Parents and Carers Events
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| Every week from Monday 10th November until Monday 16th February 2026
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Free Wellbeing Programme for Men
The Men's Wellbeing Programme is a new 12-week wellbeing programme for men aged 20-59.
The next programmes run on Mondays and are:-
Monday 3rd March 2025 - Monday 9th June 2025 - Melksham Forest
Monday 17th March 2025 until Monday 14th July 2025 - Trowbridge, evening sessions
Monday 14th July 2025 - Monday 6th October 2025 - Devizes (with Marlborough pickup)
Monday 10th November 2025 Monday - 16th February 2026 - Chippenham
What's In Store:
• Nature-based activities including green woodworking, practical conservation and bushcraft skills
• Confidence building
• Connection with others
• Techniques to help manage anxiety, stress and depression
For more information contact:-
Tel:- 07702 802961
Email:- wellbeing@wiltshirewildlife.org,
or view information on the [Wiltshire Wildlife website].
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| Training/courses for ages
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| Monday 19th January 2026
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Exploring Volunteering (Chippenham)
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| Training/courses for ages
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| Tuesday 20th January 2026
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Wiltshire Inclusive Activities - New 2026 Initiative
Do you have a child who is home-schooled and/or has SEND? Are you both looking for something fun, free, and welcoming to enjoy together on Tuesday mornings, once a month?
Wiltshire Inclusive Dance (WID) are working in partnership with the Sport & Physical Activity Team at Wiltshire Council and based on feedback from parents and carers, we’re launching a brand-new initiative in 2026 designed to bring families and children who are homeschooled and/or have SEND to be active together.
Parent Carer & Young Persons Activities (PCYP)
Here’s what a typical session will look like:
10:00 – 10:45 – The sports hall will be divided into two areas: one for parents/carers and one for the young people they care for. This means parents can enjoy their own activity while knowing their child is engaged and supported by trained staff.
10:45 – 11:00 – Break
11:00 – 11:30 – Everyone comes together for a fun, inclusive group activity.
11:30 – 12:00 – Complimentary refreshments and a relaxed space to socialise and build connections.
Session details:
Salisbury: First Tuesday of every month, starting Tuesday 6 January 2026, 10:00–12:00 at Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
Melksham: Third Tuesday of every month, starting Tuesday 20 January 2026, 10:00–12:00 at Melksham Community Campus
Please see the poster below for full details.
Please feel free to share this new and exciting session.
For bookings or further information, please email: wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 20th January 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:- theautrm1@gmail.com
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 20th January 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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| Wednesday 21st January 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 Devizes group is:
• Wednesday 21st January 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 January 2026
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Home Smart (Trowbridge)
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| Training/courses for ages
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| Every week from Thursday 8th January until Thursday 12th February 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 26th January 2026
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Building Maths Skills (Chippenham)
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| Wednesday 28th January 2026
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An online through Teams get together with other SEND parents, carers and professionals who understand.
These sessions are usually every other Wednesday at 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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| Thursday 29th January 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 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 29th January 2026 (7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in)
• Thursday 26th February 2026 (7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in)
• Thursday 26th March 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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| Friday 30th January 2026
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National Deaf Children's Society - Craft Afternoon for Deaf Children
An afternoon of crafty fun! Open to Children of ANY age with ANY level of hearing loss. Enjoy a chat with other parents and carers as the children connect with others like them.
When: Friday 30 January, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Where: Sarum St Pauls Primary School, 1 Richmond Rd, Salisbury SP2 7DH
For more information please contact Amy Collins your community connector for the National Deaf Children's Society Amy.collins@ndcs.org.uk
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 2nd February 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 2nd February 2026
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Creative Carers - Salisbury
Drop in and join us for a creative art/crafts session led by talented volunteers. No experience of crafts is necessarily – come along and enjoy some time to yourself, learn some new crafts and techniques and meet other unpaid carers. We meet on the first Monday of every month.
Take a look at their [Facebook page]
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 2nd February 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 2nd February 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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| Tuesday 3rd February 2026
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Wiltshire Inclusive Activities - New 2026 Initiative
Do you have a child who is home-schooled and/or has SEND? Are you both looking for something fun, free, and welcoming to enjoy together on Tuesday mornings, once a month?
