Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Health Hydro Phase 1 Open
Health Hydro Phase 1 Open. Well, it’s been a while – but it was always going to be that. Anyway as of today, phase 1 of the renovation of the Grade II* listed health hydro – or Milton Road baths – is now open.
Festival of Tomorrow News
Festival of Tomorrow News – they and the Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series.
This February, Festival of Tomorrow audiences can get special access to the Hawking Building at the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park at Wroughton, near Swindon. The festival’s organisers have teamed up with the Science and Innovation Park. Together they’re launching a new series of exciting hybrid events. All aimed at people wanting to dive deeper into science and technology. The series of four evening events, which will take place in the Science and Innovation Park’s new Hawking Building, are now live for bookings. That’s along with the first wave of evening festival events aimed at adults and older teenagers.
Beaconsbury Forest Book 2
Beaconsbury Forest Book 2, Finn, is coming soon! January 21st 2026 will see Lis McDermott, Royal Wootton Bassett-based author, release her fifth novel, Finn. It’s the second in the Beaconsbury Forest Series.
Malmesbury Community Groups Join Forces
Malmesbury Community Groups Join Forces to preserve riverside heritage. A popular riverside beauty spot in Malmesbury, named after a 9th century monk, is being acquired by Malmesbury Town Council. All with the aim of restoring and preserving it for local people for generations to come.
Choir of Man Cast Announced
Choir of Man Cast Announced – the show comes to the Wyvern theatre on Tuesday 29th September.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, this year falls on Tuesday 27th of January. To mark the occasion there’ll be a gathering at the Friends Meeting House, Eastcott Hill, SN1 3JF.
Tina Mason Swindon Milliner
So, today I met Tina Mason Swindon Milliner. I wasn’t able to get to her pre-Christmas pop-up shops and I was on a mission. But more of that later.
Swindon’s New Domestic Violence Resource
Swindon’s New Domestic Violence Resource: Fresh Thoughts.
The month of December tends to see a sharp rise increase in the number of Domestic Abuse (DA) incidents. Thus the launch of this resource to support victims is of particular significance. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls), Jess Phillips MP referred to the new Fresh Thoughts booklet in a recent speech (see below).
Therapy Horses at Care Show
Therapy Horses at Care Show. SWINDON–based The Care Show, taking place in January, announces therapy horses as their mascots for their 2026 event.
The Care Show Swindon is one of the South West’s premier health and social care expo events. Care industry professionals, suppliers, and service providers gather to share their insights and expertise. The show brings information and knowledge to businesses and members of the public.
Supermarine Road South Marston
Supermarine Road South Marston, SN3. Why am I writing about a road? It’s a good and fair question. Well, having this year, at long last (long story) got Swindon in 50 More Buildings finished and out into the wild, I’d had every intention of stopping there. But it wasn’t to be. Earlier this year I got an email from Amberley Books saying there were starting a new series XXXX in 25 Streets and would I be interested in writing Swindon in 25 Streets? Cutting short a long story, my project for 2026 is to write that very thing. Hence my interest in streets!
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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