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It’s your chance to shine, Chippenham groups are told
Preparations are well under way for one of the biggest free events in Chippenham’s calendar – the Family Fun Day at John Coles Park. Hundreds have been turning out to the ever-popular event for nearly 20 years, and this summer organisers at Chippenham
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What a week that was in Pewsey
Students have spent a week showcasing their artistic talents at Pewsey Vale School and Arts College, which culminated in an exhibition of art, dance and drama in the school hall. Headteacher Carol Grant praised the artistic skills of her students and
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Charity's help proves vital for Devizes couple
Pensioner Phyllis Filmore has told how she has come to rely on a charity to help her care for her husband Maurice, who has Alzheimer’s Disease. As Alzheimer’s Support, the county’s aid charity for the condition, celebrates its 20th anniversary, Mrs Filmore
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Devizes teens bowled over by sport
Bowls is not a sport generally associated with young people but in Devizes teenagers are enjoying learning the game. For the past four weeks PE students at Devizes School have been playing bowls at nearby Devizes Bowls Club under the tutelage of experienced
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Boost for Froxfield's big band
Phoenix Brass, the Froxfield-based brass band, is delighted to have received £500 from the Hungerford Masonic Lodge towards buying an euphonium. The instrument will be used by new players in the training band which meets each Saturday morning at the
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Special thanks to a Potterne grandma
Grateful pupils at Five Lanes Primary School in Potterne made a surprise visit to thank volunteer Jose Jousiffe who has retired after 20 years. Mrs Jousiffe, 75, had gone into the school (and previously when it was Potterne Primary School)
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Chippenham family keeps Daniel's memory alive
The family of Daniel Chiles, who died from a rare form of cancer at the age of 18, have visited the hospital that cared for him to find out how the £10,000 they have raised in his memory has benefited young patients. Over the past three years Daniel’
