Health & Wellbeing

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Stars Appeal volunteers recognised at BBC Radio Wiltshire Make A Difference Awards

Stars Appeal volunteers recognised at BBC Radio Wiltshire Make A Difference Awards

TWO long-standing volunteers who helped raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for Salisbury District Hospital’s charity, the Stars…

Kev Aston is looking to give back to the hospital which has looked after him and his family Picture: Kev Aston

Step-tember challenge sees man go the extra mile (and then some) for Salisbury Hospital

33,333 STEPS – that’s what one man will be running and walking each day this month as he looks…

Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre Picture: Google

Five Rivers health suite to reopen next week

FIVE Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre – including the sauna and steam room – will reopen on a trial…

Salisbury District Hospital held a South Asian History Month celebration

South Asia comes to Salisbury for hospital celebration

SOUTH Asia came to Salisbury District Hospital for a unique celebration. Staff marked South Asian History Month by bringing demonstrations…

Stars Appeal treks travel to far-flung places for the cause

Adventurous fundraisers sought for Stars Appeal 2026 trek to Indian Himalayas

ADVENTUROUS fundraisers are being sought for an expedition on behalf of the Stars Appeal in 2026. The Salisbury Hospital charity…

Park users are encouraged to use alternatives routes to the park from September Picture: Experience Salisbury/ Adrian Harris Photography

Salisbury’s Churchill Gardens path to get a new look

PARTS of Churchill Gardens will be inaccessible to pedestrians from September to December as work takes place to resurface…

Residents created a wealth of art using the humble tea bag!

Cheers! Salisbury care home residents celebrate the humble brew

NATIONAL Afternoon Tea Week was celebrated in style by residents at a Salisbury care home. Milford House Care Home hosted…

Berwick St john Country Fayre runs on September 14 and 15. Picture: Donald Capewell

Berwick St John Country Fayre promising something for everyone

THOUSANDS of people are expecting a fun day out at a fundraising fayre being held next month. All ages are…

The A303 Countess roundabout Picture: Google Maps

Salisbury cycle group “bitterly disappointed” with delay to work at Amesbury cycleway

THE Cycling Opportunities Group Salisbury (COGS) say they are “bitterly disappointed” that Wiltshire Council have once again delayed work…

The Vale of Avon Lodge hosted a fundraising stall at Damerham Village Fair

Teddy bare hunt helps raise charity funds at Damerham Village Fair

IF you went down to Damerham Village Fair you will have had a nice surprise – teddy bears included! Among…