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CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SOLSTICE in style with Louise Muir Sage.
Synonymous with Wiltshire’s iconic Stonehenge, the summer solstice is being celebrated across the northern hemisphere on Sunday 21st June.
Reiki practitioner and founder of crystal emporium Something Kind of Woo, Louise Muir-Sage, is hosting a one-day retreat to mark this highlight of the spiritual calendar.
13. Milton Road Swindon 1895
Milton Road 1895.
If Commercial Road comprises part of the link between the new Swindon and the old, then Milton Road is the other part. It takes you down to Faringdon road, where, before you, is the GWR railway village.
New Space for Swindon’s Youngsters
New Space for Swindon’s Youngsters. A new 8-week project, titled Artsite Youth, launches this Saturday 6th June at Swindon Hub. The project will provide space for Swindon’s young people, with the aim of developing a longer-term dedicated space for them in the town centre.
Marketing Tribe get Brunel Centre
Marketing Tribe get Brunel Centre. Town centre shopping precinct The Brunel Swindon has appointed the Marketing Tribe to look after its marketing.
Not Every Dog Loves Walking
Not Every Dog Loves Walking, SAYS WILTSHIRE PET EXPERT.
As summer gets underway and more people spend time outdoors with their pets, a Wiltshire pet care expert reminds owners that not every dog enjoys heading out for a stroll.
Thespians Greece the Musical
Thespians Greece the Musical – no not THAT one – is running at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon until Saturday the 6th June.
Young Entrepreneurs Taste Success
Young Entrepreneurs Taste Success at the Brunel Centre with the Little Bosses Academy.
Holiday Club Successful Spring Programme
Holiday Club Successful Spring Programme. Swindon based Just For Fun (JFF) Holiday Club welcomed more than 450 children across its Easter holiday programme this year. But co-founder Sean Harper said one of the biggest highlights had nothing to do with attendance numbers.
PPPS Breakfast Supporting Willows
PPPS Breakfast Supporting Willows Counselling. PPS Chartered Accountants have announced its next Business Charity Breakfast. Taking place on Wednesday, June 11th it'll be raising funds for Willows Counselling. All alongside a talk from Emotional Empowerment Coach and...
12. Commercial Road 1888-1890
Commercial Road 1888-1890.
Before I say anything much about Commercial Road and the area around it, it’s pertinent to say something about the Rolleston estate. This estate comprised areas of land lying, in particular, according to Mark Child, to the south, south-west and south east of the railway village. And they were key to the development of Swindon – in that they comprised a physical link between the new town and the old.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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