Category Archives: articles

articles written by and for SCV on a variety of topics.

Getting involved with Swindon Civic Voice

Posted on December 16, 2019 by martha.parry

16th December 2019 Following on from the post by our treasurer Sally Cole, about becoming a member of Swindon Civic Voice, we have this piece from trustee Alan Gaunt about Getting involved with Swindon Civic Voice. See also about Alan:  Ron … Continue reading →

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Swindon Civic Voice – Becoming a Member

Posted on November 9, 2019 by martha.parry

Swindon Civic Voice – becoming a member …  … Why would anyone do that? Sally Coles, Trustee and Swindon Civic Voice member explains what drew her in .. All I wanted was a quiet retirement and be able to do all … Continue reading →

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Ron Spencer: Cerney’s Hero Policeman

Posted on November 1, 2019 by martha.parry

  1st November 2019 Ron Spencer: Cerney’s Hero Policeman Our Alan Gaunt, trustee of Swindon Civic Voice, has been busy with his keyboard again. In a recent post we shared news of Alan’s book: A Good Man and a Brave … Continue reading →

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Swindon Railway Village named as England’s Favourite Conservation Area 2018

Posted on October 22, 2018 by martha.parry

22 October 2018 Swindon Railway Village named as England’s Favourite Conservation Area 2018 https://mailchi.mp/314ad09e2e10/press-releaseswindon-railway-village-named-as-englands-favourite-conservation-area-for-2018 Swindon Railway Village named as England’s Favourite Conservation Area for 2018 The top 3 were (1) Swindon Railway Village Conservation Area, (2) Port Sunlight Conservation Area … Continue reading →

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2016-2017 Annual Report

Posted on January 25, 2018 by martha.parry

25th January 2018 2017-2018 Annual Report Below is a link to the Swindon Civic Voice 2016-2017 – 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017: SCV 2017 Trustees Annual Report Some edited highlights:  ‘MEMBERSHIP OF SWINDON CIVIC VOICE Membership is open to … Continue reading →

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SCV Circulation Study

Posted on October 14, 2017 by martha.parry

14th October 2017 SCV Circulation Study This study was pursued over the course of a year, and finished with a week-long public consultation during Spring Break 2015 inside the Brunel Centre. There were many useful conversations, and these are sampled … Continue reading →

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Swindon’s Listed Buildings List

Posted on September 15, 2017 by martha.parry

15th September 2017 Swindon’s Listed Buildings List Thanks to Martin Newman, member and friend of Swindon Civic Voice, and heritage professional, for this fabulous blog post about Swindon’s listed buildings – well the list of them – if you follow? … Continue reading →

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