Parents and Carers Events
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
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Support for parents of children with anxiety - Driving Digital Inclusion
Anxiety can be difficult to manage. This workshop discusses what anxiety is and gives you strategies to help your child.
Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm on Zoom
This workshop is delivered as part of Contact's Driving Digital Inclusion Programme.
This virtual workshop, aimed at parent carers of children with additional needs and disabilities, gives the opportunity to hear other parents' experiences, learn new strategies and share as much or as little of your story as you wish.
The workshop will cover:
What is Anxiety
What are the signs of Anxiety and how it can make you feel
What are the causes of Anxiety
Different types of Anxiety
Strategies to help recognise and manage anxiety.
Join this workshop to meet other parents and get some advice and support. This workshop will be held on Zoom.
For further info and to book, click on the following [link]
For support from Contact, please email info@contact.org.uk or see www.contact.org.uk
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Other for ages
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
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Bristol Autism Support Wiltshire Meet-Ups for July
Bristol Autism Support is offering a number of community coffee meet-ups in and near Wiltshire.
Sometimes talking to people who share similar experiences to yours means you are more likely to feel understood and get the support you need. People attend Autism Central coffee mornings for various reasons:-
• To ask for advice and support
• To chat to other parents and carers and share their experience with people who understand
• To meet others and make new friends
• To feel seen and heard
A warm welcome (and coffee) awaits you. No need to book just turn up on the day. See below for date, times and venues.
• Chippenham Coffee Morning - Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 12:30pm to 2:00pm - Grounded, 1 Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2BB
Autism Central offers a number of different events and sessions; visit [Eventbrite] to find out more.
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Other for ages
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Thursday 10th July 2025
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Wiltshire Dyslexia Celebration Event
There has been a lot of work in Wiltshire in the field of Dyslexia and literacy difficulties. The good practice in Wiltshire schools supporting Dyslexia has been recognised widely, including organisations such as [The Jamie Oliver Group].
To celebrate this, Wiltshire Council is holding a Dyslexia awareness afternoon on Thursday 10th July 2025 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at County Hall in Trowbridge.
As part of the event, there will be a talk about the Universal Screener, which is being piloted in Wiltshire alongside Aston University. This free screener will help identify strengths and needs in Year One, and will provide information about how to support next steps.
School staff, parents/carers and young people are welcome to attend this free event.
• Where:- Atrium, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN
• When:- Thursday 10th July 2025 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm
There will be guest speakers, presentations, displays, and cake! Take a look at the flyer HERE
Places are offered on a ‘first come first service’ basis and anyone interested in dyslexia is welcome to attend. Places can be booked by emailing:- Alison Szalay at dfs@wiltshire.gov.uk.
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Other for ages
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Friday 11th July 2025
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SEND Early Help Information Event - Marlborough
Are you a parent, carer, professional, setting or service provider supporting children and young people Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?
Are you interested in what Early Help support is available to you and your family?
Come along to a free information event in Marlborough, where you can speak to a wide range of professionals, services and providers in the Early Help and SEND arenas.
What to Expect
• Meet a variety of local organisations offering support, resources, and guidance for families navigating SEND and Early Help pathways.
• Chat with SEND specialists, Early Help teams, and education professionals to get advice tailored to your needs.
• Seek information and advice from the WPCC, SENDIASS, Family Hubs, and many more.
• Connect with other parent carers and professionals in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Date:- Friday 11th July 2025
Time:- 9:00am - 11:00am
Location:- Marlborough St. Mary’s Primary School, Marlborough
More information is on the poster below:

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Information fairs for ages
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Every week from Monday 14th July until Monday 6th October 2025
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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 14th July 2025
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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.
June Sessions:-
Calne Library - Thursday 19th June 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
July Sessions:-
Marlborough Library - Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Royal Wootton Bassett Library - Monday 14th July 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
If you have any questions please call 0800 9704669 or email:- WiltshireFamilyHubs@spurgeons.org
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Other for ages
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Monday 14th July 2025
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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
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Other for ages
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Every week from Monday 14th July until Monday 6th October 2025
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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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Tuesday 15th July 2025
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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 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.
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Other for ages
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Tuesday 15th July 2025
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The Haven is a free autism/ADHD parent support group where parent carers can share experiences and strategies together.
The group is led by Debbie Riall. Debbie retired this summer but prior to that 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 or evening each month 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 16th July 2025
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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]
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Other for ages
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Wednesday 16th July 2025
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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:-
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Parent Carer Group dates:
16th April
21st May
18th June
16th July
20th August
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].
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Other for ages
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Thursday 17th July 2025
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Carers Together Wiltshire Parent Carer Support Groups
[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 from September 2024.
