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18th February 2019, 3:05pm | by catherinerussell
Healthwatch Wiltshire, the consumer champion for health and social care services in the county, is launching a small grants scheme to invest in projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. The Community Cash Fund will enable ...more
18th February 2019, 2:55pm | by catherinerussell
What is it? Shape Up 4 Life (SU4L) is a FREE 12 week weight management programme that supports people to lose weight and keep it off long term. Run in groups of 12 – 15 people both daytime and evening in community settings or completely online; sessions ...more
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15th February 2019, 3:34pm | by David
Free swimming is back for children and young people at Wiltshire Council leisure centres this February half term. The scheme, which enables children to take part in enjoyable fitness at no cost, runs during the school holidays throughout the year. To get involved, people should ...more
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7th February 2019, 3:58pm | by Alan Elkington
Calling all Rugby fans! Join the Bath Rugby Walk on Saturday 23 February for a pie, a pint and Six Nations action at the Bath Recreation Ground, the home of Bath Rugby. This year the Bath Rugby Walk is open to everyone, men and women aged 12 years and over. You will be raising ...more
4th February 2019, 11:14am | by David
This course aims to introduce participants to Circle Dancing and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver circle dance sessions for frail older people and those living with dementia. Circle Dance provides an enjoyable form of exercise and movement and offers the opportunity for a shared activity with partners, relatives and carers. The course is suitable for care staff, ...more
28th January 2019, 8:50am | by David
Greetings my name is Al Sylvester MBE and I’ve recently formalised my motivational speaking company. Having spent over 31 years in the Royal Air Force, including over 2 decades in the Mountain Rescue Service, I now thoroughly enjoy presenting to schools, various organisations and businesses about my extreme adventures. I have 3 presentations to chose from: Title: Southern Reach, an ...more
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17th January 2019, 11:35am | by Becky Brown
The Youth Adventure Trust is a registered youth development charity providing a programme of outdoor adventure camps and activity days for vulnerable young people from the Swindon and Wiltshire area. On our programme the young people take part in a range of outdoor activities which are designed ...more
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17th January 2019, 11:33am | by Becky Brown
The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity providing a programme of outdoor and adventurous activities for vulnerable young people from Wiltshire and Swindon. As a volunteer you will be supporting young people aged 11 to 16 years old, and taking part in the activities alongside ...more
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23rd November 2018, 11:32am | by Clare Lucas
Side by Side is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative which aims to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Volunteers provide companionship and encourage people with dementia to continue with a hobby or interest, or start a new one. This helps to build the confidence of people living with dementia. Could ...more
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Latest local news : Healthwatch Wiltshire launches grants scheme for health and wellbeing projects - t.co/VpEbJ15S5a
Latest local news : Wiltshire’s Shape Up 4 Life weight management programme - t.co/BmPUmbTzYC
Latest local news : Free swimming returns for 2019 - t.co/7uh4NhcMBo
Tweets | by Our Community Matters Westbury
Here you can find more Tweets from Westbury along with Tweets from Wiltshire Council.
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