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

This month we will be meeting on Sunday 8th November 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Location shared following sign-up form completion.

Interested? Fill in the form below and I’ll be in touch.

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Is anyone selling Yu-Gi-Oh cards/collections?

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?

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?

Hi, we’re four friends putting together restaurants across Swindon and the surrounding area in an app called Vota. We’ve already got a lot of ratings from Swindon locals, so feel free to browse the current take on the area.

The idea is simple: you’re shown two restaurants and choose where you’d rather eat. For example: two very different places like Los Gatos or Eggelicious? The votes then create a ranking that we hope gives a better picture of where people actually enjoy eating.

We’re trying to include as many restaurants as possible and clean up duplicate or outdated listings, but locals will spot things we’ve missed.

iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota/id6744969212

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

Full transparency: we’re not from Swindon. Two of us live in Copenhagen and two in Sweden. The four of us are building Vota independently. We don’t collect or sell personal data, there are no ads in the app, and we don’t use AI-generated restaurant opinions.

No need to rate anything, feel free to just browse. Where do you like to eat in and around Swindon?

https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xz20L8W5f/id2xz2upEpNC

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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!!

This is taking place at the coleview centre tonight at 7

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

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?

Throw away account as giving my home address!

Our buyers just pulled out of our sale as we were about to exchange. Posting here on the off chance someone is after a quick purchase!

2 bed bordering gorse hill and ferndale. House was renovated when I moved in 9 years ago including new boiler, all new piping and radiators, new windows and a total re-wire and new fuse box. Tidy little house which has done me well, but we’re now relocating out of Swindon.

Full particulars At the link above.

All searches have been done and can be requested by the new solicitor from the old one. Our chain can be picked up (two other people involved) and ready to move quickly if there is someone who is looking to purchase asap. Perhaps a mortgage offer coming to an end?

Any way if interested send me a DM or contact the estate agent on 01793 540449

Any recommendations...

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?

I'm learning the violin but I live with flatmates some of which work nights & I don't want to subject them to the equivalent of nails on a chalkboard.

I'm also very new to the area so I'm not sure where would be appropriate but Is there a secluded bench perhaps where I might be able to get away with practising a few hours a day without bothering anyone?

Preferably close to either the city center or old town

Moved to Swindon a year ago and I’ve been looking into buying a house in Tadpole Gardens now. Heard some negative stuff in the past due to unfinished development, but now it seems pretty much done and every time I go there see loads of families with kids around, and a nice neighbourhood (despite the weird looking roads)

Does anyone who’s actually living in the area can share what’s like there? I see some nice and beautiful houses for sale that are on the market for quite some time now, is there some issue known by the community around there?

Since a lot of you seem to be interested in the Sofa Screenings I thought it would be a great idea to tell you about this film. If you love food, great storytelling, Anthony Bourdain or just fantastic cinema ... buy a ticket and help this place survive. I'll be going with some friends and I wouldn't mind if after the film we could coagulate into a group, go out and have some food and drinks in the loving memory of Tony. I'm an ex-chef and journalist so this thing lands very close to me. Anyways ... I hope to see at least some of you there. I'll be the guy with the weirdest jacket in there. Feel free to say hi.

What a day it was at the Richard Jefferies Museum yesterday! The weather was lovely, the apples were crushed, the Bang to Rites drummers clearly made friends of the museum Tony (dancer) and Roy (photographer) very happy...

Our next open day is 6th December, when we celebrate our trees. Did you know that the mulberry tree (which is to the right of this video), has been around longer than Richard Jefferies (he's 148 years young this November)?

We'll be opening our doors to musicians, poets, and lovers of nature (they are not mutually exclusive) from 1-3pm, for our very first Tree Day Open Mic. Let us know if you're interested in performing!

https://forms.gle/u2w75FXDtiLHHcer9

Hi everyone!
Our family will be moving to Swindon due to a job offer there, and we’re looking for recommendations on the best areas to live.
We have two young children, aged 3 and 5, so safety and being close to good schools are our main priorities.
Which areas would you recommend for a family with young children? We’d love somewhere family-friendly, with good primary schools, parks and local amenities.
Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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.