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Take on a 'One Mile Challenge' on National Fitness Day - Wednesday 16 September
Five Rivers Leisure Centre will be offering free access to residents on Wednesday 16 September and Wiltshire Council is offering a number of promotional deals and inviting leisure centre users and local residents to take on a countywide one-mile challenge inspired by this year's theme, 'Powered by You'. Residents are encouraged to complete a mile using a treadmill, exercise bike, cross trainer, rowing machine or by swimming a mile in the pool, highlighting how every step, st
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5 days ago


Local 'Wellbeing' guided walks
A national charitable group, Ramblers UK, organises short 'Wellbeing' walks in the Salisbury area. Included in the current programme are these walks local to Stratford sub Castle: Thursday 17 September at 10.00 - meet by the footbridge near Five RIvers Centre A choice of a 60 mins or a 90 mins walk. Friday 18 September at 10.00 - meet at the café kiosk in the centre of Victoria Park 30 mins Details and joining instructions are here: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wel
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Sep 8


Friends of St Lawrence Church - next event -tickets are now on sale
Friends of St Lawrence talk - Friday 2nd October at 7.30 pm in the Reading Room. Our speaker will be Clare Waddell, who many of you will know as a fellow resident of Stratford sub Castle. Clare is a dietitian at Salisbury District Hospital and has worked in the field of nutrition for more than 30 years. Clare's talk is titled "Can We Make Stratford sub Castle a Blue Zone?". For anyone unfamiliar with the term, Blue Zones are regions of the world where people not only tend to
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Aug 28


Local 'Wellbeing Walks' 2026
The latest programme for two grades of local guided walks - Footsteps to Fitness and Doorstep Walks - confirming dates from January to Aoril 2026, has been published. Organised by Ramblers Wellbeing Walks - Salisbury , the initiative is supported by Salisbury City Council. Local meeting points include Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre, Castle Inn, and VIctoria Park. 'Footsteps to Fitness' are 30 minute walks suitable for new walkers, those recovering from illness or s
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Jan 1


Text messages and emails from Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury District Hospital may contact patients by using Text messages from the number 07860 039092 and emails from no-reply@drdoctor.co.uk The NHS Salisbury website explains: Source - Salisbury District Hospital "We have partnered with DrDoctor to support sending digital communications about your care. Patients will receive text message and/or email reminders about upcoming outpatient appointments they have at the hospital. Text messages may also now be used for informat
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Nov 27, 2025


'PLEASE clean up after your dog' - Raising awareness/responsibilities
Following concerns about the failure of some dog owners to clean up after their dogs, Salisbury City Council has displayed notices at the entrances to Hudson's Field, to remind owners of their responsibilities. Owned and maintained by Salisbury City Council, Hudson's Field is located between Stratford Road and Castle Road and is open to to the public to walk around and for other recreational uses. It's a great place to fly a kite or throw a frisbie, or for children to learn
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Oct 31, 2025


Air Quality Monitoring Device installed at Stratford School
An air quality monitor was recently installed at the primary school. The monitor was provided by the Wiltshire Community Air Network as...
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Aug 9, 2025


Please read this if you (or someone you know) might feel vulnerable during a power cut
Following Storm Darragh in December 2024, Wiltshire Council gave this advice: "I f you know of any vulnerable people in your communities,...
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Dec 15, 2024


Community Transport - South Wiltshire
If you find it difficult to get out and about from your home - or know someone in that situation - an established Salisbury charity Community Transport - South Wiltshire (CTSW) may be able to help. The CTSW charity provides a lifeline helping to relieve loneliness and isolation and supports local people in the Salisbury area. On weekdays there is a door-to-door car service available to book in order to visit family and friends, to go shopping, attend leisure activities or att
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Mar 31, 2024


Follow-up on Defibrillator Demonstration
During the Demonstration on 21 March, the trainer (Paul) mentioned that if you need to contact the emergency services from somewhere...
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Mar 22, 2024


Health activity trackers and blood pressure monitors available to borrow from Wiltshire libraries
News from Wiltshire Council Want to improve your health and fitness and see how the changes you make are having an impact? You can now...
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Nov 3, 2023
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