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 residential properties.

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). Previous editions available via the Contacts Page

Marlborough Neighbourhood Police July eBulletin

The latest July edition of the local police e-Bulletin has been issued by PC Batch. Please click here to see a copy

Baydon Parish Council - News Report on the meeting of 29th June / Extra meeting date

Please see the Parish Council Page for details of the extra meeting date added of 27th July, plus the recent resignation of Parish Councillor Tony Routledge reduces the number of Parish Councillors down to just four and so more volunteers to join the Parish Council are very welcome. A full news report on the 29th June Parish Council meeting prepared by Barbara Furber is available by clicking here

Opening of the new St John's School, Marlborough has been delayed

It was announced last week that the end of October opening date for the new St John's School in Marlborough which was to coincide with an extended normal school holiday period has now been delayed until early December. This has resulted the normal October school holiday now being cut short and pupils subsequently working from home from 25th November to 4th December, before the new school opens on Monday 7th December. Please click here to see the related news report that was issued by the school on 25th June

Local Vet explains about vaccinating your pet

Please click here to see a news item by local vet Tanya Crawley explaining all you need to know about vaccinating your pet

Saturday's Baydon Summer Solstice Sponsored Walk

The Baydon Summer Solstice Sponsored Walk in aid of "Building for the Future" school project took place on Saturday morning, and had been organised by Charlie Rixon

17 people turned up for the walk, together with 4 dogs ! Most of the walkers (including myself) stopped at the 5 mile half way point, whilst a few others carried on for the full 10 mile route

The Red Lion pub kindly provided refreshments for the weary walkers as we sat in the pub garden afterwards for a rest

If you didn't sponsor us but would still like to please contact me (Mark Austen) via the Contact Us page of this website or contact Charlie Rixon

Baydon School and Church Fete - Well Attended in the Warm Sunshine

The School and Church Fete on Saturday afternoon was well attended in the warm sunshine. I have been asked to pass on a big thank you to everyone who helped make the event a great success and for all those who attended the fete. Early indications are that in the region of a fantastic £3,100 has been raised by the event

Baydon Traffic Calming Working Group - June Update (30 mph wheelie bin stickers)

Baydon is now getting Wiltshire Police road speed enforcement visits

Baydon Traffic Calming Working Group is looking at all aspects of road safety in the village, consulting with relevant authorities and feeding back to the Parish Council. High on the wish list are a better indication of entering a 30 mph area, practical solutions to slow traffic down through the village, etc

We have a number of new 30 mph stickers that have been made available to Baydon Parish Council for residents to display on their wheelie bins. Please click here to see a related news item, and let me know via the Contact Us Page if you would like to have a sticker for your own wheelie bin

Scene In Baydon - Recent Issue of the June 2009 Edition

Please click here to see an online version of the recent Scene In Baydon. Also this and past copies of the Scene In Baydon are available via the Contacts Page of this website including the colour version of the previous edition

Baydon Cricket Club - June 2009 News Report Plus Full List of the 2009 Fixtures

Please click here for a copy of the recent news report with details of the new season ahead, etc. The full list of the 2009 fixtures is also now available on the Cricket Club section of the Clubs Page. In due course a list of the current match results, etc will also be published. Alternatively click here to see the 2009 fixture list

Baydon Parish Council Meeting - 1st June 2009 Related News Report

Baydon Parish Council met on Monday 1st June for an extra meeting, mainly to discuss two planning applications. Please click here to see Barbara Furber's related news report

Baydon W.I. May News Report and Details of the June Event

Please click here to see the May W.I. news report, plus click here to see details of next month's event on 11th June

Baydon Village Plan - Final Copies Now Delivered to Every Household in Baydon

I am really pleased to announce that the Baydon Village Plan has now been printed and delivered to every household in the village. We do have spare printed copies so if you know of someone who has not got a copy (eg moving into Baydon shortly, etc) please let us know, contact us via the dedicated e-mail address of :-
VillagePlan@baydon.org or we will soon have a few spare copies left in the shop

An electronic copy of the Baydon Village Plan, which has been adapted so that it is not too big to open online, is available by clicking here

Baydon's Annual Parish Assembly - A Great Event (news item updated 28th April)

Friday evening (24th April) saw the very successful annual Parish Assembly with some 70 people coming along to hear reports from all our local clubs and organisations. Please click here to see Barbara Furber's full news report, also please click on the links below to see the individual reports that I have available so far :-

Tony Prior's introduction and summary notes

Report re the 'Building for the Future' school fund raising campaign

Report provided by Chris Humphries on behalf of the Wilshire Council

Report on behalf of the Baydon Village Plan steering group

The Church Wardens Report

Report regarding this Baydon village website

Report on behalf of the Baydon Brownies

Report on behalf of Baydon W.I.

Report on behalf of BYPA

Report on behalf of the Baydon Allotment Association

Wiltshire Police Press Release - Lock Up, Be Safe and Sound

Wiltshire Police have issued a press release reminding people as the weather improves that unlocked doors and open windows can be a gift to opportunist burglars. Please click here to see the full document

 Aldbourne and Baydon Aid In Sickness Fund