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DOUBLE PARALYMPIAN MEDALLIST JOINS JUDO ROADSHOW
DOUBLE PARALYMPIAN MEDALLIST JOINS JUDO ROADSHOW. Paralympic gold and bronze medallist, Chris Hunt Skelley MBE is one of the elite world class judoka who has joined the Paris Roadshow launched by British Judo. It’s aim to inspire grass roots clubs across the UK.
Santa Story Time With RPA
Santa Story Time With RPA. Swindon’s leading performing arts company, Revolution Performing Arts (RPA), is offering children and their parents the opportunity to meet, greet and enjoy a story-time session with Santa in the run-up to Christmas.
50. Unity Place Zurich Building 2023
Unity Place Zurich Building.
Hurrah! At LAST I’ve made it to No 50 in this Swindon in 50 More Buildings blog series. I began it back in the before times, in 2019, with this piece about the County Ground Hotel. But then the pandemic got in the way. And then a joint authorship of a book about West Swindon interfered. But at last I’m here. I have intention of turning these fifty blog posts into a physical book. With hopes that it doesn’t take me a further five years!
Christmas Care in Swindon
Christmas Care in Swindon. People in Swindon facing homelessness, hunger or isolation this Christmas will get a lifeline. And it’s all thanks to a charity offering support over the festive period.
6 Top Plant Expert Tips
6 Top Plant Expert Tips. Plant expert Mark Wheeler, the new owner of a Wiltshire walled garden and a Grade II* listed Bothy, has shared his winter tips for keen gardeners. He’s complied the list to help gardeners enjoy the current season and prepare their outside space for 2025.
28. Caipirinha Brazilian Cocktail
The Caipirinha Brazilian Cocktail brings me back to making an entry in the Swindon in 50 Drinks series. It’s been a while. I enjoyed one of these last night at Recanto on Commerical Road in Swindon.
Doughnut Flavour Honours Doughnut Dollies
Doughnut Flavour Honours Doughnut Dollies. Artisan bakers Pipp & Co are releasing a special doughnut this November. It’s a tribute to the Salvation Army’s ‘Doughnut Dollies’ who supported the Allies, during the First World War.
Farm Fun for Cinderella Cast
Farm Fun for Cinderella Cast.The Wyvern Theatre ‘went to the ball’ this week. They had the pleasure of welcoming their enchanting 2024 Panto cast to Swindon for the official launch of Cinderella. Cast members gathered at Roves Farm for a pumpkin-tastic photoshoot that would enchant any Fairy Godmother. Set against a backdrop of vibrant autumn colours and a barn filled with magical pumpkins, the cast embraced the playful atmosphere of the day as they donned their colourful costumes.
Tikka Tikka Indian Restaurant
Today I tried out the Tikka Tikka Indian Restaurant at the top of Vic Hill, in Old Town. And overall impressions are rather positive I must say. So what’s their offering, I hear you cry? Well as their website proclaims, it’s Indian tapas, grill and cocktails. ‘Our chefs provide authentic Indian tapas and main dishes with a modern twist.
Paralympian Launches Life Story
Paralympian Launches Life Story. Former British wheelchair tennis player Louise Hunt Skelley PLY has launched her first book ‘What’s Wrong With You? Redefining What’s Possible. Unapologetically & Unstoppable’.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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