Chiseldon Parish Council has received the following communication from Brighter Futures. CPC publishes information on events, services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external… read more
We have received the following message from Brighter Futures: Looking to the future and we have great news to share with you. Brighter Futures has once again been selected as the Charity Partner for the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail in the Town Gardens. We have a very good relationship with the South Swindon Parish… read more
N.B. Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. The following email was received from Brighter Futures…. read more
To find out more about the open days outlined in the flyer below, please visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ and search for ‘Swindon’
The Chiseldon Local History Group Summer Walk is on Wednesday 21st August. Please meet at the Strouds Hill information board at 6pm.
Where? Lydiard Park, Wiltshire When? Saturday 10th August: 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11th August: 10am to 5pm How much? Child tickets – 5-17, under 5’s free* Family tickets – 2 adults and 2 kids For more information and to book: Great British Food Festival at Lydiard Park Wiltshire
Find out all about this event celebrating creative talent by downloading the pdf below: Pop-Up Poetry in the Park
Washpool Area Restoration Project Washpool sheep birthday party – the boys will be 10! Drinks and cake at 11am. To get in touch, email contactwashpool@gmail.com
Come along to the Liddington summer fete – 15th June 2024. From 1pm until dusk. Liddington playing field and All Saints Church. Tickets: £3 – free for kids. Includes: Bar Live Music BBQ Dog Show …and more! Contact: Liddington.fete@btinternet.com or call John: 01793 791396
Please see the poster below for details on the Swindon railway village museum, and free guided tours. For more infomration and booking please email dan@mechanics-trust.org.uk. Further details available on the Swindon Heritage Preservation website.
We’re delighted to bring you some images from the first Washpool duck race this weekend. All profits will go to maintaining the site and caring for the 6 sheep.
The Washpool volunteers met on Sunday 21st April to clear the remains of the fallen willow tree, and plant a “dead hedge” using the remains. The hedge is a perfect natural way of creating a barrier, providing wildlife habitats, recycling materials and costing nothing. Other plants will grow though the hedge and some new willow… read more
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
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.
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
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).