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Wiltshire Council is supporting the Stoptober 2018 campaign, which has been launched by Public Health England and is promoting the message that quitting is easier with support.  The Stoptober challenge offers a free Personal Quit Plan to help smokers find the right support for them.  Smokers are much more likely to quit ...more

The nomination window is open for our annual Citizen of the Year award. There are many unsung heroes across our community working hard as volunteers to support others or to help bring community projects to life. Do you know one?  Please tell us – we’ll announce the 2018 Citizen of the Year at the Christmas ...more

Wiltshire charity Alzheimer’s Support is asking everyone to don their denim in October as part of a fun fundraiser to support people living with dementia. The charity has produced an info pack to help businesses, voluntary groups and schools plan their own Denim4Dementia dress-down day or other event.   You can find ...more

Wiltshire Council in partnership with businesses is once again offering grants to fund young athletes in their quest for success. Over the past five years, 34 potential champions in the county have benefited from funding, and the hunt is now on to find more sporting stars of the future. With funds raised with the support ...more

        #EPIC Talks Presents…. A free public lecture: Social Media for Social Good Hear from Natalie, an award winning social media consultant how if done well, Social media can inspire, motivate and drive change.   Natalie Sherman (Founder, Naturally Social) Natalie has worked with over 90 businesses ...more

            This week we are highlighting the complexities and dangers of cybercrime as part of our summer-long Beyond the Beat campaign.  The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust has an online safety team who can support you in your own home and on your own device. Anyone over 60 or with a registered ...more