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Men's wellbeing
Every week from Monday 14th July until Monday 6th October 2025
	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].
	Training/courses for ages

Men's wellbeing
Every week from Monday 14th July until Monday 6th October 2025
	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].
	Training/courses for ages

Creative carers
Monday 1st September 2025
	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]
	Other for ages

NAS Support Grp
Monday 1st September 2025
	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].
	Other for ages

Wellbeing
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
	Discovering Wellbeing (Salisbury)
	Training/courses for ages

Chat Group
Every week from Wednesday 3rd September until Wednesday 22nd October 2025
	Let's Talk is a bookable chat group run by a volunteer and parent of children with SEND, where families can discuss life looking after Children with SEND. When:- Wednesdays 12:30pm - 2:00pm (term time only) Where:- County Hall Family Hub, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 4YT Please click [HERE] to book a place.
	Other for ages

Health/Wellbeing
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
	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.
	Other for ages

SENDIASS drop in
Thursday 4th September 2025
	Wiltshire SENDIASS Drop-in Sessions [Wiltshire SENDIASS] aims to support children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents and carers by providing specific, easy to understand, information, advice and support on their rights in relation to the law. Their support is free, confidential and impartial. Wiltshire SENDIASS is now offering community drop-in sessions to provide an informal opportunity for Wiltshire families to meet their team, discuss any questions or concerns you may have and receive relevant advice and support in relation to these. There is no need to book, just simply drop in. Where and When the Drop-ins are Happening? • Warminster Library - Every second Monday of the month between 12:00pm and 2:00pm • Trowbridge County Hall Family Hub - Every third Monday of the month between 11:30am and 1:30pm • Chippenham Library - Every fourth Tuesday of the month between 11:00am and 1:00pm • Salisbury Library - Every first Thursday of the month between 10:30am and 12:30pm
	Other for ages

Friendship cafe
Every week from Thursday 4th September until Thursday 16th October 2025
	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.
	Other for ages

Wellbeing course
Friday 5th September 2025
	Wellbeing Course (Salisbury)
	Training/courses for ages

Health/Wellbeing
Monday 8th September 2025
	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. The next session will be on Monday 11th August 2025. 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.
	Other for ages

Support group
Monday 8th September 2025
	[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 8th September - 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]
	Other for ages

SENDIASS drop in
Monday 8th September 2025
	Wiltshire SENDIASS Drop-in Sessions [Wiltshire SENDIASS] aims to support children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents and carers by providing specific, easy to understand, information, advice and support on their rights in relation to the law. Their support is free, confidential and impartial. Wiltshire SENDIASS is now offering community drop-in sessions to provide an informal opportunity for Wiltshire families to meet their team, discuss any questions or concerns you may have and receive relevant advice and support in relation to these. There is no need to book, just simply drop in. Where and When the Drop-ins are Happening? • Warminster Library - Every second Monday of the month between 12:00pm and 2:00pm • Trowbridge County Hall Family Hub - Every third Monday of the month between 11:30am and 1:30pm • Chippenham Library - Every fourth Tuesday of the month between 11:00am and 1:00pm • Salisbury Library - Every first Thursday of the month between 10:30am and 12:30pm
	Other for ages

ARFID Info
Tuesday 9th September 2025
	Bristol Autism Support - free online sessions - New Date Added Bristol Autism Support run a series of online information sessions for parents and carers of autistic children (any age / no diagnosis required) in South West England. September Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - ARFID information Session:- Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm. For more information and to book a place, please click [HERE].
	Other for ages

Cuppa & chat
Wednesday 10th September 2025
	An online through Teams get together with other SEND parents, carers and professionals who understand. Every other Wednesday at 7pm-9pm Tickets are free but you do need to book. For more information, please click [HERE]
	Other for ages

Autism - sleep
Wednesday 10th September 2025
	Autism & Sleep Autism and Sleep information session:- Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm. This is an information session looking at autism and sleep and it will include support to help reduce stress around sleep. The presentation gives an overview of common sleep issues and tips and strategies that can help. The session is free and will be delivered over Zoom. It is for parents and carers of autistic individuals (no diagnosis required) living in South West England you must be registered in advance. For more information and to book a place, please click [HERE].
	Other for ages

