Topics about organisations and activities in Warminster.
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
From the Facebook page of Warminster Town Football Club:
Works underway.
Removal of the existing pitch barrier has now begun as part of improvements at Warminster Town.
Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for more updates over the Christmas period.
Exciting changes ahead.
www.facebook.com/Warminstertnfc
Monday 22nd December 2025
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
We have arrested five people after a cannabis farm was located in Warminster as part of an ongoing operation into drug supply.
On Friday evening (19/12), officers executed a warrant at an address in East Street, Warminster, where a cannabis grow of around 50 plants was located above a restaurant, as well as bags of cocaine and mobile phones.
On the same evening, officers executed a warrant at a property in Primrose Walk, Warminster, where a range of drug paraphernalia plus a small quantity of cannabis and magic mushrooms were seized.
Officers also attended Mantell Close in Westbury under section 17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, where a large amount of cash, plus a designer coat and phones were located and seized.
We arrested five people in total:
• A 46-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of production of a class B drug, namely cannabis
• A 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were also arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, being concerned in the production of a Class B drug, and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property
• A 57-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.
Enquiries are ongoing.
A list of news items in the Warminster Journal, Issue No.7439, Thursday 18th December 2025:
Page 1
Mayor’s Christmas Message. Andrew Cooper.
Civic Awards Celebrate Local People: Andy Clark (Royal British Legion), Jennie Gilling (Warminster Community Orchard), Phoebe Leigh Grant (young carer), Dave Crump (bus driver).
New Shops Boost High Street Regeneration: 20-24 Market Place by HPH; Pixie & Pickle gift shop and Pixie’s Nails & Beauty – Chloe and Rach; The Country Whistle – Katie Turland; Armoury Advancements; The Little Boutique; Reality Records.
Page 2
Local Artist Creates Christmas Treasure Hunt. Tanya Hinton.
Wiltshire Rubbish Bins Will Only Be Collected Once Every Three Weeks.
Page 3
Much Loved Resident Retires From Local Jewellers. Sue Castleton. G & B Griffin.
Warminster Woman Creates Fundraising Calendar For Animal Shelter. Gemma Sheppard. More Than Human. Bath Cats & Dogs Home.
Page 5
Local Children’s Artwork Secures School Funds. Horningsham Primary School.
Christmas Workshop Marks 15 Years Of Bringing Families To Church. Minster Church of St. Denys.
Page 6
Support In Warminster This Christmas. Warminster Community Lunch, Christ Church, Lorraine Dobbins; Warminster Foodbank, Warminster Library winter warm space, Mel Jacob.
Page 7
Warminster Lions Support Local Children’s Hospice, Julia’s House, The Family Support Service.
Second Phase Of Local Housing Redevelopment Begins. Westleigh flats. Selwood Housing.
Page 8
Christmas Tree Festival Returns To Minster Church.
Page 10
Support Service Helps Older Adults Live Independently At Home. Occupational Therapy. Rob Padwick.
Page 14
Charity Event To Raise Money In Memory Of Local Woman. Miles Of Love for Sam. Dorothy House. Sugar Hut.
Open Days Return At Imber Village.
Christmas Concert To Raise Funds For Local Church. St. Lawrence Chapel.
Christmas Flower Festival Returns. St. Lawrence Chapel.
Page 15
Carol Evening To Raise Money For Children’s Hospice. Minster Church of St. Denys. Julia’s House. White Horse Opera.
Athenaeum Exhibition Showcases Christmas Through The Years.
Page 16
Church Community Comes Together For Christmas Bazaar. St. George’s Catholic Church.
Christmas Fair Raises Money For Local Charity. Wessex MS Therapy Centre.
Councillors’ Corner. Russell Hawker.
Page 17
Christmas Window Competition Attracts Record Entries.
Changes To Waste And Recycling Collections Over Christmas.
Page 18
Letter. Bats Flying In December. Charles Drought.
Family Messages.
Page 19
Warminster Museum. George Street.
Sustainable Warminster.
Page 20
Public Notice. Parking Restrictions. Coppice Close. Deverill Road. Emwell Street. Grovelands Way. Norridge View. Pampas Court. Portway. Upper Marsh Road. Weymouth Street.
Parking Restrictions Planned Across Warminster.
Warminster U18s Stun Higher League Frome With 4-0 Cup Win.
Town Book Wiltshire Senior Cup Semi-Final Spot.
Page 24
Town Turn On The Style To Sink Keynsham. Warminster Town FC.
Town Fixtures.
Warminster Skittles League.
Tough Day For Town As Longwell Hit Six.
Town Book Wiltshire Senior Cup Semi-Final Spot.
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Sustainable Warminster
Diary dates for January and February 2026
Dear members,
We hope you are well and looking forward to slightly longer days as we approach the winter solstice and the New Year.
