Around Warminster

Mayor's March Update

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:02:37 GMT

The Mayor of Warminster, Councillor Andrew Cooper, gives up his update for the month of March.

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John Piper Exhibition

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:54:54 GMT

The Director of Wiltshire Museum, David Dawson, talks about the life of artist John Piper as a new exhibition opens.

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Athenaeum Piano

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:52:05 GMT

Adela Forestier-Walker and Francis Shephard talk to Andrew Robinson about the history and the future of the Athenaeum grand piano.

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Save The Woolpack

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:42:15 GMT

Lucy, James and Charles talk about Sutton Veny's bid to save their village pub for future generations.

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Warminster Street Pastors

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:39:46 GMT

Representatives of the Street Pastors David, Andy and Julia explain what they do and how you can volunteer.

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Opposition to Ashley Coombe Development

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:28:58 GMT

Councillor Barry Pirie tells Barry Mole why he objects to development proposed for land adjacent to Ashley Coombe.

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Opposition to Westbury Road Development

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:27:52 GMT

Campaigner Andrew Lee explains to Barry Mole why he and fellow residents oppose plans for housing to the west of Westbury Road.

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Conservation Project on the Door Step

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:35:05 GMT

Justine and Mark join Andrew Robinson in the studio to talk about a conservation project around the Salisbury Plain areas.

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Proposed Fire Station Closures

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:29:02 GMT

Janine McCumiskey from the Fire Brigades Union explains why its members are opposed to station closures proposed in Dorset and Wiltshire.

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Housing Allocation

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:06:48 GMT

Cllr Phil Keeble explains why specific sites have been identified for future housing in Warminster.

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Dr Alibi

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:06:00 GMT

Local band Dr Alibi join Andrew Robinson in the studio to talk about their music.

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Mayor's Update for January 2026

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:06:50 GMT

Mayor of Warminster, Cllr Andrew Cooper, talks to Andrew Robinson about Warminster Town Council's budget, the forthcoming neighbourhood plan consultation and his engagements for the month ahead.

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Warminster School to Sell Prep School Site

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:42:16 GMT

Headmaster Matt Williams tells Community Chest ho changes at Warminster School will benefit children's education and school finances.

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Reform UK on Wiltshire Council

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:40:58 GMT

Andrew Robinson is joined by Councillors Boaz Barry and Chris Vaughan from Reform UK. They talk about being new councillors in Wiltshire and what Reform stands for in the county.

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Wiltshire's Volunteer of the Year

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:39:23 GMT

Karungi Grant from Codford has been named volunteer of the year in Wiltshire for 2025. She joins us to talk about the award.

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The Dog Rally

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:38:07 GMT

An event is taking place for dogs and owners. Charis Vincent joins us to explain more.

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The Real Nativity

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:37:21 GMT

Tim Spinney joins Andrew Robinson to talk about a special event at the Minster Church.

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Thoulstone Park Run

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:36:33 GMT

Robin-Mark Schols invites you to join the park run at Thoulstone Park each Saturday morning.

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East Boreham Business and Residents Action Group

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:34:14 GMT

Four members of the committee talk to Andrew Robinson about their determination to stop development at Home Farm.

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2026 at the Woolstore Theatre

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:40:30 GMT

Will Johnson promotes everything happening at Cdofrd's Woolstore Theatre during 2026, which is the theatre's 100th anniversary.

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Christmas Tree Collections

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:37:56 GMT

Dan Varley from Dorothy House Hospice talks to WCR about the charity's Christmas Tree collection service, operating once again in 2026.

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New Town Council Estates Manager

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:46:54 GMT

Kevin Whitehorn talk about his new role as Parks and Estates Manager at Warminster Town Council.

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Civic Award Winner 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:45:42 GMT

Andy Clark talks about his projects to support service personnel and the wider community after he was awarded the 2025 Civic Award.

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December Gardening Advice

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:51:06 GMT

Gary Chapman is back with advice for the garden this December.

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The Hunt for Male Voices

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:47:43 GMT

Liz Light is in the studio to launched The Athenaeum Singers' search for male voices in Warminster.

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Warminster Philharmonic Orchestra - Christmas 2025

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:46:45 GMT

Amanda Williams from the orchestra talks to Andrew Robinson about this year's Christmas concert and explains how you can join the ensemble in the future.

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Neighbourhood Plan

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:28:18 GMT

Councillor Phil Keeble explains why Warminster's Neighbourhood Plan is such an important document. He details the next stage of public consultation and urges everyone to respond.

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Warminster School's Enron Production

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:06:05 GMT

Emily and Alfie from Warminster School talk about their forthcoming production of Enron at the Athenaeum.

