World Woman’s Day Swindon Central Library.
The Central Library played host to World Woman’s Day. Gallery of images:
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DOCK awards
Swindon Borough Council is announcing the results of a competition designed to attract articles from young people suitable for inclusion in the new SBC web site: thedockswindon.co.uk. A first cash prize of £200 donated by the PCC for Swindon and Wiltshire is just one of several prizes to be announced. 15 entries were received and
Hero remembered
William Gosling V.C. centenary celebrations. William Gosling V.C. (1892 – 1945) William Goslingwas born on 15th August 1892 in Wanborough, Wiltshire, one of four children to farmer Albert Gosling and his wife Elizabeth. After his education at the village school he worked alongside his father as a wheat farmer. Following his father’s death in a
The Stroke Association fun run in Lydiard Park
The Swindon Stroke Association fun run took place in Lydiard Park on Sunday morning. Gallery:
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It’s back. Swindon Festival of Literature launched.
The Swindon Festival of Literature enters it’s twenty fourth year on May 1st and at the Central Library Festival director Matt Holland unveiled the festival programme. Gallery by Rachel Davis:
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Pride of Swindon Awards.
The Pride of Swindon Awards took place at Steam Museum. Gallery of the presentation. Pictures Rachel Davis.
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Swindon’s Hilton re-opens as Double Tree Hilton.
DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon has celebrated the launch of its rebranded hotel with a glitzy, Vegas-styled casino party. On Thursday 2nd March, the hotel’s newly-appointed General Manager, Adam Flint, welcomed guests to enjoy the refreshed look for a night of glamour at the roulette tables. Speaking at the party, Adam said, “It’s amazing to see
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Tis time to strat thinking about Carnivals – Purton Carnival 2016.
As summer approaches so does the carnival season. Although not as dramatic as the infamous Somerset Carnivals, local carnivals draw the community together and raise much need currency for the local charities. Pics from Purton Carnival last year. Gallery: The Army on parade at the carnival.
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New Ark for unique art collection.
Swindon looks to put its unique modern art collection in the ark. Swindon may be landlocked, but the Council and the Trustees of the arts in the town are looking for funding to build a magnificent ark-like structure to house its unique modern art collection. Notes on the collection: Swindon Museum holds one of the
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Your formula for today: Plasma + rubish = Green Gas
An innovative £25 million power plant, which turns household rubbish into ‘green’ gas, will be built on the South Marston Industrial Estate in Swindon. The new facility, a world first, will be built next to a pilot facility run by Advanced Plasma Power. Chief executive Rolf Stein explained that having demonstrated the technology in its
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