Health & Wellbeing

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Anthony being presented with his certificate by Mayor Owen White and Coach Rosie Picture: Read Easy

81-year-old – who hid his illiteracy from his wife due to shame – makes great steps with Read Easy

A LUDGERSHALL man who left school not being able to read is now a keen reader thanks to support…

Marie Gower with the Stars Appeal Aromatherapist. Picture: Spencer Mulholland

Winterslow woman taking on Stars Appeal challenge after breast cancer diagnosis

A WINTERSLOW woman – who is being treated for breast cancer – is set to take part in a…

The Griffett family Picture: The Stars Appeal

Dad – whose premature sons were cared for at Salisbury Hospital – to run London Marathon for Stars Appeal

A DURRINGTON dad is set to take on his first-ever London Marathon in support of Salisbury Hospital’s Charity, the…

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…