THE BUTTERCROSS BULLETIN The new lifts and bridge at Chippenham Railway Station URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN – see page 7 Issue No 159 FEBRUARY 2016 In this issue: From the Editor Westinghouse Book Review Report on the Christmas Event A tribute to Jeremy Shaw Membership matters Urgent message from the Chairman Planning Matters Plans for the Langley Park site Our Facebook page What’s in a name? The January talk The Story behind Tugela Road Social programme Deadline for next issue Chairman Isabel Blackburn Astley House 255 London Road Chippenham SN15 3AR Tel: 01249 460049 Email:
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[email protected] 2 From the Editor A Happy New Year to all our readers and welcome to the first Bulletin of 2016 which will be my last as Editor. Hopefully it will not be the last of the Buttercross Bulletins – please read and respond positively to the Chairman’s urgent request on page 7 – ‘Your Society Needs You’. Looking back since 2008 when I began editing the Bulletin, it is good to see the continuing mix of articles and news. Thank you again to those who contribute so we can cover both the history and the culture of Chippenham past and the wealth of activities and energy devoted to ensuring a vibrant modern town. Once again it is that time of year when we look forward to the Conservation and Environment Awards evening in May.