AN INTERNATIONAL photographer’s work has moved to GWR Park as part of an touring exhibition. It’s the second stop for British photojournalist and filmmaker Jason Florio. He is displaying his work, based on his 2013 journey through Gambia. Vice-chair of South Swindon Parish Council Janine Howarth said: “We’re really pleased it s come to the GWR as it is the first of three to feature in Swindon and they all have different themes. This one is about Gambia and the damage caused by a dam to the lifestyle of the people living there so it’s a representation of their lives.
A Bank Holiday Monday at GWR Park, Swindon THE future of one of the most popular and historically important parks in Swindon is up for discussion. People are being asked how they want to use GWR Park in Faringdon Road and how it should be developed and preserved in an online survey launched by Swindon Borough Council. One of the closest green spaces to the town centre, the park was bought by Great Western Railway as a cricket pitch for its workers and is the oldest public park in Swindon. Cabinet member for regeneration of culture, heritage and leisure Dale Heenan said: The GWR Park on Faringdon Road has played an active role in the town centre s social and leisure life for over 170 years.