Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Swindon in 50 More Buildings
Swindon in 50 More Buildings. It is at last launched! I held the launch at Fika Coffee and Wine on Havelock Square. We had a full house and a fun time. But I’m been ill pretty much since then thus I’ve not got round to posting anything about it until now.
Financial Planners Support Toy Appeal
Financial Planners Support Toy Appeal. Wroughton based Southby & Co. Financial Planning has donated £500 worth of toys to this year’s Swindon Christmas Toy Appeal. Thus they’re helping families across the town who may otherwise wake up to very little on Christmas morning.
Magical Debut Swindon Winter Fest
Magical Debut Swindon Winter Fest. Wet weather did not deter thousands of visitors from turning out for Swindon Winter Fest on Saturday 22nd November. The positive feedback on the inaugural event has overwhelmed the organisers, amongst widespread calls for the new festival to return next week.
Community Spirit Shines Bright
Community Spirit Shines Bright at South Swindon’s Christmas light switch-on events. It makes South Swindon Parish Council happy to announce the success of its 2025 Christmas tree light switch on events. Held across the Parish from 18th- 20th November they’ve been a super success. Hundreds of residents attended the celebrations. They brought festive cheer and a strong sense of community to:
Turkish Baths Roof Emergency Work
Turkish Baths Roof Emergency Work. This update on the ongoing work on Milton Road baths, AKA, the health hydro, comes via the Friends of the Health Hydro and Swindon Borough Council.
The Turkish Baths, in the Health Hydro in Milton Road, are the oldest Victorian Turkish Baths still operating. They’ll be closed for a while longer when the building is reopened, because of the work being carried out on the roof.
Town Gardens Free Christmas Event
Town Gardens Free Christmas Event. This December, South Swindon Parish Council is proud to present a brand-new winter attraction. It’s right in the heart of Swindon’s Old Town, inside the beautiful Town Gardens. And it’s completely free to join in the fun!
Swindon Tattoo Artist Finds Apprentice
Swindon Tattoo Artist Finds Apprentice. Award-winning Swindon tattoo artist Tarren Malham had long struggled to find a committed apprentice. She needed someone dedicated to mastering the craft. Someone who’d be a stickler for high standards, but the right candidate remained elusive. Until she realised the perfect person was right under her nose!
Interview with Ben Goffe
Interview with Ben Goffe. Sleeping Beauty is set to cast its spell over Swindon this Christmas. And back at the Wyvern Theatre for a second-year running is the brilliant Ben Goffe, who’ll be playing Muddles. We caught up with Ben to chat about his return to the stage this festive season.
Coffee and Crystals Celebrates Anniversary
Coffee and Crystals Celebrates Anniversary. WILTSHIRE-BASED entrepreneur Louise Muir-Sage, Reiki practitioner and founder of Something Kind of Woo in Royal Wootton Bassett, is celebrating one year of running her Coffee and Crystals events.
Journalist Tells Her Story
Journalist tells her story in her memoir on life as a newspaper reporter. Swindon PR guru Fiona Scott has turned back the clock for her second book, to explore her life in newspaper journalism.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
