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14-18 May “Charlie Crossing” over the Avon will be closed while 22 Engineer Regiment conducts
bridging training. Those who use that permissive route should plan accordingly.
TRAINING IN MAY
May starts fairly quietly when Land Warfare Centre use Challenger tanks on Exercise FIRST VIEW
(2-3 May) and for the first two weeks a squadron of Challenger tanks (2 RTR) and a company of
Warrior armoured fighting vehicles (2 Royal Welsh) will train across the whole of Salisbury Plain.
13-23 May a Royal Netherlands Marine Corps 120mm Mortar Battery visit for their live firing camp.
During the last two weeks of May there will be:
Heavy use of the tank crossings on the Tilshead to Chitterne road, A360 and A345.
Some training noise during hours of darkness
Low flying by helicopters and fast jets.
21-24 May Ex LION'S STRIKE is on SPTA West and Larkhill.
26-27 May two hundred members of 4 PARA (V) and the US Army Reserve will make a series of
parachute drops on the Everleigh Drop Zone as a rehearsal for the D Day commemorations
28-31 May Ex SABRES THRUST will train across the whole Plain and the Royal School of Artillery
will conduct live firing which will include an AS90 artillery battery.
Note. There may be delays at tank crossings and drivers should take care when approaching
crossings as mud clearance parties and mechanical sweepers will be at work
Live Firing. Firing is closely managed to ensure that legal noise limits are not exceeded and
disturbance is minimised. Although some may find the noise intrusive, it is well below legal limits.
Late Firing on Larkhill Ranges: 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 24th & 29th May.
AS90 Firing from Salisbury Plain East: Nil.
AS90 Firing from Salisbury Plain West & Tilshead, Chitterne, Shrewton triangle: Nil.
Complaints about Firing Noise should be made to (01980) 620819.
Military Flying. Helicopters, Hercules (C130) and fast jets may be active at any time. Fox Covert
& Everleigh Dropping Zones will be active for most of the period.
Complaints about low flying should be made to 0207 218 6020 or e-mail lowflying@mod.uk.
ACCESS
Access to Salisbury Plain is regulated by Salisbury Plain Military Lands and Bulford, Larkhill and
Imber Range Byelaws. This Newsletter is published up to 6 weeks before the event and urgent
training bids may come in subsequently. Always comply with local signs and flags.
Access timings can be found on the SPTA Walks Line: (01980) 67 4763.
A new format is in use … We welcome feedback.
Larkhill Ranges. Rights of way through Larkhill Ranges are closed when red flags are flying.
No firing is planned for: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 26th & 27th May
Note. During range fires access may be denied (risk of unexploded ordnance “cooking off”).
Bulford Ranges. Rights of way through Bulford Ranges are closed when red flags are flying.
No firing is planned for: 5th, 6th, 21st, 22nd, 26th & 27th May.
Imber Ranges. Difficult terrain and unexploded military debris makes it hazardous to leave the
tarmac roads. The public are excluded from Imber Ranges except when the roads are opened to
reduce journey times across Imber Ranges. It is planned to open roads through Imber as follows:
From To Remarks
01 Jun (1600) 6 Jun (0800) Bank Holiday
28 Sep (1800) 30 Sep (1800) St Giles’s Day weekend (New Date).
10 Nov (1000) 10 Nov (1200) Remembrance Day Church Service. Only the
Road from Warminster will be open.
21 Dec (1600) 7 Jan (0800) Christmas and New Year
Notes.
1. Even when the roads are open the village remains out of bounds to the public.
2. These dates may change if operational training needs dictate.
3. Church opening times can be found at: www.imberchurch.org.uk
Provisional Dates for Future Major Exercises. During the following access may be restricted on
Larkhill Ranges and in the Chitterne – Shrewton – Tilshead Triangle north of the B390.
21 May - 24 May Ex LION STRIKE
7 Jun - 21 Jun Ex WESSEX THUNDER
13 Aug - 16 Sep Ex PASHTUN DAWN
12 Nov - 26 Nov Ex WESSEX THUNDER
What You Can Do to Reduce Crime. Please report suspicious activity to PLAINWATCH (01980
674700). The more information received the better e.g. time, place, vehicle registration, description
of individuals and vehicles. If a crime is taking place call 999 and do not challenge the offenders.
http://www.collingbourne-ducis.com/S...%20%282%29.pdf
bridging training. Those who use that permissive route should plan accordingly.
