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Aldi North Swindon plans on display
Aldi Stores are holding an informal public consultation event to canvas views on their proposal to build a third... |
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Swindon Branch Cats Protection
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, made up of 250 branches and 29 adoption centres, mainly... |
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Redhouse Residents' Association
Redhouse Residents' Association is a growing organisation of local people looking to provide a forum for sharing... |
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GIANT MAP AT RED OAKS SCHOOL
Last week, in glorious sunshine, all 480 pupils of Red Oaks school marched around the painted coastline of a giant map... |
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RED OAKS FUN RUN
The first Red Oaks Community Fun Run was held at Red Oaks Primary School yesterday (Saturday 24th April) during the... |
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Steam Gala to be opened by Director of National Railway Museum
Swindon & Cricklade Railway is proud, and honoured to announce that Steve Davies MBE, Director of Operations of the... |
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HELP WANTED AT ABBEY MEADS SCOUTS
If you are able to spare 2 hours a month, the successful Abbey Meads Scout Group would like to hear from you. They are... |
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SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCIES AT ORCHID VALE
Orchid Vale Primary School has a rare vacancy for a community Governor, below James Trudgian a Governor at the school... |
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CITY OF TRURO COMES HOME TO SWINDON
Famous locomotive, 3440 City of Truro, part of the National Railway Museum’s collection, and the 2000th locomotive to be... |
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THE END FOR THE PRIORY VALE EXPRESS
Thamesdown Transport have announced that Service 12 - the 'Priory Vale Express' - which covers the route between Fleming... |
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GROUP'S NEW CHIEF SCOUTS
Four years of fun, laughter and just a little bit of hard work, has resulted in five members of the Scout Troop being... |
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PRIORY VALE BLOOD DONORS NEEDED
As part of the continued drive to extend the excellent facilities that Orchid Vale School can offer to the local Priory... |
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BATTERED MOONS POETRY COMPETITION
Local budding poets are invited to participate in a new poetry competition, supported by the Swindon Literature Festival... |
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THAMESDOWN TRANSPORT CHRISTMAS SERVICES ON NEW WEBSITE
Bus services for the Christmas and New Year period have been announced by Thamesdown Transport.
The services... |
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PRIORY VALE VISITOR CENTRE REMOVED
An icon of the North Swindon Expansion - The Priory Vale Visitor Centre - has been dismantled and removed in preparation... |
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FREE BUS TRAVEL AT CHRISTMAS
As an early gift to shoppers and retailers alike, inSwindon, the town centre management company, is providing free bus... |
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SWINDON SCOUT CHRISTMAS POST
Are you sending Christmas Cards to people in Swindon and the surrounding areas Do you want to save money this year ... |
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ORCHID VALE MINIBUS SPONSORSHIP
Orchid Vale Primary School are seeking sponsorship and funding assistance for a new School Minibus.
The... |
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SWINDON CYCLE CHALLENGE
'Bike and Win!' is a fun and free competition taking place from Monday 12 to Sunday 25 October 2009 to encourage people... |
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SCOUTS HAVE MOVED
7th Swindon Scout Group, which this year celebrates it’s 10th birthday, has moved to a bigger and newer premises at... |
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LOST CAT
A local family is looking for their missing pet cat who went missing on Friday 14th August.
Rebecca Atkins and... |
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS IN NORTH SWINDON
Volunteering is not only about helping out in your local community. It’s a great way to learn new skills, try out a... |
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TOP SCOUT
Joanne Parker, an Assistant Scout Leader with 7th Swindon Scouts, has had a busy couple of months. Last month she was... |
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SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRES
All the schools in the area are planning Fayres and Fetes for the Summer...
Isambard Community Schools 2nd... |
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EXTENDING THE RAILWAY LINE
Considerable progress has been made to the extension of the Swindon-Cricklade Railway line to Mouldon Hill Country Park.... |
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OAKHURST SCHOOL BUILD GETS UNDERWAY
The construction of the new primary school in Oakhurst has now begun. The Swindon Borough Council community school, in... |
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A CALL FOR RECRUITS
Local woman Amy Hutchinson is looking for people to help kick start a new business venture in Swindon.
