On 7th July, the government announced that mobile phones in the UK will be sent a test Emergency Alert at around 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September 2025, as part of plans to strengthen the country’s preparedness. The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather…. read more
More information about what Emergency Contact Hubs are and what they do can be found at: wiltshireandswindonprepared.org.uk/prepare/prepared-communities/emergency-contact-hubs
There are five defibrillators around the parish: Red BT box at Badbury Outside the Calley Arms pub in Hodson. Outside Cameo hairdressers on High Street, Chiseldon Outside Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiseldon Outside the pavilion wall in the middle of the Rec field – pedestrian access via Hodson Road and vehicle access via Norris… read more
Next Tuesday sees the launch of the UK’s largest online Christmas Giving Challenge ‘The Big Give’. This year Brighter Futures is taking part in the challenge and raising much needed money to help the Emergency Department (Way Forward Appeal) at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Matched funding of £5,000 has been secured from Dr… read more
For details about how you can prepare yourself for power cuts or other disruptions to other essential services – such as gas and water – please view or download below the documents from SSEN. They also contain details of free support services. Note that anyone can call SSE or use these services, regardless of who… read more
“On behalf of Wiltshire Air Ambulance, thank you to Chiseldon Parish Council for your wonderful donation of £333.33 hiring out your gifted marquees. We truly appreciate your support and generosity donating the proceeds to us.” To see the full letter from Wiltshire Air Amblulance, please see the pdf that’s linked to below: Wiltshire Air Ambulance… read more
N.B. In the article below, the council refers to Swindon Borough Council, not Chiseldon Parish Council. Over recent years, we have seen more and more properties affected by flooding during periods of significant rain. Flooding can be caused by rivers and watercourses overflowing; it can also be caused by drains and culverts being unable to… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to not let Halloween become scary for all the wrong reasons. Every year on 31 October, children and adults are injured in accidents where candles or fireworks have set fire to costumes and hair. Plastic capes and bin liners, often used as costumes, are also… read more
Be aware and stay safe! Saturday 30th April 10-12 noon Strouds Hill Carpark Chiseldon. Free turn up event. Bobby Van assisting with home security for the elderly and vulnerable Police & Fire Service crime awareness, preventation and general advice. Fire safety tips. Neighbourhood Watch Advice and help on keeping safe & reporting crime. Come along… read more
The hire of our marquees has allowed a £350 donation to Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Following a rise in bin/rubbish fires within the Swindon area, we have been asked to share some helpful, important messaging. Please read the leaflets below:-
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) on Monday 6 July 2020. The visit, hosted by Chief Fire Officer Ben Ansell at Swindon Fire Station, highlighted the work of the Service during the Coronavirus pandemic, including the successful partnership with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation… read more