Swindon Hub

19/06/2026

The National Literacy Trust in Swindon have kindly donated some FREE Simple Adult Reading books 📚

Just head to our little book swap and take one home!

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

🏥 The Diseases of Tomorrow Are Being Built Today

Most people think chronic diseases begin on the day they're diagnosed.

❌ Type 2 Diabetes at 55.
❌ A heart attack at 65.
❌ High blood pressure requiring medication.
❌ Loss of mobility, balance or independence in later life.

The reality?

These conditions often started developing 20 or 30 years earlier.

The Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis may have begun with insulin resistance in someone's 30s.

The heart disease may have started with plaque slowly building in arteries decades before symptoms appeared.

The loss of strength and independence we often associate with ageing can begin with years of inactivity, declining muscle mass and poor movement habits.

Our healthcare system is exceptional at treating disease.

But we are far less effective at preventing it.

Many people now spend the final 15–20 years of their lives managing chronic conditions, taking medication, requiring support and losing the ability to do the things they love.

The truth is:

🚶 We can't medicate our way out of a prevention problem.
🏥 We can't build enough hospitals to solve it.
👨‍⚕️ We can't recruit enough doctors to solve it.

The future health of our nation will be shaped by the daily choices made by millions of people.

And that's actually good news.

Because if daily habits helped create the problem, daily habits can help prevent it.

✅ Walking more.
✅ Building strength.
✅ Improving balance and mobility.
✅ Maintaining a healthy weight.
✅ Staying socially connected.
✅ Moving regularly.

They're not glamorous.

But they're incredibly powerful.

This is why we created The Longevity Games.

Not to find the fittest person in the room.

But to start conversations about healthy ageing and help people understand that fitness isn't just about how you look today — it's about what you'll still be capable of doing 20 years from now.

Can you get up from the floor unaided?

Can you carry your shopping?

Can you climb stairs confidently?

Can you play with your grandchildren?

Can you maintain your independence for as long as possible?

Those are the measures that really matter.

Every walk. Every workout. Every healthy meal. Every decision to move a little more.

They're all investments in the future version of you.

The diseases of tomorrow are being built today.

Thankfully, so is the health that can prevent them.

The question is simple: What are you building?

19/06/2026

TOMORROW we are delighted to host Artsite Youth upstairs in the Hub from 1-5pm

18/06/2026

Earlier this week we had a brilliant celebration morning with a handful of our amazing volunteers; certificates, fresh fruit, and a chance to share their success stories.

Since January, several volunteers have taken part in life and work coaching with Lily, building confidence, learning healthy habits, and developing the skills they need to move forward. Their hard work has truly paid off: almost 15 interviews and 3 paid job roles secured so far. But not only that, we’ve had volunteers conquer social fears and join some wonderful walking groups.

Lily has gone over and above every step of the way, offering guidance, encouragement and genuine care to help each volunteer grow in their own time and in their own way.

We’re incredibly proud to see our volunteers learn, develop and grow. Huge well done to everyone involved 💚 🌱

17/06/2026

Swindon Arts Fringe WEEK 1events!

Friday - ceramic demo throughout the day with Lisa Lowe Ceramics - Making bed bugs!

Saturday -
Inspire Enrichment CIC - several workshops makeup media check times !
Jacqueline Bardwell workshops - dance and movement check times !

swindonstitchsocial -mini protest banners drop in session!
Sophie Boyce -collage drop in sessions !

Sunday -

Inspire Enrichment CIC workshops -check times
Sophie Boyce - collage drop in sessions

All the events this week are held at 19 Canal walk the old Argos building so pop along and take a look. Some you may need to sign up for but others you can just drop in!

Week 2 events to follow next week ❤️

17/06/2026

🎶 Change of day and time for The Uke Group! 🎶

Due to demand, Anne has moved the day and time to FRIDAYS!
Find them jamming and learning all things ukulele in the Gallery Area from 12pm - 2pm 🤩

🌟FREE & FUN 🌟

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

Many thanks to the Swindon Lions Club for these “Message in a bottle” information tools for people who live alone.
Simply keep your medical information in it and store it in your fridge with a sticker placed near your doorway so in the event that emergency services ever attend your home, they can access it and find out vital information about you.