Community & Leisure
This section provides information on the services provided by Calne Town Council, which help make Calne a great place to live and work.
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 64 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
Office Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm
Friday - 9am to 4.30pm
Saturday - 10am to 12 noon
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
St Mary's Churchyard
The parish church of St Mary's is located in Church Street.
The churchyard is now designated as a closed churchyard, which means burials no longer take place there.
The grounds are maintained by Calne Town Council. Our groundstaff keep the grass cut, yew tree hedging neatly trimmed and keep the walls and footways in good order.
The administration of the Church and the Churchyard is under the control of Church House.
CCTV
Calne Town Council own the town centre Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system. The system was installed to assist Police with the prevention and detection of crime and antisocial behaviour.
Recording 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, the CCTV system covers the majority of the town centre area and helps create a safe environment for users.
The system is regularly monitored by volunteers. Monitoring of the system is the most effective means of capturing incidents as they occur, and the volunteers provide a vital means of maximising the system coverage.
You can volunteer to monitor the CCTV system by contacting Linda Walters on 01249 814000 or lwalters@calne.gov.uk
You must be over 18 and able to spare at least 3 hours per month for monitoring duties.
Improving The Calne Street Scene
Calne Town Council invests in facilities and services to improve the environment in which we live.
In this section you can find out more about some of the facilities and services we undertake to make Calne a better place.
Floral Displays
The Town Council believes that floral displays encourage an attractive environment for shopping, living and recreation.
To assist in making the most of our environment, the Town Council has installed several hanging basket columns and planters around the town centre.
Businesses have supported some of the planting schemes through financial sponsorship.
The Town Council also maintains four of the roundabouts in the town, planting them to create attractive displays for people driving through the town. Again, these are supported by financial sponsorship by business.
If you would like to sponsor a floral display please contact Tina Clifford on 01249 814000 to discuss opportunities.
Street Cleaning
Street cleaning, refuse and bulky items collection is the responsibility of North Wiltshire District Council.
However, Calne Town Council has directly employed a street cleaner to “top up” the service provided by the district council and help combat the ever present problem of litter.
The Street Cleaner covers a wide area of the town helping to ensure the environment is clean, safe and pleasant for people to visit.
The Town Council has also purchased a machine specifically for use in cleaning chewing gum from pavements.
Street Furniture
The Town Council has installed benches, bins, hanging basket columns and bus shelters around the town centre to enhance the attractiveness of the area.
Not all street furniture is the property of Calne Town Council. A large amount of street furniture is the property of North Wiltshire District Council and other organisations.
Markets in Calne
Markets provide an opportunity to purchase quality local goods and produce in a relaxed, friendly environment.
General Market
There is a weekly market held each Friday from 9am to 2pm in the Market Place in The Pippin. Stalls include local fruit & vegetables, fresh fish, quality butchery as well as a variety of other quality stalls.
Farmers Market
Calne Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday each month from 10am in the Market Place. You can purchase a range of quality produce, direct from local farmers and producers.
Art & Craft Markets
Our Art & Craft Markets are held in the High Street on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9am - 2pm. Here you can purchase a range of locally produced crafts and artworks, together with materials and supplies for having a go yourself. If you are interested in having a stall at any future markets, please get in touch.
Special Event Markets
From time to time there are special themed markets held in the Market Place. These markets include craft markets and continental markets. Details of special markets are advertised in the Calne Connection newsletter and online at www.calne.org.uk
Calne Connection Newsletter
Calne Connection is the official newsletter of Calne Town Council.
Packed with local information, our newsletter is produced and distributed quarterly. Each issue contains articles on council projects, services, local community groups and events.
Calne Connection is delivered free to all households in Calne.
Please click on the link below to view the latest edition.
Calne Connection Winter 2010 (pdf)
How to submit an article
If you represent a local community group and wish to submit an article for inclusion in a future issue of the newsletter, please contact us on 01249 814000 or email calneip@calne.gov.uk
Articles can be sent to:
Calne Town Council
Bank House
The Strand
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 0EN
Play Areas & Open Spaces
Calne Town Council own and manage a wide range of parks, gardens, open spaces, woodland and play areas for the benefit of the community.
In this section you can find out more about those spaces, so you and your family can enjoy them.
Parks & Play Areas
There are 6 parks and play areas in Calne that are owned and/or maintained by Calne Town Council.
The areas are checked on a daily basis by our staff to identify any problems that may arise. There is also an annual inspection made by ROSPA and all the play equipment complies with Health & Safety Regulations.
All the play areas are fenced creating a safe and secure environment for children to play in.
The play areas are all listed below;
The Recreation Ground
Location: Anchor Road
Equipment: Open Space to enjoy ball games etc., Basketball Hoop. Children play equipment including climbing frame and slide. A Toddler area with cradle swings, see-saw and spring toys.
Wessington Park
Location: Wessington Avenue
Equipment: Large Open Space for ball games and swings.
Duncan Street
Location: Off Rochdale Avenue
Equipment: A grass area to enjoy ball games and also play equipment to suit small children.
North End Play Area
Location: Bremhill View
Equipment: Slide, Swings, Tyre Swing and Climbing Frame.
Stokes Croft
Opened in February 2004, this play area has been especially designed to meet the needs of children of all abilities. Some of the equipment in this play area is accessible to children who use a wheelchair.
Location: Bryans Close Road then turn off into Bishop Road then into Stokes Croft.
Equipment: Climbing frame with slide, swings, larger climbing frame, roundabout, table benches.
Coleman's Farm Play Area
Location: Follow footpath alongside river from Somerfield towards Colemans Farm. Play Area is on left hand side. Alternatively via Ogilvie Square.
