route 68

Additional bus services

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route 68

The Parish Council had previously asked Stagecoach to re-route the Salisbury Winchester service along Firs Rd rather than it travelling along the A30. At the time Stagecoach refused. We are pleased to announce that with the help of other local residents, this change has now been made.

The 68 provides an additional 2 return journeys between Salisbury and Firsdown per day, with the route extending to Stockbridge and Winchester.

It only runs weekdays during term times as it is primarily intended for students travelling to Peter Symonds college in Winchester but residents may find the service useful for leisure purposes.

The Stagecoach website for the timetable is here scroll to page 2 or the timetable can be viewed directly here.

 

Firsdown map

Biodiversity Policy

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Firsdown map

The recently adopted Biodiversity Policy of Firsdown Parish Council is available to view on our environment page.

Firsdown Defibrillator

Defibrillator Training

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Firsdown Defibrillator

The defibrillator housed in the old telephone box in Firs Rd is fully automated and will guide the user on how to use it. To gain access, dial 999 and the emergency call operator will provide the code to unlock the cabinet.

If you would like to gain more understanding on when to use a defibrillator and learn how to carry out CPR, there is a 1hr training course being held at Winterslow Primary School, Weds 17th April at 7pm.

Time and talents

Volunteers needed

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Time and talents

Our area is blessed with lots of different and varied events supplying the villages with entertainment, education, support and ‘get togethers’. All these are run by volunteers and it is thanks to them that there is such a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere when events are put on and appreciation of the work that goes into these.

Time and Talents is an initiative that aims to provide details of all of these varied groups in a booklet that will shortly be delivered to households in the Firsdown and Winterslow areas.

This publication highlights the work of each group in the community, their current and future aims and how best to take their initiatives and plans forward.

Whether it is for 1 hour a month, or sitting at a computer, or getting your hands dirty, there is always something that you can do to help and enhance the work already in place.

There will be a free “Communities Day” at Winterslow Village Hall on 13th April 1000-1600, where each volunteer group will have a table and a chance to meet the public (a bit like university refreshers day).

Refreshment & entertainment will be provided by volunteers on the day and the hope is to bring the community together to benefit everyone.