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 »
Wiltshire sports stars Shelley Rudman (skeleton bob) and Lauren Booth (para cyclist) have become Charity Ambassadors for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. There was a photocall where the two ladies were shown over the Bell 429 helicopter that is specially adapted for the Wilts Air Ambulance roll. Gallery:
Wiltshire sports stars Shelley Rudman and Lauren Booth become Air Ambulance Ambassadors. Read More »
The attraction with Lydiard House is its ability to transform. One moment a stately home the next a theatre, and then; well, a sort of car pound. I think a car pound is a bit of a miss representation, more a retro and modern car show room. Autofest hits the lawns of the stately home
Lydiard House puts on a very REVED up show. Read More »
Purton House Organics hold a lovely little festival on the Farm near the Fox, near Purton Church. Music and merrymaking for all ages. Gallery:
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Laurence Shahlaei, who won the Europe’s strongest man competition recently, pulled in the crowds at Tesco in Ocotal Way when they put on a Fun Day, despite some typical British summer weather. Yes it rained. Along with strong man Don Bryden, and under the watchful eye of the town’s Mayor, they pulled two MAN trucks
Europe’s strongest man pulls in the crowd. Read More »
The Biggest military air show in the world attracts a royal visit every year (hence the Royal in Royal International Air Tattoo), but this year the biggest royal family landed at Fairford. PRINCE WILLIAM, CATHRINE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE AND PRINCE GEORGE, on his first official visit, met with the Air Cadets, The Red Arrows and
Prince George makes first visit to RIAT. Read More »
The new Hitachi 802 series GWR train passes through Swindon in daylight for the first time. The train was running on its diesel engine as electrification of the GWR line is not yet complete. Gallery:
New train visits Swindon. Read More »
Swindon’s iconic Magic Roundabout filled up with over 70 Swindon connected cars. The Roundabout was closed for maintenance and before reopening the authorities let Swindon 175 stage a Swindon Connections car gathering to fill up and drive round the world famous road configuration. Calyx Pictures captured this unique event from 30 meters up thanks to
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 »
