Local Events Archives - Firsdown Parish Council

The Houghton Trail 3rd May 2020

25th February, 2020/in Local Events, News /by firsdownpc

The 2020 annual Houghton event takes place this year in Houghton, Stockbridge on May 3rd,

Interested parties can register at https://www.houghton-trail-event.org.uk/registration/.

The event normally attracts around 500 entrants with refreshments by Houghton W.I.

There is also a Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Houghton-Trail-Event-Sunday-3rd-May-2020-1015-am-START-121334244707870/

and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HoughtonTrail

The proceeds will be split between All Saint’s Church and the Village Hall Playground.

Please see attached leaflet

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Christmas Events 2019

2nd December, 2019/in Local Events /by firsdownpc

Advent Procession

Starting this Friday (29^th November) and spread over 3 nights, this event is held in the Cathedral and is free, on first come basis.

https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events/darkness-light-advent-procession-2

Twilight tower tours

Tours of the cathedral tower, available 2-23^rd December.

https://salisburycathedral.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/607?catID=721&_ga=2.222192152.1624400054.1571645823-543688788.1536135837

Pantomime – Puss in Boots

5,6,7^th December at the Bemerton Heath community centre.

http://bemertonplayers.co.uk/

Ice Skating in Guildhall Square

From 30^th November to 5^th January.

https://christmasinsalisbury.co.uk/salisbury-ice-rink/

BBC Wiltshire Carols

Held in the cathedral on Sunday 15^th December 17-1800, with the recording transmitted on Christmas eve and Christmas day.

https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events/bbc-wiltshire%E2%80%99s-carols-cathedral-0

Carol Concert in aid of Help for Heroes and ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

Friday 20^th December at 1930.

https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/bookings/chooseseats/103402/https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/bookings/chooseseats/103402/

Imber Village Tours

The evacuated and abandoned village of Imber on the Salisbury Plain Training Area, is open to the public from Dec 27^th to January 1st. Details here:

http://www.imberchurch.org.uk/events.html

Christmas in Salisbury

2nd December, 2019/in Local Events /by firsdownpc

Details of Christmas events in Salisbury are available here: https://christmasinsalisbury.co.uk/

Salisbury Half Marathon

10th September, 2019/in Local Events /by firsdownpc

Takes place on 29^th September, more details here: https://www.salisburyhalf.com/

Charity Antiques Valuation Evening

10th September, 2019/in Local Events /by firsdownpc

Taking place on the evening of 18^th September at The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum. Bring along your antiques for a valuation by specialists. Entrance is free, but a donation to the museum and for valuations is suggested. The museum artifacts will also be on display.

https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/whats-on/charity-antiques-valuation-evening-p2760223

National Gardens Open Day Scheme

10th September, 2019/in Local Events /by firsdownpc

The award winning Horatio’s garden in Salisbury will be open to the public on Sunday 15^th September. The charity provides gardens in NHS spinal injury centers to support all of those affected by a spinal injury.

https://www.horatiosgarden.org.uk/fevents/salisbury-ngs-open-day/

Chalk Grassland Wildflower Identification at Coombe Bissett Down

10th September, 2019/in Local Events /by firsdownpc

A walk through the chalk grassland at Coombe Bisset with a guide from the Species Recovery Trust, to enable you to improve your flora and fauna identification skills.

Sunday 15^th September.

https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/Event/chalk-grassland-wildflower-identification-at-coombe-bissett-down-15092019

Heritage Open Day

10th September, 2019/in Local Events /by firsdownpc

As part of the Heritage Open Day event, Mompesson House in the cathedral close is open to the public on Saturday 14th September. Entrance is free.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mompesson-house/features/autumn-at-mompesson-house-

The Salisbury Military History Society

8th August, 2019/in Local Events, News /by firsdownpc

The Salisbury Military History Society was founded in February and a number of its members live in the parish of Firsdown. Details of September and October meetings can be found using the link below

25th September – 1973 Yom Kippur War
23rd October – The Battle of Balaclava

Further details may be found on our website – https://salisburymilhist.com/events

Silver Salisbury Programme 20th Sept to 13th Oct 2019

26th July, 2019/in Local Events, News /by firsdownpc

Local Area Boards (Salisbury, Southern Wiltshire and South West Wiltshire) have each contributed funding to the 2019 Silver Sunday programme of events.

The programme, which is geared towards helping older people access local activities and groups, was first piloted in Salisbury last year, but the hope this year is that it can begin to build more activities for villages from the Southern Wiltshire and South West Wiltshire areas.

Please see attached PosterA4 silver salisbury poster 2019

and booklet

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