Village News

Tadpole Volunteers – do you need help?

January 5, 2020

Following the announcement of the latest lockdown in January 2021, a group of Tadpole Garden Village residents are
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TGV claims Silver in National Gardening Competition

November 13, 2019

CREST Nicholson’s award-winning Tadpole Garden Village development in Swindon has received yet another accolade, claiming Silver in the
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TGV Gardening Club – Planting Help!

November 12, 2019

Building on the success of their Britain In Bloom Silver award last month, the new TGV in Bloom
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TGV Lighting Update

November 11, 2019

CREST Nicholson Strategic have provided an update regarding the lighting issues around the TGV development. Crest Nicholson Strategic
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Gallery: LOT Christmas Shopping Evening

November 8, 2019

THE Ladies of Tadpole held a Christmas Shopping evening on Wednesday 6th November – raising funds for the
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TGV in Bloom – Join Today!

November 4, 2019

Run by Tadpole Garden Village residents Stu Olden and Pete Welsh, TGV in Bloom is a community focused
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Event: All About Hedgehogs

October 30, 2019

If you would you like to learn more about hedgehogs in your area and how best to support
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Mid Common Works

October 4, 2019

Crest Nicholson have confirmed that works will be commencing on the mid-common fields from Monday 7th October 2019.
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Postponed: Tadpole 2B Consultation Events

September 30, 2019

PLEASE NOTE BOTH EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Crest is currently working closely with Swindon Borough
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TGV Golf Society – October Outing

September 25, 2019

THE tenth outing of the TGV Golf Society will take place on Sunday 20th October at South Cerney
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Hedge Cutting Works Notice

September 18, 2019

Dear Residents, This is just a polite notice to confirm that the TGVCIC will be undertaking hedge cutting
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Resurfacing Works Notice

September 17, 2019

Crest’s contractor Breheny has approval from Swindon Borough Council to carry out re-surfacing of the junction of Greene
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Custom Build Open Day

September 12, 2019

Crest Nicholson invites the residents of Tadpole Garden Village to attend the Custom Build open day taking place
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William Morris Primary School Opens

September 12, 2019

William Morris Primary School opened its doors on Friday 6th September 2019, to their first cohort of Nursery
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Events

August 8, 2019

There are two events coming up at Tadpole Garden Village, being run by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Tuesday
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Custom Build Parcel Outline Application

July 8, 2019

In seeking to bring a wider range of opportunities to the market for homebuyers, Crest Nicholson has identified
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TGVCIC AGM Presentation

June 16, 2019

The Tadpole Garden Village Community Interest Company (TGVCIC) AGM was held on The Thursday 13th June 2019. The meeting
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Applications for TGV Local Centre

June 7, 2019

The Tadpole Garden Village Local Centre is currently under construction and is due to be completed later this
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Summer Fayre at Tadpole Farm!

June 6, 2019

Tadpole Farm CE Academy’s Friends of Tadpole Farm would like to invite all of our school and wider
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Preim – Payment Plans/Charges

May 23, 2019

Preim have now issued the annual direct debit payment plans to all of the relevant properties, however Preim
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LOT raise £851 for Cancer Research UK

May 7, 2019

The Ladies of Tadpole (LOT), the social group for lady residents in Tadpole Garden Village, raised £851 for
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Naturehood launch event this Saturday!

April 24, 2019

Earthwatch Europe and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust will launch a second Swindon ‘Naturehood’ in Tadpole Garden Village on Saturday
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Residents join Great British Spring Clean

April 8, 2019

As part of the national Great British Spring Clean initiative, Tadpole Garden Village residents gathered on Sunday 7th
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TGV Shortlisted for National Award

March 28, 2019

Crest Nicholson are delighted to announce that Tadpole Garden Village has been shortlisted in this years Planning Awards
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TGV runners set for London Marathon

March 26, 2019

Since 1981, the emotional and heart-warming stories of participants in the London Marathon have inspired millions of runners,
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Your chance to join the TGVCIC

March 14, 2019

As part of the on-going management of the Tadpole Garden Village Community Interest Company (TGVCIC), Preim Ltd and
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FOTF Forthcoming Events

March 5, 2019

TADPOLE Garden Village residents are welcome to attend any of the following events, which have been organised by
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Sports Pavilion plans and facilities

March 1, 2019

Following on from the latest steering group meeting held on Wednesday 23rd of January, a public exhibition event
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William Morris Event

February 28, 2019

The Blue Kite Academy Trust are hosting another event for William Morris Primary School – taking place on
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Preim Opportunity for Residents

February 26, 2019

Residents attending Wednesday evening’s Public Consultation event at Great Western Academy will also be able to meet and
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Custom Build Planning Application

February 21, 2019

Crest Nicholson Strategic Projects will soon be submitting an outline planning application for 14 custom build units with
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Public Consultation Event

February 16, 2019

Residents are invited to view plans for the sports pitches at a Public Consultation event on Wednesday 27th
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Pilates Classes Available

January 14, 2019

Swindon Pilates run a weekly session at Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy with everyone welcome. Fun, mat-work based
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The Stray – now open!

