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The Gazette and Herald has launched an appeal to mark Age Concern Wiltshire's 60th anniversary. We want to raise £60,000 to help extend the charity's vital befriending service. This service recruits, trains and supports volunteers who provide much-needed help and companionship for hundreds of vulnerable elderly folk across the area.

We need our readers to help by making a donation or organising a fund-raising event. If you can help e-mail Lewis Cowen at lcowen@newswilts.co.uk

Charity unveils its new name

From left, Brian Deeley, chief executive of Age Uk Wiltshire, Alison Davis, PA to Mr Deeley, Maggie Capper, manager of Age UK Chippenham, and Mike Weston, chair of trustees of Age UK

3:42pm Thursday 6th May 2010

A charity which has supported local older people for 60 years has launched its new name.

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Charity boss steps down

7:00am Saturday 17th April 2010

Liddy Davidson is standing down after ten years as the head of Age Concern Wiltshire.

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Winning flip is a snip

10:39am Thursday 18th February 2010

Age Concern Wiltshire brought its 60th anniversary year to a resounding close with a huge turnout for its pancake races in Devizes Market Place on Tuesday.

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Egg on competitors in Devizes

11:43am Thursday 11th February 2010

Age Concern Wiltshire is expecting a pantastic turnout for its Pancake Races in Devizes Market Place on Tuesday.

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RAF hosts right royal knees-up

11:46am Thursday 21st January 2010

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will be a very special guest at a reception next week to celebrate Age Concern Wiltshire’s 60th anniversary.

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Flipping fundraiser

11:43am Thursday 21st January 2010

Three young brothers from Stockley, Calne, are already preparing themselves for Age Concern Wiltshire pancake races in Devizes.

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Thanks for all your help

11:48am Thursday 14th January 2010

Age Concern Wiltshire has paid tribute to people in the county who have rallied round to offer help to older people during the cold weather.

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Songbook strikes chord

1:47pm Thursday 7th January 2010

Residents at Ashgrove House in Purton, near Swindon, joined Age Concern Wiltshire’s Big 60 Challenge and raised cash for them by raising their voices in song.