Tribute night
WEST SWINDON: A One Direction tribute night will be held at the Village Urban Resort from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday. Tickets are £10 and include a children’s disco. Call 08712224620.
WEST SWINDON: A One Direction tribute night will be held at the Village Urban Resort from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday. Tickets are £10 and include a children’s disco. Call 08712224620.
LYDIARD: A Story Walk will be held at Lydiard Park on July 30, with story tellers bringing a range of stories, excerpts, rhymes and poems to life. Sessions are available from 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm and are suitable for children from five to
COATE: The Coate Water Miniature Railway is open on Tuesdays from July 29 to August 26 from 11am to 5pm, Wednesdays throughout the summer from 5pm to 8pm and all Saturdays and Sundays throughout August from 11am to 5pm. The fare is £1 a passenger and
Swindon and Cricklade Railway is urging new volunteers to join its ranks. From train crew, such as guards or ticket inspectors, to station masters, volunteers perform a variety of roles. The catering department is also looking for helpers at all levels
Landlubbers Holiday Club for children aged between six and 11 will run at St Paul’s Church Centre, Covingham, from July 28 to August 1 between 9.30am and 12.15 pm. A five-day pass costs £5. Apply at dorcanchurch. org.uk/Holidayclub
Wilkes Academy will open a second studio in Swindon in September 2014. The new space, at Westmead Drive in West Swindon, will offer five new dance studios, including a performance studio with a large viewing platform. The new premises will include a
SWINDON: Swindon & Wiltshire Pride takes place on August 9 in the Town Gardens. Former X Factor star Marcus Collins will be headlining the Thames Water stage which starts at 1.30pm. The parade starts at 11.15am from the Town Gardens.
BRAYDON: A Summer Horse Show takes place at Rein & Shine riding centre on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Spectators are welcome or riders can enter dressage, jumping and showing sections. For more information visit www.reinandshine.co.uk or call 01666 860068
SWINDON: Volunteers are needed at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway as it prepares for the opening of the new station at Taw Valley Halt. Further information about the railway is available on the railway’s website at www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
SWINDON’S David Howell believes Rory McIlroy will go on to become the best British golfer of all time following his Open victory in Liverpool at the weekend. The Northern Irishman led the field from start to finish to take the Claret Jug, leaving
AN ever so slightly forward suitor, generous servings of homemade apple pie and of course unconditional love have proved the secret to longevity for Marjorie and Lionel Sheppard who celebrated 70 years together this month. Marjorie, a retired children
PAUL Benson has joined Luton Town on a full-time basis following his release from Swindon Town this summer. After long-protracted talks, the striker was finally unveiled by the League Two club today and could face his former employers in the first
PEOPLE will be able to try a variety of different sports each day at Wharf Green, while catching all of the live action from Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games on the Big Screen. These activities will be running every day from Thursday July 24, to Saturday
Live music is on the bill on Saturday, July 26, as more than 20 artists, including Benji Clements Band, Faye Rogers Band and Aural Candy, perform at the Stratton Stroll.Visit www.strattonst margaret.gov.uk.
LEADING IT, cloud and communications firm, Thirdline has appointed a new support specialist at its Swindon headquarters. Cullen Owen, 40, has now joined the team as senior engineer. Chief executive Jack Peploe said: “We’ve grown dramatically over the
FROM Friday, one of Danny La Rue’s most extravagant costumes will be on display at the Wyvern Theatre. The exhibit piece will be displayed in the theatre’s entrance on Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Monday 28 July from 10am to 6pm A photograph of Danny
SWINDON: The Great Western Hospital is trying to trace the family of Richard Pound, of Linslade Street, Rodbourne, who died in May at the age of 61. Richard was born on March 15, 1953. Anyone who knew Richard is asked to call Samantha Cunningham on 01793
Lyneham: A man who is accused of carrying out a serious assault has been banned from going to his local supermarket. Daniel Howlett has been released on bail on condition he does not contact witnesses or go to Tesco in Lyneham. The 27-year-old is accused
BLUNSDON House Hotel has secured a £500,000 finance package from HSBC to support the renovation of its main restaurant, as well as other areas of the property. The hotel is launching a new restaurant in September, replacing Christopher’s Carvery, which
TILLY Gray has today learned that she will race in both the 100m and 200m butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The former Swindon Dolphin swimmer had originally been included in the England squad purely as a 200m competitor but, following
TILLY Gray has today learned that she will race in both the 100m and 200m butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The former Swindon Dolphin swimmer had originally been included in the England squad purely as a 200m competitor but, following
Truck Festival Didcot, Oxon When I heard that my first visit to Truck festival, near Didcot, would be plagued by thunderstorms and lightning, I was more than a little anxious. But far from the extreme weather ruining the festival's vibe and spirit
2:50pm An investigation is underway into owners of Averies Recycling plant, which still burns after catching fire last night http://t.co/h0XRUHb0FB — @DominicGilbert 22 July 2014
PETER Kildemand was the hero of the hour as he jetted 2,500 miles to help Swindon Robins continue their play-off push with a 49-41 win at Belle Vue last night. The Dane left his Russian hotel at 7am yesterday morning following Sunday night’s European
Firefighters are still tackling the huge waste fire that broke out last night at Averies Recycling in Marshgate, Swindon. And people with breathing problems living near the site are still being warned to keep their windows closed, despite predictions
SWINDON Town manager Mark Cooper assesses his side's 1-0 home defeat to Southampton in a pre-season friendly. Jos Hooiveld scored the only goal for the Saints but Town held their own against Premier League opposition, with the youngest players
