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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Event Description: An opportunity to learn more about fostering and gain a realistic insight into the challenges and rewards of the role by chatting to our friendly foster carers over a coffee and slice of cake (provided free of charge). Join us from 6pm – 8pm on Thursday 15 January at Wellington Community Centre, 4A White Hart Lane, Wellington TA21 8HN to find out how you can help to change a child’s story.    

Somerset

15/01/2026

18:00 – 20:00

Wellington Community Centre, 4A White Hart Lane, Wellington

Come and speak to a member of the team and find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

16/01/2026

10:00 – 14:00

Devizes Library, Devizes, SN10 1DL

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

19/01/2026

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual

Come and join our recruitment colleagues, as they speak to you about the fostering application process and answer any questions. Hear from an experienced foster carer about their fostering journey with Gloucestershire County Council too.

Gloucestershire

19/01/2026

18:30 – 20:00

Online

Have you ever thought about fostering, or are you curious about what it’s all about? At this virtual drop in session, we’ll share what you need to know about fostering, so you can make a difference in a child’s life.

BCP Council logo

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

19/01/2026

18:30 – 19:30

Online

Join us at Weymouth Library from 10am for a friendly chat about fostering and supported lodgings. We’ll share all the guidance and support you need to start a rewarding journey that truly makes a difference. Pop in, say hello, and discover how you can change lives—including your own!

Dorset

20/01/2026

10:00 –

Weymouth Library, Great George St, Weymouth, DT4 8NN

Come and speak to a member of the team and find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

21/01/2026

14:00 – 17:00

Calne Community Campus, Calne SN11 0SP

Have you ever thought about fostering, or are you curious about what it’s all about? At this virtual information session, we’ll share what you need to know about fostering, so you can make a difference in a child’s life.

Dorset

21/01/2026

17:30 –

  This is an opportunity to learn more about fostering and gain a realistic insight into the challenges and rewards of the role by chatting to our friendly foster carers over a coffee and slice of cake (provided free of charge). Join us from 6pm – 8pm on Wednesday 21 January at The Good Heart, 7 Palmer Street, Frome BA11 1DS to find out how you can help to change a child’s story. Please click to register your attendance.

Somerset

21/01/2026

18:00 – 20:00

The Good Heart, 7 Palmer Street, Frome

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council in this drop-in online event.

Wiltshire

24/01/2026

16:00 – 17:00

Online

Join the team at The Tank Museum, Bovington for a fun filled day from 10am for a friendly chat about fostering and supported lodgings. We’ll share all the guidance and support you need to start a rewarding journey that truly makes a difference. Pop in, say hello, and discover how you can change lives—including your own! A great day out with fun filled activities

Dorset

25/01/2026

10:00 –

R A C Tank Museum, Linsay Rd, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6JG

Join us at Gillingham Library from 10am for a friendly chat about fostering and supported lodgings. We’ll share all the guidance and support you need to start a rewarding journey that truly makes a difference. Pop in, say hello, and discover how you can change lives—including your own!

Dorset

26/01/2026

10:00 –

Gillingham Library, Gillingham, SP8 4UA

Come and join our recruitment colleagues, as they speak to you about the fostering application process and answer any questions. Hear from an experienced foster carer about their fostering journey with Gloucestershire County Council too.

Gloucestershire

27/01/2026

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Come and speak to a member of the team and find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

28/01/2026

10:30 – 14:00

Marlborough Library, Marlborough, SN8 1HD

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 City Council logo

Bristol

29/01/2026

13:30 – 15:00

St Paul’s Community Table, 94 Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, Bristol, BS2 8XJ

Come and find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

29/01/2026

09:00 – 15:00

Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UZ

Come and speak to a member of the team and find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

30/01/2026

14:00 – 17:00

Trowbridge Leisure Centre, Trowbridge, BA14 0DN

Find out more about fostering with your local council and hear from our experienced foster carers.

Fostering South West

03/02/2026

13:00 – 14:00

Online

Find out more about fostering with your local council and hear from our experienced foster carers.

Fostering South West

03/02/2026

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Come and find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

07/02/2026 – 08/02/2026

10:00 – 17:00

STEAM Museum, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY