Hundreds lined the area around the Cenotaph for the 11-11-11 service Led by the Bishop of Swindon Dr Lee Rayfield and wreaths were placed by civic and military dignitaries led by Major James Arkell and the Mayor of Swindon Cllr Mick Bray. After the ceremony a small secondary event took place as the Peace […]
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Crowds gathered to remember the brave Servicemen and women who fought and died in the Afghanistan conflict in a moving Service at The Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Lydiard Park. Over 40,000 crosses were planted within the walled garden in Lydiard Park, each with a personal message of Remembrance and thanks to the
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Swindon shoppers were surprised on Saturday 3 November when their browsing was interrupted by some 75 youngsters from Wyvern Theatre-based SYT broke away from the crowds in the town centre to stage a two-minute performance. Their flash mob took place accompanied by contemporary music and the world’s greatest motivational speech drawn from theatre and film,
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Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has commenced production of the much anticipated HondaJet, the world’s most advanced light jet aircraft. During a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention in Orlando, Florida, the company also highlighted key testing milestones that have been successfully accomplished, enabling the HondaJet
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Outline plans for a £65m scheme to make Swindon the top leisure destination in the South of England will be shown to the public at the Oasis Leisure Centre on 10 and 11 November. Centred around the Oasis at North Star, new owners Moirai Capital Investments will not only be refurbishing the 35 year old
An Oasis for concerts and skiing. Plans to go on show. Read More »
Two army squadrons marched through the centre of Swindon to mark the 70th anniversary of a landmark battle and the signing of an Armed Forces Community Covenant. A (Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry) Squadron the Royal Yeomanry and B (Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry) Squadron the Royal Wessex Yeomanry took part in a parade on Sunday 21 October to
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Organisers are celebrating a record breaking year for the Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon as the event not only recorded its biggest ever turnout, it also witnessed the quickest ever time over the 13.1-mile course. A total of 1,930 runners registered for the half marathon and the race was won in record time by Dave Roper,
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Rachael Illisley opens her Wedding business with a show at Lydiard House. A packed Sunday Wedding show at Lydiard House brought together a bevy of Wiltshire beauties for a catwalk display of dresses for your wedding. The beauties were Georgia Delaney – Miss Wiltshire Galaxy, Ela Good – Miss Swindon, Hannah Golding – England’s
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Shoppers in a Swindon Shopping Centre did a double take as they walked pass the worlds largest Lego shoe which was unveiled at the start of Swindon Fashion Week. Other attractions were family photographs, a nail bar, face painting, Champagne bar, and fashion colour matching.
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A well attended networking session with the Business Scene organisation at the New College in Swindon. The guest speaker was Glenn Bridges. Were you there? Gallery:
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