Derry Hill Digest

Village closures and a Bowood history talk

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Dr Lizzie Rogers, who is giving a history talk at Bowood

Dr Lizzie Rogers explores secret messages and political intrigue at Bowood on Friday. Image/source: Bowood.

Top Updates

Church Road and Studley Lane closures start Monday

Wiltshire Council is due to close Church Road in Derry Hill and Studley Lane from 7pm on Monday 6 July. The current roadworks records run to Thursday 16 July, so plan another route for evening journeys and check local signs before setting off.

Bowood explores the spies and secrets of 1776

Historian Dr Lizzie Rogers gives a talk at Bowood House and Gardens on Friday 3 July from 11am to 12.15pm. It covers invisible ink, hidden messages and the effect of the American Revolution on Lord Shelburne's career. Tickets cost £8.50 for adults or £7.50 for over-60s, in addition to admission to the House and Gardens; advance booking is available through Bowood.

Dates For Your Diary

Pewsham Locks open day

Saturday 11 July, 10am-2.30pm

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust opens Pewsham Locks for guided tours, wildlife information and boat trips aboard the wheelchair-accessible Mary Archard from 12.30pm. The open-day listing has the practical details.

Derry Hill and Studley Parish Council meeting

Monday 13 July, 7.30pm

The next full council meeting is at Lansdowne Hall. Residents can attend, and the agenda will be published before the meeting; see the 2026 meeting dates.

What's On

Thursday 2 July

Coffee and Chat at Christ Church, 10.30am-noon. Drop into Christ Church, Derry Hill for its informal weekly coffee morning. Everyone is welcome and no booking is needed; see the Christ Church events page.

Friday 3 July

Crafternoon at Christ Church, 2-4pm. Bring your own craft activity for a sociable afternoon at Christ Church, Derry Hill. The session is open to anyone who would enjoy crafting in company.

Saturday 4 July

Chippenham Carnival, 2-8.30pm. The Carnival Village opens in Island Park at 2pm with live entertainment, food and family activities. A walking parade through the town centre starts at 3pm; the carnival page has the programme.

Sunday 5 July

Calne junior parkrun, 8.50am. Children aged 4 to 14 can take part in the free weekly 2km event at Calne Recreation Ground. Register before a first visit and bring a scannable barcode; the junior parkrun page explains how it works.

Roadworks and Transport

Lodge Road signals continue: Two-way temporary signals are in place on Lodge Road for Scottish and Southern Power Distribution work and are currently due to continue until Thursday 9 July. Allow extra time towards Sandy Lane and Bowood.

Beversbrook Road evening closure continues: The Beversbrook Road closure is scheduled to remain in place until Friday 10 July as the wider A3102 improvement works continue. Allow extra time on Calne approaches.

Community Notice

Free design help for community groups

A Calne design agency is offering one Wiltshire charity, school, PTA or community group a free poster or promotional graphic each week during June and July. Groups can find the application route in the project announcement.

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