Community groups in Swindon
September 2018 Beat the Street I love a bit of urban exploration around Swindon me – just some of which is covered in posts in this category: https://swindonian.me/category/walks-and-cycle-paths/ So this Beat the Street Swindon challenge sounds like fantastic family fun. Read more about it all below. Swindon is set to be
29th August 2018 The Baker’s Community Café It’s been sometime in the coming – you know how it is with building works – it always takes longer and costs more than you think. But at last it’s open and getting underway and, best thing of all, it’s a lovely bit
August 2018 Swindon stuff to do on the cheap A couple of years ago I published a post – https://swindonian.me/2015/07/23/summer-stuff-to-do-in-swindon-on-the-cheap/ Some of what follows is repeated from the old post – but not all so take a look. But some of it is new stuff. The best way to see a
11th August 2018 Summer Workshops at Swindon’s Museum and Art Gallery Doing what it says on the tin – a poster advertising stuff to do with the kids, in the form of summer workshops at Swindon’s museum and art gallery up in Old Town. The activities are sponsored by the
10th August 2018 Transport company’s drive to raise charity funds arrives at fun day Akcess fun day August 19th at Coate Water They say you wait for one bus then three come along – well that’s just what’s going to happen when the team at Swindon-based transport company Akcess lay
16th June 2018 Eastcott Community Organisation Swindon Suffragette Events This month, June 2018, Eastcott Community Organisation and Swindon Suffragette are sharing the story of suffragette Edith New, and her involvement in the campaign that led to the women’s vote. This year is the centenary of the legislation which enabled the
14th June 2018 Victory Breakfast The Victory Breakfast is going to be a splendid event in celebration of votes for women. It’s taking place at Swindon’s Marriott Hotel on Thursday 5th July, 2018 and is raising funds for Swindon’s Womens’ Aid. Tickets are £10. To get one contact: Carol:01793 522955
14th June 2018 SWINDON AUTHOR OFFERS HELP TO WOULD-BE WRITERS Well this is something of personal interest dear listeners, having recently written a book myself. Mine though is a different sort of a paperback being non-fiction. Secret Swindon is out mid-July and you can find out more about it
13th June 2018 Swindon Stitch & Bitch & The Longest Knit Ha! The good ladies of Swindon’s super duper Stitch and Bitch group are busy clacking their needles for their latest yarn-based challenge all for a local charity. To find out more read on: Swindon’s Stitch and Bitch are going
29th April 2018 Uncelebrated Journey Swindon’s talent – telling Swindon’s Story Earlier this week I attended a press launch of the above named-event. This one-off, set-to-be-spectacular event is the brainchild of the new and current, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Nicky Alberry. Uncelebrated journey celebrates Swindon and its journey by celebrating
