Swindonian Blog Posts
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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.
Malmesbury folk festival tickets flying
Malmesbury folk festival tickets flying. Indeed, tickets are selling like hot cakes for Malmesbury’s first ever folk festival. It’s happening this weekend in the Abbey’s beautiful Cloister Gardens on Saturday September 23.
26. Old Town Laundry Bar
Yep. Before anyone says it, this post about the Old Town Laundry bar is a bit of a cheat in this Swindon in 50 drinks series. Obvs this more about the venue than one particular drink – as the posts in this series largely are. But – it had to go somewhere so here it is.
Serial Killer Monk’s Secrets Revealed
Serial Killer Monk’s Secrets Revealed. MALMESBURY ABBEY has a long, fascinating and, at times, grisly history. A history that historian Tony Mcaleavy has been researching for many years. One that he’ll be revealing in one of two talks he will give during this year’s Wessex Week taking place in the town in October. He will even talk about a once-unknown monk, John of Tintern, who was a serial killer and a 14th century ‘gangster’.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
