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RPA Youngsters Don Dancing Shoes

Sep 16, 2020 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Community

Young people in Swindon who love singing, dancing and acting are getting back to the studio after many months of online classes.

One of the town’s leading voices in performing arts, Fi Da Silva Adams, worked hard with her team to return to socially-distanced performing arts classes last week.

“Our online classes were a life line for many young people during lockdown,” said Fi. Fi is the MD and founder of Revolution Performing Arts which, as a rule,supports around 350 young people on a weekly basis.

“Young people still had an outlet and an opportunity to experience our empowerment through the arts experience. So they got a thrill from seeing their friends, even if it in the virtual world.

“Now we are doing a phased, Covid-safe return to classes so that children can get back together in a mindful manner and it’s been wonderful.”

Back to School Advice from Revolution Performing Arts Owner

Aug 24, 2020 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Community

AS PARENTS prepare for their children to return to school parent, here’s some helpful back-to-school advice from Revolution Performing Arts owner, Fiona Da Silva Adams. She shares her top tips for getting back into a school routine.

Fiona (known as Fi) runs Revolution Performing Arts, which offers after school clubs and classes across Swindon offering drama, dance and singing for children of all abilities. The ethos of RPA is one of inclusion.

Swindon Council Covid Communication

Aug 18, 2020 | Community

You’re all aware that, at this time, Swindon is seeing an increase in Covid cases. NOT a desirous situation for anyone. So this post is about sharing the Swindon Council Covid communication. It’s so important that we all take this on board.

We can ALL stop this from getting worse than it is. It’s up to ALL of us!

A Covid Compliant Library Shop

Aug 14, 2020 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Community

Hello Swindonians. It’s been a while since you’ve been able to access the shop and information desk in the central library on Regent Circus. That sad state of affairs is of course thanks to us being in the grip of a pandemic. But I bring you tidings of great joy. No – a son isn’t born unto us but we do now have a Covid compliant library shop.

Fundraising Veteran Paddles His Own Canoe

Jul 21, 2020 | Community

Veteran Graham Stobbs is embarking on an epic solo fundraising mission next month. Along for the journey will be veteran Cormac Doyle MBE from The Bridge Charity (supporting land vehicle).

The team are raising money for the Veteran’s Hub Swindon, Walking with the Wounded and The Veterans Hub Weymouth. These three charities dedicated themselves to supporting the continued wellbeing of veterans.

TV personality shout-out for autistic teenager

Jul 21, 2020 | Community, General Interest

AUTISTIC TEENAGER GETS SHOUT OUT FROM TV PERSONALITY FOR COPING DURING LOCKDOWN TV personality shout-out for autistic teenager. Autistic teenager Leon Watts couldn't have been more thrilled, when TV presenter Chris Tarrant gave him a mention. The nod came during a...

THE COTSWOLD CHALLENGE COMES TO SWINDON!

May 7, 2020 | Community

Due to popular demand, The Cotswold Challenge competition for teenagers under lockdown is now open to young people in Swindon as THE COTSWOLD CHALLENGE COMES TO SWINDON!

The Swindon Night Shelter in Need

Apr 20, 2020 | Community

Swindon Night Shelter in Need. And what they’re in need of is white goods, food and cash to keep going.

Beat the Bug

Apr 4, 2020 | Community

GP, Dr William Bird is working on the frontline against Covid-19 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. He’s also the founder of the well-known Beat the Street game and advises the UK government and WHO (World Health Organisation) on physical activity.

Now, the team is turning from Beat the Street to Beat the Bug. They’ve a new campaign aimed at encouraging people to stay active and well at this difficult time.

Global Voices Unite Amidst Covid-19

Apr 1, 2020 | Community, Made in Wiltshire

Global Voices unite amidst Covid-19, as a group of people, who want to help each other, during the Covid-19 pandemic, have joined forces to write and produce a book. And all in the space of a week.

The book, Surviving the Coronavirus Lockdown and Social Isolation is available as an e-book and any monies raised will go to a mental health charity. All participants have given their time, knowledge and support free of charge.

This collaboration includes 65 contributors, all committed to helping people in lockdown. and experiencing social isolation.

Swindon Spring Festival Update

Mar 19, 2020 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Community

Swindon Spring Festival update. Organisers of the Swindon Spring Festival take seriously the present Coronavirus situation and their responsibilities to festival followers. And, of course, the public at large, and the importance of heeding Government advice.

Billboard Opportunity from Mortgage Company

Mar 11, 2020 | Community

A billboard opportunity from a mortgage company is aimed at getting Swindon’s schoolchildren to Dream Big about their future homes and careers. The campaign will display their hopes and dreams on a poster billboard.

Mortgage specialists, South-West Mortgages, are asking children between the ages of eight and twelve about their dream jobs and homes.

The family-friendly business, based on both Commercial Rd and Old Town, wants parents to submit their children’s aspirations online.