Beyond Swindon
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...
Swindon film receives royal seal of approval
Queen views contributions from across Wiltshire on 1 May visit to Salisbury Cathedral
Everyone can now see extracts from the film shown during the Queen's visit to Salisbury Cathedral on 1 May. Called A Portrait of Swindon it's available to view at www.createstudios.org.uk/swindonjubi...
Search for dancers to find Swindon's soul on 19 May
Audition for the town's biggest arts spectacular performance
A unique theatrical event to mark the opening celebrations of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events takes place in Weymouth on Thursday 26 July - and performers from Swindon will be pa...
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...
Calling all Women to take up a new sport in 2012
Women only Triathlon Weekend - 2/3 June 2012
Women Only Triathlon Weekend 2 & 3 June 2012 What better way to celebrate 60 years of a special lady in power than with a triathlon specifically designed for women! Triathlon England South We...
Jazz in the Church - Friday 4 May, 7.30pm
St Michael's Church, Highworth - with the Dave Betts Latin Jazz Quintet
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Wander in a purple haze in world renowed nature reserve
See fantastic flowers this weekend at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Clattinger Farm nature reserve
If you are looking for a wonderful way to spend an hour or two this weekend then visit Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Clattinger Farm nature reserve, near Oaksey for a walk in these internationally ...
Louise Hunt selected for GB World Team Cup Team
Wanborough's Louise Hunt selected for women's wheelchair tennis team to represent Britain in South Korea from 21 to 27 May
Wanborough’s Louise Hunt is among a three-strong Great Britain women’s wheelchair tennis team selected this week by the Tennis Foundation for the 2012 BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Seoul ,...
Rotary to the rescue with new mini bus for Belarus school
Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown raise £22,000 for mini bus to take children to and from Ozarichi village school
The Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown have raised $35,000 dollars, approximately £22,000, during a two year period to enable the purchase a school mini bus for children in the village of Ozarich...
New College students visit Old Bailey
LLB degree students experience criminal proceedings first hand
In March, LLB students from New College went to London. In the morning, students visited the Central Criminal Courts (the Old Bailey) for a tour. They learnt about the history of the Court since its ...
No record in London planned for rhino runner
Swindon personal trainer Les Slinn runs London marathon for Save the Rhino International
In 2011 Swindon personal trainer Les Slinn entered the Guinness Book of Records for running the fastest London marathon time dressed as a Roman legionnaire. On 22 April he will be dressed a...
Craig to run for Parkinson’s UK at home of Downton Abbey
Parkinson's UK Run Highclere - Sunday 29 April
Local man, Craig Davidson, 38, from Swindon will take on the challenge of running 10k to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. Parkinson’s UK Run Highclere will take place in the beautifu...
Time to celebrate town’s railway connections
Jubilee time pieces produced by Swindon's oldest business with historic relationship with the Great Western Railway
The history of time itself is being celebrated this month to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, and Swindon Jewellers, Deacon & Son, have p...
Rest the Body... Focus the Mind... Cleanse the Soul...
A weekend of reuniting mind, body and spirit. Places booking for The Phoenix Retreat near Marlborough on 28th and 29th April
A weekend of reuniting mind, body and spirit In our frantic modern world more and more people are beginning to realize that one’s quality of life depends largely on one’s quality of mind,...
North Swindon children learn the true message of Easter
Orchid Vale Primary pupils witness the last days of Jesus
Pupils at Orchid Vale primary school spent the last day of term before the Easter holidays visiting scenes from Jesus’ life before he went to the cross, and discussing the true meaning of Christ...
Swindon resident will speak at Ridgeway Farm enquiry - if he gets backing
It’s a test case for new National Planning Framework and coalition government's commitment to localism
Kevin Fisher from Shaw is willing to go into the public bear pit to speak against Taylor Wimpey’s proposal to build 700 homes at the planning enquiry in Chippenham which starts on 9 May. But he ...
Get on your bike for an exciting day on 22 April
Fundraising cycling event for all setting off from and ending at Swindon's mountain bike trail
Last year's Big Bike saw 82 people taking part in two routes from F1 Karting, Wroughton. This year, with new routes and a new venue - plus the support of Mountain Bike Swindon - Prospect Hospice is pl...
Local woman's fundraising Great Wall of China trek!
Collette takes on the challenge of a lifetime for Breast Cancer Care!
Local woman Collette O’Malley from Swindon is taking on the challenge of a lifetime! On 12 October she will join a group of 20 to 30 other people who will trek along the Great Wall which involve...
What's it like being an Olympic volunteer?
Win a copy of Stroud author's book on his experiences at Atlanta 96 in aid of End Polio Now. Plus Swindon Council needs help on 23 May to ensure smooth route for the Olympic Flame burns through the town
Top BBC sports commentators Stuart Storey and John Inverdale, and former British athlete Dame Mary Peters, have all endorsed a new book by Stroud author Mike Cooper, which details his time as an Olymp...
Roves Farm's Easter Bunny is back from 31 March
Easter Fun daily from Saturday 31 March to Sunday 15 April
By popular demand Roves Farm’s Easter Bunny is back! The Easter Fun takes place daily from Saturday 31 March until Sunday 15 April. Free Tractor and Trailer Rides take visitors on an adventure t...
Bishopstone Easter Fete - 14 April
Hillsborough Day Nursery, 12noon - 3pm, in aid of Whizz kidz
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Spring in step for Swindon fundraising runner
Nathan in rigorous training routine for London Marathon - in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Nathan Blunden, a Lead SAP Business Systems Analyst from RWE npower’s Swindon office, has thrown himself into a rigorous training routine in preparation for this year’s London Marathon in ...
Love to cook, want to appear on Come Dine With Me?
Channel 4 is looking for keen cooks from Swindon to take part in local recording in April
Do you love dinner parties? Are you a great cook? The Channel 4 hit show Come Dine With Me is back for a new daytime series. To find out more call the number below or click on the poster to send an e...
Carrying the Olympic flame against bullying of any kind
Former Swindon Youth MP selected to run the Olympic mile
Swindon's former youth MP has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch on 23 May because of his voluntary work to highlight and combat cyber bullying which has led him to set up his own charity. Carn...
Getting ready for the Olympic flame in Swindon
Streets to witness once in a lifetime event on 23 May
The route the Olympic Flame will take through Swindon on its historic way to the London 2012 Olympic Stadium has been revealed today – and everyone is invited to celebrate this spectacular journ...
Swindon school has high hopes for second Comenius Euro-project
Tregoze Primary School works with 9 schools across Europe to create another educational and cultural exchange
Following the success of their last Comenius project which ended last April, and involved eight schools from across Europe exploring the theme of heroes and champions, Tregoze Primary School is submit...
