Parking problems solved in Swindon for these Minis which form part of a new mural in Swindon town centre. Town becomes a centre for urban art again as cars drive up side of office block in search for parking space swindon urban artThe town was famous in the 1970s and 80s for its collection of […]
Put a ticket on that! Read More »
The Olympic Torch Relay causes chaos in Swindon, but the crowds love it. Former Chelsea European Cup winning striker Didier Drogba, making his first public appearance since leaving the club was one of the runners. He received the flame from Sally-Anne Brookes in Wharf Green Swindon before running it 300 mts up Commercial Road. DIDIER
Swindon Olympic Torch run Read More »
One of the iconic images of the Olympic Torch relay through the UK must be the kissing of the torches with St. Michael’s Mount in the background, but did you see that image??? The answer is no, unless you happened to be on Marazion beach and at the extreme end of the crowd, as there
Marazion Olympic Torch confusion. Read More »
Calyx features two speakers at the Swindon Festival of Literature 2012: John Simpson and Professor Gordon Turnbull. Gordon has local connections and in early 1990’s I photographed him for the Guardian, while he was stationed at the RAF Wroughton Hospital. Gordon was then working with John McCarthy after his return from Lebanon where he was
Swindon Festival of Literature Read More »
Swindon Town celebrate winning the Npower League 2 title with a Party on the Pitch.
Party on the Pitch – part 2 Read More »
Swindon Manager Paolo Di Canio took the stage by storm when he sang “Dancing in the Moonlight” with Toploader during the Party on the Pitch at the County Ground.
Paolo sings with Top loader Read More »
Sunrise high above the town at Lawn Woods saw fire jugglers, hoola hoops, poetry, bacon butties and friends to gather together to start the 19th festival under the guidance of director Matt Holland. http://www.swindonlink.com/news/spectacular-sunrise-images-to-launch-19th-swindon-festival-of-literature
Swindon Festival of Literature Dawn Chorus Read More »
Paolo Di Canio and a showbiz and football celebs play a charity match at the County Ground to raise funds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Paolo’s team won 8-2 Among the stars was Jonathan Wilkes and John Francombe. Lou Macari made a welcome return to the County Ground to manage one of the teams.
Town raise £16,000 for Air Ambulance Read More »
Swindon Town celebrated winning the 2012 Npower league 2 title with a convincing win against mid table port Vale. Richie, Benson (2), Flint and Connell hit the target. Di Canio, in a tee shirt dedicating the title to his late parents , joined the team in a wild celebration in front of an almost capacity
SPORTSWINDON: Swindon celebrate as Npower league 2 champions. Read More »
