Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail: 22nd – 31st August, 2025
Please see the poster below. If you’d like to enter a scarecrow on the trail, please email chiseldonscarecrows@yahoo.com with your scarecrow idea by 30th June.
Summer Edition of Dragonfly, the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Magazine
Dragonfly is the quarterly publication of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is a charitable organisation with the aim of restoring all 70 miles of the Wilts & Berks Canal to create a tranquil public waterside park for walking, cycling, fishing & boating. You can see the Summer Edition… read more
May Half-Term: Mini Farmers Week at Roves Farm
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Mini Farmers’ Week is 24th May – 1st… read more
What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer(pdf)
STEAM Museum: Return of the Comic Con
For some great pictures of this event, please see the original article. Jedi Padawans, wannabe wizards and galactic heroes will descend upon Swindon’s STEAM Museum as Comic Con returns for the third time next month. Taking place on Saturday, 21 June, the event, run by Stars of Time, who organise the very successful annual Comic… read more
Disposable barbeques prohibited at Coates Water Park and Lydiard Park
Popular during the warmer months, disposable barbecues are often used by those visiting Coate Water country park. However, following some recent incidents including one that caused the damage to the bench pictured above, visitors are now prohibited from using them in the park. But there are still barbecues available for hire at Coate Water, and… read more
Lydiard Park Newsletter
From Lydiard Park: May is here and it’s an exciting time at Lydiard Park as we get ready for our summer events! Catch up on all things Lydiard with this month’s roundup of news and upcoming events. Lydiard Park May Newsletter
National Trust Avebury – What’s On May and June 2025
Please view the pdf linked to below for a full list of the NT’s Avebury events, including landscape walks, tours of Avebury Manor Garden and half-term activities. Avebury NT May and June 2025 Activities
Lydiard Park April Newsletter
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. It’s an exciting time here at Lydiard Park as… read more
Easter family fun at Lydiard Park
Families are invited to step into Spring at Lydiard Park this Easter with a programme filled with adventure, creativity and delicious food. The ever-popular Lydiard Park Easter Trail returns this April. Set within the Grade II listed grounds of Lydiard Park, the trail promises an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. It will take… read more
Workday on the Railway Path, Tuesday 18th March
We’re passing on the following from Dick Millard regarding work on the railway path. We’re having a workday on the Railway Path again. This one will be on Tuesday 18th March. We’ll meet at 9:30 at the Three Trees Café for a coffee, and then go to the cutting just north of Whitefield Farm. We… read more
What’s on at Avebury February and March 2025
See the link below for a pdf detailing events at Avebury during February and March. What’s On Avebury: February and March 2025
‘Keep Swindon Tidy’ eager to clear 200,000 bags of litter off Swindon Streets during 2025
With more and more residents of our town committed to a cleaner and greener Swindon, ‘Keep Swindon Tidy’ volunteers are calling on more support to get Swindon’s streets more clear of litter. As people embark on positive intentions for the year ahead, why not improve your physical health and wellbeing as well as make a… read more
Chiseldon Scout Group launches ‘Squirrels’ for 4-6 year-olds.
At 1st Chiseldon Scout Group we are launching a new section for young people aged 4 to 6 years. It is called Squirrels and we are having an open event to launch it. This will be the youngest group feeding into Beavers, Cubs and then Scouts. This will support young people living in Chiseldon and… read more
Patriots Arms Pub Reopens!
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Please read the full story here: The Patriots Arms… read more
New swing seats at Castle View play area
The Parish Council has installed some lovely new swing seats at Castle View play area last week. The old ones were at the end of their life.
Get immersed in the town’s past this half-term at Swindon Museums
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town. Swindon Borough Council’s three museums are hosting a number of activities to keep families entertained over the October half-term and there’s sure to be something to suit everyone’s tastes… Read the full… read more
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park and the trees are slowly transforming into beautiful gold, orange and crimson shades. Find out what’s happening across our Museum, Park and Hotel with this month’s roundup of news and events. Find out more from the Lydiard Park Newsletter