Support Malmesbury Carnival. VOLUNTEERS BEHIND MALMESBURY’S COLOURFUL CARNIVAL ARE APPEALING FOR SUPPORT TO POWER UP THE 2025 EVENT.
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Event for Prospect Hospice
Event for Prospect Hospice.
So – what this is – it’s a light-hearted talk, called Five of the Fifty. Doing what it says on the tin, it takes 5 buildings from my Swindon in 50 Buildings book published pre-pandemic.
Sean Harper Therapeutic Mentor
Sean Harper, co-founder of Swindon-based Just for Fun Holiday Club, has taken on a new and rewarding challenge. This one as a therapeutic mentor with The Platform Project.
Awards for Two Swindon Volunteers
Two Swindon volunteers with Big Breakfast Plus have each received a ‘hidden heroes’ award after the charity they support nominated them. Angela Proctor and Jim McCloud both volunteer with Big Breakfast Plus. The charity provides breakfasts seven days a week for homeless and hungry people in Swindon, operating from the Pilgrim Centre in Regent Street.
Paralympian to Speak at RWB Library
Paralympian to Speak at RWB Library. Paralympian, commentator, and author Louise Hunt Skelley PLY will host a talk at Royal Wootton Bassett Library. In it she’ll share insights from her newly-released memoir What’s Wrong with You? Redefining What’s Possible. Unapologetically & Unstoppable.
Aurelie Runs for Prospect
Aurelie Runs for Prospect. She’s going to Eat, Sleep, Run…Repeat (for 48 hours!) to Support Prospect Hospice. Aurélie Soulier, 43, is set to undertake a series of demanding physical challenges in May to raise funds for Prospect Hospice, in honour of her late friend, Judith.
Malmesbury Marking VE Day Anniversary
Malmesbury Marking VE Day Anniversary. The town of Malmesbury will join the international programme of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8th May. The celebrations will include the lighting of a beacon as a mark of remembrance and respect.
Swindon Hub Seeks Lift
Swindon Hub Seeks Lift. Swindon’s town centre community hub has launched an appeal to raise funds for its lift. The Hub, a calm retreat and hive of activity and events for the whole community, has struggled to meet the rising costs of repairing the ageing lift.
Sean Harper Running London Landmarks
Swindon business owner, Sean Harper running London Landmarks half marathon for Swindon charity, Best Mates.
Bothy Gardens and Soil Science
Bothy Gardens and Soil Science. As Spring arrives, the couple behind Bothy Gardens in Wiltshire are urging gardeners to consider both their planting and the soil in their gardens.
Charity gets voluntary service MBE
Swindon Charity gets voluntary service MBE from the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire.
On Friday, March 7th, the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Dame Sarah Troughton, presented Big Breakfast Plus, a Swindon-based charity, with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service.
Festival of Tomorrow’s Impact Doubles
Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow’s Impact Doubles as thousands explore Our Future Earth.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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