Hi - I have my driving practical test in Swindon on 2nd Nov at around 9:15 AM. Can anyone share their experience or have tips or gotchas please? I have watched quite a few videos on the test routes and roundabouts. I am quite nervous for the exam tho. Appreciate the help, thank you !

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As above really, I’m stopping here for a few days and looking for somewhere decent to eat or things to do? (As hate sat in the hotel room twiddling my thumbs! I had a quick walk about last night though)

I’ve seen Rios and the all you can eat buffet? Are they decent or anywhere you’d recommend? Ideally walking distance

Back in 2016 Prime Theatre had a play called 2046 about said year. I remember it being 30 years as a reference to Back to the Future since they travelled 30 years to 2016

The year is 2046. London is under flood. Swindon is the temporary capital of New Britain. Adults have messed up. Youth is taking over

I was 11 at the time and I quite enjoyed it. It took place in the Swindon Council chamber between 27 - 29 October. I randomly remember it every so often and most recently I wanted to post but I noticed it was nearly 10 years and decided to wait a few weeks till the anniversary

Does anyone else remember this?

We're now 1/3 of the way to 2046

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Don't take your bills at face value. I had some issues a few years ago with council debt and some also got sent to a debt collector I made agreements with council in 2023 and the debt people and dare miss anything since. Back between 2018, 2019 and 2 months of 2020 I had attachments on my pay those years they were taking sometime 2 payment and I have found a whole year of payslip that show this. So two bills were double payed. In 2023 I did wonder how the debt has spiral in a short time but because I was poorly I just thought I can't remember, made the agreements and thought that avoids all these extra cost and a debt is sorted and being paid.

I've not missed anything, yet arrears don't budge. So I thought I go through my account and I think I can see some errors. I screen shot and asked AI to check because I'm not disputing I have missed payment but I don't seem to be getting anywhere with the debt. It appears the system has me trapped in a cycle I will never get out off, because every year since 2014 they taken me to court gave extra charges yet actually payed that year tax. 2019 I payed almost 1800 from wages, covering that bill and more yet took to court for not paying and these payments are not on my account. I have the pay slips! There appears to be a few years I had two bills for that year, double charge never moved. And best of all I been paying the debt collector for a 2023 bill yet I been paying my monthly payment in 2023 plus my debt am out and the collectors. Yet they summoned me to court for the debt the collector got essential double charging me again.

So for example last year I payed more then the tax bill but the arrears haven changed because the system sent it to court I got fees, the cycle continues. I've email council billing and started a complaint to ask for a review. On Monday I plan to contact step change and send them all my eveiedence and hopefully they can help me and advocate to get it all checked. I can't believe this stuff not monitor or checked by a human. I know I probably should of checked but it all confusing, I made a plan, I pay every month, what to check I thought it was sorted. and now I'm wondering how inflated that debt really is. Now I'm having to check all my bank statements covering over 10 years to check every payment. I'm pretty sure my house is not a 2400 Tax band as suggest for 2022. This is just crazy..

A casual monthly meetup for readers of all kinds — and people who'd like to be.

We don't all read the same book. Everyone brings whatever they've been reading (whether physical, eBook or audiobook!), wants to read, or gave up on halfway through. You’ll have a chance to share and discuss if you want to, just listen if you don't, and will likely leave thoroughly caffeinated with a list of recommendations longer than your arm!
Once you’ve attended our book meet, you’ll have an opportunity to join a wider community WhatsApp group where members chat and arrange socials such as meals out, walks, trips and whatever else people feel like organising.

No experience necessary, whether you read one book a year or one a week. 18+ only. No pressure beyond showing up and sharing what you’ve been into

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Hello,

I will soon be starting a new job in Swindon, I don't really know much about Swindon, all I've ever really been told is to avoid it (a bit dramatic I know). Can it really be that bad?

I assume not, however as a 23 year old myself who is used to living in much bigger cities, I more worry about meeting new people and making new friends/nightlife. I'm considering whether I should move to Swindon or try to deal with the commute from either Bristol or Reading.

Any guidance on what life is like for new professionals/graduates would be greatly appreciated. Are there plenty of opportunities to meet similar ages and such?

Found this football in a house clearance. Bought it hoping that it’s worth something but I am not a football fan myself.
Can anyone help me with some information on this?

Sometimes I think we need the return of advertisements like this - the language, loads of typefaces against many design principles, it would definitely catch my attention amongst all the large four-colour pictures...

This is in the archives at the Richard Jefferies Museum. John Jefferies was Richard's grandfather, and his shop was located opposite what is now the Co-op in Swindon's Old Town, but is long gone, although you can see the shadow of the building on the side of the Locarno.

GENERAL GROCERY WAREHOUSE CORNER HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, SWINDON

JOHN JEFFERIES

Begs respectfully to announce to the Inhabitants of SWINDON and its neighbourhood, that in addition to his present business as BAKER, &c., he intends opening the above Shop

ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1851, WITH AN ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF

GENERAL GROCERY,

AND IN SOLICITING AN INSPECTION AND TRIAL

Of the QUALITY and PRICES of the various Goods,

He feels confident that they will merit a share of Public support.

THE TEAS, COFFEES, &c.,Have been carefully selected from the choicest sorts, and every endeavour will be made to offer the best qualities at the lowest prices.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFFS, &c.

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Happening tomorrow at Light Bulb Coffee! Join us if you would like some focused writing time with other writers😊

Now that TGJones closed down. Neither of the Co-ops serve these books anymore. I want to find out any lined books with thicker covers with no loose papers flinging. Just incase I run out of pages as my A-Level Politics, Business and Sociology exams will come up

Hello everyone. I’m a developer from Swindon. I’ve created a football website featuring scores, live matches, statistics, and information. I’m looking for feedback and input from fans to understand what I can change or improve for you. Thanks!

https://matchtide.net

Hello guys, We're looking to move near SN25 area, looking for some school suggestions, kid starting school in 2027, can you please suggest some nice neighborhoods to look houses in?

Thanks all.. Any suggestion is welcome.

Does anybody have any photos or memories of the McDonald‘s which used to be in the food court section of the outlet centre about 20 or so years ago? I remember going as a child and I remember the inside being like the inside of a train and having black and white photos on the wall?

Do you commute often to London from Swindon for work? If so, what’s your commute like time-wise and how much does it cost per day?

This is taking place at the coleview centre tonight at 7

I collect the cans n make masks out of em occasionally and have seen Ultra Black lying around near town centre. Someone lmk if you know where to find em!!

Craving a goat curry, where is the best place in Swindon to get some?

Here's hoping the wonderful Internet can help - the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers have been demonstrating their skills at the Richard Jefferies Museum, most recently at Apple Day. Some felt bowls have been made, based on a request from a member of the public over the summer - he needed the openings to be larger.

Can the Internet help find said gentleman?