School Reader Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to listen to Children read in Local Primary Schools after Lockdown.

To join us, please visit the website www.schoolreaders.org/volunteer-application-form or call 01234 924111 for further information.

Recruitment Poster

Covid19 testing centres

Update on local testing locations:

Trowbridge Greyhound car park, Mortimer Street. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Warminster Furnax Lane, (off the A36 Bath road) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Sunday

Chippenham The Depot, Parsonage Way, Langley Road B4069, SN15 5PT Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

They open at 11am and service is very quick (less than 10 minutes) if you  book and complete the paperwork on line before attending by going to https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

Make your views known

On September 8th, Wiltshire Council is to vote on the transfer of a large part of the North Bradley parish between the current village and to the north and east of the parish council boundary to Trowbridge Town Council. This part of the parish, in existence since the 1890’s, would be given to Trowbridge as a southern extension of their town boundary. The parish council would like to know your view on this and if you would be happy to accept this change. Please show your preference by indicating on the slip below what position the parish council should adopt.

Record your views on the form below, and return to one of the Parish Councillors listed, or by e mail to . Returns by 24th August please.

Voting Paper

Three Libraries To Re-open

Wiltshire Council has announced that the libraries in Chippenham, Salisbury and Trowbridge will reopen next week.

Trowbridge Library will open from 3 August, and Chippenham and Salisbury Library on 4 August, with safety measures in place to ensure social distancing to keep people as safe as possible.

Opening hours will be:
- Trowbridge: Monday, Thursday and Saturday - 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
- Chippenham & Salisbury: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

More Information

Slimming World at North Bradley School

Slimming World with Sarah D is opening again on Tuesday 8th September, at North Bradley Primary School. Following government guidance Session times have changed and you’ll need to book a place on a specific session. Call Sarah 07787 407229 to book a place, see you soon Sarah x

Michael Holland

Parish Councillors are sad to announce the death of Ex. Cllr Michael Holland last night - a man who made a huge contribution to the village. Michael served on the Parish Council for many years.

Daubeny Almshouse Trustee Vacancies

The Daubeny Almshouse Trustees are looking for new Trustees to join them over the next year.

Daubeney Trustee information

Important information regarding your water supply after premises lockdown

Information from Wessex Water:

Read more: Important information regarding your water supply after premises lockdown

Online booking system for household recycling centres

A new online booking system will be available from Thursday 4 June to allow you to book a visit to any household recycling centre (HRC) in the county, up to three days in advance. 15 minute slots will be available for visits to HRCs from Monday 8 June onwards. From Monday 8 June, you must pre-book a slot to visit a HRC.Other changes from Monday 8 June:

• The Stanton St Quinton HRC will be open for pre-booked slots
• HRCs can now accept soil, rubble, plasterboard, textiles and, with notice, asbestos (some sites only)

Other restrictions, including no trailers or vehicles 3.5 tonnes or over, remain in place. We will still be operating the postcode entry system to visit HRCs up until the sites close on Sunday 7 June.

HRC Information

New Fast Bus to Bath

Starting on the 1st of June, to help passengers maintain social distancing on the D1 bus service, and experimental fast bus is being introduced by First Bus, between North Bradley, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and Bath on weekdays from the 1st of June.

 D1X Timetable