New war-time exhibition open at Lydiard House Museum
Families looking to immerse themselves in the history of the Second World War over the Easter holidays should head to Lydiard House. A brand-new exhibition, ‘Lest We Forget’, is now open at Lydiard House Museum and explores the Black contribution to the World Wars and the links to Wiltshire. In 1943 the American 101st Airborne division constructed… read more
The Great British Spring Clean, 18th May 2024
Our Parish-wide litter pick will be Sat 18th May 10.00 to 12.00. Meet at Strouds Hill carpark (meeting points will be arranged for other parish areas) and kit will be provided.
Fun for all the family at Lydiard Park Easter Egg Trail
Lydiard Park’s popular Easter Egg Trail will once again provide fun for all the family on Easter Sunday (31 March). With clues hidden around the park and lake, participants will search for hidden eggs to uncover a special word to win a prize. The trail will take place between 11am and 3pm, and is… read more
Christmas lights, Christmas jumper!
Intrepid souls braved the rain to attend the Christmas lights being turned on in Chiseldon. Jasper won the best Christmas jumper competition with his flashing Reindeer jumper (photo used with family permission).
Coate Water family walk and treasure hunt, 21st December
Meet outside the cafe. All are welcome but please wear suitable footwear as it may be muddy. Swindon Travel Choices – Helping You Make Travel Choices
Christmas Event, Monday 4th December – time to switch on the lights!
At the Xmas event on Monday 4th Dec 6.00pm at New Road, we will hand out a raffle ticket to each child (not to be mixed up with the charity raffle ones) which will be drawn for one child to do the actual lights switch on. We also want to thank Iceland who have provided… read more
Meet the Author – Wroughton Community Library, 1st December
Come and meet author Victoria Gosling, 7pm on Friday 1st December, in Wroughton Community Library. Victoria’s novel Bliss & Blunder is a modern-day retelling of the Arthurian legend, set in Wiltshire.
Invitation to public event about Swindon’s heritage – 6pm on Monday 27 Nov at UTC Bristol St
Swindon Borough Council invites you to attend a public event about Swindon’s heritage and plans for its future. This event will be hosted by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Jim Robbins and the Cabinet Member for Heritage, Arts & Culture, Cllr Marina Strinkovsky, and will launch a wider consultation to inform the Council’s future… read more
National Trust Avebury – What’s On Christmas 2023
See details in the pdf linked below: National Trust Avebury – What’s On Christmas 2023
STFC fans – an evening with Dick Mattis, Wroughton Library, 27th October
Are you a Swindon Town Football Club supporter/fan? Come to Wroughton Library for an evening with Dick Mattick on 27th October, 7.30pm
Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail 2023
The Chiseldon and local community put on a fine display of scarecrows for 2023, raising money for charity. A selection appears below – and sorry if we didn’t choose yours! You can see more images at Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail | Facebook. Click on the images to see a larger version.
Swindon Carers Centre – Carers Rights Day, 24th November
View the pdf for full details