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Milton Road Baths Newsletter No 4
Mechanics’ Matters Newsletter No 4
After what seems like an eternity, the project to restore and relaunch the Health Hydro is so very close.
The project has now appointed consultants. It’s their job to build up a programme of works to deal with the long overdue maintenance issues. And also to update the facilities and restore the key important historical features. They’ll also provide the outline of a business plan to sustain the building, enabling it to serve the town for another 130 years!
Make no mistake, we’re counting ourselves extremely fortunate to be within touching distance of such a sum of money – £6.5m – to spend on the building. The final stage of the business case for £5m of the funding must be submitted and approved in February. We’re indebted to SBC for pursuing this funding. The question is how far will the money stretch?
17. Ichnusa Non-Filtrata Sardinian Beer
Ichnusa Non-Filtrata
I bought this beer in Da Paolo’s Italian deli on Commercial Road in the town centre. But you can also get it from online beer shops such as the Bella Vita.
Talk in Code Young Love’s Dream
Talk in Code Young Love's DreamThe new single from Swindon/Wiltshire 80s flavoured indie band Talk in Code, Young Love's Dream, is due for full release on 11th February 2022. Yet you can access the album preview ahead of release on Spotify here. The single comes from...
Launching Swindon Day
In 2021, the Federation of Small Businesses used Wiltshire Day on the 5th June, to celebrate some of the small businesses that are part of the FSB family. They ran a social media campaign using the hashtag #WiltshireDay with a relevant image and a few words of why each participating business loved Wiltshire. The campaign gave the FSB’s small business community a much-needed boost and showcased the range of businesses across the county. The feedback from the businesses involved was nothing less than positive.
Revolution Performing Arts Memorial Production
The most recent live stage production from the teen section of Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) was Oliver Lansley’s The Terrible Infants. The performance comprised a real visual and musical feast based on the original story Les Enfants Terribles.
Swindon’s Cultural Heritage Institute
Swindon’s Cultural Heritage Institute
Swindon is Britain’s only large town with no university. There is a university in Gloucester, a university in Reading and TWO universities in Bath. And they even have a university in Oxford – who knew?
But not in Swindon. Yet that has now changed.
Hope Messages from Swindon City of Sanctuary
In collaboration with Create Studios and with the support of Richard James estate agents, Swindon City of Sanctuary is sharing messages of welcome and support. Written on orange hearts, the messages are to all people who come to live here in Swindon. In particular those who’ve fled danger and are seeking safety here with everyone in the town.
Mental Health Events at Swindon Hub
Swindon’s newest town centre community project this week launches a three-month programme of events and exhibitions themed around health, wellbeing and creativity.
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime
Yes folks it’s panto time. ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ I hear you cry. ‘Oh yes it is!’ I respond.
This afternoon I’ve bean (see what I did there?!) to a marvellous matinee performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon.
Volunteers Support Environment Project
Lucy Staveley, grew up in Lechlade, now living in Fulbrook near Burford, has long had involvement in conservation projects. But she wanted to do something in her locality to restore nature in the Burford area.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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