Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Three West Swindon Writers Collaborate
Three West Swindon writers collaborate. Angela Atkinson, Frances Bevan and Roger Ogle have come together to author a book all about West Swindon, where all three live.
DADDY/DAUGHTER CLUB-TO-CLUB CHALLENGE
After eight years, Mia Davis (14) decided to replace her cheerleading shoes with a pair of rugby boots to play in the girls’ section of Swindon Supermarine Rugby Football Club.
RPA Classes for Wiltshire Teens
RPA Rapport Community Interest Company (CIC) has launched new performing arts classes for teenagers in Swindon and North Wiltshire.
Pour Over at Pour Bois
Well – I’ve already done coffee in my Swindon in 50 Drinks series but my chum Chris Eley assures me that Pour Bois is worthy of mention. So, with thanks to said chum, here’s a post about this as-yet-unvisited-by-me coffee place. But I’ve decided to keep it top level eating/drinking/coffee.
Challenging Barriers to GPs
Swindon Coalition Challenging Barriers to GPs. Swindon Equality Coalition is asking Swindon residents to talk about barriers they face in trying to see a GP or family doctor. A new survey aims to raise awareness of the extra problems that people from certain groups face.
Malmesbury’s folk festival nets thousands
Malmesbury’s folk festival nets thousands. The festival, pulled together in a few weeks, has made more than £5,000 for the town mayor’s chosen charities.
New FameLab Academy Initiative
Swindon Schools invited to join new FameLab Academy initiative. The organisers behind Swindon’s successful Festival of Tomorrow are issuing an invitation. It’s for local schools and STEAM professionals to sign up for an exciting initiative. One that aims to turn the tables on science communication to schools in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Finale of Wessex Week 2023
For the finale of Wessex Week 2023, the story of a shallow grave will take centre stage.
Malmesbury’s First Folk Festival
Malmesbury’s First Folk Festival hits the right note as bands play to capacity crowds at the folk and roots festival.
Paralympian ‘PATH TO PARIS’ Ambassador
Paralympian ‘PATH TO PARIS’ Ambassador. CHRIS Hunt Skelley MBE, who won gold in judo at the Paralympics in Tokyo, is one of five paralympic ambassadors chosen for the ‘PATH TO PARIS’ initiative. Its aim to encourage children to get active by following in their sporting heroes’ footsteps.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
