Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Wiltshire Poet Launches First Novel
WILTSHIRE-BASED poet and writing mentor Lis McDermott is showcasing her first novel ‘He Is Not Worthy’ at a launch event later this month (May 27).
Marc Morris and the Dark Ages
Channel 4 television presenter, Marc Morris will be a special guest speaker at the Athelstan Museum on Saturday May 7. He’ll be there to share his insights into the Anglo Saxons and the so-called ‘Dark Ages’.
FREE BANDSTAND CONCERTS ARE BACK
Concerts at the Town Garden’s bandstand and in Queen’s Park are back by popular demand. And they’re kicking off this Sunday, 1st May, with an extra special launch concert from the North Swindon Big Band in the Town Garden’s Bowl.
New Mural at Regent Circus
New Mural at Regent Circus
Local Business Improvement District (BID) company, inSwindon BID Co, commissioned talented local artist Tim Carroll, introduced to them by Artsite, to create an exciting mural display at Regent Circus. The mural will help enrich the Regent Circus complex in the Town Centre.
South Swindon Green Trail
So a few days ago the super-duper South Swindon launched a new green trail. Recovering from a Covid-induced chest infection I decided not to go to the launch event at Shaftesbury Lake so this post is comprised of some photos from Royston Cartwright and words from other sources.
Athelstan Museum Coining It
Over 1,200 Roman coins found ten years ago in a field near Malmesbury are on public display at the town’s Athelstan Museum.
RPA Swindon Literacy Champions
Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) now has two accredited literacy champions to further the work of the National Literacy Trust in the Wiltshire town.
Swindon’s Other Railway
Well, I must make a very big confession; I have never been much interested in the railway. It’s not for lack of suitable breeding either. My father, uncle and grandfathers on both sides worked for the Works – a typical Swindonian family history, I imagine.
Town Garden’s Bowl 2022 Season
Following the success of their inaugural 2021 season, South Swindon Parish Council take great delight in announcing the return of Theatre At The Bowl in 2022 . And, this year, the season is set to be even bigger, expanding to include a diverse range of music events.
SMAG’s closure second anniversary marked
Residents campaigning for a realistic new home for Swindon’s Museum and Art Gallery gathered together today. The occasion? To mark the two-year anniversary of the closure of the previous facility at Apsley House in Bath Road
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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