So then – making a wild rumpus – this one is for all you nature lovers out there. Not so much yours truly then. I like the idea that nature is there – but am much less keen on engaging with it.
Making a Woody Wild Rumpus
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Swindonian Clarifying Covid Data
March 2021 Data blogger makes daily sense of Covid for Swindon residents Swindonian Clarifying Covid Data The stream of numbers and graphs related to the Covid-19 pandemic has been confusing. But members of three Swindon Facebook groups have benefitted from Swindonian...
Fiona Simpson Joins Platform Project
Fiona Simpson Joins Platform Project
Charity founder, Fiona Simpson, couldn’t be more thrilled to have joined the Swindon-based social enterprise The Platform Project. She’ll be support young people aged 13-21 to find work or take their next steps in life.
Swindon Swimmers Needed to Fundraise
Swindon Swimmers Needed to Fundraise
Calling all swimmers! If you want to get fit and make a splash for children then one Swindon charity needs your help.
The Veteran’s Hub Swindon
The veteran’s hub Swindon exists to do what is says in the title of this post. How needed support for veterans is can’t be underestimated.
Greendown Copse in Grange Park
I think it was during the first pandemic lockdown last March, that I came across Greendown Copse in Grange Park. Limited by lockdown to my neighbourhood I took to wandering around hitherto unexplored parts of my neighbourhood. And that’s how I came upon this delightful little treasure tucked away amidst 1980s suburbia.
Swindon’s Young on Literary Success Quest
Young people from Swindon are part way through writing and illustrating their first book. It’s an interactive fantasy adventure, and they need your support to get it published.
Fighting social media stereotypes of ageing
Fighting social media stereotypes of ageing
Members of the public from Swindon and Wiltshire are being asked to post their own photos of everyday life. Why? To help challenge negative stereotypes of ageing and biased social media algorithms. All as part of the town’s online Festival of Tomorrow.
DANCING SISTERS CREATE TIKTOK SENSATION
Two teachers from Swindon’s Revolution Performing Arts, have caused a social media sensation with their version of the dance routine for pop star Harry Styles’ new single Treat People With Kindness.
Please Boost Harry’s Healing Fund
This post is not the normal fare for Born Again Swindonian. But I’m sharing a plea for help from a Swindon family because TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR HARRY’S HEALING FUND.
Swindon Equality Coalition Gets the Conversation Going
Swindon Equality Coalition Gets the Conversation Going. How? By marking this year’s International Day of Tolerance with a new public engagement programme.
Runner is doing it for Dan
Keen runner Michelle White is Doing it for Dan.
Known by everyone as Chelle, Michelle is in training for a gruelling 48 hour challenge to run more than 251 miles on a treadmill. The aim? To raise £4,800 for charity.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
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