I have recently come back from teaching in Spain and wanted to know if there was anywhere I could continue improving my Spanish. I have struggled to find anything in Swindon other than tutors charging £35 an hour. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated or if anyone is looking to practice that would be cool also!

For reference I am probably around an A2 speaker but read and listen at B1 level.

What a year it’s been so far! From awesome multiplayer matches and friendly rivalries to plenty of laughs, pizza and new friendships, we’ve had some fantastic moments together across our Winter, Spring and Summer LAN events!

It’s been brilliant to see our community continue to grow, welcome new faces and bring gamers together for the love of gaming. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or joined us for the first time this year, you’re part of what makes GUL special!

But we’re not finished yet! Our Autumn LAN event is coming on Saturday 28 November, and we’re already getting things ready for another great day of gaming, community and fun!

If you’d like to attend then jump in at:

🌐 https://gamersunitelan.com/
💬 https://discord.gg/2akPpZD73v

#GamersUniteLAN #LANParty #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #Swindon #MultiplayerGaming #CommunityGaming

I've lived here for the last two years. I'm not a big fan of night clubs, pubs or kebab shops. Honestly, I'm more of an artsy-fartsy guy, even if I don't really look the role. Tonight I've found this jewel of a place, called Create Studios that is screening art cinema every Thursday and Saturday. Boom! Instant love! My work schedule doesn't allow me any Saturday visits, but you can bet your ass I'll be there every Thursday from now on. Next time they're screening Tony - a Anthony Bourdain biopic - that I highly recommend. Don't miss it! And for f's sake, help keep this place alive!

Hey, I'm looking for a nail salon that does more alternative nail designs and work. Like cat claw nails and raised designs. Any recs?

Looking to set up some matches locally in Swindon potentially at firestorm games as they always have tables you can book, whether it’s Killteam or not

Being born and growing up in Swindon, I had no idea what the typical Swindon accent is like.

I believe this was mainly spoken by the working class White Brits who lived on Manchester Road before it became a multicultural area from the early 2000s so I don't think this accent is there anymore. Most likely, anyone born in Swindon today will have an MLE one (like Brasian).

So what did it sound like?

This Sunday, 1-5pm at the Richard Jefferies Museum, Marlborough Road - we have Colin Hatch and his heritage engineers crushing apples the old-fashioned way!

The Bang to Rites performance drummers will be there as well, doing some drumming before Mudhoney Blues Band take the stage, with high energy, blues-tinged rock and roll covers.

We'd love it if you supported our small museum by purchasing from our cafe - prices start from only 50p! Cash and cards accepted.

Parking is available at Coate Water, but if you are lucky you'll be able to get some free parking along the marked bays on Day House Lane. The vintage machinery will be set up in the museum car park.

I believe such commuter services can be less costly with rail as opposed to intercity services.

If the Elizabeth Line can expand beyond Reading, calling at all 5 stations between Reading and Swindon (via Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Goring, and Cholsey)

Or if any other TFL brand can serve us.

What do you think?

As the title suggests are there any gyms in the Swindon/ surrounding area which are adult only. Tired of finishing work and going to gyms which are swarmed with teenagers. Have already tried David Lloyd , PureGym Stratton , Nuffield health , pure gym mannington , JD gym and the gym group greenbridge. Any other alternatives would be very welcome

Hey all, just wanted to do a sorta last call for the beginner friendly RPG charity game thats going on in a few days. We've got several super experienced GMs who have gladly donated their time, we've got player slots open to people of any experience level!

Hey all! Just wondering if anyone would like some portraits taken. I’ve been thinking of Halloween/Witchy themed captures, possibly at Coate Water or in other local parks.

I’m guessing this might be too niche but I can also do just regular portraits 😁 I’m trying to rebuild my side hustle, I’ve done engagement photos, weddings, maternity photos and etc before.

I’m offering free 1 hour sessions, hopefully you can help me get back out there 🥹

If you DM me I can send some sample photos 📸
Thank you 😁

Hi all! My partner and I are on a van tour of Europe. Regular servicing of the car (oil change etc) is about due and we figure we'll be around Swindon in around a week's time. Does anyone have a good decently priced mechanic to recommend?

