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Swindon Robins - Champions Alun Rossiter with the cup.

Speedway bosses quick to praise their Champions.

SWINDON Speedway bosses have praised their side after they bagged the Robins’ first league title for 45 years. A 96-89 aggregate triumph over Poole brings to an end a season long battle with the Pirates, and both Gary Patchett and Alun Rossiter were over the moon. Promoter and co-owner Patchett said: “I was a fan […]

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Ten man Town iron out a draw with Scunthorpe.

The Iron – Scunthorpe – dug deep to keep 10 man Swindon to a 1-1 draw at the County Ground. Under the watchful eye of the new Chairman Sir William Patey KCMG town went into the lead with a James Collins goal  after 18 minutes. That was his third in three outings. Aden Flint was […]

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Dolphins have swimming lesson with Olympian Michael Jamieson.

The crowd may not have been as large as the Olympic Aquatics Centre, but Milton Road baths was no less packed to see silver medalist Michael Jamieson when he visited Swindon Dolphins on Sunday. Michael Jamieson, complete with his medal, talked about his career, answered questions from the swimmers and had both swimmers and parents […]

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David Howell sees off Barry Sandry on his final round at Broom Manor.

He has ironed out the swings of thousands of Swindon golfers over the last 36 years, but Barry Sandry has filled out his final scorecard as golf professional at Broome Manor Golf Club. The Swindon Borough Council-owned golf club hosted a special Pro Am tournament to mark the popular coach’s retirement with Broome Manor’s most […]

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Supermarine Ladies join the Swindon Spitfires on top of ladies league.

  With both Swindon Town and Supermarine teams loosing this weekend the ladies made it a winning run with both Swindon Spitfires and Supermarine Ladies winning and going to the top of the South West Womans Football League. Sportswindon.com  was at Webbs Wood Stadium with Supermarine Ladies.     Obtaining images http://calyxpix.com/print-prices/    

A volenteer at the Esprit Gym in Swindon

Massive increase in inquiries for Gymnastics inspired by Olympics – Volunteers needed.

Inspired by the potential of the Olympics to leave a lasting legacy locally, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was invited by Volunteer Centre Swindon and the Swindon Sports Forum to become a sports ambassador for the Borough and champion volunteering in sport. Visiting Swindon’s Esprit Gymnastics Club, he said: “It is essential we tap in […]

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Feel like a 5K – Saturday mornings at Lydiard.

Feel like a 5k to set you up for the weekend, well PARKRUN do a 5K every Saturday morning round the paths of Swindon’s Lydiard Park. Sportswindon were there this weekend.   Who are Parkrun? Swindon parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am […]