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 at the roulette tables. Speaking at the party, Adam said, “It’s amazing to see […]
Swindon’s Hilton re-opens as Double Tree Hilton. 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 »
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:
ARCHIVE: 01-12-1981 German V2 rocket at the Science Museum Wroughton. 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
The house that Jack and Jill built. Read More »
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 suffered from a lack of self-appreciation, despite the town
Swindon Switches ON to new initiative. Read More »
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: The Army on parade at the carnival.
Tis time to strat thinking about Carnivals – Purton Carnival 2016. Read More »
Swindon looks to put its unique modern art collection in the ark. Swindon may be landlocked, but the Council and the Trustees of the arts in the town are looking for funding to build a magnificent ark-like structure to house its unique modern art collection. Notes on the collection: Swindon Museum holds one of the
New Ark for unique art collection. Read More »
An innovative £25 million power plant, which turns household rubbish into ‘green’ gas, will be built on the South Marston Industrial Estate in Swindon. The new facility, a world first, will be built next to a pilot facility run by Advanced Plasma Power. Chief executive Rolf Stein explained that having demonstrated the technology in its
Your formula for today: Plasma + rubish = Green Gas Read More »
Where once the sounds of heavy industry clattered and banged, on Friday the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 played by soloist Daniel Lebhardt echoed round the beautifully restored Grade II railway building, that was in the heart of the former Swindon railway works, that now houses the STEAM Museum. The event was part of the
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Following close behind X-Factor’s Ben Haenow Jay James took to the stage to entertain the crowds that had gathered after the lantern Parade through the town. Full Gallery of Parade and gig:
Sunday brings 2nd X-Factor to Wharf Green. Read More »
