Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Malmesbury Folk & Roots Festival
The stage is set for the first Malmesbury Folk & Roots Festival and tickets are on sale! And what’s more, fans from across the region look set to arrive in the Wiltshire market town to see some of the genre’s best-loved acts.
Chris Hunt Skelley Chases Gold
Chris Hunt Skelley Chases Gold. Chris Hunt Skelley MBE, who won gold in his sport of judo at Tokyo2020 has taken his next steps towards Paris2024. He’s done so by winning silver at the inaugural European Para Championships.
Wyvern Summer Youth Project 2023
Welcome to the Wyvern Summer Youth Project 2023. And they’ve gone and done it again! This year’s SYP2023 is, as they always are, joyful and wonderful. There are still tickets for tonight and tomorrow – do yourself a favour and go!
26. Radnor Street Chapel 1881
This entry in the blog’s Swindon in 50 More Buildings series features Radnor Street Chapel – and a little about the cemetery.
Malmesbury High Street Art Trail
Malmesbury high street art trail kicked off yesterday (12th August) and runs until the Saturday September 16th. The town’s High Street is transformed into an art gallery showcasing the talents of local artists.
Swindon Ukrainians Announce Festival
Swindon Welcomes Ukraine – is a group created to support the Ukrainians arriving under the Home for Ukraine scheme. They’ve decided to host a Ukrainian inspired festival of music, food and culture on 24th August – Ukrainian Independence Day -called ‘Ukraine Fest’. The group, made up of hosts and Ukrainians, are holding the festival around the bandstand area in Old Town’s town gardens. They’re planning an afternoon of immersive experiences linked to Ukraine.
Swindon’s former Paralympian to commentate
Swindon’s former Paralympian to commentate at the inaugural European Para Championships in Rotterdam.
Louise Hunt Skelley PLY, former British wheelchair tennis player, will be commentating on the wheelchair tennis event at the first European Para Championships. The competition is taking place in Rotterdam from next week (August 8 to 13) while her husband Chris Hunt Skelley MBE competes.
Japan Tour Prepares for Judo Games
Paralympic gold medallist Chris Hunt Skelley MBE has returned (to Wiltshire/UK) from a five-week training tour of Japan. This as he continues his preparation for the European Championships and IBSA World Games next month – August 18 to 27 2023.
CHILDREN’S ART DISPLAYED ALONGSIDE TURNER’S
CHILDREN’S ART DISPLAYED ALONGSIDE TURNER’S ABBEY PAINTING AT MALMESBURY’S ATHELSTAN MUSEUM.
25. The Torin Building Swindon 1965
The Torin Building Swindon – and there’s a reason that I’ve specified Swindon here. It’s because our Torin building has a sister building of sorts in Brussels, Belgium. And I’ll return to that later.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