Amy... |
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HIGHWORTH.CO.UK
The Priory Vale & Taw Hill Community Website now has a sister site at www.highworth.co.uk
Designed by Priory... |
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GET SET FOR A WHEELY WICKED WEEK
Commuters and families in Priory Vale are invited to get more out of life by swapping four wheels for two as Swindon... |
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PRIORY VALE EXPRESS BUS SERVICE
Commuters from North Swindon will be able to travel to and from Swindon town centre in record time from 1st June, thanks... |
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GROW IT, COOK IT, EAT IT!
Nova Hreod & Isambard Extended School Services are holding a GROW IT, COOK IT, EAT IT! event at Red Oaks Primary School... |
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BUS CHANGES FOR NORTH SWINDON
A new bus timetable and new bus fares have been announced by Thamesdown Transport. Details of the changes are published... |
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NOVA HREOD COLLEGE OPEN DAY
On Saturday 14th March 2009, What's On My Doorstep will be the theme of an open day organised by John Laing, Extended... |
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FREAKY EATER
Vicki Zukiewicz, a local resident who runs a Wellness Club at Isambard School will soon star in an episode of BBC... |
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MEETING ON THE ECONOMY
Michael Wills MP will be holding a public meeting on Saturday, 14 February at 3:30pm at Taw Hill Medical Practice, Taw... |
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FOOTBALL COACHING COURSE
A new Saurday morning Football Coaching Course started on 15th November until Saturday 20th December for age 5-14 year... |
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
There are a number of community facilities available to hire at many of the area's local schools. A choice of excellent... |
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ACTIVITY WEEK SUCCESS
A fantastic week of free activities was held between 28th July -1st August for Year 6 primary school students, who will... |
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NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL IN OAKHURST
As you may be aware, Swindon Council has announced plans to build a new Primary school in the Oakhurst area of Swindon.... |
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BUS GATE IN TORUN WAY
Local residents have been working with developers to manage the use of Torun Way properly.
Torun Way has been... |
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AWARD WINNING ORCHID VALE
Orchis Vale Primary School are proud to announce that the school has just been awarded ARTSMARK GOLD... |
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ORCHID VALE SUMMER FAYRE
Orchid Vale Summer Fayre Saturday - 5th July 2008 2pm - 4.30pm
Attractions will include Coconut Shy, Licensed... |
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WESTFIELD WAY
On 27 May, the new road linking Westfield Way with the new northern development opened as a 'buses only' road. Since... |
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ALICIA CLOSE
Alicia Close will not be made a through road, Councillor’s checked with planning and highways as to whether the proposed... |
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REDHOUSE PUB
Latest news: Swindon Borough Council have received an application from Marstons Brewery to build a public house at... |
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RUGBY CHAMPIONS
Bridlewood Primary School are the proud Swindon Schools Tag Rugby Champions for the second year running. The Tag team... |
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MISSING SCOOTERS
Two Scooters have gone missing from the school playground at St. Francis school in Taw Hill.
The school has... |
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DORIS & GERTIE
The children of St.Francis School in Taw Hill have two new members in the Nursery team - namely Doris and Gertie - two... |
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ISAMBARD SCHOOL FETE
On Saturday 19th July, between 11am and 3pm there will be a fete at Isambard Community School.
