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 […]
Switch on to Swindon held an early morning event at the NSBRC at Lydiard Fields with the message sign up to be an Ambassador for the town. SO WHAT ARE AMBASSADORS? Swindon has a compelling story – together we need to tell it. Swindon Ambassadors will bring together the knowledge, networks and passion of businesses,
Switch on to Swindon Ambassadors event. Read More »
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 Swindon Stroke Association fun run took place in Lydiard Park on Sunday morning. Gallery:
The Stroke Association fun run in Lydiard Park Read More »
The Swindon Fringe Festival launched at the Bohemian Balcony in Rodbourne. Gallery of the evening:
Swindon Fringe is launched. Read More »
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:
It’s back. Swindon Festival of Literature launched. Read More »
The Pride of Swindon Awards took place at Steam Museum. Gallery of the presentation. Pictures Rachel Davis.
Pride of Swindon Awards. Read More »
I have found some negatives shot before 1982 that show the result of a lorry overturning in Ferndale Road. Note Patel Sports shop. Could anyone shed more light on this shed load? Gallery from the archive;
ARCHIVE: Lorry overturned in Ferndale Road. Read More »
Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colours created a riot of colour and celebration at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre in Swindon on Sunday (12 March). The first festival of its type to be held in the town, the event was a huge success, with colour and fun becoming the order of the day. The
Hindu celebrate colourful Holi for first time in town. Read More »
The house that Jack and Jill built. The National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon is expecting a big rush of interest this weekend, as an estimated over 3000 people check out how to self build an eco-friendly house. The Show at the 67,000 sq ft centre was opened by Martin Roberts of BBC’s
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