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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Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

05/07/2025

11:30 – 19:30

Newton Abbot Rugby Club, Rydon Industrial Estate, Newton Rd, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot

  On July 5th we will be at Keynsham music festival in Keynsham park. Come and have a chat with staff and find out more about fostering for Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Bath and North East Somerset

05/07/2025

09:00 – 17:00

Keynsham Park, Bristol BS31

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

05/07/2025

17:00 –

Melksham

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

06/07/2025

11:00 – 17:30

Come to the Bourne Free event and meet the friendly BCP Council fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.  

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

11/07/2025

16:30 – 21:30

Meyrick Park, Bournemouth

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

12/07/2025

11:00 – 16:00

Trowbridge Town Park, Trowbridge

Come and learn about fostering at Bristol Pride. At South Gloucestershire Council, we believe that families come in all shapes and sizes. We welcome foster carers from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQI+ community, and we’re proud to celebrate the strength and diversity of our fostering community. Come and see us at Bristol Pride and find out everything you need to know about fostering with us. We will be inside the event, you will need a ticket for Bristol Pride to visit our stand.

South Gloucestershire

12/07/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Stoke Road, Bristol, BS9 1FG

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

12/07/2025

12:00 – 17:00

Come and find out more about fostering with Bristol City Council.

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Bristol

12/07/2025

11:00 – 18:00

The Downs

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

12/07/2025

16:00 – 17:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

13/07/2025

Trowbridge

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

14/07/2025

10:00 – 14:00

Morrisons Supermarket, 42 Edward St, Westbury

  Come and meet Suzi from Cornwall and IOS Council fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

16/07/2025

10:30 – 12:30

Truro Library, Union Pl, Truro TR1 1EP

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

18/07/2025

10:00 – 14:00

Hulse Rd, Salisbury

Come and find out more about fostering with Bristol City Council.

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Bristol

19/07/2025 – 20/07/2025

Bristol City Centre

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

19/07/2025

11:00 – 21:30

France Lynch Pleasure Ground, Burcombe Way, Chalford Hill, Stroud

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

Fostering South West

22/07/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

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

Fostering South West

22/07/2025

13:00 – 14:00

Virtual

Interested in fostering? Come to our virtual fostering drop in event and learn more about fostering in South Gloucestershire! 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. This is a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to ask questions and hear from our inspiring foster carers. This is a virtual fostering information event. Click on ‘More Info’ to find out how to sign up and reserve your spot.

South Gloucestershire

23/07/2025

12:00 – 13:00

Virtual

  Come along  to our Fostering drop-in event at Bradford on Avon Library and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.      

Wiltshire

24/07/2025

09:30 – 14:00

Bradford on Avon Library, BA15 1BY