Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Joe McFadden Joins Rocky Cast
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to Swindon soon. It comes as part of a new world tour, featuring Holby City star and Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe Mcfadden as the Narrator.
1000 Downloads for Podcast
1000 Downloads for Podcast that tells the unvarnished truth about the world of social care. Hosted by Wiltshire social care specialist Janet Shreeve, the podcast explores the world of a system which is struggling to cope.
Transforming the Bothy Gardens
Transforming the Bothy Gardens. When Jules Gilleland and Mark Wheeler stumbled across a forgotten Georgian walled garden in Wiltshire during the height of the pandemic in December 2020, they were looking at more than a property. They’d discovered a wild, overgrown dream.
Wiltshire Author Celebrates Third Novel
Lis McDermott, a Royal Wootton Bassett-based author and poet, has released her third novel, The Identity Enigma.
Following the success of her debut novel, He is Not Worthy (2022), and her second novel, Echoes of Drowning, earlier this year, Lis hasn’t sat on her laurels. Indeed she continues to delight audiences with her powerful storytelling. While each of her novels stands alone, readers will enjoy the subtle crossovers of characters and settings, creating a unique thread that connects her works.
La Carbonara Italian Restaurant
La Carbonara Italian Restaurant on Westcott Place – on the way into town from the west side of the town – is cooking with gas again. As it were.
Brooks Academy of Irish Dancing
The Brooks Academy of Irish dancing, based in Swindon has had a presence n the town since 1997. Though you might have known it as the Boyd School before a 2017 merger.
Westlea Station Fireman Santa
Westlea Station Fireman Santa – what a lovely thing this is. A gorgeous, festive community event that delights West Swindon’s families and raises money for charity – the Firefighters Charity – as it goes.
Malmesbury Benefits from Athelstan Project
Malmesbury is measuring the success of its Athelstan 1100 project which marked the anniversary of Athelsan becoming the first king of all England.
Cinderella at the Wyvern
Cinderella at the Wyvern. Yep. It’s Panto time again. And for 2024 the Wyvern Theatre are serving up that Christmas classic, Cinderella.
New Grant Launched
New Grant Launched to help give young people access to the outdoors. Leading educational charity The Ernest Cook Trust is piloting a new grant scheme. Its aim to help organisations provide opportunities for young people to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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