The peaceful village of Baydon is found on the old Roman Road of Ermin Street that dips and sweeps through undulating countryside, rising to over 760 feet above sea level at Baydon. The total population of Baydon is approximately 550, including those from outlying farms, and encompasses about 240 houses, with a new development of 24 houses now underway.

St Nicholas Church is located in the centre of the village, and nearby are the village pub (The Red Lion), and the village shop / post office (Baydon Village Stores). The primary school (Baydon St. Nicholas C. of E. School) is situated next to the church and is very well regarded, attracting children from the surrounding villages.

To keep up to date on Baydon’s village news and events, please do revisit this our village website, plus also see the latest edition of our own local bi-monthly publication (Scene in Baydon).                                                           

Baydon Parish Council - News report on the recent meeting

Please click here to see a news report on the recent Parish Council meeting that took place on 26th July

New local bus timetable - Thamesdown routes 46, 46A and 48

Please see the Travel Page for a copy of the new local timetable for buses to Marlborough, Hungerford and Swindon

Marlborough Youth Activities - Summer 2010

There are various great activities taking place during the school holidays for 13 to 19 year olds that have been funded by Wiltshire Council. Please contact Jan Bowra to book (01672 512762 or e-mail) plus for further details click here (to 12th August) and click here (16th August to 4th September) - double clicking usually enlarges the details. Parental consent form, page 1 and page 2

Baydon school's 'Buy a Brick' campaign - Need to act by October

Please do consider taking part in the school's Path of Knowledge 'Buy a Brick' campaign to help raise much needed funds towards the school building project and have your own message left on the Path of Knowledge. Click here for full details plus an application form that you can print off and complete

Red Lion Pub Page - Updated with various forthcoming events

Please see the Pub Page for further details of various pub events and current food promotions

Baydon primary school - Closure at the beginning of September / updates

The School Page has recently been updated to include various events that have been announced, including the delayed start of the new school year / term for pupils at the beginning of September plus the auction taking place in October

Marlborough Area Board - 'Just a Minute' publication issued

Please see the Wiltshire Council Page for a copy of the latest 'Just a Minute' publication

Marlborough Area Board - June meeting Minutes issued

Please see the Wiltshire Council Page for a copy of the draft Minutes from the latest MAB meeting of 22nd June

Baydon Women's Institute - July report

Please click here to see Barbara Furber's news report on the recent Baydon W.I. Meeting

Meeting takes place to discuss the Baydon play area project

Please click here to see a news report on the meeting that took place on Saturday 10th July to discuss the exciting new play area in Baydon

Marlborough Police e-Bulletin - Latest edition issued

Please click here to see the latest edition of the Police e-Bulletin

Wiltshire Council Parish Newsletter - July edition

Please see the Wiltshire Council Page for a copy of the latest Parish Newsletter

Baydon after-school club (Wagtails) - July programme

Please see the School Page for details of the Wagtails after-school club events taking place during July

Baydon Parish Council - News report on the recent meeting

Please click here to see a news report on the recent Parish Council meeting that took place on 28th June

Rural Youth Club Network - Report on recent meeting

Various local village youth clubs have come together to form a network to share ideas and possibly resources. Please click here to see the report on the recent June meeting

Speeding and road safety problems in Baydon - July update

The results of the recent road speed review (metrocount) that was undertaken by Wiltshire Road Safety Unit are shocking with 78% of the vehicles travelling along Ermin Street over the 30mph speed limit (was 57% for Aldbourne Road) and about half of all vehicles on Ermin Street were at such a speed that they would have been prosecuted if caught. Please click on the road names to see the metrocount results :- Ermin Street and Aldbourne Road (might help if you click on the results to magnify them)

We are currently in discussions with the Road Safety Unit, Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Council as to what actions to take next, plus now have Highways agreement to put up the white gates  at the side of the roads as you enter the village during the next month or so

Have a view / comment ? Please do so via the Contract Us Page (general enquiries)

Baydon Church Services - Updated to the end August

The Church Page has been updated to show Baydon services up to the end of August

Any Questions - Came to Aldbourne on 12th June

Please click here to see Michael Edmonds account of the recent Any Questions event in Aldbourne

