Help for Bumblebee’s
Please take a look at this link for ways you can help bumblebees, information and children’s activities – all available to download and use. http://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-us/resources/
Have your say on the future of Swindon’s library service
***This has the potential to effect the Chiseldon mobile library and also Wroughton Library*** Swindon Borough Council is running a consultation on the future of the library service from 1st August to 30th September For more info visit www.swindon.gov.uk/librariesfuture A public meeting will be held 6th September, 7pm-9pm, St Josephs College, Ocotal Way. The Council… read more
Butterfly walk on the Railway Path: Sunday, 24th July at 11:00
From the organisers: We are repeating a visit to a nice patch of chalk grassland growing in a cutting at the side of the Path just north of Ogbourne St George. The diverse flora attracts butterflies and moths, and on a sunny day in summer there can be many species flying about. On Sunday, 24th… read more
Castle View Play Area Maintenance
Castle View Play Area – Maintenance work will commence here from 27th June. The play area will still be available for use but individual items may be fenced off whilst repairs and maintenance are undertaken. Thanks.
Girl Guides group starting in the village
There is a local plan in progress to start a Girl Guides group in the village from September. We will post more information as we receive it.
Mobile Library Van – No service Sat 18th June
The service will not be running in Chiseldon on this day due to there being no available driver. All other scheduled visits are currently running as expected. Thanks
Cycle the Downs – Sat 14th May 10.00 to 1.00pm
You may be interested in this event starting at Chiseldon tomorrow at 10:00. For more information and to book please call 01380 871012 or email mdnep@btinternet.com . Cycle the Downs
Friends of the Pathways update:
From Dick Millard: There are several things happening over the summer, which I wanted to list for you. If you’ve used the Path recently, you may have noticed several surface improvements that Sustrans have made. There is no better time to enjoy using the Path! Cycling Thursday, May 19 A ride out to Ogbourne St… read more
Three Trees Farm Shop Fun Day 7th May
The Three Trees Farm Shop and Café will be celebrating its 4th Birthday by hosting its Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, 7th May from 10am until 3pm. There will be fun for all the family, including donkey rides, farm animals, tractor and farm equipment, competitions and a play area for children. It is free… read more
Public Consultation for Parking Charges at Coate Water
Swindon Borough Council have launched a public consultation with regards to charging for parking at Coate Water. You can use the link below to either complete an on-line questionnaire, or download and print the document, to post back to them. Coate Water Parking Charge Consultation
Carols on the Green
The newly-formed Badbury Park Community Association is holding a ‘Carols on the Green’ event at Babbury Park between 7pm and 8pm on 22 December. All are welcome!
Transport update for December 2015
We are pleased to hear from Stagecoach West that the number of passengers using the No 8 service has increased. This is the service that now runs every twenty minutes through Chiseldon. Due to a recent near miss, the Safety Officer of Stagecoach has asked bus drivers to pull closer into the kerb when waiting… read more
Placewalk in Badbury this weekend
This Saturday (14th November) a group of residents will be running a Placewalk in Badbury. We will be walking the village and looking at areas that need to be improved over the coming years. If you’d like to join us then we’re meeting at 2pm outside The Bakers Arms. If you can’t come along but… read more
New timetable for mobile library service
From Monday 9 November the mobile library service will be operating a new timetable for its visits on both Thursdays and Saturdays. For the latest information and times please visit the mobile library page on Swindon Borough Council’s website.
Plans to increase cycling in the Swindon area
A major plan which aims to double the number of cycling trips made in Swindon over the next ten years, and make cycling a normal part of everyday life for most people, is now open for comments from the public. The Swindon Cycling Framework, which has been drawn up by cycling groups and Swindon Borough… read more
A NEW PLAN FOR OUR PARISH!
A group of residents is currently helping the Council to develop a new plan for the future of our villages. You can contribute by sending us your answers to these three questions. 1) What do you like about life in Chiseldon Parish? 2) What do you dislike about life in Chiseldon Parish? 3) What would… read more
Tennis Court now available for hire
Chiseldon Tennis Club is pleased to announce that one of the newly refurbished courts is now open to the general public for hire. The hire will be on one hour blocks with a charge of £10 per hour. You can book a session and through Chiseldon House Hotel on 01793 741010.
Want to have your say on what’s important to village life?
The Parish Plan Steering Group is currently preparing a programme of consultation activities that will run from October 2015 to February 2016. The aim of this consultation is to identify what parishioners value about our villages, what they dislike and where they wish to see improvements. The first set of activities will be three ‘place… read more
Softball comes to Chiseldon
As well as hosting the Football and Tennis Clubs, Chiseldon Recreation Ground will be home to the Swindon Softball League this summer. Games will take place on Thursday evenings (from 6.30pm) until late August and are already proving popular. Softball is a co-ed sport and all teams are a mix of experienced players and beginners…. read more