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Published on April 25, 2023

Great success for sewing day for period poverty

Volunteers in Dilton Marsh managed to make an impressive 200 reusable sanitary pads on Saturday 25th March to support refugees across the world at the fourth sewing day organised by…

Donations to food banks helps make Easter egg-stra special for those in need

The team of volunteers at Westbury Area Network (WAN) have reported an egg-cellent Easter with generous donations to the food bank received from across the community. As the cost-of-living crisis…

Pet food bank is here for those that need it

ORGANISERS of a local pet food bank say they are there to help pet owners in the area who may be struggling to feed their pets due to financial pressures. …

Food bank teams up with Westbury Yarn Bombers to distribute warm packs

WESTBURY Area Network (WAN) volunteers have continued their work to support the most vulnerable in the community throughout the cost-of-living crisis over the winter months, by distributing warm packs alongside…

Community fridge drives town’s efforts to reduce food waste

The team of volunteers behind Westbury’s community fridge have reported that a growing awareness of the need to reduce excessive food waste, coupled with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis,…

Volunteer drivers needed to help charity

AS Westbury Area Network (WAN) continues to extend support to more vulnerable members of the community, the team are urgently looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver food parcels and…

Wiltshire Council hosts careers fair to showcase range of exciting roles

COULD you work with young people? Would you like a role in leisure? How about working in highways and transport? What about providing care for people who have just left…

New debt advice service at Crosspoint

THE local community support centre, Crosspoint, is set to offer a new professional service that will offer advice and support for those experiencing financial difficulty.  The Community Money Advice (CMA)…

‘Will there be a Westbury Festival this year? Watch this space’

ORGANISERS of the Westbury Festival, the town’s fortnight-long music and arts festival, have said they may not be able to hold a festival this year due to a lack of…

Food bank festive appeal gathers pace

WESTBURY Area Network (WAN) members say they have been delighted with the initial response to their Christmas appeal for food bank donations.  To help boost contributions, volunteers will be joining…

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