Swindonian Blog Posts
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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!
CHRISTMAS GOT MORE COLOURFUL
CHRISTMAS GOT MORE COLOURFUL as CHILDREN’S ART CLUB CELEBRATES WINTER IN STYLE.
A SWINDON-BASED art club is celebrating a packed winter programme. It comprises artistic and creative opportunities for local children to thrive.
Accountants make a Santa Splash
Accountants make a Santa Splash. Entrepreneur and partner at accountancy firm PPS took a freezing swim to raise money for a veterans’ charity this Christmas.
Mindset Coach 2025 Reflections
Mindset Coach 2025 Reflections. As the year comes to an end, Swindon mindset coach John Lewis is taking stock of the personal and professional challenges he’s helped people face through 2025. He works with a wide range of clients – from people trying to feel more confident in their day-to-day lives to international athletes preparing for high-pressure competitions. Despite the variety, the same themes kept coming up across this year.
Communication Expert Launches Book
Communication Expert Launches Book. Generational communication expert, speaker and author Alastair Greener has marked the launch of his new book. It’s entitled Generationally Speaking – How to Bridge the Generation Gap and Communicate with Confidence. He did so with an event at the Saïd Business School in Oxford.
A NEW WILTSHIRE VENTURE
A NEW WILTSHIRE VENTURE INVITES PEOPLE TO SLOW DOWN, LEARN AND ESCAPE. Three Wiltshire entrepreneurs have together launched a new business. Called Enlightening Escapes, it brings together travel, learning and time away.
Award winning bakery expands
Award winning bakery expands into breakfast cereal with new range. Award-winning artisan bakery Pipp & Co is once again expanding its range. And this time it’s into preservative-free breakfast cereals.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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