Our staff have been overwhelmed by the support shown for them each Thursday for Clap For Our Carers. We would love to be able to share with them what’s happening in streets around Wiltshire at 8pm each Thursday. Please send us your videos and pictures of what’s happening in your streets via our social media… read more
The link below has advice about how to comply with Ramadan during Covid-19: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52363397
People with a passion for railway heritage can now enjoy the various displays and exhibitions from Swindon’s STEAM Museum from the comfort of their own homes during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown period. The Swindon Borough Council-owned museum, which is currently closed to the public, is offering free virtual 360-degree tours of its popular exhibits. Isambard… read more
Dear resident, I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well, as we continue to get through this challenging situation. The Swindon community continues to pull together, particularly to support our most vulnerable residents who depend on emergency food supplies and medication being delivered to them by the Council, partners and our fantastic volunteers…. read more
Home is ‘where the art is’ …That’s the message from Swindon Museum and Art Gallery which has just launched a new digital project to bring its collection of modern art to people’s living rooms. The project, which has been dubbed ‘Art on Tour At Home’, will enable the public to engage with the gallery’s modern… read more
Swindon Borough Council is urging members of the public to look after their mental and physical health during the coronavirus outbreak after the Government extended the current lockdown period until May. As a result, the Council has published important advice on its website that residents can follow to ensure they keep fit and healthy during… read more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, Wiltshire Police and partners are backing a government campaign supporting victims of domestic abuse. The “you are not alone” campaign aims to let anyone who may be at home with a violent or abusive partner during the lockdown know that help is still at hand… read more
Six crimes linked to the Coronavirus pandemic were recorded by Wiltshire Police last week. Between April 13-19, the Force: • Recorded 58 incidents linked to COVID19 • Recorded 6 crimes linked to COVID19 • Issued 47 Fixed Penalty Notices • Made 4 arrests linked to breaches in the COVID19 national guidelines Assistant Chief Constable Mark… read more
Please view or download the dementia friendly newsletter for April 2020. It contains information about how to get help and support, as well as resources and activities for people living with dementia, carers and care workers. View or download dementia friendly newsletter (pdf)