Rob, founder of the Swindon-based marketing company in 2022 is hosting a talk for attendees at the expo. Expo. In it he’ll urge ambitious businesses to be to embrace bold and strategic thinking in their companies. And abandon the concept of ‘playing it safe’. The business event takes place on Thursday 10th of July.
‘I can’t wait for the South West Business Expo in Swindon. It’s always a great event, and anyone looking to grow their business or their community should attend,’ said Rob.
Rob Curtis Speaking at Expo – Rob Curtis in front of a plain wall
The title
Rob’s entitled his talk ‘Disrupt or be Disrupted: Staying Ahead of the Curve’.
I’m eager to share my story with The Pursuit Agency. And to talk about being bold and brave when it comes to your business,’ continued Rob. ‘I hope to bring visitors to the attention of the opportunities in a chaotic and fast-paced modern marketing environment. People will takeaway practical tools they can immediately apply to their businesses. I also hope to bring a unique perspective on neurodivergence in leadership by talking about my experience as a business leader with ADHD.’
The aim of Rob’s talk is to spark fresh thinking and leave attendees with permission to be bold in their businesses.
Alec Jones, Director of Great British Expos commented on Rob Curtis being a speaker at the EXPO.
‘We’re thrilled to welcome local entrepreneur Rob Curtis to the stage at this year’s South West Expo in Swindon,’ Alec said. ‘Rob’s journey, vision, and passion for business well reflects the entrepreneurial spirit we celebrate at Great British Expos. His insights will no doubt inspire and empower out attendees to think bigger and act bolder.’
The Pursuit Agency helps businesses to become visible using a range of digital marketing tactics. They include SEO, pay per click and content marketing.
Creative Holiday Sessions Return. Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) is once again inviting children aged 4 to 16 to enjoy four weeks of performing arts-based summer fun at venues across Swindon and Wiltshire.
RPA has designed the sessions to be joyful & inclusive sessions. They’ll nurture confidence and self-expression in a warm, supportive environment. All families are welcome to book. And for those not receiving HAF or FUEL support, private places are available.
RPA Founder Fi Da Silva Adams said ‘Every summer, we see the incredible difference these sessions make for children. Whether it’s growing in confidence, finding their voice or simply having fun, they leave feeling uplifted and proud. We’re thrilled to be welcoming all families again this year and to make the programme as accessible as possible.’
Creative Holiday Sessions Return- children taking part in RPA activity
When and what and where
Running from 28 July to 21 August 2025, the sessions include singing, drama, dancing, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. Trained performing arts professionals will deliver all the activities. All in a pressure-free setting that encourages creativity and builds self-esteem.
Venues include:
The Croft Primary School in Swindon (9am–1pm)
Royal Wootton Bassett Infants
Sheldon School in Chippenham (both 10am–2pm).
and — for the first time — St Joseph’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School in Malmesbury (10am–2pm).
Wraparound care is also available at the Malmesbury site from 8am to 5.30pm, offering extra flexibility for working families.
Fi added: ‘Returning to St Joseph’s is something so special for me. I went to this school as a child, so bringing RPA here feels like coming full circle. I know first-hand how important it is for children to feel seen and heard. And it means the world to be offering that at a place that helped shape who I am.’
Headteacher Paul Bacon of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School said:
‘We’re delighted to welcome Revolution Performing Arts this summer. Their child-led, inclusive approach is a perfect fit for our school. It’s fantastic to be able to offer wraparound care alongside these inspiring creative sessions.’
Private places are available for £20 per day. RPA also accepts tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers, helping more families access quality, enriching holiday childcare.
Revolution Performing Arts runs classes across Swindon, North Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. All helping young people grow in confidence, creativity and self-expression through the performing arts. Every session is a nurturing, inclusive space that celebrates children for who they are. And supports them as they find their voice – both as individuals and as part of a team.
Accountant Running for Wiltshire Treehouse. It’s ever fab to share stories of businesses doing their thing for various charities. This time it’s Sally Holland, partner at Swindon based PPS Chartered Accountants lacing up her trail shoes. She’s taking on a 50-kilometre ultramarathon this July. And it’s all in support of bereavement charity Wiltshire Treehouse.
On Sunday 13th July, Sally will take part in the Race to the Stones. This is a scenic but tough trail run along Britain’s oldest path, the Ridgeway. It covers 50km from Wantage to Avebury. It’s a challenge that combines Sally’s love for the outdoors with her commitment to giving back to the local community.
Sally’s passion for running began somewhat unexpectedly.
