Community First - Wiltshire & Swindon

04/09/2026

Community First is pleased to have been involved in the success of Amazon's Careers 4 All programme. We would like to recognise the dedication of the Building Bridges Programme team, whose outstanding support has helped many participants in their journey towards wellbeing, employment and education.

We are also grateful to the other programme partners Phoenix Enterprises and BASE - British Association for Supported Employment, and to the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP for promoting the programme in this fantastic short video.

Together, we are helping to create inclusive pathways into sustainable employment and highlighting the positive impact of effective partnership working.

03/09/2026

Join Get Out Get Active and Age UK Wiltshire - Let’s change how we age for a FREE Daytime Disco in Salisbury.

Enjoy music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, free refreshments, and the chance to meet new people in a welcoming and accessible venue. Whether you want to dance or sit back and enjoy the music, everyone aged 55+ is welcome.

🗓️ Friday 25th September 2026
🕝 2pm to 4pm
📍 Guildhall (The Market Place, Salisbury)

No booking required. Just come along and enjoy the afternoon! We hope to see you there 💚💙

02/09/2026

Join Carers Together Wiltshire at The Ammerdown Centre for a FREE Refreshing Day for Carers 💚

Enjoy a peaceful day with creative crafts and soothing harp meditation. The day includes drinks on arrival, a welcome talk, enjoyable sessions and a two-course lunch.

🗓️ Tuesday 20th October 2026
📍 Amerdown Retreat Centre, Radstock (BA3 5SW)
🕐 10am-3pm

Minibus pick-up is available from Calne Town Hall, Melksham Community Campus, and Trowbridge Railway.

To book your place, please call 01380 710300 (option 2) or email [email protected]

01/09/2026

Unpaid Carers are warmly invited to enjoy a free afternoon cream tea with Carers Together Wiltshire.

Take a well-deserved break, enjoy wonderful company and connect with others who understand 💚

Carers will enjoy freshly made sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, mini cakes and hot drinks. Please let the team know if you have any food allergies or sensitivities when you book.

🗓️ Wednesday 30th September 2026
📍 Marden House, Calne (SN11 0JJ)
🕐 Arrive at 1pm

Booking is essential. Please contact 01380 710 300 (option 2) or email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there! 🍰☕

27/08/2026

📢 Research Opportunity for Children, Young People and Families

Are you interested in helping shape future research into children and young people's wellbeing? The Bath Mental Health Research Group is currently recruiting participants for two research studies:

🔹 The Pathways Study is inviting families with children aged 9–12 to take part in research.

🔹 A separate study is inviting young people aged 13–18 to get involved in an online research study called Unlock Wellbeing.

Taking part in research is a valuable way to share experiences, contribute to knowledge and help improve support for children, young people, and families.

Find out more using the links below:

https://bathmhrg.org/the-pathways-study-is-inviting-families-with-children-aged-9-12-to-take-part-in-research/

https://bathmhrg.org/we-are-inviting-young-people-aged-13-18-to-take-part-in-new-research/

Do you want to improve your mood while helping research? Are you aged 13-18? Take part in an online research study.

25/08/2026

Take a look at some of the fantastic activities on offer through Youth Action Wiltshire Splash this summer, with a roundup of Weeks 1-4 of our Splash Summer Holiday Programme. Thanks to our amazing team for making all of this possible, including:

🐴 Horse riding
🎨 Arts & crafts
🚵 Mountain biking in the woods
🌊 Water activities
🐾 Animal care experiences
👩‍🍳 Cookery school
🏴‍☠️ Pirate adventures at Oxenwood Centre
🧗 High ropes challenges
🤝 Taskmaster & Design and Build It activities
📷 Discovering photography history at Lacock Abbey
🪨 Exploring Neolithic history at Stonehenge
🌲 More biking fun at Longleat Forest

From trying new things and building confidence to making new friends and having lots of fun along the way, it’s been an incredible summer so far!

17/08/2026

📢 JOB VACANCY 📢

We are recruiting for a Young Adult Carers Support Worker to join the Carers Together Wiltshire team. Based in Devizes with county-wide delivery, this is a full-time role which provides one-to-one and group support to Young Adult Carers aged 16-25 years, helping them develop confidence, reduce isolation and navigate the challenges of their caring responsibilities.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies/

17/08/2026

Join Get Out Get Active and Age UK Wiltshire - Let’s change how we age for another Daytime Disco in Royal Wootton Bassett.

Enjoy music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, free refreshments, and the chance to meet new people in a welcoming and accessible venue. Whether you want to dance or simply sit back and enjoy the music, everyone aged 55+ is welcome.

🗓️ Friday 28 August 2026
🕝 2pm to 4pm
📍 Royal Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall

No booking required. Just come along and enjoy the afternoon! We hope to see you there.

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Carers Together Wiltshire Parent Carer family picnic at Hillworth Park in Devizes yesterday. It was lovely to see you and spend some time together in the sunshine! 🍦☕☀️

Did you know Carers Together Wiltshire hosts regular events and groups for unpaid, adult Carers (including Parent Carers) in Wiltshire? Visit www.carerstogetherwiltshire.org.uk/events to see what is coming up on the calendar 🗓️👀

You can also register for our Parent Carer monthly update to get the latest news and updates for Parent Carers, including reminders of our regular in-person and virtual groups: https://mailchi.mp/93192f1024d4/parent-carers-newsletter

We hope to see you at our next event or group session. All Parent Carers are welcome 💚

30/07/2026

Join us for the Community First Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Celebration 2026.

📅 Wednesday, 7th October 2026
📍 Devizes Town Hall
🕠 5.30-7.30pm

Refreshments served on arrival.

Please visit our website for more information about the event and how to register your attendance: https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/invitation-community-first-agm-2026/

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

We would love you to join us for our AGM on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 6pm. The event will be held at Devizes Town Hall.