Wiltshire Inclusive Dance (WID) are working in partnership with the Sport & Physical Activity Team at Wiltshire Council and based on feedback from parents and carers, we’re launching a brand-new initiative in 2026 designed to bring families and children who are homeschooled and/or have SEND to be active together.
Parent Carer & Young Persons Activities (PCYP)
Here’s what a typical session will look like:
10:00 – 10:45 – The sports hall will be divided into two areas: one for parents/carers and one for the young people they care for. This means parents can enjoy their own activity while knowing their child is engaged and supported by trained staff.
10:45 – 11:00 – Break
11:00 – 11:30 – Everyone comes together for a fun, inclusive group activity.
11:30 – 12:00 – Complimentary refreshments and a relaxed space to socialise and build connections.
Session details:
Salisbury: First Tuesday of every month, starting Tuesday 6 January 2026, 10:00–12:00 at Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
Melksham: Third Tuesday of every month, starting Tuesday 20 January 2026, 10:00–12:00 at Melksham Community Campus
Please see the poster below for full details.
Please feel free to share this new and exciting session.
For bookings or further information, please email: wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com
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| Wednesday 4th February 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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| Wednesday 4th February 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:- theautrm1@gmail.com
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 4th February 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 4th February 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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| Friday 6th February 2026
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WPCC’s Next Information Event – Friday 6th February 2026
We are delighted to announce that we are taking bookings for the WPCC’s Next Information Event - theme: Mental Health. This event will take place on Friday 6th February 2026 at The Civic Centre, Trowbridge. This event will run from 9.30am to 2.00pm (Registrations from 9.30am, event starts at 10.00am).
As usual, a key feature of our event will be our ‘Market Place’, where we anticipate over 40 services and providers across the local area will showcase their offer.
FREE Tea, Coffee, and Cake!
We will be providing free tea, coffee and cake throughout the event for all attendees.
We will be offering a free workshop at this event; please see the [WPCC's Pre-Event Information Booklet] for information about the workshop. Places for the workshop will be limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
There will also be a service update at 10am on how Mental Health Support Teams are evolving in Wiltshire (see the [pre-event Information Booklet] for more information).
The [Pre-Event Information Booklet] gives early information about what to expect from the event. Information in the booklet includes:
• Information about stands confirmed by mid-December 2025.
• Information about the free workshop and service update.
• A draft agenda.
• Link for booking places.
Parent carers will be able to claim car parking, travel and childcare expenses if attending the event.
Please share information about our event with everyone you know, we would love to welcome as many people as possible (see flyer below).
See the WPCC's virtual [Pre-Event Information Booklet] for lots more information about the event.
To go straight to the booking form, click [BOOK].
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| Monday 9th February 2026
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A new Social Prescribing drop-in session, headed up by the Social Prescribing Team across both Roundstone Surgery and Trowbridge Health Centre has been launched.
The team have just launched a second drop in held at the Civic Centre on the second Monday of the month from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
These drop-in sessions are in addition to the existing monthly drop in at Trowbridge Library, which is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am-12:30pm.
The sessions are designed to allow individuals to drop-in and learn more about Social Prescribing without receiving a formal referral. During the session the team are able to signpost individuals to local community groups and resources, assist with paperwork and form filling and also discuss if longer term, more formal support would be beneficial.
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 10th February 2026
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Meet and Chat to other Carers in Salisbury
If you are an unpaid carer who finds it difficult to attend daytime groups, Carer Corner may be just what you are looking for.
Carer Corner is new initiative that is being offered in partnership between Carers Together Wiltshire and Alabaré Riverside Sanctuary.
Come along for a chat, relax and catch-up with other unpaid carers; it’s all about connecting, having fun and looking after your mental well-being!
No need to book – just turn up on the day.
Please Note:- New visitors to the Sanctuary will need to register on arrival.
Carer Corner takes place at:- Riverside Sanctuary, 2 Watt Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
Next sessions:-
• Tuesday 13th January 2026
• Tuesday 10th February 2026
• Tuesday 10th March 2026
• Tuesday 7th April 2026
For more details and to double-check dates, please visit their [website]
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| Wednesday 11th February 2026
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An online through Teams get together with other SEND parents, carers and professionals who understand.
These sessions are usually every other Wednesday at 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 11th February 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 Devizes group is:
• Wednesday 11th February 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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| Tuesday 17th February 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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