National Vegetarian Week 2013 runs from the 20 – 26 May and is setting out to prove that going veggie is surprisingly simple. In Swindon you can pick up a free information and recipe booklets at the display by the check out machines in the central library. Our world is complicated enough and one surprisingly simple change will benefit your health, the environment and animals. Going vegetarian isn’t rocket science, it’s just delicious.

To celebrate the queen's coronation jubilee and the legacy from the London Games Swindon Walcot and Parks Community Group are inviting Parks and Walcot residents to enter a competion to bake and decorate a coronation cake and make a posy fit for the queen. The judging will take place on June 1st in Buckhurst Park Community Centre at 2 p.m. during a Summer Fun and Games Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the centre and on Buckhurst Recreational Field.

Swindon Walcot and Parks Community Group are holding a free Summer Fun and Community Games Day on June 1st on Buckhurst Recreational Field and in Buckhurst Park Community Centre. Local residents are invited to bake and decorate a coronation cake and/or make a posy for the queen and bring them along on June 1st from 11 a.m. to be judged and win a small prize. Judging at prrox. 2 p.m.

The shop and resource centre at Cavendish Square, Parks is celebrating it's 15th birthday on Saturday May 18th from 11 a.m. There will be a birthday cake, a raffle and a few games for children. Come along a join in the celebrations.

come along and join the fun lots of games and displays we will be on akers way from 11am to 7,00 pm bring a picnic enjoy a coffee at matthew's coffee bar or have bacon butty's at terry's kitchen or some candy floss from the candy store if its hot franco's the man with his delicious ice cream then later in the day at 5.pm we have a hog roast prepared for us by Andrews butchers at highworth finishing the day with a concert with john nuttle at 7.30 hope to see you there Based on information supplied by shirley adams.

On Saturday 4th May Highworth will be celebrating May Day with a Roman themed market fair. There will be lots to see and do with street theatre such as fire eaters, Punch and Judy etc, as well as Roman themed displays to keep you entertained. There will be lots of stalls for you to browse and a wide selection of food and drink will be available all day.

A Royal Wootton Bassett woman has been fined £300 after failing to pick up her dog's mess, also being ordered to pay a further £80.

An AGM of the Forum is to be held prior to the next meeting on 18th April at St. John’s Church, Park North from 12.30 p.m. All residents welcome Based on information supplied by Carol Brownlee.

An AGM of the Forum is to be held prior to the next meeting on 18th April at St. John’s Church, Park North from 12.30 p.m. All residents welcome Based on information supplied by Carol Brownlee.

Your chance to try bowls at the Highworth Bowls Club 2013 Open Day – new members welcome!

After 8 years in the bottom half of the 4th section, Swindon Brass have finally done it! The band attended the West of England Regionals in Torquay on the 9th of march, and came 3rd! With a possible promotion in sight, Swindon Brass also get to go to the Finals in cheltenham in mid september. "The band have come a long way in the past few months, and its all through the support of our Musical Director, Mr Francis Cowley. He's an inspiration."

Press Release For immediate release [27/02/13] Spring in Your Step Spring is just around the corner with green shoots making an appearance and sunshine past 4 o’clock. Hopefully this means no more snow, rising temperatures, and more opportunities to be active outside.

At the March meeting of Chiseldon Local History Group on Wednesday 20th at 7.30pm in the Church Hall, we welcome Neil Holbrook, CEO of Cotswold Archaeology.

The Olive Tree Cafe is a mental health charity in Swindon that provides those affected by, or at risk from, mental health illnesses and disabilities with positive, work-related activities through employment in the cafe.

A warning to fellow walkers: Having finally found a peaceful and safe setting to walk our labrador we were badly shaken on returning to our vehicle to find the rear passenger window smashed and a very hidden hand bag missing. Left in the middle of nowhere with no phone in the freezing cold on Sunday 24th February at 2pm we had to flag a passing car down to contact the police.

Swindon Walcot and Parks Community Group desperately need other residents to become involved and be a voice to help to improve the local community and facilities.

Swindon Walcot and Parks desperately need other residents to become involved and be a voice to help to improve the local community and facilities. It costs nothing apart from your time and can be very enjoyable and rewarding. Don’t just sit at home wondering what to do, come and get involved and help others in the process. We look forward to meeting you either at a meeting or as a volunteer to assist at our June event. Tel: 01793 692636 or make contact via our web site http://www.walcotandparks.btck.co.uk/

The New Community Tea Bar is going to open at 10am on Friday 22nd March 2013, in St Andrews Methodist Church, Moredon Road, Moredon, Swindon.

Chiseldon Local History Group's next meeting is on February 20th in the Church Hall, Butts Road, Chiseldon, starting at 7.30, when we will hear a talk on 'Nelson's Navy' by Dr Chris Scott, historian and writer.

4th February 2013 800 words UK’s “most affordable SUV”, Dacia Duster, becomes one of country’s least depreciating new cars Depreciation on Duster over 3 years/60,000 miles up to £3,260 less than pricier SUV rivals Set to retain up to 34% of its value after 3 years/60,000 miles according to CAP, just 2% shy of rivals costing thousands more Duster’s picked up a five-month waiting list already for Access versions Ever thought that buying a car with a headline-grabbing price tag only made sense in the short term? Then think again.