East Swindon
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...
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 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...
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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...
Upper Stratton Baptist Church celebrates 150 years
People travel from far and wide to Swindon church 150th anniversary celebration
On Sunday, March 25, Upper Stratton Baptist Church (USBC) in Green Road, celebrated its 150th Anniversary. A special service at 10.30am was attended by over 200 people – many having travel...
West End Open Workshops until 29 July
Exclusive series of workshops created in partnership with leading West End performers
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Haboakus hold Gorse Hill homes drop-in sessions
Regular informal meetings for local people interested in development proposals for 240 homes and parkland enhancements at Gorse Hill through April, May and June
Regular informal drop-in sessions for local people interested in housing development proposals for Gorse Hill start on Monday 16 April. Members of the Haboakus Gorse Hill project team will be...
28 April: gardeners needed in Moredon and Rodbourne
See the plans at Rodbourne Cheney Library to develop open area next to the building
Local residents have joined forces with the Friends of Rodbourne Cheney Primary School to take over and develop the grassed area at the back of Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library to create a “...
Children 'Go Bananas' at Swindon nursery
Co-operative Childcare Nursery celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight
Children at a Swindon nursery went bananas to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. Some 58 youngsters joined in the special day at The Co-operative Childcare at The Great Western Hospital by wearing yellow...
'Photography as a Document' exhibition: 19 - 31 March
New College first year students' photographs on display at Link Centre Library
New College first year Foundation Degree Professional Photography students are holding an exhibition at the Link Centre library from 19 March to 31 March. Students will be present with thei...
Locality. Is it just another bright idea soon to fade?
Des Morgan asks if Swindon Council's new policy is doomed from the outset
The launch of a new locality based approach by Swindon Council whereby each of seven areas - formerly known as clusters grouped by political ward - now has a designated ‘Locality Lead’ off...
Running club to raise funds for Encephalitis Society
The Encephalitis Running Society set up by Sports Science graduate Ollie.
Having survived viral encephalitis during his time at university, performance coach and personal trainer Ollie Burt from Purton is now keen to give something back to the Encephalitis Society which sup...
Swindon dynasty has UKs youngest brewer
Alex Arkell becomes head brewer at family firm
Alex Arkell, 26, has been appointed Head Brewer at the Wiltshire family brewery and is probably the youngest in the country. This is a proud moment for the brewery as Alex is the first family member ...
Haboakus will 'keep talking and listening' over Gorse Hill homes
100 people attend first community consultation to view plans for low energy homes and park improvements. Opponents want to maintain green space and allotements
Haboakus, the joint venture between TV presenter Kevin McCloud's HAB Housing company and Green Square Housing Association, says it will keep talking and listening to local people for new homes and par...
Gorse Hill homes consultation - 10 March
Haboakus to hold first community consultation on proposals for new homes and the improvement of the wider park at Gorse Hill.
Haboakus has announced the date of its first community consultation on proposals for new homes and the improvement of the wider park at Gorse Hill in Swindon. It will take place on Saturday 10 March ...
Akells recruiting landlords on 6 March
Find out more from 1pm to 8pm at Arkell’s Brewery, Swindon
Golden opportunities exist for those seeking a career in the licensed trade, according to Arkell’s Brewery, which is once again holding its Recruitment Day, on Tuesday 6 March, 1pm-8pm at Arkell...
100th Domestic Violence Protection Order granted
Wiltshire Police taking part in Home Office pilot scheme which gives new civil powers
The 100th Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) was granted to Wiltshire Police by magistrates in Swindon. The Force is taking part in a year-long Home Office pilot under which new civil powers c...
Arkell’s salutes Town’s Red Army
Swindon brewery new ale will stiffen resolve as town head for Wembley cup final and make final push for league title. Promise of second new ale if Paul Benson continues to find back of the net
After a storming win by Swindon Town Football Club on Saturday 25 February against Accrington Stanley, Arkell’s Brewery is on full throttle brewing a new Red Army real ale to celebrate. ...
Swindon boosts the importance of locality
Each area of the town now has a 'locality leader' to promote community development
Swindon Council introduced a new policy on 1 January designed to make decisions by councillors and officers based more closely on the views being expressed in the many neighbourhoods around the town. ...
Mayor opens vital new Pluss Swindon office
New office will help disabled people to find jobs and develop careers
The Mayor of Swindon carried out the official opening of a new office for Pluss in Swindon. In the current economic climate, finding the right job isn’t easy. But for people with a disabil...
Great Western Hospital launches People's Choice Award
Nominate a hospital worker who has gone beyond the call of duty
For the third year running the Great Western Hospital NHS Trust will be hosting the annual Staff Excellence Awards to recognise and celebrate the outstanding ...
St Joseph’s proud of school league table performance
Principal keen to highlight rounded approach to students' education
St Joseph’s Catholic College, on Ocotal Way in the heart of Swindon, has performed well in the new Key Stage 4 (KS4, ages 14-16) and Key Stage 5 (KS5, ages 16-18) league tables, released by the ...
Swindon Wildcats launch new BHF initiative
Ice hockey players launch new healthy vending machine at Swindon Academy
Ice hockey players from Swindon Wildcats launched a new healthy vending machine at Swindon Academy as part of a campaign by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to encourage pupils to eat healthier snac...
Swindon farmer serves up organic breakfast
Children who start the day with good food do better in school
As part of Farmhouse Breakfast Week from 22 to 28 January over 100 children from Oxfordshire’s Longcot & Fernham Primary School enjoyed a hearty breakfast from local Wiltshire farmer and pro...
Swindon IT business backs Clic Sargent
MD says company's should support charities after colleague's family is touched by cancer
Times are tough for business but getting your priorities right is important when, every day, 10 families are told that their child has cancer. InfoSys Limited Finance Director, Dave Lobb, knows all...
