Notification of Road Closures: M4 Junctions 14 (Hungerford) to 15 (Swindon) – Resurfacing
Information on road closures, Junction 14 (Hungerford) to 15 (Swindon) M4
Opening hours for the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
Residents are being reminded that the opening hours for the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will change from 8th May. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to change the opening times at its meeting last month in order to save £96,000 a year in operational costs. Under the new arrangements, the recycling centre will be open… read more
The Show Must Go On – Wroughton 26th & 27th May
The production below is coming to the Ellendune Community Hall on Friday 26th May and Saturday 27th May.
Healthwatch Swindon News: Step into Summer
Healthwatch Swindon have supplied us with the following information: BBC Wiltshire have launched their campaign to get us walking this summer. The collective aim is for people to walk the boundary length of Wiltshire – 240 miles. Every morning on BBC Wiltshire’s breakfast show they will be adding up the total number of miles walked… read more
“Are You Safe Online?” asks Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
This is a message sent via Wiltshire and Swindon Community Messaging. This information has been sent on behalf of Wiltshire Police. The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust has been securing the homes of older people for nearly 20 years. Responding to the changing needs of the County, they are working in partnership with Wiltshire Police to… read more
Police Report for Full Council Meeting 8th May 2017
You can view or download the report below: Police Report for Full Council Meeting 8th May 2017
Preserves Tasting at Three Trees Farm Shop – Saturday, 6th May 2017
Please see details below, provided by the Three Trees Farm Shop. Cherry Tree Preserves Tasting at Three Trees Farm Shop – Saturday, 6th May 2017 Come and taste new chutneys, curds, jams and pickles from one of our great suppliers, The Cherry Tree, this Saturday, 6th May! Sarah, from The Cherry Tree Preserves, will be here… read more
Pewsey Vale Design and Fine Art Society – 12th June 2017 Lecture
The next Lecture for the Pewsey Vale Design and Fine Art Society is on Monday 12th June at 7.30 pm at the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey, SN9 5QE Subject is ‘Psychology of a City: The Architecture of St Petersburg’ by Rosamund Bartlett. Members visitors are welcome. All guests are welcome free of charge for June lecture…. read more
Dates on the Railway Path
We have now received dates for future events concerning the railway path. Sunday June 11th: workday, possibly south of Ogbourne St Andrew Sunday July 30th: butterfly walk at Whitefield Farm, north of Ogbourne St George Sunday Sept 10th: workday, possibly in the Marlborough area Saturday Oct 14th: workday, possibly north of Ogbourne St George Sunday… read more
New cycle route along Covingham Drive open
The new pedestrian-cycle route along the northern verge of Covingham Drive was completed a few weeks ago and it’s great to see lots of walkers and cyclists already making good use of it. We have received some really positive feedback on the new route which is a high quality addition to the Swindon Urban Cycle… read more
Junction 16 works update
As part of the wider improvement works we have been working collaboratively with Wales & West Utilities to facilitate the replacement of some of the old gas mains running around the junction. While not necessary for the layout improvement works, the pipes have been in need of replacement for some time. This week, a directional… read more
Akers Way reconstruction update
Work is continuing on Akers Way and the road remains closed from St Mary’s Church and Cheney Manor Industrial Estate to enable the contractor to continue with phase 1 of the works. The diversion route for phase one of the works will be via Cheney Manor Industrial Estate Road, Darby Close and Cheney Manor Road. There will… read more
Swindon is a great place to cycle!
A new map has been published that provides an opportunity for you (and your friends and family) to explore Swindon’s extensive cycle path network. Swindon BUG has placed over 35 checkpoints on or very near cycle paths around the borough. The idea is to download an activity sheet, grab the map and go out and… read more
Quality bus corridor proposals for Wichelstowe to Swindon town centre
The third round of public consultation for the Wichelstowe to Swindon town centre quality bus corridor took place in late February and March 2017, which included a series of informal public drop-in events and discussions with local stakeholders. The scheme presented plans for Old Town and Mannington roundabout to support the delivery of a faster… read more
50mph speed reduction on A361
Works are have now been completed to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the A361 between Highworth & Inglesham. The new speed limit will be operational from 1st May 2017.
2017 calendar of events on The Ridgeway
We are passing on the information below from The Ridgeway National Trail Project Officer: Take part in events or seek solitude – use this calendar to plan where and when to visit The Ridgeway. We are pleased to provide, for the first time, a calendar of events planned along The Ridgeway for the year ahead. There… read more
Police Report from 10th April Parish Council Meeting
The police report for March 2017 can be viewed or downloaded below. Parish Council Meeting Police Report
Folk show at Swindon’s STEAM Railway Museum
Black Duck Folk gigs are normally held in Sutton Benger, but one is coming up at Swindon’s STEAM railway museum. Here are the details forwarded to us: Faustus were with us on 8th April and it was an absolutely amazing show! There is a video of their closing song, the Oxeye Man, on our Facebook… read more
Notice of Annual Meeting of the Parish Council – 8th May
Notice of Annual Meeting of the Parish Council, 8th May 2017 Please note: The May full council meeting will start immediately after the Annual meeting has concluded.
Acoustic in the Alley
For those of you who may have earmarked May 25th in your diaries to see Chico Holton, please note his spot has been moved to June 22nd. Acoustic in the Alley now has its own website. A big thanks to Chantelle for setting this up for us. It still needs a bit of tweaking and… read more