Swindonian Blog Posts
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Athelstan the Musical
A group of talented creatives are bringing the story of King Athelstan to life. It’s all part of the summer celebrations to mark 1100 years since he became the First King of England.
Being staged for the first time in Malmesbury abbey, in July, is an original, interactive play, Athelstan: A United Kingdom.
RPA Lending a Hand
Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) is continuing its support for local families during the summer holidays. RPA is doing this through its Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.
The national HAF programme gets funding from the Department of Education through Swindon Council. It aims to ensure that thousands of children, who usually receive free school meals, have access to nutritious, hot meals during the holidays. And while also enjoying free access to fun and engaging activities.
Swindon Polish Day
Swindon Polish Day in Queen’s Park on Sunday 9th June. The event runs from 12: – 18:00. ADMISSION IS FREE.
Join us for a day of music, culture, and community as we celebrate Polish Day in Swindon. Experience the lively performances of Kapela Drewutnia and enjoy the rich cultural tapestry that the Polish community brings to our town.
Athelstan Project Gets Lottery Funding
Volunteers behind the Athelstan 1100 Big Dig project in Malmesbury are celebrating. The reason being the receipt of a grant of £14,540 for this unique community heritage project taking place in July.
Swindon Irish Dance School Triumphs
Swindon Irish Dance School Triumphs. And who know we had an Irish dance school? Not me! Anyway. SWINDON dancers have become world champions in the most prestigious global, Irish dance competition.
Tom Holland Speaking in Malmesbury
Leading historian, broadcaster and podcast host Tom Holland will be the keynote speaker to open the new Athelstan Pilgrim Way. And his talk will also form part of Malmesbury’s events to celebrate the Athelstan 1100 anniversary this summer.
40. St Andrew’s North Swindon 13th C
St Andrew’s North Swindon – Blunsdon to be precise – isn’t a church I’m familiar with myself. But a Twitter chum, Lee, suggested I include it in Swindon in 50 More Buildings because it’s a delightful church and little known. So here it is.
39. 20 Fleet Street Swindon 1897
20 Fleet Street Swindon is in a sorry state. Even so it warrants a place in Swindon in 50 More Buildings? For this once fine building has had a varied history. One that I think should be recorded before it gets into a worse state and/or ends up ruined like its near neighbour at No 24 Fleet Street. Otherwise known as the Public Benefit Boot Company. The developers actions on the windows of that building are an utter travesty. That’s with ‘enforcement’ apparently …
38. Old Post Office Highworth
As a building, the Old Post Office Highworth, as pleasant as it is, is I daresay unremarkable. But the same isn’t true of erstwhile postmistress, Mabel Stranks. For she and her wartime exploits are the opposite of unremarkable.
Malmesbury to Light a Beacon
Malmesbury to Light a Beacon to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings. The town of Malmesbury will join the international programme of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on Thursday June 6. This will include the lighting of a beacon as a mark of remembrance and respect.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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