APRIL saw Swindon rally to support those hit hardest by the new lockdown and provided plenty of examples of wonderful community spirit that continued throughout the year. Wood Street favourite Biplob delivered dinners to vulnerable and elderly residents in nearby retirement homes and assisted living facilities. Stratton Juniors FC chairman Magnus Painter with the help of club secretary Paul Surridge cooked up many meals for people around the parish and beyond.His coaches and other volunteers dropped off the deliveries while football matches could not go ahead. He later received a £2,000 grant to continue the scheme and allowed access to Grange Leisure s kitchen.