WARP bat talk June 18th at 8.00pm
Please find below the details of a talk the WARP team have arranged. WARP Bat talk June 2016
Mobile Library Van – No service Sat 18th June
The service will not be running in Chiseldon on this day due to there being no available driver. All other scheduled visits are currently running as expected. Thanks
Results from meeting with SBC about the New Road Build Out scheme
New Road comments from SBC June 2016 The document above details the meeting between Swindon Borough Council, Borough Councillor Foley and Chiseldon Parish Council in relation to the Build Out in New Road. Please note that the Monday 13th June Parish Council meeting has this subject as an agenda item, and there is a public… read more
Noise from light aircraft
Please be advised that our Ward Councillors have already investigated the issue with air craft noise around the Parish coming from the airfield. There isn’t any course of action that the Parish Council or Swindon Borough Council can take in the short or long term as no laws are being broken, and the land that… read more
Parish Office closure notice
The Parish Clerks office will not be open Friday 3rd June due to holiday. It will be open on all other scheduled opening times. These are: Wednesday 8.30 to 12.00, Thursday 8.30 to 12.00 and Friday 8.30 to 11.30.
Bobby Van Trust
Just a reminder that the Bobby Van trust can help anyone elderly, vulnerable or disabled with home security. Please see their website for details. Thanks http://wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/
Public survey on planters in the village
Public opinion wanted please: The Parish Council are discussing flower planters in the Parish and wanted parishioners opinion please: 1) Should the PC finance some planters? 2) Do we think they will be vandalised? 3) Where shall we put them?… 4) There will need a certain amount of maintenance and watering – would anyone like… read more
Update on A419 road works
We’ve been advised that the road works will be suspended from 6 weeks from the Fairford Air Tattoo (8-10th July) into August, then resuming and carrying on until Dec 2016.
Borough Councillor Surgery Sat 4th June 11.30 to 12.30
The next Borough Councillor surgery is Saturday 4th June 11.30 to 12.30 in the Old Chapel on Butts Road. A Parish Councillor will also be in attendance. Please come along with any questions you may have, or to have a chat! Thanks
Appeal for local residents from 1956/57
Mr Lindsay Tonkin is researching the Hungarian Refugee evacuation of 1956/1957. He would very much like to hear from members of the Chiseldon WVS who provided comfort to the refugees who were housed at the Chiseldon Refugee Centre from November 1956 to Jan 1957. Likewise if there are any voluntary workers from Chiseldon area, or… read more
Please help Eric the Washpool sheep!
HELP ERIC: AN UPDATE Thanks to the generosity of Niall Jones, Eric has temporarily moved to a nearby farm where he can be closely monitored and treated on a daily basis. This relieves the pressure on our volunteers and will ensure that Eric gets the expert attention that he needs. As you will see, he… read more
Message from Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group
Dear all, Swindon CCG is seeking applications for the role of Public and Patient Representatives to be involved in the procurement of community health services. Please share the attached role description and application form with your patient groups and public forums. The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 1 June, therefore please circulate this… read more
Three Trees Farm shop – thank you message
The Three Trees Farm shop wishes to thank everyone who came along and made their fun day a success. Donations are being made to various local good causes and charities. Press Release for Family Fun Day 7th May 2016
Books from Joy Wodhams – local writer
Attached is the information on books available to purchase on Amazon from local writer Joy Wodhams. Joy donates her royalties to the GWH Radiotherapy appeal, Prospect Hospice and MacMillan Nurses so purchasing one of her books also supports some very worthwhile local charities. Some of Joy’s books are for children so it’s definitely worth a… read more
Reminder – Annual Parish Meeting 16th May from 6.30pm
Please join us at the Chiseldon House Hotel for an annual meeting for the Parish residents. Councillors will be providing updates on the years activities and we will be having some interesting guest speakers. Tea/coffee served from 6.30pm and the hotel are opening a cash bar. Hope to see you there!!!
Community Grants now available from Swindon Borough Council
Community Grants and New Shoots Grants are now available at : www.swindon.gov.uk/communitygrant Please open the link for details on how to apply, the qualitying criteria and new application form. Please share to any groups who may benefit. Thanks
Friends of the Railway Path – 22nd May work day
Our next work day will be on Sunday 22nd May, starting at 10:00. We will be working on a stretch north of Marlborough. The meeting point is at the access point from the Chiseldon to Marlborough road (A346) just opposite the turning to Ogbourne Maizey, near grid reference SU 188 717. A location map should… read more
Notice of Works drawings for May 2016
New Road Plans May 2016. page 1 New Road Plans May 2016. page 2 New Road Plans May 2016. page 3 Hodson Road gateway plans May 2016 Draycot Foliat gateway plans May 2016 Draycot Foliat and Hodson Road signage plans. May 2016[easingslider id=”252″]
Job Vacancy for Wilcot and Huish PC
The Parish is a small one, situated between Marlborough and Pewsey in the east of the County, so if you think you could be suitable as their new clerk, or know someone who would be interested, please contact: Cllr Dee Nix, Chairman of W&H PC directly, e-mail dee.nix@wilcotandhuish.gov.uk and/or go to the website: http://www.wilcotandhuish-pc.gov.uk/ for more information.