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Councillor Andrew Davis' Council Update

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:04:34 GMT

Councillor Andrew Davis gives an update from the Wiltshire Council meeting this month on blue badge parking and equality and diversity.

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November Gardening Advice

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:37:02 GMT

Gary 'The Gardener' Chapman gives hints and tips for how to prepare for winter in your garden.

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Read All About It!

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:12:26 GMT

This week, Joe McCann from Wiltshire Publications talks about the return of the Warminster Journal. Plus, PC Vicky Howick explains what hare coursing is and how we can report it. Richard Hendrickse from the Chitterne Community Pub Group tells the podcast about efforts to save The King's Head.

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The Drugs Don't Work

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:13:51 GMT

The Mayor of Warminster shares her experiences of queuing at the pharmacy. Plus news of local singing groups and a look ahead to carnival season.

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Come on Over to My Place

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:18:40 GMT

How can more tourists be encouraged to visit Warminster? James Sullivan-Tailyour is our guest. Plus, the Mayor of Warminster and news of a problem in the lake at the Lake Pleasure Grounds. Hosted by Andrew Robinson.

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2024 Election Hustings

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:20:54 GMT

Andrew Robinson chairs Warminster's General Election Hustings with the candidates on stage at the Athenaeum Centre.

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Do You Hear the People Sing?

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:26:13 GMT

This week it's Les Mis, the Mayor of Warminster and Motor Neurone Disease. All hosted by WCR's Andrew Robinson.

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Police and Crime Commissioner Special

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:57:11 GMT

Andrew Robinson and Barry Mole have invited the candidates for the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner elections to join them on the podcast. A full list of candidates is available on the Wiltshire Council elections website.

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This Ole House

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:16:19 GMT

Former Town Clerks Alan Richardson and Heather Parks share memories of working at Dewey House as Warminster Town Council prepare to sell the building. Plus Andrew Robinson talks to the Mayor of Warminster.

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Stand and Deliver

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:00:12 GMT

The Liberal Democrat candidate for South West Wiltshire, Dr Bret Palmer, joins Andrew Robinson for this week's podcast.

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Somebody's Watching Me

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:13:29 GMT

Is CCTV the answer to anti-social behaviour in the Lake Pleasure Grounds? Councillor Paul Macfarlane is our guest this week. Plus news from the Flers Twinning Association.

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Talk to the Animals

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:58:13 GMT

Andrew Robinson is talking pets on the podcasts. He's joined by Katie Fox from Search and Scan. Plus Paula Fleming on the health benefits of singing and all of your local news.

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Down Down

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:47:30 GMT

Three big local issues on the podcast this week:

3 High Street with Cllr Andrew Davis
Car Parking Charges with Cllr Phil Keeble
Proposed Westbury Rd Development with Andrew Lee

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Money, Money, Money

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:16:59 GMT

Why is Wiltshire Council not at risk of bankruptcy but Somerset Council is? Andrew Robinson asks Chair of the Financial Planning Group at Wiltshire Council, Conservative Councillor Pip Ridout.

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Happy Talk

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:12:49 GMT

Community efforts to combat loneliness are front and centre of this edition as Andrew Robinson is joined by Simon James from the Chat Cafe. Plus Adela Forestier-Walker from the Athenaeum Limelight Players and Sandra Major from Warminster Carnival Committee.

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Leader of the Pack

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:21:08 GMT

The Mayor of Warminster joins Andrew Robinson for a wide ranging interview on local issues. Do you agree with what Cllr Phil Keeble says? Let us know by emailing andrew.robinson@wcrfm.org.uk.

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Ghost Town

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:07:34 GMT

The cast of Ghost: The Musical join Andrew Robinson for this episode of Around Warminster. Plus Caroline Robinson explains how you can get involved in glass fusing. Could Warminster be about to get a 20mph speed limit? We hear from Norton St Philip, where 20mph is already in force.

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Drive My Car

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:13:41 GMT

Councillor Caroline Thomas defends Wiltshire Council's car parking strategy. Will Johnson looks ahead to a busy season at the Woolstore Theatre in Codford. Plus news of a charity concert coming up at Easter.

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Downtown

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:31:09 GMT

Is Warminster one of the 153 most depressing towns to live in? Lesley Blain from Heart of Warminster discusses this question with host Andrew Robinson. Plus news of a national role for a local councillor.

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Hit the Road Jack

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:05:59 GMT

Should Smallbrook Road be closed for the toad migration season? Harriet James from the toad patrol group explains the plan. Plus Lyn Taylor on directing Happy Jack at the Athenaeum.

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The Flood

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 13:35:09 GMT

Cllr Bill Parks and Acting Inspector Gemma Rutter talk about flooding in Warminster and the surrounding area. Plus the Mayor of Warminster's monthly update and a summary of the week's top local news stories.

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