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9th April 2020, 3:12pm | by David
Despite the majority of Care Homes now being closed to visitors, Care Home Volunteers’ (CHV) amazing befrienders are still managing to keep in touch with residents by writing cards and postcards, bringing much cheer, news and continued contact. CHV volunteers ...more
9th April 2020, 2:32pm | by David
Wiltshire Council is supporting the county to be as active as possible while its leisure facilities are currently closed and people have to stay at home. The council has been working to develop a wide range of online services that are now available on Wiltshire Council’s ...more
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9th April 2020, 2:13pm | by Marc Read
Dear all, The current situation regarding Covid-19 is having a profound effect on struggling and vulnerable households. In this difficult and unprecedented time we would like to assure you that our service is still running. With adjustments like working from home and ...more
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by David
Are your family holiday snaps fading? Have pests nibbled the only image of your Victorian great-grandmother? Are you struggling to store those glass lantern slide photographs you inherited? Book in to our workshop and join archive conservator Sophie Coles to learn about the best ...more
by David
Workhouses, prisons and asylums could be very grim places – they conjure up images of Oliver Twist, hard labour and ice baths. They could also be very un-Dickensian: some workhouses even gave tobacco to their inmates or paid for the men to be shaved by a barber. The records ...more
by David
VE Day and the aftermath of the Second World War marked the beginning of a huge period of change across the country, from ‘slum’ clearances and ambitious building programmes to the beginnings of the permissive society and sweeping social change. This talk will introduce you ...more
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10th March 2020, 11:14am | by Clair Matthews
We are looking for a very special person to take over from Martin Coles, Chair of our Management Committee after 15 years. Stepping Stones is an Opportunity Group for children with special needs in the West Wiltshire area. “Special Needs” being the term we use for identifying children who ...more
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28th February 2020, 12:32pm | by Pete Barnett
The Friends of Biss Meadows a well established welcoming group of environmental enthusiasts are seeking volunteers for its monthly work party’s and projects. Only 2 requirements are a passion for the ‘outdoors’ and enthusiasm we provide the rest. No commitment needed just come along on the 2nd Sunday work party when you can, more info on our poster invite. more
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28th February 2020, 12:30pm | by Pete Barnett
The Friends of Biss Meadows a well established welcoming group of environmental enthusiasts are seeking volunteers for its monthly work party’s and projects. Only 2 requirements are a passion for the ‘outdoors’ and enthusiasm we provide the rest. No commitment needed just come along on the 2nd Sunday work party when you can, more info on our poster invite. more
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#KeyWorkers@wiltscouncil keeping roads & street lighting main… Our maintenance teams are doing vital work for keeping roads & street lighting main…
#OldSilkWorks@AlzheimersSupp Just wow! Our club manager Louise has raised almost £1,000 - and many smiles - by making her essential sh…
@YoungMelksham We are excited to confirm the launch of our new Support Line for young people who are stuck at home and struggling with…
Tweets | by Our Community Matters Trowbridge
Here you can find more Tweets from Trowbridge along with Tweets from Wiltshire Council.
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