Activities and groups held by other organisations
Below is a list of activities and groups taking place in Wiltshire that may be useful to you if you are caring for someone.
Please note that none of these activities are run by Carer Support Wiltshire. It isn’t a comprehensive list but we are always adding to it, so please email communications@carersupportwiltshire.co.uk if you know of or hold an event you think should be listed here. You can find our own activities and groups on this page.
While we do our best to keep information up-to-date, sometimes we may not know if a group or particular session has been cancelled. If you are attending for the first time, we’d advise contacting the organisation or person hosting it first to check it is taking place.
If you are a parent carer, Wiltshire Parent Carer Council run a number of events both for parents/carers and young people. You can view their calendar here.
If you are caring for someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire run a number of events for carers and the person they care for. You can view them here.
Amesbury
Bath
Bradford on Avon
Calne
Chippenham
Corsham
Cricklade
Devizes
Ludgershall
Malmesbury
Marlborough
Melksham
Mere
Online
Pewsey
Royal Wootton Bassett
Salisbury
Swindon
Tisbury
Trowbridge
Warminster
Amesbury
Alzheimer’s Support South Wiltshire Carers’ Group
Organiser: Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire
Date: Last Wednesday of each month
Time: 2.30-4.00pm
Place: Evergreen Cafe, Archers Way, Amesbury, SP4 7YT
This Amesbury group meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month to give unpaid carers of people living with dementia a chance to socialise, share experiences, find out useful information about dementia – or just talk about something completely different! Book your place here.
View our events taking place in Amesbury.
Bath
Music support group for carers
Organiser: Soundwell Music Therapy Trust
Date: Fridays
Time: Late morning
Place: Bath District Scout HQ, 7 Grove Street, Bath, BA2 6PJ
Sessions are free (donations welcome) and open to all adult unpaid carers. Explore instruments from around the world, no musical experience required, take a break with other carers, express yourself and be creative. Booking is essential – for more information or to confirm your place, contact Duncan on 07423 400655 or email duncan.stagg@soundwell.org.uk.
Contact The Carers’ Centre, Bath for information on other activities for carers in Bath.
Bradford on Avon
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Bradford on Avon.
Calne
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Calne.
Chippenham
Alzheimer’s Support North Wiltshire Carers’ Group
Organiser: Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire
Date: 22 February, 26 April, 28 June, 27 September, 29 November
Time: 2.00-3.00pm
Place: The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham SN15 3HD
Alzheimer Support’s North Wiltshire carers’ group meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month to give unpaid carers of people living with dementia a chance to socialise, share experiences, find out useful information about dementia – or just talk about something completely different!
Meetings are alternated between Malmesbury Garden Centre, Crudwell Road SN16 9JL and the Angel Hotel. Book your place here.
View our events taking place in Chippenham.
Corsham
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Corsham.
Cricklade
Parkinson’s UK event
Organiser: Parkinson’s UK | 0344 225 3694 | jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk
Date: Thursday 23 February
Time: 12-4pm
Place: Cricklade House Hotel, Common Hill, SN6 6HA
For people living with Parkinson’s and their partners/carers. Lunch, then separate group discussions. Looking to have regular carers and lived-experience groups in 2023. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Click here to see Cricklade’s community directory.
View our events taking place in Cricklade.
Devizes
Organiser: Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire | 01380 739055
Date: First and third Monday in the month
Time: Between 10.30am and 12pm
Place: 5 Sidmouth Street, Devizes, SN10 1LD
The Living Well discussion group meets fortnightly in Devizes for relaxed conversation and a chance to share experiences of living with dementia.
The group is for people with a diagnosis of dementia who want to meet others affected, share experiences or just spend time conversing together.
Alzheimer’s Support East Wiltshire Carers’ Group
Organiser: Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire
Date: 4th Friday of every month
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Place: Rowdey Cow, Rowde
Alzheimer’s Support’s East Wiltshire carers’ group meets monthly on the fourth Friday of the month to give unpaid carers of people living with dementia a chance to socialise, share experiences, find out useful information about dementia – or just talk about something completely different! Book your place here.
View our events taking place in Devizes.
Ludgershall
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Ludgershall.
