Brighter Futures February E-Newsletter
Take a look at the February E-Newsletter from Brighter Futures and see how you can help them raise some more money.
MacMillan Castles Bike 2nd June 2019
Once again the Swindon Macmillan Fundraising committee is looking forward to running this major fundraising event at the beginning of June. The event will be held on Sunday 2nd June and will involve approximately 250 to 300 cyclists using The Ridgeway between Chisledon and Avebury, parts of the White horse Trail, The Railway path between… read more
This Woman’s Work: Female Artists in the Swindon Collection Swindon Museum and Art Gallery 15 January – 16 March 2019
This Woman’s Work explores the work of female artists in the Swindon Collection. The exhibition aims to explore the changing status of women artists within Swindon’s collection, showing the growing prominence of female artists within modern British art and to celebrate a selection of important and engaging works. Artists in the exhibition include paintings and… read more
What’s on In February
02 Feb Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 04 Feb Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 05 Feb Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 13 Feb Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 11 Feb Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 11 Feb Chiseldon… read more
Time on Trial: new exhibition at STEAM explores the story of locomotive speed trials
A new railway exhibition is open at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon which lifts the lid on the rivalry that drove the big four railway companies in the early 1900s to be the fastest. Entitled Time on Trial, the special exhibition takes a look at the exhilarating speed trials that took… read more
Great British Spring Clean
Diary Date – On Saturday 30th March in the morning, the Parish Council will be organising the annual litter pick in conjunction with the “Great British Spring Clean”. Please put this date in your diary and let us know if you can join us.
Brighter Futures General E-Newsletter January 2019
Read the latest Brighter Futures General E-Newsletter.
Opening Night of Swindon Folk Club
Friday the 18th is the big opening night of the revamped Swindon Folk Club at its new venue. See all the details below. I would really appreciate if you would consider coming along and giving your support on this opening night and hopefully thereafter. I am MC on the night and we will be having… read more
Chiseldon Netball Club’s Newsletter
I hope you have all enjoyed the festive break because we’re back every Wednesday at Ridgeway School (6pm for the juniors and 7pm for the adults) to blast away those Christmas excesses. Just pop along and give it a go. What a fantastic year it has been for Chiseldon Netball Club!! We have gone from… read more
The Pride of Swindon Awards 2019
Do you know an individual or team who have made a difference to your community by helping others? A Volunteer who has given their time selflessly for years A child or adult who has displayed remarkable courage A person who has helped reduce crime in your area An exemplary young person who should be recognised… read more
What’s on In January
05 Jan Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 07 Jan Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 08 Jan Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 9 Jan Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 14 Jan Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 14 Jan Bridge… read more
Rough Sleepers Move In To Council’s Temporary Winter Housing Facility
Some of Swindon’s most vulnerable people are finally able to come in from the cold as the Council’s winter homeless provision welcomes its first guests of this week. Following the success of last year’s scheme, the Council’s Temporary Winter Housing Provision has launched again this year and the 12 people who will be taking part… read more
What’s On In December 2018
1st Dec – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 1st Dec – Holy Cross Christmas Fair, Church Hall, 12.30pm – 3.30pm 3rd Dec – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 3rd Dec – Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, Recreation Hall, 6.45pm 4th Dec – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 5th Dec – Chiseldon Local… read more
Step Into Christmas at STEAM
Christmas will come early at Swindon’s STEAM museum with market stalls, musical entertainment and Santa bringing festive cheer to visitors next weekend. This year’s Christmas at STEAM event will feature a stage performance on Sunday 2nd December 2018 by the Siren Sisters that will cover a range of styles, from pop and festive to Bulgarian… read more
Lydiard House steps back in time for Christmas display
Visitors to Lydiard House can step back in time and experience what the decorated halls would have been like in Georgian times over the festive season. The State Rooms of the Swindon Borough Council-owned House will be adorned with traditional foliage, a kissing ball, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Floral decorations will also line… read more
Transport Report – December 2018
As we are now running up to Christmas and the New Year, you will need to look on all three websites for the Christmas bus services over the holiday period. With Christmas Day being on a Tuesday services will change from Friday 21 December. We hope that both the Service 80 and 81 will run… read more
New OTAGO Exercise Programme
A 16 week strength and balance programme for older adults, for more information email livewell@swindon.gov.uk
Remembrance Services 2018
Remembrance services on Sunday 11th November 2018 Holy Cross Church – 10.45am Memorial at New Road – 3.00pm Please come along to show you gratitude and respect for those who fought.
Scout Stamps Are Now Available
Scout Stamps are now available at Three Trees and the Spar shop. This is one of our biggest fund raisers and our young people love delivering your post around the village. Please consider buying a couple of stamps this year and support the scouts charity and help our scouts do a good deed every day.
Change Of Plans For The Poppy Cascade Armistice Commemoration 2018
Slight change of plan with the poppy cascade for the Armistice commemoration. With strong winds forecast the poppies have been made into a river of red either side of the church path instead of hanging from the tower. It looks great we think. There is also a purple horse in the Lady Chapel in memory… read more