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19th August 2019, 1:37pm | 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, 12:46pm | by graememorrison
Westbury Area Board has grant funding available for local projects and Community Engagement Manager Graeme Morrison is inviting applications from organisations with project ideas which need some support to get up and running. Graeme said “We have 3 separate pots of money available to local groups. If you have a project or an idea which could do with some financial support, please get in touch with me. ...more
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16th August 2019, 10:14am | by Joanna Pazucha
Could you lead Alzheimer’s Support’s friendly art group in Warminster? It’s a lovely role for an experienced artist or art therapist, every Monday afternoon during term time. The artist or art therapist would be expected to: Plan and lead art projects for around 12 people. Source ...more
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12th August 2019, 1:06pm | by Talitha Scott
White Horse Walk in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance Get ready to lace up those walking boots, because the White Horses are calling! The White Horse Walk is a one-day fundraising event, giving participants the opportunity to enjoy a stunning 13 mile walk through the Wiltshire ...more
9th August 2019, 4:25pm | 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
5th August 2019, 9:06am | by David
Our Healthy ME – Wiltshire programmes kick off again this coming September 2019 at locations across Wiltshire. Are you looking for a Fun and Friendly programme that can help you with becoming more active and healthy as a family? Delivered by experienced and supportive ...more
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7th August 2019, 2:15pm | by Nina Morris
About the opportunity CCP’s Appropriate Adults scheme provides trained volunteers who act as Appropriate Adults to 10 – 18 year olds whose parents cannot, or will not, attend whilst their children are held in police custody. The scheme also supports adults with mental health or ...more
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5th July 2019, 11:46am | 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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Latest local news : More volunteers needed for Ofsted-praised scheme - t.co/KBEHIAvPBF
Latest local news : More volunteers needed for Ofsted-praised scheme - t.co/oNWdei8I8F
Latest local news : People urged to respond to annual canvas - t.co/qWQI9gHAUP
Tweets | by Our Community Matters Westbury
Here you can find more Tweets from Westbury along with Tweets from Wiltshire Council.
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