Malmesbury
Age UK Fitness & Friendship Club
Organiser: Age UK 07754 612569 or email tracey.jones@ageukwiltshire.org.uk
Date: Alternate Thursday afternoons starting May 11th from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Location: Malmesbury Town Hall. Cross Hayes, Malmesbury SN16 9BZ
The Fitness & Friendship Clubs give an ideal opportunity for older people to enjoy the company of others, laugh and have fun in a safe environment, under the gentle guidance of a fully trained member of our Age UK Wiltshire Fitness and Friendship Team.
Parkinson’s UK event
Organiser: Parkinson’s UK | 0344 225 3694 | jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk
Date: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 2.30-4pm
Place: The Town Hall, Cross Hayes, SN16 9BZ
Anyone affected by Parkinson’s is welcome to join, family and friends included, for tea, cake, a chat and a speaker, quiz or other activity.
Alzheimer’s Support North Wiltshire Carers’ Group
Organiser: Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire
Date: 25 January, 29 March, 31 May, (no session in July, summer break), 30 August, 25 October
Time: 2.00-3.00pm
Place: Malmesbury Garden Centre, Crudwell Road SN16 9JL
Alzheimer Support’s North Wiltshire carers’ group meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month to give unpaid carers of people living with dementia a chance to socialise, share experiences, find out useful information about dementia – or just talk about something completely different!
Meetings are alternated between Malmesbury Garden Centre and the Angel Hotel, Chippenham. Book your place here.
Coffee and Conversation
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Monday (ongoing)
Time: 2.00-5.00pm
Place: Malmesbury Library, 24 Cross Hayes, SN16 9BG
Anyone (all ages) affected by the cost of living crisis is willing to join. Warm drinks, biscuits, soup and toast will be available as well as friendly chat, board games, puzzles and toys.
Rhyme Time
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Tuesday (ongoing)
Time: 11.00-11.30am
Place: Malmesbury Library, 24 Cross Hayes, SN16 9BG
Babies, parents and carers are welcome to attend this session which will include songs, rhymes and movement.
Family Time
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Tuesday (ongoing)
Time: 11.30am-12.30pm
Place: Malmesbury Library, 24 Cross Hayes, SN16 9BG
Babies, parents and carers are welcome to meet other families, chat and enjoy warm drinks, biscuits, books and toys.
Heat and Eat
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Tuesday (ongoing)
Time: 12.00-2.00pm
Place: Malmesbury Abbey, Holloway, SN16 9BA
Accessible for all ages, chat and enjoy some hot drinks along with some soup and bread. There will be a playroom available – but children must be supervised.
Public Living Room
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Tuesday (ongoing)
Time: 1.30-4.30pm
Place: Malmesbury Library, 24 Cross Hayes, SN16 9BG
Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy warm drinks, biscuits, a friendly chat and free Wifi.
Malmesbury Luncheon Club
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Wednesday (ongoing)
Time: 12.00pm-onwards
Place: Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes Lane, SN16 9BZ
Over 60s are invited to attend a two course hot dinner, with tea and coffee available. The cost is £3.50 and more information can be found by phoning the town hall on 01666 822143.
Heat and Eat
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Wednesday (ongoing)
Time: 12.00-2.00pm
Place: Malmesbury Abbey, Holloway, SN16 9BA
All ages are welcome to enjoy a chat, some soup and break as well as warming tea or coffee. A playroom will be available but children must be supervised.
Thermal Thursdays
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Thursday (ongoing)
Time: 9.00am-1.30pm
Place: Malmesbury United Reformed Church, Upper room, St Mary’s Street, SN16 0BJ
All ages are welcome to attend this event. There will be hot drinks and toast until 12pm and soup and bread until 1.30. You will be able to chat, play cards or puzzles or you can bring your own craft to work on. You are even welcome to bring your laptop along.
Crafts and Games
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Friday (ongoing)
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
Place: The Kings Church, Abbey Row SN16 0AG
All ages are welcome, come and enjoy some warm drinks, a friendly chat and some soup and bread and lunch time. Toys, games and crafts will also be available.
Malmesbury Seniors
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Friday (ongoing)
Time: 10.am-12.00pm
Place: Burnham Court, Hodge Lane, SN16 0FN
Seniors are welcome to come and enjoy a friendly chat, warm drinks and biscuits.
