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Town Centre News  Swindon Town Centre  Summer Events!                            Swindon Town Centre







 Retailers giving it all   Google Virtual Tour  There’s been so many great events so far in 2013 we   About us
                                                                                      - What is inSwindon BID?
           wanted to show off just a few of the things that have
 they’ve got…  inSwindon  BID  Company  have  teamed  up   gone on throughout the town centre…  inSwindon BID is a Business
 with  Wiltshires  Google  virtual  tour  to  offer
 retailers  a  unique  opportunity  to  showcase
 their  businesses  to  customers  around  the                                        Improvement District, set up in 2007,
                                                                                      which promotes, manages and
 Despite the current economic climate, Swindon  Similarly,  other  business  owners  adopt  the   world 24/7.  co-ordinates operations and events
 town centre retailers and business owners are  same view that support is vital. Sue Bracken,   in the town centre.
 determined to continue to trade with a positive  who runs Sweets Galore in the Brunel Centre,   Using  street  view  technology  a  virtual  tour
 attitude.   says; “people in Swindon are supportive of   brings businesses to life with a high quality,   It is mainly funded by the retailers
 In  particular,  independent  retailers  within  independent retailers. If you can give them   360-degree interactive tour.   and other businesses within the town
 Swindon have been talking about their view  a good service they will always come back.   centre area. In February 2012 the
 on the situation; and what approach they are  I get to know them, their families and what   Swindon  town  centre  businesses  that  have   Company was successful in a renewal
 taking to the matter.   they do”.   already  taken  advantage  of  this  great  offer   to secure the future of the company
 include  Great  Western  Cameras,  Wyvern                                            for a further five-years at a vote taken
 A well-established businessman in the town  With such positivity and the drive to ensure   Theatre, Sugar Celebrations, Jury’s Inn, Spot   by the Business Improvement District
 centre,  cobbler  Vince  Ayris,  stated  “To  be  customers are always receiving good service,   on Models and Penny Farthing Antiques.  investors.
 successful you have got to be a community  business  owners  are  showing  consumers
 orientated business. It’s about support. If you  that their services will not falter and that the   To take a look go to Swindon BID Company   The Company manages the Street
 show support you get support back”.   customer always comes first.   website on www.swindontowncentre.co.uk or   Team Ambassadors, the Security Radio
 visit www.virtualswindon.com/inswindon.                                              Network, major events and campaigns
                                                                                      such as the Christmas Lights Switch
                                                                                      On and Armed Forces Day, as well
 New Shops in         Swindon Town Centre                                             as providing business support and
                                                                                      training to investors.
 We have some new and exciting places            opening within the town centre; here is what Swindon has to offer:  For more details on inSwindon BID:

                                                                                      see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk
 Costa Coffee - The Parade:  Banquet Restaurant - Regent Street  The Boss Barbershop -
 Coffee lovers will be overjoyed by the arrival  Eating  out  options  for  lunch  and  dinner  in   Havelock Square:  Find us on
 of  a  new  Costa  at  The  Parade  in  Swindon.  Swindon have just improved with the opening   Gentleman haircuts at an extremely reasonable   Facebook:
 Situated in Unit 7, near Debenhams, Costa will  of a new Chinese restaurant in the town centre.  price! Situated in Havelock Square, The Boss   inSwindon BID Company Ltd
 also create at least 12 jobs for local people; a  The Banquet in Regent Street - formerly the   Barbershop is an extremely modern, spacious
 great prospect for Swindon town.   Plum Tree pub offers over 60 eat-all-you-can   barbers catering for young and old men alike.    Follow us
 dishes + dessert, sushi & salads.   Open now.                                           on Twitter:
 Adults are just £7.                                                                     @inSwindon

 Warren James Jewellers   Schuh - Regent Street:                                                    For more information:
 - Havelock Square:   Schuh is a well established and award winning                                 Media queries should be

 The  jewellery  specialists  are  back  in  town,   shoe shop, specialising in fashionable shoes   directed to Kirsty-Heber
 chocked full of enthusiasm and great savings   and trainers to suit all ages.                      Smith on 01793 485523 or
 for all! The store will be situated at Unit 9,                                                     [email protected]
 Havelock Square, and The Brunel Centre.  They  supply  an  outstanding  list of branded
 Deichmann - The Parade:   shoes for men, women and children - with
 varieties  to  suit  all  tastes!  Schuh  is  open
 Europe’s largest shoe retailer has landed in   now and has had extremely positive website
 Swindon! For all shoe lovers, Deichmann sell   reviews for customer service- so go and see
 an  extensive  range  of  quality  footwear  for   their great team!
 Poppins Cafe - Regent Street:   men, women and children. A large store with a
 size of two unit spaces, Deichmann is located
 Poppins  cafe  is  a  cafe/restaurant  situated   opposite River Island and USC stores in the
 in  Regent  Street  and  is  open  from  8.30am   Parade, town centre.  Open now.
 Monday to Saturday every week.
 It provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for
 shoppers, retailers and families alike, offering
 an  extensive  menu  to  suit  many  different
 tastes. It is open now, so take a look and see
 what delicious treats they have to offer- word
 has it they supply a knickerbocker glory!
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