Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
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
19. Nepalese Gurkha Beer
And so dear readers here we are with Nepalese Gurkha Beer, No 19 in my Swindon in 50 Drinks series.
Murals by Sarah
I’m late to the Sarah Harris party with this Murals by Sarah blog. I’ve had a difficult winter with my health and it kinda got in the way. Anyway – here we are. You Pay – She Sprays is a riff on the name of her website which is in fact You Pay, I Spray and you can find it here.
Revolution Performing Arts Tunes Up
Revolution Performing Arts Tunes Up – Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) – one of the South West’s leading performing arts companies for children and young people – is now offering weekly 1:1 or 1:2 music lessons.
Shrove Tuesday Traditions
Observed across the world, Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday, is more than an excuse to call someone a tosser and a day when it’s okay to throw food around the kitchen.
A brief Valentine’s Day History
Hate it, love it or feel merely ‘meh’ about the whole thing it’s impossible to ignore. I refer of course to Valentine’s Day. So here we are with a brief Valentine’s Day History.
Beat the Street Report 2021
63% of Swindon adults and 32% of children who considered themselves ‘inactive’, increased their activity levels after the return of Beat the Street last year
Swindon Stories Storytelling Month
Swindon Stories has launched Storytelling Month. It combines National Storytelling Week (30 Jan – 6 Feb) with Mother Tongue Day (21st Feb), for a range of activities, events and FREE resources for families.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
