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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...
Hindu celebrate colourful Holi for first time in town.
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...
ARCHIVE: 01-12-1981 German V2 rocket at the Science Museum Wroughton.
A German V2 rocket leaves the Science Museum store at Wroughton destined for the Science Museum in London. Some protesters along the route thought it was one of the Cruse Missiles which at the time were based at Greenham Common. Selection from the Archive: V2001©Calyx...
The house that Jack and Jill built.
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...
Swindon Switches ON to new initiative.
Over 400 business people and community representatives joined forces last night (Tuesday 24 January) to signal the start of a new collaborative approach to put Swindon in the spotlight as being a great place to live, work, invest in and visit. For too long Swindon has...
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: ©Calyx...