Born Again Swindonian
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Born Again Swindonian
I moved to Swindon back in the 1990s from a part of the country that had been devastated by the 1980s pit closures. So coming here to Swindon was truly like coming to the land of milk and honey. I was afforded opportunities and facilities that were not easily obtainable back in my part of Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire. And that’s partly, but not entirely, what lays behind my fondness for, and advocacy of, Swindon and the decision to build this Swindon-centric blog. Don’t get me wrong: I’m as aware as anyone of what could be different and better. I simply try to look beyond that and see what’s beyond that – and there’s lots. As this blog can testify.Latest Swindon Ramblings
I’m always looking for new and interesting angles to share when out and about in Swindon.
Marilyn Trew Artist
Where many creatives that I speak to have a shared tale of, if not parental antagonism to them pursuing art, then at least apathy and lack of support. But not so for Marilyn Trew artist.
Eastcott Window Wanderland
March 4th 2019 How wonderful it is to be writing about Eastcott window wanderland - yet another brilliant community 'thing' organised by the better than brilliant Eastcott community group - based at Savernake Street Community Hall. They're jolly good at 'things' it...
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When I’m not being Born again Swindonian and writing Swindon-related books I offer proofreading, editing and writing services as AA Editorial Services.
Food, drink and cafe culture
Swindon has a burgeoning independent eating and coffee scene. You’ll find write-ups on just some of them here.
Heritage, culture and the arts
Swindon is so much more than its rich and varied industrial history. It’s been described as a surprising creative hotspot. And it is. Read some of the posts in this section and you’ll see for yourself. I’ve lumped heritage together with arts and creativity because so often they are intertwined. The image shows the front cover of an issue of the very splendid Swindon Heritage magazine. Always worth a read
Swindon in business
A departure here from the rest of the site. Here are posts about Swindon businesses – many of them start ups like my own AA Editorial Services. Some, but not all, are paid advertorials. I have to earn a crust. That said, I know all of them personally, I’ve met them in some business capacity. I do business with many of them & trust in the rest.
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Things to celebrate in Swindon
Find out more about the starting point of this blog. My non-definitive list of ten things to celebrate about Swindon.
Swindon's sons & daughters
A whole host of writers, actors, musicians and other notable people have connections with, or roots in, Swindon. Read about some of them here. The sculpture in the photo is of the Swindon-born actress Diana Dors. It’s located outside the Shaw Ridge cinema complex in West Swindon.
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