KINDHEARTED people have been rallying around after the Forest Journal and Avon Advertiser called for people to dig deep to help keep a Fordingbridge community centre alive. Last week we told you about the elderly people who are desperately
THERE are more violent criminals and sex offenders living in Hampshire than at any other time and the county's top policeman has called for more cash to improve their supervision. Chief Constable Paul Kernaghan has called for extra Government funding
AFTER the euphoria surrounding last season's fairytale FA Cup run, Salisbury City will be keen for another adventure in the famous old competition. And having been drawn at home to one of the biggest names in non-league football, Whites have the perfect
Sponsored by ONE of the highlights of the ceremony was the presentation to three doormen from the Chapel Nightclub whose quick thinking and first aid skills saved a woman's life. Brendan Jeynes, Andy Collingwood and Shaun Whatley were on duty at the
THE lives of children at Hyde Primary School are enriched with music thanks to the hard work and dedication of Rob Dalziell. He has composed music and written plays for countless school productions, often in his own time. "It's a God given gift - I'm
COMPASSION, understanding and a loving determination to support their family through good times and bad saw Ken and Wendy Glover win a well deserved People Award. The couple were nominated by their son, Paul, and his wife, Sarah, who told us how they
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Shirley Holmes, Jenny Skinner and Carol Dean, also known as the breast care team from Salisbury District Hospital, were overjoyed at being announced winners in the Health Workers category. "The fact that we
Sponsored by CANCER survivor Michael Beck's charity walks with his trusty wheelbarrow "Wally" have made him something of a legend in local fundraising circles. During the last four years 74-year-old Michael has completed four half marathons, pushing
Sponsored by A WEEKEND getting drenched in the New Forest kicked off Jeff Butt's love affair with orienteering 12 years ago. Jeff, who lives in Woodfalls, had seen an advertisement for the activity at the Ringwood leisure centre, and thought he'd
JANE Coburn's priorities changed around ten years ago when she was only given months to live because of leukaemia. She did not start thinking about herself however, but about other people and it is this caring for others that led to Jane being awarded
A TOTAL of 54 local heroes from all walks of life were nominated for the 2007 People Awards. Our thanks go to our readers who nominated them and, of course, to all the nominees for all they do to make life better for those around them. Pillar of the
LAST December, more than 600 young people wove their way through the freezing fog of Salisbury's streets bearing twinkling lanterns they had made and decorated themselves at workshops run by community artist, Alex Grant. So successful was the Lanterns
MODEST, selfless Doreen Till is a most valuable and valued member of our community, said Anne Lyons in nominating Doreen for a Journal People Award. And a delighted Doreen was, in her own words, "quite simply elated" on hearing her name called out as
IN addition to the main People Award winners, five nominees were given citations recognising the role they have played in bringing joy to others. Octogenarian pianist, Lila Grisley, is well known on the Salisbury musical scene, and she still regularly
THERE were tears of joy, heartfelt hugs and whoops of delight at Salisbury Arts Centre on Sunday as the 2007 People Awards gave a touching thank you to some very special people. Now in its fourth year, the event was a celebration of the kindness, commitment
Sponsored by MOTHER figure, Sue Clissold, has been supporting vulnerable young families and homeless people for nearly 20 years, ensuring her home in Clarendon always has a welcoming family atmosphere. Sue lives at Haven Court and provides a family
ORGANISERS of this year's "Poppy" Remembrance Concert are being allowed to have free use of Salisbury City Hall, saving them more than £1,000. The 2007 concert on Sunday, November 4, is having a facelift to bring it more in line with the Royal Albert
PEOPLE across south Wiltshire may soon be able to collect their pensions and buy stamps and postal orders from their local churches. Church buildings are often the hub of rural communities and the possibility of them doubling as post offices is to be
