Swindon News
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...
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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...
Gliding Centre Open Weekend - 12 & 13 May
Come along and join the fun at The Vale of White Horse Gliding Centre, near Shrivenham - free admission and parking.
The Vale of White Horse Gliding Centre near Shrivenham. Open Weekend on Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 May, 11 am till 4 pm. Admission and parking free. Special discount on trial lesson flights. Come a...
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...
Spectacular sunrise images to launch 19th Swindon Festival of Literature
Richard Wintle of Calypix.com was up early to capture revellers who welcomed the town's celebration of all things well thought, well written, and well said
The rain predicted for Swindon held off long enough to allow a spectacular launch of the Swindon Festival of Literature on Monday 7 May. Sunrise high above the town at Lawn Woods saw fire jugglers...
Party on the Pitch. Great shots from Calyx Pix
Images by Richard Wintle from Swindon Town's Party on the Pitch at the County Ground on Sunday 6 May.
Swindon Town celebrated winning the Npower Championship League 2 with a Party on the Pitch at the County Ground on Sunday 6 May. Images by: Richard Wintle of Calyx multimedia From the top: Swind...
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...
Prospect Hospice Starlight Walk - 30 June
Register now for Prospect's biggest fundraiser of the year!
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19th Festival of Literature 7 to 19 May to be another hit
Tickets still on sale for lots of events, but most popular speakers heading for sell out
Tickets for events at the nineteenth Swindon Festival of Literature - which starts on Monday 7 May - are being snapped up by the keenest of festival followers. Already, one event, the Mindfulness Wor...
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...
Swindon woman set to pedal for heart charity
Still time to sign up for British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wiltshire Bike Ride
Kirsty Mapes from Swindon, sadly lost her father to heart disease and is urging others to join her at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Wiltshire Bike Ride on Sunday 13 May. Kirsty, aged 24, is taki...
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 ...
Time running out to apply for a Jubilee street party
Street closure deadline for a right Royal knees-up with your neighbours is Monday May 7
If you’re planning a right Royal knees-up with your neighbours, Monday 7 May is the deadline to apply to Swindon Council for a street closure order. So far 21 applications have been approved ...
Wedding Fair helps cancer research campaigner exceed target
Rachel IIlsley writes to thank all who helped her fundraise for Cancer Research
Rachel IIlsley, right, writes to thank all who helped her achieve a remarkable fundraising total in aid of Cancer Research at a charity wedding fair held at Marsh Farm Hotel in Royal Wootton Bassett o...
Music line-up announced for Swindon Big Arts Day
Huge collection of local talent to take to three musical stages at Lydiard Park on Saturday 14 July
The Swindon Big Arts Day programming team are proud to announce the musical line-up for 3 of the stages at this year’s Festival in Lydiard Park on 14 July. The standard of talent this year has ...
New cafe opens at Steam Museum
No need to leave in search of refreshment
Visitors to Swindon's STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will no longer have to go in search of a cuppa and cakes outside the building. From 1 May they can now enjoy a break with a wid...
Nationwide backs Swindon & Wiltshire Pride
August event will be full of vibrant colours, music and excitement with backing from one of Swindon's major employers
This summer the Town Gardens, in Swindon will be full of vibrant colours, music and excitement as the Swindon & Wiltshire Pride Event celebrates its 5th Birthday on Saturday 4 August 2012. And ...
