Pilates at Liddington Village Hall
Pilates at Liddington Village Hall starting October 15th 10am to 11am £7 per class – pay as you go.
Norris Close Lay-by
Work started last week on the Norris Close lay-by. We hope that the success of this scheme means we can look at other parking/road issues in the Parish the same way.
Month-long campaign to promote mental wellbeing among young people
A partnership project in Swindon to promote mental wellbeing for children and young people has been launched. The ‘Your Space for Head Space’ project was co-designed by young people and will see Swindon Borough Council and 15 organisations such as the Platform Group, Swindon Advocacy Movement, and Intelligent Health, come together to highlight the issues… read more
Ten Arrested In County Lines Crack-Down
Ten more people have been arrested today (10/10) as Wiltshire Police continues to crack down on County Lines drugs gangs. Approximately 50 officers are involved in the operation and today’s arrests takes the total this week to 43. Nine were arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs and one (marked*) was arrested on suspicion… read more
Norris Close Green Letter
Dear Resident You will undoubtedly be aware that a number of complaints had been received by the Parish Council in relation to vehicles being driven onto the Norris Close green area on a regular basis and the suggestion of adding a planter to the eastern end of the green to prevent vehicles from damaging nearby… read more
Running start for Beat the Street in Swindon
Beat the Street, Swindon’s giant walking and cycling initiative, is off to an incredible start with residents travelling more than 93,000 miles within the first few weeks of the game. Determined to beat last year’s record total of 313,000 miles travelled in the six-week challenge, more than 10,000 people have signed up for this year’s… read more
County Lines Action – Latest Arrests and Charges
Officers have been carrying out more drugs warrants today (08/10) in Swindon as part of Wiltshire Police’s operation to stop County Lines. A total of eight males have been arrested today on suspicion of supplying crack and heroin. The properties visited today were: Mazurek Way – a 16-year-old boy arrested Kennedy Drive – a 16-year-old… read more
Open Letter from Domestic Abuse Survivor In A Bid To Help Others In Abusive Relationships
Dear all, My name’s Maria, I’m 23 and I live in Swindon with my two young children. When I was 15 and in year 10 at school, I met a boy called Ricky. We were good friends at first and a few months later it became more of a relationship. We got on well and… read more
Greenbridge roundabout to shine for good causes
The lighting display at the Greenbridge roundabout will be lit up in glorious technicolour over the next few weeks in support of a number of charities. From Tuesday (1 Oct) until 13 October, the lights on the roundabout will shine orange and blue to raise awareness of MND North Wilts, a charity which supports people… read more
Under The Knife Brought to you by Keep Our NHS Public
With the real threat of a trade deal with the US looming, Under the Knife tells a chilling story of an NHS under attack like never before. This brand-new feature-length documentary directed by Emmy award-winner Susan Steinberg and brought to you free of charge by campaigning organisation Keep Our NHS Public and the local branch… read more
Vacancy – Nythe, Eldene & Liden Parish Council Clerk/Responsible Officer
£9,884 Per annum (12 hours per week) depending on qualifications and experience NEL PC are looking to appoint a new Clerk/RFO. The position can by based at Liden Library or work from home. The Clerk will be responsible for managing the day to day business of the Council, including the production of the agenda/ minutes… read more
Partners come together to make Town Centre a welcoming and safe environment
An initiative which is designed to discourage anti-social behaviour in Swindon Town Centre has been launched this week. Swindon Borough Council has joined forces with Wiltshire Police and inSwindon Bid Co to focus on improving the behaviours of a minority of people within the Town Centre area currently covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order… read more
New project in Swindon to strengthen families and keep children out of care
Vulnerable children in Swindon at risk of being taken into care as a result of their parents’ issues with mental health, domestic violence or addiction will benefit from an early intervention project designed to keep families safely together at home. Swindon Borough Council is one of 15 areas across the country which will benefit from… read more
What’s On At Swindon Arts Centre This Month
Things are starting to get busy again at Swindon Arts Centre this autumn and with a variety of shows coming up this month, including comedy from Desiree Burch and classic drama from the Dicken’s Theatre Company, we can’t wait to see all of you at the theatre very soon!
Vacancy at Calne Town Council
Community and Business Support Officer £24,799 per annum 37 hours per week, salary: pay scale point 19 12 month fixed term contract This is an exciting time for Calne. We are refreshing the vision for our town and keen to tackle the challenges that face us around the devolution of services and our Climate and… read more
TechFest is coming to Central Library – Swindon Libraries E-Newsletter
We’re celebrating libraries week next week with our TechFest event. Get hands-on with the latest technology, discover learning and find out about career opportunities from local industry experts. This is a free event being held at Central Library on Saturday, 12 October from 11am-3pm. Take a look at the E-Newsletter from Swindon Libraries and see… read more
What’s on In October
What’s on In October 02 Oct Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 05 Oct Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 05 Oct Tennis Club Quiz Night, Memorial Hall, 7.30pm 07 Oct Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 09 Oct Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 11… read more
Marlborough Mop
Marlborough Mop fun fair on the high street Saturday 5th October and Saturday 12th October.
Friends of the Railway Path Open Meeting and AGM
This year’s Friends of the Railway Path Open Meeting and AGM will be held: At 7pm on Thursday 17th October In the Three Trees Farm Shop and Café, Chiseldon, SN4 0HT (directions and map available here) Anyone is welcome to attend. We’ll review what’s been happening along the path during the year, and sketch out… read more
Government provides major funding boost for key Swindon highway schemes
Two major highway schemes in Swindon will benefit from more than £45m in government funding, it has been announced. The funding for improvements to White Hart roundabout and the construction of the Wichelstowe Southern Access are two of just four schemes to receive money from the Department for Transport (DfT) in an initial £100m wave… read more