Allotments

Calne Town Council own and manage two allotments sites in the town.

 Allotments have seen an increase in popularity in recent years, as people of all ages become more interested in leisure gardening and producing their own food.

Beversbrook Allotments

This site provides 94 plots of varying sizes to cater for the differing needs of leisure gardeners.

There is a range of plot sizes available to cater for a wide section of the community from the novice to keen, experienced gardeners. There is also a selection of raised beds for elderly and disabled persons.

The site is located off Beversbrook Road. It has a members building with toilet and kitchenette facilities.

Newcroft Allotments
Opened in 2005, the Newcroft Allotment site provides 26 allotment plots, each with its own shed. Centrally located this site is within easy walking distance of the town centre.

How To Get An Allotment
There is currently a waiting list for allotments. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please contact Shirley Chappell on 01249 814000 or email schappell@calne.gov.uk . Allotments are only available to residents of Calne town.

Calne Town Council continues to seek land for future allotment sites.

Cemetery Services

Calne Town Council administer and maintain the main cemetery in Calne and also maintain the closed churchyard at St Mary's Church.

Burial Registers
Burials registers dating back to 1867, recording burials at Curzon Street Cemetery, are held at the Council Offices and are available for public viewing during normal office hours.

Our contact information is:

Calne Town Council
Bank House
The Strand
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 0EN

Tel: 01249 814000
Fax: 01249 814440
Email: calne@calne.gov.uk

Curzon Street Cemetery
Curzon Street Cemetery was opened in 1867, and is located on the A4 next to the entrance to St Mary's School.

The Cemetery is Non-Conformist burial ground, which is open to the burial of people of any faith.

The Cemetery is administered and maintained by Calne Town Council. Maintenance duties include the general up-keep of the grass, hedges and trees, as well as keeping the footways and Chapel in good order. Administration includes the processing of Burial Applications and Record Keeping

The Cemetery caters for traditional burials and the interment of cremated remains. Cremated remains may be buried either in a cremation plot, or in the Garden of Remembrance. The scattering of ashes is not permitted.

Memorial plaques can be positioned in the Garden Of Remembrance or on the Memorial Wall. In addition, Calne Town Council are happy to discuss the donation of benches or the planting of shrubs, trees or flower bulbs as memorials.

If you have any questions or comments regarding Curzon Street Cemetery please contact Shirley Chappell on 01249 814000 or email schappell@calne.gov.uk