• Snowdrop in spring Snowdrops
    These perfect little flowers herald the beginning of spring — it won't be long before the clocks go forward! As beautiful and widespread as they are, they're not native to the UK and it isn't known who introduced them here, or when.
  • Curious dairy cowBeef and dairy farming
    Sitting on a fertile mix of clay and sandy soil, the farmland surrounding Corsley makes ideal grazing for both dairy and beef herds.
  • Cley Hill, Corsley National Trust's Cley Hill
    Dominating the local skyline, a walk up Cley Hill will reward you with some magnificent views for miles around!
  • Sheep and lambs in CorsleySheep and lambs in Corsley
  • Abstract of snow in a field Sunny snow scene
    This abstract image is just snow in a field with the shadows of trees appearing in a beautiful blue
  • Spider's web with dew dropsSpider's web with dew drops
  • Corsley ManorCorsley Manor
    Manor Farm, Corsley is a fine example of a grade II* Elizabethan manor house. In 1539, the manor of Corsley was granted to Edward Seymour who leased it to his steward, John Thynne. Eventually, Thynne was granted the manor and lived at the present Manor Farm from 1563 to 1568 whilst building Longleat House. The Manor celebrated it's 450th birthday in 2013 with a lavish luncheon for all the villagers.
  • Clouds over CorsleyClouds over Corsley
  • St Margaret's Church, Corsley St Margaret's Church
    Originally named St. James's Chapel and built before the thirteenth century, it was changed to St. Margaret of Antioch's Church in 1786. By 1830 the original church was in a very poor state of repair and too small for the parish. A new church was designed by John Leachman and whilst the re-building was in progress, services were held in John Ball's malthouse. The new church consisted of just a nave and tower — there's no chancel. Inside, the pulpit survives from the old church and dates from c1700.
  • Meadows between Corsley and ChapmansladeMeadows between Corsley and Chapmanslade
  • View of Dertford and Lane End from Dertford WoodAONB and SLA
    Corsley stands within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outlying parts of the village not covered by the AONB are in a Special Lansdscape Area spreading from Corsley Heath across to Chapmanslade Ridge.
  • Cley Hill from CorsleyCley Hill from Corsley
  • Dairy herd grazing at CorsleyFarming
    Sitting on a fertile mix of clay and sandy soil, the farmland surrounding Corsley makes ideal grazing for both dairy and beef herds.
  • Flooding at Redford Water fordFlooding at Redford Water ford
  • St Mary's Church, CorsleySt Mary's Church
    In 1899 Mary Barton, of Corsley House, died and left £10,000 in her will for the purchase of a piece of land at Whitbourne Temple. She wanted an Anglican ‘chapel of ease’ built in memory of her husband and son. Opened in 1903, W H Stanley of Trowbridge designed the chapel in the Arts and Crafts gothic style – the interior retains many of it's original fittings.
  • Trees on the A362 at CorsleyTrees on the A362, Corsley
  • Cley Hill Cley Hill
    A scheduled ancient monument and declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1975 and rising some 80m above the surrounding land, Cley Hill is home to many plant and animal species having a nationally restricted distribution (a bit rare!). Covering more than 65 acres it is also significant for its geology and archaeology: formed by ancient seas it has been shaped by man from prehistoric times right through to the 19th century when it was quarried for its chalk.
  • Down the lane to Corsley MillDown the lane to Corsley Mill
  • Cley Hill Cley Hill
    A scheduled ancient monument and declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1975 and rising some 80m above the surrounding land, Cley Hill is home to many plant and animal species having a nationally restricted distribution (a bit rare!). Covering more than 65 acres it is also significant for its geology and archaeology: formed by ancient seas it has been shaped by man from prehistoric times right through to the 19th century when it was quarried for its chalk.

Corsley Cricket Club

Fixtures 2026

We're excited to share our fixtures for the 2026 season, continuing the proud traditions of our village team. We look forward to another summer of matches against well-known and matched teams. We are particularly keen to play the re-formed Longleat Lions, touring sides from London and to rekindle local rivalries. Mark your calendars and join us – whether to support the team or to step onto the pitch yourself. We warmly welcome players of all ages, genders, skills and experience levels. Rupert Tolson
Chairman
rupert@rupertandlisa.com

Corsley Cricket Club Fixtures 2026
Three Musketeers at Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE on Saturday 25th July 2026
Corsley House NGS Open Day, 11am to 5pm, Sunday 26th July 2026
The Thynne and Keyford Educational Foundation

Corsley Parish Council

Join Corsley’s Community Emergency Response Team

Call for volunteers

Corsley Parish Council is strengthening its Community Emergency and Resilience Plan, and we are seeking local volunteers to help ensure our village is prepared for anything — from flooding and storms to power outages, road blockages, and major incidents.

