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Panto Launches at Roves Farm
Panto Launches at Roves Farm.
The Wyvern Theatre has climbed up the beanstalk and welcomed their ‘Giant’ 2026 Panto cast to Swindon. All for the official launch of Jack and the Beanstalk. And it was all the fun of the farm as cast members gathered at the local, family-run Roves Farm for a photoshoot and day full of pantomime mischief.
Half-term Skandar book trail launches
Half-term Skandar book trail launches at The Brunel Swindon.
Calling all young adventurers! Unleash your elemental magic with a thrilling Skandar trail this October half-term at The Brunel Swindon!
Adaptability on Show at Care Show
Adaptability on Show at Care Show.
Victoria Jenkins, author, designer, fashion expert and entrepreneur is one of the two keynote speakers at The Care Show Swindon taking place this month.
Workshops Shine Spotlight on PR
Workshops Shine Spotlight on PR.
Leading PR agency Scott Media has announced the launch of ‘PR Unpacked’. It’s a new series of four hands-on workshops designed to help business owners master the fundamentals of public relations.
24. The Broadway Rodbourne Cheney
The Broadway Rodbourne Cheney.
Here we have an unremarkable street. It doesn’t have a blue plaque and to my knowledge no famous person entered the world in a semi-detached house on the Broadway. Yet its inclusion here allows me to mention an interesting aspect of Swindon’s ancient history.
iCare4 Bridges Care-Companionship Gap
iCare4 Bridges Care-Companionship Gap.
ENTREPRENEUR Ashlea Fisher has launched a new venture. iCare4, offers practical support and companionship for older people and vulnerable adults who want to remain independent but may need a helping hand with everyday life
23. Wood Street Old Town
Wood Street Old Town.
I’m out of synch now with the order that these streets will appear in the finished Swindon in 25 Streets.For some reason, unfathomable to me, I started writing about Wood Street then didn’t finish it and moved on to the rest – forgetting all about it. So here we are with this attractive Old Town street not at all in its proper place – I’ll sort that in the actual book.
But for now, suspend disbelief and imagine yourself having wandered down Newport Street and High Street, and turned around Limmex Corner* onto Wood Street. As we’ve seen with Newport Street, street names were, for many years, somewhat … fluid. And this one is no exception.
Book Early for Christmas Pet Care
Book Early for Christmas Pet Care is the message from Birddog Catwalk.
Pet owners planning to go away or travel over Christmas are being urged to arrange care for their animals as early as possible. The reason being that bookings for the festive period and October half-term are coming in already.
Regent Street Swindon
Regent Street Swindon – this is one that WILL NOT be going into Swindon in 25 Streets. As worthy as it might be it’s the old story of having to make difficult choices. All that said, it’s good to have it represented on the blog.
Signal Festival Shortlisted for Award
Signal Festival Shortlisted for Award that celebrates outstanding local partnership.
Signal Festival gets named as a finalist for the Inspirational Local Partnership Award at the National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026. This recognises the festival’s work bringing young people together through arts and culture across Swindon.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
