Street, Warminster:

Warminster, thank you for the incredible support you have shown us at The Hub. Thank you to everyone who has popped in so far, even before we are officially open, it’s a vibrant hub! A special thanks to these amazing and inspiring gentlemen from the community who visited us yesterday.

David Wiltshire, Sidney Blackmore and Danny Howell
visited the Wellbeing Hub to offer their support.

At the moment, The Wellbeing Hub is self-funded, and we’re grateful for the dedicated professionals committed to creating a happier community. If you would like to, we are looking to source donations or low-cost items like tables, chairs, sofas, mirrors, lights, toys, and kitchenware for The Hub. Also we would really appreciate it if anyone with a van can help us to clear out some unwanted items.

At The Hub, we are excited to offer a space for gathering, support, and well-being services like play therapy, yoga, massage, personal training, foot care, counselling, homeopathy, gong bath, dance and more. Our team of psychologists, nurses, teachers, artists, nutritionists, youth workers, hairdressers, Dj’s and others are ready to meet diverse needs.

If you’d like to support or have ideas, please stop by or contact 07526288167. We are looking forward to seeing what kind of home we can create together!

Hettie Hen Scotch Eggs And More

Tuesday 29th October 2024

Hettie Hen Scotch Eggs are located at Unit 8 of Space2Work, at Furnax Lane, Warminster, BA12 8PE. Their amazing Scotch eggs are already well known in farm shops and at shows all around the South West. They began making sausages but having more than enough meat they progressed to Scotch eggs, That’s how Hettie Hen Scotch Eggs was hatched in 2018 and they have gone from strength to strength. They use only locally sourced free range eggs. Go along to their deli at Furnax Lane, where you can also find sausage rolls, pork pies, chutneys, soup, pastries, cheese, cake and more. There’s also barrista coffee. Open Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 2.30 pm. For orders, delivery and all enquiries, telephone 01985 620693 or email sales@hettiehen.co.uk

Website hettiehen.co.uk

Facebook www.facebook.com/runnyyolks?locale=en_GB

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