With national Mental Health Awareness Week just around the corner, Swindon Borough Council’s Public Health Team have been working with several local organisations to encourage residents to be more open about how they’re feeling and talk about their mental health. From 13 – 19 May, a series of activities will be taking place across the… read more
Take a look at the April E-Newsletter from Brighter Futures and see how you can help them raise some more money.
The Parish Council are pleased to announce the addition to the Parish services of our new part-time Handyperson. We welcome Kevin to the team. Our aim is to reduce our costs of works required around the Parish that the PC is responsible by having our own handyperson to carry out these tasks. We can also… read more
Wiltshire Police has again been graded as ‘good’ in all three key areas in an annual report. The annual inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) looks into police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL). It considers whether forces keep people safe and reduce crime (how effective a force is),… read more
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT – The Annual Assembly of the Parish Meeting for CHISELDON will be held at The Recreation Hall, off Norris Close, Chiseldon on Monday 13th May 2019 at 7.30pm Local Government electors for the Town will be entitled to vote at the Meeting which will be open to the public. For… read more
The Parish Council were pleased to award a grant for this initiative so that young lives can continue to be saved through education of road safety awareness. For more information, see the presentation document from Dorset & Wiltshire Road Safety for Young Drivers.
The latest Neighbourhood Watch Network e-newsletter is now available. In this issue we hear about the three new online toolkits the Network has produced for members and coordinators covering social media, burglary prevention and managing a scheme. We also hear feedback to Fundraising and Social Media workshops, advice on how to achieve a great working… read more
Cooling off in rivers, canals, ponds, quarries and lakes can have deadly consequences. Every year, firefighters are called to incidents where residents (particularly children and young people) get into difficulty when swimming in open water. Dangers of cooling off in open water The water may look calm on the surface, but there may still be… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has experienced a spate of deliberate small fires in the Swindon area over recent weeks. Seventeen such fires, including fences, rubbish, bins and grassland, have been dealt with by crews from Swindon, Stratton and Westlea since 17 April. Station Manager Greg Izon said: “When fire crews are sent… read more
Wiltshire Police are receiving lots of calls from people who have received letters from someone purporting to be from HMRC with a demand for money. A phone number is provided to call, which will connect to Wiltshire Police so appears genuine. This is a scam, and people receiving these letters should be aware that Wiltshire… read more
Chiseldon Tennis Club has asked us to share the following information: If you haven’t yet joined or renewed your membership(thanks to all those who have!) please visit our website. You will receive the new gate code upon joining. Thanks also to those who have joined to support our club even though you don’t play now,… read more
01 May The Chiseldon Washpool by Sheila Passmore, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 04 May Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am 07 May Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 08 May Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 13 May Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 13… read more
Adult learn to cycle sessions We are starting a free adults’ learn to cycle course at the County Ground Athletics track on Saturday, 11 May. The bikes and equipment are free to use. The flat track is a great place to learn to ride in a traffic-free environment helping you to build up your confidence… read more
Wiltshire has seen a drop of 3 per cent in the number of overall recorded crimes in the county, according to crime statistics out today (25/04). Between January 2018 and December 2018, Wiltshire Police recorded 42,483 crimes overall – a decrease compared to the previous 12 months. Burglaries and vehicle crime dropped by 25 per… read more
Sometimes we all need a good cuppa and the chance to connect with other people. That’s why the Council’s Coffee and Connections programme is such a valuable tool for those who use it. The six-week initiative, run by the Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing Team, allows vulnerable people of all ages to come together in… read more
Further to our recent consultation with residents, the Parish Council reviewed all the feedback provided and voted on the approval of Option 1 Longitudinal parking. Please see the Norris Close results letter for more information.
Points of interest from the meetings held in April 2019 Memory Café The next memory café is Friday 26th April at the Church Hall from 10.30am. Everyone who has Dementia, and those caring for someone with Dementia is welcome to attend. There is a relaxed atmosphere with singing, and music from local musicians. There is… read more
Sheila Passmore will be giving an illustrated talk, ‘The Story of Chiseldon’s Washpool’ on Wednesday 1st May at 7.30pm in the Church Hall; admission £3 with the proceeds going to the Washpool Area Restoration Project (WARP) and Chiseldon Local History Group. The Washpool stream was very much at the centre of village life over the… read more
The below images are the latest from the Ridgeway Bell.
Are you or somebody you know a chain free buyer struggling to find that perfect property? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Experts Kirstie & Phil are planning to come to Swindon next month, May 2019! In these uncertain times, this is a great opportunity to get some completely free expert advice to… read more