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‘The GWR Medical Fund Society: the forerunner of the NHS?’ 

Posted on December 31, 2019 by martha.parry

January 2020 ‘The GWR Medical Fund Society: the forerunner of the NHS?’  Welcome to 2020! This year is going to be a busy one for Swindon Civic Voice with the exhibitions we’re staging in the long corridor of the central … 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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Conservation Area Award Official Presentation

Posted on June 11, 2019 by martha.parry

11th June 2019 Conservation Area Award Official Presentation Who we are ‘Civic Voice is the national charity for the civic movement in England. We make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive. We promote civic pride.’ http://www.civicvoice.org.uk/about/ So today, at long last, … Continue reading →

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Event: A talk by Graham Carter on Alfred Williams

Posted on May 10, 2019 by martha.parry

May 2019 Swindon Civic Voice presents a talk about Alfred Williams View a short film of the bust being conserved here: https://youtu.be/OOaTKZGjZWU Alfred Williams: Our Forgotten Local Hero An Illustrated talk by Graham Carter of the Alfred Williams Heritage Society about … Continue reading →

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Mapping Swindon Through Time

Posted on December 29, 2018 by martha.parry

Mapping Swindon Through Time The curious can learn a great deal about many aspects of Swindon by studying old maps. Swindon Civic Voice and the Mechanics’ Institution Trust possess a great many! At the start of 2018, Martha Parry presented … 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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Business Sponsorship proposal for Swindon Civic Day 2018

Posted on April 23, 2018 by martha.parry

Business Sponsorship proposal for Swindon Civic Day Civic Day 2018: Saturday June 16th ‘Our Conservation Area Matters’ A Sponsorship Proposal by Swindon Civic Voice    The national Civic Voice organisation, of which Swindon Civic Voice is a member, are this … 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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Community forum December 2107

Posted on December 7, 2017 by martha.parry

7th December 2017 Community forum 9th December A Community Forum To discuss Swindon Local Plan Review’s “Issues and Options” Questions  9th December 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Health Hydro – Milton Rd bath (Parking at Central Community Centre or Brunel Car … Continue reading →

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I care about where I live

Posted on June 12, 2017 by martha.parry

Civic Day: I care about where I live This year’s Civic Day was launched in the Houses of Parliament with the help of Civic Day 2016 award winners and their local MPs. In advance of Civic Day on Saturday June … Continue reading →

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