Diary & Events
REGULAR EVENTS: (Scroll down for "Dates for your Diary") Please note that not all clubs, organisations or their activities are listed here - for more in-depth detail please click on "Community & Clubs" (left), then make your selection. Further activities can be found on the village hall's website.
MondaysGarden waste collections - if you have opted in to the chargeable garden waste collections these are collected on alternate Mondays. For further information see https://ilforms.wiltshire.gov.uk/WasteCollectionDays/indexFlexercise, 11am in the village hall(term-time only), £5 per class. Contact Sue Cassell on 07551 135581, email cassellsue@hotmail.com.www.fl-exercise.com.Church Light Lunches - meet others and enjoy refreshments every Monday from 12pm to 1.30pm; all welcome.Bell-ringing, 7pm to 8pm in St Michael & All Angels Church. No strength needed, expert and safe tuition given, all free. Teenagers to pensioners – all ages welcome! Please call Diane for more details – 07768 053116.Tuesdays Refuse collection (household waste). Please note that some outlying parts of the parish and parts of Easton Piercy have waste collected on different days - to check when yours is, or for further information, head to https://ilforms.wiltshire.gov.uk/WasteCollectionDays/indexMobile library every 4 weeks (fortnightly at the school). This vehicle has full disabled access. It arrives at the Old Post Office, Stubbs Lane (near the telephone box) at 10.10am until 10.30am every four weeks. It also visits the school every fortnight on a Tuesday from 9.15am to 10am, where it is open to the general public (and schoolchildren during term time). Pilates on Tuesday evenings (apart from WI night - see "Dates For Your Diary"), 6.45pm for an hour. Contact Lauren via laurenspilates@gmail.com or take a look at her website www.laurenspilates.co.uk.ThursdaysBlack box and blue bin collection on alternate Thursdays. For further information see https://ilforms.wiltshire.gov.uk/WasteCollectionDays/indexPilates, 11.30am - 12.30pm in the village hall; beginner level. Six week course £54/drop-in £12. Email esmee@onebodyloveit.com, book at www.onebodyloveit.com.<<>><<>DIARY
Saturday 6th December:
Christmas Fayre, 10am - 1pm in the village hall, with stalls, a tombola, a raffle and refreshments. It’s the perfect time to buy some presents and meet up with friends over a hot chocolate and mince pie. Please take cash!
Sunday 7th December:
Toy Service & Morning Praise, 9.30am in St Michael & All Angels Church. The church will be collecting new toys and Christmas gifts for children, which will go to The Salvation Army for local families in need. Please help to make a child’s Christmas happier - there will be a box in church for your gift donations if you can’t make it to the service.
Tuesday 9th December:
WI, 7.30pm in the village hall; Christmas entertainment.
Saturday 13th December:
Community Christmas tree display from 2pm in St Michael & All Angels Church. Add a star to our Memory Tree to remember a loved one & enjoy a mince pie and hot chocolate. At 4pm there will be Carols by Candlelight with Chippenham Town Band, followed by mulled wine and nibbles. Come along and enjoy your festive favourites!
Sunday 14th December:
Holy Communion, 9.30am in St Michael & All Angels Church.
Thursday 18th December:
Holy Communion, 10am in St Michael & All Angels Church.
Wednesday 24th December:
Christmas Eve Holy Communion, 9pm in St Michael & All Angels Church.
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Sunday 4th January:
Morning Praise, 9.30pm in St Michael & All Angels Church.
Sunday 11th January:
Holy Communion, 9.30am in St Michael & All Angels Church.
Tuesday 13th January:
WI, 7.30pm in the village hall; Bill Reed will give a talk entitled "Ekco: Malmesbury's Secret War Factory".
Thursday 15th January:
1. Holy Communion, 9.30am in St Michael & All Angels Church.
2. Parish Council meeting, 7.15pm in the village hall; all welcome.
Friday 23rd January:
Newsletter Deadline. Please send your copy to Avril Balmforth via kingtonnews@gmail.com by noon. All copy should be on a Word document please (no posters).
Saturday 31st January:
Race Night. KSM WI is holding a Race Night for everyone on Saturday 31st January 2026. Tickets are £15, which includes a chilli supper and your race card. This is to fundraise for our chosen charities, Doorway & Air Ambulance. Doors will open at 7pm and the first race is at 7.30pm. Bring your own drinks. Dress code is 'Fancy Hat or Flat Cap'. This promises to be a fun evening. Tickets from Chris at 9 The Close or call Denise on 07851 458400.
Tuesday 10th February:
WI, 7.30pm in the village hall; there will be a visit from Wiltshire Farm Foods.
Thursday 19th February:
Parish Council meeting, 7.15pm in the village hall; all welcome.
Tuesday 10th March:
WI, 7.30pm in the village hall; Margaret Hiscock from Wiltshire Scrap Store is visiting for paper flower making.
Thursday 19th March:
Parish Council meeting, 7.15pm in the village hall; all welcome.
Tuesday 14th April:
WI, 7.30pm in the village hall; Marcel Floyd will talk about clematis and climbing plants.
Thursday 16th April:
Annual Parish Meeting,
7.30pm in the village hall; all welcome. This
is the opportunity for you to find out what's happening in the village,
and for groups and organisations to give a report on their activities.
The remainder of the Agenda is flexible and is in the hands of
Parishioners in attendance.
Thursday 23rd April:
Parish Council meeting, 7.15pm in the village hall; all welcome.
Tuesday 12th May:
WI, 7.30pm in the village hall; AGM and Resolutions.
Thursday 21st May:
Parish Council Annual Meeting, 7.15pm in the village hall, followed by the full council meeting; all welcome.
Tuesday 9th June:
WI, 7.30pm in the village hall; Phil Redeyoff will give a talk about Fabergé eggs.
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