Wiltshire in pictures: Daleks, bats and pigs

A cyborg and a Dalek model standing in a large warehouse with vintage buses and cars behind
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Doctor Who memorabilia is among items on display at the new Wroughton Science Museum.

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A Dalek, an historic working windmill, endangered bats and a pig parade all feature in our weekly picture round-up of Wiltshire.

The Doctor Who memorabilia stands amidst all manner of wondrous objects and artefacts in the new Wroughton Science Museum.

The synthesizer used by the band Ultravox during their performance at the Live Aid Concert in 1985 is also spotlighted.

On Saturday, a papier-mâché porker dressed as Harry Potter featured in the Calne Music and Arts Festival.

Image source, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

Not a normal day: A team of firefighters spent a day learning how to rescue exotic animals including camels and alpacas. The animal rescue specialists from Winchester Fire Station practiced their skills with the privately-owned collection at Little Durnford Manor.

Image source, Kyle Meredith

Atlantic challenge: Kyle Meredith, 33, is aiming to become the first man to row solo from mainland Africa to mainland North America. The non-stop 4,000-mile (6,437 km) crossing is expected to take around four months.

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Great effort: Phyll Babb, who is celebrating her 100th year by walking 100 miles for a homeless charity has reached her 50th walk. The 99 year old, from Salisbury, is walking one mile twice a week to raise funds for Salisbury Trust for the Homeless (STFH).

Historic market: The Shambles market in Devizes is set to undergo a £1m revamp, to include new toilets, more seating and a lobby area. Traders say they have "mixed" opinions to the proposals as they did not want the Grade II-listed building to lose its charm.

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The Paddington statue unveiled in Salisbury this week is one of 23 in locations across the UK

The nation's favourite bear was unveiled in Salisbury this week, complete with a marmalade sandwich.

The statue of Paddington in Fisherton Street is one of 23 across the UK which have been unveiled ahead of the release of Paddington in Peru, which will be in cinemas from 8 November.

Image source, Sue Baxter

Damaged windmill: Two sails have been removed from Wilton Windmill, near Malborough, after rotten wood caused them to fall out of place. David Jackson, chairman of the Wilton Windmill Society, said he hoped that they would all be attached again early in 2025.

Image source, The Wildlife Trust

Endangered: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has raised £20,000 to help the critically endangered Bechstein bats at Trowbridge's Green Lane Wood Nature Reserve. The money will be used for new bat roosts, ponds, bat monitoring and public education.

Image source, Calne Arts & Music Festival

Pig parade: Pigs with wings, pigs dressed as animals and a couple of pigs with a Harry Potter theme all featured in the Pig Parade at the Calne Music and Arts Festival, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on 5 October.

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Band memorabilia: A 1980s Oxford synthesizer used by Ultravox plus a bass guitar played by Chris Cross is to be sold at auction in Corsham next month, along with a selection of the band's memorabilia from their Live Aid performance nearly 40 years ago.

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