Spring Cleaning Postponed Sadly we have decided to postpone this event until Saturday 10th March as no-one wants to pick litter in -3 temperatures or snow! (Plus a possible H&S issue). We are hoping all our contributors can still assist and that our volunteers are all still available. All details as before. Thanks
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking person to take responsibility for and support the development of a small holding and outdoor facility for students with learning difficulties. 25 hours per week /52 weeks @£9.00/hour The role involves general maintenance of the small holding, small animal management, preparation of on-site teaching… read more
The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale monthly lectures are held in the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE, and cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the wonderful world of The Arts. The hall is open from 7 pm with lectures beginning at 7:30 pm for approximately one hour. Coffee/tea and wine is available from 7… read more
What’s on in March 2018 3rd March – Borough Councillor’s Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall 11.30am – 12.30pm 3rd March – Great British Spring Clean, meet at Chiseldon House Hotel 10am CANCELLED 5th March – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel 10am – 12pm 6th March – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall 7.30pm 11th March –… read more
Scout Association Winter Challenge event on Ridgeway – Saturday 3rd March Scout Association event involving around a thousand youngsters taking place this Saturday – they will be walking along The Ridgeway from Foxhill to West Ilsley. This event takes place every year so you may be aware of it already. local people should be made… read more
We’ve received the following message on the subject of establishing a netball club in Chiseldon: Following a fantastic response to the idea of a netball club opening in Chiseldon, the great news is that we are currently looking for a coach and actively applying for funds to get ourselves up and running! We would love… read more
New Eastern Villages (NEV) Development – Highways Consultation Event Swindon Borough Council will be holding 2 ‘drop-in’ events to publicise the proposed transport schemes for the New Eastern Village as following: White Hart Junction Improvments A420 Gablecross Junction Improvements Great Stall Bridge Southern Connector Road Event 1 Date & Time: Saturday 3rd March 2018, 9am… read more
Mike Ash, Acting Corporate Director, Communities and Housing , Swindon Borough Council attended the Environment, General Purpose and Amenities Parish Council meeting on Monday 19th February. Mike provided an update to the meeting on the latest improvement to security at the Chiseldon Firs Transient Travellers site. Security upgrade: At the entrance to the site a series of… read more
Details about upcoming NEV (New Eastern Villages) information events are available in the downloadable document below: NEV upcoming information events Updated plans and a list of frequently asked questions can also be viewed at www.swindon.gov.uk/nev from 1st March.
We’ve received the following information about upcoming Acoustic in the Alley events: Just to remind you that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 22nd February at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. Hope to see you there! See below for… read more
Transport Report – March 2018 There have been a number of changes to all the tickets and prices for Stagecoach West. Singles have gone up by 10p and returns by 20p and some of the weekly and monthly tickets have also gone up by a small amount. The increases were effect from Sunday 4th February…. read more
Part of Railway Path will be closed Part of Railway Path will be closed for resurfacing work from 16th February to 19th March. The section affected will be on Route 45 of the National Cycle Network between the bridge over the M4 south of Coate Water Park, and Hodson Road, Chiseldon. Diversions will be signed… read more
A great day on the path today, working between Ogbourne St George and Chiseldon. A strong team from Network Rail created a glade in the scrubby woodland and put up a dead hedge round it. This will improve habitat for invertebrates and small mammals, and will (I hope) allow some understory to regenerate in the… read more
Helping Hands Fundraiser Helping Hands have a special evening planned for you with some fantastic entertainment including the Wonderful Kim Cypher, DAMM and Kitty Langan Studio with food from Arabian Nights Swindon, Fratello’s, The Green House and more. They have a great guest list confirmed including Luke Watkins. Paddy Fitzpatrick and Rich Loveday which is… read more
The Recreation Hall The Recreation Hall of Chiseldon Parish Council, located at the end of Norris Close is fully equipped and just had a recent clear up, with new carpets and fresh coat of paint. For more information on hires and rates click here.
Updates to work being done on Junction 16 There have been a number of overnight closures this week to allow the contractor to install drainage and lay pipes. The team are also installing kerbing around the junction as well as preparing areas for upcoming surfacing works. Drainage works are ongoing, with manholes being installed on the south… read more
Restoration Clinic Got a furniture renovation project that you’d like help with? Whether it is an antique, upholstery or up-cycling projects, I can help you begin and give you the confidence to finish! Dates and fees: Thursday 22nd February 10am to 2pm – £30 Saturday 24th February 10am to 4pm – £45 For more information… read more
Staff at STEAM have devised brand new activity sessions and an Artist’s Trail for children this February half-term. Joanna Arnott, Lifelong Learning Officer at STEAM, which is owned and managed by Swindon Borough Council, said: “We’ve got lots going on in the museum for February halfterm, including some brand new drop-in activity sessions on Thursday,… read more
A message from Sustrans who manage the cycle path: I would like to advise the Parish Council that Sustrans will be closing the cycle path between Chiseldon and the M4 for four weeks between February 19th and March 16th. We will be carrying out repairs to several sections including a new surface along the old… read more
As I’m sure you’re aware, the Government is rolling out smart meters into all homes and businesses before 2020. However, research shows that a huge percentage of the population are still not aware of the options available. Working in conjunction with the smart meter authorities nationwide, we are ensuring that all local councils have the… read more