Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Countdown to Murder Mystery
Countdown to Murder Mystery NIGHT AT THE TOWN GARDENS BOWL BEGINS.
There’s a mere two weeks to go until the Town Gardens Bowl marks its 90th anniversary, on 6th May. And new details are here about one of the standout events in the celebrations: Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit.
Urathon Takes Top Prize
Urathon Takes Top Prize. Mobility aids company Urathon is celebrating. After launching its first range of powerchairs, their top-of-the range model has immediately scoop an award! Holding out for a hero The Wiltshire-based business showcased its fleet of powerchairs...
The Cricketers Reopens
The Cricketers Reopens.
So yesterday marked the official reopening of the Cricketers, erstwhile Cricketer’s Arms, in our lovely GWR railway village. And what a lovely event it was too. It’s never not nice to see another piece of Swindon’s heritage being brought back to life.
A Wyvern Sweet Treat
A Wyvern Sweet Treat – in the form of the Tanwood Youth Theatre’s production of Roald Dahl’s, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Art Club Founder Charity Fundraiser
Art Club Founder Charity Fundraiser SWITCHES PAINTBRUSHES FOR FITNESS TO FUNDRAISE FOR CANCER CHARITY.
Entrepreneur, Rachel Bray, has taken on a global fitness race, Hyrox. Her aim? To raise much-needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Christ Church Beer Festival
Christ Church Swindon is proud to announce the return of its much-loved Old Town Beer & Cider Festival for its 13th year.
The XIII Old Town Beer & Cider Festival – Centurion Edition Set to Be Biggest Yet at Christ Church Swindon
Arthur Dallimer is Event Speaker
Arthur Dallimer is Event Speaker. Arthur will be among the guest speakers at the first ever TBE Big Breakfast to take place at Lydiard Park, Swindon. He’ll speak about the economic and cultural future of the town.
The Locomotive for Murder
The Locomotive for Murder. MURDER, MYSTERY AND MAYHEM COME TO TOWN GARDENS BOWL FOR 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Reach Inclusive Arts Secures Investment
Reach Inclusive Arts Secures Investment. Reach Inclusive Arts secures major Arts Council England investment in inclusive creativity.
Swindon FameLab Academy Winner
Swindon FameLab Academy Winner – Déjà vu? It might be echoes of the mind.
Isabel Aguilar found herself chosen as the winner of the first ever FameLab Academy Swindon. It took place on Friday 20 March, in the final event of the Festival of Tomorrow 2026 Schools Programme. This year it reached more Swindon students than ever before. Isabel – a year 9 student from Abbey Park School – amazed the judges with her talk, ‘Echos of the Mind’, that explored the neuroscience of déjà vu.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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