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📍 Local Lens 10 - Answer🍺 The Jovial Monk, St Andrews RidgeThe Jovial Monk opened its doors to the public on 15 November...
09/10/2026

📍 Local Lens 10 - Answer

🍺 The Jovial Monk, St Andrews Ridge

The Jovial Monk opened its doors to the public on 15 November 2000.

The name came from local resident Andrew Batch, who suggested it after Arkell’s asked the wider Swindon community for ideas for an appropriate name.

Andrew’s suggestion made reference to the local history, as the area was reputed to have once had a monastery. Arkell’s liked the name and felt it would bring a smile to customers’ faces.

There was also a bit of local character in the original pub sign, which featured caricatures of James Arkell, George Arkell and the late Peter Arkell. Peter Arkell had the honour of officially drinking the first pint when the pub opened.

Did you know the story behind the name?

🔎 Local Lens #10📍 Where in the parish is this?This week’s Local Lens takes us to a familiar spot... Do you know which l...
08/10/2026

🔎 Local Lens #10

📍 Where in the parish is this?

This week’s Local Lens takes us to a familiar spot... Do you know which local pub this is?

There’s an interesting story behind its name, linked to local history and the Arkell’s brewery.

Any guesses? 👇 Answer coming tomorrow!

Family Yoga is Back!Join for two special Autumn/Halloween inspired sessions!📍 Redhouse Community Centre📆 23rd and 27th...
06/10/2026

Family Yoga is Back!

Join for two special Autumn/Halloween inspired sessions!

📍 Redhouse Community Centre
📆 23rd and 27th October
⏰ 10am-11am
🧘‍♀️ Bring your own mat

‼Children must be accompanied by an adult‼ (No need to book).

🧽 Clean-up continues at Cobbett Park!Work has continued at Cobbett Park today, our grounds team have been pressure washi...
06/10/2026

🧽 Clean-up continues at Cobbett Park!

Work has continued at Cobbett Park today, our grounds team have been pressure washing the play surface, helping to remove built-up moss and grime, and improve the appearance of the play area.

Another job done to help keep our parks clean, safe and enjoyable for the community. 🛝

📢 Calling all St Andrews Parish community groups! Whether it's a meeting, fundraiser, class, club or special event, we'd...
06/10/2026

📢 Calling all St Andrews Parish community groups!

Whether it's a meeting, fundraiser, class, club or special event, we'd love to help promote it.

Send us the details in the comments so we can keep our community connected. 🤝💙

📢 Swindon Local Plan 2043 – Have Your SayThe emerging Swindon Local Plan 2043 is now out for its Regulation 19 Publicati...
06/10/2026

📢 Swindon Local Plan 2043 – Have Your Say

The emerging Swindon Local Plan 2043 is now out for its Regulation 19 Publication Stage.

On adoption, the Swindon Local Plan 2043 will replace the current Swindon Local Plan 2026 and will form a key part of the development plan for the Borough, setting out the strategy and policy framework to guide development and growth over the plan period.

The Plan identifies the Borough’s housing, employment and infrastructure needs and where this should be located and provides guidance for the determination of planning applications.

Regulation 19 Publication Stage is your final opportunity to comment on the Local Plan before it is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination.

At this stage, comments should focus on whether the plan is ‘sound’ and legally compliant, in accordance with paragraph 36 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

The Regulation 19 Publication Local Plan, Evidence and Supporting Documents are available to view on the Council’s New Local Plan webpage: https://www.swindon.gov.uk/newlocalplan

Representations can be submitted through the online consultation portal, or by completing a downloadable representation form or paper copy and submitting it via email to [email protected].

To make it as easy as possible to have your say, we encourage everyone to submit their comments using the online consultation platform.

The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 5th November 2026.

✂️ Cobbett Park has had a tidy up...As well as making the area look neater and more welcoming, reducing some of the over...
05/10/2026

✂️ Cobbett Park has had a tidy up...

As well as making the area look neater and more welcoming, reducing some of the overgrown vegetation has improved visibility around the play park, helping parents and carers to have a clearer view of the area and supporting a safer environment for children to enjoy.

It’s all part of the Parish Council’s ongoing work to keep our local green spaces and play areas safe, tidy and pleasant for everyone to use.

📸 Help Us Discover the History of St Andrews ParishDo you have any old photographs of St Andrews Parish tucked away in a...
03/10/2026

📸 Help Us Discover the History of St Andrews Parish

Do you have any old photographs of St Andrews Parish tucked away in a drawer or family album?

We're looking to uncover and celebrate the history of our parish and would love to hear from residents who may have photographs, memories, newspaper clippings, or stories from years gone by.

Whether it's old community events, local landmarks, buildings, parks, streets, or everyday life in the parish, we'd love to see them.

Please share your photographs and a little information about them by emailing [email protected]

Let's work together to preserve and share the story of St Andrews Parish for future generations.

🔎 Did you get this week’s Local Lens?📍 The answer is Elstree Way! 🍂A lovely autumn view, with the trees putting on their...
02/10/2026

🔎 Did you get this week’s Local Lens?

📍 The answer is Elstree Way! 🍂

A lovely autumn view, with the trees putting on their seasonal display.

Did you know? 🍁 As the days get shorter and there is less sunlight, trees stop producing as much chlorophyll – the green pigment in their leaves. This allows the yellow, orange and red colours that were already in the leaves to show through.

Did you get it right? Let us know in the comments! 👇

01/10/2026

🌿 Not all fly-tipping is rubbish.

Garden waste dumped in hedgerows, woodland or beside streams can damage habitats, harm wildlife, enoucrage invasive plants to spread and block watercourses and IS classed as FLY-TIPPING.

If you see green waste being dumped around the parish, please report it to Swindon Borough Council https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20023/environmental_problems/28/fly-tipping so that it can be investigated and appropriate action taken.

Thank you for helping us keep our community looking its best 💚🌳🌿

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Swindon
SN252GY

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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