At Fostering South West we offer a variety of friendly and informal fostering information events. These events include online sessions, in-person gatherings and pop-up stalls. You can explore the details below. If the scheduled times or dates don’t work for you, but you’re interested in learning more about fostering with us, feel free to reach out via email at info@fosterwithyourlocalcouncil.org.uk or give us a call at 0300 456 0120.

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Join Wiltshire Council’s drop in event to ask questions and learn more about fostering.

Wiltshire

18/05/2026

10:00 – 14:00

The Shires, Trowbridge

Join BCP Council’s information session to find out more about fostering in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet with an experienced member of BCP’s fostering team and ask questions in a judgement free environment

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

18/05/2026

18:30 –

Online

This Foster Care Fortnight, Join North Somerset’s  fostering team stall. Ready to explore all thing fostering! No need to book – simply come along at the event time.

North Somerset

18/05/2026

10:00 – 12:00

Yatton Library, 48 High Street Yatton,

An informal opportunity to meet staff from Bristol City Council’s fostering service and ask any questions you might have about becoming a foster carer.

Bristol

19/05/2026

14:00 – 15:30

Southmead Library, Southmead House, 256 Greystoke Ave, Southmead, Bristol

Come and join Dorset Council at Weymouth library! Where you can explore fostering with your local Council.

Dorset

19/05/2026

10:00 –

Great George Street Weymouth Dorset

You’ll have the chance to chat with our real foster carers and hear about their experiences in a relaxed, informal setting, over a free coffee and slice of cake. No pressure, no commitment.

Somerset

19/05/2026

10:30 – 13:00

Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater

You’ll have the chance to chat with our real foster carers and hear about their experiences in a relaxed, informal setting, over a free coffee and slice of cake. No pressure, no commitment.

Somerset

19/05/2026

18:00 – 20:00

Costa Coffee, Unit 8, Townsend Shopping Park, Shepton Mallet

This Foster Care Fortnight, Join North Somerset’s  fostering team stall. Ready to explore all thing fostering! No need to book – simply come along at the event time.

North Somerset

19/05/2026

14:30 – 16:30

Worle library, Mendip Avenue Weston-super-Mare

At Fostering South West, we host online information sessions for individuals considering fostering with their local council. These relaxed, no-pressure sessions offer a chance to listen, learn, ask questions, and hear first hand experiences from our inspiring foster carers.

Fostering South West

20/05/2026

19:00 – 20:30

Online

At Fostering South West, we host online information sessions for individuals considering fostering with their local council. These relaxed, no-pressure sessions offer a chance to listen, learn, ask questions, and hear first hand experiences from our inspiring foster carers.

Fostering South West

20/05/2026

13:00 – 14:30

Online

Come and join Wiltshire Council for a no commitment coffee – discuss what fostering may mean for you!

Wiltshire

20/05/2026

10:30 – 12:30

A Date with Thyme, Unit 6, Stonehenge Walk, 7 Stonehenge Walk, Amesbury

Join the the informal session online and find out more about fostering with Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Council

Cornwall Council logo, subheading reads One and All in English and Cornish

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

21/05/2026

18:00 – 19:30

Online

Explore fostering with Dorset Council, where you can ask questions to understand more about fostering with your local Council.

Dorset

21/05/2026

10:00 –

Blandford Library, Blandford Forum

Join Wiltshire Council’s drop in event to ask questions and learn more about fostering.

Wiltshire

22/05/2026

10:00 – 14:00

Morrisons Supermarket, Estcourt St, Devizes

Stop and say hello to BCP Council’s fostering team! They’ll be in store to help answer your fostering queries – no commitment purely relaxed and friendly chats.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

22/05/2026

10:00 – 12:00

Tesco, Riverside Ave, Bournemouth

This Foster Care Fortnight, Join North Somerset’s  fostering team stall. Ready to explore all thing fostering! No need to book – simply come along at the event time.

North Somerset

22/05/2026

10:00 – 13:00

Portishead Library Horatio House, 24 Harbour Road Portishead,

Come Join Torbay Council’s fostering event at the Devon County Show, where you can ask questions and explore fostering on a personal level.

Torbay

21/05/2026 – 23/05/2026

08:30 – 18:00

Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Come and visit Dorset council at the Abbotsbury Swannery Food and Craft Fair! Explore fostering with your local Council and join in with the family fun.

Dorset

23/05/2026

10:00 –

Abbotsbury Swannery New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, nr Weymouth, Dorset

Fostering Devon will be returning to the Devon County Show this year. They’ll be talking to visitors about the fostering journey, and raising awareness of the impact that a supportive community can have on a child or young person’s development. Every young person deserves a chance to thrive. If you want to find out more, come and speak to the team at the show

Devon

21/05/2026 – 23/05/2026

Road 8, Stand 170 -Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Folk music and family fun, get a taste of English history at the Chippenham Folk Festival! Wiltshire Council will be in attendance to support you with your fostering interest, no commitment and completely relaxed.

Wiltshire

23/05/2026

10:00 – 17:00

Island Park, High St, Chippenham