Swindonian Blog Posts
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Museum and Art Gallery Latest
Museum and Art Gallery Latest
This post is by way of giving a round-up of recent occurrences in the Swindon museum and art gallery situation.
New Single from Jol Rose
New Single from Jol Rose
Today sees the release of the new single from Swindon songwriter Jol Rose. ‘Yesterday’s Waltz’ tells the tale of a relationship that danced through disaster. It’s the the first track to get released from the performer’s forthcoming – and so far untitled – album.
Moving the Clocks
Moving the clocks – have you ever considered how and why we go through this process twice a year? One that, I won’t lie, I detest with the white hot intensity of a thousand burning suns. Yes – I loathe it that much!
New Owner for STFC
Okay, I know, the news of a new owner for STFC (Swindon Town Football Club, is news no longer. This Swindon Advertiser article featuring Clem Morfuni’s statement to the fans saw the light of day in July this year. But, having had a recent mtg with the new commercial manager, Danny Lee, I felt it right & proper that the story get a mention in the rather under-populated This Sporting Life section of the blog.
A Swindon Radical Visits Venus
A Swindon Radical Visits Venus
There’s been rather a lot of hobnobbing happening of late. By which I mean activities involving authors of the Hobnob Press stable. In the first instance, I’ve twice in recent weeks, dined at the Polish Club with David Bradshaw, author of Hobnob Press book Swimming without Mangoes. At those delightful dinners we swapped our respective titles. And there’s more about that in this Swindon in 50 Drinks post about żywiec Polish Pilsner Beer.
15. Mythos Hellenic Beer
Mythos Hellenic Beer at the Greek Olive in Swindon
Over the years I’ve sunk a fair few bottles of Hellenic Mythos beer on sunny holidays on the Greek island of Samos. Oh and Corfu too.
Beat the Street Travel Week
News from Beat the Street Swindon
More than 27,000 people have signed up to play Beat the Street Swindon 2021. That’s more than the total number of players in the 2019 game!
Dementia Café Returns To Wyvern Theatre
Dementia Café Returns To Wyvern Theatre
The easing of government restrictions means the welcome return of the town’s theatres, bringing a variety of shows and events back to our social calendars. Now locals can get their fix of comedy, drama, music and more.
14. żywiec Polish Pilsner Beer
Recent weeks have seen me make two visits to Do Syta (AKA the Bear Restaurant) in the Polish Club in Park South. Thus arises an opportunity for a Swindon in 50 Drinks post! This time we raise a glass to żywiec Polish pilsner beer.
Swindon’s New Community Hub Seeks Support
Swindon’s new new town-centre community hub has launched a kick-off crowd-funder appeal.
The Hub, aiming to provide a welcoming and affordable town-centre venue for classes, meetings, exhibitions and concerts, is asking Swindon residents to chip in whatever they can.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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