Children will be able to take part in some special activities to coincide with a new exhibition that is opening at STEAM over the Easter holidays. The holiday activities have been organised to complement the brand new ‘World’s Fastest’ exhibition, which explores the Great Western Railway’s race to become the fastest railway in the world…. read more
Scammers can send out text messages that look like they have come from reputable business, the bank or even the government. For more examples of HMRC related phishing emails and bogus contact and how to report them see the GOV.UK website.
To find out about the different libraries in and around Swindon, see the library locations and opening times page on the Swindon.gov website.
A brand new exhibition charting the Great Western Railway’s (GWR) drive to be the fastest railway in the world will launch at STEAM on Saturday (6 April). In May 1904, the Swindon-built City of Truro locomotive achieved a world record speed of 100mph. Speed was the fascination of the 20th Century and a speeding locomotive… read more
Notice is hereby given that by reason of an uncontested election on 2nd May 2019, a number of vacancies has occurred among the members of the Parish Council. Any person willing to fill this vacancy should apply to the Clerk in writing (email is acceptable) on or before Friday 10th May 2019. Applicants should be… read more
Election of a Parish Councillor for both Chiseldon and Badbury Ward on Thursday 2 May 2019. Notice of Uncontested Election Chiseldon – Chiseldon (9KB PDF) Notice of Uncontested Election Chiseldon – Badbury (7KB PDF) For more information, see the May 2019 Local Elections page.
Road works are due to start on Mays Lane on 10th April for 3 days.
Amended version – the link in the article should now work. The importance of local policing is being highlighted as part of an awareness-raising campaign launched by Wiltshire Police. On the Beat is a month-long campaign which will run throughout April and will primarily be focused on social media. It aims to educate and inform… read more
Now you can get your NHS repeat prescriptions to your door, download the leaflet for more information. Please note Chiseldon Parish Council do not endorse this scheme, the leaflet is provided for information only.
Fraudsters send fake Virgin Media emails threatening “automatic disconnection” Action Fraud has received over 100 reports about fake emails that purport to be from Virgin Media. The emails threaten the recipient with “automatic disconnection” due to “invalid billing information”. The links in the emails lead to genuine-looking phishing websites that are designed to steal your… read more
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Great British Spring Clean on Saturday, we were able to collect a whole lorry full of rubbish!
Road works are due to start on Mays Lane on 8th April for 2 days. Residents vehicle access will be arranged but there may be a small delay as the Traffic Marshal will need to assist them.
Do you or does someone you know have what it takes to become a Special Constable? If so recruitment is now open. Special constables are volunteer police officers who have the same powers and wear the same uniform as regular officers. Assistant Chief Constable Gavin Williams, Wiltshire Police lead for Citizens in Policing, said: “We… read more
The Easter holidays are just around the corner and a whole host of activities for all the family will be taking place at Lydiard Park. The Great Lydiard Park Easter Trail will take place from Saturday, 20 April to Monday 22. Children will have the opportunity to hunt for clues hidden around the lakes, woodlands… read more
What’s on In April 29 March Chiseldon Memory Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, 10.30am 01 April Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 01 April Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, Recreation Hall, 6.45pm 02 April Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 05 April Family Fun Quiz and Supper, Ogbourne St George 06 April Borough… read more