Speaker Meeting with Partners, 6.45 for 7pm.
Mon, Sep 30th 2024 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker: Graham Carter, Swindon Connections
Graham used to be a reporter for the Swindon Advertiser. In his last coloumn for the paper on 29th January he wrote:
"Since 1854 ‘the Adver’ has been recording the changes in the town, and I have had the honour of writing for it since 1989. Even though this column has reached the end of the road, I still hope to be associated with the paper in other capacities. In other words: you haven’t heard the last of me yet.
I have a renewed passion for local heritage which was, quite frankly, futile until there was a change of administration at SBC last year. I truly believe that there has been a sea change: from seeing Swindon’s heritage as a liability, to recognising its potential as an asset. Even better: Swindon has the huge benefit of being truly multicultural, so we have many heritages to celebrate.
My pride in being a Swindonian has been another constant in these columns, and although there is much that needs rectifying in our town as the result of neglect and poor management, both national and locally, it is inevitable that we will bounce back - because Swindonians can do almost anything.
We have a bright future, but only if we exorcise the demons within. I am talking about those who are quick to point out Swindon’s problems, but are the least willing to do anything to solve them. The rest of us should stand up, choose change and make a new start."
Graham's picture courtesy of the Swindon Advertiser
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