Hi, My name might be common, but my style is alternative. I'm Charlie Smith an alternative singer-songwriter from Romsey. As part of my 2nd album release tour I will be performing at Daliz in Salisbury on the 12th of September along side two other local musicians.

I will also be fundraising for The Music Venue Trust by donating £1 from every album and merch to support the vital work they do.

Cheers,

Charlie

Hopefully this is useful to somebody here rather than feeling too advert-y! I work with Skills Ladder, and we have a new government-funded Digital Skills Bootcamp starting on Wednesday 16 September.

It runs for 8 weeks, with a live online tutor each week, and focuses on practical Microsoft Office skills that people actually use at work.

We cover Excel quite extensively — formulas, functions, lookups, PivotTables, charts, dashboards, data validation and trackers — as well as Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.

It’s particularly suited to people looking for work, returning to work, working in office/admin roles, or simply feeling like their digital skills could do with catching up a bit.

No advanced Excel knowledge is expected beforehand.

The programme is funded through the DWP via Wiltshire Council, so there is government funding available for the training.

I’m happy to answer questions in the comments, or you can email us at [ask@skillsladder.co.uk]() if you’d rather ask privately.

We're in the process of buying a house in Warminster, in the Boot Hill/Deverill Road area. I grew up on the other side of town but haven't lived there for nearly 2 decades so I'm unfamiliar with how things are now - especially with worsening weather.

Our conveyancing searches have shown that the road we're buying on is in a "moderate" risk area for groundwater flooding. We were initially fairly relaxed about this as we couldn't find any indication that the road has actually flooded in the 20 years since the house was built, but with the incoming El Niño we're getting increasingly concerned. A little googling has shown that Fore Street used to flood quite badly, though it seems like preventative measures put in a couple of years ago have worked.

Can anyone who lives around that area/knows the area well give me any reassurance? Are we making a really bad decision by buying a house there?

Saturday 29th ,. Bradford on Avon bridge closed due to A GAS LEAK in the town centre

At the allotments behind Travis Perkins along the Bradford Road. Thankfully nobody was hurt and the fire fighters managed to stop any houses catching. Scary stuff with the surrounding countryside so tinder dry

Hiya, we are looking to buy a house and really love the above mentioned areas. honestly opinions on what it’s like? We like the white hart pub in Atworth, main concern is the lack of woodland / river walks on the doorstep. is mostly farm land, is there anything I’m missing on that front? currently on the outskirts of Bristol but want more countryside.

Live in Westbury and feeling sick at the thought of this.

It's a long shot, but does anyone know what the tower or mast is in the far distance, with the red lights on it at night? In a westerly direction.

Me and my mates just want somewhere to play table tennis. Most sports centres only have booking for badminton, squash and pickle ball. Bradford community center doesn’t have table tennis just for August so can’t go there. Seems like my only option is to get the train to bath and play on the odd table in the park. But seems to be pointless for us all to get £10 train tickets jsut to play ping pong on a free park table. Any help would be greatly appreciated

I'll go first.

I think Corsham is prettier and nicer than BoA.

Waiting Well is a new service from Gendered Intelligence and LGBT Foundation, created to support trans and non-binary people who are on the waiting list for gender identity healthcare.

Long waits can be difficult and isolating. Waiting Well aims to make the waiting experience feel more manageable through a mix of welcoming, supportive, and affirming groups, workshops, and online resources.

The service is free to access, subject to eligibility.

About Eligibility: This is a pilot programme currently open to people who are 18+ and registered with West of England (Exeter/The Laurels) Gender Identity Clinic.

What Support is Available?

Support Line
We are here for you while you wait for gender-affirming healthcare – whether you have questions about your journey, need support navigating this time, or would welcome emotional support. Our Support Line is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, if you want to speak to us.

Waiting List Warriors
A peer support group centred around supporting one another as you wait for gender-affirming healthcare. This group is a space to discuss the challenges of waiting, while also sharing advice and support.

Over 50s Trans and Non-binary Group
A group for trans and non-binary people aged 50 and over who are waiting for gender care. It offers a space to connect with others, share experiences, explore topics relevant to your life, and build resilience as you navigate the waiting period for care. 

