Helping Hands Fundraiser Helping Hands have a special evening planned for you with some fantastic entertainment including the Wonderful Kim Cypher, DAMM and Kitty Langan Studio with food from Arabian Nights Swindon, Fratello’s, The Green House and more. They have a great guest list confirmed including Luke Watkins. Paddy Fitzpatrick and Rich Loveday which is… read more
The Recreation Hall The Recreation Hall of Chiseldon Parish Council, located at the end of Norris Close is fully equipped and just had a recent clear up, with new carpets and fresh coat of paint. For more information on hires and rates click here.
Updates to work being done on Junction 16 There have been a number of overnight closures this week to allow the contractor to install drainage and lay pipes. The team are also installing kerbing around the junction as well as preparing areas for upcoming surfacing works. Drainage works are ongoing, with manholes being installed on the south… read more
Restoration Clinic Got a furniture renovation project that you’d like help with? Whether it is an antique, upholstery or up-cycling projects, I can help you begin and give you the confidence to finish! Dates and fees: Thursday 22nd February 10am to 2pm – £30 Saturday 24th February 10am to 4pm – £45 For more information… read more
Staff at STEAM have devised brand new activity sessions and an Artist’s Trail for children this February half-term. Joanna Arnott, Lifelong Learning Officer at STEAM, which is owned and managed by Swindon Borough Council, said: “We’ve got lots going on in the museum for February halfterm, including some brand new drop-in activity sessions on Thursday,… read more
A message from Sustrans who manage the cycle path: I would like to advise the Parish Council that Sustrans will be closing the cycle path between Chiseldon and the M4 for four weeks between February 19th and March 16th. We will be carrying out repairs to several sections including a new surface along the old… read more
As I’m sure you’re aware, the Government is rolling out smart meters into all homes and businesses before 2020. However, research shows that a huge percentage of the population are still not aware of the options available. Working in conjunction with the smart meter authorities nationwide, we are ensuring that all local councils have the… read more
Points Of Interest From the Meeting held in February 2018 Neighbourhood Watch The next Neighbourhood Meeting is Monday 26th March 2018 at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. Everyone is welcome. Dates for 2018 will be on the Parish Council website and also on the noticeboards at New Road by the Spar, at… read more
Whats on in February 2018 2nd February – St Peter’s Church, Marlborough—Lecture on today’s Media 3rd February – Marlborough Deanery Synod – Development of Rural Parishes, Holy Cross Church Hall, 10am – 1pm – all welcome 3rd February – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 5th February – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am… read more
“The old red BT kiosk at Badbury, adopted by the Parish Council in 2017 and given a new coat of paint. It remains in Badbury as a landmark feature.”
Swindon Voter ID Pilot Information on Voter ID pilot can be read here and on the Swindon.gov website. Anyone who lives and votes in the Borough of Swindon will be required to bring their poll card as a form of identification to vote in the local elections on 3rd May 2018, Swindon is trialling the use… read more
There are a number of changes to the bus service from Marlborough to the Bedwyn Railway Station and on to Hungerford. These changes are being made by Wiltshire Council to try and spread the services throughout the day and to make better contact with the trains to London. The drop off and pick up point… read more
The Wroughton Library has now moved to the Ellendune Centre and will reopen on Monday 22nd January. It will be found in the Alexandra Room which is on the left-hand side, beyond the Parish Council offices. The number of books available has been reduced and there will only be two computers, but users can go… read more
Parish Council of Chiseldon Delighted to say that Michelle Harris has been co-opted as our newest Councillor. Michelle lives in the village and has a strong basis of local knowledge and a great skill set to work with the Council on a large variety of matters. Michelle’s details will be added to the contact list… read more
Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 25th January at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking £1 entrance
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