We thank Dick Eastwood for supplying a fascinating story of a piece of Chiseldon’s history FOWLER 1908 RESTORATION Our congratulations go to Paul Ransley on his outstanding restoration of Fowler number 1908 of 1873 which propelled itself under steam for the first time in 92 years on 13th August. A month later the rope was… read more
Wiltshire Live’s article, 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories lists two of Chiseldon’s old railway stations. You can view the article using the link below. 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories
THANK YOU TO ALL THE CHISELDON ELVES! Chiseldon Guides and their community helpers would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone across the Parish who took part in last year’s Secret Santa project. The generosity of our local community was both humbling and inspiring. Thanks to everyone who dropped off food and festive… read more
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Please see the link below for all relevant details. Waste and Recycling Over Christmas and New Year 2022
The Christmas Newsletter is here – view or download from the link below. Chiseldon Parish Council Christmas 2022 Newsletter (pdf, 4MB)
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The Parish Council are in the early stages of investigating creating a youth provision within the parish for children aged 10+ If you can help us by completing the following on-line questionnaire in the link below, or scan the QR code it would be appreciated. Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNKNX28
People on the Priority Services Register get advanced notice of any planned interruptions to their electricity or water supply – allowing the householder to make preparations. Get in touch with your energy supplier and Thames Water to see if you’re eligible. Thames Water also provides additional support to help if you or someone you know… read more
The Parish Council are putting together a parish wide newsletter to be delivered early December. If you have a Xmas event you want to have listed in the diary section then please let me know either on this post or by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk. We regret we cannot list anything other than date/time/location etc as the… read more
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