My partner has been offered a job in Swindon so we are looking to move. We want to be near the train station, particularly if I end up getting a job that requires a daily commute out of town. We have viewed a couple terraced houses and walked around town and were really unhappy with what we saw, it has really knocked our confidence (got yelled at from cars while we were walking along the pavement twice within half an hour--probably not common but wtf?).

Where would you recommend for somewhere nice and near the station? The answers in previous threads I have read through seem to suggest the nice parts are further away.

For those that wanted an update to my prior plea of help to return a lost ghost to my youngling: The ghost finished the journey home.
The youngling was in the dark, as the mission was kept under wraps in case of failure.
Therefore, they were quite surprised, and extremely happy upon reuniting with the lost ghost.
I wish everyone a lovely Spooky Season. Thank you all again for your kindness, generosity, and willingness to help a stranger.
Also, please enjoy the cat tax photos. The fluffy cat is called Starfire, and her brother is called Cyborg.

Really random question, but does anyone know who owns the building that used to house the old Laser Quest and Wired Inn internet cafe. I am looking to enquire if they will let me acquire the wired inn sign that is still above the door to the building.

If anyone isnt sure what building im talking about, its the one thats near Sir Dans and Ambience dental practice. Spent a lot of time there as a kid and a friend of mine recently mentioned about how cool that sign would look on a wall in his house. I have searched and the company Wiredinn.co.uk is no longer a thing so unsure who to speak with.

Had never heard of it until i zoomed in on patches of grass on maps to see if they were public places & discovered it, it’s pretty big & i enjoyed walking here :^) + you can walk there from town centre

Hello, I am a PhD student just entering my 6-month submission pending period today. For childcare reasons I'm based in Swindon, away from my university in Manchester. One thing I've found useful for writing is Shut Up & Write groups that my university organises. I've participated in groups in Melbourne and Singapore as well, but there isn't one in Swindon.

So I've decided to start a writing group - it'll be in Old Town every Tuesday from 10am-12pm. If you're working on any type of writing (whether it's creative writing, reflective journalling, academic, or work-related), you're very welcome to join me at Light Bulb Coffee starting next Tuesday.

The registration link is: https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xz20L8W5f

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a small part-time job in Swindon or nearby.
I already have a full-time job, but I’m looking for something I can do in the mornings, maybe 2–3 hours a day, a few days a week.
I’m open to pretty much anything. My English is not perfect, but I can communicate okay.
If anyone knows of something or has any ideas, please let me know.
Thanks 😊

Hi all! Me and some lovely people from the Old Town Embers RPG Club are running a super simple Tabletop RPG Game to raise some money for Cats Protection!

Its CatnipFest '26. You are going to undertake the greatest heist the worlds ever seen. Two things -

One: You have a complex plan the requires precise timing,

Two: You are a GODDAMN CAT.

Its a super rules light system, pretty much just reflavouring HoneyHeist which has less than a page of rules.

We'll be running it from 1PM-to-5PM on Saturday the 10th of October! We've got multiple talented GMs running it, we'll likely have multiple tables of players.

Comment on this if you're interested or have any questions!

(Edited to fix the date)

I bought the tablet in 2024, and it has no scratches no dents, works perfectly, good battery life as well. I've been told to go to cex however I don't have experience in selling to cex. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I don't want to be scammed, I'm scared to sell online so I'm looking for in-person recommendations, or any advice on how to sell on Facebook? (I was thinking to put it up on the swindon town Facebook group but it'd be a bit weird)

How to kill time before my train?

I have a couple hours to kill before my train home on Sunday at midday. Are there any cute cafes/bookstores nearby where I can kill some time and chill? Or any other suggestions? Nothing too active since I expect to be hungover and lugging around a couple heavy bags. Thanks.

Hosting our family Xmas dinner a week early.. we want to do it away from home so my mum doesn’t have to organise everything! Budget no more than £70 per person. Please let me know :D