The Patriots Arms…..Dates for your Diary, Saturday 14th January, Live Music From #LadsLadsLads from 9pm onwards then our House Band, the Lost Hills will be supporting us on our Re Launch Night on Saturday 28th January, all welcome and we would love to meet of you on this night!!! any questions please just get in… read more
Dog Fouling on New Road verges
New Road grass verges seem to have a problem with dog fouling at the moment. Please please please can everyone bring bags with them and clear up after their dogs. If anyone knows someone not on this Facebook page who might not know the dangers of dog mess to human’s – please advise them of… read more
Fly tipping at Ladysmith Road and Car park near Farm Shop
We have been notified that these 2 incidents of fly tipping have now been cleared by SBC. Please keep reporting any issues so we can get them dealt with. The Parish Council can clear small loads, but we need to report to SBC for large loads to be cleared.
SBC recommended traders list
SBC’s list of recommended traders below. Waste removal is on page 5.
Fly tipping at Ladysmith Road
Ward Cllr Eric Shaw has updated us with regards to the fly tipped rubbish that remains on Ladysmith Road – “Unfortunately the due date is by the 19/01/2017, I can only ask if it can be done earlier given its location” We will update you if we hear any more from SBC on this.
Merry Christmas to all in Chiseldon Parish
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Chiseldon Parish Council (This image is the A346 at Chiseldon in 1952!)
Lonely elderly residents over the Christmas period
If there are any elderly residents who may feel lonely this Christmas period, you can call “Silverline”, a free service on 0800 470 8090. Please check in on any elderly neighbors who are on their own and might need a hand or some company.
New Years Eve at the Patriots Arms
Join them for Hog roast, music and fun!
Parish Council meeting dates for Jan 2017
The dates the Parish Council are meeting in January are: Full Council 9th Jan 7.30 at the Rec Hall Environment and Highways 12th Jan 7.15 at the Old Chapel Recreation 16th Jan 7.00pm at the Old Chapel
Dog bin and litter bin collections over Christmas and New Year
Dates are: 27th and 28th December 3rd and 4th January
How to email the local policing team with information
You can reach the team by using: CPTSouthswindon@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Temporary traffic lights on A346
After the Christmas break SBC will be installing temporary traffic lights on the A346 going towards Marlborough to install a new road sign.
Road Sweeping 19th December
On 19th December we are scheduled to have Mays Lane, High Street (from Oakleys towards Butts Road) and Butts Road up to the Museum swept by a SBC sweeper to remove leaves and mud etc from the edges of the roads. If you have the ability to not park your vehicles on the road at… read more
Railway work over Christmas
Network Rail’s orange army will be out in force over the Christmas period as upgrade work continues in Wiltshire. Workers will be on the track in Chippenham through the night on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day as we install the foundations for the overhead line equipment that allows electric trains to run. The work… read more
Refuse and recycling over the holiday period
Swindon Refuse And Recycling Collections Over The Christmas Holiday Period Important changes to refuse and recycling collections will take place between Christmas and New Year affecting half of all households in Swindon. Collections due to take during the week commencing Monday, 26 December will be one day later than usual with crews working on Saturday,… read more
Are you ready for winter?
Are You Ready For Winter? Asks Swindon Borough Council With the worst of the winter weather still ahead, Swindon Borough Council has created a page on its website which gives residents useful advice and information about preparing for cold and extreme weather, and coping with it. The Are You Ready for Winter? page at www.swindon.gov.uk/readyforwinter… read more
First Chiseldon Rainbows
1st Chiseldon Rainbows meet every Wednesday during school term time in the school hall. 4.45- 6.00pm Contact Jo 07709320826 or go to. girlguiding.org.uk for more information
Allotment Plots
From January the Parish Council may have some allotment plots free to rent. If you would like a plot or like to be put on the waiting list (first come first served basis) then please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk.
January Church Services
RIDGEWAY BENEFICE with CHISELDON METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2017 1 January 2017 – (1st Sunday) – Christmas 2 1030 Holy Cross Church with Benefice Communion Chiseldon Methodist Church 8 January 2017 – (2nd Sunday) – Baptism of Christ 0830 St George Holy Communion (BCP) 1030 Holy Cross Church with Parish Communion Chiseldon… read more
What’s on in January
WHAT’S ON IN JANUARY 3 January Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 5 January Ogbourne St George Open School, 5.30pm—6.30pm 7 January Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Chiseldon House Hotel,11.30am – 12.30pm. Note new venue. 9 January Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12noon 9 January Chiseldon Parish Council Meeting, Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 11 January Chiseldon… read more