December 20, 2018

Crest Nicholson have confirmed that The Stray is now open to the public – so please do enjoy
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Section 10 Consultation for William Morris Primary School

December 18, 2018

Update from The Blue Kite Trust We are delighted that our proposed free school, William Morris Primary School,
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Tadpole Garden Village Newsletter

December 11, 2018

If you are new to Tadpole Garden Village and missed the latest edition of my community news, then
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Ladies of Tadpole

December 6, 2018

THE Ladies of Tadpole wish all our villagers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New
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Arkell’s Pub Plans Unveiled

December 4, 2018

TADPOLE Garden Village residents got a ‘Taste of Arkell’s’ at an exclusive preview event on Tuesday 27th November. Around
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Santa turns on TGV Christmas Lights!

December 3, 2018

TADPOLE Garden Village residents defied the inclement weather with a strong show of support at the inaugural Christmas
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Christmas Meet Your Neighbours Event

December 2, 2018

TADPOLE Garden Village residents kicked off the festive period with a Christmas Meet Your Neighbours and Quiz evening
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Another Award for TGV

November 23, 2018

We are delighted to announce that Tadpole Garden Village gained another accolade on Friday 16th November in the
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Christmas Services at St Andrew’s Church

November 8, 2018

Christmas is coming – Celebrate at St Andrew’s Church (SN25 2DW) this December… Sunday 16th 6.30pm Carols by
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Great Western Academy officially opens

October 24, 2018

We are delighted to announce the opening of Swindon’s new Great Western Academy. A special assembly was held
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Employment Opportunity at GWA

October 11, 2018

GWA are able to offer the opportunity to join our site team on a casual basis and are
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SBC Publishes Results of ‘Call for Sites’

October 9, 2018

Tuesday 9th October 2018 As part of the evidence gathering process to support the review of the Swindon
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Revised Plans for Local Centre

October 5, 2018

Following a design review, Crest Nicholson has submitted a planning application to Swindon Borough Council (SBC) for revised
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Update: Temporary Sales Unit

October 5, 2018

Having received feedback from residents about concerns relating to the siting of a temporary sales unit on the
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TGV Areas of Responsibility

October 2, 2018

Dear Residents, Recently there was a request from a resident for a definitive list of the responsibilities in
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Plans for Temporary Sales Unit

September 22, 2018

CREST Nicholson will shortly be submitting plans to Swindon Borough Council for the siting of a temporary mobile
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Great Western Academy – Open Evenings

September 17, 2018

The Great Western Academy are holding two open evenings – with full details below. Year 6 – Open
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Arkell’s Update

September 13, 2018

ON Wednesday 12th September, Community Mobiliser Chris Tanner met with George Arkell to discuss the latest plans for
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Sports Pitches and Pavilion Proposals

August 30, 2018

On Wednesday 29th August the second Steering Group meeting with Crest Nicholson Strategic Projects was held regarding the
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Plans Approved for TGV Local Centre

August 29, 2018

FOLLOWING the consultation on revised plans submitted earlier this month, Crest Nicholson is pleased to have received planning
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Local Centre – Revised Plans Submitted

August 10, 2018

Revised Proposals for Tadpole Local Centre Submitted to Swindon Borough Council FOLLOWING feedback from the community and responses
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Traffic Calming Measures at TGV & David Wilsons Home Update

July 28, 2018

In response to feedback received from the TGV community, Crest Nicholson Strategic Projects, alongside their site engineers, have
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TGVCIC – Handover of Assets Update

July 23, 2018

Since the previous site update your PREIM Ltd Estate Manager, Simon New, has been working alongside Crest Nicholson
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TGV Visit to Blunsdon Railway

July 23, 2018

TADPOLE Garden Village residents are invited to an exclusive behind the scenes visit to Blunsdon Station on Sunday
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Corrective measures to ground areas

July 19, 2018

Due to the warm weather conditions the ground at Tadpole Garden Village has become very dry and this
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William Morris Way Road Works

July 12, 2018

CREST Nicholson Strategic Projects are due to carry out road finishing works on the 17th, 18th and 19th
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Sunday Times nomination for TGV

July 12, 2018

We are delighted to announce that Tadpole Garden Village has been shortlisted in the Best Community Living and
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Sports Pitches and Pavilion Proposals on The Common

July 5, 2018

Drop-in Event Held to Discuss Sports Pitches and Pavilion Proposals on The Common A drop-in event for the
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Community Sports Facilities – Update

July 2, 2018

Application made for New Community Sports Pitches and Pavilion on The Common As part of Crest’s commitment to
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Tadpole Summer Fair – Saturday 7 July

June 30, 2018

THE Tadpole Summer Fair takes place on Saturday 7th July, organised by the friends of Tadpole Farm CE
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Connecting the Community

June 21, 2018

Neighbourhood Watch is not just about making your neighbourhood a safer place to live; it’s about being a
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TGV named ‘Best Housing Scheme’

June 7, 2018

TADPOLE GARDEN VILLAGE RECOGNISED AS “BEST HOUSING SCHEME” IN PLANNING AWARDS CREST Nicholson is celebrating its success after
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Local Centre Planning Application Submitted

