On Sunday 27 October, from 10am – 3pm, the Wyvern Theatre will once again be opening their doors for a day of fabulous free family fun. Activities will range from crafts and competitions, panto cast appearances to an amazing array of free workshops and story times. There’ll even be a chance to take part in an interactive tour around the theatre. All themed around their spectacular sparkling pantomime, Cinderella.
Big Breakfast With Added Fruit
Homeless and hungry people in Swindon are getting the chance to enjoy their five-a-day thanks to town charity Big Breakfast Plus.The charity, that provides breakfast seven days a week from its base at The Pilgrim Centre, is now offering take-away fruit bags to its visitors.
Swindon Hub Seeks New Trustees
Swindon Hub Seeks New Trustees o Support its Growing Community Effect.
Son of Swindon’s Swimming Challenge
Son of Swindon’s Swimming Challenge. A Swindon-born Royal Navy officer’s 200-day challenge puts swimming in the spotlight.
Malmesbury Links to Ukraine City
Malmesbury Town Council has signed an official friendship agreement with the Ukrainian city of Cherkasy. Its aim to cement a growing relationship of support and mutual respect.
The Dementia Bus
The Dementia Bus run by training2care visited Swindon’s civic offices this week. So I popped there to check it out and to have a chat and see what it’s about.
£42k for Malmesbury play areas
Play areas in Malmesbury are now even safer thanks to a £42,000 investment by Malmesbury Town Council. The council commissioned a report by RoSPA – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – to look at the five play areas it manages in the town. It’s funded all its suggested changes.
Malmesbury gardening and art competitions returns
The search is on for green-fingered residents and business owners to enter the annual Malmesbury in Bloom Garden Competition.
Malmesbury to Light a Beacon
Malmesbury to Light a Beacon to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings. The town of Malmesbury will join the international programme of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on Thursday June 6. This will include the lighting of a beacon as a mark of remembrance and respect.
Grant Gets Schoolchildren Outdoors
Qualifying schools in Swindon could benefit from funding towards getting pupils outdoors and connecting with nature. And it’s thanks to a UK charity.
Prospect Hospice Swindon
The strapline on the sign at the edge of the Prospect hospice Swindon grounds couldn’t be more apt. Though I only realized quite how apt when the CEO, Jeremy Lune, gave me a tour in recent weeks.
It’s Time to Talk Day
Swindon charities put spotlight on mental health for national Time To Talk Day. Tell us what you mean’ is the message from a group of Swindon charities, coming together on Thursday 1st February to mark national Time to Talk Day.















