An Introduction to Scented Plants

Join Chiseldon Gardening & Countryside Club on the 11th March starting at 7:30pm at the Holy Cross Church Hall off Butts Road. For a talk presented by Peter Biggs of The Wanbrough Herb Nursery on the introduction to scented plants. Peter is a garden designer based in Swindon who has won numerous medals at Malvern… read more

What’s On In March

What’s On In March 28 Feb Memory Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, from 10.30am 02 March Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 03 March Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 07 March Borough Councillors’ Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 07 March Chiseldon Primary School, Rock’n’Roll Bingo Night, 7.30pm 09 March Craft… read more

Perfect treat on offer for mums at Lydiard Park

Sons and daughters can spoil their mums with afternoon tea in the beautiful setting of Lydiard Park on Mother’s Day next month. Following the huge success of its first Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea offer last year, the Swindon Borough Council-owned park will be hosting another pampering event on Sunday, 22 March. Guests are invited to… read more

Swindon choreographer brings internationally acclaimed dance work back home

Following the sell-out World Premiere in Japan and massive box-office success throughout the UK, Swindon Dance star Adrienne Hart is now bringing her highly acclaimed ‘Puzzle Creature’ dance performance to Swindon’s iconic STEAM Museum at the end of the month. Adrienne, who grew up in Swindon and trained at Swindon Dance before winning a scholarship… read more

Adulthood Transitions Roadshow

The next Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow is taking place on Wednesday 17th June 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the Civic Offices, Swindon Borough Council, Euclid Street SN1 2JH. This is an annual event for parents, carers and professionals who care for a young person age 14+ with additional needs. Service providers… read more

Great British Spring Clean 2020

On Saturday 28th March in the morning, the Parish Council will be organising the annual litter pick in conjunction with the “Great British Spring Clean”. Please put this date in your diary and let us know if you can join us. Amazing offer from the Chiseldon House hotel. If you take part in the Annual… read more

Friends of the Railway Path: hedge laying

Our second hedge laying day of the winter will be on Saturday February 1st: details are below. Date: Saturday February 1st Time: 10.00 – 3.00 Meeting location: see map below. We will continue work along the stretch leading from Coate Water to the M4. Parking is available in the public car park at Coate Water… read more

Rock’n’Roll Bingo Night

Take away the numbers and just find your favourite tunes! Saturday 7th March Chiseldon Primary School, Castle View Road, Chiseldon 7:30 for 8pm start With a cash bar, snacks for sale and a raffle. Tickets £5 Over 18s only Raising money for new school equipment Tickets available from the Oakley’s Spar shop, Chiseldon Primary School… read more

What’s On In February

What’s On In February 31 Jan Memory Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, 10.30am 01 Feb Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 03 Feb Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 04 Feb Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 10 Feb Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 10 Feb Chiseldon Parish… read more

Can you help?

Chiseldon Parish Council need your help for the VE Day 75th Anniversary celebrations. Could you help with any of the following: People for leaflet delivery Volunteers to run stalls Marshalls Setting up and clearing down We are also looking for the following items: Loan of cups, saucers and plates, cutlery Loan of a sound system… read more

The January Quiz

Including Fish & Chips Supper Friday 17 January 2020 7.30pm start The Recreation Ground Hall, Off Norris Close. Chiseldon Tickets inc Fish and Chips: £ 15.00pp Teams of up to 8 people Please contact 01793 740744 to book or email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk Tickets also on sale in Oakley’s Spar (no later than Thursday 9 January 2020)… read more

School Christmas Plays

Two excellent, really entertaining school plays were stages with a lot of hard work going into them! The first image is from the KS2 Christmas play, the second from KS1’s.  Note: The School’s headmaster has given his permission for these images to be used.  

What’s on In January

What’s on In January 04 January Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am – 12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 06 January Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 07 January Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 08 January Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Christmas Dinner 13 January Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am -12… read more