Macmillan Castles Bike Ride Sun 3rd July 2022

Each year a team of volunteers organise a charity bicycle ride on the ridgeway, The White Horse Trail, Barbury Castle, Smeeth’s Ridge, Hackpen and the old railway path as a fund raiser for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event normally takes place the first week in June. However on that date this year, everyone will be… read more

Community Tree Planting Day in Wroughton

Saturday 26th February, 11.30am – 4pm, Meet at Maunsell Way Recreation Ground SN4 9JF. Bring a spade and wear sturdy footwear/gloves. Wroughton Girlguiding will be running a pop up café. We hope to see you there! For more details please see the attached poster or email projects@wroughton.gov.uk If you would like to help out at… read more

14 January Swindon Borough Council E-Newsletter

It’s fantastic to see that more than 85 per cent of adults across Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset have received their COVID-19 booster vaccination so far. A huge thank you must go to all those who continue to support the vaccination programme, including our brilliant team of volunteers in Swindon, who selflessly give… read more

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

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

Free defibrillator training

Chiseldon Parish Council, with AED Locator and Sandstorm Studios is pleased to invite you to attend the forthcoming free training session for use of the defibrillator at the BT box in Badbury. Location: Sandstorm Studios, Dairy Farm, Badbury. Studio 1. Date: Tues 9th Nov 6.30pm

Remembrance Day Service & Parade

Sunday 14th November at the Cenotaph, Regent Circus, Swindon. All Welcome Procession to start at 10:50am With two minute silence at 11:00am Followed by the Wreath laying, Remembrance Service and Cadets Parade & drill After the service, light refreshments will be served at the Pilgrim Centre. *Following public health advice, we ask that where possible… read more

Festive Food & Gift Fair in aid of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust

The Marchioness of Lansdowne invites you to The Festive Food & Gift Fair 2021, in aid of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust At Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Calne, Wiltshire. Wednesday 1st December 4pm-8pm, tickets £15 to include wine and canapes, in advance. Thursday 2nd December 10am-4pm Tickets £5, in advance or on the… read more

Halloween has arrived in Swindon 🎃

OCTOBER has arrived in Swindon and that means we’re coming to the closing stages of 2021. But don’t worry because with Halloween, Bonfire Night, and Christmas all still to come, we’re in for an awesome three months. Find out what’s happening in Swindon in October below as we look to celebrate the spookiest holiday of… read more

“Swing Birds” Charity Concert

Swindon’s all female 16 piece big band and singers. Sunday 7th November 2021 7.30pm 10pm Peglars Way, Wichelstowe SN1 7DA Doors open 6.30 pm TA charity concert in aid of the Deanery DC Academy. (To purchase a defibrillator for the community entrance at the deanery) (We are also raising funds for the prospect hospice.)

Scarecrow Trail – See the Photos

The theme for this year’s Scarecrow Trail was Children’s Books. residents responded by creating many weird, wonderful and above all imaginative figures and scenarios. A couple of examples appear below, but a comprehensive selection can be seen in the gallery on our Resident Information page.  

Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow 20th – 24th September

You can now sign up for the Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow sessions running from 20th to 24th September. Eventbrite invitations and the Roadshow Programme are at Transitions Roadshow Eventbrite Sign Up The Transitions Roadshow is a virtual event for 2021, and is for parents, carers and professionals who support young people age 14+ with… read more

WARP August Volunteer Day – Sunday 29th August

We are sharing this message from the Washpool Area Recovery Project: Join the Washpool Area Recovery Project volunteer day this Sunday 29 August 2021 @ 10:00am. There will be tea, coffee and homemade cake☕️🧁 for volunteers We hope to see you there. See location Facebook event link  

Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail 2021

The trail will run from 21st August to 5th September. This year’s theme is children’s books. Grab your map for £2 from: Three Trees Farm shop Oakleys Spar shop The Patriot Arms All profits will go to: Brighter Futures

Carers Cuppa

Are you an unpaid family carer, supporting an adult with a Learning Disability? Come and join our Carers Cuppa! You do not have to be registered with Swindon Carers Centre to be able to attend. Our next informal meeting is on :- When? Wednesday 11th August 2021 Time? 11am-12noon Where? As we are currently unable… read more