Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
8 Must visit historical sites in Swindon
10th August 2018 8 Must visit historical sites in Swindon A quick share of an article by Total Swindon. The article features 8 must-visit historical sites in Swindon. It's a nice list and especially so because they've included the Railway Village Conservation area...
Secret Swindon book launch
So. My first book, Secret Swindon, had a gorgeous launch event at Swindon central library on the 28th July. I’ve been meaning to post about it since then but stuff got in the way. Namely some security stuff being done on the blog which was affecting access. So I figured I’d hold on until that was done. And now the lovely Linda Kasmaty has beaten me to it with her super blog on Gardens, Galleries and Walking Around. So I reckon I might as well share that, a few photos and one or two rather lovely reviews and job done.
River Ray Parkway Walk Part 1
The River Ray Parkway is a green walking and cycling route, introduced in 1991 as part of the Great Western Community Forest scheme, it ran for 8 miles from Coate Water to Moulden Hill.
It was expanded from the original effort to create the Swindon Old Town Rail Path, developed with the help of Sustrans, then a small Bristol group formed to create better walking and cycling routes.
Secret Swindon
5th June 2018 Secret Swindon: the book Hello listeners! I can't lie. I can barely sit still for the excitement! The reason? I’m soon to be a published author for the first time. ‘Secret Swindon’, via Amberley Publishing, is due for release in the middle of July 2018....
Uncelebrated journey
29th April 2018 Uncelebrated Journey Swindon's talent - telling Swindon's Story Earlier this week I attended a press launch of the above named-event. This one-off, set-to-be-spectacular event is the brainchild of the new and current, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Nicky...
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...
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
