Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Swindon in 50 More Buildings
Swindon in 50 More Buildings. It is at last launched! I held the launch at Fika Coffee and Wine on Havelock Square. We had a full house and a fun time. But I’m been ill pretty much since then thus I’ve not got round to posting anything about it until now.
5 Swindon Things to Visit
5 Swindon Things to Do. #Obvs there’s much, much more than 5 things to do in Swindon. But in the interests of brevity I’ll limit this post to 5 historical and cultural things to do in Swindon.
St Saviour’s Church 1890
St Saviour’s Church, Ashford Road: 1890.
To talk about St Saviour’s we need firs to talk about Swindon’s railway churches.
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder comes to the Wyvern Theatre next month.
It’s with great delight that Phil&Ben Productions announce that their new production of the classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER is coming to the Wyvern theatre. It’ll be there in July, as part of its 2026 national tour.
Best Mates Launches New Initiative
Best Mates Launches New Initiative to connect local organizations.
Award-winning charity Best Mates hosted the first community impact round Table in May. Thus creating a space for organizations to share ideas, build connections and strengthen support across the community.
Wyvern 2026 Panto Stars Announced
Wyvern 2026 Panto Stars Announced.
BBC Radio 2 presenter and TV personality Richie Anderson will headline this year’s spectacular family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre. Joining him is Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jamie Leahey.
Music and Comedy this Weekend
Music and Comedy this Weekend in Old Town. The Town Gardens Bowl will play host to a weekend of outstanding live entertainment. It’s bringing together quick-witted comedy and celebrated music in the beautiful surroundings of one of Swindon’s most popular outdoor venues.
Scott Media and Best MatesÂ
Scott Media and Best Mates partner up to help reach more people.
A Swindon-based public relations agency is lending its expertise to help a local peer-support organisation reach more people in need of a helping hand.
CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SOLSTICE in style with Louise Muir Sage.
Synonymous with Wiltshire’s iconic Stonehenge, the summer solstice is being celebrated across the northern hemisphere on Sunday 21st June.
Reiki practitioner and founder of crystal emporium Something Kind of Woo, Louise Muir-Sage, is hosting a one-day retreat to mark this highlight of the spiritual calendar.
13. Milton Road Swindon 1895
Milton Road 1895.
If Commercial Road comprises part of the link between the new Swindon and the old, then Milton Road is the other part. It takes you down to Faringdon road, where, before you, is the GWR railway village.
New Space for Swindon’s Youngsters
New Space for Swindon’s Youngsters. A new 8-week project, titled Artsite Youth, launches this Saturday 6th June at Swindon Hub. The project will provide space for Swindon’s young people, with the aim of developing a longer-term dedicated space for them in the town centre.Â
Marketing Tribe get Brunel Centre
Marketing Tribe get Brunel Centre. Town centre shopping precinct The Brunel Swindon has appointed the Marketing Tribe to look after its marketing.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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