.... In Torbay it is still Buses only from 0930hrs Mon-Fri.

There's a Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms Friday 00:00 to 10:00 covering quite a lot of the south west.
https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2026-06-26&id=3aea87c4-1219-43f4-b22e-88ea06d9935b

This appeared on X, attributed to "By Mike Jeffries via Facebook - This evening’s thunderstorm approaching Glastonbury." without a link to his Facebook. But its a stunning photo.

Calling hotel staff by name?  Positively creepy, and puts me in mind of TV/radio news where presenter and reporter feel the need to repeat each others' names, or an overenthusiastic estate agent or car sales person.

I was recently staying in an upmarket hotel by the Thames on the outskirts of London for a conference.   Apparently during the night someone got up for the loo and took a wrong turn and ended up locking themselves out of their room while naked.

He then had to make his way down two floors to reception to get assistance.

The bit I didn't understand was - he told everyone the next morning

...and then went on the forum.   

I could/should have worked from home today, but I had to do that for the other 2 days I was supposed to be in the office this week (not due to weather), so felt I should show my face.

The Met Office high resolution model UKV did show some potential for thunderstorms but the global models didn't have a sniff of them. Models specifically designed for thunderstorm potential also did reasonably well although those in the South East ended up a bit further north.

Should you walk around in the public areas with bare feet?  In your jammies? In your Birthday suite? 

As you may have seen or heard, developers (Gleeson-Gallagher) are looking to build around 1200 houses on land to the north and north-west of Pewsham Locks. The Trust is always neutral on these matters, however we do look to protect our interests i.e. the protection of the original canal line and the restoration of the canal.

The developers have produced a brochure with a Masterplan outlining the area of proposed development; where they talk about Biodiversity and Sustainability and Nature however not once do they mention The Wilts & Berks Canal, despite the fact that the line of the canal runs across part of the development!

The consultation document can be found at https://www.pewshamchippenham.co.uk/

They are asking for feedback and The Trust, and myself, would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this, stating that if the development does go ahead then the canal should be included in their development plan. Some of the things you may consider are:

• Preserving Local heritage.
• Boosting tourism and the local economy
• Creating recreational opportunities and improving health and wellbeing e.g. walking and cycling routes, boating opportunities, nature observations
• Supporting Wildlife and Biodiversity: Canals can act as wildlife corridors, linking habitats and providing homes for birds, insects, fish and aquatic plants. Restoration plans include biodiversity management and aim for habitat enhancement and biodiversity net gain.
• Flood Risk management. The restored canal will play a functional role in sustainable drainage and flood attenuation within the development, forming part of a wider integrated water management strategy.
• Educational Benefits: The canal provides opportunities for learning about Local History, Industrial Archaeology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Conservation.
• Community Pride and Volunteering:  The restoration project has involved hundreds of volunteers over many years. Continued restoration strengthens community involvement, develops practical skills and gives residents a shared goal that improves the local area. Recent work at Pewsham Locks demonstrates the commitment of local volunteers.

The feedback form can be found at the ‘Next Stages and Feedback’ tab at the above link. Deadline for feedback is 28th June.

Thank You.

Howard Wilson (Melksham, Calne and Chippenham Branch Chairman)

Stayed in many Travelodge hotels over the years,so these are my comments.



When hotels are being built and fitted out,13 amp plug sockets should be fitted to an outside wall,which reduces the "smack" from those 13 amp plugs next door.
Don't like carpets in the rooms,it can stink of literally any thing

If you are staying for a long time,how often should you have the sheets changed? how often do you change your sheets at home.

Do you change your towels at home every day

We wondered whether you (and any other WWRUG members) would be willing and available to meet with Brian and me on Saturday morning (11.30?) at the railway station for a photo?