Aldbourne Football Tournament - Saturday 31st July

Do you fancy joining a 5 aside football tournament with you and four of your friends for only £5 a team? If so fill out the application form and come to Aldbourne and play like you never played before and don’t worry there will be a prize. Click here for full details

BYPA Hall second big garden tidy - A thank you

I would like to say a big thank you to Kate, Jo, Barbara, Barry and Tina, and Alison and Rob for turning out to help at the BYPA on Monday evening (ie 14th June). We pulled out a trailer load of brambles and got a lot cut back so it is looking much clearer. Your support was much appreciated - Venice Marriott (Chair BYPA)

The Baydon School and Church Fete - A great success

A fun-filled afternoon was had by all on Saturday (ie 12th June) especially as we held the fete this year in the school paddock, which was a great success. A big thank you to everyone who helped make it such an enjoyable day. We raised over £2,500 this year which is a great achievement! Thank you to the stall holders for their hard work running the stalls, setting up and clearing away and to all those who donated items. Also thanks to those who kindly lent us gazebos for the day which were great for keeping us nicely shaded on what was a beautifully, sunny day. We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and we look forward to seeing you all at next years fete - Tony and Pauline Topp

Scene in Baydon - June edition

Please click here to see the recent issue of the June edition of the Scene in Baydon

Baydon Parish Council - Minutes issued

Please see the Parish Council Page for a copy of the draft Minutes from the last meeting on 1st June

New local bus timetable

Please see the Travel Page for a copy of the new timetable that will now come in to operation from 26th July onwards (not 1st June as previously understood)

Baydon village litter pick - Keeping our lovely village tidy

Last Saturday saw a village litter pick organised by the Parish Council, with a number of local volunteers helping to clear litter from around Baydon. Click here to see Barbara Furber's related news report

Prospect Hospice Spring Collection - Raises a marvellous £195.55

Prospect Hospice Spring Collection raised £192.55. A big thank you to everyone who gave so generously. Please click here for Barbara Furber's news report

Local clubs and associations annual reports to the Parish Assembly 2010

The Clubs Page and the Church Page have recently been updated to show a copy of the reports presented at this year's Parish Assembly that took place on 30th April

Baydon Parish Council Meeting (AGM) - full news report

Please click here to see Barbara Furber's full news report on the recent Baydon Parish Council meeting 

Baydon Cricket Club - 2010 season's fixtures

Please click here to see the published Baydon Cricket Club fixtures for the new season. There remain some matches to be confirmed and this will be updated in due course

Baydon's annual Beating the Bounds - News report by Barbara Furber

On Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd May a group of 11 villagers left the Red Lion car park to “Beat the Boundary” of Baydon. Click here for Barbara Furber's full news report. Click here for details of the history of this annual event

Out of hours NHS services in Wiltshire - when to call 999, your GP or go to A&E

You have shut your finger in a door and think it might be broken. You have got a really bad cold and it might even be flu. It is ten o’clock at night and your three-year-old is screaming with earache. Your elderly mother has fallen downstairs and lost consciousness. Do you call A&E, an out-of-hours GP, go to a Minor Injury Unit (MIU) or wait until it goes away? Each of these common medical situations has a different solution. In the first instance, you should go to an MIU. In the second, take a paracetamol and curl up somewhere warm with lots of tissues. The three-year-old needs a call to the out-of-hours service and a fall leading to a loss of consciousness means call 999 at once. Making the right choice is important for you, so NHS Wiltshire has produced a leaflet that acts as a simple, handy guide to getting the right treatment. Please click here to see a copy

New cardboard and plastics recycling skips procedures

Please click here to see full details of the new arrangements that were introduced from May 2010 (note:- actual 2010/2011 dates shown on the News & Events Page)

Baydon's annual Parish Assembly took place on 30th April - full news report

Please click here to see Barbara Furber's full news report on Baydon's recent Parish Assembly 

Baydon Village Plan - Copies available online

A copy of our Village Plan is available online, please see the Contacts/Links Page and it is under local resources

Aldbourne CAN - Community Archive Network

Aldbourne's CAN project is available to everyone, open every week and all ages are welcome. Advice, learning, e-mail ,internet, fun, and various events are organised. Please click here for further details

 Aldbourne and Baydon Aid In Sickness Fund