Attractions... |
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NORTH SWINDON FUN DAY
There will be an outdoor event on Saturday 28th June located on the Asda Walmart site. It is called North Swindon Fun... |
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SPEEDWAY STADIUM MOVES AHEAD
Planning inspectors have cleared the way for Blunsdon's Abbey Stadium plans to progress. They said they will not 'call... |
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IMPROVED BUS SERVICES
Swindon bus firm Thamesdown Transport have announced a number of changes to their bus network which will affect... |
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NO FINISH FOR FINISHING
Road finishing works are continuing throughout Priory Vale, including surfacing and block paving the road on both sides... |
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THE PERFECT MATCH
An award's event in the summer signalled the end of the three-year sponsorship deal between FC Abbey Meads and Priory... |
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ORCHID VALE CELEBRATES IN STYLE
In September, parents, teachers and children from Orchid Vale celebrated the school's first birthday alongside VIP... |
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DOING IT FOR THE KIDS
New play areas are now open off Torun Way (approaching from Westfield Way roundabout), off Haydon End Lane, and near... |
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SUMMER FAYRE
On Saturday 9th June the Friends of Red Oaks held a superb Summer Fayre at Red Oaks Primary School. The whole community... |
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THE FINISHING TOUCHES
With much of the road finishing and landscaping complete or underway in the northern side of Priory Vale, this work will... |
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LADY LANE CLOSURE
On 28 May, an experimental order to close Lade Lane was implemented. Following this closure, traffic has been counted... |
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RECYCLING GETS A GREEN LIGHT
During the summer, Swindon Borough Council will deliver an additional recycling box to Priory Vale residents. This means... |
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PRIORY VALE VISITOR CENTRE CLOSES
Since Priory Vale's launch, staff at the Priory Vale Visitor Centre have provided homeseekers with sterling help and... |
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EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR
More play areas are set to arrive in Priory Vale. This summer, new play areas will open between Torun Way and Prospero... |
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UP THE JUNCTION
Swindon Borough Council has announced that Junction 6A of Thamesdown Drive will now remain open to the public and not... |
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FLUX CREATIVE CHANGE
A £1 million arts project is planned to run from Isambard Secondary School, giving young people in Priory Vale the... |
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PRIORY VALE CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF SUCCESS
Wednesday 22nd November will see the fifth anniversary of the opening of Thamesdown Drive in North Swindon; an event... |
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PROTECTING CLIFFORD MEADOW
The North Swindon Development Company (NSDC) has created a management plan to reduce Priory Vale's environmental impact... |
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A SHOW OF SUPPORT
The future looks bright for fast-growing football club FC Abbey Meads, thanks to a welcome sponsorship from Priory Vale.... |
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MAKING THE FIRST MOVE SOUTH
On Wednesday 23 March, The Grange in Priory Vale welcomed its very first residents – Kelly and Scott Trivett, and their... |
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1000th Resident
The Priory Vale development greeted its 1000th residents with a grand selection of welcome gifts. Picking up the keys to... |
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FC ABBEY MEADS
Priory Vale continue their support of FC Abbey Meads
After a recent successful trials day, Chairman of FC Abbey... |
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THE PRIORY VALE CHALLENGE
All year five and six primary school children throughout Swindon are invited to put their design skills to the test. The... |
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GARDENERS GO GREEN
People who have recently moved into homes in Priory Vale had the opportunity to find out more about sustainable... |
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SCHOOLBOY WINS VIP TREATMENT
James Roberts from Grange Park was treated like a VIP when he took a helicopter flight over the Priory Vale development... |
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MAN WITH A VAN
Burglary can have a devastating effect on victims, particularly if the victim of the crime is vulnerable or... |
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BEST NEW VILLAGE
The development of Priory Vale appeared in the “Best New Village” category of the Your New Home Best Developments Awards... |
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH SWINDON
Written by David Thompson, Crest Nicholson plc
I first became involved with the North Swindon Development (now known... |
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A SPECIAL PLACE FOR WILDLIFE
The North Swindon Development Company has announced a further £15,000 will be spent on promoting the conservation of the... |
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THE PRIORY VALE BRIDGE
The bridge will link the northern and southern villages of Priory Vale and span the Northern Orbital Road (Thamesdown... |
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FIRST RESIDENTS
It's official. Chris and Tracy Barnes with their daughters Natalie and Jessica, will go down in history as the earliest... |
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URBAN VILLAGE TO BOAST OUT-OF-TOWN SHOPPING
Not only will Swindon’s latest development house more than 5 500 families, it is already home to what is reputed to be... |
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SUPER HIGHWAY TO SUPERSTORE
The Mayor of Swindon, councillor David Cox, has officially opened the Northern Orbital Road. The four-kilometre stretch... |
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HOME GUARD
The North Swindon Development Company (NSDC) has presented a fully equipped police car to the Wiltshire Constabulary. ... |
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ORCHIS MORIO
The Green-Winged orchid (also called the Green-Veined orchid) occurs across Europe and the Mediterranean region although... |
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FIRST AID FOR LIFE
The North Swindon Development Company has sponsored a child safety initiative which will benefit hundreds of Swindon... |
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A FIRST AND SECOND FOR SWINDON
Engineers are at it again in the northern expansion sector. Not only has work started on construction of a second... |
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