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Ideas for Celebrating VE Day

Please follow the link for some great ideas for activities to do at home to celebrate VE Day on 8th May. VE Day Ideas

Dementia Friendly Newsletter – April 2020

Please view or download the dementia friendly newsletter for April 2020. It contains information about how to get help and support, as well as resources and activities for people living with dementia, carers and care workers. View or download dementia friendly newsletter (pdf)  

Council’s Admissions Team Ensure Most Children Get Into Their First Choice Primary School

The vast majority of children due to start primary school in September have today (16 April) been offered a place at their first choice school. This year Swindon Borough Council’s School Admissions team have been able to offer 95 per cent of pupils in Swindon their first choice primary school, while 99 per cent will… read more

Landmark report on future of Mechanics’ Institute to be discussed by Council

Preparations could soon be underway to bring Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute into public ownership. If approval is given at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Wed, 25 March), officers at Swindon Borough Council could begin to make the preparations that are necessary to allow the authority to make a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), which could secure the… read more

Universal service obligation for broadband

From 20 March, homes and businesses in the Borough will have a new legal right to a request a decent and affordable broadband service under the new Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband. This was legislated for in 2017 as a service that has at least 10 Mbps download speed and 1 Mbps upload. BT… read more

Free Access to TWINKL Learning Resources for One Month

We have received the following from Twinkl:  

Donations wanted for Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue

We are always so very grateful for any donations that are brought to the centre, especially of newspapers during the winter months (at the moment over 210 hedgehogs are being cared for!), cat and dog food (no fish!) and of course money or online donations which all go a long way in supporting our work… read more

Are you ready to be our community’s superhero?

I am a Citizens Advice Volunteer – that’s my secret superpower ”The best thing about volunteering at Citizens Advice is being able to help people, who through bad luck, lack of knowledge or confidence issues, really need our help. It’s an honour and a privilege to be given an opportunity to do that.” Citizens Advice… read more

Council ensures families get access to vital funding for two year olds

Ninety-eight per cent of two year olds in Swindon who are entitled to early education have received it thanks to the Council’s Early Years team. In Swindon, there are approximately 750 children aged two who are entitled to 15 hours per week of early education and childcare from the term after their second birthday. Nationally,… read more

Support in place for Honda staff and supply chain workers

A package of measures has been put in place to support workers affected by the closure of Swindon’s Honda factory in July next year. Almost a year after the Japanese carmaker announced it would be closing its South Marston base, a co-ordinated programme of welfare support is established with Honda itself leading the way to… read more

Trace Lost Pension

Over the years it’s easy to lose track of different pensions, especially if you’ve changed jobs, moved house, or if pension companies merge or change name. Pension Tracing Service is free and can help you trace a pension that you’ve lost track of, even if you don’t have the contact details of the provider. Visit… read more

Happy New Year from everyone at Total Towers!

The new year brings the first of your monthly newsletters for 2020, and this month’s is jam packed full of money saving offers, local events, new years resolutions, and so much more – so you can start your new year off right! Looking to get fit for summer and shed some festive pounds? Well, you’re… read more

Important Home Fire Safety Messages For Christmas

Ensure you have working smoke alarms installed on all levels of your home. Working alarms can give you the vital time needed to escape in a fire. Test your smoke alarms regularly and never remove batteries! Never leave cooking unattended. The majority of fires start in the kitchen so this is a high-risk area. Many… read more

Fire Safety Reminder To Swindon Residents

Fire Safety Reminder to Swindon Residents Swindon residents are being reminded to be more fire safe in the home, after more than half of all accidental fires in the town over the last year were due to cooking or smoking. Since December 2018, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has attended 124 accidental fires… read more

Could You Be Entitled to Carers Allowance?

Do you care for or assist someone living with you, who has mobility or health issues? Have you applied for a Carers Allowance? You may be surprised at what qualifies you to get this benefit. If you contact Age UK they can assist to start with. They often contact the Department for Work and Pensions… read more