For the first time National Play Day comes to Aldbourne!  There is something for all ages planned, from Climbing Wall to Cardboard City, Gloop to Photography!  Youth Action Wiltshire will be organising sports activities, Swindon Town Football Players will be visiting, Mountain Boarding, Cheerleading, BBQ, Arts and Crafts, Information stalls, tennis, BMX track, Marlborough Childrens Centre, ASK Wiltshire the Family Information Service and local childcare providers will also be in attendance.  Majority of the activities will be FREE! 
If you would like to help on the day or get more involved, please contact Hazel on 07500992178 or Amy at Aldbourne Internet Cafe.

The Aldbourne Tennis Club is located in Castle Street and welcomes new members.  If you would like information about coaching in or local to Aldbourne CLICK HERE 
You don't need to be a member of a tennis club to access coaching programmes or book individual lessons though members do generally receive discounts.  Local Clubs can be found in Aldbourne, Ramsbury, Wanborough, Marlborough and Hungerford.
There is also a free public tennis court in Aldbourne located next to the Farm Lane Football Pitch open from dawn until dusk.

For a small donation we will happily create a website for you and keep it up to date.  Alternatively, we can help you to create your website and support you each step of the way until you are confident to update on your own.
 If you need a specific domain name there is a small fee payable to the host company per year or there are free domain names available. Aldbourne Taxis www.aldbournetaxis.com  (example of a specific domain name)
The Ridgeway Walk www.theridgewaywalk.uk.tc (example of a free domain name)

Come and check out what activities you can access organised and supervised through Aldbourne Youth Council or Marlborough Youth Service.  Most activities are free, some incur fees.  More information available at Aldbourne Internet Cafe (CAN) or via www.sparksite.co.uk

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Whatever age you are, you could volunteer with the Aldbourne Youth Council and put something back into the community while gaining some valuable work experience to add to your CV.  Please speak to Hazel or Amy for more information.

Do you have a story to tell or something of interest to others?  Did you know you could have it published in 'The Dabchick' magazine?  Send your articles to: editor(at)thedabchick.org.uk

The Dabchick committee are looking for a photograph to go on the front cover of the August edition with the theme 'Aldbourne.'  The competition is open to all residents within the Parish of Aldbourne together with those who receive the Dabchick by post.  Winners will receive a £25 donation to the charity of their choice.  Entries close 30th June 2010 and can be left at the Post Office or emailed direct to editor((at)thedabchick.org.uk
Photographs can be film, slide or digital, colour or black and white.  Digital  185mm width x 220mm height and 5 megapixels or higher.

Do you have half an hour now and again available to help maintain the BMX track in Aldbourne?  All equipment and guidance provided.  Help needed to rake the track, inspect and remove any hazards e.g. sharp stones.  Next track maintenance day planned for Wednesday 28th April.  Other dates will be planned to fit around volunteers availability.  Please use the CONTACT US section of this website to email or leave your contact details at the Internet Cafe FAO Matt, BMX Maintenance coordinator.  Thank you.