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Published 21 October 2022
Gadgeteers inspire children to read over the summer
This year, 6,206 children across the county registered for the Summer Reading Challenge that ran in Wiltshire Council Libraries for eight weeks over the summer. This was an increase of 39% on last year.
Published 20 October 2022
Climate change Halloween event and climate lunch at Devizes library
This October, Devizes Library have partnered with Sustainable Devizes to provide resources and host activities and author talks on the theme of climate change.
Published 18 October 2022
Young people with SEND check out the many opportunities available post-16
Young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) from across Wiltshire checked out exciting options for the future at a special event last week.
Published 18 October 2022
New service helps carers when those they care for are in hospital
A new hospital liaison service will help carers when those they care for are in hospital, and in the often-difficult first few weeks after they return home.
Published 13 October 2022
Get Online Week 'Try one thing' bingo challenge
Wiltshire Council library staff have created a 'Try one thing' bingo challenge sheet to encourage people to become more confident online by completing a range of tasks during Get Online Week.
Published 10 October 2022
School admissions window now open for primary and secondary school applications
Wiltshire residents can now apply for primary and secondary school places for September 2023 entry, for children starting school for the first time or for children who are moving from a primary to secondary school or from an infant to junior school.
Published 6 October 2022
Marlborough Neighbourhood Plan legal challenge is refused
The Neighbourhood Planning process in Marlborough is expected to move to the referendum stage after a resident's application for a judicial review was refused by the High Court.
Published 5 October 2022
Never stop learning at Wiltshire Libraries
Wiltshire Council libraries are encouraging residents to never stop learning during national libraries week, 3 - 9 October, through a variety of events and activities for adults and young people.
Published 25 August 2021
Parents checklist of top tips for return to school and college
Top tips for parents and pupils to consider as schools and colleges return after the summer break.
Published 18 August 2021
Online content created by Wiltshire libraries during the pandemic reaches over 200,000 views
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
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