Community Groups
Cirencester has a number of active Community and Friends Groups. If you would like to get more involved with your local group, they would love to hear from you!
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Chesterton Community Group
The Chesterton Project is made up of local residents from the Chesterton area who have one goal in common, this is “Promoting Community led schemes and social responsibility to improve the quality of life for everyone”
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Park Community Group
Park Community Group was set up in 2010 and was originally aligned with Park Ward but changes to ward boundaries mean that is now most closely aligned with Abbey Ward.
Chair: Mary Cobbett, 01285 671685, mary.cobbett@icloud.com
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Stratton Association
The Stratton Association covers the Stratton area. There are no meetings, but the group produces a monthly newsletter, which is delivered to all homes in Stratton.
Chair: Val Timbers, 01285 651243, vatimbers@aol.com
Newsletter Editor: Chris Tovey, cjtovey@aol.com
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Watermoor & St. Michael’ s Community Group
Come and join the group if you are interested in making this area an even better place to live. This is a great way to meet your local councillors and discuss local news and issues.
Chair: Bill Irving, Email:billhirving@gmail.com
Treasurer: Hazel Hill
Secretary: Nick Bridges
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AQIVA
A voluntary community group caring for Cirencester’s Roman Amphitheatre complex, Querns Wood, Four Acre Field and the Obelisk through conservation work, events and education.
AQIVA – Friends of Cirencester Amphitheatre, Querns Wood, Four Acres Field and the Obelisk
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The Churn Project
A Cirencester-based charity supporting community wellbeing by reducing isolation and improving mental health through advice, activities and social support.
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Cirencester & Churn Waterways and Environment Partnership (CCWEP)
A local partnership working to improve the health of the River Churn and its catchment, focusing on biodiversity, water quality and flood resilience.
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Cirencester Civic Society
A local charity that celebrates and safeguards Cirencester’s heritage and character through walks, talks, planning engagement, awards and civic grants.
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Cirencester Wildlife Group
A volunteer-led group promoting and protecting local wildlife through surveys, events and habitat enhancement.
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Friends of the Gumstool Brook (FoGB)
A volunteer community group caring for the Gumstool Brook and surrounding green spaces, supporting monitoring, awareness and conservation for people and wildlife.
Friends of the Gumstool Brook – Caring for Cirencester's local Waterways
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Friends of the Churchyard
A volunteer group caring for the historic churchyard of St John Baptist, supporting biodiversity, maintenance and enjoyment in the town centre.
Friends of St John Baptist Churchyard - The Parish of Cirencester
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Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG SW)
An organisation supporting farmers and land managers to deliver sustainable practices that benefit wildlife, water and soil.
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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
A county-wide charity working to protect and restore wildlife and wild places across Gloucestershire.
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Flood Wardens
Volunteer groups supporting community flood preparedness and acting as local points of contact during flood events.
Cotswolds flood wardens scheme
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Phoenix Gardeners
A community volunteer group enhancing Cirencester through planting and maintaining public gardens, tubs and hanging baskets.
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Upper Thames Catchment Partnership - UTCP
A partnership working across the Upper Thames catchment to enhance landscapes, biodiversity and access to the countryside.
Upper Thames Catchment Partnership