News & Updates
News and updates from Community First including our programme areas.
Local Homes for Local People – An offer for Local Councils
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.
Summer Holiday Clubs at Oxenwood
Fun and exciting adventure activities for kids aged 8+ during the Summer Holidays at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre
Volunteer Connect / Simply Connect Platform Update
Community First would like to inform volunteers, partners and local VCSE organisations that the Volunteer Connect / Simply Connect volunteering platform for Wiltshire will be discontinued as of 31st July 2025.
Easter Holiday Clubs at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre
Fun and exciting adventure activities at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre during Easter school holidays! For kids aged 8+ years.
Village Halls Week 2025 – celebrating, encouraging and supporting volunteers
#VillageHallsWeek returns for its ninth year to celebrate, encourage and support the efforts of volunteers who keep these important community buildings open.
Parent Carer Face-to-Face and Virtual Support Groups – Spring to Summer 2025
Join us for our virtual and face-to-face support group sessions for parent carers in Wiltshire, with new dates for Spring-Summer 2025
Open Evening on 29th January 2025 – Invitation to shape the future of Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre
Your opportunity to help shape the future of Oxenwood! As we look to preserve and enhance this special place we would love to hear your thoughts at our Open Evening on 29th January 2025
Special update from Voice It, Hear It – Join us and help shape the future of health and social care services
How you can be involved in shaping local health and social care services to make them better for people who need them in future.
Parent carer Virtual and Face-to-Face Support Groups – New Dates for 2025
Join us for our virtual and face-to-face support group sessions for parent carers in Wiltshire, with new dates for 2025.
Community First AGM & Awards Celebration 2024 – Full List of Winners
The Community First AGM and Awards Celebration took place on 9th October 2024 at Devizes Town Hall. Here is a full list of winners and photos from the event.
Wiltshire Council Seeks Feedback on Homecare Services – Have Your Say
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.
Get Out Get Active – Free Interactive Training Workshops
Community First is hosting FREE training workshops. The workshop is idea for anyone engaging with their community and aims to recruit additional volunteers and participants for GOGA activities.
