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Focus on Parkinson’s Event a huge success
Last Friday, the Mayor Cllr Alex Kay popped into see the organisers of the Focus on Parkinson’s event which was held at St Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon. The event attracted over 100 people, all interested to find out more about what’s new in Pa...
Firefighters find body at Bradford Marina
Trowbridge firefighters have reported that they found a body after being called to Bradford Marina this evening. On Twitter the Trowbridge station reported: “We were sent to reports of a person in the water at Bradford Marina which we attende...
Tributes paid to painter and decorator
TRIBUTES have been paid to a painter and decorator whose body was pulled from the water at the Bradford on Avon Marina on Sunday afternoon. Residents on the marina said he was “lovely man” and a “really nice bloke” who worked locally as a painter ...
Notice of Temporary Closure of: B3107 Silver Street (Part) 6th-9th Feb 2019
Wiltshire Council Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Closure of: B3107 Silver Street (Part), Bradford on Avon (Ref: TTRO 5724) Notice is hereby given that Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic...
Rain fails to deter visitors to market
RAIN failed to dampen the spirits of canal boaters and visitors who attended the Bradford on Avon Winter Floating Market over the weekend. Despite the rain and muddy conditions, the towpath traders all reported good business with some selling out of their...
Local author publishes book on Robin Hood
A LOCAL historian has published his fourth book to coincide with the release of the new Hollywood blockbuster film about Robin Hood. Dr Sean McGlynn says the legend of the Nottingham outlaw who reportedly robbed the rich to give to the poor has Wil...
Children hail Invictus hero medallist
CHILDREN and staff at a Bradford on Avon nursery school have hailed an Invictus Games hero at a special party in her honour. They presented flowers and gifts to former Army veteran Kelly Ganfield, whose three-year-old daughter Bethany goes to the Catkins ...
Mindless damage is costing school dear ls Police appeal for help to catch vandal
A BRADFORD on Avon primary school headteacher has condemned vandals who have targeted her school for the third time since the end of September. Tracey Dunn, headteacher at Fitzmaurice Primary School, said the vandals had shown no respect for the school or...
High Sheriff of Wiltshire wowed by BoA’s Christmas Trees
Earlier today, Mayor Cllr Alex Kay, welcomed High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Nicky Alberry to Bradford on Avon, and what better place to take her than to the always beautiful Holy Trinity Church, which this week looks even more glorious with its Christmas Tre...
Town Council supports Floaty Boat Fund and Avoncliff Wood Campaign
At last night’s Full Council meeting, Councillors voted to support two valuable initiatives for the community. The first of these was to make a small donation to support the campaign by the Woodland Trust to purchase Avoncliff Wood in order to preserve ...
French deal will open up a huge new market
A BRADFORD on Avon publisher has just signed a deal to distribute French versions of their award-winning journals and books across France. from you to me is the creator of emotive gift books and journals to celebrate special occasions, capture priceless m...
Lorry Watch Strikes Again!
A huge thanks to the again to the town’s Lorry Watch Volunteers! On 27th November 2018, the following convictions were upheld: A driver was convicted of infringing the Bradford-on-Avon Town Bridge weight limit. He was fined £293.00, ordered to pay...
Hundreds watch Gail switch on festive lights
A CROWD of 500 people watched as Bradford on Avon’s first Shining Light community award winner Gail Keverne and her grand-daughter Kaya switched on the town’s Christmas lights display. The countdown just before 6.30pm in Westbury Gardens marked the st...
Making a ten year splash
QUALIFIED trainers at three swimming pools in Wiltshire used by a Bristol-based business to teach tiny tots to swim were part of celebrations to mark ten years for Puddleducks Bristol and Bath. Sarah Austin set up the company when she wanted to teach her ...
Websites to showcase town
A HOLT-based web design company has won a £14,000 contract to produce two new websites to boost Bradford on Avon Town’s Council’s presence worldwide. Boson Web, based at the Glove Factory, is working with the council to showcase Bradford on Avon as a...
Winner to switch on town lights
HUNDREDS of residents in Bradford on Avon will gather on Friday evening (Nov 30) to watch the town switch on its annual Christmas lights display. Newly-named Shining Light award winner, Gail Keverne, of the Catkins Pre-school Nursery, will switch on the l...
Traditional Christmas on the canal-side
MULLED wine, hot chestnuts, and Christmas carols will be on offer at this year’s Winter Floating Market in Bradford-on-Avon. This year, the market is being organised by Laura Darling, owner of The Wolf Kitchen boat café. It will take place on the Kenne...
The time to Explore BoA is approaching!
