Update from the Washpool project
Please see attached an update from the Washpool team on their excellent work on maintaining this lovely local area. Our thanks to them. news-from-the-washpool-sept-16-for-oct
Friends of the Path update
We had a successful day, along the mile between Chiseldon Firs and Whitefield Farm. We cleared overhanging trees to allow more height … … nettles and brambles to allow more width (these shots are before, and after) … … and to allow some signs to be seen again … The Path was being… read more
Friends of the Path workday – Saturday 17th September
Our next workday is coming up, and because it’s the autumn after a good summer for growing, we will be cutting back scrub and vegetation to keep the path clear. Time: 10.00 on Saturday 17th September Location: We’ll meet on the access road to Whitefield Farm (near grid ref SU 199 761). This is… read more
Information from the Past and Present Library newsletter
Did you know that the Central Library is the home of Swindon’s fantastic Local Studies collection? We collect and preserve almost anything that’s ever been written or published about the Borough – including books, newspapers, maps, magazines, CDs, vinyl, postcards – and a HUGE collection of old Swindon photos from the 1850s to the… read more
Recreation Hall Hire.
Please see the attached document for details on how to hire the Recreation Hall off Norris Road. Click here.
Location of dog bins
(Black dots indicate location of a bin) Please note there is also a bin at Ridgeway View, half way along Sambre Road.
Help for Bumblebee’s
Please take a look at this link for ways you can help bumblebees, information and children’s activities – all available to download and use. http://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-us/resources/
Have your say on the future of Swindon’s library service
***This has the potential to effect the Chiseldon mobile library and also Wroughton Library*** Swindon Borough Council is running a consultation on the future of the library service from 1st August to 30th September For more info visit www.swindon.gov.uk/librariesfuture A public meeting will be held 6th September, 7pm-9pm, St Josephs College, Ocotal Way. The Council… read more
Butterfly walk on the Railway Path: Sunday, 24th July at 11:00
From the organisers: We are repeating a visit to a nice patch of chalk grassland growing in a cutting at the side of the Path just north of Ogbourne St George. The diverse flora attracts butterflies and moths, and on a sunny day in summer there can be many species flying about. On Sunday, 24th… read more
Castle View Play Area Maintenance
Castle View Play Area – Maintenance work will commence here from 27th June. The play area will still be available for use but individual items may be fenced off whilst repairs and maintenance are undertaken. Thanks.
Girl Guides group starting in the village
There is a local plan in progress to start a Girl Guides group in the village from September. We will post more information as we receive it.
Mobile Library Van – No service Sat 18th June
The service will not be running in Chiseldon on this day due to there being no available driver. All other scheduled visits are currently running as expected. Thanks
Cycle the Downs – Sat 14th May 10.00 to 1.00pm
You may be interested in this event starting at Chiseldon tomorrow at 10:00. For more information and to book please call 01380 871012 or email mdnep@btinternet.com . Cycle the Downs
Friends of the Pathways update:
From Dick Millard: There are several things happening over the summer, which I wanted to list for you. If you’ve used the Path recently, you may have noticed several surface improvements that Sustrans have made. There is no better time to enjoy using the Path! Cycling Thursday, May 19 A ride out to Ogbourne St… read more
Three Trees Farm Shop Fun Day 7th May
The Three Trees Farm Shop and Café will be celebrating its 4th Birthday by hosting its Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, 7th May from 10am until 3pm. There will be fun for all the family, including donkey rides, farm animals, tractor and farm equipment, competitions and a play area for children. It is free… read more
Public Consultation for Parking Charges at Coate Water
Swindon Borough Council have launched a public consultation with regards to charging for parking at Coate Water. You can use the link below to either complete an on-line questionnaire, or download and print the document, to post back to them. Coate Water Parking Charge Consultation
Carols on the Green
The newly-formed Badbury Park Community Association is holding a ‘Carols on the Green’ event at Babbury Park between 7pm and 8pm on 22 December. All are welcome!
Transport update for December 2015
We are pleased to hear from Stagecoach West that the number of passengers using the No 8 service has increased. This is the service that now runs every twenty minutes through Chiseldon. Due to a recent near miss, the Safety Officer of Stagecoach has asked bus drivers to pull closer into the kerb when waiting… read more
Placewalk in Badbury this weekend
This Saturday (14th November) a group of residents will be running a Placewalk in Badbury. We will be walking the village and looking at areas that need to be improved over the coming years. If you’d like to join us then we’re meeting at 2pm outside The Bakers Arms. If you can’t come along but… read more