New Mechanics′ Trust

Children’s Fete 2010

drose — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:28:32 +0000

We hope that you can join us for the annual Children’s Fete on the 17th July, organised by the Mechanics’ Institution Trust. Thanks to all those that have supported the Trust to hold this popular Swindon event again.

New-look Trust’s challenge to politicians

drose — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:43:39 +0000

SwindonWeb were given exclusive access to a recent public presentation by the Trust in response to the Government’s “Big Society” policy.

Speaking at the Swindon Civic Trust event Daniel Rose, Chair of the Trust also introduced the Trust logo and gave an update on the current situation with the Institution.

Read the full article here.

Trust presenting plans

drose — Tue, 11 May 2010 10:55:22 +0000

As part of the Swindon Civic Trust events programme Daniel Rose, Chair of The New Mechanics’ Trust will be the guest speaker on the 10th June, at 7:30pm at the Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square. In what promises to be an informative and upbeat presentation Daniel will focus upon the opportunity that the Mechanics’ Institution gives us, providing an overview of the current situation and the explain the Trust’s proposals. The session will end on a question and answer session.

The event is free to Swindon Civic Trust members or £4 to non-members including light refreshments. For more information please e-mail via the website: http://www.swindoncivictrust.org.uk/contact-us/ or call: 01793 520592.

Ministerial Visit

drose — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:19:17 +0000

The Trust was pleased to host a visit from Lord Adonis, The Secretary of State for Transport and a railways enthusiast last night.

Lord Adonis heard from Trustee’s and members of the Railway Village community about their views of the Institution and the Trust’s plans for its restoration and long term use. Enthused by the discussion Lord Adonis was then taken on a tour of the Railway Village led by Daniel Rose, Chair of the New Mechanics’ Trust.

Also in attendance were Anne Snelgrove – South Swindon Constituency Parliamentary Candidate; Victor Agarwal – North Swindon Constituency Parliamentary Candidate; and Central Ward Councillor Bob Wright.

Lord Adonis pledged his support and commended the Trust for its success and hard work over the last 15 years.

SwindonWeb article

drose — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:27:18 +0000

Trust Chairman Daniel Rose talks to SwindonWeb…

Back to the Future at the Mechanics’

What next for arguably Swindon’s most important building?

As arguments over the fate of Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute hit the headlines again, we talk to Daniel Rose, chairman of the New Mechanics’ Preservation Trust Limited, about their plans for the building – and dispel some of the myths surrounding it.

Click here for the full article:

Mechanics’ Institutions – the global movement!

drose — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:18:00 +0000

“Self Help”, the second Mechanics Institutes Worldwide Conference, was held in the UK city of Bath in September.

The event follows the first Conference, “Buildings, Books and Beyond” held in Melbourne in 2004, and is aimed at the fraternity of Mechanics’ Institutes, Athenaeums, Schools of Arts, Literary and Philosophical Societies and other related organisations.

Hosting the conference this year was the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, located in the centre of the World Heritage City of Bath.

The theme of this year’s conference was “Self Help”, in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the publication of the seminal work of that title by Samuel Smiles in 1859.

Daniel Rose, Chair of the Swindon New Mechanics’ Trust pictured here gave a speech to the conference winning a letter of support from the international audience that the Trust’s efforts should be applauded and urging the Council to support the Trust in bringing the building back into community use.

Further information about the conference can be found at: http://www.brlsi.org/mechanics09/

New Home for Trust

pbearne — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:59:37 +0000

We have a new home

9 East Street, Swindon

Situated in the Railway Village this is the last of Swindon’s co-op buildings. We are very grateful to the owners of this listed building for allowing us to take this project forward.

Call in and see us!

Mechanics’ Institute’s future debated

pbearne — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:31:17 +0000

A GOVERNMENT planner heard heated debate over whether plans for the Mechanics’ Institute would allow enough access for Swindon people.

Read the report on the swindon advertiser website. But do scroll down to Brian V Cockbil comments has he has some corrections to the article for you.

Sponsorship and Donations For “The Children’s Fete”

Jennylee — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:20:22 +0000

“The Children’s Fete” Committee would like to thank all those who have contributed by means of sponsorship or donations to secure “The Children’s Fete” for 2008. Our special thanks go to:- Alcatel-Lucent, InSwindon, Brunel FM, Williams Lea, Ray Stevens, Capita – Regent House, Mr & Mrs Bromley, Mr & Mrs Benfield, Mrs J Deacon, Mr & Mrs E Shah, Joan Clegg and Barbara Mills. Without the support of these very kind people we would not have been able to guarantee this event for 2008. We can now look forward to another great day, full of fun and enjoyment for all those who attend on Saturday 19th July – please come and join us

“The Children’s Fete” 19 July 2008

Jennylee — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:32:31 +0000

This years “Children’s Fete” is on Saturday 19 July and takes place at the GWR Park, Faringdon Road, Swndon from noon. Official opening at 1.00pm with the Mayor and Town Crier, finishing with a firework display at 10.00pm. This year we have a great selection of stalls and activities for children and adults to enjoy throughout the day, including Punch & Judy, Stories n Stuff and an under 5’s area for the little ones. Entry is free as is he the ‘Childrens Cake at 4.00pm’ we hope you would like to come and join us and help preserve the heritage of our town for future generations to enjoy. Looking forward to another great day full of fun, sunshine, and laughter.