Parents and Carers Events
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| Monday 5th October 2026
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South Wiltshire National Autistic Society Return to Face-to Face Support Meetings
South Wiltshire National Autistic Society have returned to face-to-face support meetings. The aim of the group is to provide individuals, friends and family help, support and information with all aspects of the spectrum and is open to all ages. The group meets on the 1st Monday of the month (expect bank holidays, then it will be the following Monday)
Where: Tesco community room, Southampton Road, Salisbury.
When: 1st Monday of the month, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
For more information, please call 07795368113, Email: southwiltshire.branch@nas.org.uk, visit the [NAS Website] or the South Wilts NAS Branch [Facebook page].
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 5th October 2026
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[Community First] is working in partnership with [Age UK Wiltshire], Alzheimer’s Support, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action, under the umbrella, ‘Carers Together Wiltshire’.
Community First will be hosting parent carer support groups both face to face and online each month. In addition to this, from April 2025 onwards Carers Together Wiltshire will be working in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire to support them in running some of their carer cafes and support groups. This includes supporting them to run their monthly parent Carer group from the Bear Hotel in Devizes.
The date for the next Trowbridge group is:
• Monday 5th October 2026 - 10:30am - 12:00pm, Cesar's Coffee, 29 The Gateway, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8FZ
No need to book.
For future dates and groups in other areas, please click [HERE]
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 7th October 2026
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An online through Teams get together with other SEND parents, carers and professionals who understand.
These sessions are usually once a month, 7pm-9pm
Tickets are free but you do need to book. For more information, please click [HERE]
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 7th October 2026
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Social Prescriber Drop-in Trowbridge Library
First Wednesday of the month 9:30-12:30
Are you an adult who is struggling to manage your health and wellbeing? Your social prescriber from the local GP surgery may be able to help you.
Drop into Trowbridge library on the first Wednesday of the month to find out more. Social prescribers can put you in touch with the people and activities that might help you to feel better. This could be an introduction to a community group, a new activity or a local club. Or support to find legal advice or debt counselling.
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 7th October 2026
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[Community First] is working in partnership with [Age UK Wiltshire], Alzheimer’s Support, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action, under the umbrella, ‘Carers Together Wiltshire’.
Community First will be hosting parent carer support groups both face to face and online each month. In addition to this, from April 2025 onwards Carers Together Wiltshire will be working in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire to support them in running some of their carer cafes and support groups. This includes supporting them to run their monthly parent Carer group from the Bear Hotel in Devizes.
The date for the next Salisbury group is:
• Wednesday 7th October 2026 - 10:30am - 12:00pm, Cosy Club, 49 New Street, Salisbury SP1 2PH
No need to book.
For future dates and groups in other areas, please click [HERE]
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| Other for ages
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| Every week from Thursday 3rd September until Thursday 15th October 2026
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Friendship Chat Café
open every Thursday morning 10:00-12:00 pm
Open Door Warminster run four chat cafés, these are friendly, welcoming groups where you can connect with other people who genuinely understand how you are feeling – whether that’s feeling lonely, dealing with cancer or struggling with grief.
Over a hot drink you can simply talk about whatever matters to you in that moment.
All groups are held at the fully accessible Athenaeum Centre, 18-20 High Street, Warminster, BA12 9AE. They are drop-in and completely free.
Have a look at their [website] for more information.
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 12th October 2026
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The Comfort Cafe, Trowbridge & Westbury - A Space for Neurodivergent and Socially Anxious Women (aged 18+)
Feeling Anxious? Come along to the Comfort Cafe and have a chat with people who understand.
Emmanuel's Yard
Fortnightly (Fridays - next dates: 4th Sept, 18th Sept, 2nd Oct, 16th Oct, 30th Oct)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Emmanuel's Yard is located at Church Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8RZ. It is a community building and church building.
The Old Town Hall
Monthly (Mondays - next dates: 14th Sept, 12th October).