‘I decided to go for a run one day. I’d never much liked it before,’ she said. ‘I went out with my mother-in-law then joined the Highworth Running Club. At length I started enjoying longer distances. It turns out I’m better suited to slow, steady endurance runs.’
Since then, Sally’s running journey has included everything from the London Marathon – she ran that in 2015, to 100km endurance events. A self-confessed fan of cross-country trails, she’s even managed to convince a few friends to join her in the mud along the way.
Accountant Running for Wiltshire Treehouse – Sally Holland in her running gear
Personal goals – and more
This year’s challenge is about more than personal goals. ‘I’m running the 50K to raise money for Wiltshire Treehouse,’ Sally explained. ‘They do incredible work supporting children and young people grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or other loved one. It’s such an important cause and I’m proud to be helping raise awareness and funds for them.’
Sally won’t be running alone. Two of her close friends will be taking on the ultramarathon with her, making it a shared challenge and celebration of friendship and resilience.
PPS Chartered Accountants has before supported Wiltshire Treehouse through its business charity breakfasts. They raised over £400 at their event in March. Sally’s personal fundraising adds another layer to the company’s ongoing commitment to the community.
‘This run is going to be tough, but so worth it,’ said Sally. ‘I do it because:
I love the freedom of being outdoors
The challenge of pushing myself, and, in this case, knowing that it’s for a super important cause.’
Swindon Dance Hosting Art Exhibition. Swindon Town Hall has been bustling with activity as it prepares for an art exhibition by local artist Sheryll K Fox. The Grade II listed building is home to Swindon Dance. And they’re proud to host the exhibition of original figurative and landscape paintings. Inspired in some cases, by their classes.
Artist Sheryll said, ‘I’ve been sketching in classes at Swindon Dance for more than a year. It’s been such a delight to work in this creative space with inspirational teachers and students. As well as paintings from these sessions, there’ll be a mix of landscapes and drama inspired works on display. I’m creating some brand-new pieces for the exhibition as well as sharing some paintings which I’ve never exhibited before.’
Swindon Dance Hosting Art Exhibition – artist Sheryll K Fox in her studio
The idea
The idea of mounting the art exhibition was that of Viv Slayford, Director and CEO of Swindon Dance. She said; ‘It’s been a joy to have Sheryll in the building sketching such a range of people enjoying some form of dance. From the professional artists we work with, to our students on the Centre for Advanced Training and some of our community classes. To see her sketches develop into finished artworks and watching this beautiful cultural building transform into an art gallery has been a wonderful experience. One that I hope our local communities will also enjoy.’
The exhibition titled ‘Moving Moments,’ will be open to the public for one evening only. Thursday 17th July, 5.30-7.30 pm (last entry 7 pm). You can book your free ticket here: https://swindondance.org.uk/events
Sarah, Vicky, Maille and Jan-Ming admiring Sheryll’s painting ‘Connections’. The painting features three of the dancers. It drew its inspiration from the ‘Making Connections’ inclusive monthly movement sessions that they attend at Swindon Dance.
PR Partnership Supporting Swindon Hub. Leading PR agency, Scott Media, is lending its support to a charity, that runs a community space for people and organisations in Swindon.
Swindon Hub, in the heart of Swindon town centre, is a place for people to:
connect
learn
and relax, using facilities which include a cafe, art displays, exhibitions, and workshops.
Supporting Swindon Hub – Swindon hub in swindon town centre
Supporters of Swindon
As a Swindon-based PR agency, and vocal supporters of the town, Scott Media are now partnering with Swindon Hub to help raise its profile. All by sharing stories and successes of the volunteers and those who use it, as well as promote events and generally support the Hub’s visibility in the area.
Lauren Roberts, media consultant with Scott Media, said: ‘We’re working together with Swindon Hub so more people within the town know about this fantastic resource. We also plan to promote it to areas and villages beyond Swindon. Places that may not have their own hub or community space and whose residents may want to benefit from what Swindon Hub has to offer.
PR Partnership Supporting Swindon Hub – Lauren Roberts of Scott Media
‘This is such a positive partnership. One where we can use our media skills to support a cause that aligns with our community values. And in the town where our business was founded, where I grew up and where our founder, Fiona Scott, lives. Swindon has been such a big part of my life. So being able to support a space like Swindon Hub, that brings people together, offers so much to the community, and creates real impact, is something we’re proud to be a part of.’
Swindon Hub is open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday. It’s based at 36 The Parade – what used to be the River Island store.
For more information, visithttps://swindonhub.org.uk/.
Scott Media specialises in PR and marketing services for small business and entrepreneurs. For information visit https://scottmedia.uk/.