Equipment: Under 5's - climbing frame with slide, swings, bouncy toys. 5+ years - swings, large climbing frame with slide.
This play area is owned by North Wiltshire District Council and maintained by Calne Town Council.
Gardens & Open Spaces
Green open spaces are important to any town. They provide space for exercise and recreation, while also providing an important green oasis in the urban environment.
Calne Town Council own and/or manage several of the gardens and green open spaces in the town.
The Town Gardens
Located on the A4 by Market Hill, the Town Gardens provide a pleasant parkland for people to enjoy. The gardens have seating and there is a small area for the children to enjoy the garden which houses "Billy the shunter" a train styled climbing frame.
Attractively planted, the gardens also provide a welcoming sight to people passing through the town on the A4.
The Green
Entrusted to Calne, The Green is a large open space located just off the A4 by the White Hart Hotel. Surrounded by some of the most historical and interesting architecture Calne has to offer, The Green can be used for picnics, general recreation and enjoyment.
Anchor Road Recreation Ground
You can find out more by visiting our Sporting Facilities and Parks & Play Areas pages. The recreation ground provides a large space for sport and recreation in the town.
North End Open Space
This space is located near Amberley Close and is a large green field for general recreation.
Castle Park
Castle Park is owned and managed by North Wiltshire District Council. The park is located off Station Road or Patford Street. You can connect to the North Wiltshire Rivers Route which is part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network and which leads you all the way to Chippenham following the old Calne railway route. The area is great for walking and reaching open countryside.
The park and surrounding lands are currently part of an exciting long term regeneration project managed by the Castlefields Canal & Riverpark Project (CARP). The Town Council has given significant grant funding to this organisation to help towards making the project a reality.
Woodlands & Nature Trails
Quemerford Wood
Calne Town Council are entrusted with the care and upkeep of Quemerford Wood, a small woodland area located on the south side of town.
Quemerford Wood, also known locally as Bentley Wood, can be found on the A4 at Quemerford, opposite the Holy Trinity Church.
The woodland once formed part of the Bowood Estate and the cottage at the entrance to the woods marks the entrance to the old Bowood land. The entrance used to be enclosed with large iron gates, long since removed.
The woodland is cared for by a small team of volunteers who together form the Quemerford Wood Trust. The Trust organise events and activities throughout the year to promote the woodland and its inhabitants. The Trust also act as Stewards for the woodland, reporting any damage to the Town Council and assisting with keeping the area neat and tidy for all.
For more information on the Quemerford Wood Trust contact Martin Ruddle on 01249 813085.
Calne Nature Trail
Calne Town Council maintain the route of the Calne Nature Trail.
The trail is an enchanting woodland walk starting at Horsebrook (just off The Green) and leads you along the river to Brewers Lane (a.k.a. Piggy Hill), where a short dog-leg picks up the trail again towards Wessington Park.
A short walking trail for you and your family to enjoy.
Sporting Facilities
Calne Town Council own several sports facilities in the town.
We are committed to addressing the shortfall in playing field space and have purchased a large plot of land on the northern side of the town for sports development.
In this section you can find out more about the sports facilities owned by Calne Town Council.
Other sports links:
www.calneleisurecentre.co.uk
www.calne.org.uk
Beversbrook Sports Project 
What is the Beversbrook Sports Project?
This is an exciting and ambitious project to provide a first class multi-sport facility at Beversbrook, Calne.
Once completed the project will provide one floodlit full size football pitch, one cricket pitch, 2 rugby pitches, 4 junior football pitches and 5 mini soccer pitches, together with an eight room changing facility & social area.
The social area will be capable of being partitioned to provide smaller meeting rooms theory training, referee training sessions and committee meetings.
The Recreation Ground & Hillcroft
The Recreation Ground is owned by Calne Town Council and is located in Anchor Road.
The site houses playing fields, cricket square, tennis courts, bowls green, basketball hoops, Pavillion, children's play area and general open space.
The 'Rec' is home to Calne Rugby Club, Calne Bowls Club and Calne Cricket Club. You can find out more about these groups on www.calne.org.uk.
The Rec is leased to Calne Recreation Club, who manage the site (except for the children's play area).
Hillcroft
Adjacent to the Rec is a small area of land known as Hillcroft.
Football Grounds
Calne Football Ground is located at Bremhill View. The site is owned by Calne Town Council and leased to Calne Football Club, who manage the facility.
It is the home of Calne Town FC.
Skateparks
Calne Town Council is committed to providing facilities for skateboarders, inline skaters and other wheeled sport fans.
Calne BMX & Skatepark - "The Bowl"
The BMX & Skatepark, which is known locally as "The Bowl", is located off Station Road, near to Castle Park. Built in the 1990's, The Bowl provides a smooth concrete bowl which can be used by skaters, skateboarders and BMX users to practice jumps and tricks.
A major upgrade of this site is being progressed. In 2007 the bowl was completely refurbished, giving it a new smooth concrete surface. Acoustic fencing was also installed and plans are underway for additional equipment on the site.
Tennis Courts
Calne Town Council own and manage tennis courts located at our Anchor Road Recreation Ground.
The courts can be hired by members of the public. To hire a court please contact the Visitor & Community Information Centre on
01249 814000.
Court hire costs £3.50 per hour Monday to Thursday and £5.00 per hour Friday & Saturday There is a refundable key deposit of £5.00.
At all other times the courts are used by Calne Tennis Club. If you wish to find out more about the Tennis Club please contact their secretary - Catherine West on 01249 819106.
