Celebrating 50 Years of Baking. From marzipan mishaps to master baker – Swindon-born master baker, Paul Chambers is celebrating 50 years in the trade.
Paul once found himself banished from cookery lessons for throwing marzipan. But that early mischief didn’t stop him from building a remarkable career in baking.
Swindon Care Show Revamped. Three entrepreneurs have come together to re-launch The Care Show (Swindon). And to take it into the future as a regular annual event to showcase the best services in social care and wellbeing.
Doughnut Maker Branches Out. Artisan doughnut maker Pipp & Co, launched its first vegan doughnut earlier this year. And its now expanding its plant-based range with a new vegan banana and walnut loaf, plus four more vegan doughnut flavours.
More ‘Woo’ for Wootton Bassett. Yes, I know it’s Royal Wootton Bassett but the Yoast SEO prefers headings of only four words. So I’m flouting Google preferences using five! Anyway – to the point:
ENTREPRENEUR Louise Muir-Sage is quite overwhelmed by community support for her new crystal and spiritual emporium, Something Kind of Woo. So much so that she’s already expanding with the opening of Something Kind of Woo Too!
Jazzbones Creative Makes its Mark. A leading UK furniture buying group is making its mark on the sector. And it’s all thanks to the team at Swindon’s Jazzbones Creative.
Dave Southby Rising Entrepreneur. The local financial planner is named as one of the southwest’s rising young entrepreneurs.
Swindon businessman Dave Southby, founder and CEO of Southby & Co. Financial Planning, gets a mention in the 42 Under 42 Class of 2025 by South West Insider Media. The annual list celebrates the region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs aged 42 and under.
PR Expert Up for Award. Swindon public relations specialist and journalist Fiona Scott is in the running for a top award for entrepreneurship. Fiona, managing director and founder of Scott Media, has reached the finals of the Solopreneur of the Year award. All part of the Great British Business Awards. She’s already taken the title of Solopreneur of the Year for the South West 2025.
Take a Genealogy Road Trip. Family Wise, genealogy specialists based in Wiltshire, are calling for this summer and summers to come to be a great time for discovering family history through genealogy tourism.
RPA Founder Business Award Finalist. Swindon-based entrepreneur Fi Da Silva Adams is a finalist in the prestigious Best Businesswomen Awards 2025. That’s the UK’s largest celebration of female business talent!
Southby & Co Charity Donations continue. Southby & Co Financial Planning, based in Wroughton, has continued its charity tour across Wiltshire, presenting the first of several donations from a £5,000 award pot they received earlier this year.
JUST FOR FUN HOLIDAY CLUB EXPANDS TO MOREDON SPORTING HUB WITH NEW SUMMER SESSIONS. This will be the fifth location for the popular children’s activity provider. It continues to grow thanks to strong local support and a reputation for fun, inclusive sessions during school holidays.
Old Town launches Sunday Socials in response to road closure. Friends of Old Town, the public face of the Old Town Business Association, has announced a bold new summer programme: the Old Town Gasworks Sunday Socials. The series of three large-scale street events across Devizes Road and Wood Street will bring music, food and footfall back to the area this August. All helping to support businesses affected by the major gas mains upgrade.
