Michael Jackson (tribute act – Ben) Papped leaving the Wyvern Theatre Stage Door. A bizarre photocall to promote a tribute act to what must be regarded as one of the all time bizarre performers, took place at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. To quote the Aries Entertainment Agency website: ( http://www.ariesentertainment.co.uk/?page=act&act_id=624&cat=2&genre=7&bname=Acts%20list ) There are plenty
Swindon – the town often cited as the most accurate benchmark of the UK economy – is in the spotlight until 26 May on the First Floor Plaza of the Brunel Shopping Centre, when workers at one hundred of its firms feature in an art show celebrating its enterprise and trade. Photographer Nigel Hudson and
Art of 100 companies goes on display. Read More »
The 2013 Swindon Festival of literature was launched at a Dawn Chorus on the Lawns overlooking the town. Calyx Picture Agency is the official photographer for the event. Gallery of the Dawn Chorus below:
Literary Festival gets underway. Read More »
Stars from soaps and sport joined forces to raise cash for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance at Swindon Town’s County Ground. The club has adopted the charity as its charity of the year and pulled in such names as Adam Woodyatt, Khali Best, Tony Discipline, Matt Lapinskas and Jamie Borthwick from Eastenders, TOWIE star James Argent,
Charity football match lifts Air Ambulance. Read More »
Police sealed off the Bruce Street Roundabout complex allowing only limited access because a water main on the inbound side of the Great Western Way between B&Q and the bridges burst. The road had lifted and will almost certainly be shut during tomorrows morning rush hour. GALLERY:
Bruce Street Flooded as Water main bursts. Read More »
After Swindon Council contractors painted an arrow in the wrong direction last year, now they have painted yellow lines up a narrow alleyway in Newhall Street. The alley is so narrow that you can just cycle up it let alone get a car along it. The Peel P50 car which measures up at 41 inches
After the arrow now the lines. Read More »
Margaret Thatcher visits Princess Margaret Hospital to see the Hungerford shooting survivors 0n 20th August 1987. SPONSOR A GALLERY OR PAGE. Contact richard@calyxpix.com Gallery:
Margaret Thatcher visits the Hungerford victims at PMH. 1987 Read More »
High winds caused the storytelling egg to abandon its reading to the youngsters, but the Easter Bunny kept them entertained instead. While out of the wind in the Brunel Plaza a B&Q team showed children the art of DIY. SPONSOR A GALLERY OR PAGE Contact Richard@calyxpix.com
Wind stops egg. Story time in the Parade. Read More »
UPDATE. Wiltshire Police have issued an update on the Wood Street assault. A 25-year-old male from the Swindon area has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody at Gablecross Police Station, Swindon. The 27-year-old victim remains in a critical condition in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford
Wood Street closed. UPDATE Read More »
Swindon is landing its very own MONOPOLY game featuring local landmarks like Lydiard Park, The Magic Roundabout and the County Ground. This Christmas you’ll be able to buy these sites with games money when Winning Moves, manufacturers of this version of MONOPOLY under license from Hasbro, releases the finished product in October. The board will
Board with Swindon. Town gets onto new MONOPOLY layout. Read More »
