Shrewton.com is only as good as the information people send me. Unfortunately, I haven't yet mastered telepathy, and my attempts to interrogate the village cats have produced absolutely nothing useful. So, if you're organising an event, running a club, holding a fundraiser, putting on a quiz, arranging a coffee morning or doing anything else in and around Shrewton, send me … [Read more...] about 📢 GOT AN EVENT? RUN A GROUP? THEN I NEED YOU!
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🚜 RURAL CRIME IN WILTSHIRE – DON’T STAY SILENT 🚜
Shrewton.com has been asked to help publicise a new Crimestoppers campaign aimed at tackling rural crime across Wiltshire. Living in a rural community, we know that crime affecting the countryside can have a much bigger impact than many people realise. It can cause serious disruption to businesses, significant financial loss, stress and, in some cases, leave victims feeling … [Read more...] about 🚜 RURAL CRIME IN WILTSHIRE – DON’T STAY SILENT 🚜
🚿 HOSEPIPE BAN – AND YES, THAT MEANS YOURS TOO! 🌞💧
Well, it’s official. After months of seriously dry weather, heatwaves and a distinct lack of anything resembling proper British rain, Wessex Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban across its region. And this is not a little “perhaps don't go mad with the garden sprinkler” suggestion… The ban comes into force from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 August 2026. It’s the first … [Read more...] about 🚿 HOSEPIPE BAN – AND YES, THAT MEANS YOURS TOO! 🌞💧
🌞 SUMMER SOLSTICE SPECIAL: STONEHENGE DOES IT AGAIN 🌞
Well, it's happened. The sun has risen, thousands have gathered, drums have been drummed, crystals have been energetically charged, and somewhere near Stonehenge a man named Darren has explained quantum spirituality to a traffic cone for three straight hours. Happy Summer Solstice from Shrewton. Being just down the road from Stonehenge means we get a front-row seat to one … [Read more...] about 🌞 SUMMER SOLSTICE SPECIAL: STONEHENGE DOES IT AGAIN 🌞
🎶 FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA 🎶
If your knowledge of American music begins and ends with Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton and whatever Spotify decided you should listen to on your last road trip, then Larkhill Choral Society has an evening for you. On Saturday 4th July, while Americans are busy celebrating Independence Day with fireworks, barbecues and arguing about whether cornbread counts as cake, … [Read more...] about 🎶 FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA 🎶