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Swindon and the GWR. New book by Rosa Matheson

A fully illustrated history in an easy read format

The Great Western Railway was engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, planned to link London with the south-west and west of England. Enabled by Parliament in 1835, it soon became known as ‘God...

Swindon contributes £5,000 to Haiti earthquake fund

Chief Executive of UK Disaster Committee (DEC) thanks Swindon for helping towards £100million relief fund

Brendan Gormley, chief executive of the UK Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC), visited Swindon on 28 April to thank the organisers of an evening arranged at short notice which raised £5,000 to h...

Planned Learning Academy is key focus for joining ICS

Customer Service Academy for Swindon company employees

With an ambitious but achievable target of saving £450m for the seven publicly-funded UK Research Councils over the next 10 years, the RCUK Shared Services Centre Limited (RCUK SSC Ltd) is takin...

The Kirsty Farrow Dance Academy

Classes for children and adults. Pre-school, ballet, modern tap, musical theatre, adult jazz/fitness and tap, street jazz.

Swindon based National Trust ties in with Mills & Boon

Limited places at June romance writing workshops to launch link-up

This year leading romance publisher Mills & Boon® have joined forces with the National Trust to produce a commemorative novel – Scandalous Innocent – in celebration of the 400th an...

Recycled Art Exhibition - throughout June

Art at The Beehive, by local artists using recycled materials

An exhibition of Recycled Art will be on show at the Beehive, Prospect Place, Swindon, until end of June, during pub opening hours. The art, which has been produced using recycled materials, is by fou...

Ukuleles In The Park: 20 June

... bring a ukulele and join in the fun!

Ukebox Jury - the Swindon ukulele band is once again presenting Sunday afternoon 'Ukuleles In The Park' performances - at the Town Gardens Bandstand (20 June and 4 July), and for the first time - on ...

Andrew Hill - Hypnotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach

Habits, compulsions, fears, phobias, anxiety, panic, depression and much more.

Free Off-Road Cycle Training in Swindon

Introduction to Mountain Biking courses throughout the summer

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First Aid for Sport and Fitness Professionals - 17 June

Emergency First Aid at Work - Special Introductory Price ONLY £35

Do you or any of your team require a recognised certificate in first aid skills? The bpm active Emergency First Aid at Work course has been adapted to meet the needs of individuals working in the...

Is Britain's best baker in Swindon?

Master Pâtissier Eric Lanlard looking for entries to 'Get Caking'

‘Get Caking’ for your chance to be crowned Britain’s best baker with Master Pâtissier to the stars, Eric Lanlard, Keen Swindon cooks are being encouraged to join the baking re...

Nuimage Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Kitchen, bedroom and bathroom design and fitting in Swindon, family run business with many years experience and good old fashioned service.

Young film-maker from Swindon lands £300 prize

Talented young film-maker Andrea Bowie from Cricklade, Swindon wins cash prize in a UK-wide art competition.

Talented young film-maker Andrea Bowie (23) from Cricklade, Swindon has landed a coveted £300 cash prize in a UK-wide art competition. Called ‘LifeSupport: Change through art&rsqu...

Win a ticket to see Noddy on his 60th anniversary tour

He and his friends are at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon on 11 July

Noddy comes to the Wyvern Theatre Swindon on Sunday 11 July 1pm & 3.30pm with his national tour of Noddy in Toyland, and we have two family tickets for the ninety minute show starting at 1pm. &nb...

Ex X Factor stars in concert. Win a ticket

Brother and sister duo Same Difference and Rachel Adedej in Swindon Bowl

Fans of the X Factor have the chance to see three finalists in the flesh at Town Gardens on Saturday 3 July, 7.30pm (gates from 6.30pm). Brother and sister duo Same Difference made the finals in 2007...