Notices
The Rudloe Community Centre now has a website, https://rudloecommunitycentre.org/
As a reminder, the Parish Office will operate from the RCC every Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
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Beaking news - Best Kept Village award
In our North Wiltshire District round, Box came 1st in the large village category of Best Kept Village!
In the overall County Competition 2025 we came 2nd scoring 82 points.
Seend came 1st with 83 points, and 3rd was Alderbury with 72 points.
“Box has an incredible feeling of community. There is so much going on and it has so many flourishing aspects… The village spaces are very well tended and a recent appeal allowed the tennis courts to be resurfaced to a very high standard. Various nature projects have been undertaken by volunteers and are being maintained to ensure they flourish….. public spaces are well cared for and the many rights of way and footpaths are clearly marked and maintained…. Much thought has gone into creating natural diversity and interest around the village.
The village comes together for several events in the calendar including the Box Revels and Pantomime and there is an excellent monthly magazine.
Box is a genuinely great village with a spirit of friendship and community.”
Taken from the Judges Report
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Parish Office - from Thursday from 16th October
Please note that the Parish Office in The Parade, Box will operate from the Rudloe Community Centre every Thursday from 16th October, 10am to 2pm. You can email the Clerk as normal on
clerk@boxparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Call for Grant Applications
Twice per year, the Council considers worthy causes across the Parish who might wish to receive a grant. There is no guarantee of success, but the Council will consider applications carefully. Please complete the application form and return to the clerk@boxparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Poppy Appeal last year 2024
Poppy Appeal 2024
Every penny of your donations given during the annual Poppy Appeal fortnight and throughout the year goes directly towards the valuable work of supporting serving personnel, their families and our veterans.
The Poppy Appeal fundraising year runs from the 1st October until 30th September. The Corsham District comprises of the following town/villages: Corsham, Biddestone & Slaughterford, Box, Castle Combe, Gastard, Great Somerford, Neston and Yatton Keynell.
As the Poppy Appeal Organiser for the Corsham District, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the 2024 Poppy Appeal which raised an amazing
£30,070.51
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the schools, shops and businesses who support the Poppy Appeal each year by having collection pots and Poppies. Also, my thanks to the volunteers who distribute the collection pots and help at the stands we have during the Appeal fortnight.
New volunteers are always welcome and if you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact: mobile 07808713300 or email corshampoppyappeal@hotmail.com
Mrs Ruth Still
Poppy Appeal Organiser
Corsham District
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As at 1st October 2025, we have opportunities for up to 3 new councillors:
Please contact clerk@boxparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Exciting new Poppy project for the War Memorial
In time for Remembrance Day, there is an exciting project to create an iconic image of our wonderful War Memorial.
Click here for the project details.
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LOCAL VOLUNTEERING EVENTS
Next Working Party - watch this space!
Box Hill Lower Common Working Parties - scheduled for the 1st Sunday of each month.
Starting at 09:45 on the Lower Common, below the Quarryman's Arms.
Rudloe Litter Picks are also scheduled for the first Sunday of each month.
The start point is the junction of Leafy Lane and Boxfields Road at 10:00.
The What3Words is: haunt.sketches.warned. All equipment is provided.
Parish Council Working Groups
Participating in a Working Group is a great way for parishioners to contribute to our work in a less formal way.
Find out more here: Parish Council Working Groups
OTHER LOCAL EVENTS & INFORMATION
Mrs Porter's Diary NOVEMBER 2025
Mrs Porter's Diary OCTOBER 2025
Mrs Porter's Diary SEPT 2025
Mrs Porter's Diary AUGUST 2025
Local Bus Routes & Information
PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION
Box Parish Council Surgeries:
Rudloe – Dandelion Café, Trenchard Avenue 2nd Tuesday of each month 09:00-11:00
Please drop in and have a chat with councillors!
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
PARISH COUNCIL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - none current
BOX PARISH MAGAZINE: - PURCHASE, SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Box Parish Magazine is published monthly under the oversight of the Parochial Church Council, on behalf of the whole village. It carries news and reports of Box activities, especially the clubs and associations, as well as more general articles. A summary of Box Parish Council business is included in each issue.
The magazine is on sale at Stop Press, Londis, the pharmacy and the garage. A 12 month subscription is available at a reduced price and with each issue delivered at no extra charge; for details email boxparishmag@gmail.com.
Articles for publication should be emailed to the same address, and requests for advertising should be sent to boxpmads@gmail.com