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
Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow 2021
The Swindon Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow 2021 will be run as a virtual event, from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September. There will be presentations from a wide range of organisations throughout the week, and a full timetable with joining instructions, will be published in July. The Roadshow is for parents, carers and professionals… read more
Carers Week
There are at least 21,000 unpaid carers in Swindon, who save our town economy £395 million per year. They play a vital role looking after children, parents, partners and friends. During Carers Week, we hold our annual Walk A Mile fundraising event enabling us to raise vital funds to increase support for unpaid carers in… read more
MacMillan Castles Bike Ride
Each year a team of volunteers organise a 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. Back in March we could not be sure that the… read more
Half term Netball Camps for those in school years 3 – 9 inclusive
If you’re looking for an organised sporting activity during half term then look no further ☺ ☺ ☺ Everyone is welcome, no experience required. Come along, join our experienced, qualified coaches and give Netball a try. For those in School Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Tuesday 1st June 2021, 10:00 – 12:00 The Deanery… read more
“Great British Spring Clean”
Save the date for Chiseldon Parish Council litter pick on Sat 12th June AM
North Wessex Downs AONB Spring Newsletter
View the North Wessex Downs AONB Spring Newsletter https://bit.ly/3sUnk3L which includes articles on: Appointment of our new Chair – Sarah Nichols Our successful Spring Programme of farming webinars News from the Sparkling Streams Project Our Dark Skies leaflet The Landscape Trust’s online raffle
Garage Sale Trail – Sunday, 30th May 2021 12pm to 4pm
Come & have a stroll around the village where there will be tables on peoples driveways for you to browse, please keep to social distancing regulations. A list & map of all houses taking part will be available on the chiseldon garage sale trail facebook page, three trees farm shop, the spar, the patriot’s arms… read more
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School lay wreath in remembrance
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School’s head boy and head girl represented the school at the Cenotaph today to lay a wreath in remembrance. Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/Chiseldon-Primary-Nursery-School-101903164549396/videos/361249851643536/
Remembrance Sunday 2020
This year’s Remembrance Sunday was a little different.
Council asks residents to honour Remembrance Sunday from home
This year, in line with government guidance, Swindon Borough Council is urging residents to mark Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) at home. In light of the new lockdown restrictions, which came into force today (5 Nov), the Government has issued guidance to local authorities across England to ensure that the public is able to honour Remembrance… read more
Remembrance Sunday Event, 8th November 2020
Please see the poster below for details.
Brighter Futures November E-Newsletter
Radiotherapy Appeal update Keep up to date with the progress on the construction of the Radiotherapy Centre! We are keen for you to see the progress of the build at every stage. Click here for full details. If you have Facebook, we have set up a Radiotherapy Centre Group where you can see additional photographs… read more
Half term activities at Better
Looking for things to keep the kids entertained this October half term? Head to a Better centre in Swindon for a range of fun stuff to do! From Ice Skating to Trampolining, it’s a perfect day out for the whole family. Your safety is of the utmost importance to Better. To make sure your visit… read more
October half term camps
For ages 5-13years Dates are: Tuesday 27th October Wednesday 28th October Thursday 29th October Camps will run from 10-2.30pm with a drop off between 9.30-10am. Prices are £15 per day for non-members and £14 for one day and £12 for every other day you book for members. If you would like to know anymore information… read more
Carers Rights Day 2020
Cares Rights Day aims to: Make carers aware of their rights Let carers know where to get help and support Raise awareness of the needs of carers Presenters and panellists to include: Robert Buckland QC MP and Justin Tomlinson MP Sue Wald (Director Adult Social Services SBC) Cllr Brain Ford (Cabinet Member Adult Health and… read more
Chiseldon Pumpkin trail 🎃
Halloween 2020 might be a bit different this year and trick or treating as we know it will be off the cards. But we can still have loads of spooky fun! This Halloween let’s all join together to create The Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail! Stick a pumpkin in your window or outside your home –… read more
The Resident’s Scarecrow Trail 2020
Residents of the Parish set up a scarecrow trail with impressive results, truly showing the commitment our residents have to being creative and supportive.
Commemorative Tree Planting Marks 75th Anniversary of VJ Day.
15th August 2020 marked the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day. ‘Victory over Japan Day’ was the day on which Imperial Japan surrendered, effectively ending the Second World War. A commemorative tree planting took place to mark the event.