Stay active, meet new people and help the most vulnerable in your local community Are you looking for a new volunteering role which will help make a difference to vulnerable and isolated people in your community? Do you enjoy meeting new people, keeping active and helping others? Your local Link Scheme or Community Minibus Group… read more
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are today (18 October) encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs. Families could save up to £2,000 a year towards their childcare costs to help pay for October half-term holiday clubs and wraparound care during the school terms. More than… read more
The government has today (4 October) announced that households receiving benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will receive the second part of the £650 cost-of-living payment from 8 November, continuing through to the 23 November. Over 8 million families have already received the first cost-of-living payment, worth £326, which was sent out… read more
A reminder that those in financial difficulty can access money and debt guidance for free. Money Helper UK provides guidance based upon individual circumstances and helps people to find support in their area. There is information on: what issues individuals need to deal with first ways of staying on top of bills how to find… read more
2 sets of large double doors at Chiseldon Parish Council Chapel and Museum to be sanded back, filled as required and re-painted in a suitable colour external paint. All noticeboards to be removed before work takes place and re-fitted afterwards. Ironwork to be removed or covered as required to avoid being painted over or damaged.”… read more
Further details have been announced today on how households will receive £400 off energy bills from October. To find out more, please follow the link to the SBC newsletter. Swindon Borough Council News
The July Neighbourhood Watch Scheme newsletter is available below. According to NWS: This edition offers expert Cyberhood Watch advice on keeping your digital lives safe and secure, impersonation scams, 999 British Sign Language app, measuring impact, addressing fly-tipping and discounts on products. We hope you find the newsletter valuable. NWS July Newsletter
For information on government measures to tackle the rising cost of living, please follow the link provided below: Overall government support for the cost of living: factsheet
Details of NHS Covid vaccinations at Johm Moulton Hall, July 7th from 9am – 5pm.
Brighter Futures were invited to a small ribbon cutting ceremony at the new OUH Radiotherapy Centre at Swindon! We are now counting down the days until it opens later this Summer! We are so grateful to everyone who shared their stories of having to travel to Oxford and to all of you who supported the… read more
Swindon’s past is holding up its future as valuable pieces of Roman history continue to be uncovered on the site of a brand new road. When built, the Southern Connector Road will provide a link between the New Eastern Villages (NEV) and Commonhead roundabout, close to Great Western Hospital. Specialist consultants have worked extensively with… read more
It’s World Refill Day on Thursday 16th June 2022! Refill is an award-winning campaign to help people live with less waste. It connects people to places they can eat, drink and shop without the pointless packaging. From a coffee on your commute, to drinking water on the go, or even shopping with less plastic, Refill… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) national Home Fire Safety Week, running from 13 – 19 June 2022. Home Fire Safety Week aims to educate and spread awareness about fire safety in the home. The week of action is supported by fire and rescue services… read more
This week is Carers Week, so Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding everyone in a caring role of the help that is available for keeping homes safe from fire. Whether you are a formal carer, or someone who ‘keeps an eye’ on an elderly neighbour or family member, the Service offers a… read more
Many households in Swindon and across the country are currently struggling with rising living costs. That’s why it’s important to know what help and support is available now – that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour. Check this list of 16 practical actions – is there any help you’re missing out on? Up… read more
There is an opportunity for people across Wiltshire to join the Wiltshire and Swindon Crimestoppers Community Ambassadors. Keeping communities safer together. As part of this opportunity, we at Crimestoppers will be able offer you support and resources to raise awareness of the anonymous service that we offer at Crimestoppers. In addition to this we can… read more
This month’s newsletter includes articles on: our THINK WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launch of our 40 YEARS, 40 ACTIONS pack Neighbourhood Watch Community Grants Fund International Women’s Day Neighbour of the Year Awards 2021 regional winners You can read about all this and more in our newsletter. Ukrainian Crisis Warning – We have begun to… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering a ‘have a go’ event in Swindon later this month for any women interested in becoming an on-call firefighter. Stations across the Service area are recruiting for new on-call firefighters, and the aim of this event is to encourage more women to apply. Station Manager Neil… read more
While over 470,000 vaccinations against COVID-19 have been given to Swindon residents, there are still 22,112 adults aged 18 and over in Swindon who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine. If you haven’t had your first, second, third, or booster dose yet, it’s never too late – book yours today to protect yourself and… read more
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