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...anything and everything you know and would like to share with others!
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If you are new to Aldbourne and would like to know more about the facilities and community, there is an 'Aldbourne Welcome Pack.'  Contact Judi Henson 541395 or Angie Saunders 540176.

There is a free mini bus service 'The Ramsbury Flyer' that takes patients to the Local Surgery on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings.  Contact Ramsbury Surgery on 520366 to find out more.  Or CLICK HERE

Age Concern to become Age UK
Did you know that if you need help with care, it is available via a simple assessment of need? Care for all ages and abilities; personal care, respite care - whatever your need is, help is available.  Age concern has more information.

Visit Wiltshire tourism services
Visit Willtshire provides tourism services on behalf of Wiltshire Council. You can view online versions of the VisitWiltshire brochures and guides for 2010 using the these links Wiltshire Where to Stay 2010 Wiltshire What to Do 2010 , Wiltshire Groups Guide 2010 (please note the viewer requires the latest Adobe Flash player).  Why not also visit the VisitWiltshire  website.

UN has proclaimed 2010 as International Year of Youth
“The International Year is about advancing the full and effective participation of youth in all aspects of society,” UN Focal Point on Youth Nicola Shepherd said. “We encourage all sectors of society to work in partnership with youth and youth organizations to better understand their needs and concerns and to recognize the contributions that they can make to society.” 
Aldbourne is very lucky, it has already felt the strength and energy of young people when they are supported to achieve their potential. www.aldbourne-youthcouncil.co.uk is one example of many.

Aldbourne History Online
A really interesting site covering the history of Aldbourne.
 

"The church and village were used in the story 'the daemons' the village being called Devils End and the pub being called 'The Cloven Hoof', there is a short documentary about it here" -
(Thanks to Dan for submitting this information)

Wiltshire has a Family Information Service: 'ASK Wiltshire'

"Suporting parents and carers through the provision of information, advice and services"
Examples of information; where to get free legal advice, health advice, disability support, respite care, childcare, activity groups, education, support groups and benefit advice.  There is a direct Lo Call Helpline: 08457 585 072 or go direct to their website www.askwiltshire.org where you can search through directories of support online and find out more.

You might be eligible for a refund from the Water Board

Check the top right hand corner of your Water Bill.  There should be SWD (Surface Water Drainage.)  If your surface water does not go down the main sewer, you may be eligible for £9.43 per quarter rebate which can be claimed retrospectively as reported at February Parish Council meeting.  CLICK HERE AND GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE for further explanation about Surface Water Drainage.  CLICK HERE to claim a rebate for Surface Water Drainage.