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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

Living Well discussion group

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.

View our events taking place in Warminster.