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Considerable damage has been done to the byway network by large numbers of four wheel drive
(4WD) users during the very wet winter . Landmarc and Wiltshire Council have been conducting
repairs in the drier weather especially in Chitterne, Shrewton, Tilshead and Wylye parishes. We are
working with Tread Lightly and Wiltshire Council toeducate all users on sustainable use of green
lanes and will publish a Good Practice Guide (GPG) shortly.
A section of stock fence is soon to be erected between the Impact Area and the perimeter tank track
on Ridgeway in Market Lavington andEasterton parishes in the area
of Lavington Vedette. This willnot affect rights of way and will include a kissing gatefor the proposed new
Lavington Loopfootpath.
There will be an update on Plain Watch in next month’s edition.
TRAINING
June will start with fairly low leve
ls of training in the first week.
10 – 24 June sees the major training event involving 3rd Battalion the Scottish Regiment and 3rd
Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment on Exercise
WESSEX THUNDER using the
AWES weapons effect
simulation system. 3 SCOTS are a light role battalion equipped with light wheeled vehicles and 3
YORKS are an armoured infantry battalion equipped with Warrior and Bulldog supported by a
Challenger tank squadron and armoured engineer troop for their role as the Land Warfare Centre
Battle Group. WESSEX THUNDER will train in the Westand Centre of the Plain. Local units from
Tidworth and Bulford conduct fairlyextensive training on the East.
24 – 30 June, 12 Mechanised Brigade will rehearse and conduct an armoured battle group obstacle
crossing demonstration on Imber Ranges. In the sameperiod squadrons from 1 Royal Tank Regiment
(Challenger), the Light Dragoons (CVRT) and 4 Logistic Support Regiment together with a Royal
Netherlands Marine Corps mortar battery will carry out low level training in the Centre and East.
Late firing on Larkhill Ranges on:
4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27thJune
Live firing on Salisbury Plain (East):
21st, 22nd
June
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
www.gov.uk/low-flying-in-your-area
. These details have changed.
Provisional Dates for Major Exercises.
During the following exercise access may be restricted on
Larkhill Ranges and in the Chitterne – Shre
wton – Tilshead Triangle north of the B390.
10 Jun 13 - 24 Jun 13 Ex WESSEX THUNDER
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 fl
ags. Rights of way in Range Danger Areas are closed
when red flags are flying.
This Newsletter is published up to 6 weeks befo
re the event and changes may occur. Access timings
for the next week can be found on the SP
TA Walks Line: (01980) 67 4763.
Larkhill Ranges.
No firing is planned for:
1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 29th, 30thJune.
.
Note: Due to the risk of “cook off” from u
nexploded ordnance the range is closed during fires.
Bulford Ranges.
No firing is planned for:
1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30thJune.
Imber Ranges.
The public are excluded except when
the roads are specifically opened.
IMBER
ProvisionalSummerOpeningDates.
Provisionaldatesarefrom16002August
to080023Aug.
ProvisionalChristmasandNew YearDates.
Planneddates
are:
160020Dec 13–08006th Jan14.
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.
Considerable damage has been done to the byway network by large numbers of four wheel drive
(4WD) users during the very wet winter . Landmarc and Wiltshire Council have been conducting
repairs in the drier weather especially in Chitterne, Shrewton, Tilshead and Wylye parishes. We are
working with Tread Lightly and Wiltshire Council toeducate all users on sustainable use of green
lanes and will publish a Good Practice Guide (GPG) shortly.
A section of stock fence is soon to be erected between the Impact Area and the perimeter tank track
on Ridgeway in Market Lavington andEasterton parishes in the area
of Lavington Vedette. This willnot affect rights of way and will include a kissing gatefor the proposed new
Lavington Loopfootpath.
There will be an update on Plain Watch in next month’s edition.
TRAINING
June will start with fairly low leve
ls of training in the first week.
10 – 24 June sees the major training event involving 3rd Battalion the Scottish Regiment and 3rd
Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment on Exercise
WESSEX THUNDER using the
AWES weapons effect
simulation system. 3 SCOTS are a light role battalion equipped with light wheeled vehicles and 3
YORKS are an armoured infantry battalion equipped with Warrior and Bulldog supported by a
Challenger tank squadron and armoured engineer troop for their role as the Land Warfare Centre
Battle Group. WESSEX THUNDER will train in the Westand Centre of the Plain. Local units from
Tidworth and Bulford conduct fairlyextensive training on the East.
24 – 30 June, 12 Mechanised Brigade will rehearse and conduct an armoured battle group obstacle
crossing demonstration on Imber Ranges. In the sameperiod squadrons from 1 Royal Tank Regiment
(Challenger), the Light Dragoons (CVRT) and 4 Logistic Support Regiment together with a Royal
Netherlands Marine Corps mortar battery will carry out low level training in the Centre and East.
Late firing on Larkhill Ranges on:
4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27thJune
Live firing on Salisbury Plain (East):
21st, 22nd
June
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
www.gov.uk/low-flying-in-your-area
. These details have changed.
Provisional Dates for Major Exercises.
During the following exercise access may be restricted on
Larkhill Ranges and in the Chitterne – Shre
wton – Tilshead Triangle north of the B390.
10 Jun 13 - 24 Jun 13 Ex WESSEX THUNDER
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 fl
ags. Rights of way in Range Danger Areas are closed
when red flags are flying.
This Newsletter is published up to 6 weeks befo
re the event and changes may occur. Access timings
for the next week can be found on the SP
TA Walks Line: (01980) 67 4763.
Larkhill Ranges.
No firing is planned for:
1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 29th, 30thJune.
.
Note: Due to the risk of “cook off” from u
nexploded ordnance the range is closed during fires.
Bulford Ranges.
No firing is planned for:
1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30thJune.
Imber Ranges.
The public are excluded except when
the roads are specifically opened.
IMBER
ProvisionalSummerOpeningDates.
Provisionaldatesarefrom16002August
to080023Aug.
ProvisionalChristmasandNew YearDates.
Planneddates
are:
160020Dec 13–08006th Jan14.
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.