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.
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. 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!
Daughter Joins Mum’s RPA Business – Revolution Performing Arts to be precise. Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) is marking its 18th anniversary with a special new arrival. None other than founder Fi Da Silva Adams’ daughter, Angel. She’s now joined the family business.
The Swindon Imaginarium.
This half term, the team behind the acclaimed Festival of Tomorrow has launched their Swindon Imaginarium. It’s a brand-new free ‘pop-up’ space in the Brunel Centre in Swindon.
Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers is playing at the Wyvern Theatre this week – upto and including Saturday 25th October.
A Fulltone Orchestral Christmas. Prepare for an enchanting yuletide treat as The Fulltone Orchestra presents An Orchestral Christmas on Sunday 14 December 2025 at Marlborough College Memorial Hall, with none other than Aled Jones MBE. Audiences can enjoy two magical performances. First a matinee at 2.30pm and an evening show at 6.00pm. The latter featuring The Snowman narrated by the much-loved national treasure.
There’s been many reports and rumours circulating online recently. All claiming that the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon would soon be closing its doors. We can state, quite categorically, this is NOT the case.
Trafalgar Theatres’ current contract with Swindon Borough Council runs until 2029. Until then, we continue to have a packed programme of shows and events at the Wyvern.
PERFORMING ARTS’ FOUNDER WINS GOLD AT BEST BUSINESS WOMEN AWARDS.
Swindon-based entrepreneur Fi Da Silva-Adams is a Gold Winner! Where and for what I hear you cry?! She recieved the award at the prestigious Best Business Women Awards 2025. That’s the UK’s largest celebration of female business talent.
A Health Hydro Visit.
A few weeks ago I’d booked myself on a tour of the Health Hydro – AKA – Milton Road Baths. In the event, I couldn’t make it – family ties etc. So I asked a chum and fellow Swindon Heritage Preservation Trust, trustee for a few words on the topic.
Book Launch 25th October.
At LAST! I’ve managed to bring to fruition my Swindon in 50 More Buildings project – begun on the blog before the pandemic.
Song for Swindon Saturday Night. Swindon’s home-grown music scene is long-considered a hidden gem by music lovers near and far.
Old Town’s annual Swindon Shuffle features dozens of Swindon-based bands and performers over a hectic weekend. And summer festivals like My Dad’s Bigger Than Your Dad provide a bigger stage for more established acts and their fans – all crowded into the Town Gardens Bowl.
