New STEAM exhibition to focus on the art of publicity A number of striking publicity materials produced by the GWR will form the basis of a new exhibition at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway. Entitled The Art of Publicity, the special exhibition opens 8th January and focuses on the artwork used to… read more
Your chance to meet employers who recruit young people On behalf of Swindon Borough Council, Education Business Partnership (EBP), will be delivering the JobFest 2018, at STEAM on 6th March 2018. Now in its 4th year, JobFest 2018 will bring together Swindon employers who are offering apprenticeships and employment opportunities to 16-24 year olds in… read more
The recent visit to a Parish Council meeting by Susan Lambert, Swindon Borough Council’s Dementia Friendly Co-ordinator was the catalyst in organising a local Dementia Friendly awareness meeting to be held on: Tuesday 16th January 2018, 10.00am for a 10.30am start, In the Church Hall (signed at the end of Butts Road) Light refreshments are… read more
What’s on in January 2018 2nd January – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 6th January – Borough Councillor’s Surgery, Calley Mermorial Hall 11.30pm – 12.30pm 8th January – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12pm 8th January – Chiseldon Parish Council Meeting, Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 10th January – Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy… read more
Wonderwords (set up by Chantelle) meets on Tuesday 5th December at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, at Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon SN1 5BP. This is an evening of sharing spoken word or song -Expect some story telling, stand up comedy, songs, poems, tea & cakes (for a donation) and a chance to compose your… read more
Acoustic in the Alley Just a reminder that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 21st December (a week earlier than our usual fourth Thursday) at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. There will also be Xmas nibbles provided by the… read more
Following the success of last year’s event, Swindon Borough Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing Team are organising another day of activities for those who will be alone this Christmas. The event is aimed at the Council’s most isolated clients to give them an opportunity to come together with others during what can be the toughest… read more
Over 200 children set to take to the stage in this year’s Christmas singing festival This Thursday, 245 children from 29 infant, junior and primary schools across Swindon will take part in a Christmas singing festival at the Wyvern Theatre. The young stars will take to the stage as part of this year’s production, ‘A… read more
Wreath Making Workshop On Saturday 2nd December, starting at 1 pm until 5:30 pm in the Chiseldon Memorial Hall a festive workshop will be taking place. Tutored by David Martin you will be able to make your own Christmas wreaths. The workshop costs £25 and this is not only including all the materials to make… read more
Monday 13th November The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale monthly lectures are held in the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE, and cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the wonderful world of The Arts. The hall is open from 7 pm with lectures beginning at 7:30 pm for approximately one hour. Coffee/tea and wine is… read more
Halloween is just around the corner (Tuesday 31 October) and we are encouraging young people to be safe and respect others if they are out and about in local communities trick or treating. We’re asking parents and carers to be sure they know where their children are over the Halloween period and that they know… read more
The Friends of the Railway Path will be holding this year’s open meeting and AGM on Tuesday 24th October, starting at 7 pm. They will be in the Three Trees Farm shop and Café at Chiseldon. The agenda will include a review of what has been going on during the year, an outline of plans for… read more
Swindon Borough Council’s fostering team are running an open evening for any residents who have thought about becoming a foster carer and would like to get more information. Staff from the fostering team and existing foster carers will be available to answer any questions and discuss what it is like to be a foster carer… read more
With so much roadworks going on the end of this year, the council has gathered information on the upcoming work that will be taking place. To make sure people are informed and prepared. Updates from Ward Cllrs: The yellow lines on Hodson Road are due to be painted in November. The new layby on New… read more
Safe Drive Stay Alive Roadshow Safe Drive Stay Alive seeks to provide an educational experience that teaches young people not only the dangers, but also the consequences, of poor and dangerous driving. Events in Swindon ran over six days at the end of September at the Empire Cinema, Greenbridge, and were attended by approximately 2500… read more
Events of interest this October Tea & Talk Join us at the Central Library on the 10th October, World Mental Health Day for tea and talk and find out how we can help you. Or just come along for a nice cup of tea and some cake. No One Is An Island Renaissance and contemporary… read more
We are giving away three sets of family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) to the Great Western Brick Show which will be held at Steam on Saturday, 7 October and Sunday, 8 October 2017. To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is Like our Facebook page and Share the… read more
October, what’s on? 2 Oct – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 3 Oct – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 6 Oct – Harvest Supper, Holy Cross Church, 7.30pm for 7.45pm 7 Oct – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm. 8 Oct – Harvest High Tea, Ogbourne St George,… read more
Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 28th September at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; entrance is £1. The group also now has its own website, but the site is still new so any feedback for changes and tweaks to be made… read more
The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale, have provided the following information: Monthly lectures, held in the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE, cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the wonderful world of The Arts. The hall is open from 7 pm with lectures beginning at 7:30 pm for approximately one hour. Coffee/tea and wine is… read more