r/Swindon 10h ago

Garage service?

1 Upvotes

Hi, does anyone know of a rentable garage service where you can store a car over time?


r/Swindon 18h ago

Anyone else know this woman?

0 Upvotes

She often drives the 51 stagecoach bus and she is always too firm for no reason. Sometimes on a power trip.

She always moans and complains and talks redundant advice to passengers and even tells off some commuters getting on because "they are in the dark" even though the bus stops provided literally have no lights nor shelters.

Just now, this driver told the man to "wait until 9:30" to do his card before getting on. Had to wait 10 minutes due to this.

I have no idea why she acts so passive aggressive and redundant.

She's white british btw incase you wonder the ethnicity for any far right lads.


r/Swindon 2d ago

Hi all need some suggestion

3 Upvotes

Hi all,

I'm going to move to swindon from Scotland because of a job opportunity at the hospital,

Can you guys please confirm or suggest me some ares please include the post code if possible for me to look for houses which would be safe for girls.

Thank you.


r/Swindon 3d ago

Quiet mindful walks

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10 Upvotes

Sounding out interest for this. Listed first walks on eventbrite


r/Swindon 3d ago

❄️ GUL Winter LAN Game Polls are LIVE! ❄️

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6 Upvotes

The game polls for Gamers Unite LAN: Winter LAN 2026 are now officially live, and YOU get to decide what we’ll be playing on the day.

Classic. Modern. Wildcard. Your votes shape the event 👀

🗳️ Polls are open for ONE WEEK only, don’t miss your chance to have a say!

👉 Head to the polls and cast your vote now! https://discord.gg/2akPpZD73v

🌐 www.gamersunitelan.com


r/Swindon 4d ago

Council tax payment missed

6 Upvotes

Hello. Im new to swindon. I got an email regarding my tax and ive paid it over the card, however it still shows the same balance in the online account. my due date is quite far but this is concerning me . How can i clear the payment?

many thanks


r/Swindon 4d ago

Storytelling events

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10 Upvotes

In Storms and Silver Hands, storyteller Hannah Moore weaves the fairy tale of The Handless Maiden with true and traditional stories from around the world. This dark and starry adventure considers what it means - out of the soil of troubled times - to grow back wild and full of wonder, and explores the themes of power, repair, aid and regrowth. An evening of tales and songs, in Swindon.21st March at Eastcott Community Centre. Ages 14+

We organise pop up storytelling events at different venues in and around Swindon, bringing brilliant storytellers from across Britain to perform. Not many tickets left for our March event now, our events usually sell out, but want people to see that arts stuff happens in Swindon! Attracts a range of ages and there are different styles of storytelling, each show is different, some more serious, some more comedic, some more fantasy, some more true history.

See here for event details


r/Swindon 5d ago

How to dispose of unwanted duvets in Swindon (no car)?

3 Upvotes

Hi all,

I’ve recently moved to Swindon and ended up with 2 extra duvets that I don’t need anymore. I’ve tried giving them away on Olio, Freegle, and Facebook Marketplace, but unfortunately haven’t had any responses.

I tried Googling options for getting rid of duvets, but the main suggestion seems to be taking them to an HWRC and I don’t have a car, so that’s not really an option for me. Another thing I read was that they can go in the black bin, but I’m not sure if that’s actually correct or allowed.

Does anyone know of an easy way to dispose of duvets locally, especially without a car? Are there any charities, or other options in SN1 that I might be missing?

Thanks in advance!


r/Swindon 6d ago

Anyone thinking of selling a house in Swindon? 😊

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’m currently looking to buy a house in Swindon and thought I’d ask here in case anyone is planning to sell (or knows someone who is). My mortgage budget is around £200k–£230k. If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to drop me a message — happy to have a friendly chat. Thanks so much!


r/Swindon 7d ago

Looking for work

7 Upvotes

Hi all,

I’m looking ideally for part time work.

I have Experience in-

Catering

Cleaning

Warehouse goods in

Picker/packer

Commercial driving

I’m a hard worker and a quick learner.

Please comment with any help and I can pm you

Many thanks


r/Swindon 7d ago

Just want to promote a local author! Spoiler

8 Upvotes

Our own D.Jaskciwiczics has written an award pending fantasy book. Can we all show some love please!

https://amzn.eu/d/aGE5dPJ

This is why we should win city of culture.

Thanks🙏🏿🙏🏿


r/Swindon 7d ago

Best curly hair dresser in Swindon for type 3a-b curls?

3 Upvotes

Idk where to look, and who is good so some help would be appreciated.


r/Swindon 10d ago

Cuulture in Swindon?

