13 January 2025 - Cost of Living
Soaring demand sees Old Sarum & Longhedge Community Pantry extend opening hours
A COMMUNITY pantry near Salisbury will be extending their opening hours at the end of the month due to an increase to its membership.
Laverstock & Ford Parish Council makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish and has an overall responsibility for the well-being of its local community. It is the level of government closest to the community, with the Wiltshire Council above it in the hierarchy. The parish is formed of the villages of Laverstock, Ford, and the communities of Bishopdown Farm (Hampton Park and Riverdown Park), Old Sarum, Longhedge and part of Milford. The parish council serves a growing number of households and incorporates a large area of open space including the Castle Hill Country Park, Whitebridge Spinney, Old Sarum Skate Park, land at River Bourne Community Farm and Cockey Downs in Laverstock. The parish has a number of public trails and footpaths within its area and water meadows alongside the river Bourne which flows through the parish. See 'Popular Links" below for further info on our Parish Open Spaces.
9.30 - 12.30
Tues, Weds, Thurs
Committee: Full Council
A COMMUNITY pantry near Salisbury will be extending their opening hours at the end of the month due to an increase to its membership.
A newly installed pier over the ephemeral pond at Whitebridge Spinney in Laverstock will once again allow young environmentalists and pond-watchers to look out for frogs, toads and other amphibian, plant and insect species.
In 2024 the Devenish Bradshaw Charitable Trust (DBCT) were one of the recipients of Wiltshire Council's -Coronation Living Heritage fund, enabling them to plant an orchard to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III on the land they own and manage for community benefit at Laverstock Water Meadows.
October half-term saw a pop-up play park celebration of the newly installed play park at Whitebridge Spinney, Laverstock and local children were delighted!
Chris Hodson talks about a British success story, the BAe Hawk, and particularly the story of XX154 - the first Hawk to fly, from inception to retirement. Hawker Siddeley (Kingston)'s design team's work was rewarded when an MoD competition was won in the early 70's.
A very happy new year. Thank you to all those who took part in Green Angels courses at Castle Hill in 2024. Come join us for a magical evening stroll through the stunning Castle Hill Country Park. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and experience the park in a whole new
Come and join Silver Salisbury for a new drop-in coffee and biscuits are welcome
ADVANCE WARNING - SAVE THE DATE! Come along to browse one of the biggest collections of aviation based "Jumble' in the South with something for everyone ! A must for aviation enthusiasts and fans alike.
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