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 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. 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. 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 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
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.
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.
Canal Walk Town Centre – 1972.
Bringing us into modern Swindon and doing exactly as that famous Ronseal advert proclaims, Canal Walk in the heart of Swindon’s town centre, follows the route of where the Wilts & Berks canal once ran. It’s now a pedestrianised shopping area whose paving, if you stop and look, tells some of the history of this area’s backstory.
More for Less for Families. South Swindon Parish Council is making summer entertainment more affordable! They’re reducing ticket prices for children and families across its programme at the Town Gardens Bowl. It’s all part of the government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative.
Showcasing Swindon’s Cultural Offer.
The Swindon Culture Collective network today launched a bold new brand and website. The purpose being to raise the profile of Swindon’s vibrant cultural offer.
Words on Whitworth.
The next open studios at Mulberry Gardens, on Friday 26th June 2026 from 2-7pm, explores the way artists and writers use words for inspiration. The free entry includes various activities such as a writing workshop and an open mic from 6-7pm. Refreshments are available and art will be for sale.
Wiltshire Author Celebrates New Book hitting the shelves. Lis McDermott, author and writing mentor, has released Kian the last book in her first trilogy, The Beaconsbury Forest Series.Â
