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19th August 2019, 1:53pm | by Anthony Andrews
Ofsted has praised a scheme which provides “valuable support” by linking independent adult volunteers with young people in care. Our Independent Visitor Scheme has been running for 19 years, and links young people in care with independent adult volunteers who are able to spend ...more
16th August 2019, 8:48am | by Joanna Pazucha
Calling all musicians! We need you to join our musical mash-up on 20th September as part of BBC Music Day. We are looking for music maker of all ages, genres and traditions to join in our jamming spectacular. Share your music with others and learn something new in an uplifting evening ...more
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15th August 2019, 3:30pm | by Peter Dunford
Consultation event. Come and have your say! Sunday 18th August, 11am – 4pm George Ward Gardens open space, near the main play area. Come and meet the artists more
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13th August 2019, 3:14pm | by Alice Tayler
Join us on Friday 4th October for a fun evening at the races. Doors open at 7.30pm with the first race commencing at 8pm. Tickets cost £14 per person, include a curry supper and are available to buy at Devizes Books. Contact Vicki.j.w@btinternet.com for further information. more
9th August 2019, 4:13pm | by Maddy Jones
Calling all walking-enthusiasts and one-of-a-kind experience-seekers! The charity for the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath, The Forever Friends Appeal, is looking for local people to join their 2020 trekking team – who will exlore the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama ...more
9th August 2019, 4:12pm | by Maddy Jones
We will, we will, ROCK YOU! Get ready for this foot-stomping cinematic celebration of Queen, set above the twinkling lights of Bath. This popular outdoor cinema in Royal Victoria Park is organised by The Forever Friends Appeal (the charity for the Royal United Hospitals ...more
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5th July 2019, 11:37am | by Clare Lucas
“Side by Side” is a one-to-one volunteer service to help people living with dementia to keep on doing the things they love – and try new things too! It’s a fun, friendly and flexible volunteering opportunity through which you’ll receive expert training and support. You can become ...more
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1st July 2019, 3:48pm | by David
A Personalisation Board is being set up in Wiltshire and we are looking for volunteers with lived experience of health or social care to apply to become members of the Board. To apply to be a volunteer board member contact Kate at Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living on 0300 1233 442 or ...more
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6th June 2019, 3:09pm | by Anthony Andrews
A befriending scheme for children in care has seen its 50th match where volunteers give up their time to create bond with a young person. The council’s independent visitor scheme aims to provide young people in care with independent support from a friendly trusted adult. The scheme is currently ...more
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Local news : More volunteers needed for Ofsted-praised scheme - t.co/zVS6Xvq7Ax
Local news : Calling all musicians! Join our Big Jam! - t.co/PwvnbiPYxu
Local news : George Ward Gardens Public Art Project, Melksham - t.co/4LSkNUACYS
Tweets | by Our Community Matters Melksham
Here you can find more Tweets from Melksham along with Tweets from Wiltshire Council.
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