Swindon Community Features and Community News

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Dandelion. First thriller from Swindon estate agent

Who do you run to when everyone is after you?

If youthful estate agent Edward Hamilton (“Hammy”) thought the most he had to worry about was turning up late for work with a raging hangover, then he was very much mistaken. After discov...

Emergency services show excitement - 12 September

Thrills and spills at show put on by Wiltshire emergency services

Emergency Services go on show: Sunday 13 September, 10am-4pm The Emergency Services Show 2009 Sunday 13th September 10am - 4pm at Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire Meet the people who...

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Lydiard House display sheds light on Victorian childhoods

See how children spent their school and leisure time 100 years ago - exhibition until 26 September

'A Victorian Childhood' will show how children spent school days, played traditional games and pastimes and where they went on holiday more than 100 years ago. The new display is on all through the s...

Enlan Oven Cleaning

Ovens, ranges, agas, hobs, extractors and microwaves cleaned.

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Reading challenge underway in Swindon libraries

Discover new worlds through books, and win prizes

Young People can still join the Space Hop Summer Reading Challenge™ at a Swindon Library. And it's simple to take part – just read six books during the summer through your local library....

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Midcounties colleagues swap computers for paint brushes

Colourful mural gives Cricklade Pre-School a new lease of life

Desperately in need of redecoration, a Pre-school in Swindon has been given a new look thanks to a group of local volunteers who worked tirelessly for two days to transform it. Nine members from the ...

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Pretty in pink

Trust’s work to reseed wild flowers throws up a surprise

A dainty cerise plant standing no more than 25cms tall is blooming in the fields of north Wiltshire. It is one of a growing multitude of wild flowers that are slowly creeping back across farmland wtih...

Brewers

For all decorating materials - all major paint brands, wood treatments, decorating accessories, plus a wide range of fabrics.

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Understanding lash extensions

Make sure you use a qualified and insured lash stylist

As the wedding and holiday season is upon us, some ladies may be considering adding a wow factor with lash extensions - but not realise the difference between individual lash extensions and express la...

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Souvenir guidebook for Lydiard House & Park

Find out about the unique collections and architecture at Swindon's very own stately home

A souvenir guidebook for Lydiard House & Park is now on sale to help inform visitors about the unique collections and architecture at Swindon’s very own stately home. Written by Sophie Cumm...

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Swindon Town Football Club Membership 2010/11

There has never been a better time to join the Club

With all levels of Membership offering fantastic benefits, there has never been a better time to become a Member and follow Swindon Town FC. Joining is easy - online, by post, by phone or in pers...

Garden Care

Full garden maintenance service.

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Antiques are back!

New BBC programme highlights value of restoring old furniture

Restoration Roadshow. BBC 2. 20 Episodes from August 9 2010 As the age of austerity takes its toll on family budgets everywhere a new BBC programme demonstrates why it now makes sense to restore thos...

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The Great Western Railway in the First World War

A unique history of GWR and its employees at home and abroad in the Great War by Sandra Gittins - published 13 September

In August 1914 the GWR was plunged into war, the like of which this country had never experienced before. Over the years that followed life changed beyond measure, both for the men sent away to fight ...

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Dribbling for orphanage care

Swindon personal trainer completes world record 'dribble'

Personal trainer Nathan Taylor from Old Town completed a World Record trek across Britain in July, dribbling a football from Wembley, up the Grand Union Canal towpath, across The Pennines and the West...

Windmill Hill Day Nursery

A high quality day nursery situated at Windmill Hill Business Park offering a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual.

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