June 7, 2018

CREST Nicholson are delighted to have recently submitted a planning application for the local centre at the heart
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Greene Street – Electrical Works

June 1, 2018

CREST Strategic Projects are planning on carrying out some electrical works in a localised area of Greene St.
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Road Closures and Diversions

May 31, 2018

IT has become apparent there has been some confusion over the messaging of proposed road diversions within TGV.
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Preim – Areas of Responsibility

May 25, 2018

Currently, the only communal amenities that TGVCIC has a responsibility to maintain and repair (which Preim carries out
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’20 is Plenty’ Campaign Launched

May 22, 2018

PUPILS from Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy have created a powerful and creative reminder for motorists to slow
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Quiz Night Success

May 10, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS to the St. Andrew’s All Stars who were the inaugural winners of the Tadpole Genius Trophy at
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Arkell’s secures new pub site

April 27, 2018

WILTSHIRE brewery Arkell’s is celebrating the announcement of its first new-build pub site for fifteen years after buying
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New community play park unveiled

April 18, 2018

AWARD-WINNING Crest Nicholson and managing agents Preim hosted an event for the Tadpole Garden Village community on Easter
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Easter Event & Play Park Opening Information

March 24, 2018

TADPOLE Garden Village residents are being invited to play an active part in the opening of the new
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Win £100 voucher with TGV Travel Plan Survey

March 21, 2018

IN order to help us make improvements to the Tadpole Garden Village Travel Plan, and to monitor its
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Crest Nicholson: Development Update

February 26, 2018

MUCH is happening behind the scenes at Tadpole Garden Village. Crest Nicholson continue to build on the successful
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Steering Committee Meeting – Updates

February 21, 2018

THE Tadpole Garden Village Community Interest Company (CIC) steering committee met last night (Tuesday 20th February 2018) with
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AGM Notice & FAQ Document

February 16, 2018

RESIDENTS should have received an invite to the Tadpole Garden Village Community Interest Company Annual Meeting either via
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Preim Appointments Available

February 15, 2018

BETWEEN 5.30pm – 6.30pm on Tuesday 20th February 2018 your PREIM Ltd account manager, Simon New, will be
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Women’s Institute (WI) at TGV

February 13, 2018

TADPOLE Garden Village resident Ann Fitzgerald is heading up a new Women’s Institute (WI) group, and is inviting
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Bus Service Changes

January 31, 2018

STARTING on Sunday 18th February 2018, the no. 4 bus service will now operate from Tadpole Garden Village
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Churchward School – Consultation Event

December 21, 2017

Dear Residents, I am getting in touch to introduce myself and let you know about a new school
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Residents Kick-Off Christmas at TGV

December 19, 2017

TADPOLE Garden Village residents kicked off Christmas a little early with a festive evening of fun and games
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TGV Christmas Bake Off!

December 15, 2017

AS part of festive season celebrations, Tadpole Garden Village residents are invited to take part in the inaugural
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Tadpole Garden Village Travel Information Guide

November 22, 2017

TADPOLE Garden Village is a new development which seeks to combine the very best of town and country
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Great Western Academy Consultation

November 7, 2017

As part of work which is carried out during the pre-opening phase, Great Western Academy is carrying out
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Tadpole Garden Village celebrates success at the Sunday Times British Homes Awards 2017

October 23, 2017

CREST Nicholson’s Tadpole Garden Village development in Swindon has been announced as a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Placemaking’
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Meet Your Neighbours Event

October 5, 2017

TADPOLE Garden Village residents are invited to our next social event on Thursday 19th October. This is your
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Residents invited to join TGV Working Groups

September 13, 2017

THE Tadpole Garden Village Community Interest Company is now keen to add further structure to the planning, activation
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A Walk on the Wild Side

August 16, 2017

AROUND 40 Tadpole Garden Village residents enjoyed an evening of exploration with the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust on Tuesday
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Walk

August 8, 2017

Residents are invited to join Rosie Sims of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and Community Mobiliser, Chris Tanner, to
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Stagecoach Bus Survey Results

August 3, 2017

Many Tadpole Garden Village residents recently took part in an online survey about the no.4 Stagecoach bus service.
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Plans shown for new Primary School

July 19, 2017

PLANS for a proposed new 2FE Primary School (420 places) plus Nursery (52 part time places) from September
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First Aid Training at Tadpole Garden Village

July 3, 2017

RESIDENTS saw a fabulous opportunity of First Aid Training come to Tadpole Garden Village on Saturday 1st July.
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Residents enjoy the Great Get Together

June 26, 2017

A big thank you to all residents who attended the Great Get Together event on Saturday 17th June.
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The Great Get Together at TGV

June 15, 2017

THIS Saturday 17th June, Tadpole Garden Village residents are invited to join in with one of the biggest
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Play Area and Public Art Working Group Meeting

May 24, 2017

On Tuesday 23rd May the first Play Area and Public Art Working Group meeting was held at Tadpole
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Sun shines for Opening Event!

April 22, 2017

RESIDENTS gathered on Saturday morning for a celebratory event to mark the opening of the allotments and play
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New Bus Service Survey