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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Swindon park to host teddy bears' picnic
A park will host a teddy bear picnic. The event will take place at Broadgreen Park on Friday, August 1, from 11.30am onwards. The picnic is being organised by Swindon Borough Council in collaboration with the Brighter Broadgreen project. Be the first to know with the Swindon Advertiser! 📱 💡 Our flash sale brings the latest local happenings directly to you. Save over 50% on an annual subscription now. 🔗 #SpecialOffer — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) July 4, 2025 Children, parents, and teddy bears are all invited to enjoy a community picnic and storytelling activities. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own teddy, picnic, refreshments, and blankets or chairs for an afternoon of fun. A spokesman for the council said: "If you go down to the Broadgreen Park, you're sure to get a big surprise! "On Friday, August 1, Broadgreen Park will host a teddy bear picnic from 11.30am onwards. "In collaboration with the council and the Brighter Broadgreen project, teddy bears, children, and parents can enjoy a community picnic and participate in storytelling activities. Read more: 100 jobs to be created as drone company Stark plans new factory "Bring along your teddy, picnic, refreshments, and blanket/chairs for an afternoon of fun." People who would like to provide any activities for the day are asked to get in touch before Friday, July 18, by emailing DGreenough@ so space can be allocated. The event promises an afternoon of community fun and interaction, bringing people together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
BBC News
20-02-2025
- BBC News
Swindon town centre barbers closed after drugs seized
A town centre barbers has been closed by police after a significant quantity of drugs, cash and high-value luxury goods were Police said a three-month closure order was granted at A Style Barbers in Manchester Road, Broadgreen, Swindon, due to links with organised comes after a warrant was carried out at the premises and a property in Highworth on 22 force said the order was part of Brighter Broadgreen, which is a multi-agency project to improve the area. "We will continue to work with our partners and the residents of Broadgreen to clear criminality from the area and make it a safer and more pleasant place for all," a spokesperson added.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
£150,000 worth of drugs seized and two arrested following raids
£150,000 worth of drugs has been seized by police following a number of successful raids in Swindon. Two people were arrested after officers from the Central South Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Financial Investigation Team, aided by Police Dog Bracken, carried out two simultaneous warrants on Wednesday, January 22. The raids were carried out at a business premises on Manchester Road and a residential property in Cherry Orchard, Highworth concerning money laundering and drug supply. Class A and B drugs with an estimated street value of £150,000 were seized along with a large amount of cash, high-value jewellery and clothing. The warrants are part of 'Brighter Broadgreen', the multi-agency initiative to make the Broadgreen area safer. Your Community, Your News Subscribe to Swindon Advertiser now for either 50% off for a year or 3 months for £3. Stay connected with all local happenings. #CommunityNews #SpecialOffer — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) January 20, 2025 Sergeant Winter, based in Swindon, said: "These were two very successful warrants which have seen a significant amount of drugs taken off the streets. "Other than the obvious risks to the public caused by drug supply, it also brings related crime and anti-social behaviour to areas including violence and theft which have a sizeable detrimental impact on our local communities. "Broadgreen is a diverse area and has many young families living in the area that are hugely impacted by the effects of drug supply criminality. "Wiltshire Police will continue to work with our partners and the residents of Broadgreen to clear this criminality from the area, and support Broadgreen in maintaining this caring and close-knit community where there is no room for criminality."
