Swindon Local News
Diana Dors to star in 'Swindon: The Opera'
The JTP Trust have revealed that Swindon's famous star Diana Dors, played by soprano Polly Leech, will be the narrator of 'Swindon: The Opera', to be held at the STEAM Museum on 7 & 8 July 2012
The JTP Trust have revealed that Swindon's famous star Diana Dors, played by soprano Polly Leech, will be the narrator of 'Swindon: The Opera', to be held at the STEAM Museum on 7 & 8 July 2012. ...
Are you ready … for a night at the Museum?
Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, STEAM and Lydiard House all taking part in national Museums at Night initiative - Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May
Interested in tracing your family tree? Love to look round a Museum but at work in the week? Want to have an early evening date viewing an art gallery? Look no further. Swindon Museum & Art G...
Everyone invited to see Swindon in all its glory
A film about Swindon which received The Queen’s royal seal of approval will be screened at various venues this summer.
A film about Swindon which received The Queen’s royal seal of approval will be screened at various venues this summer. Scores of residents starred in the showreel, called A Portrait of Swindon,...
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Businesses STEP up to football challenge in support for Swindon young people
Total Guide to Swindon and Infosys Ltd getting ready for 24 hour 5-a-side football tournament on 7 July at the Futsal arena
Total Guide to Swindon and Infosys Ltd are getting into training to host a marathon 24 hour 5-a-side football event on 7 July at the Futsal arena at Kembrey Park, Swindon. IT Software Services com...
Turn on, tune in and take off. Fresh Air at the Royal Air Force Museum
Swindon artist Dave Bent exhibits love of aviation in colourful and imaginative interpretations from 21 May
His fans include international air force pilots, art collectors, Chiefs of Staff, captains of industry and even the legendary Red Arrows - with whom he has collaborated as Artist in Residenc...
Ice hockey try outs for the best young British talent
Weekend for young players and parents to consider applying for brand new ice hockey academy and to attend Lydiard Park Academy in Swindon
In a ground breaking development in sports education in Britain, the Okanagan Hockey School Europe (OHSE), a division of the Okanagan Hockey School Ltd. (OHSL...
Enjoy a taste and save Swindon's Mela on 9 June
Fundraiser to prevent crisis in this year's celebration of South Asian culture
The prize-winning Swindon Mela, now in its tenth year, has been described as the ‘best in the west’ but the biggest free festival in the South West, celebrating the sights, sounds and tast...
The shocking reality of children and internet porn
Pictures of Coate Water on sale to raise money for Swindon-based charity SHOC (Stop Harming our Children) campaign against online porn
Basil Jones of Swindon-based charity SHOC (Stop Harming our Children) is displaying and selling canvas-mounted photographs he’s taken of Coate Water to raise funds for activities to protect chil...
Big Arts Day in July: Fabulous acts for all the family
From dinosaurs to puppets, from lobsters to lovehearts, Lydiard Park event on 14 July will have amazing sights
From dinosaurs to puppets, from lobsters to lovehearts, this year’s Big Arts Day will have something for everyone. The free festival on Saturday 14 July at Lydiard Park includes musical acts, d...
Free performance from The Royal Opera House on 17 May
On Swindon's Big Screen, Wharf Green: The Royal Opera's La Boheme (17 May) and The Royal Ballet's Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 (16 July)
Building on the success of the last 25 years of free live Big Screen broadcasts, the Royal Opera House is delighted to announce that this summer’s BP Summer Big Screen performances are T...
Lydiard Park becomes 15th Century camp on 19 & 20 May
See the past come to life with the Woodvilles re-enactors from 11am to 5pm
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 May, 11am to 5pm The Woodvilles - 15th Century Camp at Lydiard Park The past comes to life at Lydiard Park as The Woodvilles set up camp on the lawn with living hist...
50th Anniversary Apprentice Reunion - 22 September
If you were a British Railways training school apprentice or know someone who was. please help organisers to make it a day to remember
This year is the 50th anniversary of the British Railways training school in Swindon. The school was situated at the end of Dean Street, in Newburn Crescent. To celebrate the occasion we are organisi...
Popular Roves Farm hopes to be back in business within a month
No animals and no humans injured in devastating blaze. Electricity board takes 3 hours to turn off the power after fuses below
Roves Farm was devastated by a major fire on 9 May with the visitor centre barns destroyed. Thankfully all the animals and no humans were injured. The Roves Farm's web site describes how the ...
