New evidence shows for the first time that two doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the B1.617.2 variant first identified in India. That is clearly positive news given the evidence suggests that this variant passes on more easily from person to person than the B.117 variant, first discovered in Kent. As of… read more
Leaders Unlocked are currently recruiting young people to join the Wiltshire & Swindon Youth Commission on Police and Crime – an exciting initiative in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The Youth Commission enables young people to support, challenge and influence decisions about policing and crime in Wiltshire & Swindon. The… read more
This is a Wiltshire Dog Watch newsletter update alert sent from Wiltshire Police. You can sign up to receive it directly from https://www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk/admin/user_login.asp) creating an account and choosing ‘Dog Watch’. If you have already signed, you just need to update your preferences on the Interest section. We welcome your feedback and the value of these… read more
I met with Openreach this morning together with Neil Richardson (who has been working with the Chiseldon residents) and we are pleased to confirm that we have now officially moved into the build phase of the project – we did it! It is definitely happening!!!! Gigabit Fibre is definitely coming to our two communities! As… read more
STEAM, Museum of the Great Western Railway, will be reopening its doors on Thursday, 27 May. Bookings are now open. All visitors and STEAM Season Ticket holders must purchase timed-tickets in advance via STEAM’s website. Here, you will also find lots of useful information to help you plan your visit. Please note, visitors over 11… read more
This is exactly the time that across Swindon we need to be on our guard with the further easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions this week. As people mix and resume those activities now permitted by the rules, the risk of infection increases. Remember coronavirus restrictions still remain in place across the country, including for everyone… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in May 2021. Join us Saturday 12th June 10.00 to 12.00 to keep the Parish tidy Please add this date to your diary to join us for the annual litter pick. Details will be on our website/FB page or available via email to the Clerk. Thanks Grant awarded… read more
There are at least 21,000 unpaid carers in Swindon, who save our town economy £395 million per year. They play a vital role looking after children, parents, partners and friends. During Carers Week, we hold our annual Walk A Mile fundraising event enabling us to raise vital funds to increase support for unpaid carers in… read more
Each year a team of volunteers organise a bicycle ride on the ridgeway, The white Horse Trail, Barbury Castle, Smeeth’s ridge, Hackpen and the old railway path as a fund raiser for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event normally takes place the first week in June. Back in March we could not be sure that the… read more
As we continue our phased recovery out of lockdown, from Monday, 17 May we’ll reintroduce our quick choice browsing service and public computer access: Quick Choice allows library members to come in to our libraries and choose books from a selection of our stock. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and you won’t need to… read more
We’ll shortly be carrying out resurfacing work along a section of the M4 eastbound carriageway near Liddington. For the safety of our workforce and customers, we will be closing the M4 eastbound carriageway between junctions 15 and 14 over 10 nights starting on Monday 7 June 2021 (9pm to 6am, Monday to Friday nights only)…. read more
If you’re looking for an organised sporting activity during half term then look no further ☺ ☺ ☺ Everyone is welcome, no experience required. Come along, join our experienced, qualified coaches and give Netball a try. For those in School Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Tuesday 1st June 2021, 10:00 – 12:00 The Deanery… read more
Last year saw a decrease of 16.5% in overall crimes reported to Wiltshire Police as a result of Covid restrictions and lockdowns. The Office of National Statistics has today (13/05) released the figures for the 12 months leading up to December 2020, which shows the Force had the lowest crime rate in the country last… read more
Our May OUR NEWS newsletter is here, and it is a bumper edition definitely not to be missed! We are delighted to launch the first Neighbourhood Watch Annual Insights Survey open to members and non-members alike. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your say. (page 2) Find out more about how to support… read more
Save the date for Chiseldon Parish Council litter pick on Sat 12th June AM
Cllr William Horley, Conservative Party was elected as the second Ward Cllr for Chiseldon and Lawn Ward. Cllr Gary Sumner, Conservative Party was re-elected as Ward Cllr for Ridgeway Ward which includes Badbury. The Police and Crime Commissioner candidate for the Conservative Party Jonathan Seed won the Wiltshire vote, however withdrew his application. The elections… read more
Organisations in Swindon are being encouraged by the Council to apply for government funding which is available as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund (UK CRF).
View the North Wessex Downs AONB Spring Newsletter https://bit.ly/3sUnk3L which includes articles on: Appointment of our new Chair – Sarah Nichols Our successful Spring Programme of farming webinars News from the Sparkling Streams Project Our Dark Skies leaflet The Landscape Trust’s online raffle
Come & have a stroll around the village where there will be tables on peoples driveways for you to browse, please keep to social distancing regulations. A list & map of all houses taking part will be available on the chiseldon garage sale trail facebook page, three trees farm shop, the spar, the patriot’s arms… read more
A new Dog Watch scheme has been set up by Wiltshire Police to help reassure owners around the safety of their pets. Over the past few months there has been a rising perception and concern that more dog thefts and attempted dog thefts are taking place across the country. This has primarily been driven by… read more