Ridgeway Bell Notes for: December 2016 (January 2017 issue)
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: December 2016 (January 2017 issue) is now available.
Parish Council meeting dates
Mon 12th Dec Full council meeting at 7.30pm Chiseldon House Hotel Thursday 15th December Finance meeting at 6.45pm at Recreation Hall Thursday 15th December Environment meeting at 7.15pm at Recreation Hall Monday 19th December Recreation meeting at 7.00pm at Recreation Hall
News from the Washpool
Please click here for the latest update from the Washpool Restoration Team….
Chiseldon Primary School Christmas Fayre
Everyone is welcome along on Friday 9th December from 2.00pm onwards for the Christmas Fayre. You can find: Raffle – main prize a child’s bike Tombola Handmade Gifts Santa’s Grotto Cake Stall, with tea and coffee and much more……
22nd December Library closure
Libraries to close early on 22nd December Library users are being advised that almost all of Swindon’s libraries will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday 22nd December. All libraries will close at 12noon, with the exception of the Express Zone at the Central Library and Walcot Library, which is run by volunteers. The Express… read more
Grit Bins
The Parish Council has requested that Swindon Borough Council top up all the yellow grit bins in the area. These are for public use as required so please use them as needed.
Home security advice
After a recent attempted break in at Chiseldon whilst the residents were at home, please remember to lock your doors and windows even when you are at home. Make sure vehicle keys are not left in view of doors and windows, and make sure vehicles are locked even when you are at home.
Three Trees Farm Shop
Christmas Shopping Evening & Craft Fair, 5.30pm – 8pm, Wednesday 7th December Join us for mulled wine and a mince pie while you shop with DOUBLE points for purchases in our shop for Loyalty Card Holders during the evening. Our café area will be closed while it hosts a variety of craft stalls, including jewellery,… read more
Thamesdown Bus changes
Thamesdown Changes to Bus Services 8th January 2017 and December Dayrider Sales Thamesdown Service Change 8th January 2017 Thamesdown will be commencing perhaps its biggest service change in a decade from 8th January 2017. Amongst the changes, passengers will see Services 1/1A and 16 combined to provide a service to the Great Western Hospital every… read more
Updates from SBC on Libraries,
Proposed Core Library Network Extended Following Consultation Park Library has been added to a network of core libraries as part of a new proposed library strategy to be discussed by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week (7 December). The strategy is in direct response to the financial pressures facing the Council and the need to… read more
Christmas event at the Three Trees Farm Shop
Christmas Events this week at Three Trees Farm Shop! Taster Day, 10am-3pm, Saturday 3rd December Come and try samples from our favourite suppliers, including Marshfield Farm’s Christmas Ice Cream flavours, Croome Cuisine’s Christmas Cake Cheese (yes, really!), Christmas pickles and chutneys as well as our own home made cakes. Ramsbury Brewery will also be… read more
Stay well this Winter
Stay well this winter in Swindon It’s important to look after yourself, especially during the winter. Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health. But the good news is there are some simple things we can all do to help stay well. If you start to feel unwell, even if it’s a cough or… read more
SBC update:
What is Warm Home Discount? The Warm Home discount is a £140 discount from your electricity supplier for this coming winter. Will I get it? If you were getting Guarantee Pension Credit on 10 July 2016 and your supplier is part of the scheme, you should get the discount automatically. If you are on… read more
SBC update on parking situation at Hodson Road
Update from SBC on the parking situation on Hodson Road near the roundabout after a request was made by Ward Cllr Shaw: Thank you for your email. This request from yourself and previously from Cllr Foley on behalf of the Parish Council has been noted and recorded on our list of requests. Unfortunately, as you… read more
What’s on in December:
Kindly supplied by the Ridgeway Bell: WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER 2 Dec Aldbourne Band Christmas Concert, Holy Cross Church, 7.30pm 3 Dec Taster Day, Three Trees Farm Shop and Cafe, 10am—3pm 3 Dec Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Chiseldon House Hotel, 11.30am – 12.30pm. Note new venue. 4/11/16 Dec Choir Practice in Holy Cross Church, 11.30am 5… read more
Police warn of home and car theft increases
PC Nick Payne said: We are currently experiencing burglaries to properties across “Swindon, the areas of Rodbourne, Gorse Hill and Rodbourne Cheney are particularly affected. Please make sure that your homes are secure, make sure all doors and windows are locked. If you see any suspicious activity please call “Swindon police on 101 or 999… read more
Police warn of increase in handbag thefts and purse dipping
Wiltshire Police is warning shoppers to be extra vigilant when out shopping in Swindon town centre. The advice follows an increase in handbag thefts and so called purse dips (where thieves dip in to someone’s handbag). One incident took place on Monday 28 November 2016 when a woman had her purse taken out of her… read more
Police information on keeping safe in the event of a terrorist attack.
This week, Wiltshire Police is running a social media campaign to inform the public about how they can help keep themselves and their local community safe in the rare event of a terrorist incident. The current threat to the UK from international terrorism remains ‘severe’ meaning an attack is highly likely. Therefore, it is important… read more