Please see below some Dates for your Diary for January and February 2026. Following these events, we’ve also included some recent news items you may find of interest:
Friday, 16 January 2026, 7:30pm, Green Drinks at The Wellbeing Hub, 36 High Street, Warminster, BA12 0AF
Join us for an informal gathering to chat about the coming year or simply catch up with friends. New attendees are always welcome!
Friday, 20 February 2026, 7:30pm, Green Drinks at The Wellbeing Hub, 36 High Street, Warminster, BA12 0AF
Join us for an informal gathering to chat about our work or connect with other members.
Saturday, 28 February, 2-4pm, Toad Party, at Warminster Park Lakeside Centre, Weymouth St, Warminster BA12 9NP
Toadally delicious cakes, and activities for children. Free entry – though donations at the door are welcome. Get to know more about toads, frogs, newts and tadpoles. More information coming soon!
Swap Shop starting this January at The Wellbeing Hub, Warminster
If you have something you no longer need but it’s still in great condition, bring it along to this new initiative at The Wellbeing Hub.
You can:
Swap useful items
Enjoy a warm drink and a chat
Meet new people
Save money and reduce waste
Every Wednesday from 3 – 5pm.
For more information, see their Facebook page: The Wellbeing Hub Warminster
Congratulations to long-standing Sustainable Warminster member Jennie Gilling, who received the Civic Green Award for her commitment and work with the Community Orchard. Read more about Jennie’s nomination here: Civic Awards celebrate outstanding local people – Warminster Journal
Keep up-to-date with our regular column in the Warminster Journal. Here are some of our latest articles:
A canvas for connection – Warminster Journal
Autumn adventures: discovering nature with young explorers in Warminster – Warminster Journal
Wonderful water voles at Grovelands – Warminster Journal
Household Recycling Centre opening times over the holiday season
All Wiltshire recycling centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Garden waste collections will pause from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Find out more here: Locations and opening times – Wiltshire Council
If you have good quality items like Christmas trees and gifts, you can donate them to charities. Wiltshire Council provides more information here: Christmas waste donations and collections – Wiltshire Council
Plans to improve waste and recycling services in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council plans to gather public feedback in early 2026 on the proposal to change household waste collections from every two weeks to every three weeks, starting in 2027. They plan to reduce food waste and plastic bag use from the black bin to enhance recycling efforts. Read more here: Agreement made on proposals to cut costs and improve the sustainability of waste and recycling services – Wiltshire Council
Imber New Year open days, Monday, 29 December 2025 to Thursday, 1 January 2026
The village and St Giles Church will be open to visitors between 11am and 4pm. Light refreshments will be available. More information can be found here: Imber New Year Open Days – Warminster Town Council
Monday, 12 January 2026, 10am – 2pm, Wessex Water community drop-in, Warminster Library, Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster, BA11 9BT
Wessex Water is back in Warminster for in-person water-related queries and questions residents may have.
As we reach the end of this year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all Sustainable Warminster members. A big thank you to all who have volunteered at our events or supported our initiatives around town. Your commitment continues to make a real difference to our group’s work and to the town we love. We look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead, and we will be in touch again in the New Year with updates on other events planned for the coming year. You can read an overview of the past year here: Chairs Report 2024-2025 – Sustainable Warminster
Take care, Rebecca and Amy
Co-Chairs, Sustainable Warminster
Sunday 7th December 2025
From the Facebook page of Warminster Town Football Club:
It’s with great sadness that long-term supporter of Warminster Town and friend to so many, Tony Kent aka Dolly, passed away peacefully after a short illness earlier today, Sunday, 7th December.
The family would like to welcome everyone to the next home game on Saturday, 20th December vs. AEK Boco to raise a glass or two in memory of Dolly.
www.facebook.com/Warminstertnfc
Saturday 6th December 2025
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
As festive celebrations continue across the town residents are encouraged to shop local this Christmas and support our amazing independent traders, as we continue to work together to keep the town a thriving place to live, work and visit.
25 local businesses have transformed their windows and entered the annual Warminster Town Council Christmas Window Competition with residents now able to vote for their favourite.
Prizes this year include a selection of luxury hampers, awarded to first, second and third place.
All participating retailers have been issued with a “how to vote” poster for their window or premises, with a QR code that will take visitors and residents to the voting page.
For more information and to vote click here: https://bit.ly/3MiVjlE
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Above: John Loftus Property, George Street, Warminster.
Above: Homemaker, George Street, Warminster.
Above: Warminster Lions Club Bookshop, George Street, Warminster.
Above: David Wiltshire Photography, George Street, Warminster.
Above: Sofa Co. Plus, George Street, Warminster.
Above: Dents, Furnax Lane, Warminster.
Above and below: Wessex MS Therapy Centre Charity Shop, Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster.
Warminster Lions Club Bookshop, George Street, Warminster.
Friday 5th December 2025
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
Warminster Town Council wants an urgent review to reinstate a local mobile breast screening service in the town. The Warminster Health and Wellbeing Forum is launching an appeal and the town council is offering them its full support.
