Health & Wellbeing

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Resident Joan Coundley was allowed to be the skipper Picture: Barchester Healthcare

Residents enjoy sunny boat trip on the Solent

CARE home residents in Landford made the most of the beautiful weather by getting out on the Solent. The Cedars…

How to spot signs of dementia in your loved ones

A CARE expert at a Salisbury care home has revealed five lesser-known signs that a loved one could have…

Appeal to look out for the homeless during heatwave

AS a heatwave hits Wiltshire, charity Alabaré is asking more people to spare a thought for the homeless. Temperatures are…

The Amesbury visiting Alabaré Learning Disability House Picture: Alabaré

Amesbury Mayor learns how homeless charity is making a real difference

THE mayor of Amesbury, councillor Dr Monica Devendran, visited two of Alabaré’s local services last Thursday (June 12). Alabaré provides…

Donations can still be made now Picture: Spencer Mulholland

Pictures: Jail & Bail fundraiser raises impressive £23,000 for Salisbury Hospice Charity

SALISBURY Hospice Charity’s Jail & Bail fundraiser made a triumphant return to the city centre last week. Six ‘notorious’ business…

Sylvia set the standard when she first joined the bowls club Picture: Wilton Place/ Barchester

Wish comes true for trailblazing, bowls-loving, care home resident

A WOMAN who has been described as a trailblazer for leading the charge of getting more women in bowls…

Dr Helen and Dr Lexi Picture: Dr Helen

New private GP – offering weight loss injections – opens in Ringwood

A NEW private GP offering specialist medical services such as weight loss injections has opened in Ringwood. The Dr Helen…

500 walkers joined in with the event Picture: Jon Bolton/JLawrence Photography

£85,000 raised for Naomi House & Jacksplace at Clarendon Way Walk

A CHARITY challenge which saw 500 people walk the distance between Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral has been hailed…

Beavers being presented with their badges Picture: Wilton Place Care Home

Generations connect as care home residents enjoy fun and games with Beavers

BEAVERS from the 1st Wilton Scout Group enjoyed an evening of fun and games with residents at Wilton Place…

Caroline (left) with Clare in the New Inn garden during their leaving party Picture: South and East Wiltshire Read Easy

Pair who launched charity that helps adults to read across Salisbury area to step down

TWO pioneers who launched a literary charity that helps adults to read across the Salisbury area are now moving…