With more and more residents of our town committed to a cleaner and greener Swindon, ‘Keep Swindon Tidy’ volunteers are calling on more support to get Swindon’s streets more clear of litter. As people embark on positive intentions for the year ahead, why not improve your physical health and wellbeing as well as make a… read more
At 1st Chiseldon Scout Group we are launching a new section for young people aged 4 to 6 years. It is called Squirrels and we are having an open event to launch it. This will be the youngest group feeding into Beavers, Cubs and then Scouts. This will support young people living in Chiseldon and… read more
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. Please read the full story here: The Patriots Arms… read more
The Parish Council has installed some lovely new swing seats at Castle View play area last week. The old ones were at the end of their life.
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town. Swindon Borough Council’s three museums are hosting a number of activities to keep families entertained over the October half-term and there’s sure to be something to suit everyone’s tastes… Read the full… read more
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park and the trees are slowly transforming into beautiful gold, orange and crimson shades. Find out what’s happening across our Museum, Park and Hotel with this month’s roundup of news and events. Find out more from the Lydiard Park Newsletter
It’s Dinosaur Week at Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) this October half-term! Come and have a roar-some time and get up close and personal with creatures from Swindon’s prehistoric past. Between 26 October and 2 November, visitors to MAS can find out about Swindon’s Jurassic sea monsters and try the new dinosaur trail. Also, on… read more
Explore the ancient trees of the Severnake Forest with this walking trail: Download a map and information for the trail.
Booking link: https://headstart-skillz.pembee.app/activity/66fa9c52f6c6b537f92549ef Password: SN40NW
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
To help families with younger children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, and to link in with the Swindon Summer Trails Challenge, and enjoy our beautiful parks, we have set up Story Trails at Coate Water and Lydiard Park. Both trails start in the playgrounds and feature a family friendly walk through the parks. The theme for the… read more
An update from Swindon Borough Council to pass onto our parishioners: The 18-hole pitch and putt and 18-hole crazy golf are now available to make your day at Coate Water a little bit more competitive. Both facilities have been closed since the pandemic. Over the last few weeks the fairways have been mown and the… read more
Swindon Borough Council has shared some news about progress on the splash park: We’re incredibly excited to open our new splash park this summer and we’re making good progress. Our contractor has re-laid the concrete surface and re-installed the pipework and drainage. However, we’re still waiting for the soft flooring surface, which has come from… read more
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.
This summer holidays, families can discover more of Swindon with six new walking trails across the Borough. On Friday (26 July), Swindon Travel Choices will officially launch the six trails, which include: The Butterfly trail – along Old Town Railway Path from Mannington to Old Town The Fish trail – a loop of Coate Water The Bear… read more
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
Following its move from Apsley House to the Civic Offices in Euclid Street, the new museum and art gallery opened today (9 July) at 10.30am. The venue is free to enter and will have 40 per cent more display space, compared to its previous home, allowing it to better showcase one of the country’s best… read more
Attention all kids age 5.5-8 (and their parents!) Are you looking for a challenge? Have you felt the joy of climbing to new heights? Camping with nature and friends How about trying 1st Chiseldon Beavers……. Our waiting list for September intake is now open for boys and girls aged 5.5-8. We meet on a Wednesday… read more