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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...

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...

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...

D & L Blinds

Quality blinds at affordable prices. Choose from a wide range of fabrics from the comfort of your own home.

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...

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 ...

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...

Ridgeway Medi-Spa

Leading edge chiropractic, painless dentistry and non surgical rejuvenating treatments in a private spa setting.

Businesses urged to take on Swindon apprentices

Swindon College Apprenticeship programme offers benefits to employers

Apprentices can bring significant benefits to employers and Swindon College has launched a new campaign to encourage employers to make a sound business investment by hiring an apprentice and reap the ...

Rainbows over Swindon - help brighten up the town

Project for users of Photoshop or coloured pencils and crayons

SwindonLink is looking to readers of all ages to help brighten up the town - in a virtual sense. Taking our inspiration from how real buildings around the world have been decorated - see www.favelapa...

Local man warms up with Health Through Warmth in Swindon

Patrick well prepared for winter thanks to scheme

The sun might be shining, but one Swindon resident is already well prepared for the winter thanks to npower’s Health Through Warmth scheme. 54-year-old Patrick McLoughlin (pictured), a former m...

Phoenix Surgery

Traditional family medicine within a modern, comfortable and relaxed environment.

Win tickets to tree festival

Westonbirt Arboretum’s Festival of the Tree - 23 to 30 August

Westonbirt Arboretum’s Festival of the Tree from 23 to 30 August showcases the work of more than 130 crafts people and 12 talented sculptors. It’s a great event to celebrate all things to...

Another piece of history for Swindon's Steam museum

Historic loco nameplate displayed in Swindon's railway museum

A nameplate which once adorned a 1930s-built Swindon locomotive is now displayed in the town’s railway museum thanks to the generosity of visitors and other benefactors. The cast iron a...

The ultimate part time guide is available now

Gain a new skill or qualification at Swindon College - courses starting in September.

Swindon College's 'Ultimate Part Time' course guide is now available and can be accessed on the college's website. It is aimed at people who are looking to...