Pop-Up Poetry in the Park – Thursday 8th August, Old Town Gardens Swindon
Find out all about this event celebrating creative talent by downloading the pdf below: Pop-Up Poetry in the Park
Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett Sea Cadets are looking for adult volunteers
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Explore nature and Swindon’s history with new family summer trails
This summer holidays, families can discover more of Swindon with six new walking trails across the Borough. On Friday (26 July), Swindon Travel Choices will officially launch the six trails, which include: The Butterfly trail – along Old Town Railway Path from Mannington to Old Town The Fish trail – a loop of Coate Water The Bear… read more
PCC Philip Wilkinson’s August Parish Column
Anti-social behaviour, in its many guises, is something many residents bring up with me when I talk to them about the crime issues affecting their lives. The extra £1M of funding secured by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner from the Government’s Hotspot Response Fund provides Wiltshire Police with the ability to effectively… read more
Time is running out to have your say on policing in Wiltshire
There are just two weeks left for residents in Wiltshire to help shape the policing service they receive by having their say on policing priorities. The Use Your Voice survey is one of the foundation blocks which Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson will base his new Police and Crime Plan on – the blueprint… read more
Council gets behind youth festival showcasing Swindon’s creative talent
People are being encouraged to support a two-week Swindon-wide cultural extravaganza, which has been organised by six young local artists for other young people aged between 11 and 25. Signal Festival aims to cultivate art, support artists and enrich audiences across the Borough with all events being either free or £2. Supported by Swindon Borough… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council grants and donations available for local organisations and charities
Chiseldon Parish Council reminds our readers that we have an annual grants and donations fund for local organisations and charities. If you would like to know more, please contact the clerk at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk, who will be happy to send you the information and application details. The Calley Memorial Hall Trustees also have a grant fund… read more
Ofsted highlights “steady and positive” progress in Children’s Services
Government inspectors have reported that “steady and positive” progress is being made to improve the services children and their families receive from Swindon Borough Council. The recognition came in a letter published this week following Ofsted’s latest visit to the authority in May to monitor the Council’s progress in delivering an improvement plan finalised last… read more
Dressability – clothing adaptation service for people with disabilities & specific needs
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Washpool Sheep Birthday Party – Sunday 21st July
Washpool Area Restoration Project Washpool sheep birthday party – the boys will be 10! Drinks and cake at 11am. To get in touch, email contactwashpool@gmail.com
Still time for residents to get involved in solar panel group-buying scheme
More than 830 Swindon households have already registered an interest in the latest round of Solar Together, which offers residents a hassle-free way to begin powering their home through renewable energy. See more details about the scheme from Swindon Council Go direct to the Solar Together site.
Museum and Art Swindon is now open!
Following its move from Apsley House to the Civic Offices in Euclid Street, the new museum and art gallery opened today (9 July) at 10.30am. The venue is free to enter and will have 40 per cent more display space, compared to its previous home, allowing it to better showcase one of the country’s best… read more
Attention all kids age 5.5-8. (And their parents!)
Attention all kids age 5.5-8 (and their parents!) Are you looking for a challenge? Have you felt the joy of climbing to new heights? Camping with nature and friends How about trying 1st Chiseldon Beavers……. Our waiting list for September intake is now open for boys and girls aged 5.5-8. We meet on a Wednesday… read more
Conservative Party Candidate Danny Kruger takes the seat as the new East Wiltshire MP.
You can see the full results at East Wiltshire – General election results 2024 – BBC News or in the screenshot below.
NHS Healthy Start – free vitamins and help with healthy food costs for eligible families with small children
With the @NHSHealthyStart scheme, you could get help towards the cost of vegetables, fruit, milk, infant formula, and pulses. Families within Chiseldon Parish may be entitled to use NHS Healthy Start but do not know about it. Under the scheme, qualifying families with children under 4-years, can apply for a Healthy Start Card which then… read more
Taste of India at the Calley Arms
Disclaimer: Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Friday, 26th June is Taste of India night… read more
The July edition of OUR NEWS (Neighbourhood Watch) is here
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Join Solar Together, Wiltshire’s biggest solar panel scheme supported by Wiltshire Council
Discounted solar panels and installation from trusted providers with Solar Together Have you considered installing solar panels but don’t know where to start? Join over 1,000 residents who have benefitted from our popular scheme, Solar Together. Solar Together is a group buying initiative where residents can club together to get the best prices for solar… read more
Help with recycling
Many supermakets now collect plastic bags, wrapping and films for recycling. You can use Recycle Now’s ‘Recycling Locator’ to check which supermarkets collect them. If you can’t take them to be recycled, please place all soft plastic packaging in your general waste bin. Examples of soft plastics include: Film lids from fruit punnets, yoghurt pots… read more
Chiseldon Club Summer Camp
Fun & creative outdoor activities. Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 29th July to 22nd August, from 9am – 1pm. Book via the link below: Chiseldon Club Summer Camp.