Friends take on cycling challenge for Parkinson’s research charity
20 September 2023Wiltshire residents Sue Wharmby and Felicity Maton recently embarked on a cycling challenge to raise funds and awareness for the charity Cure Parkinson’s. Sue and Felicity teamed up with family and friends Nick Wharmby, Andy Wharmby, Simon Reichwald and Mike Lewis for the challenge, with the team setting off from Westmancote in Gloucestershire on 2 September before arriving the following day at Fyfield in Essex.
Sixth Form Students Complete 15,000ft Charity Skydive
19 September 2023Students Rob and Tom from the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Sixth form completed a skydive on 10th September. The students jumped at the chance to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, in aid of a rugby friend who was injured in a motorbike accident.
Ongoing partnership with Wessex Water helps Wiltshire Community Foundation support grass roots projects
19 September 2023GRANTS of up to £4,000 are available to voluntary groups and charities working to to improve the lives of people living in their communities thanks to the continuing partnership between Wiltshire Community Foundation and Wessex Water.
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Youth Adventure Trust searching for Mentoring Volunteers to support vulnerable young people
13 September 2023The Youth Adventure Trust is a registered youth development charity providing programmes of outdoor adventure camps and activity days for vulnerable young people from the Swindon and Wiltshire area. Whilst on the YAT Adventure or YAT Resilience Programme the young people take part in a range of outdoor activities and experiences which are designed to increase their resilience, promote self-esteem and help them to develop essential life skills.
The new look October issue of Wiltshire Life is out now! + save 20%
08 September 2023The new look of Wiltshire Life has been launched with the unveiling of our October issue!
Former infantry soldier paid to learn new trade in Army
23 August 2023A soldier who quit the infantry has gained a new trade while being paid as an Army mechanic.
Stage is set for first Malmesbury Folk & Roots Festival
22 August 2023Tickets have gone on sale for Malmesbury’s first ever folk music festival, and fans from across the region look set to arrive in the Wiltshire market town to see some of the genre’s best-loved acts.
Melksham community pub set to reopen soon after £238,000 makeover
10 August 2023The Grapes on Bank Street, in Melksham is set to reopen on Thursday 10th August after a major investment of £238,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which has more than 165 pubs across England, Scotland, and Wales.
A fun-filled adventure for the whole family, Avon Valley Park launches 50 Days of Summer
10 August 2023This summer season, Avon Valley Park launches 50 Days of Summer! From July 8 - August 31st, the adventure park based in the South West, opens its doors for a variety of events, activities, and fun for the whole family.
The Big Dog Art Trail
08 August 2023ABOUT THE BIG DOG ART TRAIL: From 15th July until 3rd September 2023, 72 individually painted balloon-shaped dog sculptures are being displayed around Swindon for all to enjoy.