Join us on Sunday 10th July for our amazing Superhero Run at Coate Water Country Park. Since 2016, this event has raised almost £47,000 so get signing up and help us to continue to support that extra level of care at Great Western Hospital. There is also a virtual option if you can’t make the… read more
What a Jubilee celebration that was with parties up and down the country as we celebrated the reign of our longest-serving monarch! While the HM, the Queen lives a life which is far removed from anything we’ll ever experience, she has endeavoured to get closer to the people she serves to better understand the realities… read more
Register your daughter for fun and friendship at: https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-member/ Or, for further information regarding Chiseldon Girlguiding, please contact: Rainbows – Anne Harrison Brownies – Jan Matthews – chissbrownies@hotmail.com Guides – Melanie McFadden – chiseldonguides@outlook.com All sections – chiseldongirlguiding@outlook.com District Commissioner – Annabelle Black – annabelle.girlguiding@gmail.com
A brilliant line-up of special guests have now been confirmed for Swindon’s Stars of Time Comic Con, which will take place at STEAM later this month. The fifth Doctor Who, Peter Davison, and his companion Janet Fielding, Bond girls Madeline Smith (Miss Caruso, Live and Let Die) and Valerie Leon (The Spy Who Loved Me… read more
This week is Carers Week, so Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding everyone in a caring role of the help that is available for keeping homes safe from fire. Whether you are a formal carer, or someone who ‘keeps an eye’ on an elderly neighbour or family member, the Service offers a… read more
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Trade Union (RMT) announced they’ve asked members to take strike action on Tuesday, 21 Thursday, 23 and Saturday, 25 June. The dates are the same across all train operators providing services for the Department for Transport (DfT) and Network Rail, and they coincide with strikes on the London Underground as… read more
The Chiseldon parish community celebrated this rare and historical milestone over the bank holiday weekend. These very tasty cupcakes won the Amazon vouchers for best cake. The colouring in competition was won by the two below entries, they won Amazon vouchers for their efforts. More photos of the fete.
This year’s event will be held in memory of Owen Rees Gibbon, who along with his brother John, was instrumental in helping to organise the festival and attracted the best model railway layouts and demonstrators to the Swindon show over the last 21 years. More than 20 high quality model railway layouts will be part… read more
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in May 2022 Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Neighbourhood Plan – its for life not just for Christmas! The group is making progress and I think they are also enjoying digging into the history, diversity and needs… read more
HAPPY VOLUNTEERS WEEK! 1st – 7th June Swindon Citizens Advice would like to thank all the wonderful people in our community giving up their time for others! Are you interested in being a volunteer? Our organisation runs on volunteer power! If you feel inspired to volunteer your time, we are urgently seeking help in the… read more
Many households in Swindon and across the country are currently struggling with rising living costs. That’s why it’s important to know what help and support is available now – that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour. Check this list of 16 practical actions – is there any help you’re missing out on? Up… read more
The Chiseldon post box has been decorated ready for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.
Sunday 19 June – As You Like It Saturday 25 June – A Night At The Opera Friday 1 July – Bouncers Saturday 23 July – Voodoo Room Saturday 30 July – The Importance Of Being Earnest Friday 5 & Saturday 6 August – A Midsummer Night’s Dream Friday 19 August – Jane Eyre Monday… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in May 2022. Pop-Up Safety event On Saturday 30th April between 10.00 and 12.00 we will have representatives from the Police, Neighbourhood Watch, Bobby Van and Fire Brigade in Strouds Hill carpark to offer advice and listen to any concerns people have over personal safety, home safety and… read more
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure for Butts Road, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Butts Road at the junction with High Street. Traffic to be diverted via A346 Marlborough… read more
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure for High Street, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carryout works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on High Street outside Beechgrove between Station Road and Butts Road. Traffic to be diverted via Butts… read more
Register your daughter for fun and friendship at: https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-member/ Or, for further information regarding Chiseldon Girlguiding, please contact: Rainbows – Anne Harrison Brownies – Jan Matthews – chissbrownies@hotmail.com Guides – Melanie McFadden – chiseldonguides@outlook.com All sections – chiseldongirlguiding@outlook.com District Commissioner – Annabelle Black – annabelle.girlguiding@gmail.com
Photos from the recent home safety, security and crime pop up event.
The full text of Chairman Matthew Harris’s Earthline Appeal: My name is Matthew Harris, and I am a councillor at, and the Chairman of Chiseldon Parish Council. I am here today to represent the residents of the Parish of Chiseldon. I’d like to thank the inspector for allowing me to speak today. While I do… read more
Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow, 15th June 2022, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the Legends Lounge, Swindon Town Football Club The Transitions Roadshow is back as a face to face event for 2022, this year at Swindon Town Football Club. The Roadshow is for parents, carers and professionals who support young people age 14+… read more