Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
24. The Drink Valley Swindon
Before anyone says it, I’m aware that The Drink Valley is a venue not as singular drink. But:
1. It’s an independent business in the town centre deserving of a mention.
2. I’ve covered an individual drink that I often buy there to drink at home in this post: https://swindonian.me/2021/08/26/13-hercule-belgian-stout/ I flipping love that stout.
Rare King Athelstan Coin Unveiled
Rare King Athelstan Coin Unveiled – a rare coin showing King Aethelstan’s crowned head and describing him as ‘King of All Britain’ will soon be on display at the Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury.
5 Star Reviews for Light Trail
South Swindon Parish Council has been welcoming visitors to an enchanting festive experience like no other. It’s in Swindon’s beautiful Town Gardens and, for the last two weeks, has had outstanding reviews. There’s spectacular, brand-new installations for 2022 . And with a cosy Christmas village around the bandstand, the event promises visitors the perfect evening to celebrate the season.
VJ Day Memorial Queen’s Park
I’m somewhat late, well over two years, in celebrating this VJ Day memorial in Queen’s Park in Swindon. But I happened to pass by the park the other day so took the opportunity to nip in and take a picture of it.
Wyvern Beauty and the Beast
If it’s December then that means one thing: CHRISTMAS!! Oh – okay – TWO things – CHRISTMAS and the PANTOMIME. And everyone loves pantomime don’t they? Oh yes they do!! And we all love pantomime at the Wyvern Theatre.
23. Napo Lemon and Vodka
Okay – this Napo lemon and vodka drink is a bit of a Swindon in 50 drinks cheat in that this business is based in Trowbridge. Buuuut I did meet Robert Hobbs of Four Friends Drinks at The Foundry launch event in Workshed. And that’s very much in Swindon and it’s something different so …y’know. Here we are. With something that’s not bloody gin – Lord I hate that stuff. I had a bad experience with it once – ’nuff said. And I don’t like tonic either.
Arthur Carron Blue Plaque
Arthur Carron Blue Plaque – the work of Swindon Heritage – you can see some images of Arthur in his full operatic majesty here.
Advent Calendar Style Audiobook
Author, Helen S Michaelsen, has released an advent calendar styled audiobook, to inspire and keep the magic of Christmas alive. It’s inspired by a little-known book her mother read to her as a child.
Swindon Literature Festival is 30!
Swindon Literature Festival is 30! Planning is now underway for the next — the 30th no less — Swindon Festival of Literature, due to take place 1st – 7th May ’23.
Museum Shop Sunday at Athelstan
Museum Shop Sunday at Athelstan museum in Malmesbury – The Athelstan Museum is opening its shop on Sunday November 27 as part of an international event.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