Dates for ALL parent carer groups are as follows:-
- Wednesday 16th April 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) The Bear Hotel, Devizes SN10 1HS (in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire)
- Thursday 17th April 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm) Virtual session. Drop in.
- Monday 28th April 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) Cesars Coffee, Trowbridge BA14 8FZ
- Wednesday 7th May 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) Condado Lounge, Devizes SN10 1JG
- Wednesday 21st May 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) The Bear Hotel, Devizes SN10 1HS (in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire)
- Wednesday 21st May 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm) Virtual session. Drop in.
- Monday 2nd June 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) Cesars Coffee, Trowbridge BA14 8FZ
- Wednesday 4th June 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) Cosy Club, Salisbury SP1 2PH
- Wednesday 18th June 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) The Bear Hotel, Devizes SN10 1HS (in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire)
- Thursday 19th June 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm) Virtual session. Drop in.
- Monday 30th June 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) Cesars Coffee, Trowbridge BA14 8FZ
- Wednesday 16th July 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) The Bear Hotel, Devizes SN10 1HS (in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire)
- Thursday 17th July 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm) Virtual session. Drop in.
- Wednesday 20th August 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) The Bear Hotel, Devizes SN10 1HS (in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire)
- Wednesday 10th September 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) Cosy Club, Salisbury SP1 2PH.
- Wednesday 17th September 2025 (10:30am-12:00pm) The Bear Hotel, Devizes SN10 1HS (in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire)
- Thursday 18th September 2025 (7:00pm-8:00pm) Virtual session. Drop in
For the face-to-face sessions, please feel free to pop in on the day. For the virtual sessions, please email
jo.hiller-culley@carerstogetherwiltshire.org.uk for the online meeting link.
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Other for ages
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Thursday 17th July 2025
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Independent Living Skills Course at Paxcroft Mead Community Centre: Walk and Talk for Wellbeing
The next course is Walk and Talk for Wellbeing starting on Thursday 17th July 2025. This aims to build on previous wellbeing courses, where participants will explore the five ways to wellbeing while also exploring the local community on short, hopefully sunny walks.
Learners will develop their communications skills, build resilience, learn about the local area, and explore how charitable work can support wellbeing.
Courses are free of charge if learners are 19+ years old by 31 August, live in Wiltshire, have been resident in UK/EU for 3+ years, (certain immigration statuses exempt, including resettlement schemes ) and meet our eligibility criteria. Please complete the online application form, or call 01225 770478 for support to complete the form. If you are unsure whether you meet the eligibility criteria, please call or email familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk.
New learners will need to complete an application form ([Enrolment - Work Wiltshire]) to start a booking.
All learners need to attend the welcome meeting on Thursday 10th July 2025 at 12:30pm, during which they complete a learner journey and identify tailored goals for the course.
Booking closes on Monday 7th July 2025. Where learners need support, support needs to be in place during the course.
On receiving an application form, contact will be made to talk through the course and check suitability and support needs.
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Training/courses for ages
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Monday 21st July 2025
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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
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Other for ages
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Tuesday 22nd July 2025
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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
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Other for ages
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Friday 25th July 2025
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Training/courses for ages
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Wednesday 30th July 2025
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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]
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Other for ages
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Thursday 31st July 2025
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Training/courses for ages
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Monday 4th August 2025
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Walk and Talk for Wellbeing - Chippenham Community Hub
The next course is Walk and Talk for Wellbeing starting on Monday 4th August 2025.
On this course, participants explore the five ways to wellbeing and also explore the local area on short, topical walks. Learners will develop their communications skills, build resilience, learn about the local area, and explore how charitable work can support wellbeing.
New learners will need to complete an application form ([Enrolment - Work Wiltshire]) to start a booking.
All learners need to attend the welcome meeting on Monday 28th July 2025 at 12:30pm. During this meeting learner will meet the tutor and the other participants, complete an initial survey to identify their goals for the course, and start a learner journey to chart their progress. This course is 10 sessions long and runs from Monday 4th August 2025 to Monday 13th October 2025.
Booking closes on Wednesday 23rd July 2025.
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Training/courses for ages
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Wednesday 6th August 2025
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Toilet training children with SEND - Driving Digital Inclusion
Advice and strategies for parents and carers on how to toilet train a child/children with additional needs.
Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm on Zoom
This workshop is delivered as part of Contact's Driving Digital Inclusion Programme.
All children learn to use the potty or toilet at a different stage in their life. Most children start to show an interest in moving on to a potty or toilet at about two years old. Children with additional needs may not be ready to start until they are older. This workshop will help you to understand when they are ready and how to start so you can better support your child.
This workshop will be held on Zoom.
For further info and to book, click on the following [link]
For support from Contact, please email info@contact.org.uk or see www.contact.org.uk
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Other for ages
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