St Andrews Parish Council

09/06/2026

Registration Now Open – Abseil 2026! 🧗‍♀️

Ready to take on an unforgettable challenge? Registration is now open for the our annual Abseil challenge, taking place on Saturday 19th September 2026!

Brave the 90-foot drop from the roof of the Great Western Hospital and experience Swindon from a whole new perspective!

🩷 All money raised will support The Meadows Unit at GWH, helping make a difference for patients and their families.

Event details:
📅 Saturday 19th September 2026
📍 Roof of Great Western Hospital
📝 Registration: £25
🎯 Fundraising target: £100
👥 Only 50 places available

The event is delivered in partnership with Rockyventures Ltd, so you’ll be in safe hands!

Whether you’re an adrenaline lover or looking to conquer a fear while supporting a great cause, this is your chance.

⚠️ Spaces are limited – sign up today and secure your place!

Register here: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/AbseilChallenge20261

09/06/2026

✨ Volunteer support needed for Prospect Hospice’s Starlight Walk 💫

Prospect Hospice is urgently looking for volunteers to support Starlight, it’s fun nighttime walk taking place on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 7:30pm, starting from The Deanery CE Academy School, SN1 7DA and raising much needed funds for Prospect Hospice.

Volunteers will help create a safe, supportive and uplifting evening for walkers taking part in either the 10k or 15k route, while raising vital funds for local hospice care.

Anyone interested in volunteering for this event should contact [email protected].

Those who would like to take part as walkers can find out more and sign up here:

Sign up for our Starlight Walk 2026. On Saturday 27 June, we’ll be coming together to reflect, connect and celebrate under the stars, while raising vital funds.

08/06/2026

🌳 Fly-Tipping Alert: Oakhurst Way / Redhouse Open Space🌳
We are sad to report a large fly-tipping incident in our community. Two large vehicle loads of green waste have been dumped right among the fruit trees in the Oakhurst Way/Redhouse open space.
This is not a victimless crime. Cleaning up this mess costs the taxpayer roughly £140 per load. That is money taken away from other vital local services.

👥 How You Can Help
Did you see anything? We need the community to act as our eyes and ears.
If you saw any suspicious vehicles, large vans, or people unloading green waste in this area, please report it right away. Any detail helps.

👉 Report fly-tipping directly to Swindon Borough Council https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20023/environmental_problems/28/fly-tipping

🛑 Protect Yourself and the Area
If you are planning Tree/Hedge work in your garden, please remember your legal duty of care:
1. Always use a registered waste removal company.
2. Always ask to see the Tree surgeon/Contractor’s Waste Carrier Licence before any work starts.
3. If they cannot show you a licence, do not hire them. If their waste is found dumped, you could face a large fine.

Let’s work together to keep our green spaces beautiful and catch those responsible!

08/06/2026

FOUND KEYS 🔑

This set of keys was found today in Brook Park. If they are yours, please drop us a message or pop in to the Redhouse Community Centre Swindon office to collect.

Please share this post to help find the owner!

01/06/2026

26/05/2026

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26/05/2026

Please see below information from Swindon Borough Council regarding the experimental scheme which seeks to prohibit parking on the footway and verges on Redhouse Way, Millgrove Street and Eastbury Way.

For further information please email: [email protected]
or follow...
www.swindon.gov.uk/trafficregulationorders

26/05/2026

Did you know there is a blood bank for pets? 🩸

Pet Blood Bank UK is a charity that helps to save the lives of pets in need. It’s just like the human blood service, but for dogs! 🐕 They run donation sessions across the country where owners bring their much loved dogs to give blood.

Pet Blood Bank needs your help to ensure blood is always available 🙏They are looking for large, happy, healthy, and confident dogs to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs in need.

Their next sessions in Swindon are 12th July and 20th September.

To be a blood donor, your dog should be:
🐶 Between the ages of 1 and 8
🐶 Weigh over 25kg
🐶 Fit and healthy
🐶 Happy, confident, and enjoy meeting new people

If this sounds like your dog, head over to Pet Blood Bank’s website to find out more 👉 www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

Do you know someone with a large, happy, and confident dog? Tag them below to help spread the word 👇

22/05/2026

St Andrews Parish Council wishes to say thank you to three councillors who have recently stepped down from their roles.

The Council thanks outgoing Chairman Cllr Jake Chandler for his service and leadership during his time as Chairman.

The Council also thanks Kola Beyioku and Vince Williams for their service as councillors. Vince Williams is recognised as the longest serving elected councillor, having served since the Council’s first meeting in 2017.

The Council expresses its sincere appreciation to all three for their commitment and contribution to the work of the Council and the local community, and wishes them every success for the future.

Here are some pictures of Parish Council recent achievements.

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Damien Picket on winning the 2026 Community Hero Award in recognition of his tremendous efforts in organising and supporting events across the parish. Your hard work, commitment and community spirit are greatly appreciated by everyone.

At the Annual Parish Council Meeting, we were also pleased to welcome our new councillors to the Parish Council.

Councillors voted Cllr Steve Heyes as the new Chairman of the Council, with Daniel Adams appointed as Vice-Chairman.

We look forward to another positive year working together for our community.