Aldbourne 5K Fun Run for St. Michael’s Primary School
Please see details of this event, due to take place on Sunday June 11th. Aldbourne fun run – press release Aldbourne fun run – flyer
Vacancy for Deputy Clerk, Central Swindon North Parish Council
The document linked to below has details of this post. Deputy Clerk vacancy For further details, contact Andy Reeves, Central Swindon North Parish Manager at areeves3@swindon.gov.uk.
Ermin Street railway works
Network Rail need to lower the track under the listed Roman Road/Ermin Street bridge to create room for the overhead line equipment that will power the new electric trains. Rail services between Didcot and Bristol Parkway via Swindon will be affected over the bank holiday weekend (27th – 29th May 2017). Read more about the… read more
Swindon Borough Council – Election News
Swindon Borough Council Election team go into overdrive after General Election called Following the announcement in mid-April of a snap General Election on 8 June, and with parish elections having taken place last Thursday (4 May), it is vital people know the election timetable and have made suitable arrangements to ensure their vote count. Almost… read more
Acoustic in the Alley – Thursday 25th May
Just to remind our readers that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 25th May at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. For those of you who may have earmarked May 25th in your diaries to see Chico Holton, please note… read more
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: April 2017 (May 2017 issue)
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: April 2017 (May 2017 issue) is now available.
Transport Report June 2017 – Big Changes to Thamesdown Buses
Please see details on the document below: Transport Report – June 2017
Vacancy for a Councillor
Please note that there is a vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council. See the document below for details. Vacancy for Councillor
Indecent Exposure On Pipers Way – Witness Appeal 10/05/2017
This information has been sent on behalf of Wiltshire Police Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a number of indecent exposures which have taken place in the same area of Swindon. Police have received six separate reports of a single white male exposing himself around the same spot on Pipers Way between 27 February… read more
Notification of Road Closures: M4 Junctions 14 (Hungerford) to 15 (Swindon) – Resurfacing
Information on road closures, Junction 14 (Hungerford) to 15 (Swindon) M4
Opening hours for the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
Residents are being reminded that the opening hours for the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will change from 8th May. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to change the opening times at its meeting last month in order to save £96,000 a year in operational costs. Under the new arrangements, the recycling centre will be open… read more
The Show Must Go On – Wroughton 26th & 27th May
The production below is coming to the Ellendune Community Hall on Friday 26th May and Saturday 27th May.
Healthwatch Swindon News: Step into Summer
Healthwatch Swindon have supplied us with the following information: BBC Wiltshire have launched their campaign to get us walking this summer. The collective aim is for people to walk the boundary length of Wiltshire – 240 miles. Every morning on BBC Wiltshire’s breakfast show they will be adding up the total number of miles walked… read more
“Are You Safe Online?” asks Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
This is a message sent via Wiltshire and Swindon Community Messaging. This information has been sent on behalf of Wiltshire Police. The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust has been securing the homes of older people for nearly 20 years. Responding to the changing needs of the County, they are working in partnership with Wiltshire Police to… read more
Police Report for Full Council Meeting 8th May 2017
You can view or download the report below: Police Report for Full Council Meeting 8th May 2017
Preserves Tasting at Three Trees Farm Shop – Saturday, 6th May 2017
Please see details below, provided by the Three Trees Farm Shop. Cherry Tree Preserves Tasting at Three Trees Farm Shop – Saturday, 6th May 2017 Come and taste new chutneys, curds, jams and pickles from one of our great suppliers, The Cherry Tree, this Saturday, 6th May! Sarah, from The Cherry Tree Preserves, will be here… read more
Pewsey Vale Design and Fine Art Society – 12th June 2017 Lecture
The next Lecture for the Pewsey Vale Design and Fine Art Society is on Monday 12th June at 7.30 pm at the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey, SN9 5QE Subject is ‘Psychology of a City: The Architecture of St Petersburg’ by Rosamund Bartlett. Members visitors are welcome. All guests are welcome free of charge for June lecture…. read more
Dates on the Railway Path
We have now received dates for future events concerning the railway path. Sunday June 11th: workday, possibly south of Ogbourne St Andrew Sunday July 30th: butterfly walk at Whitefield Farm, north of Ogbourne St George Sunday Sept 10th: workday, possibly in the Marlborough area Saturday Oct 14th: workday, possibly north of Ogbourne St George Sunday… read more
New cycle route along Covingham Drive open
The new pedestrian-cycle route along the northern verge of Covingham Drive was completed a few weeks ago and it’s great to see lots of walkers and cyclists already making good use of it. We have received some really positive feedback on the new route which is a high quality addition to the Swindon Urban Cycle… read more
Junction 16 works update
As part of the wider improvement works we have been working collaboratively with Wales & West Utilities to facilitate the replacement of some of the old gas mains running around the junction. While not necessary for the layout improvement works, the pipes have been in need of replacement for some time. This week, a directional… read more