Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
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.
Fruity Bliss celebrates 1st anniversary
Fruity Bliss celebrates 1st anniversary at The Brunel with turnover boost.
A fruit and vegetable stall at Swindon’s Brunel Centre is marking its first anniversary by celebrating a major milestone. That of doubling its turnover in a mere 12 months.
Donated Painting Causes Bidding Frenzy
Donated Painting Causes Bidding Frenzy. A chance discovery in a Wiltshire charity shop has turned into an auction-room success story. It comes after a striking painting of a Cornish scene sold for £3,900. Thus far exceeding expectations and delivering a windfall for the RSPCA.
3. Newport Street Old Town
Newport Street Old Town. And we’re off on another stroll down Swindon in 25 Streets.
Looking for old when it comes to Swindon’s streets? Newport Street is it. This one is a chart topper. Well ok, if we’re going to be pedantic, it’s clear that the Roman road, Ermin Street, over in Stratton, is older. But what’s key here is that Newport Street is the oldest named thoroughfare in a town whose street pattern was established by the 13th century.
Fitness Expert’s At-Home Movement Tips
Fitness Expert’s At-Home Movement Tips. Expert personal trainer shares simple ways to start 2026 strong with at-home movement. By James Hilton, founder of Jim’s Gym. Jim’s a personal trainer based in the Cotswolds who specialises in helping people over 55 stay active, steady and confident.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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