A service celebrating the life of Robin George (who passed away on Monday 3rd November 2025), a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, will be held at The Parish Church of St. Denys’, The Minster, Warminster, on Friday 28th November 2025 at 12.30.
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Warminster Highbury Youth FC Share The Sad News Of The Passing Of Robin George
Tuesday 4th November 2025
Westbury Youth FC Condolences To Robin George’s Family And Friends
Tuesday 4th November 2025
A message from Westbury Youth FC:
Everyone at Westbury Youth FC is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Robin George, Honorary President of Warminster Highbury Youth FC.
On behalf of all our players, coaches, volunteers and families, we send our heartfelt condolences to Robin’s family, friends, and everyone connected with Warminster Highbury.
Robin’s passion, commitment and service to grassroots football will be remembered with great respect across our local football community.
Rest in peace, Robin.
The Passing Of Robin George – A True Gentleman
Monday 4th November 2025
ROBIN GEORGE
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad news that our Club President, Robin George, has passed away. Robin was a member of the club for over 40 years and held the position of President for the last 18 years, as well as being a committee member prior to being President. Robin helped to build a very successful Friday night hoy evening enjoyed by a large number of members over the years. Liked by all who knew him, Robin was always happy to listen to members and give his advice. He was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed and our thoughts go out to Sandra and the family at this sad time.
The Committee, Warminster Conservative Club,
4th November 2025.
In Memory Of Jill Goodenough
Saturday 11th October 2025
From The Warminster Carnival 2025 Programme:
In Memory Of Jill Goodenough
Jill’s involvement with Warminster carnival began 40 years ago. She was asked to help with the catering for invited guests. The carnival then assembled at the Geest banana factory site (now Hillbourne Close), the procession started at 5 pm, and was held in September. Judges decided upon winners prior to the procession, cups and shields given out.
In 1987 she became Procession Secretary organising bands, majorettes, first aid and the entries. By this time the mounted section became more illuminated. It was felt that they should be seen at their best later in the evening. 1988 the committee heard of the Wessex Carnival Circuit and applied to join. At this time Warminster and Mere swapped dates, Warminster moving to the date used to this day, the last Saturday in October. Other changes Warminster made was to change to the old style of judging stationery to judging on the actual route. Jill was the main instigator of this. Carnival moved from Geest’s to Battlesbury Barracks to its now assembly place at Boreham Road.
Jill moved to live in Bridgwater over 27 years ago, but still held her role as Judging Organiser, she always came up carnival week to help out, her main role in Warminster Carnival was to organise the judges. This would have been her 40th Warminster Carnival.
The committee have lost a great member of the Carnival Committee as well as a great friend. She will be sorely missed throughout Carnival by all who knew her.
Paul Goodenough Is The New Patron Of The Naturewatch Foundation
Friday 3rd October 2025
Paul Goodenough, who grew up in Warminster, is the new Patron of the Naturewatch Foundation, an organisation that wants to prevent animal cruelty before it starts – in the UK and beyond. Paul says his credo is: “May life treat you as you treat animals.”
Alistair Garrett Was A Great Drummer, A Good Friend And A Lovely Man
13th June 2025
Sad news from the Crash Gears:
It is with great sadness that the Crash Gears mourn of the passing of our original drummer Alistair Garrett. When the band formed in 2015 Al was the vital link that brought Tom Hiscocks and Pat Kirwan together with James Leighton and Martin and Tom Noke in the Organ Inn for what was to be the band’s first meeting. He arranged our first rehearsal. From the beginning Al (some called him Ally) brought his decades of experience to make the band swing in a way that only years of playing can make possible. He was able to play tight but allow that element of swing that makes a band come alive. He had such a feel for his kit that he played with his eyes closed for most of the time. For Al it was all about feel and he played with smile on his face. We played many great gigs together and those gigs with Al in the engine room will live long in the memory for us. Here he is playing tight and loose at the same time back in 2016. Farewell Al, a great drummer, a good friend and a lovely man.
For those that wish to attend Alistair’s funeral, it will be held at The Chapel in Horningsham at 13:30 on Monday 23rd June and afterwards at Horningsham Hall.
Funeral Arrangements For Jill Goodenough
Saturday 31st May 2025
Funeral details for Jill Goodenough.
The church service will be on Friday 11th July 2025, 11.45 a.m., at Saint Mary’s Church, Saint Mary Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EQ. Dress code: formal black with a hint of red, i.e. a tie, pocket tie, jewellery pieces, hair slide, etc.
The service will be followed by a cremation attended by family only. The wake afterwards will be at Bar 27 in Bridgwater. The family would like a rough estimate of how many are likely to attend the wake, to make sure everyone is catered for. If you will be attending the wake, please respond here to Stephen Culverwell.
The Passing Of Jill Goodenough
Monday 26th May 2025
Sam Ryall, of Warminster Carnival Committee, writes:
Warminster Carnival Committee are deeply saddened to report the passing of Jill Goodenough. This year she was celebrating 40 years on our committee doing every part of organising our Carnival over the years. We are so thankful for everything she has done for us and the legacy she has left. We send all our love to Stephen Culverwell, Paul Goodenough and Jason Goodenough and all her wider family and friends. We have lost a true Carnivalite. RIP.
Henry Goddard – A Most Indebted Clergyman – By Steve Hobbs
Some notes by Steve Hobbs, of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, about a former Vicar of Longbridge Deverill and also a former Curate at Maiden Bradley.
A Most Indebted Clergyman – Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre