Blog - Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

By: Katie Bradbury
13th July 2022
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A new outdoor play park

A new outdoor play park https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Touchwood-play-park-blog-2.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 13th July 2022 15th July 2022

We have commissioned Bristol-based natural outdoor play equipment specialist, TouchWood Play, to install an innovative and imaginative new play area made almost entirely of wood on our land at Westmead Playing Field. The park will be adjacent to The Arc…

By: Katie Bradbury
7th July 2022
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A year of grant giving

A year of grant giving https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/A-year-of-grant-giving-7.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 7th July 2022 15th July 2022

We’ve been taking a look back at our grant giving in for the last financial year (1st April 2021- 31st March 2022). You can see some of the headline figures in the below below and read more about some of…

By: Katie Bradbury
30th May 2022
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The Queen’s Green Canopy Oak Tree Celebration

The Queen’s Green Canopy Oak Tree Celebration https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Queens-Green-Canopy-blog-header-1025-×-512px.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 30th May 2022 4th July 2022

We were delighted to welcome staff and thirty-nine Year 5 children from King’s Lodge School to Westmead Open Space on Tuesday 24th May. The children came to help us celebrate the planting of a new oak tree on our land…

By: Katie Bradbury
16th May 2022
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The Mary Lou Revue Bandstand Cabaret celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Mary Lou Revue Bandstand Cabaret celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mary-Lou-Revue-Jubilee-blog-header-1024-×-512px.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 16th May 2022 16th May 2022

We are delighted to be bringing this brilliant and free live event to Chippenham to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Mary Lou Revue brings vintage song and dance to one and all. Classic Swing Jazz, Music Hall and…

By: Katie Bradbury
12th April 2022
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The official opening of The Arc

The official opening of The Arc https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BA73ADFE-E93B-4AA6-9E6C-48F83A4FB95B.jpg 785 411 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 12th April 2022 14th April 2022

We had a fantastic time celebrating the official opening of The Arc on Saturday 9th April. The sun was shining and it was great to see the climbing centre, skatepark and café buzzing with people enjoying themselves. We invited legendary…

By: Katie Bradbury
7th April 2022
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Quarterly Grant Awards – January to March 2022

Quarterly Grant Awards – January to March 2022 https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Grants-SM-image-Jan-to-March-22-blog-header.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 7th April 2022 28th April 2022

Over the last award quarter we have given out grants to a range of different organisations for a variety of different activities and needs. These have included: – £2500 awarded to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust towards the cost of…

By: Katie Bradbury
24th March 2022
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The Arc Jam – celebrating the opening of The Arc

The Arc Jam – celebrating the opening of The Arc https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The-Arc-Jam-Blog-header.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 24th March 2022 30th March 2022

Celebrate the opening of The Arc with CANVAS, The Climbing Academy and us from 12-3pm on Saturday 9th April at The Arc Jam – a free event, open to all. The “Arc Jam” will include: – demonstrations by professional skateboarders skatepark…

By: Katie Bradbury
18th February 2022
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Chippenham Fringe February – thank you!

Chippenham Fringe February – thank you! https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FF-22-blog.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 18th February 2022 7th July 2022

Did you watch or take part in any of the Chippenham Fringe February events over the weekend ? It was our third year of funding & organising the festival. This year’s line-up included live comedy, dance, theatre and music performances with…

By: Katie Bradbury
9th February 2022
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The Arc soft opening and further information

The Arc soft opening and further information https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Untitled-design-9.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 9th February 2022 9th February 2022

It’s fantastic to be able to report that The Arc is opening at lunchtime today. We are delighted that after all the planning and hard work that this exciting new attraction for Chippenham can finally start to be enjoyed by…

By: Katie Bradbury
27th January 2022
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Chippenham Fringe Feb 2022

Chippenham Fringe Feb 2022 https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chip-FF-blog-1.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 27th January 2022 27th January 2022