If you have had your ear to the social media ground, you may have caught a glimpse of a new logo about town, and wondered what was in the pipeline. Since joining the Town Council team, Steph Shearing, the Tourism & Events Officer, and Lydia Booth, Com...
Silverware stolen from home during burglary
Police are appealing for information after a number of items of silverware were stolen during a burglary at a house near Bradford on Avon. The house in Turleigh was broken into some time between Friday November 16 and Wednesday November 21. Police officer...
Are you ready for the big BoA Christmas Switch-On?
The beautiful Bradford on Avon lights will soon illuminate the town for the Christmas season, with the Switch On event this Friday 30th November – the main event will be in Westbury Garden though the festivities will take place across the town. The lig...
Nursery school boss is town’s Shining Light
THE founder of a Bradford on Avon pre-school day nursery has been named as the town’s Shining Light. Gail Keverne won a hamper-full of Christmas goodies and will get to switch-on the Bradford on Avon Christmas lights display at 6.30pm on Friday, ...
Bradford firm’s fun quiz boosts nature centre
A CHARITY quiz night at The Boathouse in Bradford on Avon raised over £1,000 for Hope Nature Centre. The event was organised by Energy Management LLP in Bradford on Avon and sold out, with 80 guests. The evening had an auction and raffle as well a...
Meet BOA’s Shining Light of 2018
You may have heard about our recent request for residents to nominate someone from Bradford on Avon who has made a real difference to people’s lives and/or the community during 2018. The aim was that we as a town could say ‘thank you’ to that some...
Stroke survivor who had to learn to walk again launches health and fitness business to help others
A FATHER-of-four is launching a new gym to help West Wiltshire residents improve their physical and mental health after staging an amazing recovery from a stroke. Phil Walker, 42, from Trowbridge, is opening FIT (For Inspirational Training) studio in West...
Update: Sunday Parking charges suspended
Following on from last week’s news from Wiltshire Council that charges would be put in place on Sundays and Bank Holidays across the county, including Bradford on Avon’s car parks, an article has now been released on their website, stating that they h...
Victorian tale makes it to print
A BRADFORD on Avon woman’s determination to publish a book written by a long-dead relative has finally succeeded. Dee Way, 72, spent four years trying to track down first edition copies of the book written by her great-great aunt Isabel Homewood....
Notice of temporary closure of: Whiteheads Lane (Part), Bradford on Avon
Notice from Wiltshire Council of Temporary Closure of: Whiteheads Lane (Part), Bradford on Avon (Ref: TTRO 5675) Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily...
Hundreds of people marked the Armistice 100 years on
PEOPLE from around the county have been marking the centenary of the Armistice of the First World War in many different and meaningful ways. A woman from Bradford on Avon had the honour of being selected to walk in the Nation’s Thank You procession in L...
Notice from Wiltshire Council: revised parking charges
Recently, the Town Council was notified of proposed changes to parking charges meaning free parking would no longer be available on Sundays. Town Councillors lobbied against the introduction of new charging regime, though were unable to stop it. However,...
Six-foot tall rabbit sure to be star of the show
THE award-winning Bradfordians return to the stage with a six-foot high rabbit called Harvey for their next production, which opens on Thursday. The Bradfordians’ Dramatic Society are performing the hilarious comedy Harvey by the American playwright Mar...
Doves represent those who died
STRINGS of 184 hand-crafted paper doves across one of Bradford on Avon’s historic shopping streets are a dramatic symbol of peace. The Flight of the Fallen commemorates each of the men from Bradford on Avon who failed to come home from the First ...
Plans to bring hall back to use
A CIVIC tea at the former home of Dr Alex Moulton in Bradford on Avon launched the town’s Countdown to Peace programme. The Grade II listed Jacobean hunting lodge, built in 1610 by wealthy clothier John Hall the Second is now run by the Alex Moulton Cha...
Children get a taste of life on Western Front
CHILDREN from Holt Primary School experienced a taste of life on the Western Front when they visited a replica First World War trench system in Bradford on Avon. The trench, complete with a full-scale replica First World War tank and a hospital sec...
High-tech firm wins top award
AIM is one of the most important platforms to help smaller and growing companies raise the capital they need for expansion. AB Dynamics is a supplier of innovative, high-quality test equipment to 25 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. The comp...
New housing development in Wiltshire takes shape
Building work is well underway at a new housing development in Bradford on Avon. Five-star housebuilder Bellway is building 58 new homes at Tithecote Manor, off Holt Road, where the first few homes are beginning to take shape, ready for its official...
