Plan Fynamore traffic changes, Derry Hill school dates, Bowood's final woodland weekend and Sunday events.

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School streets, Bowood and June dates

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Fynamore School Streets pilot moves forward

Wiltshire Council plans to progress a School Streets pilot outside Fynamore Primary School in Calne after consultation. The scheme would use short term-time traffic restrictions at the start and end of the school day, with an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order and further statutory feedback before any final decision. If approved, work would begin ready for September 2026; Calne News has the Fynamore School Streets update.

New-starter and fete dates at Derry Hill School

Derry Hill CofE Primary's latest diary lists the new Dormouse starter meeting for Thursday 4 June at 5pm in the hall, Squirrel Class family learning afternoon on Tuesday 9 June at 2pm, and a non-uniform day on Friday 12 June in exchange for a bottle of wine for the village fete. The school newsletter also flags Sports Week from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 June and Sports Day on Friday 19 June.

Bowood Woodland Garden closes on Sunday

Bowood's separate Woodland Garden, off the A342 between Derry Hill and Sandy Lane, finishes its 2026 season on Sunday 7 June. The visitor information lists 10.30am-5.30pm opening, last admission at 4.30pm, free parking by the admissions kiosk and dogs welcome on leads; check Bowood's Plan Your Visit page before travelling.

Dates For Your Diary

Wednesday 10 June

Romeo and Juliet at Bowood

Bowood House and Gardens lists an open-air theatre performance of Romeo and Juliet for Wednesday 10 June. It is one to book ahead if you want an early-summer evening out close to Derry Hill; see Bowood's House and Gardens events page.

Friday 12 June

Bottle day for the village fete

Derry Hill School's diary asks children to come in non-uniform on Friday 12 June in exchange for a bottle of wine for the village fete. It is a small date worth putting in the school-run calendar; the school newsletter has the entry.

Sunday 21 June

Bowood House Triathlon and Running Festival

Bowood lists its House Triathlon and Running Festival for Sunday 21 June. Expect extra activity around the estate and check the Bowood event listing if you plan to enter, spectate or avoid the busiest times.

What's On

Thursday 4 June

Rhyme Time at Calne Library, 11am. Calne Library has its Thursday Rhyme Time session at 11am, followed by other regular library and community listings later in the day. Check the Calne News events calendar before setting out.

Friday 5 June

Library rhymes, bricks and board games, 11am-4.30pm. Friday's Calne Library listings include Rhyme Time at 11am, Toy and Brick Making for Toddlers from 2pm to 5pm, and Board not Bored games from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The events calendar has the current entries.

Saturday 6 June

Brick Creators and Toddler Time, 10am and 11am. Calne Library lists Brick Creators' Club from 10am and Saturday Toddler Time at 11am. Both are simple, low-cost options if the weekend weather turns; use the Calne News events calendar for the latest listing.

Sunday 7 June

Junior parkrun and Park Yoga, 8.50am and 9.30am. Calne Recreation Ground has its weekly 2k junior parkrun for ages 4-14 at 8.50am, followed by Park Yoga at 9.30am. Register before a first parkrun visit and bring a barcode.

Summer open day at Sevington School, 2-5pm. Sevington School is listed for a Summer Sunday open day from 2pm to 5pm. The event is near Chippenham rather than in the core villages, but it may suit families looking for a quiet heritage visit; see the Sevington School listing.

Free Pocket Park concert, 2.30pm. Calne Ukelele Band opens the summer concert season at Calne Pocket Park at 2.30pm, with a volunteer pop-up cafe planned during the afternoon. The concerts are due to continue on the first Sunday of each month through September; Calne News has the Pocket Park concert details.

Roadworks and Transport

Church Road and Studley Lane remain closed: The Derry Hill and Studley closure is still the main local disruption, with current works listed to Friday 19 June. Faresaver routes 33, X33 and X10 cannot serve the usual Church Road village stops during the closure; Calne News has the temporary stop details.

Old Derry Hill and Devizes Road signals: The generated roadworks feed lists Wessex Water multi-way signals on Old Derry Hill and Devizes Road through Friday 12 June. Allow extra time for trips between Derry Hill, Sandy Lane, Bowood and Calne.

Studley Hill closure from Tuesday: A Wessex Water road closure is listed for Studley Hill from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 June. Keep it in mind if you use the smaller routes between Studley, Derry Hill and the A342.

Calne approaches stay busy: Church Street, Coxs Hill, New Road and The Strand continue to show longer-running multi-way signals around the town-centre approaches. Shorter works are also listed around Portland Way, The Pippin, Wessex Close, Amberley Close, Dixon Way, Newbury Avenue, Porte Marsh Road and Lansdowne Crescent during the week.

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