South Swindon Parish Council

South Swindon Parish Council Est. 2017 | 14 allotment sites | 21 play areas | 3 Parks | 2 Libraries | 2 Community Centres

Spring to Summer Beds Turnover! We wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes snapshot at the work that goes on at our parks...
28/05/2026

Spring to Summer Beds Turnover!

We wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes snapshot at the work that goes on at our parks. Over the past few weeks, the Town Gardens team have changed the beds from Spring to Summer arrangements. That’s why they’ve gone from colourful spring flowers to bare soil to new greenery.

A few weeks ago, the team removed the Spring flowers from all the beds, those flowers have been put into compost to be recycled back into the garden. The team then turned over and raked the soil, prepping it for the new arrangements. They had the delivery of 18,840 plants and flowers! Including the banana trees you can see planted in front of the bandstand – if the weather were tropical year round we’d have bananas in the Town Gardens. They then got to work planting them for eveyone to enjoy. The gardeners also design all the bed arrangements themselves!

Big thanks to Aaron, our head gardener, and his team for keeping the Town Gardens looking beautiful for Summer.

Join Us for Our Community Gardening Sessions Today we're at Broadgreen. We still have spaces available. That's Thursday ...
28/05/2026

Join Us for Our Community Gardening Sessions

Today we're at Broadgreen. We still have spaces available.
That's Thursday 28th May, 1 - 2:30pm.

Next week we're at Cambria Park.
Thursday 4th June, 1 - 2:30pm.

And the week after, on the 11th of June, we’re holding two community gardening sessions. One at Badbury Park and one at Manor Road.

To see all upcoming community gardening events visit: https:// https://southswindon-pc.gov.uk/events/tag/community-gardener/

Help us make South Swindon greener, brighter and more welcoming.

MEET YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS  Over the next 7 weeks we're going ot be introducing you to your new South Swindon Parish C...
27/05/2026

MEET YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS

Over the next 7 weeks we're going ot be introducing you to your new South Swindon Parish Councillors, ward by ward, so that you can get to know the people representing your community.

First up is Badbury Park, represented by Parish Councillor Sally Hawson.
Week 1: Badbury Park
Number of Councillors: 1
Councillor: Sally Hawson

Each week we'll be sharing a new ward, helping residents learn more about their local representatives.

Eid Mubarak to everyone in our community celebrating right now. And if you're looking for something to do this afteroon,...
27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone in our community celebrating right now.

And if you're looking for something to do this afteroon, we'd love to see you at our Brighter Broadgreen Community Picnic!
1pm - 3pm,
Broadgreen Community Centre

We're home to a fantastic diverse community, and it's all about bringing people together. Bring your family and friends, pack your own picnic, and take part in an afternoon of fun activities, games, creativity and community.

We have:
☕Free hot drinks and samosas (while stocks last!),
🎨Craft activities from Artsite and Prime Theatre,
🎾Games and activities led by our Parish Youth Workers and the Wiltshire Police Cadets,
🚨A chance for youngsters to sit in a police car and meet your local PCSOs and Police Officers!

Everyone is welcome! It's a great chance to get out, meet people, and enjoy an afternoon with your community. We hope to see you there! Tag someone who'd be interested in joining 👇

Our Maintenance Team has built a shelter for the Manor Road Community Garden so that residents and volunteers have somew...
26/05/2026

Our Maintenance Team has built a shelter for the Manor Road Community Garden so that residents and volunteers have somewhere covered to sit and enjoy the space when they visit.

The team started by building the frame of the base and adding cement. They then constructed the frame and walls back at the warehouse, where they also did a dry-run build, before they installed it at Manor Road. Great work from Vaughan and the team. It's fantastic to see the site improving.

Community gardens are shared outdoor spaces that belong to you, the community. To see all the community gardens in South Swindon, visit: https://www.southswindoninbloom.co.uk/portfolio

To get involved in a gardening session, visit: https://southswindon-pc.gov.uk/events/tag/community-gardener/ We welcome new volunteers every session, all levels of experience are welcome.

