Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Swindon’s New Writing Competition
Calling all poets, storytellers, and lovers of Swindon’s vibrant arts scene! Here at Poetry Swindon we’re thrilled to launch our 2025 writing competition. We’re inviting the local community to get inspired by the town’s visual art in all its forms—from bold murals to gallery masterpieces. And there’s no lack of inspiration around the town – the images below being a small sample!
WILTSHIRE BUSINESS SHORTLISTED …
WILTSHIRE BUSINESS SHORTLISTED … as charity champions. Swindon-based financial planning business, Southby & Co Financial Planning are on the shortlist! Which list? Charity Champions of the Year in the Money Marketing Awards 2025 list.
Swindon Signal Festival 2025
Swindon Signal Festival 2025 – runs from July 24th to August the 2nd at various locations. If you’ve a youngster aged 11 – 25 in your family then do check this out.
Big Give for Big Breakfast
Big Give for Big Breakfast. A Swindon breakfast charity is launching an appeal to help fund its essential service to homeless and hungry people in the town.
Swindon’s Scintillating Summer of Art
Swindon’s Scintillating Summer of Art. The art scene in Swindon goes from strength to strength each year. And 2025 looks like being even better. Regular art followers will already know about Swindon Open Studios. This is where artists across Swindon open their studio doors and invite the public to see what goes on behind the scenes in September. This year they’ve broken out of their studios, spare rooms and sheds a little earlier to take part in Swindon Arts Fringe (SWAF) with a curated exhibition entitled ‘I SOS.’
Mind Your Step
Mind Your Step – and there’s an intentional pun there. Because Barbara Leatham, founder of Barbara Leatham Photography and ‘The Business Lens’, has launched a monthly photography walking event. It’s aim, networking aside, to raise money for Wiltshire Mind.
Music for Miniatures Returns
Music for Miniatures returns to the Town Gardens bowl with a brand-new show. This is so lovely for pre-school children. It looks delightful.
PINK FLOYD’S LEGACY RETURNS
PINK FLOYD’S LEGACY RETURNS TO SWINDON WITH AN HISTORIC TRIBUTE SHOW AT THE TOWN GARDENS BOWL THIS AUGUST.
Swindon Hub Celebrates Volunteers
Swindon Hub Celebrates Volunteers. Swindon Hub, the town centre’s welcoming, accessible space run by the community, for the community, is marking Volunteers’ Week (2nd–8th June). They’re celebrating the incredible efforts of its 30+ strong volunteer team.
Swindon Recruiters Support Children’s Charity
Swindon Recruiters Support Children’s Charity. The team at recruitment company Cotswolds Talent Solutions are putting their best feet forward. They’re stepping out to raise funds for a charity that cares for sick children.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