New housing development in Wiltshire takes shape
Building work is well underway at a new housing development in Bradford on Avon. Five-star housebuilder Bellway is building 58 new homes at Tithecote Manor, off Holt Road, where the first few homes are beginning to take shape, ready for its official...
LORRY WATCH PROSECUTION
*STOP PRESS* IN SWINDON MAGISTRATES COURT, AFTER INITIALLY PLEADING NOT GUILTY, THEN CHANGING THEIR PLEA, B.TAYLOR & SONS TRANSPORT. WERE FOUND GUILTY OF BREACHING THE TOWN BRIDGE LIMIT.Fine: £1,000 Costs: £500 Victim Surcharge: £100
Alzheimer’s Society Roadshow will visit Bradford-on-Avon
People of Bradford-on-Avon, as well as the surrounding area, will soon have the opportunity to put their questions to experts and find out more about dementia as Alzheimer’s Society’s Roadshow visits at the end of the month. The charity’s mobile inf...
Free piano
Hi, Roberts standard size upright piano.It is in good condition, in tune (but slightly below concert pitch). The top D is stuck but fixable. Free – but pick up from my house on Sladesbrook, Bradford-on-Avon. Pop me an email if you or any group you k...
Mr Buster White
Hi I am possibly looking for retail premises to rent in Bradford on Avon. I was actually born in Bradford on Avon (on a plank over the toilet at Bradford on Avon hospital, my mother was always late and didn’t quite make it to the maternity ward in time)...
Desk space to rent in creative studio / office
Desk space to rent in creative studio / office, would suit another creative, website designer, illustrator , marketing person etc wi fi kitchen Contact: ku.oc1555948983.oidu1555948983tsedi1555948983spilf1555948983@mada1555948983
Support your local author
Bradford on Avon author, James Ellis, is seeking Patrons for his second novel, An Other’s Look, which is being published by Unbound Books. Patrons are a community of book lovers who bring new voices to published writing by pre-ordering digital or paperb...
Wanted man with a Van .
Does anyone know a man or two with a van that wd like the job of taking two beds to redcycling centre?
HELP Man (or two) and van, wanted for furniture removal to recycling centre.
does anyone know of some strong men who have a vehicle than can take a couple of beds to recycling centre? Have asked in obvious places, to no avail, any ideas anyone?
Performance opportunity – Iford Arts
Iford Arts are looking for two young actors (male) to take part in a professional opera, Handel’s Partenope at Iford Arts (just outside of Bath). You will be required to attend two rehearsals in London, one on Friday 15th May, the second tbc You will th...
Collecting Children’s shoes at Dible and Roy
Do you have any shoes that your children have grown out of? We have a collection box in our foyer at Dible & Roy, Bridge Street for the charity Afrikaya. These shoes will go to a project in The Gambia where the children often pick up parasites s...
U3A celebrates five great years
The University of the Third Age group in Bradford on Avon has marked its fifth birthday, having gone from strength to strength. This is Wiltshire
COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Final disappointment for Carlin
WILTSHIRE swimmer Jazz Carlin failed to add a further medal to her extensive Commonwealth Games collection after she could only finish sixth in the 800m freestyle final today. This is Wiltshire
Towpath Mess – Bradford on Avon to Avoncliff. April 2018
Dear local residents of Bradford on Avon. Is no one else not upset by the state of the canal towpath between Bradford on Avon and Avoncliff? There are a small minority of boaters / boats that (at times) use the towpath as their extended dumping ground. I ...
Man arrested after van crashes into canal bridge
A 36-year-old man is in police custody at Melksham after crashing into the Kennet & Avon Canal bridge in Bradford on Avon. This is Wiltshire
Have your name in Boa author’s new novel
Unbound Books are currently crowdfunding An Other’s Look, the new novel by Bradford on Avon author, James Ellis. You can find out more, have your name in the book as a patron, and pre-order a paperback copy by pledging your support at: https://...
Changes to the Bradford on Avon town bus service
Wiltshire Council have recently published some changes to the Town Bus schedule, and re-iterate that the 265 service will supplement any shortfalls presented by this. Cllr Alex Kay said: ‘The Town Council are dedicated to examine any further proposed ch...
Good news for our Bridge!
As you drive through our beautiful town, you will often see, come rain or shine, volunteers from the Lorry Watch team, taking note of the countless heavy goods vehicles who chose to ignore the restriction signs, and drive over our historic bridge. By taki...
Rescheduled temporary Closure of: A363 (Part) St. Margaret’s Street and B3107 (Part), Bradford on Avon (25/03/2018)
Due to the recent adverse weather conditions these works have now been rescheduled to take place on Sunday 25th March 2018 (24 hours). The original plan is below for reference. Wiltshire Council apologies for any inconvenience caused. The post Rescheduled...
