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

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

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.

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

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

New timetable for mobile library service

From Monday 9 November the mobile library service will be operating a new timetable for its visits on both Thursdays and Saturdays. For the latest information and times please visit the mobile library page on Swindon Borough Council’s website.

Plans to increase cycling in the Swindon area

A major plan which aims to double the number of cycling trips made in Swindon over the next ten years, and make cycling a normal part of everyday life for most people, is now open for comments from the public. The Swindon Cycling Framework, which has been drawn up by cycling groups and Swindon Borough… read more