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Flying and Malmesbury Abbey seem to go together.

Flying through the air is not new to Malmesbury Abbey, as it was the site of an early attempt at human flight when, during the early 11th century, the monk Eilmer of Malmesbury attached wings to his body and flew from a tower of the Abbey which itself dates back to 700 AD. Eilmer flew […]

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Round two of the weekends Roller Derby: Wiltshire V Kernow.

It was not an Oasis of calm at the Swindon Oasis leisure Centre on Saturday as Wiltshire Roller Derby Played the Kernow Rollers; Enter the likes of Feral Perryl, Kamicassie, Kay-Lamity Jane, Amzilla from Cornwall and from Wiltshire, Trailer Park Trash, Miss Shell Shock, Nad ya Goddamn Business and of course being from Swindon Magic […]

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Tigersharks get a masterclass at pool re-opening.

After many months without a pool to train in the Swindon Tigersharks dived into the refurbished Link Center pool for a masterclass given by Commonwealth gold medalist Jazz Carlin, her self a former Tigershark, and Lewis Coleman a member of the GB swimming team. Tigersharks can be contacted on: http://www.tigersharks.co.uk/  SPONSOR A GALLERY: Contact richard@calyxpix.com […]

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Swindon an Oasis for Roller Derby: Dorset v Plymouth.

It’s the weekend let battle commence. The lines were drawn on the Oasis sports hall floor. The teams gathered in short shorts, tight tops, helmets, elbow and knee protectors, war paint, and of course roller skates. Yes it’s roller Derby. We featured a training session in our “What is’ sports series last year. This time […]

Swindon Robins v Coventry BeesJason Doyle and Peter Kildemand

Sport shorts: Excalibur Communications Robins Speedway update.

SWINDON will welcome back title-winning team member Jason Doyle on their opening night of the 2013 season. Doyle, who will be on loan to Elite League rivals Birmingham this season, has been named in the line-up for the Bob Kilby Memorial meeting on Thursday March 14. The hard-riding Australian played a major role in the […]

Speedway final first leg.Troy Batchelor

Speedway shorts – Bob Kilby Memorial Meeting update.

SWINDON’S Elite League title-winner Troy Batchelor is the first confirmed starter for the Bob Kilby Memorial Meeting at Blunsdon. Excalibur Comminuations Robins will launch the new season with the prestigious individual event on Thursday March 14, with a strong line-up expected. Batchelor, who played a big part in the Robins’ 2012 triumph and was recently […]

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What no Pom Poms – Who are the Ligntning Cheerleaders?

The Swindon Lightnings don’t use PomPoms. Swindon’s only competitive cheerleading club, Swindon Lightning, is set to change perceptions of the sport; from that associated with the American movie industry, to a modern highly active and choreographed art-form sport. Describing the modern sport of cheerleading, head coach Millie Pall said, “Cheerleading is an extreme sport with […]

Swindon Robins v Birmingham play off Semi finals.Start line.

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Swindon Town. Match at Tranmere OFF. Saves the run up the M6!   Swindon Excalibur Communications Robins Speedway. SWINDON Speedway have again asked for permission to speak to Peterborough assets Hans Andersen and Troy Batchelor. Both riders were part of last year’s Elite League title winning side with the Excalibur Communications Robins. But their parent […]