UPDATE ON TIMINGS: Our team will be there from 11am - 4pm. Looking for something to do outside today? Come along to our ...
26/05/2026

UPDATE ON TIMINGS: Our team will be there from 11am - 4pm.

Looking for something to do outside today? Come along to our Community Fun Day.

Buckhurst Field, Walcot. 11am - 4pm.

It's half term and it's going to be a beautiful day. If you're looking for something to do, come along to our community fun day. We have arts and crafts, sports activities, and chill and chats. Bring your sun cream, bring your family, and join us for a brilliant Fun Day.

VOLUNTEERS' WEEK: A UK-WIDE CELEBRATION. Next Week is Volunteers Week, it's an annual UK-wide campaign held from the fir...
25/05/2026

VOLUNTEERS' WEEK: A UK-WIDE CELEBRATION.

Next Week is Volunteers Week, it's an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.

Visit: https://volunteersweek.org/about to find out more.

DUCK RACE TODAY - COME AND VISIT OUR STALL Come down to Swindon’s Famous Duck Race and Family Day Out today. Hosted by t...
25/05/2026

DUCK RACE TODAY - COME AND VISIT OUR STALL

Come down to Swindon’s Famous Duck Race and Family Day Out today. Hosted by the Rotary Club, it's at Westcott Rec from 11am – 4pm, and our Youth Team will be there! We have a stall with sweets, stickers, and games to get involved in. We’re promoting our Youth Initiative and Youth Club. It’s so important to us to nurture our young people and we’d like to continue pushing our youth service. You should definitely go to the Duck Race, and definitely say hi to Loreli and Aimee, our amazing youth workers, at our stall. See you there.

Swindon's Famous Duck Race and Family Day Out
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Old Town,
Today, 11am - 4pm
Westcott Rec, Wotton Basset Rd, SN1 4NQ

EVENTS COMING UP NEXT WEEK It's half term next week and there's a range of activities coming up for you to get involved ...
24/05/2026

EVENTS COMING UP NEXT WEEK
It's half term next week and there's a range of activities coming up for you to get involved in.

Monday 25th: Swindon's Famous Duck Race & Family Day Out 🦆
Hosted by the Rotary Club. Westcott Rec Park. 11am - 4pm.
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Tuesday 26th: Community Fun Day 🎉
Buckhurst Field. 10am - 4pm.
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Wednesday: Brighter Broadgreen Community Picnic 🧺
Broadgreen Community Centre. 1pm - 3pm.

Plenty to do this half term. Come along. We'd love to you there.

Music in the Parks returns this Sunday with live music in Queen’s Park. 🎶This week’s performer is Swindon's own Nat Adam...
24/05/2026

Music in the Parks returns this Sunday with live music in Queen’s Park. 🎶

This week’s performer is Swindon's own Nat Adams (Natty Mags), performing live on the terrace in front of the Hot House from 3pm – 4:30pm.

Singer and vocal coach with over 30 years of singing experience, Nat performs a mix of Musical Theatre, Classical and Pop favourites. Come along and enjoy a free afternoon of live music in the heart of South Swindon.

Free to attend. Bring a chair or find a spot on the grass and enjoy the afternoon with us.

To see the full summer lineup visit: https://southswindon-pc.gov.uk/music-in-the-parks/

REMINDER - Town Gardens Heritage Tour today at 1pm. Join our local historian for a 45 minute tour exploring the history ...
24/05/2026

REMINDER - Town Gardens Heritage Tour today at 1pm.

Join our local historian for a 45 minute tour exploring the history of the Town Gardens through little-known secrets and stories that will bring this beautiful park to life.

Book your ticket now | £2 Adults | Free for under 16s
Book your place here: https://southswindonparishcouncil.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173676515

Meet at the Westlecot Road gates at least 5 minutes before the tour time.

Address

Parish Offices, Gladstone Street
Swindon
SN12AU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441793317410

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