News from your Community

Community First supports 42 Link schemes in Wiltshire & Swindon, led by an amazing group of volunteers who help keep communities connected to local services. Link schemes help to keep local communities connected to vital services, by connecting volunteer drivers (using their own cars), with passengers who have limited ...more

A charity has produced a new video to raise awareness of its work after its public events were cancelled due to the lockdown. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust usually attends local festivals, carnivals and other popular occasions, as well as arranging speakers for community groups. However, the global pandemic has resulted ...more

Beat the lockdown blues and sign up to Alzheimer’s Support’s Skydive for Dementia on March 20th. Not only will you experience the thrill of a lifetime, but you’ll also raise money for people living with dementia in Wiltshire. The charity has teamed with skydive experts GoSkydive to offer places on a dedicated Alzheimer’s ...more

Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson has launched a survey to collect feedback on policing: what is being done well and where improvements could be made, as well as a proposed increase in the policing element of the council tax. The suggested increase equates to £15 a year, per household, on a band D property. ...more

Wiltshire Citizens Advice offers free, confidential, impartial advice online, over the phone and via email.  People come to us with all sorts of issues. We give up-to-date advice on benefits, work, money and debt, consumer rights, family issues and more.  Coronavirus has made life hard for many people we’re here to ...more

          About this Event Homes of Our Own are hosting an exciting online community led housing event to bring you up to date information about community led housing in Wiltshire and Swindon. The event will bring together professionals from the community led housing sector and will be an opportunity ...more