New bird boxes
The scouts made a number of bird boxes and we have been busy putting them up around the parish.
Useful Community Telephone Numbers
Police (24 hours) 101 (or 999) NHS Direct 111 Dental Emergency 01793 428579 Great Western Hospital 01793 604020 NHS Walk-In Centre 01793 428524 Clover Centre 01793 541111 Transco Gas 0800 111999 Wroughton Library 01793 312719 Swindon Council 01793 463000 Thamesdown Transport 01793 428428 Stagecoach 01793 521415 National Bus Line 0870 200 2233 Rail Enquiries 0845… read more
New Road allotments
Parish Council statement: The Parish Council is keeping the allotments open for as long as Government guidelines permit it, and as long as tenants can agree to work within the confines of social distancing/no gatherings over 2 people. Please continue to enjoy your allotment and get some fresh air and exercise. Any growing tips for… read more
Church service changes
All church services in the ridgeway benefice have been suspended until further notice However, the churches – Holy Cross, St George and St Andrew – will be open for private prayer and quiet reflection as follows: Sundays, 10am to 11.30am Wednesdays – Holy Cross, 10am to 11.30am Maundy Thursday – Holy Cross, 10am to 11.30am,… read more
Restricted Access
Sir Henry Calley Memorial Gardens and Butts Road Cemetery: By order of H.M. Government as part of the UK Coronavirus response. Effective from Midnight 23rd March for a minimum period of 21 days. No maintenance or checks will be carried out in this area whilst this restriction is in place. Do not enter this area… read more
Coronavirus Update from Swindon Borough Council
Latest Government announcement on the COVID-19 pandemic Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just announced that cafes, pubs and restaurants must close from tonight (20 March), except for take-away food, to tackle coronavirus. All the UK’s nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been asked to close “as soon as they reasonably can”. The… read more
Support for Older People Who Are Self-Isolating
AgeUK may be able to offer support. Please visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/ www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/our-services/information-and-advice/
Help with Coronavrus from Local Organisations and SBC
If you know someone outside Chiseldon who may need help in the current situation, you can direct them to this website which offers help from local organisations and SBC: Coronavirus – Compassionate Swindon
New webpage goes live with updates on Council services affected by COVID-19
From Swindon Borough Council: Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to keep residents fully up to date with services, the Council has published a new page on its website with real-time updates on services, which residents can… read more
Eligible Swindon businesses to receive business rate relief from next month
From Swindon Borough Council: Swindon businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry who are eligible for the Government’s 12-month business rate holiday will see it reflected in their bills from next month. Swindon Borough Council will be administering the financial help to all firms who qualify following a package of support announced by the… read more
Parish Councillor Surgeries Cancelled
The April and May Ward/Parish Cllr surgeries at the Calley Hall on a Saturday morning have been cancelled. If you need to reach a Ward Cllr for any reason, their details are: Jenny Jefferies jjefferies@swindon.gov.uk Brian Mattock bmattock@swindon.gov.uk You can reach the parish council by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk
Age UK Helpline for COVID-19
If there are any elderly people who have health concerns at this time, Age UK has a free helpline on 0800 055 6112, open 7 days a week, 8.00am to 7.00pm. They can also help with welfare, care and housing issues.
More work on the Railway Path
A productive day last Thursday. Sustrans has installed a new bench near the lineside hut between Ogbourne St Andrew and Ogbourne St George. We’ve cleared an area round it (and removed lots of nettle roots) and now planted it with local wildflower seeds. We’re not sure how the area is going to develop, and it… read more
Neighbourhood Watch Encourages Protecting the Isolated and Vulnerable During the Covid 19 Outbreak
Dear Neighbourhood Watch supporters, You will all be aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Neighbourhood Watch exists to look out for communities across England and Wales and at a time like this we encourage you to consider ways to keep yourself, your loved ones and those in your community safe, particularly the isolated and vulnerable…. read more
A step closer to the new defibrillator
AMAZING NEWS!! Dawn, who is the owner of the Spar Shop in Chiseldon has donated the final £600 we need to go towards the defibrillator on the Rec field. I am meeting with the electrician on Monday to see what needs doing to the electrics at the pavilion and then I can order the device… read more
Deer spotted playing football in the community
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Coming soon: SMAF Chiseldon
Tuesday nights 5pm – 5:45pm Kickboxing for children aged 5+ Starting Tuesday 10th March. Book you child in today. Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road SN4 0LS.
What’s On In March
What’s On In March 28 Feb Memory Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, from 10.30am 02 March Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 03 March Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 07 March Borough Councillors’ Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 07 March Chiseldon Primary School, Rock’n’Roll Bingo Night, 7.30pm 09 March Craft… read more
Reporting Fallen Trees
Storm Ciara has brought down several trees along the Railway Path, and Storm Dennis may bring down some more. We’d be happy to collate a list of any locations needing attention. Some may be small enough to be dealt with by volunteers, but larger trees will need a Sustrans tree surgeon with proper equipment, and… read more
Football club and fans form joint venture to make County Ground purchase a reality
The sale of the County Ground to Swindon Town Football Club and Swindon Town Supporters has reached a major milestone. Both the football club and the supporters’ group have united together to form the joint venture company which will own the freehold of the stadium when contracts are formally exchanged with Swindon Borough Council –… read more