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Chicken, leek and pancetta shortcrust pie with mash, beans and gravy at the Gladstone Arms

Eating Out: Pie and mash at the Gladstone Arms

IT'S been a few years since I visited the Gladstone Arms in Chippenham, but I've been hearing good things about the menu of late.

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Sue McGeever, Carers lead and some members of the patient participation group

Information for carers at Corsham surgery afternoon tea

THE Porch Surgery in Corsham held its annual carers' afternoon tea at Corsham Town Hall on Tuesday, March 5. The event was extremely well organised by Sue McGeever, carers' lead and record numbers attended this year's event.
Steve and Allison Bucknell who are taking part in Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s abseil at Avon Gorge

Couple take on abseiling challenge for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

ROYAL Wootton Bassett couple Allison and Steve Bucknell are preparing to challenge themselves for Wiltshire Air Ambulance by abseiling down Avon Gorge in Bristol.
The Disabled Online Cyber Cafe receives £200

Cyber Cafe users Living Better thanks to Asda cash

The Disabled On Line Cyber Café was pleased to receive a £200 donation from Asda recently as a result of the store’s charity support initiative the green token scheme.
Fred Thompson and Dan Tucker, critical care paramedics at Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Newly qualified paramedics praise air ambulance fundraisers

TWO newly qualified specialist paramedics in critical care at Wiltshire Air Ambulance have praised people who fundraise for the charity.
The catering team at the RUH

RUH catering team win award for dishing up fresh, healthy meals

THE team behind patient meals at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has been honoured for its dedication to putting fresh, healthy and locally-sourced produce on the menu.

Gill Watson (left) celebrates retiring from Haine & Smith Opticians with partner Gary Walters

Optometrist to retire after 40-year career

OPTOMETRIST Gill Watson is retiring from the Haine and Smith opticians after a career in optics spanning 40 years.

A woman working on watercolor painting with other students in spacious studio.

New Make a Friend project tackles isolation by bringing people together

AN initiative to help bring people together and connect them with their communities has been launched by Carer Support Wiltshire and Wiltshire Council.
Trowbridge Birthing unit

Midwives face longer travel in proposed changes to maternity unit

CAMPAIGNERS who want Trowbridge birthing unit to continue delivering babies have urged people to share their views in the last few days in the consultation on its future.

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: Opportunity to view new homeless provision in TrowbridgePic: Dominic Argar

A warm place to break cycle of homelessness

BEHIND the front door of a home in Trowbridge is a team dedicated to helping people get off the streets and end the cycle of homelessness.