Swindon Open Studios 2012 - 18 May Open Evening
Artists invited to gather at the Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon
Open Evening for Swindon Open Studios 2012 Friday 18 May 7.30pm The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon Calling all artists and craftspeople in the Swindon area: whether or not you took part in...
Isy Suttie at Swindon Arts Centre - 19 May
Isy Suttie brings her one-woman-musical-cyber-love-story Pearl and Dave to Swindon Arts Centre
Live Nation and MHA in association with United Agents proudly present: Isy Suttie Pearl and...
Swindon golf fiesta in aid of Seve Ballesteros Cancer Foundation on 22 May
Wrag Barn Golf and Country Club to hold major fundraiser in memory of iconic Spanish golfer
On 22 May 2012 a little piece of Spain comes to Wrag Barn Golf and Country Club in Highworth near Swindon, Wiltshire, as the 2012 Club Captain Steve Griffiths and the Ladies’ Captain Julie...
Police search for dangerous bikers in West Swindon
Illegal motorcyclist endanger pedestrians on popular footpath
The problem of young motorbike riders illegally using the River Ray Parkway continues. But now the police are hunting for two young teenagers caught on camera terrorising pedestrians using the footpa...
Lydiard’s head gardener leads hanging basket workshops on 15 May
Two sessions to help you make your garden sparkle with colour this summer
Practical workshops to help people brighten up the outside of their homes are being held at Lydiard Park later this month. The workshops, which are being held on Tuesday 15 May, will see part...
Free fitness sessions in Swindon start on 13 May
Are you looking for a fun way to jump-start your fitness programme? Dan Gale has the answer
Are you looking for a FUN way to jump-start to your fitness program, but don't want to pay big bucks? Then this fit club adventure is for you. Whether you're a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast or...
Swindon teenager's film premiere on 17 May
Darren Potter premieres his latest film, British Short Screenplay nominated 'Mr Wiggles'at Empire Cinema, Swindon
16-year-old Darren Potter will be premiering his latest film – which has already been nominated in the British Short Screenplay Competition - on 17 May at Empire Cinema, Swindon. Last year Darr...
Arkell’s brews up something special for the Jubilee
Wiltshire brewery Arkell’s thinks only one real ale which match the Queen's taste
There will be hundreds of real ales being brewed in celebration of the Queen’s diamond jubilee this month, but Wiltshire brewery Arkell’s thinks only one which will be her real Tipple. On...
Strictly Come Dancing to bring its rhythm to Swindon on 29 June
Stars of Strictly Come Dancing will be aiming to get Swindon on its feet when a special show swings into the town
Stars of Strictly Come Dancing will be aiming to get Swindon on its feet when a special show swings into the town in June. Former Strictly champion Kara Tointon, Artem Chigvintsev, Kristina Rhiannoff...
Swindon fashion student launches childrenswear range
Five Portsmouth Uni students hope Little Phoenix will fill gap in the market
Charli Roberts, a former Greendown School pupil from West Swindon, is studying for a degree in Fashion and Textile Design with Enterprise at University of Portsmouth and along with four fellow student...
Ridgeway Farm planning enquiry underway
Bid to block 700 homes on green fields beyond Swindon's boundary at Ridgeway Farm
Kevin Fisher from Shaw has spoken on behalf of residents of Swindon at the planning enquiry considering an appeal by Taylor Wimpey to build 700 houses on the western edge of the town, on green field...
Ten-goal charity thriller at Swindon Town FC
Manager Paolo Di Canio shows he knows which way is goal to help team to 8-2 win to raise £16,000 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Photos by Richard Wintle
Paolo Di Canio inspired his select eleven to an 8-2 win over a Wiltshire Air Ambulance XI at The County Ground on Wednesday night. With proceeds in the region of £16,000 from the night going...
Picture frames needed for TICK-ART at the Wyvern
Right Time for Art’s Tick-Art Exhibition - Wyvern Theatre from Monday 2 July to Sunday 8 July
The Wyvern Theatre will be exhibiting original artwork by their resident community group Right Time for Art, which is supported by Reach Inclusive Art, this July. Right Time for Art are older people ...
