Friends of the Railway Path: workday

5 of us spent a day in the cutting at Whitetfield Farm yesterday, grubbing out brambles and blackthorn from the chalk bank. This was the first workday we’ve had for about 2 years, and we haven’t done anything on the chalk bank since the autumn of 2019, so it was beginning to get quite overgrown… read more

Beautiful images of our Washpool

Some beautiful images of our Washpool taken by a resident. The “Washpool Area Restoration Project” WARP volunteer team are always looking for volunteers to come along to their workdays into order to keep the area looking good for everyone to enjoy.

Gigabit Fibre update from Ward Cllr Sumner:

We met with the project and civils teams this afternoon for an update on the Wanborough, Liddington and Chiseldon builds. Generally: Since our last update the build team have secured the right space in the Swindon exchange and routing work follows with engineers testing the fibre that has been laid and mapping it for their… read more

Changes to recycling box collections this week

Due to a surge in staff shortages because of heightened COVID-19 cases in our Waste and Recycling team and general staff sickness, we have made the difficult decision to suspend recycling box collections only on the following days: Tomorrow (1 February) Wednesday, 2 February Thursday, 3 February Friday, 4 February If you are due to… read more

January’s washpool work day

On the 22nd January a group of volunteers took part in the following tasks: adding new woodchip to the sheep pen and path. Thank you to all those involved.

Wiltshire Community Foundation January 2022 e-bulletin

Happy New Year and welcome to our first Funding and Advice e-bulletin of 2022. In this issue you will find details of our grants programmes that are currently open for applications, including the newly opened High Sheriff Awards and Arts Council England Let’s Create Jubilee Fund. If you are considering applying for one of our… read more

#] North Wessex Downs AONB Annual Review for 2020/21

Here is the link to the North Wessex Downs AONB Annual Review for 2020/21 where you can open and download the pdf. It captures many of the activities and achievements of what was, another very significant year for the North Wessex Downs and the country’s other protected landscapes, as work continued to conserve and enhance… read more

The Monthly Newsletter For All Neighbourhood Watch Supporters

Happy New Year, and welcome to our first newsletter of 2022 for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales! This year, we are thrilled to be celebrating 40 years since the first Neighbourhood Watch group was formed in the UK in Cheshire in 1982. To kick-start our celebrations, we have proudly launched a special-edition 40th… read more

Come and join the fun!

Chiseldon Rainbows, Brownies & Guides would like to invite parents of children to get in touch about joining the Girlguiding. For more information please contact: 07456347542 or 07754855441

Thank you to all who donated

We are thrilled to announce with your help we were able to raise £169.30. Thank you so much for this fantastic donation towards the Brighter Futures Dementia Appeal. Your gift will help Brighter Futures first goal of raising funds for ‘Dementia Friendly Clocks’, which will make a stay or visit to hospital less confusing. It… read more

The Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter For Supporters

The December newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales can be read here: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2021-12/Dec%202021%20OUR%20NEWS_0.pdf This edition features pieces on our amazing partnerships with Patlock and ERA, the Neighbourhood Watch Community Grants Fund, Neighbour of the Year Awards 2021, the success of Park Hall Area Neighbourhood Watch using WhatsApp, how to make sure we… read more

Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund

The Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund opens 1st November, 2021 via the Wiltshire Community Foundation Small Grants – up to £2,000 This programme supports projects which will improve the lives of people living in the parish areas of: Wroughton, Chiseldon, Clyffe Pypard, Broad Town, Broad Hinton, Ogbourne St George, Ogbourne St… read more

Carers Emergency Card Scheme

The Emergency Card Scheme is available to all carers over the age of 18. Do you worry about what would happen to your cared for (dependant), whether an adult or child, if you were taken seriously ill or had an accident? If so, the Emergency Card Scheme can offer you peace of mind. Please see… read more

New path

A new path has been laid at the Chapel Offices/Museum/Butts Road cemetery, replacing the old crumbling tarmac path.    

Charity Raffle for Brighter Futures

£1per strip and at the Xmas lights event 8th Dec 6.00pm New Road Prizes include: £100 One4All Voucher £50 One4All Voucher £50 Amazon Voucher Christmas Hamper Hand crochet blanket On sale from Oakleys Spar. Raffle to be drawn Wednesday 8th December 7.00pm Sports & Social Club

Neighbourhood plan public briefing

Our Consultant Andrea Pellegram(www.pellegram.co.uk) will be holding this open session to explain the Neighbourhood Plan process and what it means for the Parish. The plan will cover the whole parish and provides guidelines on future development. Your input is vital for this plan to succeed. Monday 13th December 2021. Chiseldon House Hotel, New Road, Chiseldon…. read more

Armistice Day 2021

On Remembrance Sunday, Chiseldon residents joined communities throughout the UK in honouring those who have suffered and died in war.