Keith MacDonald (Chairman)

I’ve lived and worked in Wiltshire for many years, the last 14 here in Ogbourne St.George, which has been home for my children for their entire lives. I’ve started helping Paul Scott to maintain this website, so as to encourage better communication. I’m also keen to encourage positive action to maintain and improve the parish for the benefit of us all.

Telephone 841473 or email keith at the-sanctuary.biz

Keith Wallace

I have been a resident in the village since 1985, though having lived in the Swindon area for 25 years prior to our move to Ogbourne, the village was well known to my wife and me. In the last few years I have reduced my business commitments and charitable activities. I have just retired as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Prospect Hospice in Wroughton and as a member of the ProHelp Group in Swindon. This will give me more time to serve the community in my own village, which has given me so much pleasure over the last twenty years.

Telephone: 841405

Kevin Howard

Sarah and I chose to live in a village after many years of urban life because we both grew up in rural communities and firmly believe that villages are the heart of what it means to be British. Unlike many villages today, Ogbourne St. George, though small, still has a School, a Church, and other amenities that make it special. I firmly believe in village life and the benefits it brings, as demonstrated by my work with the Parish Plan and my membership of the cribbage team. Having lived in many places across the UK; I have a breadth of experience which I bring in support of my fellow Councillors. I am pleased to be on the Parish Council and hope that together we can ensure that Ogbourne St. George remains a pleasant community to live in.

Telephone: 841387

Michelle Cook

I have lived in the village on and off all my life. As have many generations of my family before me there for I have seen many changes over the years. I am a complete novice when it comes to council matters but hope to be up to speed in different areas as the time passes. I also like to think I’m approachable with any concerns people may have.

Telephone: 841543

Richard Illife

I have been in the village for 38 years and my wife’s family have farmed land around it for over 100. I have had a very high rate of attendance at Parish Council meetings over the years and am familiar with procedure and the general run of issues that arise. I organised the village petition that led to the street lighting being improved and chaired the production of the first Emergency Plan for the Parish. I will support all issues leading to good use of Community services, and any representations to Wiltshire Council that will retain or improve services and facilities in the Parish. I will therefore represent the electorate’s views on all relevant private, community and business matters that are of concern to Parish people.

Telephone: 841282

Timothy George

Richenda and I first came to the village in 1986, but spent some years abroad, in Nepal, before settling here permanently. We have both been active in village life. I was for many years a Governor of the School, and Chairman for two; and I am a Lay Minister in the Church. The Parish Council has a potentially important role in ensuring that village life is vibrant and in reflecting village views to Wiltshire Council. I look forward to serving the village in any way that I can.

Telephone: 841278

Wendy Reardon-Smith

Telephone: 841…

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Parish Clerk

Cliff Freeman

Jackie and I have lived in the village since 1977 and I was asked to be Clerk the following year.  During these years the village has moved with the times, some would say for the better, but losing shops, Post Office, filling station and garage, one may consider detrimental.  Our four children all attended the village school for which Jackie was an active member of the PTA and I served as a Governor for many years.  We feel it is a privilege to live in such idyllic surroundings and through my role as Clerk help to contribute to the effective working of the Parish Council.

Telephone 840011.