Roadworks use a longer-lasting surface
DRIVERS in Bradford on Avon have faced lengthy delays this week because of road closures, while Wiltshire Council lays a new type of surface which should mean the new road lasts longer. This is Wiltshire
Walkers set out to raise over £60,000 for charities
AN army of more than 500 men will step out today on the Bath Men’s Walk to help raise over £60,000 for two local charities. This is Wiltshire
Roadworks postponed this weekend
PLANS to resurface a mini-roundabout in the centre of Bradford on Avon have been postponed this weekend because of forecasted wet weather. This is Wiltshire
ROADWORKS UPDATE: Silver Street/Market Street/Town Bridge
We have just heard from Wiltshire Council that the planned resurfacing of the mini roundabout at the junction of Market Street and Silver Street WILL NOT be taking place on Sunday 18th March as previously notified. There will be a temporary surface and ra...
How your Council Tax will be spent
Leader of the Council Cllr Dom Newton outlines the town council’s budget priorities for the coming year I hope very much that you have had a great start to the year – and are enjoying the lighter evenings as we head into the Spring. We’ve had a ...
Virgin Media misses services opportunity
ONE of Britain’s biggest telecoms companies has missed the opportunity to lay cables in part of Bradford on Avon for the next five years. This is Wiltshire
Major roadworks cause long delays
DRIVERS trying to get through Bradford on Avon face long delays this week while Wiltshire Council contractors work on improvements to two major routes through the town. This is Wiltshire
Notice of Temporary Closure of: Newtown (Part), Bradford on Avon (18/04/2018 one night)
From Wiltshire Council Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Closure of: Newtown (Part), Bradford on Avon (Ref: TTRO 5264) Notice is hereby given that Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic: Newto...
Volunteers are the unsung heroes of Storm Emma
MANAGERS at Dorothy House Hospice Care in Winsley have said a big ‘Thank You’ to local people, Hospice staff and supporters for their generous efforts to help Hospice staff deliver patient care with minimum disruption despite the freezing conditions, ...
Hundreds of homes suffer loss of power
HUNDREDS of homes in the BA14 and BA 15 postcode areas suffered a loss of power following a series of loud bangs in a quiet Trowbridge street tonight. This is Wiltshire
Road closure plans could cause chaos
WILTSHIRE Council has altered plans for two road closures in Bradford on Avon, meaning no traffic will be able to get through the town on the evening of March 11. This is Wiltshire
Updates on weather
The Town Council Offices will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, due to bad weather. Wiltshire Police are advising drivers NOT to venture out today, after a number of accidents, snow drifts and stuck vehicles have blocked roads for emergency vehicles. If ...
Women's 100 Group to launch in Bradford on Avon
A NEW Women’s 100 group set up in Bradford on Avon is planning a high-profile launch next week. This is Wiltshire
Bradford on Avon traders angry over heavy-handed visit from enforcement officer
ANGRY traders in Bradford on Avon have complained about ‘heavy-handed’ visits from one of Wiltshire Council’s enforcement officers to investigate breaches of planning control. This is Wiltshire
Shop assistant gets 18-week suspended prison sentence
A SHOP assistant who stole £500 from the village shop and Post Office where she once worked for her step-father has been given an 18-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. This is Wiltshire
Novel scheme to help cut down on food waste
A NOVEL scheme to help reduce food waste in Bradford on Avon is appealing to local businesses and organisations to become a ‘Friend of the Fridge’. This is Wiltshire
Accommodation available for local man
HALLS CHARITY Self-contained One Bedroomed Flat Historic Grade II* Almshouse property in the centre of Bradford-on-Avon. One bedroomed (shared garden) first floor flat will soon be available. You must be:- Single Male Mature (over 50 years) Of ...
House fire started in bedroom
DAMAGE caused by a fire that started in a bedroom was being cleared away this morning after fire crews put out the blaze at a home in Bradford on Avon. This is Wiltshire
Ghostly apparition is caught on camera in Bradford
A GHOSTLY apparition has been caught on camera at a popular Bradford on Avon tea rooms. This is Wiltshire
Ducks get into line for annual Easter race day
BRADFORD on Avon mayor, Cllr David Garwood, has launched this year’s duck race event. This is Wiltshire
Trowbridge Mayor calling on golfers to tee-off in aid of Wiltshire Mind
GOLFERS will duke it out over 18 holes at Cumberwell Park in Bradford on Avon for a charity match in aid of Wiltshire Mind. This is Wiltshire
Traffic and parking problems mars Dorothy House snowdrop event
DOROTHY House Hospice raised more than £2,600 from its 10th annual Snowdrop Open Garden charity event at Great Chalfield Manor, but there were problems with traffic and parking. This is Wiltshire
Restaurant owner wants to turn shop in Bradford into a children's nursery
THE owners of a restaurant and café are trying to turn a shop in Bradford on Avon’s busiest shopping area into a children’s nursery and creche. This is Wiltshire
Push for pollution talks with leader
THE leader of Bradford on Avon Town Council has invited Baroness Jane Scott, the Conservative leader of Wiltshire Council, to visit the town to discuss air quality and pollution. This is Wiltshire
Save the Date! The Duck Race is coming….