An exciting variety of arts and performance events are taking place from Friday 11th-13th February as part of this years’ Chippenham Fringe February. This is now our third year of providing funding towards & organising the festival following last year’s…

By: Katie Bradbury
4th January 2022
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CBLC Winter 2021/22 newsletter

CBLC Winter 2021/22 newsletter https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CBLC-winter-news-blog-header.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 4th January 2022 15th July 2022

View or download our winter 2021/22 newsletter to keep up with the latest news and information from our charity. A PDF version can be read via this link – CBLC winter 21/22 newsletter (you can click on website links within the…

By: Katie Bradbury
20th December 2021
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Christmas opening hours & local support over the festive period

Christmas opening hours & local support over the festive period https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Christmas-opening-hrs-blog.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 20th December 2021 20th December 2021

We are open until 12.00pm on Friday 24th December 2021 and reopening at 9.00am on Tuesday 4th January 2022. Our staff are working from home where possible following government advice – please contact us via our usual landline number 01249…

By: Katie Bradbury
13th December 2021
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Six months of grant giving

Six months of grant giving https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6-months-of-grant-giving.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 13th December 2021 14th December 2021

Over the last six months we have given out over 150 grants to individuals and families in need who live in Chippenham. We have also provided funding to local organisations to support their work with Chippenham residents. This Christmas we…

By: Katie Bradbury
4th October 2021
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Woodland Creatures Sculpture Trail official opening event

Woodland Creatures Sculpture Trail official opening event https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC00545-1024x683.jpeg 1024 683 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 4th October 2021 13th October 2021

Our Woodland Creatures Sculpture Trail at Westmead Open Space was officially opened at a special event held on the 18th September. The new trail features 12 sculptures carved out of wood and is set on paths through a small woodland…

By: Katie Bradbury
15th July 2021
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CBLC Summer newsletter

CBLC Summer newsletter https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CBLC-news-blog-header.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 15th July 2021 4th January 2022

View or download our new newsletter to keep up with the latest news and information from our charity. CBLC-Summer-21-newsletterDownload

By: Katie Bradbury
13th July 2021
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Quarterly grant awards – April to June 2021

Quarterly grant awards – April to June 2021 https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/April-2021-June-2021-1-1.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 13th July 2021 13th July 2021

Over the last award quarter we have given out grants to a range of different organisations for a variety of different activities and needs. These have included: – £5,000.00 awarded to Abbeyfield School to support the work of 2 new…

By: Katie Bradbury
16th June 2021
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litter at westmead open space

litter at westmead open space https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hare-dragonfly-litter-1024x724.png 1024 724 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 16th June 2021 16th June 2021

We have received some messages about the misuse of the dog waste bin in our car park for Westmead Open Space. We have been looking into longer term solutions and are taking action by increasing the size of the bin,…

By: Katie Bradbury
6th June 2021
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thank you!

thank you! https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Volunteers-week.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 6th June 2021 6th June 2021

We couldn’t let Volunteers’ Week 2021 go by without saying a big THANK YOU to our wonderful trustees and the many brilliant volunteers who work on our land and properties in Chippenham. Thanks for your time, passion, commitment and hard…

By: Katie Bradbury
26th May 2021
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CBLC grant giving in 2020-21

CBLC grant giving in 2020-21 https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Grants-funding-2020-2021.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 26th May 2021 14th December 2021

We awarded over £280,000 in grants and funding from April 2020 to the end of March 2021. This included over £100,000 in grants and funding to different organisations that benefit the welfare of Chippenham residents. We’ve helped 186 local individuals/families from providing food vouchers, white goods,…

By: Katie Bradbury
12th May 2021
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Westmead activity centre updates

Westmead activity centre updates https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Arc-website-image.png 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 12th May 2021 12th May 2021

Please visit our updated Westmead Hub website for all information relating to the Westmead Activity Centre project. The website includes lots of images, answers to frequently asked questions and all the latest news about the project. Read about the company…

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