Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Buckhurst Sport’s Pavilion Renovated
Buckhurst Sport's Pavilion Renovated. With great pleasure, South Swindon Parish Council announces he successful completion of the Buckhurst sports pavilion renovation . This renovation forms part of the Buckhust field improvement plan.It's been a good few days for...
Golden Lion Bridge Mural Refreshed
Golden Lion Bridge Mural Refreshed by Swindon artist Tim Carroll. Made possible by Artsite and the Post Modern and Swindon Borough Council, the Golden Lion Bridge mural, first painted by Ken White in 1976, has had a refresh fit for the 21st century.
Intelligent Dialogue Wins Major Contract
Intelligent Dialogue Wins Major Contract. Wiltshire training consultancy Intelligent Dialogue has won a major contract. It’s with UK-wide plant hire company Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland. It’s aimed at supporting a new leadership development programme for its depot and branch managers. One that will help them to provide exceptional customer service. It’s all part of its five-year strategy: Sunbelt 4.0.
Athelstan Museum Volunteer Call
Athelstan Museum Volunteer Call. The Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury is appealing for more volunteers to come forward during Volunteer Week (Monday June 2 to Sunday June 8). The museum is the central hub for local history in the town. All with exhibitions about Athelstan and Malmesbury’s history. It has on permanent display, an original watercolour of Malmesbury Abbey painted by the celebrated artist J. M. W. Turner.
The Swindon Crocodile Returns
The Swindon Crocodile Returns. Though known as, and loved by, generations of Swindonians, as a crocodile, this exhibit is in fact, a gharial.
Chilvester Financial Expands
Chilvester Financial Expands with two new offices. In opening new branches in Bristol and Newbury, Wiltshire-based financial planning firm, Chilvester Financial, has expanded its reach along the M4 corridor.
Made in Swindon
Made in Swindon: a social history. 1840s-1940s. Edited by Philip Garrahan – a new book that I must flag up to you all.
Panto 2025 Cast Announced
Panto 2025 Cast Announced. Imagine Theatre and the Wyvern Theatre announce with delight that popular professional quizzer and performer, The Chase’s Jenny Ryan, is set to star in the Wyvern’s popular annual family pantomime Sleeping Beauty.
Finance Company Supports Charities
Finance Company Supports Charities. Local Finance company Southby & Co Financial Planning are supporting several Wiltshire charities. That’s all thanks to a £5,000 gift which came from winning a prestigious industry award.
Pipp & Co Vegan Doughnut
Pipp & Co Vegan Doughnut. Doughnut makers Pipp & Co have launched a vegan doughnut to ensure plant-based food lovers don’t miss out on their delicious treats.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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