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.
Film Classics at the Bowl
Film Classics at the Bowl. It’s lights, camera, action and open air as two much-loved cinematic classics come to the big screen at the Town Gardens Bowl this September.Â
The Town Gardens Bowl will become an open-air cinema for two nights. Thus offering audiences the chance to enjoy a film in the unique surroundings of the Town Gardens.
Financial Advisors Counting Steps
Financial Advisors Counting Steps for charity.
WROUGHTON-based financial advisers take on their next fundraising challenge. They’re running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse.
Art Auction for Prospect
Art Auction for Prospect. All money raised through the auction will go to Prospect Hospice, Swindon.
Best Mates Raise £10,889
Best Mates Raise £10,889 TO HELP SUPPORT PEOPLE THROUGH LIFE’S TOUGHEST MOMENTS.
A charity golf day attended by 84 golfers has raised £10,889. The money will help Best Mates continue supporting people facing some of life’s toughest moments.
Open Day at Christ Church
Open Day at Christ Church. Working Lives in Bloom: Flower Festival and Heritage. Saturday 19 September 2026, 1pm–4pm.
Art Club Celebrates Children’s Artwork
Art Club Celebrates Children’s Artwork. Let’s Create Art Club, Swindon’s largest children’s visual arts organisation, celebrates their summer art competition winners with an exhibition at Richard Jefferies Museum.
Malmesbury is for Art Lovers
Malmesbury is for Art Lovers this coming September.
A trio of events are being planned for art lovers of all ages across Malmesbury next month. For then the town turns into a vibrant canvas. One celebrating local talent, creativity, and community spirit.
Longevity at a Local Level
Longevity at a Local Level as Swindon electricians celebrate business growth.
One of Swindon’s most successful electrical contractors, TECC Ltd, is celebrating a move to their biggest premises to date. All in their 20th year serving the community.
19. Broad Street and Manchester Road
Broad Street and Manchester Road.
With the County Ground to our right we’re now taking a left turn onto Broad Street – and then to Manchester Road – see the circled area on the map below.Â
Care Show Announces Keynote Speaker
Care Show Announces Keynote Speaker.
The Care Show Swindon has announced its keynote speaker for its autumn event: Becky Wall BEM. She’s the co-director of the prestigious Loo of The Year Awards, a quality system that celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
