Walk a Mile Event – Swindon Carers
Swindon Carers Centre is inviting people to support unpaid carers during Carers Week (June 5-11). An unpaid carer is anyone looking after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of an illness, frailty, disability, mental health condition or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. Swindon Carers Centre is a charity… read more
Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition in Uffington
7th Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition Celebrating the Spirit of the Ridgeway Uffington village hall (Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall; SN7 7SE) Sat 22 and Sun 23 April 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Entry free, parking plentiful, refreshments available At the same time you might also wish to visit the Tom Brown’s School Museum in the… read more
CANCELLED Friends of Washpool Bat Walk
Free to our ‘friends’, £2 per adult and £1 for under 16s. Please bring cash. You’ll need a torch and to be wearing boots!
Washpool Easter Egg Hunt
Washpool Easter Egg Hunt Join us for an Easter egg hunt on Saturday 8th April at 11 am at Washpool! More details will be shared shortly – watch this space
Great British Spring Clean
The Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road have kindly offered us the use of the carpark for people to meet up at 1.00am to collect supplies. Complimentary tea and coffee from the hotel will be out the front of the hotel from 11.00 to 12.00. So far the Plough, Bakers Arms and Calley Arms have… read more
Putting for Pounds UK Fundraiser
“The charity golf day purpose is to raise enough cash to fund two lorries filled with goods for the Ukrainian people in the most difficult to reach areas. The main focus is to fund as many generators as possible that provide vital electricity and heating, as well as sending food to those in need.” Team… read more
Castles Bike Ride – Supporting Macmillan
From the website (see link): “Castles Bike Ride is all about having a good time and embracing cycling and friendship whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We believe that by coming together, we can achieve personal growth and success. Teamwork, motivation, support, and inspiration are the qualities that push our cycling community forward. We… read more
Gravestone audit
For full details, please see here: Gravestone audit announcement There will be a full independent inspection of all memorial stones in the Butts Road cemetery by the ICCM. This inspection is purely a precautionary and preventative measure at this time. We will follow the advice of the Institute for Cemetery and Crematoria Management (ICCM), of… read more
Washpool Area Restoration Project – Work Day
To get in touch, email contactwashpool@gmail.com
King Charles III Coronation Celebration
King Charles III Coronation celebration Join us on Chiseldon Recreation Field on Saturday 29th April for fun and entertainment, whilst supporting two fantastic charities – Brighter Futures and Prospect.