Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
St Barnabas’ Church Murals
I’m not at all sure how the St Barnabas’ church murals came onto my radar. But onto it they came. Thus I felt compelled to include these astonishing paintings – and the church itself – in Swindon in 50 Buildings. While researching that book, myself and Royston Cartwright had a drive out to Gorse Hill – the location of St Barnabas to have a look. Sadly the church was closed but we got photos of it for the book.
Marios Restaurant Gets Reboot
Marios restaurant on Wood Street in Swindon’s Old Town has got a new owner and has had a refresh.
Swindon Paralympian Takes Judo Gold
Paralympic gold medallist, Chris Skelley, gold winner at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, took gold at the Sao Paulo IBSA Grand Prix in Brazil (July 1 & 2).
We Paid to Play
What follows is a press release from Olympia Publishers about We Paid to Play. As it happens, I’m familiar with this book written by a Swindonian. Given that I have zero interest in sport of any kind, I have to say that I was not bored when reading. I know that sounds a bit like damned with faint praise but, given my aforementioned, lack of sporting enthusiasm – it’s a compliment.
Voodoo Room Play the Bowl
It’s the great pleasure of Swindon’s Town Gardens Bowl to welcome Voodoo Room. They’ll perform their explosive show as part of the summer concert programme.
The Redcliffe Art Collective
The Redcliffe Art Collective – Well! This week it’s been all about art for Born Again Swindonian. On Wednesday evening myself and Linda Kasmaty went to a happening at St Barnabas’ church in Gorse Hill – apropos the amazing paintings in there. I’ve not yet got round to blogging about that. It’s on my list.
20. Heelis NT HQ 2005
I’ve had to neglect Swindon in 50 more buildings to make room for other projects. But a visit to STEAM and therefore a walk right past Heelis, prompted me to do a post about it.
2000 HAF spaces with RPA
Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) has more than 2,000 summer Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) places available. The places are for young people aged between four and 18 years.
Paralympian voicing wheelchair championships
Paralympian voicing wheelchair championships. Former British wheelchair tennis player Louise Hunt will return to the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships this year as a commentator. A mere 26 years after she first competed in the tournament at the age of five.
Poppy’s charity doggy paddle
Poppy’s charity doggy paddle – Swimmers taking part in one of the swim calendar’s most popular events will once again have a four-legged contestant to compete against.
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
Dona Bradley Architectural Illustrator
We Are Swindon
