Heritage Open Days return to Swindon next week (8 to 10 September) as historic buildings across the Borough throw open their doors, free of charge. Residents and visitors will be able to explore Swindon’s rich history and connection to the railway as well as other hidden gems dotted around the town. Over the weekend there… read more
We have received this message from the Washpool Area Restoration Project about rescheduled work days: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust were due to join us last weekend to fence off the newt pond on the Island to prevent the sheep getting in. We postponed this due to the England World Cup. They are now going to join… read more
Please see the event posters below for details.
Just a reminder that we hire out the Recreation Hall (off Norris Close) with its table tennis kit for £7.00 per hour. To book, please contact the town clerk, giving as much notice as possible. Email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk Phone: 01793 740744
The award-winning Swindon Film Society, which was founded in 1947, launches its 2023/24 season of some of the best contemporary international films in early September. The 2023/24 season begins on Wednesday 6 September, and runs until Wednesday 27 March 2024. All films are shown at the Arts Centre in Devizes Road, Old Town, and a… read more
North Wilts Hockey Club – Academy Hockey Text version: New Academy sessions for Year 6 to Year 9, starting this September – for boys and girls of all abilities! Come and play! Where? – St Joseph’s College Ocotal Way SN3 3LR When? – Tuesdays 6 – 7pm and Sundays 11am – midday Whether you are… read more
For more information, please contact Russ on 07817760069.
CPC is so pleased with our first youth session provided by BEST – see photos below! Visit Eventbright.co.uk to book spaces on the remaining 5 sessions. They take place every Thursday 10.30 to 12.30 during the school holidays.
Nearly 10,000 children across Swindon have been invited to take part in free activities and access healthy meals for five weeks over the summer holidays. Parents and guardians are urged to sign up their children to the programme with their school, as only around 20 per cent of eligible children attend the free activities. The… read more
Please ollow the link to view the National Trust’s What’s On for Avebury. Summer 2023 – what’s on at Avebury NT
We have received the following update from Dick Milard, after a hard-working team carried out restorative work on the railway path earlier this month: Today, a lovely team from Arval spent a day on the Path. In between Marlborough and Ogbourne St Andrew, there is a spot with two benches and an obelisk. A few… read more
Just a reminder of the multi-sport activities available over the summer:
Here are some ideas for local activitites in the May half-term: Visit the historic State Rooms of Lydiard House Museum to see our new special exhibition and take part in our new family activity Hop over to the STEAM Museum, for the new exhibition celebrating female pioneers in railway engineering, an Air Raid Shelter experience and an… read more
The Rec Hall in Chiseldon (near the tennis courts) offers hourly hire of the hall for table tennis at £7.00 ph. Please contact clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk to book in. All kit is provided on site.