BEST – Free Summer Sports Activities for Ages 5-16
Just a reminder of the multi-sport activities available over the summer:
In need of May half-term plans? Don’t worry, we’ve got it covered!
Here are some ideas for local activitites in the May half-term: Visit the historic State Rooms of Lydiard House Museum to see our new special exhibition and take part in our new family activity Hop over to the STEAM Museum, for the new exhibition celebrating female pioneers in railway engineering, an Air Raid Shelter experience and an… read more
Table Tennis at the Recreation Hall
The Rec Hall in Chiseldon (near the tennis courts) offers hourly hire of the hall for table tennis at £7.00 ph. Please contact clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk to book in. All kit is provided on site.
Coronation Party, Saturday 29th April
See more details about our Coronation party event.
Discover something new along The Ridgeway National Trail
Please follow the link to view the latest edition of the Ridgeway National Newsletter: Ridgeway National Newsletter – Spring Edition
Washpool Event on 8th May – Coronation Weekend
On Monday 8th May, volunteers will be carrying out more stream clearance work. Can you help? The screenshots below provide details of what’s happening, what you’ll need and more.
Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition in Uffington in April
7th Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition Celebrating the Spirit of the Ridgeway Uffington village hall (Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall; SN7 7SE) Sat 22 and Sun 23 April 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Entry free, parking plentiful, refreshments available At the same time you might also wish to visit the Tom Brown’s School Museum in the… read more
Lydiard Park Hotel completes second phase of £2.6 million refurbishment
As part of efforts to make Lydiard Park more self-sustainable, the hotel and conference centre at the park will reopen this spring following a £2.6m makeover, delivering a modern and stylish destination with new executive features. The transformational project includes a major refurbishment of the hotel’s bedrooms, reception, restaurant and a brand-new bar and… read more
Easter fun at Lydiard Park
Children will have the chance to explore Lydiard Park as part of a special trail on Easter Sunday (9 April). The Great Lydiard Park Easter Egg trail will see those taking part search for eggs hidden around the lake of the Swindon Borough Council-owned park, which will spell out a word to gain a prize…. read more
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