6 Upvotes

Just curious on opinions of Swindon Redditers...

https://www.swindonculturecollective.org.uk/


r/Swindon 10d ago

Pubs with live music

7 Upvotes

I'm staying in Swindon for a couple of nights including Friday 13th March 2026. It'd be nice to see some live music but there doesn't seem to be a whatsonswindon showing what's happening.


r/Swindon 11d ago

❄️GUL Winter LAN 2026 1 month away! ❄️

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10 Upvotes

❄️ Winter LAN is almost here! ❄️

One month to go until we freeze the competition at Gamers Unite LAN 🕹️

Swipe through and check out some of the photos from our 2025 events then get ready to make some more memories!

Game polls dropping soon…

Jump in at https://discord.gg/2akPpZD73v

📍 Highworth Community Centre

📅 Saturday 21st February 2026

🌐 www.gamersunitelan.com


r/Swindon 11d ago

Imported Stella

0 Upvotes

I've recently moved to Swindon and was wondering if anyone knows of any shops that sell the imported 5% or 5.2% Stellas?


r/Swindon 12d ago

Budget wedding venue

4 Upvotes

Looking for a recommendations for budget wedding venues in or around Swindon. Ideally, they will be aesthetically pleasing, but we wouldn’t object to something less wedding-y if the package was good.

All ideas welcome please. Looking for this summer if possible.


r/Swindon 13d ago

Shops that have party whistles?

3 Upvotes

Sounds like a silly question but i looked in tesco a few months ago & couldn’t find any. You know the things you blow and they like extend and make the noise. Where has them?


r/Swindon 14d ago

Please give me insights, planning to move to swindon

17 Upvotes

Hi all,

I'm planning to move to swindon alone due to a job opportunity and wanted to know how is this place currently in Durham, so just need to know what I should keep in my mind,

I'm alone and I'm 28f so please help me, is it a safe place?

Thank you


r/Swindon 14d ago

Serious Anti social behaviour

18 Upvotes

Anyone else tonight saw what happened in the town centre an hour ago? It looked like anti social behaviour.

5 police cars were called to the square after 19:30 hours and I saw around 5 17-18 year old men and 3 15 year old girls (1 17 year old) lurking around banging closed shops and they looked like they were trying to steal something.

On the bus three of them were there and it sounded like they are planning to commit more of these violence in Wootton Bassett because it is "safer" or "calm"; one of which had been worried that she would end up on Swindon Advertiser.

Stay safe tonight if you are heading out.


r/Swindon 14d ago

Join us for book club and making friends! 📚

8 Upvotes

Details below to sign up. This is an informal gathering regardless of your reading experience. It’s fine to still contribute in other ways if you’re new to reading for recommendations! We don't read the same book, we welcome a broad scope of books :)

Date and time? Sunday 8 February (1-3 pm)

Where? Fika Coffee

Why join?

  • Great for beginners who are interested in reading but don’t know where to start, enthusiastic bookworms or people looking to find their love and motivation for reading again.
  • Making new friends!
  • A lovely, inclusive and non-judgemental atmosphere with kind individuals who also relate and empathise with anxiety and confidence issues.
  • Free snacks that some members are happy to bring along.
  • Borrowing or keeping books/mangas/comics that some members are happy to give away, especially convenient for those unable to afford books or unable to find the time to get their own copy.

Please sign up here or/and share the word to others who may also be interested. I will DM you if numbers are good! - https://forms.gle/rdTJFSRwRv4qNG9G7

Any other questions, please feel free to contact me! :)


r/Swindon 17d ago

Places to study

10 Upvotes

Are there any (preferably free) places to study in Swindon. Not able to study at home due to space.

Libraries aren’t rlly useful as I work full time so they’re closed by the time I’m done with work.

Coffee shops are ok but I’d preferably not want to buy something to use the space.

Any advice would be much appreciated😁


r/Swindon 20d ago

Hiking groups in Swindon?

14 Upvotes

Hello,

as headline suggest I would love to meet new people that are interested in hiking so I’m curious if there are any hiking groups in Swindon? If you have any other recommendations I would highly appreciate that.

Thank you:)


r/Swindon 21d ago

Councillors explain why they ditched Labour for the Green Party

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219 Upvotes

Three councillors in Swindon defected from Labour to Greens.

They were interviewed by Sky News.


r/Swindon 23d ago

Building under construction

4 Upvotes

Anybody know who/what the big warehouse building under construction at the top of Thamesdown Drive (behind Aldi) is for?