With Flood Awareness Week taking place from 12th to 19th October, Wiltshire Council is sharing information from the Environment Agency about being prepared for flooding and understanding the risks to your property. And, because apparently simply telling us what can happen isn't quite dramatic enough, there is also a rather clever Hazard House coming to County Hall. The … [Read more...] about 🌧️ FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK – COULD YOUR HOME COPE?
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🚧 ANOTHER ROAD CLOSURE? IN SHREWTON?! 🚧
Dear all, Well, just when you thought life in Shrewton was finally getting back to something resembling normality… SURPRISE! MORE ROADWORKS! 🎉 Wiltshire Council has announced that the B3086 (part) will be temporarily closed from Monday 23 November 2026 to allow carriageway resurfacing and associated works. Yes, resurfacing. Because apparently what the roads … [Read more...] about 🚧 ANOTHER ROAD CLOSURE? IN SHREWTON?! 🚧
SCHOOL PARKING & PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY – A COUPLE OF REMINDERS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL.
I’ve been asked to pass on a couple of items from Wiltshire Council’s latest Highways and Transport Newsletter, so I thought I’d share them here as they’re particularly relevant to village life - especially the school run and our wonderful network of footpaths. In other words, this is officially forwarded information rather than me suddenly developing a career in highways … [Read more...] about SCHOOL PARKING & PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY – A COUPLE OF REMINDERS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL.
🚜 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 🚜
SHREWTON REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE – SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2026
On Sunday 8th November, Shrewton will once again come together for our annual Remembrance Day Parade. For a short time that morning, traffic will pause as the parade, led by the Shrewton Silver Band, makes its way from the Sports and Social Club to St Mary’s Church, before returning following the Remembrance service. Yes, there will be temporary road closures. And yes, … [Read more...] about SHREWTON REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE – SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2026