The Annual BoA Duck Race is coming up on Easter Monday, 2nd April, and there will be prizes to win! Last year we had so many visitors to the Town that we sold out of ducks, so keep an eye on our website, social media and noticeboards over the next few w...
Bradford on Avon historian writes book on Second World War Luftwaffe dive-bombers
A BRADFORD on Avon historian has written a book on one of Germany’s most fearsome Second World War Luftwaffe dive-bombers. This is Wiltshire
Avoncliff weir scheme could face legal challenge
THE applicant behind a £800,000 scheme to build a hydro-power turbine on the Avoncliff Weir could face a legal challenge, it was disclosed this week. This is Wiltshire
Lorry Watch does work, council says
WILTSHIRE Council claims the Bradford on Avon Lorry Watch scheme is working – despite no offenders being prosecuted last year. This is Wiltshire
Save the Date! The Duck Race is coming….
The Annual BoA Duck Race is coming up on Easter Monday, 2nd April, and there will be prizes to win! Last year we had so many visitors to the Town that we sold out of ducks, so keep an eye on our website, social media and noticeboards over the next few w...
Scuba diver rescues rucksack from canal
A BRADFORD on Avon dive instructor jumped to the rescue after a canoeist overturned on the canal near Dundas Wharf and lost her bag. This is Wiltshire
Urgent Road Closure – Cemetery Lane
Wiltshire Council Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Urgent Closure of Cemetery Lane, Bradford on Avon WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 15 February 2018, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the int...
Pancake Day Race is a flipping success for Harry
THEY tossed and turned and the winner even fell over but everyone agreed the 30th Pancake Day Race in Bradford on Avon was a flipping success. This is Wiltshire
Celebrate royal wedding at walk to remember
DEMENTIA Charity, Alzheimer’s Support is calling for people to take part in its annual sponsored walk – and celebrate the Royal Wedding at the same time. This is Wiltshire
Hunger strike for votes change
FOUR members of the Make Votes Matter group in Bradford on Avon took part in a 24-hour hunger strike on Monday and Tuesday to highlight the inequality in the UK voting system. This is Wiltshire
Chaos fear over Bradford on Avon road closures
DRIVERS trying to commute through Bradford on Avon next month will face long delays or lengthy diversions. This is Wiltshire
Former teacher passes away aged 101
A FORMER teacher who retired to Bradford on Avon to be closer to her family has died aged 101. This is Wiltshire
What to do if the River Avon Floods
Following a period of heavy rain the river Avon may overspill its banks. Within the last few years we have experienced serious flooding in the centre of town and localised flooding due to very heavy run-off in areas away from the river where it was not ne...
£1m Bradford flood defence works could begin in 2019
WORK on a £1 million scheme to provide Bradford on Avon with new flood defences could start in spring or summer next year, it was revealed this week. This is Wiltshire
Fitzmaurice bake sale is a charity thank you
STAFF and parents of children at the Fitzmaurice Primary School in Bradford on Avon have proved their tasty treats can sell like hot cakes. This is Wiltshire
Players pack bags for European football tour
Young football stars at Bradford on Avon have collected a massive £763.97 from bag packing at Sainsbury’s to raise funds for a European tour this spring. This is Wiltshire
Bradford on Avon faces major road closures
BOTH main roads through Bradford on Avon will be closed on different days in March for roadworks, including a whole day closure of the Town Bridge which means locals face a diversion through Trowbridge. This is Wiltshire
Notice of upcoming road closures
We have received notice from Wiltshire Council of the following temporary road closures in Bradford on Avon over the coming weeks: Temporary Closure of: Woolley Street (Part), Bradford on Avon (05/02/2018 for four weeks) Temporary Closure of: A363 (Part) ...
Lorry Watch managers frustrate volunteers
WILTSHIRE Council and Wiltshire Police have refused to state “for legal reasons” why there have been no Lorry Watch prosecutions in Bradford on Avon for the past year. This is Wiltshire
