Beyond Swindon
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...
Forty years of theatrical costumes go under the hammer as RAF bows out
Bustles, bumps and boobs on offer at auction. Everything must go
A large collection of costumes, props and equipment amassed by a Wiltshire theatre company over four decades will be going to auction in June. The curtain at RAF Lyneham fell for the final ti...
Golden Gardens celebrate wildlife trust's 50th anniversary
Gardens open to the public to celebrate 50 years of nurturing Wiltshire's Wildlife
April saw the opening of several gardens in Swindon and Wiltshire in aid of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s 50th Anniversary. For the last 50 years the Trust has been working with local communi...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