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Old Town Hall is located on Market Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EQ
Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury
Fortnightly (Tuesdays - next dates: 1st Sept, 15th Sept, 29th Sept, 13th Oct, 27th Oct).
10:30am - 12:30pm
Leigh Park Community Centre is located on Leigh Park Way, Westbury BA13 3FN
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 12th October 2026
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Navigate SEND Together - Trowbridge
Are you are parent carer or loved one of a child or young person living with SEND?
Pop in for a chat at the Wiltshire Family Hub in Trowbridge. Meet other parents and carers, share experiences and connect with the Family Navigators and Spurgeon's Volunteers.
This is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
When: the second Monday of the month, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Wiltshire Family Hub, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN
Please note this session is subject to change, Please see the [[https://www.facebook.com/FamilyHubWiltshirecouncil/ Family Hub Facebook
page]] for any updates.
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 13th October 2026
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The Comfort Cafe, Trowbridge & Westbury - A Space for Neurodivergent and Socially Anxious Women (aged 18+)
Feeling Anxious? Come along to the Comfort Cafe and have a chat with people who understand.
Emmanuel's Yard
Fortnightly (Fridays - next dates: 4th Sept, 18th Sept, 2nd Oct, 16th Oct, 30th Oct)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Emmanuel's Yard is located at Church Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8RZ. It is a community building and church building.
The Old Town Hall
Monthly (Mondays - next dates: 14th Sept, 12th October).
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Old Town Hall is located on Market Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EQ
Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury
Fortnightly (Tuesdays - next dates: 1st Sept, 15th Sept, 29th Sept, 13th Oct, 27th Oct).
10:30am - 12:30pm
Leigh Park Community Centre is located on Leigh Park Way, Westbury BA13 3FN
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 14th October 2026
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The Haven - Corsham
The Haven is a free parent support group for families with any neurodivergent children/ young people (ADHD, autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, dyspraxia and dyslexia). It’s a place where parent carers can share experiences and strategies together.
The group is led by Debbie Riall who previously worked as an autism specialist. She has also written a number of books relating to autism which offer practical strategies for both families and professionals.
The Haven runs one morning each month at Rudloe Community Centre, Corsham and there is also a monthly evening group at Corsham Baptist Church.
For session dates and more information, please see the poster below and contact Debbie at:- debbier@corshambaptists.org
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| Other for ages
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| Friday 16th October 2026
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The Comfort Cafe, Trowbridge & Westbury - A Space for Neurodivergent and Socially Anxious Women (aged 18+)
Feeling Anxious? Come along to the Comfort Cafe and have a chat with people who understand.
Emmanuel's Yard
Fortnightly (Fridays - next dates: 4th Sept, 18th Sept, 2nd Oct, 16th Oct, 30th Oct)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Emmanuel's Yard is located at Church Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8RZ. It is a community building and church building.
The Old Town Hall
Monthly (Mondays - next dates: 14th Sept, 12th October).
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Old Town Hall is located on Market Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EQ
Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury
Fortnightly (Tuesdays - next dates: 1st Sept, 15th Sept, 29th Sept, 13th Oct, 27th Oct).
10:30am - 12:30pm
Leigh Park Community Centre is located on Leigh Park Way, Westbury BA13 3FN
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 20th October 2026
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Self-Help Group for Unpaid Carers in Lyneham and Bradenstoke
The Toucan Café is a self-help group for unpaid carers that meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
Health professionals and members of support organisations visit the cafe on invitation, to help with advice and support.
You can be sure of a warm welcome, join for a coffee/tea, hosted by Sue, John and Stevie.
Meetings are held alternatively at The Cross Keys Inn, Bradenstoke and Cotswold House, Lyneham.
