Learndirect scheme

There is a local programme running for 16-24 yr olds to help them achieve qualifications, with the aim of getting young people into work. The course is available to people within this age range who are not in education, employment or a traineeship. Here is the information provided: Whether you’re looking to improve your skills… read more

Notification Of Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch AGM

Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Association will be held on Saturday 1st July 2017. 10.00am – 12.00noon in The Bay Window Room at Wiltshire Police Headquarters, London Road, Devizes, Wiltshire. SN10 2DN Please see below an invite for distribution to other members together… read more

Friends of the Railway Path workday, 11th 2017

Friends of the Railway Path workday Our next workday will be on Sunday 11th June, starting at 10:00.  We’ll be working on the stretch south of Ogbourne St Andrew: the map below shows the meeting point near SU 188 717.  This is on the farm track leading to the path from the main road to… read more

Shed alarms

For our residents’ information: these alarms can be purchase from Maplin for £20.00. They are wireless and you place them in your outside building and they are activated if the beam is broken before the alarm is deactivated.They are battery operated.

M4 Junction 16 works update

We’ve received the following update from Swindon Borough Council: A broad range of work is in progress at Junction 16 including the import of clay, utility diversions – including gas and telecommunications – and the earthworks and drainage at the inner south side of the roundabout and Hay Lane. The import of clay has continued… read more

Timetable changes to Swindon bus services including new routes

Thamesdown Buses have evaluated feedback and listened to customer comments and these changes will offer improved connections across Swindon from 14 May 2017. As well as changes to timetables there are two brand new routes to enjoy: Route 5 running between Haydon Wick | Town Centre | Walcot East | Park North Route R1 running from Town Centre… read more

Ermin Street railway works

Network Rail need to lower the track under the listed Roman Road/Ermin Street bridge to create room for the overhead line equipment that will power the new electric trains. Rail services between Didcot and Bristol Parkway via Swindon will be affected over the bank holiday weekend (27th – 29th May 2017).  Read more about the… read more

Swindon Borough Council – Election News

Swindon Borough Council Election team go into overdrive after General Election called Following the announcement in mid-April of a snap General Election on 8 June, and with parish elections having taken place last Thursday (4 May), it is vital people know the election timetable and have made suitable arrangements to ensure their vote count. Almost… read more

Acoustic in the Alley – Thursday 25th May

Just to remind our readers that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 25th May at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. For those of you who may have earmarked May 25th in your diaries to see Chico Holton, please note… read more