With the promise of warmer days and drier weather, we look forward to welcoming more of you back in to our libraries as we continue with our calendar of events: The Swindon Festival of Literature is currently underway, and with a few days remaining, there is still time to book tickets for a live event…. read more
Please click the link to take a look at our latest newsletter which includes news of the North Wessex Downs Walking Festival in June which is now open for bookings. Our walking festival is one way in which we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of designation this year. North Wessex Downs AONB E-Newsletter
Become a police officer with Wiltshire Police Applications to become a police officer in Wiltshire, are now open. This is the final round of recruitment as part of the Government’s pledge to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers nationally, and will see new officers in Wiltshire commence training from January 2023 onwards. This is a… read more
Covid-19 pop-up vaccine clinics: Wednesday 4th May 9:30am to 12:30pm The Patriot’s Arms 6 New Road, Chisledon, Swindon, SN4 0LU Wednesday 4th May 9:30am to 12:30pm Ellendune Community Centre Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LW Open to anyone aged 13 and over. First, second and booster doses available. Spring booster available for those over 75… read more
There have been some queries about containers offloaded on the grass verge on New Road. A hunch led us to Wales and West Utilities who are replacing gas pipes in the area. Their letter to residents from the end of March is attached. We have been advised that the New Road work is expected to… read more
Be aware and stay safe! Saturday 30th April 10-12 noon Strouds Hill Carpark Chiseldon. Free turn up event. Bobby Van assisting with home security for the elderly and vulnerable Police & Fire Service crime awareness, preventation and general advice. Fire safety tips. Neighbourhood Watch Advice and help on keeping safe & reporting crime. Come along… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in April 2022. Why I became a Parish Cllr – Justine Randall “I decided to apply to join Chiseldon parish council following 10 years living in the parish and being lucky enough to benefit from the local area and all it has to offer. The covid lockdown presented… read more
If you’re looking for something for fun and active for children to do over the Easter holidays, we are running some free skateboarding and scooter sessions over the next two weeks. Each session will include fun games, the chance to win prizes and plenty of healthy snacks for children to enjoy. The events are funded… read more
If you’re a parent or guardian, you can now book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination for your child online or by calling 119. If your children are enjoying the Easter holidays over the next few weeks, it may be a good time to book, with appointments available throughout. You can find more guidance on… read more
For information on Easter events in or around Swindon see the Total Guide to Swindon’s Easter E-Newsletter.
Welcome to the April edition of OUR NEWS. Whilst crime prevention is a key driver for Neighbourhood Watch, we have been uniquely embedded in communities for 40 strong years, perfectly positioning us as a gateway between individuals and the support they need to enable them and their communities to thrive. As we draw nearer to… read more
Changes to COVID-19 testing Last month, the Prime Minister announced a plan for us to begin to safely live with and manage COVID-19. In line with this plan, by the end of this month routine asymptomatic (lateral flow testing) and symptomatic testing (PCR testing) will no longer be available for free for the general population…. read more
The Washpool volunteers have placed this beautiful hand made sign on Strouds Hill grass area with the Parish Councils permission.
Step into the story of the Great Western Railway this Easter! Electricity workshops, free family arts & crafts sessions and new special exhibitions are just some of the activities on offer over the Easter holidays! Please remember to book online in advance (including Season Ticket holders). Tickets are now available for visits up to 24… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in March 2022. Free taxi journeys to get Covid vaccinated Vaccination is our best defence against COVID-19, reducing the risk of being hospitalised or becoming seriously ill from the virus. We want to make sure that all residents eligible for a vaccine in Swindon are able to attend… read more
We want to help residents understand more about how we’re working for Swindon and using their council tax to provide hundreds of services, many of which they may not use themselves. Many of our residents don’t know a lot about what goes on behind the scenes of a local authority to provide the hundreds of… read more
Wiltshire Police is committed to ensuring our communities are at the heart of our policing model. This will help us meet the needs of those we serve in the most effective and transparent way possible. We first introduced our Community Policing model in 2016 and, in the last five years, we’ve updated and adapted the… read more
There is an opportunity for people across Wiltshire to join the Wiltshire and Swindon Crimestoppers Community Ambassadors. Keeping communities safer together. As part of this opportunity, we at Crimestoppers will be able offer you support and resources to raise awareness of the anonymous service that we offer at Crimestoppers. In addition to this we can… read more
This month’s newsletter includes articles on: our THINK WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launch of our 40 YEARS, 40 ACTIONS pack Neighbourhood Watch Community Grants Fund International Women’s Day Neighbour of the Year Awards 2021 regional winners You can read about all this and more in our newsletter. Ukrainian Crisis Warning – We have begun to… read more
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging residents who do not currently pay their council tax by direct debit to make the switch ahead of £150 payments being issued. The Government recently announced that council tax payers in Bands A to D would receive a £150 payment to help with costs of living. Second homes or empty… read more