Information, illustrations and images – including gleanings, parish records, and references to people – for some of the villages and town and places, particularly in the rural areas around Warminster, Wiltshire.
Thursday 19th March 2026
Introduction to Dowsing, at Upton Lovell, on Saturday 16th May 2026. Coffee at 10.00 a.m. Workshop 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. £85 (includes coffee/tea and biscuits).
The Radionic Association School of Radionics.
secretary@radionic.co.uk
Telephone 01869 338852
The Radionic Association School of Radionics.
secretary@radionic.co.uk
Telephone 01869 338852
Thursday 19th March 2026
From the Facebook page Roofing By Carl Wheeler:
Just finished this roof in Bishopstrow for Jenkins Development Ltd.
Cracking job with some brilliant tradesmen!
http://www.facebook.com/roofingbycarlwheeler
roofingbycarlwheeler@hotmail.com
+44 7817 992504
Monday 9th March 2026
“Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Urgent Closure of: C41 (part), Kilmington
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 9th March 2026, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable M Group on behalf of Wiltshire Council to carry out carriageway patching and other associated works.
C41 (part), Kilmington; from its junction with New Road for approximatley 30 meters Southwest.
Alternative route: via C41 unaffected length, Tile Hill, Kingsettle Hill, Cote Hill and New Road and vice versa.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.
These works will commence on 9th March 2026 and are anticipated to be required for one day between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00. This Notice will have a maximum duration of 5 days.
For further information regarding these works please contact M Group on behalf of Wiltshire Council on 07743984583.
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Highways Assets and Commissioning, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN
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Sunday 1st March 2026
From the Upper Wylye Valley Parish News, March 2026:
Saturday 28th February 2026
A message from Tytherington Bakehouse:
Something sweet is coming to the village of Tytheingt0n.
Tytherington Bakehouse is nearly here!
From gooey brownies to chunky cookies and homemade cakes, we can’t wait to share our bakes with you all.
Keep your eyes peeled for more details coming very soon.
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Tuesday 24th February 2026
From the Facebook page of Westbury Police:
Another day, another opportunity to get out and about in the community.
PCSO Moore’s first foot patrol of the shift today (24/02/26) involved a stroll around Westbury Town, along the High Street and through the Market Place.
A quick stop in at All Saints Church and then along the Bratton Road and through Bitham Park, chatting to residents and shoppers alike.
This is a big part of the role of a PCSO, so if you see one of the team when they’re out and about, come and say hello!
Saturday 21st February 2026
From the Facebook page of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust:
Just a pile of sticks and branches? Or how about a home for beavers?
When out on the Wylye on the Longleat estate, our Water team discovered this rather impressive beaver lodge!
Beavers’ lodging and dam building brings a number of benefits, from flood mitigation to improved water quality to habitat restoration.
They’ve certainly been busy! Find out more about these incredible creatures here: https://www.longleat.co.uk/news/beavers-at-work
Saturday 14th February 2026
An anonymous post on the Facebook page Spotted In Warminster Town:
The “temporary†closure of The Bath Arms in Shearwater has caused real concern across the community, particularly amid fears about possible sewage pollution affecting the nearby river.
There has been extensive local discussion about wastewater infrastructure and environmental issues playing a role in the decision.
Yet clear public information remains limited, and residents are understandably calling for transparency.
The closure’s impact on staff has also been deeply felt.
Despite being described as temporary, both part-time and permanent employees have reportedly lost their jobs all within a week, while seasonal roles remain.
This has left many people confused about how decisions have been made, especially if the pub could reopen within weeks.
The Bath Arms team, from kitchen to front-of-house, worked tirelessly to make the pub a thriving part of village life, and their contribution is widely valued.
Above all, the community is asking for two things: clarity about the environmental situation affecting the river and reassurance the staff who helped make the Bath Arms Shearwater what it is, are being treated with care and respect.
Monday 9th February 2026
From the Facebook page of The Bath Arms, Shearwater at Crockerton:
It is with regret that we announce the temporary closure of the Bath Arms on 16th February for essential upgrades to our sewage system.
We would like to thank all our loyal customers and employees for their support since we opened in the summer of 2023 and look forward to welcoming you all back once the works are completed.
In the meantime the team will be offering service as normal until close of business this coming Sunday so please do join us before the closure.
To bid or not to bid?
Do you think the Raymond Trust Fund should make an offer for the unsold recreational land in Heytesbury?
All residents of Heytesbury, Knook and Tytherington are invited to an open meeting of the Raymond Trust:
Tuesday 10th February 2026, at 7.00pm in Heytesbury Church.
