THOUSANDS of people are expected to descend on Ringwood at the weekend as the annual festival gets started in Southampton Road on Saturday. The event, which is now in its 13th year, is set to be the biggest and best yet with a Pedal Car Grand Prix starting
MUSIC drew in the crowds to Damerham at the weekend as young and old alike flocked to the annual music festival held at the sports field. The festival, which was raising money for force’s charity Help for Heroes and Children in Need, was attended by
AUTHOR Philip Elston will be signing copies of his debut children’s novel Return of the Raven at Waterstone’s Salisbury on July 17. The book is the first in a trilogy of children’s books following the story of King Arthur being resurrected in 21st century
At 4.30pm on Saturday 3 July the Diocese said farewell to Bishop David and Sarah Stancliffe here in the Cathedral. There were gifts given and speeches made, and then at 5.30pm Bishop David preached at his final Evensong as Bishop of Salisbury. We also
The Cathedral’s library is now the proud owner of the Number One copy of the County of Wiltshire section of the famous Domesday Book of 1086, thanks to the generosity of HQ Land Forces Officers’ Mess. Salisbury Garrison Commander Colonel Fiona Grundy
In June, the Cathedral was pleased to announce the appointment of Lord Colin Sharman as chairman of its Cathedral Council. Appointed by the Bishop of Salisbury, Lord Sharman will lead the Council as it develops its work with and on behalf of the Cathedral
Six boys took part in a special ceremony in the Cathedral in May when Henry Cooper, 13, from Salisbury, was appointed Head Boy Chorister and five younger boys admitted as full choristers into the Cathedral Choir. David Halls, Director of Music, said
Say the word ‘education’ and what do you immediately think of? That is exactly the question I put to a number of visitors to the Close in a recent, highly unscientific straw poll. In my even more unscientific categorisation of the responses there were
THE highlight of Tidworth Polo Club’s season will be taking place on Saturday in the grounds of Tedworth House. The Rundle Cup day includes two polo matches, a parachute jump and music from the Band of HM Royal Marines Lympstone, followed at 1.30pm by
Things are big in Washington! The Washington National Cathedral (WNC) is the 5th largest in the world; this year’s budget is $14million (and before the financial crisis it was $22million; thereby hangs another tale). Every Sunday there are two, essentially
Subject to planning permission and agreements, this summer will see the first steps taken towards delivering the long awaited and much needed new toilet facilities for the Cathedral, replacing the current portacabin in the area next to the Chapter
The brilliant and virtuosic performer and composer Iain Quinn performs a superbly eclectic programme of music in his organ recital at the Cathedral on Wednesday 14 July. Quinn, who has won critical acclaim for his performances of both standard and
Zayar Thaw is currently serving a six-year prison sentence in Burma (Myanmar). Amnesty International considers him to be a prisoner of conscience. Zayar Thaw, a popular Burmese rap singer, is a leading member of the Youth Activist Group Generation
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing after an Italian cyclist died after being hit by a car on the A303 at the weekend. Carlo Morato, 37, was struck from behind by a silver Mercedes ML280 near Yarnbury Castle just before 3pm. Mr Morato, who is believed to
DEFENCE research firm Qinetiq, which has a site at Boscombe Down, has warned job cuts are likely as it reveals plans for a major programme of cuts. The cutting edge company aims to slash costs by 10 per cent and warned job cuts were likely
CHILDREN at Broad Chalke got into the African rhythm when two undergraduates from Cape Town visited their school. Monde Mdingi and Nokwanda Bovana, whose studies are being supported by the Salisbury-based Fezeka Scholarship Fund, organised singing and
THE branch manager of a tractor firm in Wilton is retiring after nearly 40 years with the company. Bob Dewey, 64, has worked at the C&O Tractor site since he was 25 years old, starting as a sundries representative and working his way up to branch manager
CRICKETERS from Harnham Junior School are celebrating becoming Wiltshire county champions and making it to the regional finals. The Kwik Cricket team was one of four teams from Salisbury schools to represent the district in the county championships,
A NEW treatment for infection control is set to be trialled at Salisbury District Hospital. The process involves putting an antimicrobial agent through with the washing in the laundry, which coats the fabric and is claimed to last for about 30 to 50
MAJOR plans to replace Hampshire Police’s headquarters in Winchester could be put on hold due to national funding cuts. The police authority is taking another look at the plans for a new building at Alpha Park, with four options – to defer the project
A selection of specialist retirement properties are available in Fordingbridge. Positioned within the very centre of the town and within a short level walk from the shopping amenities stands King’s Court, a McCarthy & Stone complex built in 2001. No.’
PEOPLE in Wilton have been left confused and angry after council contractors moved in to carry out repairs on a bridge – then moved straight back out again because the paperwork hasn’t been done. Business owners and residents were already concerned about
THE Bishop of Salisbury Dr David Stancliffe carried out his final cathedral service as Bishop on Saturday. Dr Stancliffe presided over the ordination of 23 priests in the service, which was attended by hundreds of well-wishers and representatives of
SCIENTISTS at the Wessex Genetics Laboratory at Salisbury District Hospital have made a breakthrough in research into the causes of serious blood disorders. They have identified a key gene that can lead to such disorders, which could lead to the development
JAZZ lovers gathered at Damerham Village Hall for the 11th annual Jazzalonga weekend. This year’s event staged featured scores of live music acts, including a host of home grown talent playing every style of jazz, sometimes with just a hint
