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Easter Opening of the Roads through Imber.
The road through Imber from Warminster to Joan a
Gore’s Cross and the roads from Heytesbury to Imber and from Bratton to Imber will be open from 1800 hrs on Friday 29th March (Good Friday) until 1800 hrs on Wednesday 3rd April.
Ridgeway.
A £300,000 refurbishment of Ridgeway from Joan a Gore Cross to Crossing Bravo is
making good progress and should be complete by early April.
TRAINING
Training on the Plain is set to increase significantly during April with Warrior companies from 2 R WELSH and 3 YORKS on armoured manoeuvre training across the whole Plain in the first two weeks.
8 – 12 April Royal School of Artillery courses will combine on their largest training exercise (CROSSED CANNONS) during which AS90 and Light Gun live firing will take place.
15 – 19 April sees Challenger tanks from the Kings Royal Hussars together with Warrior and Bulldog companies from 3 YORKS manoeuvring across all areas in preparation for a 3 YORKS Battle Group exercise in the last week of April (the battalion takes over from 2 R WELSH as the Land Warfare Centre Battle Group in June).
22 – 26 Apr Land Warfare Centre Brigade and Close Reconnaissance courses (Exercises BLACK ADDER and BADGERS HOLE). Drivers are warned to
take particular care when approaching tank crossings and to be prepared for mud on the road.
Late firing on Larkhill Ranges on: 02, 04, 09, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 April
Live firing on Salisbury Plain (East):09 April
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 Zoneswill 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 Major Exercises.
During the following exercise access may be restricted on
Larkhill Ranges and in the Chitterne – Shrewton – Tilshead Triangle north of the B390.
10 Jun 13 - 24 Jun 13 Ex WESSEX STORM
26 Aug 13 - 13 Sep 13 Ex PASHTUN DAWN
11 Nov 13 - 25 Nov 13 Ex WESSEX THUNDER
ACCESS
Access to SPTA is regulated by Salisbury Plain Military Lands, Bulford, Larkhill and Imber Range Byelaws. Always comply with local signs and flags. Public rights of way located in Range Danger Areas are closed when red flags are flying.
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.
Larkhill Ranges.
No firing is planned for: 06, 07, 20, 21, 27, 28 April .
Note: Due to the risk of “cook off” from unexploded ordnance the range is closed during fires.
Bulford Ranges.
No firing is planned for: 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 – 30 April.
Imber Ranges.
The public are excluded except when
the roads are specifically opened.
Easter 2013.
The road through Imber from Warminster to Joan a Gore’s Cross and the roads from
Heytesbury to Imber and from Bratton to Imber will be open from 1800 hrs on Friday 29thMarch (Good Friday) until 1800 hrs on Wednesday 3rdApril.
ProvisionalSummer Opening Dates.
Provisional dates are from 1600 2 August to 0800 23 Aug.
St Giles Day.
The St Giles Day service will take place on the weekend 21/22 Sep, details to follow.
Service of Remembrance.
The Remembrance Service is on Saturday 9 th Nov (with access from Warminster only).
Details to follow.
Christmas and New Year.
Provisional dates for Christmas and New Year opening are 1600 20 Dec 13 – 0800 6th Jan 14.
1. Even when 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
What Can You Do to Reduce Crime on Salisbury Plain?
If a crime is taking place call 999 and do not challenge the offenders.
Report suspicious activity to PLAINWATCH (01980 674700). The more information received the better e.g. time, place, vehicle registration, description of individuals and vehicles.
.
Easter Opening of the Roads through Imber.
The road through Imber from Warminster to Joan a
Gore’s Cross and the roads from Heytesbury to Imber and from Bratton to Imber will be open from 1800 hrs on Friday 29th March (Good Friday) until 1800 hrs on Wednesday 3rd April.
Ridgeway.
A £300,000 refurbishment of Ridgeway from Joan a Gore Cross to Crossing Bravo is
making good progress and should be complete by early April.
TRAINING
Training on the Plain is set to increase significantly during April with Warrior companies from 2 R WELSH and 3 YORKS on armoured manoeuvre training across the whole Plain in the first two weeks.
8 – 12 April Royal School of Artillery courses will combine on their largest training exercise (CROSSED CANNONS) during which AS90 and Light Gun live firing will take place.
15 – 19 April sees Challenger tanks from the Kings Royal Hussars together with Warrior and Bulldog companies from 3 YORKS manoeuvring across all areas in preparation for a 3 YORKS Battle Group exercise in the last week of April (the battalion takes over from 2 R WELSH as the Land Warfare Centre Battle Group in June).
22 – 26 Apr Land Warfare Centre Brigade and Close Reconnaissance courses (Exercises BLACK ADDER and BADGERS HOLE). Drivers are warned to
take particular care when approaching tank crossings and to be prepared for mud on the road.
Late firing on Larkhill Ranges on: 02, 04, 09, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 April
Live firing on Salisbury Plain (East):09 April
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 Zoneswill 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 Major Exercises.
During the following exercise access may be restricted on
Larkhill Ranges and in the Chitterne – Shrewton – Tilshead Triangle north of the B390.
10 Jun 13 - 24 Jun 13 Ex WESSEX STORM
26 Aug 13 - 13 Sep 13 Ex PASHTUN DAWN
11 Nov 13 - 25 Nov 13 Ex WESSEX THUNDER
ACCESS
Access to SPTA is regulated by Salisbury Plain Military Lands, Bulford, Larkhill and Imber Range Byelaws. Always comply with local signs and flags. Public rights of way located in Range Danger Areas are closed when red flags are flying.
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.
Larkhill Ranges.
No firing is planned for: 06, 07, 20, 21, 27, 28 April .
Note: Due to the risk of “cook off” from unexploded ordnance the range is closed during fires.
Bulford Ranges.
No firing is planned for: 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 – 30 April.
Imber Ranges.
The public are excluded except when
the roads are specifically opened.
Easter 2013.
The road through Imber from Warminster to Joan a Gore’s Cross and the roads from
Heytesbury to Imber and from Bratton to Imber will be open from 1800 hrs on Friday 29thMarch (Good Friday) until 1800 hrs on Wednesday 3rdApril.
ProvisionalSummer Opening Dates.
Provisional dates are from 1600 2 August to 0800 23 Aug.
St Giles Day.
The St Giles Day service will take place on the weekend 21/22 Sep, details to follow.
Service of Remembrance.
The Remembrance Service is on Saturday 9 th Nov (with access from Warminster only).
Details to follow.
Christmas and New Year.
Provisional dates for Christmas and New Year opening are 1600 20 Dec 13 – 0800 6th Jan 14.
1. Even when 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
What Can You Do to Reduce Crime on Salisbury Plain?
If a crime is taking place call 999 and do not challenge the offenders.
Report suspicious activity to PLAINWATCH (01980 674700). The more information received the better e.g. time, place, vehicle registration, description of individuals and vehicles.
.