WOMAD needs our help

WOMAD appeal to readers of Malmesbury.com: As you may know, WOMAD are in the middle of a dispute with the Wiltshire Police and unless we can rally round and convince the Wiltshire Council that we do not want to lose WOMAD, this year could be the last event.  I am sure, having spoken to many, that we, the people of Malmesbury, do not want to be without WOMAD.  It not only creates revenue for all the businesses in and around Malmesbury, but it is a fabulous, safe, family event, which most of us enjoy very much.

There is to be a licencing hearing on the 23rd July and we can all help secure this festival by emailing or writing to the Wiltshire Council by the 20th July.

The email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The postal address is:

Senior Licensing Officer
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1ER

Please address any communication for the attention of Linda Holland, Licensing Officer.

Also, it would be very helpful if you could send a copy of your email or letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to:

WOMAD Ltd
Mill Lane
Box
Wiltshire
SN13 8PL

Please help if you can and we hope that you enjoy this year's festival.

Many thanks

Bron Maclennan and Chris Smith, WOMAD