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Swindon woman carries the Paralympic torch
Fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Naomi House honoured to bear the flame on 28 August
Swindon fundraiser Nicki Styles carried the Paralympic Torch close to the home of the paralympic movement on 28 August, the day before the Paralympic Games start in London. Nicki from Rodbourne ...
Nicki Styles from Swindon selected to carry Paralympic Torch
Nicki to join team of bearers on 28 August in Aylesbury near historic origins of the Paralympic Games
A Swindon woman with a track record of fundraising for children's disabilities has been selected to carry the Paralympic Torch close to the home of the paralympic movement on 28 August, the day befo...
Ride the train south to Taw Valley on August Bank Holiday weekend
Spitfire and Red Arrow flypasts to mark extension of track to the edge of Mouldon Hill Park in North Swindon
Swindon & Cricklade Railway Society is opening another half mile of track ready to carry passengers on 26, 26 and 27 August. Following many months of toil and heavy labour by volunteers, ...
Milkshake! Come out to play - 29 August
See all your favourite characters when The Milkshake nationwide theatre tour comes to Wyvern Theatre, Swindon - Wednesday 29 August, 1pm and 3.30pm
Wednesday 29 August 1pm and 3.30pm Wyvern Theatre, Swindon 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.org.uk Tickets £12.00/£10.00. Family £40.00 ...
Swindon hospital wants pictures of children born there
Great Western Hospital celebrate tenth year in December. Images of under 10s wanted to create a unique artwork by 18 September
Local children are being given a once in a life time opportunity to be part of a special piece of art to commemorate the Great Western Hospital’s ten year anniversary in early December this year...
Family say farewell to Tami Brown at Prospect Hospice
Inspirational 28 year old passes away
Tami Brown, a cancer sufferer from North Swindon who provided hope and inspiration to family, friends and hundreds who had never met her, passed away at Prospect Hospice on Sunday night. The 28 year ...
Win a guide to walking with kids near Swindon
Discover great places to walk with childen with a book written specifically for young legs
With the holidays upon us we have two copies Kiddiwalks in Wiltshire by Nigel Vile, and excellent footpath guide suitable for families with children. The book contains a ser...
Sun comes out for children's fete in GWR Park
Swindonians turn out in their thousands to celebrate event blending the present with the past
Swindonians turned out in their thousands to support a traditional community fete that was revived 9 years ago. The event has its roots back in 1855 and took place nearly every year until World ...
Photo Exhibition marks 30 Years of a world first in end of life care for children
Free exhibition at Swindon Central Library until 10 September about Helen & Douglas House, the world's first children's hospice
A photo exhibition at Swindon Central Library until 10 September marks 30 years of Helen House, the world’s first children’s hospice and the pioneer of the children’s hospice movemen...
Free summer fun for kids at Westonbirt!
National Arboretum Kids go Free promotion until 31 August is a winner. Enter tickets to TreeFest at the end of the month
The Forestry Commission's National Arboretum at Westonbirt is coming to the rescue of parents and grandparents this summer holiday, with free entry for kids and a host of free activities and trails. ...
Broadway beckons Swindon student, but only if she raises lots of money
Verity appeals for corporate and individual support to help her follow her dream in musical theatre
A talented BTEC graduate from New College Swindon is in a race against time to give herself the chance of a lifetime to hit Broadway and make it big in the performing arts world. Seventeen year old...
Free event set to attract families and young people
Come along and enjoy a range of free activities at New College on Saturday 7 July
Young people and their families will be able to enjoy a range of free activities as part of an event organised by Swindon Borough Council’s Children’s Services department. The event, whic...
Invitation for first time mums and dads
Post-natal group every Thursday 12.15-1.30pm, RLK Children's Centre, Westcott Street, Swindon
If you have a baby under 8 months old, and this is your first child, we invite you to come along to our post-natal group taking place every Thursday 12.15pm – 1.30pm at RLK Children’s Cent...
Swindon Children's Fete combines sport, history and heritage - 21 July
Mechanics' Trust aims to make this year's Children's Fete in the GWR Park, Faringdon Road, the biggest and best ever
Swindon's Mechanics' Trust is aiming to make this year's Children's Fete on 21 July in the GWR Park, Faringdon Road, the biggest and best ever. The fete dates back to 1866 and was a key event in the ...
Celebrating the Jubilee in style with family picnic
Families at the West Swindon Family Centre, in Freshbrook, enjoy a mass picnic to celebrate the Jubilee
Families at the West Swindon Family Centre, in Freshbrook, enjoyed a mass picnic to celebrate the Jubilee. Families brought their own packed lunches to the event where fun was had by all with Jubilee...
Roves Farm heading for reopening
Since the devasting fire on 9 May, the Burr family, staff and volunteers at Roves Farm Visitor Centre have been rapidly putting together a plan to reopen as soon as possible.
Since suffering a devasting fire on 9 May, the Burr family, staff and volunteers at Roves Farm Visitor Centre have been rapidly putting together a plan to reopen as soon as possible. They lost an act...
North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson weds in Parliament
Diamond jubilee weekend made special for Justin and Jo Wheeler
The Royal Jubilee weekend was made all the more exciting for North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and Jo Wheeler when they tied their knot in the Houses of Parliament on Saturday 2 June. In August las...
Volunteers to make Big Arts Day another huge success
Team of people needed to make huge event on Saturday 14 July go smoothly and safely
Are you over 16 and able to spare a few hours to help out at this year’s big day in Lydiard Park? As the huge occasion in Swindon's calandar draws ever closer the hunt is on for volunteers to h...
All set for a jam-packed weekend of Diamond Jubilee festivities
Swindon to enjoy scores of street parties across the Borough over the bank holiday weekend
Swindon is entering the Jubilee spirit in style with scores of street parties being held across the Borough over the bank holiday weekend. Preparations are well underway for the record 42 street part...
Swindon kids' class shortlisted for top award
Debutots in running for top prize from Netmums.com - vote now and put Swindon kids' clubs on the map!
A Swindon baby and toddler class is among Britain’s best after being nominated for a top national award. The Debutots class, run by local mum of 3, Jenni Saunders, is in the running to scoop th...
Do you want to be a better parent?
Parenting 4 Life c.i.c. Parenting Courses every Tuesday - enrol now
Do you want to know more about how to set boundaries, to improve your child’s behaviour? Do you want to be able to discuss your role as a parent carer with other parents, as your child grows? Do...
Greatest show on earth starts in Swindon on Wednesday 23 May
Town welcomes the Olympic flame and you're invited to see it in the front of the Big Screen. Image of the flame at the start of its UK tour in Cornwall on 19 May
The Olympic flame arrived on British soil on 18 May for a 70 day tour of the nation before arriving for the London 2012 opening ceremony and Swindon welcomes it on Wednesday 23 May. You've invited ...
Meet Swindon foster care staff on 16, 17 & 18 May
Fostering Network's annual campaign hopes to attract new carers
Foster Care Fortnight in May is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and attract new carers writes Cheryl Keller (pictured right). From 14 to 27 May, with a...
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 ...
Wiltshire Grandmother encourages others to learn first aid
Grandparents, learn some life saving skills from the Brtish Red Cross - next course 10 May
A grandmother who regularly looks after her young grandchildren has learned some life saving skills to help prepare for an emergency, and is encouraging other Wiltshire grandparents to do the same. P...
Be a hero in Children’s Hospice Week
Be a hero and fundraise for Children’s Hospice Week
Children's hospices help seriously ill children who are not expected to reach adulthood, and their families. Just like superheroes, children’s hospices are there for people when they need them m...