Personal budgets
Wednesday 10th September 2025
	Bristol Autism Support - free online session Bristol Autism Support run a series of online information sessions for parents and carers of autistic children (any age / no diagnosis required) in South West England. Personal Budgets & Employing Personal Assistants:- Wednesday 10th September 2025, 10:00am to 12:00pm. For more information and to book a place, please click [HERE]
	Other for ages

Bournemouth trip
Wednesday 10th September 2025
	Free Trip to Bournemouth for Unpaid Carers and the Person they Care for, Living in Southern Wiltshire Carers Together Wiltshire is offering a free day of relaxation at Bournemouth Beach for unpaid carers who live in southern Wiltshire, in September. This includes places like: Alderbury, Allington, Britford, Cholderton, Clarendon Park, Coombe Bissett, Downton, Firsdown, Grimstead, Idmiston, Landford, Laverstock & Ford, Newton Tony, Odstock, Pitton and Farley, Redlynch, West Dean, Whiteparish, Winterbourne, and Winterslow. They will take care of everything, from lunch and transport, to fun activities. This trip is open to unpaid Carers, and the person they care for, who live in Southern Wiltshire. Date:- Wednesday 10th September 2025 Minibus pickups in Southern Wiltshire from 9:00am. Departing Bournemouth at 3:30pm. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now by calling:- 01380 710300 and press option 2.
	Other for ages

EYS Education
Thursday 11th September 2025
	Early Years educational support for children with SEND (Online session) By Contact Find out what educational support is available in Early Years settings for your child (aged 0-5) with additional needs (England). Thursday 11th September 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 Click [HERE]
	Training/courses for ages

First Aid
Friday 12th September 2025
	FREE First Aid Awareness Sessions Learn about basic first aid from St John’s Ambulance trained Volunteers. These will be offered throughout 2025 at a variety of locations. No booking is required. Just drop in. September Sessions:- Chippenham Library - Friday 12th September 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Corsham Library - Friday 26th September 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm If you have any questions please call 0800 9704669 or email:- WiltshireFamilyHubs@spurgeons.org
	Other for ages

SENDIASS drop in
Monday 15th September 2025
	Wiltshire SENDIASS Drop-in Sessions [Wiltshire SENDIASS] aims to support children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents and carers by providing specific, easy to understand, information, advice and support on their rights in relation to the law. Their support is free, confidential and impartial. Wiltshire SENDIASS is now offering community drop-in sessions to provide an informal opportunity for Wiltshire families to meet their team, discuss any questions or concerns you may have and receive relevant advice and support in relation to these. There is no need to book, just simply drop in. Where and When the Drop-ins are Happening? • Warminster Library - Every second Monday of the month between 12:00pm and 2:00pm • Trowbridge County Hall Family Hub - Every third Monday of the month between 11:30am and 1:30pm • Chippenham Library - Every fourth Tuesday of the month between 11:00am and 1:00pm • Salisbury Library - Every first Thursday of the month between 10:30am and 12:30pm
	Other for ages

Self-help group
Tuesday 16th September 2025
	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 20th May 2025 Tuesday 15th July 2025 Tuesday 16th September 2025 Tuesday 18th November 2025 Cotswold House, Lyneham on: Tuesday 15th April 2025 Tuesday 17th June 2025 Tuesday 19th August 2025 Tuesday 21st October 2025 See the [Bradenstoke and Lyneham Toucan Café webpage] for more dates and information.
	Other for ages

Toilet training
Tuesday 16th September 2025
	Brighter Beginnings: Toilet training children with SEND (age 0-5) England By Contact - for families with disabled children Advice and strategies for parent carers on how to toilet train a child (aged 0-5) with additional needs or disabilities. Online session: Tuesday 16th September 2025 19:00 - 21:00 Click [HERE] to book.
	Training/courses for ages

