Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
ART HISTORIAN COMES TO WILTSHIRE
ART HISTORIAN COMES TO WILTSHIRE TO CHALLENGE THE ALLEGED RIVALRY BETWEEN the famed artists TURNER & CONSTABLE.
Victorian Cemetery Chapel Consultation
Victorian Cemetery Chapel Consultation. Malmesbury Town Council is to stage two open days and public meeting. The future of the old Victorian chapel in Malmesbury is in the spotlight. And Malmesbury Town Council are asking for ideas on how the community could use it.
Sean Harper Running London Landmarks
Swindon business owner, Sean Harper running London Landmarks half marathon for Swindon charity, Best Mates.
Coate Water Mini Golf
Coate Water Mini Golf – a much-loved activity – and not long now to the summer season.
Last summer I had my Surrey-based granddaughter staying with me for a few days. In an action-packed week, we took in the Roman Baths (in Bath #Obvs) Museum and Art Swindon (a big hit) and the mini-golf at Coate Water. The latter only recently re-opened after being closed since the pandemic. Gosh what an excellent pretext for closing, or rather failing to reopen, leisure and cultural facilities that was. Gosh what an excellent pretext for closing, or rather failing to reopen, leisure and cultural facilities that was.
Open Studios Final Call
Time is running out! The deadline is midnight on Monday 31st March for anyone wishing to register for the 2025 Swindon Open Studios (SOS) Community Art event this September.
Webinar Spotlights Employment Law Changes
Webinar Spotlights Employment Law Changes. Leading HR advisers are running an open webinar to help businesses get to grips with and navigate employment law changes. The changes are coming into force from April.
The free webinar, which will run on Thursday March 27, from midday to 1pm, is being staged by the HR Dept. It’s open to all businesses, as well as their many clients.
Rob Curtis Running Half Marathon
Swindon-based digital marketing specialist Rob Curtis is hitting the pavement for a cause close to his heart. Rob will be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise funds for the charity Best Mates.
Don Rogers Footballing Legend
Don Rogers Footballing Legend. So – here we have a guest post from my chum Chris Eley. It begs the question, was Don Rogers Swindon Town’s greatest player?
Donald Edward Rogers entered the world on 25th October 1945 in Paulton, Somerset. He Joined Swindon Town in January 1961 aged 15. He turned professional in October 1962 and made his debut in November 1962. In his first spell at the club he played 400 games and scored 147 goals. During that time he helped Town win promotion from the Third to the Second Division twice and win the Anglo-Italian Cup in 1970. He also scored two goals when the then Third Division Swindon beat the mighty Arsenal 3-1 at Wembley to win the League Cup in 1969.
OPPORTUNITY FOR GRASSROOTS MUSICIANS
New OPPORTUNITY FOR GRASSROOTS MUSICIANS IN SWINDON’S BELOVED CONCERT VENUE. With the longer days upon us and a glimpse of summer in the sky, it’s not long until Town Gardens welcomes visitors back for their famous free Sunday bandstand concerts.
Parajudo champion starts mentorship
Paralympic champion, Chris Hunt Skelley MBE, has announced the launch of his Hunt-Skelley Masterclass, to judo, Brazilian jiujitsu and martial arts groups. Thus offering the opportunity for Chris to work inclusively with anyone who loves their sport.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
