The Government announced this week that the COVID-19 measures put in place under Plan B in England will be lifted. This means: The Government is no longer asking people to work from home if they can. People should now talk to their employers to agree arrangements to return to the office. Face coverings are no… read more
It’s fantastic to see that more than 85 per cent of adults across Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset have received their COVID-19 booster vaccination so far. A huge thank you must go to all those who continue to support the vaccination programme, including our brilliant team of volunteers in Swindon, who selflessly give… read more
Happy New Year and welcome to our first Funding and Advice e-bulletin of 2022. In this issue you will find details of our grants programmes that are currently open for applications, including the newly opened High Sheriff Awards and Arts Council England Let’s Create Jubilee Fund. If you are considering applying for one of our… read more
£1per strip and at the Xmas lights event 8th Dec 6.00pm New Road Prizes include: £100 One4All Voucher £50 One4All Voucher £50 Amazon Voucher Christmas Hamper Hand crochet blanket On sale from Oakleys Spar. Raffle to be drawn Wednesday 8th December 7.00pm Sports & Social Club
The Washpool Area Restoration Project (WARP) committee are having a volunteer work day on Sunday 28th Nov AM. The committee themselves are all volunteers who work hard to keep the area looking good for everyone to use, and also care for the sheep. If you’d like to turn up to give them a hand you’d… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council, with AED Locator and Sandstorm Studios is pleased to invite you to attend the forthcoming free training session for use of the defibrillator at the BT box in Badbury. Location: Sandstorm Studios, Dairy Farm, Badbury. Studio 1. Date: Tues 9th Nov 6.30pm
Sunday 14th November at the Cenotaph, Regent Circus, Swindon. All Welcome Procession to start at 10:50am With two minute silence at 11:00am Followed by the Wreath laying, Remembrance Service and Cadets Parade & drill After the service, light refreshments will be served at the Pilgrim Centre. *Following public health advice, we ask that where possible… read more
The Marchioness of Lansdowne invites you to The Festive Food & Gift Fair 2021, in aid of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust At Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Calne, Wiltshire. Wednesday 1st December 4pm-8pm, tickets £15 to include wine and canapes, in advance. Thursday 2nd December 10am-4pm Tickets £5, in advance or on the… read more
OCTOBER has arrived in Swindon and that means we’re coming to the closing stages of 2021. But don’t worry because with Halloween, Bonfire Night, and Christmas all still to come, we’re in for an awesome three months. Find out what’s happening in Swindon in October below as we look to celebrate the spookiest holiday of… read more
Swindon’s all female 16 piece big band and singers. Sunday 7th November 2021 7.30pm 10pm Peglars Way, Wichelstowe SN1 7DA Doors open 6.30 pm TA charity concert in aid of the Deanery DC Academy. (To purchase a defibrillator for the community entrance at the deanery) (We are also raising funds for the prospect hospice.)