Rhyme Time
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Friday (ongoing)
Time: 11.00-11.30am
Place: Malmesbury Library, 24 Cross Hayes, SN16 9BG
Babies, parents and carers are welcome to attend this session which will include songs, rhymes and movement.
Family Time
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Friday (ongoing)
Time: 11.30am-12.30pm
Place: Malmesbury Library, 24 Cross Hayes, SN16 9BG
Babies, parents and carers are welcome to meet other families, chat and enjoy warm drinks, biscuits, books and toys.
Rise Trust Youth Drop in
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: Friday (ongoing)
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Place: Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, SN16 9BZ
A time slot for young people and teens, in the Old School Room. Drop in for a chat with or without friends and for a hot chocolate.
Saturday Friends
Organiser: Warm places and activities Malmesbury
Date: First Saturday of every month (ongoing)
Time: 2.00-4.00pm
Place: Malmesbury Riverside Community Centre, Gloucester Rd, SN16 9JS
Run the first Saturday of every month, come in for a chat, warm drinks, cake and activities.
View our events taking place in Malmesbury.
Marlborough
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Marlborough.
Melksham
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Melksham.
Mere
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Mere.
Online
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place online.
Pewsey
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Pewsey.
Royal Wootton Bassett
Click here to see Royal Wootton Basset’s community directory. View our events taking place in Royal Wootton Bassett.
Click here to find out about new Parkinson’s Cafes in the Royal Wootton Bassett area.
Salisbury
Alzheimer’s Support South Wiltshire Carers’ Group
Organiser: Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire
Date: Last Thursday of each month
Time: 2.30-4.00pm
Place: Salisbury Playhouse Foyer, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA
This Salisbury group meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month to give unpaid carers of people living with dementia a chance to socialise, share experiences, find out useful information about dementia – or just talk about something completely different! Book your place here.
Salisbury Hospital carers cafe
Organiser: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Date: Every Thursday afternoon
Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Place: Level 2, Salisbury District Hospital
Looking after someone? When life is uncertain and you don’t know where to turn it’s good to have someone to talk to. Come for coffee/tea and a chat about your concerns. You will be helped to connect with the right information and support.
Parkinsons UK – Salisbury group
Organiser: Parkinsons UK
Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Place: Salisbury Quaker Meeting House
The Onward Club
Organiser: Independently run
Date: Contact for details
Time: Contact for details
Place: Scout Association, 67 Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JP
The Onward Club was started in January 2004 and is a lively, friendly and very welcoming social club for anybody who has had a stroke, with particular help for those with communication difficulties. Club members and their partners come along and join in with quizzes, games, music, art and craft activities and, most importantly, lots of chat and laughter. The group is independently run – click the link above to contact the organisers for details.
MS support coffee morning
Organiser: MS Society
Date: Every last Tuesday of the month
Time: Contact for details
Place: Salisbury Methodist Church, St Edmunds Church Street
Free coffee, tea and cake for attendees, plus speakers (and sometimes a raffle). A taxi can be provided for those who don’t have transport available. Email salisbury@mssociety.org.uk to arrange a taxi.
Harnham Day Centre
Organiser: Harnham Day Centre
Date: Monday and Thursday
Time: 10am – 3pm
Place: Brympton House, Gawthorne Drive, Salisbury, SP2 8PG
Day centre for local residents offering an opportunity to socialise and meet new people in a friendly environment.
Carers and Friendship afternoon – Hindon
Organiser: Hindon Surgery
Date: Every last Monday of the month
Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Place: Hindon Village Hall, Hindon, SP3 6EE
A place to meet others from the community and support one another. Tea/coffee, various activities and guests. No need to book – just turn up.
Cancer Support Salisbury
Organiser: Cancer Support Salisbury
Date: Weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Time: Wed 9.30am – 11.30am, Thu 2pm – 5pm
Place: Contact for details
An informal weekly social drop-in. Cancer Support Salisbury is run by a team of volunteers and can provide you with plenty of refreshments, a listening ear from trained befrienders, counselling, and a range of complementary therapies.
