Community First https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/ Vibrant Communities, Brighter Futures. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:30:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Village Halls in Wiltshire and Swindon come together to celebrate Village Halls Week 2026 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/village-halls-week-2026/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:30:47 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11862 Find out more about Village Halls Week 2026 in Wiltshire and Swindon, which runs from 16-22 March. This year's theme is health and wellbeing.

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]]> Disability Confident Employer https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/disability-confident-employer/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:41:21 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11852 Community First is now a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment and support for colleagues living with disabilities.

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]]> Join the Big Give Christmas Challenge and Double Your Difference for Wiltshire Young Carers https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/big-give-christmas-challenge-2025/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:22:10 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11749 Support Young Carers in Wiltshire! From 2–9 Dec 2025, every donation to Youth Action Wiltshire via the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be match funded so your gift goes twice as far

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]]> Planning Permission Granted for Ambitious Redevelopment of Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/planning-permission-granted-for-ambitious-redevelopment-of-oxenwood-outdoor-education-centre/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:29:02 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11694 Planning permission has been granted for an ambitious redevelopment of Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre near Marlborough

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]]> Understanding Blood Pressure: Why It Matters and How You Can Learn More https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/understanding-blood-pressure-why-it-matters-and-how-you-can-learn-more/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:51:48 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11682 Join free BSW ICB online blood pressure awareness sessions this November and December. Learn the risks of high blood pressure and how to support healthier communities.

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]]> Community First AGM & Awards Celebration 2025 – Full List of Winners https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/community-first-agm-awards-celebration-2025-full-list-of-winners/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:38:24 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11638 Highlights from the Community First AGM and Awards Celebration on 8th October 2025, including a full list of winners.

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]]> Community First AGM 2025 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/community-first-agm-2025/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:20:32 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11576 Please join us for our AGM and Awards Celebration on Wednesday, 8th October 2025. The event will be held at Devizes Town Hall.

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]]> Small Community Groups Invited to Help Shape Wiltshire’s Future VCSE Strategy https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/small-community-groups-invited-to-help-shape-wiltshires-future-vcse-strategy/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:45:03 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11511 Volunteer-led and grassroots community groups across Wiltshire are being invited to help shape how Wiltshire Council works with the voluntary and community sector in the future.

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]]> Local Homes for Local People – An offer for Local Councils https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/local-homes-for-local-people-an-offer-for-local-councils/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:26:22 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11480 Wiltshire Community-Led Housing and Rural Housing Enablers can offer support to local town and parish councils in Wiltshire who want to develop new housing schemes.

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]]> Summer Holiday Clubs at Oxenwood https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/news/summer-holiday-clubs-at-oxenwood/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:49:30 +0000 https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/?p=11461 Fun and exciting adventure activities for kids aged 8+ during the Summer Holidays at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre

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