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Wiltshire Council has provided an update on its plans to develop a new leisure centre in Trowbridge following recent confirmation of its preferred location in the county town.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging people to reach for their swimming costumes and keep cool in the pool with swim loyalty promotions and intensive lessons this summer.

Wiltshire libraries are encouraging families with children aged 4 to 11 to join in the popular and free Summer Reading Challenge from Saturday 15 July, which aims to inspire children to read as much as they can.

We are delighted to be supporting Kit out the Nation to help provide sports equipment to children and young people who need it to get more active.

Library staff have used innovative approaches to continue providing online resources and group sessions during the pandemic, including rhyme times, story times, tea and chat sessions, book reviews, author talks and 'how to' guides

It's now less than two months to go until all Wiltshire Council owned leisure centres are managed directly by the council.

Ten leisure centres currently managed by Places Leisure will transfer to Wiltshire Council later this year

Art fans and book lovers will be able to once again enjoy the Edwin Young Gallery, reopening on Thursday 20 May, and some longer opening hours at libraries across Wiltshire from Monday 17 May.

Wiltshire Council is delighted to confirm that all council-run leisure centres will reopen on 3 December.

Some of our libraries will be here for you during restrictions