One of Swindon’s most popular events will celebrate its 20th anniversary at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway with a special tribute to the town’s railway heritage. The Great Western Brick Show returns to the Swindon Borough Council-owned museum on Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 2 October. Set alongside iconic GWR locomotives and historic… read more
Time running out for older people to qualify for Government payment as survey reveals extent of cost of living challenges in Swindon Older people on a low income have until Thursday, 18 August to put in a claim for Pension Credit in order to qualify for the Government’s £650 Cost of Living Payment. Announced as… read more
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure – The Ridgeway, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow for installation of a new duct and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on The Ridgeway at the junction with Draycot Lane Traffic to be diverted via High… read more
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure – High Street, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow for Wales and West Utilities to carry out mains replacement works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on High Street junction of Butts Road outside No 14…. read more
Further details have been announced today on how households will receive £400 off energy bills from October. To find out more, please follow the link to the SBC newsletter. Swindon Borough Council News
To view The Ridgeway National Trail news for this summer, please follow the link below. The Ridgeway National Trail – Summer News 2022
Swindon’s stunning Lydiard House has a whole host of activities for all the family to enjoy this summer, from historic games to brand new exhibitions. As part of the great value Kids for a Quid promotion, which is available until Sunday 4 September, up to four children aged 3 to 15 years can visit the… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in July 2022 Forthcoming road closures. We have had information of the following closures: Station Road between High Street and Castle View Road. 15-17 August Draycot Close and Draycot Foliat – 25-27 August. You can get details of local roadworks by looking on one.network and signing up to… read more
Being a member is not an onerous role but is an essential part of our future as an NHS Foundation Trust. Through the Council of Governors, members are given the opportunity to influence how the hospital is run and the services we offer. Membership is free and you can have as much or as little… read more
Please see the link below for the July Teanat Focus newsletter from Swindon Borough Council. July 2022 Tenant Focus
From the STEAM museum: We’re delighted to be running our Kids for a Quid offer once again over the school holidays! There are a whole host of engaging activities to get involved with! Discover new exhibitions, guided tours by former railway workers, educational workshops and more! Tickets are now available online for visits up to… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council invites you to join us for some family fun on the recreation field. FREE Disco Pizzas Facepainting/ Glitter Tattoos -1 FREE item per child More to be confirmed… Funded by Chiseldon Parish Council Youth Fund. Children must be supervised by adults at all times. PDF of event details
This link shows a list of open air swimming pools in the Swindon area.
The following message has been sent by Wiltshire Police: This is a re-issue of the previous message, due to some issues with the formatting. Hopefully this version is easier to read. Apologies. Today (07/07), Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) have published a report into their latest inspection of Wiltshire… read more
The July Neighbourhood Watch Scheme newsletter is available below. According to NWS: This edition offers expert Cyberhood Watch advice on keeping your digital lives safe and secure, impersonation scams, 999 British Sign Language app, measuring impact, addressing fly-tipping and discounts on products. We hope you find the newsletter valuable. NWS July Newsletter
GREAT NEWS. After the Parish Council rounded the amount up, we have raised £2000 from our Jubilee Fete event. The funds will be split 50/50 between Great Western Hospital’s Brighter Futures CT Scanner appeal, and Prospect Hospice. We will be making contact with the charities now to advise them of the funds we are donating.
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in June 2022 Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee event 3rd June 2022 Wow – what a great event! Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported the event and helped us raise funds… read more
For information on government measures to tackle the rising cost of living, please follow the link provided below: Overall government support for the cost of living: factsheet