Killed in World War 1 at just 39 years of age, the poet Edward Thomas drew on his walks, cycle rides and other journeys through the countryside of England and Wales. Nick Denton has been retracing Edward Thomas’s steps and … Read More
This evocative poem, written by Ewen Cameron and read by Andrew Rae, describes how the landscape of the North Wessex Downs has been impacted by thousands of years of man’s activity ….. but this isn’t always seen. The beauty of … Read More
Wilton Windmill is an excellent example of green energy – driven solely by wind power, this amazing feat of engineering captures the wind in the sails and turns the energy from the vertical sails into the horizontal plane of the … Read More
A gentle and very enjoyable cycling route taking in lots of local landmarks, mainly along country lanes. Things to see en route: Crofton Beam Engines, Wilton Windmill, Savernake Forest, Kennet & Avon Canal, Chisbury Chapel.
If you are planning to cycle our long-distance walking and cycling route, the Pewsey Vale Circular Way, then Jonathan Martin has created videos to guide you! Jonathan has split the route into 4 sections – Martinsell to Walbury Hill; Walbury … Read More
Scattered across the Vale of Pewsey are woods and copses – some quite small – full of native British trees and providing important habitats for flora and fauna. In spring, they are home to a riot of colour as the … Read More
During lockdown, a group of friends in Wexcombe and Grafton (WAG) in the Vale of Pewsey started cycling together. Very much a social and wellbeing group, they often encountered punctures. Trevor, who generally ended up repairing the punctures, decided a … Read More
The Pewsey Vale Circular Ride is just over 72 miles long and follows rights of way with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart. This cycling or riding route includes dramatic downland with exceptional views, quintessential English villages and country … Read More
Our December 2021 of the Business Newsletter includes information on a call for content, offers from our partners, data on our public newsletter performance and how to make the most of your partnership with us. Click on the image to … Read More
What an amazing man Jack Spratt was! Not only did he build the amazing clock at St Andrew’s Church in Wootton Rivers, but he was also postman, church warden, repairer of mechanical items, clock maker, music box maker, accounts clerk, … Read More
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