Find out about opportunities to volunteer across our spectacular nature reserves. Meet volunteer task leaders and try your hand at some practical tasks. Wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided! Booking essential; Please contact Matt Callaway on 07872117384 or mattc@wiltshirewildlife.org for more details.
Please take our Rural Crime Survey 2018
Don’t miss out on the chance to have your say about rural policing in Wiltshire. We are launching our second Rural Crime Survey to ensure rural communities can express what is important to them and feedback their thoughts on rural policing in Wiltshire. We would really appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey … Continue reading Please take our Rural Crime Survey 2018
Footpath Improvement and Maintenance
100 years ago most people in the parishes around Melksham used local paths to walk to town. These paths need regular attention to ensure that they continue to be passable. Recently, West Wilts Ramblers have surveyed of all the rights of way in the parish of Melksham Without. As a result, if you pass that … Continue reading Footpath Improvement and Maintenance
Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers
Action Fraud has received several reports indicating that sellers of items on online marketplace websites are falling victim to fraud by bogus buyers. Typically, the bogus buyers contact the seller wanting to purchase the item for sale and advise they will be sending the requested amount via PayPal or other electronic payment method. The seller … Continue reading Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers
Local Great British Spring Clean efforts are a huge success
15 local councils, schools and organisations have been out over the past month undertaking litter picks to make our communities a more pleasant place. Despite the snow, wind and rain, they have managed to collect over 250 bags of litter. A huge thank you to the 300 plus volunteers who have given up their time … Continue reading Local Great British Spring Clean efforts are a huge success
Age Friendly discussion at Melksham Area Board
On Wednesday 11th April the annual Older Person themed Melksham Area Board will take place at 2pm at the Assembly Hall. The focus this year will be on discussing deliverable, local projects that will help make the Melksham community area more ‘Age Friendly’. There is already so much being done by partner organisations, community groups … Continue reading Age Friendly discussion at Melksham Area Board
Alert – False Telephone Preference Service Calls
False claims of Telephone Preference Service: Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, falsely stating that they are calling from one of the well-known UK telecommunication service providers. They call victims claiming to provide a ‘Telephone Preference Service’ - an enhanced call-barring service, which includes barring international call centres. The fraudsters ask victims to confirm/provide their bank account … Continue reading Alert – False Telephone Preference Service Calls
Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Role
Wiltshire police have created a new Volunteer role to help the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Committee to support and build the Neighbourhood Watch Network in Wiltshire. Role Description: The Neighbourhood Watch scheme is a partnership intended to bring people together to make their communities safer. Neighbourhood Watch is the UK's largest voluntary movement. As the Wiltshire … Continue reading Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Role
Introduction of proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres
Background This briefing note updates you on the introduction of a proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres. From 9 April 2018, residents visiting the sites may be asked to provide a proof of address in order to use the household recycling centre. This must show that the visitor lives in Wiltshire (excluding the Swindon Borough … Continue reading Introduction of proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres
Praise for Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s new airbase by £250,000 donor.
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance’s state-of-the-art new airbase has been praised by the HELP (Helicopter Emergency Landing Pads) Appeal, which has generously funded the helipad with a £250,000 donation. Yesterday (22 February) Robert Bertram, Chief Executive of the HELP Appeal, visited the new airbase at Outmarsh Farm, Semington, near Melksham, for the first time since construction began. … Continue reading Praise for Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s new airbase by £250,000 donor.
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