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Wiltshire Council will raise the Ukrainian flag and take part in the moment of silence as residents are encouraged to look back on the last 12 months welcoming Ukraine guests to the county.

Wiltshire Council's libraries continue to be available for anyone who might need help, support, advice and comfort during the cost-of-living crisis.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging communities to get together to celebrate and mark the Coronation of King Charles III with local events involving as many people as possible.

May is Local and Community History Month and Wiltshire Council is celebrating local history with an array of events and exhibitions at libraries across the county.

Latest figures show more than 280 Wiltshire households have been matched with Ukrainian refugees as people fleeing the war-torn country start arriving in the county.

The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre has been awarded £10,000 to showcase the history of gardening through archives, activities and events, and promote its positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing.

A brand-new climbing centre has opened in Chippenham, built by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and run by The Climbing Academy (TCA), with funding from Wiltshire Council and Sports England.

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.