Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Awards for Two Swindon Volunteers
Two Swindon volunteers with Big Breakfast Plus have each received a ‘hidden heroes’ award after the charity they support nominated them. Angela Proctor and Jim McCloud both volunteer with Big Breakfast Plus. The charity provides breakfasts seven days a week for homeless and hungry people in Swindon, operating from the Pilgrim Centre in Regent Street.
Ghost the Musical
Ghost the Musical runs at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon from Wednesday the 23rd April to Saturday the 26th April 2025.
Signal Youth Festival Returns
Signal Youth Festival Returns for a second year. Swindon’s only festival dedicated to showcasing and celebrating youth arts returns this summer for its second year. Signal Festival, organised by Prime Theatre, is a partnership between the town’s venues, organisations and freelancers. They all work together to support, showcase, and inspire young creatives aged 11–25.
Janet Shreeve Chairs BusinessWise
Wiltshire businesswoman, Janet Shreeve from Shreeve Care Services, has been appointed Vice Chair of Swindon’s long-standing business referral group, BusinessWise.
The independent, not for profit business group is one of the most established in the town and the county. It has a history dating back more than ten years. Business owners attending the networking group which operates a ‘single seat’ model – only one person representing each business discipline can join.
Paralympian to Speak at RWB Library
Paralympian to Speak at RWB Library. Paralympian, commentator, and author Louise Hunt Skelley PLY will host a talk at Royal Wootton Bassett Library. In it she’ll share insights from her newly-released memoir What’s Wrong with You? Redefining What’s Possible. Unapologetically & Unstoppable.
Aurelie Runs for Prospect
Aurelie Runs for Prospect. She’s going to Eat, Sleep, Run…Repeat (for 48 hours!) to Support Prospect Hospice. Aurélie Soulier, 43, is set to undertake a series of demanding physical challenges in May to raise funds for Prospect Hospice, in honour of her late friend, Judith.
Fika Coffee Shop Swindon
Fika Coffee Shop Swindon. Alerted by Facebook (it has its uses – as awful as it often is) to the existence of this place, I today hurtled down town to try it out. Well, I did need to go to town anyway so I had a good excuse.
Malmesbury Marking VE Day Anniversary
Malmesbury Marking VE Day Anniversary. The town of Malmesbury will join the international programme of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8th May. The celebrations will include the lighting of a beacon as a mark of remembrance and respect.
Scott Media Backs Award
Scott Media Backs Award that shines a spotlight on women solopreneurs. The prestigious Best Businesswomen Awards are again supported this year by Swindon-based PR agency Scott Media.For a third year, Fiona Scott, Scott Media’s Managing Director, is sponsoring the Best Solopreneur category. This category is open to female entrepreneurs who are blazing a trail in their sector.
GLASS CROWN FOR BOTHY GARDENS
GLASS CROWN FOR BOTHY GARDENS’ historic Victorian greenhouse. Bothy Gardens’ Victorian glass greenhouse is reaching the end of its long-awaited restoration. It’s receiving its glass roof ahead of the site’s first open day on Saturday May 10th.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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