What’s on at Avebury National Trust – May 2024 onwards
Click the link below to view or download the National Trust’s ‘What’s on at Avery’ document for May 2024 onwards. National Trust What’s On in Avebury
A Taste of Spain: Saturday 8th June
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Youth session over Easter
Chiseldon Parish Council welcomed HeadStart Skillz back to the Rec hall for another free youth session on 11th April. The HeadStart team commented: We’ve had another fantastic day at Chiseldon Club today! So much fun and no rain which is always a bonus What did we do today??? Archery Darts Table Tennis Mindset Challenge Self-Defence… read more
New war-time exhibition open at Lydiard House Museum
Families looking to immerse themselves in the history of the Second World War over the Easter holidays should head to Lydiard House. A brand-new exhibition, ‘Lest We Forget’, is now open at Lydiard House Museum and explores the Black contribution to the World Wars and the links to Wiltshire. In 1943 the American 101st Airborne division constructed… read more
Fun for all the family at Lydiard Park Easter Egg Trail
Lydiard Park’s popular Easter Egg Trail will once again provide fun for all the family on Easter Sunday (31 March). With clues hidden around the park and lake, participants will search for hidden eggs to uncover a special word to win a prize. The trail will take place between 11am and 3pm, and is… read more
What’s On at Avebury in March and April
Please click the image below to view or download details of all the activities on offer.
Walking and Cycling – Washpool and Coate Water
We managed to grab a corner of the new Coate Water walking map that SBC produced, to promote our very own Washpool site. You can see the map here if you are interested in reversing the route and walking via Washpool to Coate Water: Paths to Coate A walking and cycling route, with description and… read more
Coate Water family walk and treasure hunt, 21st December
Meet outside the cafe. All are welcome but please wear suitable footwear as it may be muddy. Swindon Travel Choices – Helping You Make Travel Choices
Plans to refurbish the Oasis to be discussed by Council’s Cabinet
A proposal to refurbish one of the region’s most iconic leisure centres will be discussed by councillors next week (15 Nov). The Oasis Leisure Centre has been closed for almost three years after its operator at the time, GLL, said the facility was losing money and needed capital investment following the first COVID-19 lockdown. GLL… read more
BEST Halloween Multi-Sports Session, October 20th and 27th.
For ages 5-16. Learn non-contact boxing, martial arts and football skills. Make friends and build confidence! For further information, email info@bestrust.co.uk
Photos from recent Washpool work day
The photos below were taken on the most recent Washpool work day on 3rd Sept. For anyone who would like to find out more, or join in, please email contactwashpool@gmail.com The group meets on one Sunday morning a month.
Heritage Open Days return to Swindon, 8th – 10th September
Heritage Open Days return to Swindon next week (8 to 10 September) as historic buildings across the Borough throw open their doors, free of charge. Residents and visitors will be able to explore Swindon’s rich history and connection to the railway as well as other hidden gems dotted around the town. Over the weekend there… read more
Updated Washpool work day
We have received this message from the Washpool Area Restoration Project about rescheduled work days: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust were due to join us last weekend to fence off the newt pond on the Island to prevent the sheep getting in. We postponed this due to the England World Cup. They are now going to join… read more
Art events in September
Please see the event posters below for details.
Table tennis at the Rec Hall is just £7 an hour!
Just a reminder that we hire out the Recreation Hall (off Norris Close) with its table tennis kit for £7.00 per hour. To book, please contact the town clerk, giving as much notice as possible. Email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk Phone: 01793 740744
New Swindon Film Society season of international films set to start in September
The award-winning Swindon Film Society, which was founded in 1947, launches its 2023/24 season of some of the best contemporary international films in early September. The 2023/24 season begins on Wednesday 6 September, and runs until Wednesday 27 March 2024. All films are shown at the Arts Centre in Devizes Road, Old Town, and a… read more