Exciting Volunteering Opportunities from Brighter Futures

Chiseldon Parish Council has received the following communication from Brighter Futures. CPC publishes information on events, 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… read more

Facebook Poll

The Parish Council wanted to thank everyone who took part in the Facebook poll we ran on potentially moving our holiday youth provision to The Deanery. There was no clear winner in the poll with votes for and against. The committee met on Monday and after some discussion decided to hold the free October half… read more

Taste of India at the Calley Arms

Disclaimer: 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. Friday, 26th June is Taste of India night… read more

Fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 21 June 2024

Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Chief Constable Catherine Roper writes: Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, I begin this letter today with some significant operational successes from the last couple of weeks. On the 14 June, Maurice Jones was convicted of murder and possession… read more

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Volunteer Opportunity – Tree Wardens

If you have a love of trees and a few hours to spare, we have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is looking to establish a network of ‘tree wardens’ covering every parish throughout Swindon, as part of their partnership with the Council. Whether you’re looking to get your hands in the… read more

Starting a Walking Group

From a local resident: Would anyone be interested in meeting up for the odd walk whether it’s 20mins or a few hours? I have spoken to a couple of people recently who enjoy walking but don’t like going out on their own. I have done a lot of lone walking but I do enjoy the… read more

Annual Litter Pick 2024

Thank you to everyone who came along on Saturday 18th May for the annual litter pick.  We didn’t get a group photo this year but well done to everyone who came along.  We collected a trailer load of waste between us.

Notice of Casual Vacancy

PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Bri Cleaver on 14/5/2004 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more

Washpool Workday

The Washpool volunteers met on Sunday 21st April to clear the remains of the fallen willow tree, and plant a “dead hedge” using the remains. The hedge is a perfect natural way of creating a barrier, providing wildlife habitats, recycling materials and costing nothing. Other plants will grow though the hedge and some new willow… read more

SSEN PSR Digital Toolkit

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. We have received the following from Scottish and Southern… read more

Youth Club

Our first holiday youth club with Headstart Skillz was Wed 3rd April 9.00 to 1.00 The kids enjoyed a mixture of outside sports, indoor games, some first aid training and they created their own businesses – working on logos, slogans, and sales pitches to each other. We hope the 11th April session runs as well.

Annual Parish Meeting, 8th April 7.30pm

The Annual Parish Meeting has been called by the Council Chairman for 8th April, 7.00pm at the Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road. All residents are welcome to attend but only electors of the parish are permitted to speak. PCSO Charlotte Watson will be attending to answer any local police questions you may have. Tea… read more

Washpool Sheep

At the Washpool in the heart of Chiseldon are six sheep that the Washpool Volunteer Group look after. These are all hardy Scottish breeds and two of them, Ross and Cromarty, have been immortalised in their own wool by the daughter of one of our volunteers. The likeness and detail is stunning. See more Washpool… read more