Have an eggstremely cracking Easter at Lydiard Park

The Easter holidays are just around the corner and a whole host of activities for all the family will be taking place at Lydiard Park. The Great Lydiard Park Easter Trail will take place from Saturday, 20 April to Monday 22. Children will have the opportunity to hunt for clues hidden around the lakes, woodlands… read more

What’s on In April

What’s on In April 29 March Chiseldon Memory Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, 10.30am 01 April Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 01 April Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, Recreation Hall, 6.45pm 02 April Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 05 April Family Fun Quiz and Supper, Ogbourne St George 06 April Borough… read more

What’s on In March

WHAT’S ON IN MARCH 02 March Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 04 March Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Ogbourne St George Church, 7.30pm (tickets from Oakley’s Spar store, Chiseldon) 04 March Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 05 March Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 06 March Swindon Recital… read more

MacMillan Castles Bike 2nd June 2019

Once again the Swindon Macmillan Fundraising committee is looking forward to running this major fundraising event at the beginning of June. The event will be held on Sunday 2nd June and will involve approximately 250 to 300 cyclists using The Ridgeway between Chisledon and Avebury, parts of the White horse Trail, The Railway path between… read more

This Woman’s Work: Female Artists in the Swindon Collection Swindon Museum and Art Gallery 15 January – 16 March 2019

This Woman’s Work explores the work of female artists in the Swindon Collection. The exhibition aims to explore the changing status of women artists within Swindon’s collection, showing the growing prominence of female artists within modern British art and to celebrate a selection of important and engaging works. Artists in the exhibition include paintings and… read more

What’s on In February

02 Feb Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 04 Feb Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 05 Feb Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 13 Feb Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 11 Feb Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 11 Feb Chiseldon… read more

Great British Spring Clean

Diary Date – On Saturday 30th March in the morning, the Parish Council will be organising the annual litter pick in conjunction with the “Great British Spring Clean”. Please put this date in your diary and let us know if you can join us.

Opening Night of Swindon Folk Club

Friday the 18th is the big opening night of the revamped Swindon Folk Club at its new venue. See all the details below. I would really appreciate if you would consider coming along and giving your support on this opening night and hopefully thereafter. I am MC on the night and we will be having… read more

Chiseldon Netball Club’s Newsletter

I hope you have all enjoyed the festive break because we’re back every Wednesday at Ridgeway School (6pm for the juniors and 7pm for the adults) to blast away those Christmas excesses. Just pop along and give it a go. What a fantastic year it has been for Chiseldon Netball Club!! We have gone from… read more

The Pride of Swindon Awards 2019

Do you know an individual or team who have made a difference to your community by helping others? A Volunteer who has given their time selflessly for years A child or adult who has displayed remarkable courage A person who has helped reduce crime in your area An exemplary young person who should be recognised… read more

What’s on In January

05 Jan Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 07 Jan Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 08 Jan Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 9 Jan Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 14 Jan Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 14 Jan Bridge… read more

What’s On In December 2018

1st Dec – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 1st Dec – Holy Cross Christmas Fair, Church Hall, 12.30pm – 3.30pm 3rd Dec – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 3rd Dec – Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, Recreation Hall, 6.45pm 4th Dec – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 5th Dec – Chiseldon Local… read more

Step Into Christmas at STEAM

Christmas will come early at Swindon’s STEAM museum with market stalls, musical entertainment and Santa bringing festive cheer to visitors next weekend. This year’s Christmas at STEAM event will feature a stage performance on Sunday 2nd December 2018 by the Siren Sisters that will cover a range of styles, from pop and festive to Bulgarian… read more

Lydiard House steps back in time for Christmas display

Visitors to Lydiard House can step back in time and experience what the decorated halls would have been like in Georgian times over the festive season. The State Rooms of the Swindon Borough Council-owned House will be adorned with traditional foliage, a kissing ball, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Floral decorations will also line… read more