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Mayor of Swindon, Civic Offices, Swindon (2026)

24/08/2026

It was a pleasure to visit the fete at St Peter’s Church in Penhill, organised by the Owen’s World Foundation.

Owen’s World Foundation brings together family members, friends, volunteers and professionals who share a common purpose, helping to create safer futures for young people. Through education, community support and campaigning, they are working to reduce knife crime, raise awareness of the risks, and provide practical resources such as bleed kits and knife amnesty bins.

It was great to be invited to this event and to have the opportunity to speak with local residents, stallholders and the many volunteers who helped make the fete such a lovely community occasion.

We need to do everything possible to reduce knife crime and, most importantly, prevent the devastating tragedies that it can lead to. Education, early intervention and giving young people positive opportunities all have an important part to play.

My thanks go to everyone at Owen’s World Foundation and all those who are working tirelessly to reduce knife crime and improve the lives, opportunities and aspirations of our young people. 👏

21/08/2026

I was delighted to attend the Wyvern’s 2026 Summer Youth Project production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Wyvern Theatre, accompanied by Lesley Gow as my Consort, and thank you, Lesley, for dressing for the part with your very own mini Audrey II on your lapel! 🌱

We were absolutely blown away by the quality of the performance and by what was achieved in just 10 days by around 190 young people who took part.

The young people didn’t just perform, they also helped build the stage set in around three weeks, developing a whole range of practical and creative skills along the way.

I am never surprised by the wealth of talent that exists among our young people in Swindon, but this production was genuinely exceptional. They acted, sang and danced at a level that would not have looked out of place on a West End stage. ⭐

A huge thank you to all the Wyvern staff and volunteers, sponsors, production team, Imagine Theatre, Prime Theatre and all the chaperones who worked so hard to make this project such a success.

And, of course, this could not be achieved without the incredible support of the parents, grandparents, families and carers who encourage and support these young people to aspire to, and achieve, such high standards.

It was a real privilege to be invited to such a brilliant performance and to see first-hand the amazing young talent we have here in Swindon.

Well done to everyone involved, you should all be incredibly proud! 👏🎭🌟

20/08/2026

What a wonderful day it was at the BBQ and fun day at Kings Court Care Centre.

I had a fabulous time meeting many of the residents, their relatives and guests, who were enjoying the sunshine and making the most of the lovely garden.

Kings Court is one of Swindon’s many excellent care facilities, supporting residents with a wide range of needs and conditions. I have also had the opportunity to visit Kings Court several times in my role as Chair of South Swindon Parish Council, and what always stands out to me is the genuine care shown to the residents.

During my visit, I spoke with many relatives and friends, and it was lovely to hear how important it is to them to know that their loved ones are so well cared for. They also spoke about how welcome and comfortable they feel whenever they come to visit.

That reassurance means so much to families, and it is a real reflection of the wonderful staff and the caring environment they have created at Kings Court.

Thank you to everyone at Kings Court for inviting me and for putting on such a lovely day. It was fantastic to see residents, families and staff enjoying themselves together. ☀️🌸

19/08/2026

I was delighted to be invited, accompanied by my Consort, Lesley Gow, to celebrate the first anniversary of Hungry n Thirsty , a wonderful authentic Indian restaurant on Cricklade Road in Gorse Hill.

I was incredibly impressed by this lovely restaurant and by the warm welcome from owner Bhawna Goyal, her family, friends and fantastic team. Starting any new business takes enormous hard work, dedication and courage, and there is always a significant element of risk. It was therefore fantastic to see how Hungry and Thirsty has established itself and is now thriving, bringing something really special to Swindon’s culinary scene.

It was a pleasure to sample some of the food and enjoy a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail, although I’m told there are plenty of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails available too!

Bhawna also invited me to cut the anniversary cake. It looked so beautiful that, to be honest, it seemed almost a shame to cut into it! 🎂

It was lovely to see so many friends and acquaintances at the celebration, including Pradeep Bhardwaj, former High Sheriff of Wiltshire, local business owner Sunny Patel, and Parish Councillor and former Borough Councillor Ravi Venkatesh.

Getting through that first year is often one of the hardest milestones for any new business, so I would like to wish Bhawna, her family and the whole Hungry and Thirsty team every success for the future.

Congratulations on your first year, and here’s to many more! 🥂

18/08/2026

I was delighted to be invited to the opening of Studio Brut at Arclite House in Peatmoor, an iconic building that has had many lives over the years, most notably as a call centre.

Studio Brut has been set up by Harrie Dearing and SLART, both self-taught artists, to provide an opportunity for local “outsider” artists who, like them, have not studied at art college. The studio gives them a space to work, collaborate, create and, importantly, have their work seen and taken seriously.

Created in conjunction with Swindon Culture Collective and Hypha Studios, Studio Brut will host periodic exhibitions showcasing bold, untrained talent and providing artists with an opportunity to display and hopefully sell their work.

As I said in my short speech, Swindon has a wealth of talent across the full range of creative arts, and it is fantastic to see opportunities like this developing in our town.

We should be proud of the wonderful creative talent we have in Swindon. I would love to see even more opportunities for both trained and untrained artists to work together, collaborate and showcase their work across the town.

I wish Harrie, SLART, Studio Brut and all the artists exhibiting there every success for the future. I look forward to seeing how this exciting project develops! 👏🎨

17/08/2026

It was a real pleasure to be invited to visit the Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats HQ in Swindon to help select the latest recipients of the Community Hero Awards.

