Friends of Washpool Bat Walk, 14th April
Free to our ‘friends’, £2 per adult and £1 for under 16s. Please bring cash. You’ll need a torch and to be wearing boots!
Smiles all round as Coate Water play area officially opened
Cries of joy and beaming smiles lit up Coate Water this morning (23 March) when an eagerly-awaited play park was officially unveiled to delighted children. Work to build the new accessible park began in early January and schoolchildren from Badbury Park Primary School, Brimble Hill Primary School and Crowdy’s Hill School were the first to… read more
Lydiard House Museum to reopen with new special exhibition and family activity for Easter
The historic State Rooms of Lydiard House Museum are reopening this April with a new special exhibition and family activity in time for the Easter holidays. Lydiard House is a striking Grade I listed building set within 260 acres of stunning historic landscape at Lydiard Park, Swindon. Home to the St John family for over 500… read more
Castles Bike Ride, Sunday 4th June – Supporting Macmillan
From Castles’ website: “Castles Bike Ride is all about having a good time and embracing cycling and friendship whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We believe that by coming together, we can achieve personal growth and success. Teamwork, motivation, support, and inspiration are the qualities that push our cycling community forward. We host an… read more
Swing into Summer concert at Wichelstowe, April 16th
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Changes to Oasis dome get green light from council’s planners
Swindon Borough Council’s planners have approved proposals to restore the dome of the Oasis Leisure Centre. The building’s owners, SevenCapital, submitted an application to seek Listed Building Consent for the restoration and re-glazing of the swimming pool’s doomed roof, while it continues to develop an outline scheme to reopen the Oasis. The application was made… read more
The Ridgeway celebrates 50 years!
The Ridgeway is 50 years old! Throughout the year celebrations will be held highlighting the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the enjoyment it provides. There’s plenty of documentation available to help you make the most of this spectacular area. The leaflets listed below are available to download as pdf files. Ridgeway National Trail… read more
Updated prices for table tennis in the Recreation Hall
The prices for table tennis in the Recreation Hall have now changed. They are: £7 per hour day time (up to 6pm) £10 per hour evening. (6pm onwards) We will require any children under 16 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please contact the clerk if you would like to book. clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk
New Coate Water play park work to get underway in the new year
Children who love Coate Water have been given an early Christmas present with the news that work to create a new play park will begin in the new year. Specialist play park contractor, ESP Play Parks, has been appointed to deliver the new £500,000 facility, which will be built close to the country park’s disabled… read more
Youth Provision Survey – please help us meet the needs of our young people
The Parish Council is trying to gain an understanding of what young people aged 10 and over would like to see within the parish. This quick survey will help put us in the picture – please help us out by completing it. Thank you! Youth Provision Survey
Experience a Country House Christmas at Lydiard House Museum
Swindon’s historic Lydiard House Museum has unveiled its Christmas plans as staff prepare for the festive season. The Swindon Borough Council-owned museum will be inviting visitors to step back in time and experience the beautifully decorated halls for the festive season. From Wednesday 30 November, the elegant State Rooms of the Grade I listed house… read more
Playground update
We had some playground funds remaining at the end of the last financial year so purchased two small items which were installed last week after a few delays getting permissions sorted. We hope the kids like them!
Range of proposals put forward to enhance Swindon’s country parks
Adventure golf and a home for an arts and crafts charity are among the proposals put forward to improve some of Swindon’s country parks. Earlier this year, Swindon Borough Council invited creative, civic-minded entrepreneurs to share their ideas on how the visitor experience at the Borough’s larger parks could be improved. In total, the Council… read more
Park Yoga Wanborough, Saturday 3rd September
Park Yoga aims to connect people to the natural outdoors, through a relaxing, energising and breathtaking yoga session, improving wellbeing and creating a positive ripple effect throughout communities. Come and try a FREE one-off outdoor yoga session At Hoopers Field Wanborough, SN4 0AN 9.30 – 10.30am Saturday 3rd September Open to everyone & anyone Just… read more
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery teams up with Richard Jefferies Museum to celebrate Coate Water’s 200-year Anniversary.
In celebration of Coate Water’s 200 year anniversary, Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has loaned a selection of artwork to display at Richard Jefferies Museum. This work is facilitated through the Art on Tour programme, which makes Swindon’s art collection accessible through partnerships across the Borough. The exhibition, Coate 200, will show artworks inspired by… read more
Your Swindon August Newsletter Is Here.
Please follow the link below to see the latest Newsletter. Your Swindon August Newsletter Is Here.
Swindon’s Great Western Brick Show celebrates 20 years at STEAM
One of Swindon’s most popular events will celebrate its 20th anniversary at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway with a special tribute to the town’s railway heritage. The Great Western Brick Show returns to the Swindon Borough Council-owned museum on Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 2 October. Set alongside iconic GWR locomotives and historic… read more
The Ridgeway National Trail – Summer 2022 Newsletter
To view The Ridgeway National Trail news for this summer, please follow the link below. The Ridgeway National Trail – Summer News 2022
Kids can visit Lydiard House Museum for just £1 this summer
Swindon’s stunning Lydiard House has a whole host of activities for all the family to enjoy this summer, from historic games to brand new exhibitions. As part of the great value Kids for a Quid promotion, which is available until Sunday 4 September, up to four children aged 3 to 15 years can visit the… read more