Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
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.
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.
Para-Badminton Player Show Speaker
The revitalised care show taking place in January 2026, in Swindon Wiltshire, has announced Para-badminton player David Follett as their guest speaker.
Christmas Gifts for Ukraine Children
Christmas Gifts for Ukraine Children. As Christmas decorations appear across Swindon, the Swindon Humanitarian Aid Partnership (SHAP) plans to bring some festive joy to children in the worst-hit areas of Ukraine.
Book Launch 25th October
Book Launch 25th October.
At LAST! I’ve managed to bring to fruition my Swindon in 50 More Buildings project – begun on the blog before the pandemic.
Free Festive Activities in Town Gardens
Free Festive Activities in Town Gardens. Following four years of the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail in the Town Gardens, South Swindon Parish Council has decided to deliver something different for 2025. Thus the focus, this year, is on developing a free-to-access series of activities in the Town Gardens.
Veterans Chat and Chew
Veterans’ Chat’N’Chew at Fika Coffee and Wine in Swindon town centre.
So this little post is to flag up a rather lovely initiative: chat ‘n’ chew sessions for veterans in the Fika coffee shop on Havelock Square in Swindon town centre.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
