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Commemorating GWR Works Closure
Commemorating GWR Works Closure. LAST BLAST 40’ – Commemorating the Closure of the Swindon Works is a series of events taking place from 24th to 28th March 2026.
PET SITTING SERVICE EXPANDS
PET SITTING SERVICE EXPANDS WITH NEW SWINDON STAFF MEMBER. Premium pet sitting service Birddog Catwalk has welcomed a new face to their team, with Swindon-based Zuzia Flake joining as a pet sitter.
Secure Safety Solutions Fundraising
The team at Swindon-based health and safety consultancy, Secure Safety Solutions have announced ambitious fundraising plans for a local charity in 2026.
Work Begins on Apsley House
Work Begins on Apsley House. Work has begun on the redevelopment of Apsley House in Swindon’s Old Town. And that marks a major step forward in bringing the former museum and art gallery back into active use after six years standing empty.
Crystals for love – the Woo Way
Crystals for love – the Woo Way. Louise Muir-Sage, the owner of Something Kind of Woo, the independent crystal and wellbeing shop in Royal Wootton Bassett, is offering some tips on crystals. Crystals to help with love and relationships in the run-up to Valentine’s Day.
New Book Celebrates XTC
New Book Celebrates XTC. Published by Sorrento Books, XTC: I Am the Audience by David Marx launches on the 31st March 2026.
Wyvern Half Term Family Fun
Wyvern Half Term Family Fun. Swindon families are in for a treat this February half-term. The Wyvern invites them to enjoy a day packed with creativity, colour and fun at their annual Family Fun Day on Saturday 21st February.
Festival of Tomorrow 2026 commences!
Festival of Tomorrow 2026 commences! The Festival of Tomorrow 2026 public programme opened today with more events, for more people, in more venues than ever before.
Three Businesses Champion Collaboration
To celebrate International Women’s Day. Three businesses are coming together to explore one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, drivers of success: collaboration.
Free half-term family fun
Free half-term family fun in the Brunel centre with the Festival of Tomorrow. Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre is once again joining forces with the Festival of Tomorrow. Together they’ll offer a week of free, family-friendly activities during the February half-term.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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