Emergency Wardens needed across Corsley
We are looking for volunteer Emergency Wardens to represent the following areas:
  • Sturford, Temple and Chapel Barton
  • Whitbourne Springs and Longhedge
  • Deep Lane to Chapmanslade
  • Lane End
  • Dertford
  • Corsley Heath
  • Cross Keys Area
  • Lyes Green.
In the event of a local emergency, Wardens may be contacted by the Parish Incident Management Team to:
  • Check on neighbours — especially vulnerable residents
  • Pass messages and share official updates
  • Assist with local incident management and recovery
  • Participate in one annual community emergency exercise
  • Join the Corsley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) WhatsApp Group.
No previous experience is required — just a willingness to support your community.

Specialists also needed
The Parish is also building a confidential Skills Register of residents who could assist in a crisis. We are especially seeking:
  • Farmers
  • Doctors, nurses, first aiders, physiotherapists
  • Builders
  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • 4x4 or transport providers
  • Tree surgeons/tree wardens
  • Anyone with relevant equipment or practical skills.
Interested in helping?
The success of Corsley's emergency planning relies heavily on the goodwill and generosity of volunteers within our community. If you would like to volunteer as an Emergency Warden or register as a Specialist, please contact the Corsley Parish Preparedness and Response Coordinator at CPCMT65@gmail.com

Please provide your name, preferred role (Warden, Specialist, or both), address and telephone numbers (mobile and landline (if available)). Please also indicate consent to join the to join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) WhatsApp Group.

Your support could help protect homes, speed up recovery — and may even save lives.

Thank you for helping to keep Corsley safe, resilient, and ready.


Wiltshire Connect
Alerts from Wiltshire Police

Massive proposed housing development
Land south of Frome bounded by Marston Road, B3092/railway line And A361 (Frome bypass) and including land to the south of the A361 Frome, Somerset

Search Mendip Council — Planning, Buildings and Land for 2021/1675/EOUT

Application for Outline Planning Permission for the erection of up to 1,700 dwellings (Use Class C3), two care homes (Use Class C3), 6.7 hectares of employment land (Use Classes E, B2 and B8), a mixed use local centre for primary school (Use Class F1), cafes/restaurant and convenience store (Use Class E) and other supporting social and physical infrastructure (Use Classes F1, F2 and E), provision of greenspace and other supporting ancillary works. All matters (Access (within the site), Layout, Scale, Appearance, Landscaping) reserved except for four new vehicular site access points from the existing highway. (Revisions & further information in respect of the Environmental Statement submitted 21.02.24).
Called in by the Secretary of State.
Decision issued date: Monday 3rd February 2025 (decision still not published as at 11th June 2026)

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Proposed housing development of land south of Frome bounded by Marston Road, B3092/railway line And A361 (Frome bypass) and including land to the south of the A361 Frome, Somerset

Existing site plan for development of land south Of Frome bounded by Marston Road, B3092/railway line And A361 (Frome bypass) and including land to the south of the A361 Frome, Somerset


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Wiltshire Council Flood Recovery Guide Wiltshire Council Flood Recovery Guide


Corsley Reading Rooms

We still need a Chair!

I'm pleased to report the appointment of two new Committee members. David Sharrocks is taking on the role of Treasurer and Mary King has also joined the committee. Both will be applying to the Charity Commission to become Trustees. Caroline Hutton presented the Annual Accounts (available on our website ) and we thanked her for being our Treasurer over the last two years.

We are still without a Chairperson and would also like to recruit someone who could look after publicity for our work and events.

Anyone interested please contact me (lizi.garrett@btinternet.com) or any of the committee members.

Until a new Chair is found, all communication sent to the following email address will be picked up by the Secretary, Liz Garrett: chairman@corsleyreadingroom.org.uk


Household batteries can now be collected as part of Wiltshire kerbside recycling service

Wiltshire Council are now able to collect some types of small batteries as part of our kerbside recycling service.

