Internationally renowned artist to move in next door by our April Arts Correspondent, Kanye Beleavit The Raven can exclusively reveal that plans for a major art foundation at Ramsbury Manor have been a front for a Banksy installation which will see derelict police vans in the Lake and giant pink flamingos on the lawn. Operating …
We Love Emily. This is Her Story. Our good friend Emily isn’t very well. Her family and friends have rallied around to organise an amazing Valentines Day Ball and Auction. We are privileged she has openly shared her story and here is your chance to bid on fantastic prizes in support of Sarcoma UK. I …
We could never resist a play with our name on it… Last December we reviewed The Raven Calls: Voices Through Time – an historical pageant by the Ravensbury Players exploring the history of our community and the Holy Cross’s place at the heart of it. It was a great success and for anyone who missed …
The Raven’s Call: Voices Through Time The Raven exclusively previews The Raven’s Call: Voices Through Time (how could we resist a show with a name like that?) The ancient village of Ramsbury dates from at least Saxon times, and probably much earlier. In that time it has seen more than its fair share of royalty …
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Ramsbury Primary School becomes a National leader in Education It has recently been announced that Ramsbury Primary School has been appointed as a National Support School with staff being selected for top roles to support other schools and to train new teachers across the United Kingdom. National Leaders of Education use their knowledge and experience …
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Award Winning Best Village in Wiltshire We all think Ramsbury is a rather special place but we’ve had a dig around in the local archives and found the proof! Ramsbury first won Best Large Village in Wiltshire way back in 1961, then AGAIN in 1971, 1972, 1982 and 1986 (so we must have won Best …
Your Chance to get involved! The next community production will be ‘The Raven’s Call: Voices through time’ Following the recent success of Oliver!, The Real Inspector Hound and Oh! What a lovely war, the Ravensbury Players are teaming-up with Bella Voce Choir and the Friends of Holy Cross Church to create a unique community event …
War is Hell The standard current interpretation of the First World War is one of the gallant common people betrayed by an ineffective and outdated ruling class – “lions led by donkeys”. At a distance of 100 years it can be hard to know to what extent this version of events has been informed by …
Have a Royal Wedding Party in Ramsbury Catch all the Royal Wedding action in Ramsbury from 11am The wedding of party Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle won’t be a day of too much solemnity, as they promise a 2018 wedding focused on fun, joy and a chance to get involved. If your invitation …
A Mother’s Good-bye to Her Child DO not know, my little friend, if I shall be allowed to see to write to you again. Remember your mother. These few are the best I can say to you. You have seen me happy through the consciousness of having done my duty and of having been helpful …
