The Swindon Railway Festival returns to STEAM on Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 September 2022, 10am – 5pm!

Experience the amazing detail of 23 of the UK’s finest model railway layouts that will be uniquely displayed alongside iconic Swindon-built locomotives. You’ll also see live steam as Hatch Heritage & Stem Engineers display a selection of their vintage traction engines, plus new special exhibitions, unique trade stands and modelling demos. This year’s event will be held… read more

Notice of temporary road closure – Turnball, Chiseldon

This Order is being introduced for Wales and West Utilities to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Turnball outside No’s 4 to 7 Alternative Route – via Turnball, New Road, May’s Lane and vice versa The Order comes into the force on the 3 October 2022 for 6 months but it… read more

Fleming Way set to close for major redevelopment

One of the biggest regeneration schemes ever seen in Swindon will reach a significant milestone this weekend. Fleming Way will close from this Sunday (4 Sep), to pave the way for a major redevelopment, which will act as a catalyst for further investment in the area. Over the next three years, Swindon Borough Council is… read more

Overnight closure of Brimble Hill, 15th September

A message from Chiseldon and Wroughton Parish Cllrs: Overnight closure of Brimble Hill – from the junction with Hodson Road in Chiseldon to Junction with Dairy Hill in Wroughton on 15th September for 1 Night between the hours 20:00-06:00 only. Councillors Jenny Jefferies and Lawrence Elliott in Chiseldon and Councillors Cathy Martyn, David Martyn, Brian… read more

Park Yoga Wanborough, Saturday 3rd September

Park Yoga aims to connect people to the natural outdoors, through a relaxing, energising and breathtaking yoga session, improving wellbeing and creating a positive ripple effect throughout communities. Come and try a FREE one-off outdoor yoga session At Hoopers Field Wanborough, SN4 0AN 9.30 – 10.30am Saturday 3rd September Open to everyone & anyone Just… read more

August 2022 Edition of Neighbourhood Watch ‘Our News’

In this edition: What it means to be an ‘active bystander’ Our new Community Safety Charter Creating inclusive communities Keeping your home secure whilst on holiday Discounted product offers Download the August edition of Neighbourhoood Watch ‘Our News'(pdf, 1.6 mb)

Swindon Museum and Art Gallery teams up with Richard Jefferies Museum to celebrate Coate Water’s 200-year Anniversary.

In celebration of Coate Water’s 200 year anniversary, Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has loaned a selection of artwork to display at Richard Jefferies Museum. This work is facilitated through the Art on Tour programme, which makes Swindon’s art collection accessible through partnerships across the Borough. The exhibition, Coate 200, will show artworks inspired by… read more

Free Courses from the Prince’s Trust Team Programme

CPC has received the following message, which we’re passing on for the benefit of our residents: I am emailing on behalf of Inner Flame. We’re a local youth charity that delivers the Prince’s Trust Team Programme to 16-25 year old youths in the Swindon and Wiltshire area. We’d love to work with the parish councils,… read more

Swindon’s Great Western Brick Show celebrates 20 years at STEAM

One of Swindon’s most popular events will celebrate its 20th anniversary at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway with a special tribute to the town’s railway heritage. The Great Western Brick Show returns to the Swindon Borough Council-owned museum on Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 2 October. Set alongside iconic GWR locomotives and historic… read more

Public Notice: Temporary Road Closure – High Street, Chiseldon

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure – High Street, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow for Wales and West Utilities to carry out mains replacement works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on High Street junction of Butts Road outside No 14…. read more

Kids can visit Lydiard House Museum for just £1 this summer

Swindon’s stunning Lydiard House has a whole host of activities for all the family to enjoy this summer, from historic games to brand new exhibitions. As part of the great value Kids for a Quid promotion, which is available until Sunday 4 September, up to four children aged 3 to 15 years can visit the… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – August 2022

Points of interest from the meetings held in July 2022 Forthcoming road closures. We have had information of the following closures: Station Road between High Street and Castle View Road.   15-17 August Draycot Close and Draycot Foliat – 25-27 August. You can get details of local roadworks by looking on one.network and signing up to… read more