Press Releases Archives - Community First https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/category/news/press-releases/ Vibrant Communities, Brighter Futures. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:32:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Wiltshire Council Seeks Feedback on Homecare Services – Have Your Say https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/wiltshire-council-seeks-feedback-on-homecare-services/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:53:53 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=10803 Our Voice It, Hear It team is working with Wiltshire Council to find out what people have to say about homecare services in Wiltshire. Find out how you can be involved and shape the future of homecare services across the county.

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]]> Local Wiltshire charities celebrate their work with a stunning concert in the presence of The Queen https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/local-wiltshire-charities-celebrate-their-work-with-a-stunning-concert-in-the-presence-of-the-queen/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:25:14 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=10178 Local Wiltshire charities celebrated their work at a musical evening attended by Her Majesty The Queen at Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday 8 February.

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]]> A Unique Concert for Wiltshire https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/a-unique-concert-for-wiltshire/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:23:19 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=9679 A Unique Concert for Wiltshire will be held at the historic Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday 8 February 2024 to raise vital funds for key Wiltshire charities.

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]]> 180+ village halls and community buildings across Wiltshire and Swindon celebrated for offering warm, welcoming, and inclusive spaces https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/village-halls-week-2023/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:27:04 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=8532 This year, #VillageHallsWeek23 will celebrate the many ways these volunteer-run rural community buildings offer a warm, welcoming and inclusive space for all.

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]]> Press Release: Community First launches campaign to find new volunteers for local transport groups https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/community-first-launches-campaign-to-find-new-volunteers-for-local-transport-groups/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:38:09 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=8136 ommunity First has launched a new, digital campaign to recruit new volunteers to support local Link Schemes and Community Minibus groups in Wiltshire and Swindon.

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]]> A Time to Say Thank You: Community First Celebrates Volunteers’ Week 2021 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/a-time-to-say-thank-you-community-first-celebrates-volunteers-week-2021/ Sat, 29 May 2021 08:52:15 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=6844 1-7 June is Volunteers Week 2021. A time to say thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers who support our work with communities. Thanks for all you do!

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]]> Community First reflects after one year of lockdown restrictions https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/community-first-reflects-after-one-year-of-lockdown-restrictions/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:06:25 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=6610 March 23rd marked the one year anniversary of the first national lockdown. Despite the restrictions Community First has continued its support to communities. Here we reflect on the delivery of our programmes and services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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]]> Community First: Outdoor Education & The Oxenwood Centre https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/community-first-outdoor-education-the-oxenwood-centre/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:20:45 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=3261 Community First is delighted that it has been given the opportunity to pursue the acquisition of the Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre

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]]> The Duchess of Cornwall Attends Youth Action Wiltshire’s Carols by Candlelight Service https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/the-duchess-of-cornwall-attends-youth-action-wiltshires-carols-by-candlelight-service/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:06:38 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=3247 HRH the Duchess of Cornwall who is Patron of Community First attended the Youth Action Wiltshire annual Carols by Candlelight Service on 14th December 2018 at Malmesbury Abbey.

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]]> Press Release: Building Bridges Programme launch event, 8th November 2016, Devizes. https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/press-release-building-bridges-programme-launch-event-8th-november-2016-devizes/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:31:45 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=262 Launch of new £3.9M Building Bridges Programme across Swindon & Wiltshire to make skills development, education and employment more accessible for all.

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