Upcoming dates
The Cross Keys Inn, Bradenstoke on:
- Tuesday 17th March 2026
- Tuesday 19th May 2026
- Tuesday 21st July 2026
- Tuesday 15th September 2026
- Tuesday 17th November 2026
Cotswold House, Lyneham on:
- Tuesday 20th January 2026
- Tuesday 17th February 2026
- Tuesday 21st April 2026
- Tuesday 16th June 2026
- Tuesday 19th August 2026
- Tuesday 20th October 2026
See the [Bradenstoke and Lyneham Toucan Café webpage] for more dates and information.
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 20th October 2026
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The Haven - Corsham
The Haven is a free parent support group for families with any neurodivergent children/ young people (ADHD, autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, dyspraxia and dyslexia). It’s a place where parent carers can share experiences and strategies together.
The group is led by Debbie Riall who previously worked as an autism specialist. She has also written a number of books relating to autism which offer practical strategies for both families and professionals.
The Haven runs one morning each month at Rudloe Community Centre, Corsham and there is also a monthly evening group at Corsham Baptist Church.
For session dates and more information, please see the poster below and contact Debbie at:- debbier@corshambaptists.org
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 21st October 2026
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[Community First] is working in partnership with [Age UK Wiltshire], Alzheimer’s Support, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action, under the umbrella, ‘Carers Together Wiltshire’.
Community First will be hosting parent carer support groups both face to face and online each month.
The date for the next Devizes group is:
• Wednesday 21st October 2026 - 10:30am - 12:00pm, The Bear Hotel, 2-3 The Market Place, Devizes SN10 1HS
No need to book.
For future dates and groups in other areas, please click [HERE]
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| Other for ages
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| Thursday 22nd October 2026
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[Community First] is working in partnership with [Age UK Wiltshire], Alzheimer’s Support, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action, under the umbrella, ‘Carers Together Wiltshire’.
Community First will be hosting parent carer support groups both face to face and online each month.
The dates for the face-to-face groups can be found [HERE].
Parent Carer Virtual Groups in 2026
Informal and friendly online meeting. Chat and connect with other Parent Carers.
• Thursday 22nd October 2026 (7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in)
For the virtual sessions, please email jo.hiller-culley@carerstogetherwiltshire.org.uk for the link.
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 27th October 2026
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The Comfort Cafe, Trowbridge & Westbury - A Space for Neurodivergent and Socially Anxious Women (aged 18+)
Feeling Anxious? Come along to the Comfort Cafe and have a chat with people who understand.
Emmanuel's Yard
Fortnightly (Fridays - next dates: 4th Sept, 18th Sept, 2nd Oct, 16th Oct, 30th Oct)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Emmanuel's Yard is located at Church Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8RZ. It is a community building and church building.
The Old Town Hall
Monthly (Mondays - next dates: 14th Sept, 12th October).
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Old Town Hall is located on Market Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EQ
Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury
Fortnightly (Tuesdays - next dates: 1st Sept, 15th Sept, 29th Sept, 13th Oct, 27th Oct).
10:30am - 12:30pm
Leigh Park Community Centre is located on Leigh Park Way, Westbury BA13 3FN
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| Other for ages
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| Friday 30th October 2026
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The Comfort Cafe, Trowbridge & Westbury - A Space for Neurodivergent and Socially Anxious Women (aged 18+)
Feeling Anxious? Come along to the Comfort Cafe and have a chat with people who understand.
Emmanuel's Yard
Fortnightly (Fridays - next dates: 4th Sept, 18th Sept, 2nd Oct, 16th Oct, 30th Oct)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Emmanuel's Yard is located at Church Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8RZ. It is a community building and church building.
The Old Town Hall
Monthly (Mondays - next dates: 14th Sept, 12th October).
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Old Town Hall is located on Market Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EQ
Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury
Fortnightly (Tuesdays - next dates: 1st Sept, 15th Sept, 29th Sept, 13th Oct, 27th Oct).
10:30am - 12:30pm
Leigh Park Community Centre is located on Leigh Park Way, Westbury BA13 3FN
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| Other for ages
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