Health & Wellbeing

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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…

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…