Exec functioning
Tuesday 16th September 2025
	Bristol Autism Support - free online session Bristol Autism Support run a series of online information sessions for parents and carers of autistic children (any age / no diagnosis required) in South West England. Executive Functioning Workshop:- Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am. For more information and to book a place, please click [HERE].
	Other for ages

Support group
Wednesday 17th September 2025
	Parent Carer Support Group 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. Dates are as follows:- . Parent Carer Group dates: 16th April 21st May 18th June 16th July 17th September All sessions take place 10.30am-12pm at The Bear Hotel, 2-3 The Market Place, Devizes SN10 1HS. No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more details, please visit the What’s On section of the [CSW website].
	Other for ages

EYS Social/Comm
Thursday 18th September 2025
	Supporting your child’s social communication skills (age 0-5) England By Contact - for families with disabled children For parents of children (aged 0-5) in England with a disability or additional needs including social communication challenges. Online session: Thursday 18th September 2025 19:00 - 21:00 Click [HERE] to book.
	Training/courses for ages

Teen wellbeing
Friday 19th September 2025
	Supporting My Teen With Wellbeing (Online session)
	Training/courses for ages

SENDFEST
Saturday 20th September 2025
	Inclusive SEND Festival Wiltshire Council is excited to share details of SENDFEST, a FREE inclusive day festival dedicated to celebrating and empowering young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). SENDFEST aims to bring together families, schools, support services, local organisations, and the wider community for a vibrant day of accessible activities, interactive workshops, live performances, and creative experiences, all tailored for young people of all abilities. Date:- Saturday 20th September 2025 Location:- Wiltshire Music Centre - Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DZ Time:- 10:00am - 6:00pm Highlights include:- • Archery • Face painting and craft zones • A high-energy silent disco • Live music and performances • A dedicated sensory space for regulation and calm • Refreshments and chill-out areas • Information from Wiltshire Council Staff members and local organisations about SEND Support. • A chance for children and families to get involved in shaping SEND Services within Wiltshire. If you have any questions about the event or for more information, please email:- voice@wiltshire.gov.uk. To book your free tickets, please click [HERE].
	Other for ages

SENDIASS drop in
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
	Wiltshire SENDIASS Drop-in Sessions [Wiltshire SENDIASS] aims to support children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents and carers by providing specific, easy to understand, information, advice and support on their rights in relation to the law. Their support is free, confidential and impartial. Wiltshire SENDIASS is now offering community drop-in sessions to provide an informal opportunity for Wiltshire families to meet their team, discuss any questions or concerns you may have and receive relevant advice and support in relation to these. There is no need to book, just simply drop in. Where and When the Drop-ins are Happening? • Warminster Library - Every second Monday of the month between 12:00pm and 2:00pm • Trowbridge County Hall Family Hub - Every third Monday of the month between 11:30am and 1:30pm • Chippenham Library - Every fourth Tuesday of the month between 11:00am and 1:00pm • Salisbury Library - Every first Thursday of the month between 10:30am and 12:30pm
	Other for ages

Carer Corner
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
	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 26th August 2025 • Tuesday 23rd September 2025
	Other for ages

Cuppa & chat
Wednesday 24th September 2025
	An online through Teams get together with other SEND parents, carers and professionals who understand. Every other Wednesday at 7pm-9pm Tickets are free but you do need to book. For more information, please click [HERE]
	Other for ages

Support group
Thursday 25th September 2025
	[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 2025 Informal and friendly online meeting. Chat and connect with other Parent Carers. • Thursday 25th September 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in) • Thursday 23rd October 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in) • Thursday 27th November 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in) • Thursday 18th December 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in) For the virtual sessions, please email jo.hiller-culley@carerstogetherwiltshire.org.uk for the link.
	Other for ages

First Aid
Friday 26th September 2025
	FREE First Aid Awareness Sessions Learn about basic first aid from St John’s Ambulance trained Volunteers. These will be offered throughout 2025 at a variety of locations. No booking is required. Just drop in. September Sessions:- Chippenham Library - Friday 12th September 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Corsham Library - Friday 26th September 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm If you have any questions please call 0800 9704669 or email:- WiltshireFamilyHubs@spurgeons.org
	Other for ages

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