Bespoke Guardians is a Swindon based organisation operating across the UK, providing specialist crisis care for children and young people, as well as staffing solutions for local authorities. They take on some of the most complex and challenging cases involving children and young people, including those that others may feel cannot be supported.

It was also great to meet the team behind these awards, which are delivered in partnership with Swindon Wildcats to celebrate local people who make a real difference, ordinary people doing extraordinary things, often without any expectation of recognition.

I joined Aaron Nell, Head Coach of Swindon Wildcats, Keziah Farthing, Emma Bird and Matthew Bull, COO of Bespoke Guardians, to help select the next Community Heroes.

We had some truly exceptional nominations to consider. Every person nominated is doing something wonderful for others in our community, which made the judging a difficult but very rewarding task.

Those selected will receive some well-deserved tokens of recognition, including tickets to see the Swindon Wildcats and vouchers for Chelle’s Brasserie.

I really support the focus of these awards on recognising exceptional members of our Swindon community who quietly do great things for others, often without seeking any recognition at all.

A huge well done to Rob Firmin, CEO of Bespoke Guardians, Matthew, Aaron and their respective teams for all the work they do in our community. Rob is a fantastic Swindon entrepreneur and was recently named Male Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2025 Great British Business Awards.

It is fantastic to see a business that supports children and young people facing incredibly challenging circumstances across the UK being based here in Swindon, and, importantly, putting so much back into our own community.

I look forward to celebrating our new Community Heroes and shining a light on the wonderful people who help make Swindon such a special place. 💙

17/08/2026

I rarely mention groups that I haven’t visited during my time as Mayor, but I’m making an exception for this wonderful local charity. ❤️

I was invited in one of my other roles, as Chair of South Swindon Parish Council, to visit Alternative angels, where Founder and CEO Jane Richards welcomed me to see the incredible work they do.

In fact, I think visiting as an ordinary resident, rather than in my Mayoral regalia, was a better way to see the charity and understand the impact they are having in our community.

Operating from the Pilgrim Centre on Regent Street every Monday and Tuesday evening, Alternative Angels provides hot meals to some of Swindon’s most vulnerable residents, including people who are homeless, rough sleeping, sofa surfing, living in temporary accommodation or struggling to afford food and essentials.

Their amazing volunteers prepare and provide around 100–120 meals every Monday and Tuesday evening. Many people even travel from outside the town centre to access the service, which really demonstrates just how much this support is needed.

But their work doesn’t stop at hot meals. They also collect, store and deliver essential household items, including bedding, kitchenware and small appliances, to people moving into accommodation after experiencing homelessness.

The charity needs around £2,000 each month to continue its vital work, relying largely on public donations alongside grants from the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation, Zurich Foundation and the National Lottery.

🙏 If you are taking part in the Swindon Half Marathon, or another fundraising event, I would encourage you to consider supporting Alternative Angels.

Every donation can make a real difference to people in our community who are facing incredibly difficult circumstances.

You can support them here : https://zurichfoundation.benevity.org/community/fundraiser/7559

A huge thank you to Jane and all the dedicated volunteers at Alternative Angels for the compassion, dignity and practical support they provide to people across Swindon. 💙

16/08/2026

It was a pleasure to attend the summer barbecue at Princess Lodge Care Centre and enjoy such a lovely afternoon with residents, their families and the dedicated team.

It was wonderful to meet Dan, who introduced me to many of the residents and families enjoying the event in the sunshine and shade! and to have the opportunity to look around the care centre. I also met many of the staff and residents who were able to enjoy the outdoor spaces.

I heard many lovely comments from families about the excellent care provided by the team at Princess Lodge. Care centres like this are only as good as the people who work in them, and the staff play such an important role in creating a warm, caring and supportive environment for residents.

Residents have a wide range of needs which require the specialist care and support provided at Princess Lodge, and I would like to thank all the staff and everyone involved for the compassion, dedication and care they provide to our loved ones every day.

It was a real pleasure to spend time with everyone and see the community spirit at Princess Lodge. 💙

15/08/2026

Today, August 15th, I was honoured to host a VJ Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in Swindon, marking the 81st anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.

It was lovely to see councillors and local residents come together to remember and pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed so much during the Second World War.

The service was led by my Chaplain, Rev Mark Tidey, and we came together to sing the National Anthem as part of the ceremony.

As Mayor, I had the privilege of laying flowers at the Cenotaph in respect and remembrance of all those who fell, and to honour the courage and service of a generation who gave so much for our freedom.

We will remember them. 🌹

14/08/2026

It was a pleasure to visit Moredon Sporting Hub for the South Swindon Parish Council In Bloom judging end-of-tour tea party.

As Mayor of Swindon and Chair of South Swindon Parish Council, I was delighted to meet the judge, John Wheatley, as well as Parish staff and the wonderful In Bloom volunteers who have worked so hard across the Parish in preparation for the judging.

South Swindon Parish Council has been participating in In Bloom since 2019, when it won the Tesco Cup for Best Victorian Park for Town Gardens, along with a Silver award. Since then, the Parish has proudly achieved three Gold awards.

This year, South Swindon is taking part in the prestigious Champion of Champions competition, competing against a number of South West England holiday destinations with a long history of success in In Bloom. 🌺

John Wheatley was highly complimentary about the work undertaken across the Parish, which is a wonderful reflection of the dedication of everyone involved.

I would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly towards this prestigious competition, and to everyone across Swindon who gives their time to improve our town through gardening, planting, supporting nature and environmental projects. 🌱🌳

The result for South Swindon In Bloom will be announced within the next two months. We wish everyone involved the very best of luck! 🤞🌸

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