Carer cafe
Organiser: Salisbury Medical Practice
Date: Monthly – contact for dates
Time: Contact for details
Place: Salisbury Medical Practice, Fisherton House, Fountain Way, Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7FD
Intergenerational art workshops (for older people and young people aged 11yrs+)
Organiser: Wiltshire Council (in partnership with other organisations)
Date: 12, 19 & 26 June
Time: 5pm – 6.30pm
Place: Newton Tony Village Hall
Come along to this series of three art workshops called ‘Noticing Nature’ with local artist James Aldridge. Take time to sit and chat with others. Observe nature and get creative to record what you notice. For older and younger people (11yrs+) of any ability. Refreshments are provided. These workshops are free but places are limited.
Please contact Rebecca Seymour on 07955 249288 or email CAWsupport@wiltshire.gov.uk to book if you are an older person or contact Katrina Watson on 07721 129638 or email kwatson@communityfirst.org.uk to book if you’re a younger person.
View our events taking place in Salisbury.
Swindon
Great Western Hospital carer cafe
Organiser: GWH
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 2.00-3.30pm
Place: The Refresh Restaurant, Main Atrium
Information and support available. View more information.
Swindon, Wiltshire & East Gloucestershire Sepsis Support Group
Organiser: The UK Sepsis Trust
Date: Every second Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September and November
Time: 7.00pm
Place: Customer Service Hub, Orbital Shopping park, Thamesdown Drive, Swindon, SN25 4AN
If you have been affected by sepsis – you or someone close to you may have had sepsis – come and join these meetings. For more information, contact melanie.phillips7@nhs.net / call 0808 800 0029 / visit support@sepsistrust.org
Tisbury
We don’t currently know of any groups or activities for carers in this area. View our events taking place in Tisbury.
Trowbridge
Alzheimer’s Support West Wiltshire Carers’ Group
Organiser: Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire
Date: Last Wednesday of each month
Time: 12-2pm
Place: Farmhouse Inn, Frome Road, Southwick, BA14 9QD
This West Wiltshire carers’ group meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month to give unpaid carers of people living with dementia a chance to socialise, share experiences, find out useful information about dementia – or just talk about something completely different!
Meets at The Farmhouse Inn in Southwick, but the venue may be subject to change. Book your place here.
Public Living Room
Organiser: Part of the Camerados movement
Date: Last Thursday of each month
Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm
Place: Trowbridge Town Hall
Public Living Rooms are a free, relaxed space for folk to sit, get together, chat and share a cuppa. Come along and meet new people in your community. Everyone is welcome.
View our events taking place in Trowbridge.
Warminster
Side by side cancer support chat cafe
Organiser: Community run
Date: First and third Friday of the month
Time: 10am – 12pm
Place: The Athenaeum, High Street, Warminster (in the Function Room)
Anyone affected by cancer who would like support and/or advice is welcome to come along. Free coffee or tea is available with the opportunity to sit and chat with others and with special visitors to give individual advice on subjects which may be of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Friday cafe for carers (and those they care for)
Organiser: The Avenue Surgery and Open Door Warminster
Date: Fourth Friday of each month
Time: 10am – 12pm
Place: The Athenaeum, High Street, Warminster (in the Function Room)
To support all the carers at The Avenue Surgery and others in the community, the Care Co-ordinators and Social Prescribers are working with Open Door Warminster. This new initiative will see the regular fourth Friday Cafe (for people grieving) open to anyone in a caring role who would like the opportunity to meet socially to chat over a cup of coffee and a biscuit. Volunteers will be on hand to support.
Members of the Living Well team will call in on a regular basis and it is hoped that guests can be invited to offer specialist advice, such as finance and benefits.
Disabled access is available with plenty of room for wheelchairs and walkers if needed. Carers are able to bring those they care for.
Warminster Action Group services
Organiser: Warminster Action Group
Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10am – 2pm
Place: Kennard Yard
Warminster Action Group provide regular services to those in need, including shopping, prescription collection and befriending, all provided by trained staff. They also run a drop-in chat and coffee session at their premises in Kennard Yard on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with cake, crafts and games. Do as much or as little as you desire. They also hold a social club for over 60s on Thursdays (same time and location). Carers and those they care for are welcome. Call 01985 250081 for more information.
