Almost 400 people queued for hours outside Waterstone’s in the Brunel Centre to to get their hands on the new Harry Potter book the Cursed Child. One lade even traveled from London because Swindon was open at Midnight. Gallery:
Harry Potter “Cursed Child” launch. Read More »
A BBC film crew took over an area of Toothill for a street auction to raise money for a Jacky Parry who is a charity champion in the community. The programme, fronted by auctioneer Paul Martin and Danny Sebastian will air in September. Gallery: Pictures by Richard Wintle and Rachel Davis.
BBC film Street Auction in Toothill. Read More »
During the past month or more a lot has happened, so I am now in a catch up mode. The Swindon Festival of Literature. Dawn Chorus.
Swindon Festival of Literature. Read More »
A very rare diesel locomotive was burnt out in an arson attack on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway in Wiltshire. One of only three left, the DMU (diesel multiple unit) ‘Thumper’ unit owned by Swindon and Cricklade Railway was parked up near the Hayes Knoll sheds at the end of the main line when the
Rare Thumper DMU gutted in arson attack. Read More »
Gallery of the Poetry Slam.
Swindon Lit Fest poetry Slam 20. Read More »
Swindon Festival of literature is fast becoming the festival to attend for poetry slams, whether young or old. Pics from Youth Slam:
Festival of Literature slams poetry for 20th year. Read More »
Thamesdown Transport took over the front of STEAM Museum to name four buses as the famous Swindon hooter sounded. The buses carried the destination board of Swindon 175. The naming was part of the Swindon 175 celebrations. Gallery.
Thamesdown Transport name buses. Read More »
Top dance instructor and choreographer Aaron Renfree undertook a children’s introductory dance class at Swindon Academy as part of the Matt Fiddes Street Dance School. Gallery:
Let’s get dancing with Aaron Renfree Read More »
Students at Swindon’s New College let imagination take over for the fashion show, with some hair raising exhibits. One even donating their locks to The Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland that have sadly lost their own hair through cancer treatment.
Hair raising New College fashion show. Read More »
Pupils at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School are off to the National School Dance Championships to be held in Birmingham on the 11th of July with a little help from Hollywood dance instructor Aaron Renfree. Aaron, former S Club 8 member and assistant choreographer on the X Factor Live Tours (2009/2010) will spend time working with the
Winners dance with Aaron Renfree Read More »