TRAINING IN MAY
May starts fairly quietly when Land Warfare Centre use Challenger tanks on Exercise FIRST VIEW
(2-3 May) and for the first two weeks a squadron of Challenger tanks (2 RTR) and a company of
Warrior armoured fighting vehicles (2 Royal Welsh) will train across the whole of Salisbury Plain.
13-23 May a Royal Netherlands Marine Corps 120mm Mortar Battery visit for their live firing camp.
During the last two weeks of May there will be:
Heavy use of the tank crossings on the Tilshead to Chitterne road, A360 and A345.
Some training noise during hours of darkness
Low flying by helicopters and fast jets.
21-24 May Ex LION'S STRIKE is on SPTA West and Larkhill.
26-27 May two hundred members of 4 PARA (V) and the US Army Reserve will make a series of
parachute drops on the Everleigh Drop Zone as a rehearsal for the D Day commemorations
28-31 May Ex SABRES THRUST will train across the whole Plain and the Royal School of Artillery
will conduct live firing which will include an AS90 artillery battery.
Note. There may be delays at tank crossings and drivers should take care when approaching
crossings as mud clearance parties and mechanical sweepers will be at work
Live Firing. Firing is closely managed to ensure that legal noise limits are not exceeded and
disturbance is minimised. Although some may find the noise intrusive, it is well below legal limits.
Late Firing on Larkhill Ranges: 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 24th & 29th May.
AS90 Firing from Salisbury Plain East: Nil.
AS90 Firing from Salisbury Plain West & Tilshead, Chitterne, Shrewton triangle: Nil.
Complaints about Firing Noise should be made to (01980) 620819.
Military Flying. Helicopters, Hercules (C130) and fast jets may be active at any time. Fox Covert
& Everleigh Dropping Zones will be active for most of the period.
Complaints about low flying should be made to 0207 218 6020 or e-mail lowflying@mod.uk.
ACCESS
Access to Salisbury Plain is regulated by Salisbury Plain Military Lands and Bulford, Larkhill and
Imber Range Byelaws. This Newsletter is published up to 6 weeks before the event and urgent
training bids may come in subsequently. Always comply with local signs and flags.
Access timings can be found on the SPTA Walks Line: (01980) 67 4763.
A new format is in use … We welcome feedback.
Larkhill Ranges. Rights of way through Larkhill Ranges are closed when red flags are flying.
No firing is planned for: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 26th & 27th May
Note. During range fires access may be denied (risk of unexploded ordnance “cooking off”).
Bulford Ranges. Rights of way through Bulford Ranges are closed when red flags are flying.
No firing is planned for: 5th, 6th, 21st, 22nd, 26th & 27th May.
Imber Ranges. Difficult terrain and unexploded military debris makes it hazardous to leave the
tarmac roads. The public are excluded from Imber Ranges except when the roads are opened to
reduce journey times across Imber Ranges. It is planned to open roads through Imber as follows:
From To Remarks
01 Jun (1600) 6 Jun (0800) Bank Holiday
28 Sep (1800) 30 Sep (1800) St Giles’s Day weekend (New Date).
10 Nov (1000) 10 Nov (1200) Remembrance Day Church Service. Only the
Road from Warminster will be open.
21 Dec (1600) 7 Jan (0800) Christmas and New Year
Notes.
1. Even when the roads are open the village remains out of bounds to the public.
2. These dates may change if operational training needs dictate.
3. Church opening times can be found at: www.imberchurch.org.uk
Provisional Dates for Future Major Exercises. During the following access may be restricted on
Larkhill Ranges and in the Chitterne – Shrewton – Tilshead Triangle north of the B390.
21 May - 24 May Ex LION STRIKE
7 Jun - 21 Jun Ex WESSEX THUNDER
13 Aug - 16 Sep Ex PASHTUN DAWN
12 Nov - 26 Nov Ex WESSEX THUNDER
What You Can Do to Reduce Crime. Please report suspicious activity to PLAINWATCH (01980
674700). The more information received the better e.g. time, place, vehicle registration, description
of individuals and vehicles. If a crime is taking place call 999 and do not challenge the offenders.
http://www.collingbourne-ducis.com/S...%20%282%29.pdf