Since its launch in 1998, there have been many mentions of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) in the media, we’ve collected together some of the ‘best of the web’ over the last few years, and will try to ensure we add to this page regualrly as new items are published. Remember to check the Blog section of this site for the latest news from us, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Please note, links to articles are to sources outside WBVT website, and therefore not under our control.
2019
6th August 2019, article from Gazette and Herald regarding Middlewick House Open Garden: £40,000 charity boost as Pink Floyd drummer opens his gardens
Article from West Country Life on Saturday 27th July 2019 by Helen Blow:
21st January 2019: The Celebrating Older People event run by Age UK and Wiltshire Council in Westbury. Wiltshire Times article
Recent article from The Valley News
2018
29 August 2018: Beer Festival returns for Swindon brewery’s 175th birthday. Wiltshire Times article
25 July 2018: Trauma Teddies come to Salisbury thanks to a local Women’s Institute. The Reading Chronicle article
6 May 2018: Police & Crime Commissioner – Guest Blog: Jennie Shaw – Volunteers a key part of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
22 March 2018: Swindon roadshows offer advice and victim support – Wiltshire Times article
24 February 2018: RAF Association vice chairman hangs up his flying goggles – Wiltshire Times article
26 January 2018: Bobby Van Trust launches cyber advice for the over-60s – Wiltshire Times article
The above article also appeared in the Swindon Advertiser
2 January 2018: Seventeenth century galleon model to go under the hammer for charity – Wiltshire Times article
2017
23 November 2017: Bowood opens its doors for Christmas extravaganza. Gazette & Herald article
30 May 2017: Bobby Van Trust set to help fight fraud – Wiltshire Times article
The above article also appeared in the Swindon Advertiser
28 April 2017: Pink Floyd drummer opens his garden for charities. Gazette & herald article
17 March 2017: Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust gratefully receive £350 grant – Wiltshire Times article
The above article also appeared in the Swindon Advertiser
17 March 2017: Bowood summer gigs to support Bobby Van Trust – Swindon Advertiser article
2015
17 September 2015: First ever Bremfest raises over £3,000 for Wiltshire charities. Swindon Advertiser article
27 April 2015: Drama group’s cheque for charity. Gazette & Herald article
13 April 2015: Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust appeal for people to take part in fundraising cycle ride. Swindon Advertiser article
2014
4 December 2014: Luxury gift event helps Bobby Van. Swindon Advertiser article
31 August 2014: Selwood backs Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust. This is Wiltshire.co.uk article
The above article also appeared in the Swindon Advertiser