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Swindon news, views, history and culture
Swindon’s Famous Duck Race: It’s Quackers!
24th April 2018 [jetpack_subscription_form] Swindon's Famous Duck Race: It's Quackers! Right then listeners! I've been trying to get something written on here about the Old Town Rotary (one of them) and their world famous, in Swindon, duck race for I don't know how...
Swindon Philosophical Society
[jetpack_subscription_form] Swindon Philosophical Society Well listeners. As you know, on the odd occasion I'm known to demonstrate frustration at the suggestion that there's nothing of cultural value in Swindon. One has to question how hard these people look! Anyway...
Eastcott Heritage Exhibition
24th March 2018 [jetpack_subscription_form] Eastcott Heritage Exhibition The good people of Savernake Street community hall in Eastcott have been busy again. I LOVE what they're doing up there. It's such a lovely thriving community centre that does some terrific stuff...
Artistic tribute unveiled
It’s always the greatest pleasure to write about David Bent on this blog. Because he’s a Swindon artist and because I’m a fan of his work. ‘Nuff said. He’s featured here several times before and if you want to explore any of the other posts you’ll find them here: https://swindonian.me/category/artscultureheritage/david-bent/
Swindon celebrities get knitted
20th February 2018 [jetpack_subscription_form] Swindon celebrities get knitted If you're in the vicinity of Stitch 'n' bitch ladies you'll hear the click clack click of knitting needles as they get to work on their latest project aimed at raising funds for Swindon...
The Swindon Recital Series
9th February 2018 [jetpack_subscription_form] The Swindon Recital Series Not infrequently, and always on social media, is heard the cry 'There's no culture in Swindon' and words to that effect. I have NEVER understood this attitude. There's more culture and creativity...
Snowdrops and soup day 2018
7th February 2018 [jetpack_subscription_form] Twigs Snowdrops and soup day 2018 A quick shout out listeners for the wonderfully alliterative Twigs community gardens annual snowdrops and soup day. When is it happening? Sunday 11th February 2017 11 am - 3 pm...
Swindon Library Local Studies
31st January 2018 [jetpack_subscription_form] Swindon Library Local Studies Hello dear listeners. I hope you're well. It's struck me that, aside from a post the other day about volunteers for the Citizen's advice centre, I've been a bit lax about posting on here this...
The Phoenix Players
19th January 2018 [jetpack_subscription_form] The Phoenix Players Well dear listeners. Earlier this week, Swindon Old Town Rotary kindly invited me along to one of their breakfast meetings to talk to them about this here blog and related matters. They are a jolly...
MBE for Swindon Viewpoint Man
Honour's list recognition for Swindon Viewpoint's Martin Parry 30th January 2017 Wow! This is fantastic news. Swindon Viewpoint featured in one of the early posts on this blog. I'm super thrilled to see that Martin Parry has had his work recognised in this way. An...
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West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