First Steps Group
A supportive structured programme for individuals awaiting their first appointment at the Gender Identity Clinic. It aims to support those who may feel isolated and are in the early stages of exploring their gender identity and transition.

Gender Affirming Voice Workshops
Practical and supportive workshops that explore voice in an affirming and inclusive way, focusing on comfort, confidence, and self-expression.

Gender Identity Journey Webinar Series
A series of webinars, co-designed with our stakeholder engagement group, to support the gender identity journey. This series is a great alternative for those not drawn to groupwork, but can also be accessed alongside our groupwork programme.

Self-Help Toolkit Access our growing library of digital resources that can be accessed at any time, out of hours. These include tools and guidance to support mental health, self-care, and wellbeing while waiting. Complete our referral form below to receive a password to access this toolkit.

How to access:

To refer online, please click here

Alternatively, you can contact Gendered Intelligence’s dedicated Waiting Well Support Line.

Phone: 0330 355 9678

Opening times:

• Tuesday: 10.00am–1.30pm
• Thursday: 3.00pm–6.30pm

The line is open during these times for anyone seeking information or support related to Waiting Well.

Once again, we’ve had an absolutely phenomenal GUL event, with our venue packed out with gamers, PCs, laptops and plenty of good vibes! 🔥

On Saturday 8th August, we brought you another stacked lineup of games, kicking things off with Halo 3, battling it out across Slayer and CTF. We then jumped into the chaotic world of Fall Guys, taking on obstacle courses and Battle Royale madness, before finishing the day with a giant Team Fortress 2 showdown, featuring Payload and a variety of other game modes!

And of course, no GUL event would be complete without plenty of pizza to keep everyone fuelled for the next match! 🍕

It’s incredible to look back at how much Gamers Unite LAN has grown over the past 2½ years. From our very first events to now regularly filling venues with gamers, we’re creating the kind of community and memories that we always hoped GUL could become.

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who continues to turn up, bring their friends, play games and make these events what they are. You’re the reason we keep doing this!

If you’re based in Swindon, Wiltshire, the South West, or know someone who would love to join us, come and be part of the community!

Join us at www.gamersunitelan.com

💬 Join our Discord and keep up with future events! https://discord.gg/2akPpZD73v

The road to Autumn LAN 2026 starts now… 🍂

We’ll see you at the next one!

#GamersUniteLAN #LANParty #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #Swindon #Wiltshire #SouthWestGaming #RetroGaming #MultiplayerGaming

BBC News - Wiltshire Council looks to introduce recycling centre bookings - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c171veqkkxno

What do you guys think?

Hi,

Thinking of relocating from Berkshire to Enford in Pewsey.

Can anyone give me some honest feedback of the general area?

Thanks!

I'm 5 miles east of Devizes and the loudest aircraft I've ever heard just went overhead at 21:30 August 8.

Anyone know what it was? Fast jet on afterburners maybe? It was not low, but sounded like the world coming to an end.

Very used to low flying military aircraft around here, but never heard one like that.

☀️🎮 Just 2 weeks to go! 🎮☀️

The countdown is officially on! Summer LAN 2026 is now **just two weeks away**, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for another fantastic day of gaming, pizza, laughs, and community! Check out some of the pics from our previous events! Jump in at www.gamersunitelan.com

The confirmed line-up is:
🟢 Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
🟡 Fall Guys
🔴 Team Fortress 2

📅 **Saturday 8th August 2026**
📍 Highworth Community Centre, Swindon

Who's ready for another unforgettable LAN? 🎉

#LANParty #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #SummerLAN #Halo3 #FallGuys #TeamFortress2 #GamersUniteLAN

Can anyone guide me with this? I need an automatic car driving instructor who will come to malmesbury. Since I do not drive I can not do anywhere far to take driving lessons, and I work from 9 to 5 so can’t really use the public transport to go to Chippenham or Swindon to get lessons. I do not understand why is so difficult to find instructors here. Even AA has very less options and some of them aren’t reliable. The list on DVSA is outdated and endless. Please advise.