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Swindon news, views, history and culture
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.
Birthday Bash Raises Cash
10th Birthday Bash Raises Cash for local charity, Best Mates. Calne-based Black Nova Designs, a well-known provider of web design, hosting, and IT, dedicated their birthday celebration to fundraise for mental health charity, Best Mates.
Artisan Bakery Wins ‘Best Doughnut’
Artisan bakery Pipp & Co has scooped the Best Doughnut category in PETA’s 2025 Vegan Food Awards just a few months after launching its vegan range. The bakery’s rhubarb and ginger jam doughnut was the stand out winner at this year’s annual awards, run by PETA – the UK-based charity dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals.
Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers
Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers is playing at the Wyvern Theatre this week – upto and including Saturday 25th October.
A Fulltone Orchestral Christmas
A Fulltone Orchestral Christmas. Prepare for an enchanting yuletide treat as The Fulltone Orchestra presents An Orchestral Christmas on Sunday 14 December 2025 at Marlborough College Memorial Hall, with none other than Aled Jones MBE. Audiences can enjoy two magical performances. First a matinee at 2.30pm and an evening show at 6.00pm. The latter featuring The Snowman narrated by the much-loved national treasure.
Future of Swindon Wyvern Theatre
There’s been many reports and rumours circulating online recently. All claiming that the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon would soon be closing its doors. We can state, quite categorically, this is NOT the case.
Trafalgar Theatres’ current contract with Swindon Borough Council runs until 2029. Until then, we continue to have a packed programme of shows and events at the Wyvern.
New Vinyl and CD Fair
New Vinyl and CD Fair. Swindon Hub, in the town centre, is teaming up with former volunteer and local record trader Fred Alves to launch a new vinyl and CD fair this November.Â
Ernest Cook Trust Grant Available
Ernest Cook Trust Grant Available. National educational charity, the Ernest Cook Trust, is investing in the future of outdoor learning in Swindon and Wiltshire. They’re offering a grant worth up to £60,000 for charitable and non-profit organisations committed to getting young people outdoors.
PERFORMING ARTS’ FOUNDER WINS GOLD
PERFORMING ARTS’ FOUNDER WINS GOLD AT BEST BUSINESS WOMEN AWARDS.
Swindon-based entrepreneur Fi Da Silva-Adams is a Gold Winner! Where and for what I hear you cry?! She recieved the award at the prestigious Best Business Women Awards 2025. That’s the UK’s largest celebration of female business talent.
Malmesbury’s Christmas shopping night
Malmesbury’s Christmas shopping night will have stalls, Santa and season’s greetings. A record number of stallholders have applied to set up at this year’s Malmesbury late-night shopping. It looks set to be bigger and better than ever.
A Health Hydro Visit
A Health Hydro Visit.
A few weeks ago I’d booked myself on a tour of the Health Hydro – AKA – Milton Road Baths. In the event, I couldn’t make it – family ties etc. So I asked a chum and fellow Swindon Heritage Preservation Trust, trustee for a few words on the topic.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
