Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
David Bent Movement 2000
David Bent Movement 2000. Much like the subject matter of this collection of eight paintings – refugees, migrants and people on the move generally – Movement 2000, by Swindon-based artist David Bent is looking for a home. One in which they can be viewed, absorbed and digested at length. All of which they certainly need and deserve.
Simon Webb: Handcrafted Pens
20 October 2015 Simon Webb Artisan Pens Penning a new business story Those of us of a certain age, that remember scratchy nib pens and inkwells in desks and then the later cartridge pens, could be forgiven for thinking that the Biro and indeed the text message and...
Taking a trip on Dragonfly
Well listeners. This year has so far seen a few new Swindon experiences for me. One of them being the subject of this post – taking a trip on Dragonfly on the Wilts & Berks canal.
Cambria Bridge mural 2015
Cambria Bridge mural. In a neat bit of symmetry Ken White, well known for his murals both here in Swindon, London and the world, has now become the subject of a mural down on Cambria Bridge.
The Double Helix of Carfax
The Double Helix of Carfax. Last year I published a post about the Seven Wonders of Swindon as described by the writer Jasper Fforde:
“Welcome to the Seven Wonders Of Swindon, compiled for your visiting pleasure by the Swindon Ministry of Information in association with the City Council and the Swindon Special Committee for Wonders.”
And breathe! With Body-Mind Coaching
19th September 2015 'Tunes help you breathe more easily' so went the advertising slogan back in the day. Well, should you need it, you now have Julie Nicholls of Body-Mind coaching to help you breathe more easily - and more effectively than resorting to menthol-laden...
Swindon Remembers the Few
Yesterday marked the culmination of a week’s worth of activities and, no doubt, months of planning all aimed at marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and celebrating Swindon’s own Battle of Britain hero: Harold Morley Starr.
The Greek Olive Restaurant
30th August 2015 It's all Greek to me! The Greek Olive Restaurant - Swindon “The Greeks' fierce pride in their heritage has kept the basic culture intact. Whether a slave under Roman rule, a captive under Turkish domination, or a newly arrived immigrant, the Greek is...
Body Mind Coaching: Posture
Body Mind Coaching: Posture. When we have an issue with our bodies pain is the last thing thing to appear and the first thing to disappear – thus tricking one into thinking that the problem – whatever it might be has gone away – and the chances are it really hasn’t.
Swindon Women’s Aid is 40!
Swindon Women’s Aid is celebrating its 40th birthday and is holding a number of events to mark this momentous occasion.
Jenni Manners set Swindon Women’s Aid up in 1975, in response to her own experience of domestic violence. This in urn inspired her to help others by providing a safe house to which women and their families could flee.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
