Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Railway Village Victorian Christmas
Railway Village Victorian Christmas. Step back in time this Christmas with the Railway Village Museum at 34 Faringdon Road. Explore Victorian Christmas traditions in the cottage. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life during the festive season.
PLANS TO RE-INVENT APSLEY HOUSE
PLANS TO RE-INVENT APSLEY HOUSE. YOUNG entrepreneur Arthur Dallimer has submitted plans to Swindon Council. The plans set out his future vision for the town’s former museum and art gallery, Apsley House.
NSPCC FUNDRAISING TREE FESTIVAL
NSPCC FUNDRAISING TREE FESTIVAL. A town centre Christmas tree takes centre stage for an NSPCC fundraising festival.
RPA Repeating Support for Children
Swindon’s leading performing arts company, Revolution Performing Arts (RPA), will be continuing its support of struggling Swindon families over the festive period. They’ll be providing hot meals and a series of creative activities at settings across the town.
Social Scaffolding Art Collective
The Social Scaffolding art collective is exhibiting immersive, interactive and participatory art in Swindon.
Their Outlet Centre (unit 9) exhibition is open to the public to drop in from 11th November – 26th November, 12pm – 5pm, Wednesday – Sunday.
Creative Agency Gels with Visual PR
Creative Agency Gels with Visual PR and sign up to their talk show style broadcasts. Visual PR has signed up leading branding, web design and marketing company GEL Studios. They’re due to start broadcasting for the agency this month.
Big Breakfast Plus Swindon
Big Breakfast Plus – feeding the hungry in Swindon. What follows is an account of a typical Big Breakfast Plus shift.
Community Engages With Light Trail
With much excitement South Swindon Parish Council reveal for the community more information about the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail. It’s taking place at the Town Gardens for December 2023.
Swindon’s Heritage Public Event
Swindon Borough Council invites you to attend a public event about Swindon’s heritage and plans for its future.
27. Vodka
Vodka – one of the few spirits that I’ll drink on the odd occasion. Though, in general, I’m more about the wine, the beer and the Champagne. In my youth I’d often have a vodka and lime when I’d had enough beer. Blimey – I couldn’t do it now. I can’t bear gin, so if I’m in a cocktail mood then it has to be vodka or rum based.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
