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Students have been praised for their dedication as they collect their A level results across the county yesterday. Wiltshire Council congratulated the students and offered advice in planning next steps in education, training or apprenticeship. Laura Mayes, cabinet member for children, said: “It’s a big day for the young people, and their teachers, parents and carers. “It’s an exciting time, with a host of options ahead of them. “Those ...more

The Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs. Sarah Rose Troughton, is encouraging people in the county to nominate outstanding local voluntary groups for next year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). The purpose of the award is to recognise groups of individuals who are giving their time freely for the benefit of others. It is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon groups of this kind and is equivalent in status to the MBE.  ...more

The Wiltshire Children and Families Voluntary Sector Forum (WCFVSF) works across Wiltshire to bring together voluntary organisations offering services for children and families. It is funded by Wiltshire Council and works closely with the local authority to ensure there is a strong relationship and good partnership working ...more

The Emergency Services Show takes place on Sunday 16 September, from 10am- 4pm, at Cotswold Airport, Kemble, GL7 6BQ (only 10 mins from Hullavington / M4 J17 / A429). The Emergency Services Show (ESS) is the biggest outdoor show of its kind in the South West, showcasing local emergency services and partner agencies. The ...more

Can you spare 2 hours per week? Home – Start Kennet helps families who are struggling to cope. Helping families with children under 5, our volunteers provide 1-1support to families in their own home. We support families facing challenges such as: isolation, family breakdown, post natal depression and multiple birth. Whatever ...more

            GP practices in Wiltshire went platinum at the recent Carer Support Wiltshire Investors in Carers GP Accreditation Scheme Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate those Wiltshire GP practices who have gone above and beyond for unpaid carers. This year saw 17 practices receiving platinum ...more