Merry Christmas from the Vale of Pewsey

Merry Christmas from the Vale of Pewsey

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
We hope you have enjoyed our News & Views from the Vale of Pewsey during 2021.
We have lots of exciting things planned for 2022 and so stay tuned to make sure you don't miss out on any of them!
If you are still looking for special Christmas gifts, then visit Pewsey village to find a wide range of independent shops who will be able to help you - such as Snoopers' Bazaar, Crystal Clear, The Craft Studio to name a few.
We hope that you manage to get out and about for some healthy and happy walking during the festive season and that walking or cycling in the Vale makes it on to your New Year Resolutions list.
In fact, there are plenty of walking and cycling routes for you to download from the website, as well as information on places to stay, places to eat and drink and where to shop.

Whatever your Christmas and New Year break holds for you, we hope you keep safe. We look forward to welcoming you to the Vale very soon and wish you a
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Find out more about walking in the Vale of Pewsey and our Walkers are Welcome accreditation

Our Latest Blogs from the Website

Find out about the new information board now installed at St Andrew's Church in Wootton Rivers, detailing the life of Jack Spratt and the village.
Read about Edward Thomas and his poems about the Vale of Pewsey.
Find out why walking in Great Bedwyn and its surrounds is so good!

Beautiful Gifts from Gastro Nicks

Still stuck for presents? Then head over to Gastro Nicks in Collingbourne Ducis for something special including Pewsey's Southcott Vineyard sparkling Southcott Brut! Perfect for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Last minute shopping at Woodborough Yard!
Woodborough Yard - the perfect way to do stress-free Christmas shopping and to find unique gifts for your family and friends. Visit the shops and cafes in this lovely setting. Free and convenient parking too!
Digger & Mojo - antiques, interiors & gifts
Pewsey Vale Antiques + - antiques, collectables & vintage
Equilibrium Clinic - health & beauty, gifts & vouchers
Sticks & Stones - cafe & kitchenalia
Whitehall Garden Centre - garden & home, Christmas decorations & gifts
JW Fine Food - deli & gift boxes

Learn to cook in 2022!

The Farm Cookery School has released their classes for 2022! Lots of choice for children and adults - a great Christmas present for friends and family. If you can't decide which course to select, then you can always buy a gift voucher - available online.

Get fit in 2022 - in a really fun way!

Ashley and her team at WALX Wessex organise the most fabulous walks across the area. It's always a lot of fun and normally involves a refreshment stop. Great for your physical and mental well-being, get booked on to a WALX Wessex walk and enjoy our fabulous countryside.

Make sure you visit .....
..... The Swan Inn in Wilton. This friendly country pub is always welcoming and has a great menu and lots of local beers and ciders. Takeaways are also available.
Close to Wilton Windmill, Crofton Beam Engines, the Kennet & Avon Canal and Wilton Water, there's plenty of walking available on our website that passes through Wilton so The Swan Inn is an ideal stop off for refreshment along the way!

Award Winning Sparkling Wine from Pewsey!
Congratulations to everyone at Southcott Vineyard - a superb sparkling wine perfect for any time of the year, but especially at Christmas and the New Year!

Be Prepared with Worsley Training
You can ensure that you are properly trained in First Aid and other emergency situations with Louise Worsley from Worsley Training.
The courses are run locally and you can take the training to the level that you need.
Having been on two of Louise's courses, we can confirm that they are really good with lots of opportunities for questions and plenty of hands-on practice, as well as being covid-safe.

Classes coming up:
12th January - Emergency First Aid at Work & Basic Life Support - Marlborough - SOLD OUT
12th February - Paediatric First Aid - Upavon
15th February - Emergency First Aid at Work & Basic Life Support - Pewsey
24th March - Emergency First Aid at Work & Basic Life Support - Hungerford
27th April - Emergency First Aid at Work & Basic Life Support - Devizes

All details and online booking at www.worsleytraining.co.uk/book-a-course.
We highly recommend these courses, whether for your own personal knowledge or as a requirement for work. Louise is a real expert and an excellent teacher by making it fun and memorable and providing lots of hands-on practice.

Our latest video invites you to Imagine a place with spectacular views, heritage to visit, footpaths to explore, unique places to stay and lots more! For anyone planning their 2022 break in the Vale of Pewsey, this will give you ideas on what to do and where to stay. We hope you enjoy it!