Vaccination is our best route out of the pandemic so it’s brilliant that more than 86 per cent of all eligible adults across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Bath and North East Somerset, have had their COVID-19 immunity topped up with a booster dose. If you haven’t yet had your first, second or booster dose, it’s never… read more
This week saw the lifting of Plan B restrictions in England. Venues are no longer required to request the COVID pass, unless they choose to, and the legal requirement to wear a face covering no longer applies. However, it is recommended that you continue to wear one in crowded and enclosed spaces while mixing with… read more
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.)
The theme for this year’s Scarecrow Trail was Children’s Books. residents responded by creating many weird, wonderful and above all imaginative figures and scenarios. A couple of examples appear below, but a comprehensive selection can be seen in the gallery on our Resident Information page.
This is an annual festival organised by the National Trust across the UK where the public are invited to see inside historic buildings, free of charge. This year Swindon is putting on a fabulous offer over the weekend of 11 and 12 September, when some of our most interesting historic buildings will be open, including:… read more
You can now sign up for the Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow sessions running from 20th to 24th September. Eventbrite invitations and the Roadshow Programme are at Transitions Roadshow Eventbrite Sign Up The Transitions Roadshow is a virtual event for 2021, and is for parents, carers and professionals who support young people age 14+ with… read more
We are sharing this message from the Washpool Area Recovery Project: Join the Washpool Area Recovery Project volunteer day this Sunday 29 August 2021 @ 10:00am. There will be tea, coffee and homemade cake☕️🧁 for volunteers We hope to see you there. See location Facebook event link
The trail will run from 21st August to 5th September. This year’s theme is children’s books. Grab your map for £2 from: Three Trees Farm shop Oakleys Spar shop The Patriot Arms All profits will go to: Brighter Futures
Are you an unpaid family carer, supporting an adult with a Learning Disability? Come and join our Carers Cuppa! You do not have to be registered with Swindon Carers Centre to be able to attend. Our next informal meeting is on :- When? Wednesday 11th August 2021 Time? 11am-12noon Where? As we are currently unable… read more
The Swindon Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow 2021 will be run as a virtual event, from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September. There will be presentations from a wide range of organisations throughout the week, and a full timetable with joining instructions, will be published in July. The Roadshow is for parents, carers and professionals… read more
There are at least 21,000 unpaid carers in Swindon, who save our town economy £395 million per year. They play a vital role looking after children, parents, partners and friends. During Carers Week, we hold our annual Walk A Mile fundraising event enabling us to raise vital funds to increase support for unpaid carers in… read more