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26 Jan 2015: Jack William's Tree - a property in Parsonage Lane had to take down a tree dangerously close to the railway tracks, for fear of derailing a train during stormy weather.

9 Mar 2015: Commonwealth Flag Day - The ceremony at the Town Hall.

18 Mar 2015: John O'Gaunt School X-Factor - rehearsals.

13 Apr 2015: Ale Tasting - the annual Hocktide Ale Tasting ceremony and social function in the Corn Exchange.

14 Apr 2015: Tutti Day - the annual Tutti Day morning events - call to Commoners, despatch of Tuttimen party and Rev Andrew Sawyer making his last contribution to the luncheon. Photo oportunities restrcited by presence of NWN and ITV news coverage.

19 Apr 2015: Constable Sunday - the parade and service - special feature this year was a good turn out of youth groups at the Constable's request.

23 Mar 2015: Mayor's Reception - held in the clubhouse at the Triangle Field this year. Pics are from the event to mark the completion of its rebuilding with the financial support of local benefactors.

26 Apr 2015: The RBL Standard - The RBL Laying up and Dedicating a new Standard at St Lawrence's Church.

26 Apr 2015: Litter Pick - The working party assembled by Town Council to tidy up litter in and around the town.

Apr 2015: Crescent and Star - I was asked by the Town & Manor to collect a gallery of images of the town's 'Crescent and Star' badge - Robert James was working on a case to establish intellectual property rights for the use of the image in relation to the town of Hungerford.

6 May 2015: Freedom of Town Awards - Presentation of this year's Freedom of the Town of Hungerford awards - recipients as per certificates

24 May 2015: Retirement of Rev Andrew Sawyer - Event to mark the retirement of the Vicar of St Lawrence's Church after 25 years of service.

7 Jul 2015: Big Wheel - Charity cycle ride - started on the Common but I caught up with riders between Bedwyn and Savernake forest.

21 Jun 2015: Hungerford Hares' public 8km race - Pictures of Hungerford Hares' 8km race on a circular course from the Traingle Field. I'm located near Templeton and caught the first three mens event runners towards the end of the race.

26 Jun - 12 Jul 2015: HADCAF

27 Jun 2015: Armed Forces Day - Ceremonial for Armed Forces day at the RBL premises - lowering of the standards, the 'last post' and wreath laying by the TC, T&M and the RBL.

28 Jun 2015: Mayor's Cricket Match - A social cricket match by invitation of the Mayor - I was invited … to take the photographs!

1 Jul 2015: Presentation to James Cooper RSM 6 REME - on his retirement to mark his role in cementing the relationship between the regiment and the town.

18 Jul 2015: Hungerford in Bloom Competition - Winners in the Hungerford in Bloom competition from the residential and commerical categories, and exotic trees from Dr. Hope's garden to celebrate his special award.

19 Jul 2015: French Market - The occasional visit of the popular French market.

29 Jul 2015: Youth and Community presentation - Publicity photos for the presentation of funding to the Youth & Community Centre by the Town & Manor, with the Constable exploring some of the facilities available

2 Sep 2015: Hungerford in Bloom Presentations - Selection of individual awards and a group photo of all awardees attending.

25 Sep 2015: McMillan Coffee Morning - Mcmillan coffee morning fund-raising event hosted by the URC with raffle prizes galore.

4 Oct 2015: Food Festival - Outside scenes of the crowds attending the Hungerford Food Fair - inside, the Corn Exchange was bursting at the seams.

8 Nov 2015: Remembrance Parade - Photos of the parade coming over the canal bridge and processing along Bridge Street on its way to the War Memorial.

29 Nov 2015: Christmas Lights switch on - The Christmas Lights were turned on this year by Charlie Austin who grew up locally and now plays football professionally for the Southampton club in the Premiership.

8 Dec 2015: Christmas Lights - The Christmas lights themselves.

11 Dec 2015: Victorian Extravaganza - The annual Victorian Extravaganza - static displays and parade and featuring some of the street traders with outlets in and on the High Street.

20 Dec 2015: Mayor's Carol Service - The usual well-attended Town Carol Service - with the Mayor sporting some seasonal knitwear!

Trains - Selection from my large collection of railway images showing interesting and colourful trains which passed through Hungerford during the year on the GWR main line to the SW. We had 10 steam trains in a year when the main steam operator nearly lost its license - when the first of these passed a signal at danger later in its run, fortunately without disastrous consequences.

Local Views - General views of the Town taken while walking about with camera to hand if an opportunity arises.