Put your small household batteries in clear, sealed sandwich bags on top of your blue lidded bin and they will be collected for recycling. Please do not put batteries out for collection earlier than this date.

The batteries you can put out for collection are 'D', 'C', 'AA', 'AAA', 9V and button-type batteries. They will be kept separate from other recyclable materials on board the collection vehicles.


MyWilts online reporting

MyWilts is the new way to send reports to Wiltshire Council and replaces the MyWiltshire app.

What can I report using MyWilts?
  • Pot holes
  • Abandoned vehicles
  • Fly Tipping
  • Weather emergencies
  • Fraud
  • Dog mess
  • Graffiti
Over time more services will be added to MyWilts, making it simpler, quicker and easier to access the services digitally, when you choose to.

Why should you register for an account?
If you register for an account, you will receive updates as the case you reported progresses. You will also have access to view your historical cases and will be able to access additional services.

Using your mobile device?
You can download the new app now from the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android) by searching for ‘My Wilts’, or visit Wiltshire Council's website My Wilts

Diary Dates ‐ June

  • Wednesday 3rd

  • Coffee Morning (run by the Lite Bites team) ‐ 10.30 am to 12 noon, Corsley Reading Room

  • Monday 8th

  • Corsley Parish Council meeting to discuss audit documentation ‐ 7.30 pm, Corsley Reading Room

  • Tuesday 9th

  • Whitbourne Chapel Coffee Morning ‐ 10 am to 12 noon, Temple, BA12 7QN

  • Wednesday 10th

  • Crafternoon ‐ 3 to 5 pm, The Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade

  • Thursday 11th

  • Chapmanslade Parish Council meeting ‐ 7.30 pm, Chapmanslade Village Hall

  • Corsley WI ‐ 7.30 pm, Corsley Reading Room ‐ ‘Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney’, non-members welcome, £6 including refreshments

  • Thursday 18th

  • Community Church Coffee Morning ‐ 10 am to 12 noon, Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade

  • Wednesday 24th

  • Crafternoon ‐ 3 to 5 pm, The Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade

  • Sunday 28th

  • Sunday Brunch ‐ World Cup ‐ 10 am to 2 p m, Soisy Gardens, Westbury

      Rubbish and recycling collections

      June 2026

      █ Black box recycling (glass)
      Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 24th
      █ Mixed dry recycling (blue bin)
      Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 24th
      █ Black bin
      Thursday 4th and Thursday 18th
      █ Garden waste (green bin)
      Wednesday 3rd and Wednesday 17th
      Visit Wiltshire Council Waste Collection for more information on household waste.

      Corsley Lite Bites Lunch Club

      Soup Lunch For All!

      From the Lite Bites Team

      The Lite Bites Team will return in September after their well-earned summer break

      Maureen Willcox
      for the Lite Bites Team

      Monthly Village Coffee Morning

      (organised by members of the
      Lite Bites team)

      Every 1st Wednesday of the month

      10.30 am – 12 noon
      Corsley Reading Rooms

      Book-swap Table
      Finished your book and looking for another?

      Wiltshire Mobile Library

      Chapmanslade School
      Arrives 1.30 pm, departs 2.30 pm

      2026
      Wednesday 24th June
      Wednesday 8th July
      Wednesday 22nd July
      Wednesday 5th August
      Wednesday 19th August
      Wednesday 2nd September
      Wednesday 16th September
      Wednesday 30th September
      Wednesday 14th October
      Wednesday 28th October
      Wednesday 11th November
      Wednesday 25th November
      Wednesday 23rd December
      Wednesday 9th December

      Crafternoons

      Wednesday 10th and
      Wednesday 24th June
      3 ‐ 5 pm, Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade (in the gallery)

      Corsley Tennis Club

      Corsley Reading Room

      www.
      corsleyreadingroom.
      org.uk

      Residents of Corsley enjoy a discount on the published prices, so please do use your hall!

      Trustees
      Chris de Groot, Claire Firman-Ford,
      Liz Garrett, Jackie Jasper and
      David Sharrocks.
      Also on committee
      Jeremy Baker, Dee Crossland, Mary King and Kate Williams