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28 January 2025

Recent Hedge Cutting

Recent cutting of hedges along Old Vicarage Lane was done by contractors working for developers – it has been noted that a large amount of…

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17 January 2025

Roadworks on Old Vicarage Lane

We have been notified of some works taking place on or near the junction of Old Vicarage Lane and Nightingale Lane from 20th to 24th…

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10 January 2025

Issue 56: January 2025 Community News

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ themed illuminated walk at St Julian’s Wood was a resounding success and a lovely way for Lionel Cave-Ayland to step…

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27 December 2024

Panattoni Fact Finding Mission

Parish Councillors recently visited the Panattoni site to find out about progress with the demolition of the Honda infrastructure. Issues of noise and measures to…

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1 November 2024

Issue 55: November 2024 Community News

As we head towards the winter months, many events and activities are focused on Christmas leading with a ’12 Days of Christmas’ themed illuminated walk…

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18 October 2024

Temporary Footpath Closures

We have been notfied of some temporary closures for footpaths 6 and 15 to allow for archaeological works, initially for up to six months. Alternate…

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1 event 7 1 event, 7 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gardening Club Talk – Inspiring Life of Gertrude Jekyll September 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gardening Club Talk – Inspiring Life of Gertrude Jekyll A fascinating illustrated talk exploring the life, work, and lasting influence of Gertrude Jekyll, one of Britain's most celebrated garden designers. Former Head Gardener at Hestercombe Gardens for 18 years, […] £5	1 event 8 1 event, 8 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friendly Club Talk – Plastic Free Swindon September 8 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friendly Club Talk – Plastic Free Swindon A presentation by Ben Bell, detailing the negative impacts of plastic bottles. For more information, please email smfriendlyclub@gmail.com	0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12	0 events 13 0 events, 13
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