Swindonian Blog Posts
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New Sexual Harassment Rules
Employers are being urged to take note of new rules around sexual harassment in the workplace.
Experts at Swindon-based HR Dept say the Worker Protection Act, coming into force in October, places the onus on employers taking steps to prevent sexual harassment.
Big Breakfast With Added Fruit
Homeless and hungry people in Swindon are getting the chance to enjoy their five-a-day thanks to town charity Big Breakfast Plus.The charity, that provides breakfast seven days a week from its base at The Pilgrim Centre, is now offering take-away fruit bags to its visitors.
RPA Announces Casting Date
PA Announces Casting Date. Leading south west performing arts company, Revolution Performing Arts, is seeking young people to audition. They want them to try out for its upcoming production of the National Theatre’s Connections play Tuesday by playwright Alison Carr. It’ll be taking place in Gloucestershire next year.
Swindon Hub Seeks New Trustees
Swindon Hub Seeks New Trustees o Support its Growing Community Effect.
Baptist School/Albion Club
The Baptist School Bridge Street represents a classic example of me not following my own advice of ‘looking up’. Because, when someone posted a picture of what you see below and asked if anyone knew where it was I had to plead ignorance. Despite it being a building I’ve walked past countless times.
Son of Swindon’s Swimming Challenge
Son of Swindon’s Swimming Challenge. A Swindon-born Royal Navy officer’s 200-day challenge puts swimming in the spotlight.
Wroughton Spring
Wroughton Spring. Who knew? Well not me that’s for sure. Not until I saw a photograph of this X-marks-the-spot stone plaque somewhere on social media.
49. The Bothy at Burderop 1730s
The Bothy at Burderop, in the walled garden that once belonged to Burderop Manor is going to make an unusual and terrific home. A simply delightful couple, Jules Gilleland and Mark Wheeler, are converting the bothy, and the walled garden in which it sits, into a home. See more about the bothy gardens and the couple’s plans for it here: https://swindonian.me/2024/08/30/introducing-bothy-gardens/
Malmesbury Links to Ukraine City
Malmesbury Town Council has signed an official friendship agreement with the Ukrainian city of Cherkasy. Its aim to cement a growing relationship of support and mutual respect.
The Dementia Bus
The Dementia Bus run by training2care visited Swindon’s civic offices this week. So I popped there to check it out and to have a chat and see what it’s about.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
