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MADE IN Volunteering, a heritage issue
SWINDON over the last 175 years

A Swindon175 video about the town, Ever wondered why Swindon has The Great Western Railway had Mechanics Institute.
depicting people, places, events so many voluntary groups and a a limited input to helping its staff Over the years SwindonCorporation
and things, a three minute tour of tradition of people working together and their families make a life for took on many social services and
Swindon’s heritage, the present and and helping each other out? themselves here. It was largely the a network of voluntary bodies
the future. View it on YouTube at: It’s something that goes back workers themselves who quickly set came together around what is now
ww.w.bit.ly/MadeinSwindon to the early days of new Swindon up mutual support organisations Voluntary Action Swindon.
when immigrants from all over to provide for common interests, And volunteer opportunities
Celebrating the man Britain streamed into the town for education and entertainment, most continue to abound. See a selection
who made Swindon employment in the railway works. of which were centred around the below.
Daniel Gooch: Life and Legacy
A new exhibition at Steam Museum Making a
marking 200 years since the birth
of Sir Daniel Gooch, the GWR’s first difference
Locomotive Superintendent.
In 1840, he wrote a letter to Volunteers provide vital support to experience is necessary. about budgeting, borrowing, saving
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, outlining organisations in Swindon and the Help people get the most out of and banking.
why he thought Swindon was people they are working with. Could life. Swindon Restore furniture Are regular commitments too
the ideal place to base the Great you free up some time to help? recycling project is looking for much of an ask? Sign up for
Western Railway’s engine repair Do you love football? Lydiard people to work alongside some the Volunteer Centre’s eventers’
facility. A year later, GWR directors Millicent Junior Football Club is of their volunteers, chatting newsletter for details of activities
gave the go-ahead for the now, looking for people to help coach and supporting them with their where voluntary organisations need
world famous, Swindon Works. their teams. No experience is tasks. You will be gently offering extra pairs of hands to step in and
Explore the fascinating life and required as they offer training support, helping them set goals help run successful events.
work of this remarkable engineer courses. Sessions take place for themselves and take up new Find out more about volunteering
through objects, documents and evenings and weekends. opportunities. by contacting Volunteer Centre
photographs. The call of nature. Wiltshire Assist people make the most Swindon on 01793 420557 or:
Entry to the exhibition is free with Wildlife Trust needs people to of their money. Citizens Advice [email protected]
standard Steam admission tickets. help look after Clout’s Wood near Swindon is looking for Digital Visitors are welcome to drop in
Also at Steam: Swindon Then and Wroughton. The group meets on the Money Coaches to provide clients at 1 John Street, Swindon from
Now. Photographs from the past second Saturday and third Friday of with a basic financial education to Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm.
alongside images taken recently. the month, from 10am to 3pm. No help them make better decisions See more at: www.do-it.org

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