Monday 4th August 2025
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
Speed Checks in Chitterne.
Today, officers from the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team were out in Chitterne conducting speed checks as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our rural roads safe.
We’re pleased to report that no drivers were caught speeding during this operation — a great result for the village and a positive sign that drivers are respecting the speed limits.
December 2024
From the Instagram page of Salisbury Plain Hunt Sabs (Moonrakers):
“Royal Artillery Hunt, Boxing Day, Chitterne Village Green.
Sabs positioned themselves 100 yards from the gathering on Chitterne green. No pretence the RAH were donating their collection of cash from the Curious and the Bloodthirsty to Charity on this occasion. These ill-gotten gains would be heading straight into the pockets of the RAH OCG themselves. Huntsman Charles Carter, 10 hound couples and 15 riders were looking worse for wear from quaffing large volumes of red brown liquid we could only assume was alcohol. Retired Major “Disaster” Johnny “Halfwit” Hatherway-White, plastic Stirrup picnic cup fixed firmly in hand piped up with a bigoted speech. Unfortunately, Halfwit had plucked up more liquid courage than was good for him. Losing inhibition and all self respect he proceeded to defame Kier Starmer, John Healy and all Antis for spoiling the RAH pastime of killing foxes and terrifying wildlife on Salisbury Plain. Undeterred by his inebriated state, Johnny Halfwit’s lamentation blamed everyone but the hunt themselves for the MOD suspension of hunting licences. Halfwit neglected to mention that both Carter and kennel man Simon “Shakey” Hands have Criminal Resolution Orders for attacking females and stealing property; nor that not one RAH hunt staff or member fulfil requirements by being serving military. As if the crown hadn’t spotted us already, Johnny Halfwit inflated by his own ego indicated to one of our Sabs and declaring by name proceeded to blame our Sab personally for the hunts bad luck. With Halfwits deluded ranting more tedious by the second, Carter interrupted Halfwit with a toot on his signalling he was off to block the public highway. The pathetically small field trailed behind hounds onto the B390 then rode onto a public footpath and used it to access the Codford Down. Heavily impeded and unable to follow on this occasion We cannot say if any foxes were killed today.”
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Animal rescue service.
Salisbury Plain Hunt Sabs are a group of sabs local to Wiltshire who take action against the illegal blood sport of hunting with hounds.
Monday 3rd October 2016:
Chitterne House at Chitterne, BA12 0LG, has a datestone over the door inscribed: ‘Health and Peace this House Increase 1635 GD.”
Saturday 4th October 2014
The Twitter account for Chitterne, has tweeted (at 9.50 p.m., Saturday 4th October 2014) this photograph of a painting by a Chitterne artist, which has been stolen while en route from Wellington Barracks to Westminster Abbey. It was painted by Tana Knyvett who lives in Chitterne and was to be exhibited at Westminster Abbey.
Kenton, the landlord at the King’s Head, Chitterne, BA12 0LJ, is holding an open meeting on Wednesday 4th December 2013, inviting villagers and anyone else who wants to attend, giving them the opportunity to put forward any ideas they may have which will allow him to take the business forward, keeping the public house as a going concern in the village. Everyone is welcome to attend. The pub has a history going back 300 years. It stands on the site of a former pub, The George Inn, which burnt down in the early 1700s. For further details about the “brainstorming” meeting on Wednesday please telephone 01985 850770.
The Licensing of the new Rector, Reverend Eleanor Rance, for the Salisbury Plain Benefice will take place at All Saints Church, Chitterne, on Wednesday 16th October 2013, at 7.30 p.m. The Bishop of Ramsbury will be in attendance.
Thursday 9th May 2013
Wiltshire Council have granted planning permission for a new pitched roof to an existing extension, and internal alterations, at the Coach House, Chitterne.
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Wiltshire Council have granted planning permission for the replacement of an en-suite bathroom window with sliding sash, at Pear Tree House, 96 Chitterne.
Thursday 9th January 2013
Photographs submitted to dannyhowell.net by David Pollard showing some of the scenes at Chitterne where the Chitterne Brook (the Cut) has overflowed causing flooding in the village.
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Our thanks to David Pollard for submitting these photographs.
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Chitterne residents donned fancy costumes on New Year’s Day 2013, for a village triathlon at about 12 noon. A swim in the Cut (the winterbourne stream that flows through the village) was followed by cycling around the recreation field, and then a run to the King’s Head public house. The event was inspired by the London 2012 Olympics.
The overall victor of the Chitterne Triathlon was Emma Ayling. The prize for best costume was awarded to Nigel Dean.
The event raised funds for Louie’s SMILES, a charity established by the parents of Louie Coldwell, of Chitterne. Louie, aged 10, died in February 2012, from a rare form of cancer. The charity spends its fundraising proceeds on purchasing toys for children undergoing treatment at Salisbury District Hospital.
