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  Over the past year, funded by the Rural Community Energy Fund government grant, we have been carrying out feasibility studies of potential solar PV and hydropower sites locally. Both reports are now completed. From an initial list of over 300 sites we arrived at a shortlist of fifteen solar possibles and six hydro possibles. But because hydro is such a long-term commitment, and the city’s rivers are of exceptional importance ecologically, ...more

On Saturday 1st September you’re invited to our big launch event: ⌁ Re-energise Salisbury Come and find out how you can become a member of Salisbury Community Energy (SCE) and invest in local renewable energy. Our flagship hydro proposal – as announced in our April update – is to restore hydropower at the Bishops Mill pub, subject to all necessary consents and permissions. The ⌁ Re-energise Salisbury event will showcase the plans ...more

Come along to one of our gymnastics taster sessions this summer at Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre. Fun and inclusive sessions are available for both boys and girls and are designed to allow participants to experience and enjoy the sport regardless of their prior experience. Activities are led by a fully qualified British Gymnastics coach and we will be launching weekly sessions from September. Come and join the fun and make new ...more

A warm invitation to this networking event dedicated to Chairs and Vice Chairs in Wiltshire and surrounding areas. Chair to Chair is a round table event, open to all local Chairs, Vice-Chairs past chairs and potential chairs of voluntary and community organisations, to share information, views, challenges and know-how. The agenda will include: Light refreshments on arrival between 4.00 and 4.30 Welcome and introductions The topic for this ...more

Keep up to date on the latest news and advice from Public Health England. See the latest news on meetings to update the public on progress. Information on free parking and help for local businesses. Click here to keep up to date. www.wiltshire.gov.uk/salisbury-amesbury more

          IF you are a keen runner and would like to support Wiltshire Air Ambulance, then why not run the New Swindon Half Marathon for the charity? For the second year in a row Wiltshire Air Ambulance has places available in the popular event, which takes place on Sunday 9th September 2018. Kenresa Stratford, Fundraising and Events Coordinator at Wiltshire Air Ambulance, said: “We are really thrilled to be a ...more