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Residents enjoyed roast lamb, a mini egg cheesecake and plenty of chocolate of course Picture: Wilton Place

Residents celebrate ‘eggcellent’ Easter at Wilton care home

CARE home residents in Wilton let their inner child out this Easter as they took part in an eggs-tensive…

Family members praised the effect the sessions had on residents Picture: Milford House

Music therapy has positive impact on care home residents

CARE home residents have been getting creative thanks to the support of a music therapist. As part of Music Therapy…

The club has been a welcome addition for residents Picture: Wilton Place

Care home launches gentlemen’s club to foster friendship

A MONTHLY gentlemen’s club is helping care home residents in Wilton bond. Gentlemen at Wilton Place care home relax in…

Joss is raising money for the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA

Bulford-based man to run London Marathon – with fridge strapped to his back

AN ARMY major based at the Bulford Camp will be hoping to remain cool under pressure as he takes…

The fundraising team Picture: Combat Stress

Amesbury fundraisers march in aid of veterans’ mental health

PICKLED eggs and cake decorating don’t usually feature in a charity walk, but a fun-loving group of Amesbury fundraisers…

Chickpea Group’s founders, Tommy Tullis, Ethan Davids, and Jordan Davids Picture: Wiltshire Community Foundation

Chickpea Group – which runs pubs and pizza shop in Salisbury – gives £20,000 to community groups

A COMPANY which runs the Pembroke Arms and the Market Tavern in Salisbury has contributed more than £20,000 to…

Cardiac investigation unit staff with Ian Hilton and the additional echocardiogram machine Picture: Spencer Mulholland

New Stars Appeal equipment helps 2,000 extra heart patients in just one year

A NEW state-of-the-art machine has helped an extra 2,000 heart patients receive a quicker diagnosis in its first year…

Food bank opens in Tidworth for those in need

PEOPLE that are struggling to feed themselves in Tidworth are being encouraged to make use of a new food…

The pair explained how autism symptoms can differ in men and women Picture: Salisbury Soroptimists

Women speak on difficulty of getting an autism diagnosis

THE struggles of getting an autism diagnosis as a woman have been revealed in a talk in Salisbury. Cath Dipple…

Anita with her new book Picture: Read Easy

Anita releases book on her life – despite only learning to read a year ago

AN Amesbury woman has released her first book at aged 50 – despite only learning to read just over…