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New Space for Swindon’s Youngsters

New Space for Swindon’s Youngsters

New Space for Swindon’s Youngsters. A new 8-week project, titled Artsite Youth, launches this Saturday 6th June at Swindon Hub. The project will provide space for Swindon’s young people, with the aim of developing a longer-term dedicated space for them in the town centre. 

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Not Every Dog Loves Walking

Not Every Dog Loves Walking

Not Every Dog Loves Walking, SAYS WILTSHIRE PET EXPERT.

As summer gets underway and more people spend time outdoors with their pets, a Wiltshire pet care expert reminds owners that not every dog enjoys heading out for a stroll.

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12. Commercial Road 1888-1890

12. Commercial Road 1888-1890

Commercial Road 1888-1890.

Before I say anything much about Commercial Road and the area around it, it’s pertinent to say something about the Rolleston estate. This estate comprised areas of land lying, in particular, according to Mark Child, to the south, south-west and south east of the railway village. And they were key to the development of Swindon – in that they comprised a physical link between the new town and the old.

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YOUTH ART CLUB EXPANDS

YOUTH ART CLUB EXPANDS

YOUTH ART CLUB EXPANDS. SWINDON’S largest children’s visual arts organisation celebrates the successful piloting of a new children’s after school club. The ‘Let’s Move Activity Club’.

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Podpadstudios at Mulberry Gardens

Podpadstudios at Mulberry Gardens

Podpadstudios at Mulberry Gardens throughout the year.

Friday 22nd May sees the first of Podpadstudios open days in 2026. The weather promises to be fantastic and there’ll be lots to see. This year, the popular creative studios and adjoining Mulberry Gardens will be open nine times. All culminating in the last two weekends of September for Swindon Open Studios. Who says that nothing is going on in Swindon?

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Swindon in 50 more buildings

West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see

Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide

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