Councillors previously raised concerned by the decision to close the mobile breast screening service in Warminster, which means residents now have to travel to Westbury or further afield.
According to the Wiltshire Breast Screening Service the decision to withdraw from Warminster was made for a number of reasons, including concerns about anti-social behaviour such as people banging on the side of the van during treatment sessions.
Councillor Elizabeth Lee (pictured) said: “I am encouraged that council members unanimously agreed a motion in support of the Warminster Health and Wellbeing Forum’s efforts to see the local mobile screening unit reinstated in the town.
“All councillors expressed deep concern about the impact this decision has on accessibility for local residents and the potential consequences for early detection and treatment.”
In line with the motion, the Town Clerk has been requested to write formally to the NHS Trust and the ICB to communicate the council’s position, asking them to urgently review their decision and to offer support in finding a resolution that restores accessible breast screening provision for the people of Warminster.
Warminster Town Council also reaffirms its support for the ongoing work of the Health and Wellbeing Forum, which continues to pursue this matter on behalf of the community.
Warminster Town Council wants to protect the health and wellbeing of residents by ensuring equitable access to breast screening services within the town and will call on the relevant NHS Trust and Integrated Care Board (ICB) to urgently review the decision as it aims to reinstate a mobile breast screening service in Warminster.
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Friday 5th December 2025
Sad news from Warminster Community Radio:
We are heartbroken to hear that our friend and fellow volunteer Tina Randall has died following a short illness.
Tina and her family were WCR listeners from the very first broadcast back in 1996. She was a regular competitor on Challenge Night. Then in 2013, Tina decided to train as a presenter and she hosted the Thursday 5pm to 7pm programme for the last 12 years. We know that listeners enjoyed her easy listening music mixed with friendly chat and her weekly book review – Tina was an avid reader.
All of us at WCR send our condolences to Tina’s husband, children and grandchildren.
Tina embodied WCR’s values. She was a friend to so many both on and off the radio. We will miss her terribly.
Thursday 4th December 2025
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
Warminster Town Council is reminding dog owners to be responsible and pick up after their dog.
Recent concerns about dog fouling were raised at a Town Development meeting on Monday 1st December following discussions with local businesses.
Warminster Town Council (WTC) continues to work in collaboration with the Warminster Business Network (WBN) to encourage increased footfall into the town.
The town council is therefore reminding owners to be respectful and encourage residents to take pride in our environment, making Warminster a pleasant place to live, work and visit.
The Mayor of Warminster, Cllr Andrew Cooper has also added his support to the campaign and has asked dog owners to help maintain the lovely town we know Warminster to be.
Dog poo bags can be purchased from the Civic Centre (Sambourne Road, Warminster BA12 8LB).
Dog fouling is an offence. A fixed penalty notice for not cleaning up after a dog is £100, which can rise to £1,000 if the case goes to court.
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Saturday 29th November 2025
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
Thousands came out to support an incredible 150 stalls, live entertainment, tasty food and drink at the biggest ever Warminster Independent Christmas Market and Lights Switch-on 2025 on Saturday 29th November.
The well-attended event – organised with the Warminster Business Network, started at 10am with a record number of pitches across the High Street, Market Place and in Weymouth Street, as well as a buzzing Civic Centre market.
With roads closed, a relaxed festive atmosphere allowed visitors to browse stalls and explore our wonderful town centre.
Brilliant entertainment at the top of the Market Place featuring excellent performances from Jane Bennett Singer, Seren, The Full Motley and Brakelight ahead of James Hudson – Vocalist performing a selection of Michael Buble songs.
Visitors to the Civic Centre Christmas Market in Sambourne Road were greeted with a fantastic atmosphere, the Mayor’s Charity Christmas Raffle and multiple local stallholders. The raffle – which featured prizes generously donated by local businesses – raised £700 for Mind Warminster and Open Door Warminster.
Shops across the town also joined in the fun in East Street, Chinns Court, George Street, Silver Street, The Cornmarket and in the Three Horseshoes Walk featuring Comedy Elves and Wish Fairies.
New additions to Warminster including Pixie & Pickle and The Country Whistle in the Market Place were open and welcomed many visitors.
A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “Another truly brilliant day for Warminster, the biggest ever, with thousands of people attending this event supporting local businesses and traders.
“We thank the whole community for coming out and supporting this event. Warminster is thriving and we are delighted to host this brilliant event for all.
“Organising the event is a huge task but makes an incredible day for the benefit of Warminster. It was wonderful to see so many people out enjoying our town as well as our establish and new local businesses.
“Thank you so much Warminster, the market traders, musicians and artists who made it such a special day.”
For more information on the Warminster Independent Markets email: events@warminster-tc.gov.uk..
Christmas celebrations continue in Warminster with the launch of Warminster Town Council’s Christmas Window Competition, voting is now open until Wednesday 10th December.
The Full Motley.
Brakelight.
James Hudson – Michael Bublé tribute.
