Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail: 22nd – 31st August, 2025
Please see the poster below. If you’d like to enter a scarecrow on the trail, please email chiseldonscarecrows@yahoo.com with your scarecrow idea by 30th June.
Headstart Skillz Camp – Summer 25
Ages 5-15. Running between 28th July – 28th August. 15 free spaces per day for Chiseldon residents. Extra paid sessions can be booked via https://headstart-skillz.pembee.app/activity/68399de2c0c177e2a59f8ddd They are £21.00 per day, can be paid in 3 instalments and there is a sibling discount of 20%. For more information please see the Headstart Skillz website.
Summer Events on the North Wessex Downs
Please see the latest issue of the North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust Newsletterfor more infomration on: Private guided visit to Wilton Windmill and Manor Farm Morgan’s Hill Wildflowers – Guided walk with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Liddington Summer Fete 2025
Taking place on Saturday 21st June at 12:30-4:30pm. Liddigton playing field and All Saints Church. For more infomration contact: liddington.fete@btinternet.com
Lydiard Park Newsletter – June 2025
For updates and infomration on Lydiard Park please see the latest online verison of their newsletter. In this edition you’ll find: Fluffy New Arrivals Spotted Events Catering updates Upcoming exhibitions BBQ hire
Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Lydiard Park
Join a special Armed Forces Day celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War at Lydiard Park this summer. Hosted by the Council, with support from local Armed Forces organisations, this free event is a heartfelt opportunity to show appreciation for our Armed Forces community and will mark the grand… read more
Summer arrives at Coate Water
The splash park and golf facilities have reopened at Coate Water. Refurbished last summer, the splash park is free to use and open from 11am to 6pm every day until the end of September. Alongside the paddling pool, water features, games and seating areas, the splash park is fully wheelchair accessible and includes rumble strips,… read more
What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer(pdf)
STEAM Museum: Return of the Comic Con
For some great pictures of this event, please see the original article. Jedi Padawans, wannabe wizards and galactic heroes will descend upon Swindon’s STEAM Museum as Comic Con returns for the third time next month. Taking place on Saturday, 21 June, the event, run by Stars of Time, who organise the very successful annual Comic… read more
Council marks VE Day with flag raising ceremony
To see additional photos, please see the original article. Local people joined senior leaders of Swindon Borough Council at a special flag-raising ceremony on VE Day to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War today (8 May). The event, which was followed by a street party, paid tribute to the soldiers… read more
Lydiard Park Newsletter
From Lydiard Park: May is here and it’s an exciting time at Lydiard Park as we get ready for our summer events! Catch up on all things Lydiard with this month’s roundup of news and upcoming events. Lydiard Park May Newsletter
National Trust Avebury – What’s On May and June 2025
Please view the pdf linked to below for a full list of the NT’s Avebury events, including landscape walks, tours of Avebury Manor Garden and half-term activities. Avebury NT May and June 2025 Activities
2025 Litter Pick – Thank You!
Our litter pick on Sat 5th April was a big success and we give our thanks to all the volunteer residents and Cllrs who came out to support it. We estimate about 20 people were there, plus the team that started at Badbury. We covered all areas of the parish. Our contractor Allbuild collected the… read more
Spring into STEAM: New Exhibitions, Easter Fun & Wallace & Gromit Live!
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Hello and welcome to the Spring issue of the… read more
Lydiard Park April Newsletter
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. It’s an exciting time here at Lydiard Park as… read more
Community invited to join Armed Forces Day celebrations
Armed Forces Day will be celebrated at Lydiard Park this summer to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. And Swindon Borough Council is inviting local groups and members of the public to be part of the celebrations. The Council is hosting this year’s event, with the support of local… read more
Workday on the Railway Path, Tuesday 18th March
We’re passing on the following from Dick Millard regarding work on the railway path. We’re having a workday on the Railway Path again. This one will be on Tuesday 18th March. We’ll meet at 9:30 at the Three Trees Café for a coffee, and then go to the cutting just north of Whitefield Farm. We… read more