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Park run attracts an international element.

Swindon’s Park Run is a well established part of the weekend for many runners. Starting from near the magnificent Lydiard House at 9-00 on Saturday morning, and on a course running through the elegant park, runners complete the 5km timed run to set them off on the right track for the weekend. Such is the […]

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Dolphins sunk.

Swindon Dolphins Water Polo team were sunk by Bristol Central going down 11 to 19 at Milton Road. A poor third quarters saw Bristol take an uncatchable lead. Next Game At Milton Road 8-30 Sunday 16th June.  

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Sport short: International cricket on our doorstep – well a charity match England v Australia.

You my need a passport as this is across the county border in Cirencester Park Gloucestershire. Hop Skip and Jump Foundation and the Shane Warne Foundation are holding a charity cricket match, and what a match it promises to be. Hosted by Shane Warne & Elizabeth Hurley at Cirencester Cricket Club on Sunday June 9th there […]

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It’s summer and it’s Cricket – Swindon v GWR

With summer finally here and the sun out in true fashion, there is nothing like a bit of leather on willow to make the summer’s day complete. Another visit to the County Ground, but not the football this time. Swindon Cricket Club playing GWR A small gallery of play before tea.   A small gallery: […]

Race for life for 4000 runners.

Race for life for 4000 runners.

Swindon’s Lydiard Park saw  a ribbon of pink trailing through 5K of the country park, as Cancer UK held its Race for Life in 2 heats on Sunday. Our Sister site covered the event and here is the link to an extended gallery:     http://calyxpix.com/2013/06/03/race-for-life/

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Wheelchair Rugby – Fixtures.

We have looked at Wheelchair rugby in the past. Here are the fixtures for the St George Wheelchair Rugby Club. Fixtures are played at the Oakfield Project in Walcot. A few images to remind you of the sport.   27th April   Mersey Storm Away Saturday Confirmed 12th May 2013 Bradford Bulls Home, Sunday. Confirmed. […]

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Dr David returns to open his second diving club.

Dr David Bellamy OBE undertook his second diving club opening in Swindon as he declared the new Dive Centre at the Supermarine Sport Complex open for business. More than Three decades ago he opened the Swindon Sub Aqua Club’s Dixon Street club and on his return on Saturday, he was able to meet some of […]

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Spits fire out with 4-0 win.

Many of the teams in Swindon finished the season with a match against Poole, and yes the Swindon Spitfires were no exception. Spits won the final game of the season 4-0 against Poole with goals from Emily Sparkes, Emma Skinner, and  Laura Ball (2). The result means they finished third one place above Poole on […]

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Speedway report.

Swindon v Eastbourne. (Archive images used) SWINDON moved up to second in the Elite League table despite suffering a 48-42 defeat against Eastbourne at Arlington. After a tight affair, the Excalibur Communication Robins came out with a point to move above Kings Lynn on points difference with both sides level on 21 – five behind […]

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Commonweal 5 mile run.

The Commonweal 5 mile run. On a fine Sunday morning over 100 runners took to the roads in the Old Town area as the Commonweal 5 mile run took place. The winner, with over a 3 minute lead, was Simon Nott from Calne Running Club. Results: POS TIME NUMBER SURNAME FORENAME SEX AGE CLUB 1 […]