Our Wiltshire Communities

05/11/2026

Missed our SEND reform webinar?

You can now watch the recording on demand and hear directly from our SEND and education teams about the proposed reforms, what they could mean for children and young people with SEND, and the support available in Wiltshire.

The webinar also included a live Q&A session, where we answered questions submitted by parents, carers and professionals.

🎥 Watch the webinar: https://orlo.uk/1jais

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05/11/2026

📍Salisbury Area Board Meeting

🗓 Thursday 12th November | ⏰ 6pm

Meet your local Councillors, hear local updates, and learn about funding for projects happening in and around Salisbury.

More info 👉https://orlo.uk/Salisbury_Area_Board_Meeting_aLj13

04/11/2026

Here's a great free, online course to help parents/carers with teenagers. The course aims to guide them to steer teenagers towards what they can do and away from the negatives

04/11/2026

First aid awareness sessions are running this month in Trowbridge, Warminster, Purton, Royal Wootton Bassett, Tidworth AND Westbury!
No need to book, just drop in for some or all of the session and get some top tips on first aid.

04/11/2026

🍂Autumn Retreat at Hazel Hill Wood for Unpaid Carers 🍂

Take some time out this autumn to relax, recharge and reconnect with nature. Join us for a welcoming woodland experience featuring mindfulness, campfire activities, wildlife discovery, and the opportunity to meet other unpaid Carers.

🌿 Activities include:
• Wildlife walk and talk
• Mindfulness session
• Campfire activities
• Marshmallow and popcorn toasting
• Time to connect with other Carers

🥪 Please bring a packed lunch. Drinks will be provided.

📅 Wednesday 11 November 2026
🕐 1:00pm to 6:00pm
📍 Hazel Hill Wood

🚌 You can make your own way or there is free minibus transport available from:

• Calne: 10:55am - Bank House Bus Stop, SN11 0EN
• Marlborough: 11:20am - Lloyds Bank Bus Stop, SN8 1LZ
• Pewsey: 11:40am - North Street Car Park, SN9 5EQ
• Amesbury: 12:10pm - Central Car Park, SP4 7AW
• Old Sarum: 12:30pm - Old Sarum Car Park, SP1 3SD

Places are free but booking is essential.

📞 01380 710300 (Option 2)
📧 [email protected]

🍁 Give yourself the chance to step away from caring responsibilities for a few hours, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with others who understand the caring role. We look forward to welcoming you! 🍂

04/11/2026

🌟 As part of Youth Work Week, we wanted to make youth-focused charitable organisations or groups based across Wiltshire and Swindon aware of a funding opportunity aimed at their organisation.

🤝 Learning and Development Grants Programme, delivered through the Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Partnership, helps youth work organisations access opportunities to invest in their teams and the people who make their work possible.

Launched in 2026 as part of the Youth Work Capacity Building, Training and Support Programme, the funding aims to increase access to learning and development opportunities that enhance individuals' ability to contribute to their roles and their organisation's wider work with young people.

Round 3 is now open, organisations can apply for a grant of between £100 and £3,000, with £26,405 available to award. Applications for consideration at our December panel must be submitted by 11 November.

📜 Previous grants have helped youth workers and organisations access a range of valuable training opportunities, including: Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles, Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice, Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, Neurodiversity Manager Training, and Minibus Driver Training.

The Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Partnership is funded by Wiltshire Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon.

Find out more about the programme and how to apply 👇
🔗 bit.ly/4eLW4z4

04/11/2026

With wetter weather on the way, it's a good time to know how to report issues in your area.

Keep an eye on your surroundings, check for standing water in gardens, roads, and fields. If you spot blocked gullies, report it using the MyWilts app or website 👉🏼https://orlo.uk/B687G Surface water flooding can happen fast, so it's worth thinking ahead about how to protect your property.

Find out more about how to prepare for flooding 👉🏼https://orlo.uk/So7SU

04/11/2026

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Don’t get caught off guard, sign up for flood and weather alerts today.

Stay informed and prepared:
• Register for flood warnings and enable Met Office weather alerts on your phone. Surface water flooding is often caused by heavy rain, so weather alerts are just as important 👉🏼https://orlo.uk/1PAfu
• Check your flood risk using the Environment Agency’s flood risk map. This is especially useful if you live near a main river, as Environment Agency warnings focus on flooding from these sources 👉🏼https://orlo.uk/Uu1zm

More information on how to get flood prepared 👉🏼https://orlo.uk/iLGVR