Blog - Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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…

By: Katie Bradbury
13th April 2021
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Tree sculpture trail now in progress

Tree sculpture trail now in progress https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TST-blog-header-final.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 April 2021 13th April 2021

Visitors to Westmead Open Space will already be familiar with the beautiful wooden owl sculpture that greets visitors accessing our land from Westmead Open Space car park. They might have also been curious about various new holes with cones in…

By: Katie Bradbury
18th February 2021
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Fringe Feb 21 goes virtual!

Fringe Feb 21 goes virtual! https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FF-Web-blog-header-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 18th February 2021 18th February 2021

An exciting variety of free online arts and performance events and workshops are being offered to residents over two weekends, starting on Friday 26th February. The line-up for the Chippenham’s Fringe Feb festival includes live comedy, virtual performances, drawing sessions, photography workshops,…

By: Katie Bradbury
18th February 2021
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Westmead Hub website relaunched

Westmead Hub website relaunched https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-18-at-07.34.09-1024x663.png 1024 663 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 18th February 2021 13th April 2021

We’ve relaunched the Westmead Hub website which will be the new place to find out all the latest information about the Westmead Activity Centre project. The revamped website includes artist impression images of the whole centre including initial designs for…

By: Katie Bradbury
29th December 2020
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Please avoid the grassy riverbank at westmead open space

Please avoid the grassy riverbank at westmead open space https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_3811-2-993x1024.jpg 993 1024 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 29th December 2020 13th April 2021

We have had a report this afternoon of an open manhole cover along the grassy riverbank between our Open Space car park and Westmead playing field. This issue is now being sorted as a matter of urgency but please avoid…

By: Katie Bradbury
16th December 2020
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Christmas opening hours

Christmas opening hours https://www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Website-Christmas-2020-2-1024x576.png 1024 576 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity Chippenham Borough Lands Charity //www.cblc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cblc-logo-approved-landscape.png 16th December 2020 16th December 2020

We remain open from 9.00am to 3.00pm weekdays until Wednesday 23rd December. Our office will be closed from Thursday 24th December until Friday 1st January 2021. We reopen again on Monday 4th January 2021. The staff and trustees of Chippenham…

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