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New lease of life for Corsham Civic Society planning group
The group, valiantly run for some time by Margaret Smith, has recently gained a new lease of life by the addition of Larry St. Croix and John Maloney. The meetings are held every third week, two days before Town Council meets to consider the submissions for the...
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The Head Family
When the Head family emigrated into Corsham, all the way from many earlier generations a few miles down the road in Box, they came en-masse and they brought their Bath Stone yard with them. My paternal great-grandfather, James was born in 1841 in Box Hill, in...
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What is Corsham Town Council for?
What’s Corsham Town Council for! Councillor Ruth Hopkinson, Chairman of the Town Council; David Martin, Chief Executive; and Councillor Philip Whalley, Corsham Town Ward ~ notes of the talk on 27th January 2017 Michael Rumsey started the proceedings with a tribute to...
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Corsham Walking Festival, 9-11 June 2017
Corsham Walking Festival returns for its fourth year, already a firm fixture for all who love the great outdoors and enjoy Walking Festivals. Whatever your walking ability or interest, this event offers walks that will tempt you. The Walking Group have planned...
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A tribute to Sally Fletcher, 16th August 1944 – 27th December 2016
All the details below were provided by Sally’s brother, Nick, to whom the CCS extends its commiserations and expresses its grateful thanks. Sally was born in Shipley and adored Yorkshire, especially the Dales which are only a short drive north of where her family...
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