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The MOD stone track between Redhorn and Casterley has been potholed during the wet summer.
Repairs are weather dependent but we hope to complete them before Christmas 2012.
Non-military events include the Tidworth and Bulford Garrison bonfire night at Old Carter Barracks
on 1 November and the Tidworth 10k Fun Run held in the Sidbury Hill area on Sunday 4 November.
TRAINING
The Plain will be slightly less busy in November but drivers are advised to take extra care when
approaching tank crossings as mud clearance parties will be at work.
5 - 8 November - Land Warfare Centre Close Recce (Ex BLACK ADDER) will train in all areas.
12 - 26 November A simulation exercise (WESSEX THUNDER) for 1st Battalion Coldstream
Guards Battle Group with 1200 troops and 280 vehicles plus an infantry company from the Omani
Army. Most troops will be in the Light Role but there will be some wheeled armoured vehicles and a
company of Warrior armoured infantry vehicles. Disruption should be minimal but there will be some
air activity by both day and night mainly involving attack and support helicopters.
26 30 November - Support Weapons School Fire Support Group will run exercise FINAL STRIKE.
Throughout November the Royal School of Artillery will be firing 155mm AS90, 105mm Light Guns
and MLRS culminating in the Young Officers final live firing exercise 26 30 November.
Late firing on Larkhill Ranges on: 1st, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th Nov.
AS90 Firing from 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.
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.
12 Nov 12 - 26 Nov 12 Ex WESSEX THUNDER
11 Feb 13 - 3 Mar 13 Ex PASHTUN DAWN
ACCESS
Access to SPTA is regulated by Salisbury Plain Military Lands, Bulford, Larkhill and Imber Range
Byelaws. This Newsletter is published up to 6 weeks before the event and changes may occur.
Access timings for the next week can be found on the SPTA Walks Line: (01980) 67 4763.
Always comply with local signs and flags.
Public rights of way located in range danger areas are closed when red flags are flying.
Larkhill Ranges
No firing is planned for: 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th Nov.
Note: Due to the risk of cook off from unexploded ordnance the range is closed during fires.
Bulford Ranges
No firing is planned for: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11, 17th, 18th Nov.
Imber Ranges
The public are excluded except when the roads are specifically opened and access is then limited to three tarmac roads. It is planned to open roads through Imber as follows:
From To Remarks
10 Nov (1000) 10 Nov (1200) Remembrance Church Service.
Note. 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 and buildings remain out of bounds to the public.
2. Dates may change if operational training needs dictate.
3. Church opening times can be found at www.imberchurch.org.uk
The MOD stone track between Redhorn and Casterley has been potholed during the wet summer.
Repairs are weather dependent but we hope to complete them before Christmas 2012.
Non-military events include the Tidworth and Bulford Garrison bonfire night at Old Carter Barracks
on 1 November and the Tidworth 10k Fun Run held in the Sidbury Hill area on Sunday 4 November.
TRAINING
The Plain will be slightly less busy in November but drivers are advised to take extra care when
approaching tank crossings as mud clearance parties will be at work.
5 - 8 November - Land Warfare Centre Close Recce (Ex BLACK ADDER) will train in all areas.
12 - 26 November A simulation exercise (WESSEX THUNDER) for 1st Battalion Coldstream
Guards Battle Group with 1200 troops and 280 vehicles plus an infantry company from the Omani
Army. Most troops will be in the Light Role but there will be some wheeled armoured vehicles and a
company of Warrior armoured infantry vehicles. Disruption should be minimal but there will be some
air activity by both day and night mainly involving attack and support helicopters.
26 30 November - Support Weapons School Fire Support Group will run exercise FINAL STRIKE.
Throughout November the Royal School of Artillery will be firing 155mm AS90, 105mm Light Guns
and MLRS culminating in the Young Officers final live firing exercise 26 30 November.
Late firing on Larkhill Ranges on: 1st, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th Nov.
AS90 Firing from 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.
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.
12 Nov 12 - 26 Nov 12 Ex WESSEX THUNDER
11 Feb 13 - 3 Mar 13 Ex PASHTUN DAWN
ACCESS
Access to SPTA is regulated by Salisbury Plain Military Lands, Bulford, Larkhill and Imber Range
Byelaws. This Newsletter is published up to 6 weeks before the event and changes may occur.
Access timings for the next week can be found on the SPTA Walks Line: (01980) 67 4763.
Always comply with local signs and flags.
Public rights of way located in range danger areas are closed when red flags are flying.
Larkhill Ranges
No firing is planned for: 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th Nov.
Note: Due to the risk of cook off from unexploded ordnance the range is closed during fires.
Bulford Ranges
No firing is planned for: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11, 17th, 18th Nov.
Imber Ranges
The public are excluded except when the roads are specifically opened and access is then limited to three tarmac roads. It is planned to open roads through Imber as follows:
From To Remarks
10 Nov (1000) 10 Nov (1200) Remembrance Church Service.
Note. 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 and buildings remain out of bounds to the public.
2. Dates may change if operational training needs dictate.
3. Church opening times can be found at www.imberchurch.org.uk