As many commuters made their way home last night they were met with the sight of black smoke billowing into the air, visible from miles around. The blaze started shortly before 6pm, during the middle of a firefighters strike, when a large pile
Firefighters have worked through the night battling a major fire at a recycling plant which sent thick black smoke across the town. The blaze started shortly before 6pm yesterday evening, in the middle of the last night of the firefighters strike
SHRIVENHAM were left extremely frustrated after torrential rain forced play to be abandoned just five balls away from a result at Oxenford, writes James Harris. Rain earlier in the day had forced the umpires to reduce the game to 35 overs per side
WILTSHIRE Fire And Rescue Service attended more than 30 incidents related to the weather during the storms on Saturday. The control room received more than 100 calls as a severe storm swept over the county, with west Wiltshire particularly affected
SWINDON Town’s girls Centre for Excellence will benefit from their Gothia Cup experience for years to come according team manager Shane Hewlett. The girls from the under 12s, under 13s and under 15s, represented England and carried their nation
THE PONTY Butchers walked away with the top prize and the £1,000 cheque as they won a narrow victory in the final of the 2014 Swindon 7s Rugby Festival. The all-Welsh final in the Cup between the Pontardawe side and the Public School Wanderers,
SWINDON’S Alice Neighbour recently claimed a superb third place at the British Under 13 Girls Cycle Speedway Championship. Despite only being 11 years old, the youngster more than held her own among the older age group and battled her way to a
HEAD coach Steve Bennett was proud of his players’ display as they pushed unbeaten Solent Thrashers all the way before going down 26-13 at Supermarine on Sunday. With a number of key players absent, Storm took the lead when quarterback Dan Thorne
SWINDON’S Charlie Shotton-Gale claimed the British Powerlifting title and records along the way. Shotton-Gale enjoyed immense success at the British Juniors and Seniors Powerlifting Championships in Moulton, Northamptonshire, where she defended
LECHLADE won their first silverware of the season with a 27-run win over South Cerney at Bourton Vale in the CDCA T20 Cup final. Lechlade, batting first, were set up for the victory with a 79-run partnership between Brad Dial (54) and Ali Killham
AKKI Gomel’s four wickets in four balls helped put the gloss on a superb day for Purton as they kept themselves in the mix for a second successive promotion. The India under 19 international ripped Devizes lower order apart to ensure a full 24
SWINDON Town manager Mark Cooper was once again impressed by the impact made by his youngest charges, as the Robins lost 1-0 at home to Southampton last night. Town produced some good football at times at the County Ground, though they ultimately
SWINDON Town are expecting to find out whether or not they will be able to bring Jack Stephens on loan to the County Ground in the next 48 hours. The young defender came off the bench for Southampton in last night’s 1-0 friendly defeat to the Saints
SWINDON Croquet Club played two matches at the weekend, with very different results. On Saturday the Intermediate team were away to Nailsea. Mary Bedells and John Small (Swindon) played the doubles game against Brian Roynon and Polly Reynolds and
LECHLADE moved a step closer to Premier Two with a 91-run win over their title rivals Rockhampton at the Manor Ground on Saturday. The success has now seen Lechlade open up a 24-point lead at the top of the Glos/Wilts Division with six games to
JACK Haines provided the platform for Goatacre to claim an eight-run victory at Clevedon in Premier Two. The opening batsman helped his side recover from the early loss of Ed Wilkins with a fine 54 to push his side to 215-8. And wickets at
THE funeral of Aulton Thomas Rogers, known as Tom,took place yesterday when his family paid a moving tribute. The 60-year-old was stabbed to death near the Oasis Leisure Centre pm June 26 while cycling home from work at the Woodlands Edge pub.
COMMUTERS are bracing themselves for almost two months of road chaos when a section of the A420 is closed from tomorrow. Drivers travelling from Swindon to Oxford will be met with diversions and heavy delays while Oxfordshire Council close the
WILTSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to take care when enjoying a barbecue this summer. So far this year, the service has already dealt with nine incidents involving barbecues, mainly involving gas cylinders. There has also been
ANGRY mums will stage a protest today against plans to close a number of children’s centres. Last week the council announced it was starting a consultation on plans to close seven of the town’s 12 centres in a bid to save almost £800,000. A
THE political row surrounding South Swindon MP Robert Buckland rumbled on yesterday as a senior member of the Labour Party called for him to stand down. It emerged over the weekend that Mr Buckland, a former barrister and part-time judge, had been
A KEEN gardener from Wroughton has claimed that a pack of wild flower seeds he won through BBC’s Countryfile and proceeded to cultivate in his garden contained a deadly plant until now believed to be extinct. When the nature programme offered members
A THREE-strike burglar who broke in to the flat of a friend’s neighbour has had his jail term cut by three months because of a judge’s poor maths. David Evans was sentenced to 32 months by Recorder Ian Lawrie QC after his latest conviction for
THE number of people flouting safe sex and risking their health is on the increase in Swindon with 1,891 diagnosed with cases of STIs in the last year. An extra 13 residents tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection in the town in 2013
A PIZZA delivery driver raped a 15-year-old girl after agreeing to give her a lift home when she was stranded alone on a night out, a jury has been told. Tahir Mehmood is said to have forced himself on the teenager after taking her to a bungalow
A STRATEGY has been developed by the council to help manage flood risk in Swindon and is set to be approved later this year. It involves identifying the main areas at risk from flooding coming from surface water, streams and ditches. The plan
PASSERS-by would have been forgiven for thinking they had landed in a scene from Bedknobs And Broomsticks on Saturday when they were overtaken by a huge bed in the middle of the street pushed along by zany fundraisers for the Adver’s 160 Appeal.
PUPILS’ eyes were opened to the reality of life as a young carer as part of a week-long awareness campaign which saw them raise nearly £1,700 for children shouldering big responsibilities. As part of National Carers’ Week last month, Shaw Ridge