Swindon-wide History Festival – kicks off with a Meet the Authors event in Swindon central library (floor 2) on Saturday the 5th September – at Midday!!
Garden Party at Local Studios
Garden Party at Local Studios as Podpadstudios and Zozo Thomas invite visitors to dust off their picnic hampers and pack their rugs. The August Open Studios has a Garden Party theme!
CONFIDENCE TAKES CENTRE STAGE
CONFIDENCE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT SOLD-OUT WYVERN THEATRE SHOWCASE.
Swindon XTC Tribute Artwork
Swindon XTC Tribute Artwork.
I was v disappointed not to be able to attend the event described here so I could photos etc for the blog.
Summer of Family Fun Awaits
Summer of Family Fun Awaits at the Town Gardens Bowl.
South Swindon parish council (SSPC) invites families to make the most of the summer holidays. They’ve got an exciting programme of live entertainment at the Town Gardens Bowl.
Rare Book Returns to Wiltshire
Rare Book Returns to Wiltshire. A rare first edition of Bleak House by Charles Dickens is returning to its historic Wiltshire home. Its owner, Victoria Miles from Vancouver, Canada, decided the treasured book should return to Chiseldon. It’s returned to the home of its first owners, the Calley family of Burderop Park.
Signal 2026 Programme Announced
Signal 2016 Programme Announced engaging more young people in more places than ever beforeengaging more young people in more places than ever before.
Threads Festival Returns to Brunel
Threads Festival Returns to Brunel. Swindon town centre visitors are being kept in stitches this July as the popular Threads Textile Festival has taken over a retail unit at The Brunel centre in Swindon town centre.
SALOS Dons Kinky Boots
SALOS Dons Kinky Boots. With great delight, SALOS announce that rehearsals are underway for their next production. They’re bringing the uplifting, feel-good musical Kinky Boots to the Wyvern stage this autumn.Â
Thousands Explore Science Museum Collections
Thousands explore science museum collections as new tour dates go on sale.
The Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Wiltshire, is home to more than 300,000 objects from the Science Museum Group Collection.Â
16. Fleming Way Swindon Centre
Fleming Way Swindon Centre 1962-1965.
Running through the centre of Swindon, Fleming Way takes its name from one of Swindon’s greatest footballers: Harold John Fleming (1887-1955). Following the route of the then Wilts and Berks canal it begins at the junction with Milford Street and runs along to the Magic Roundabout and County Road. That marvelllous, Magimix of a traffic system sits in front of the County Ground football stadium where of course Harold’s feet performed footballing feats.
Daniel’s Well in Public Hands
Daniel’s Well in Public Hands.
The signing of contracts, completes the acquisition of an 8.5-acre riverside beauty spot for community use.
The successful purchase of Daniel’s Well ensures the long-term preservation of the land for residents. And secures a vital piece of the town’s scenic river walk.















