Swadlincote By Heart

Everyone gives Swadlincote a bit of stick.
Too rough. Too scruffy. Too many potholes, not enough glamour.

But truth be told… it’s our Swad.
We love it exactly how it is – and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Swadlincote by Heart isn’t some glossy travel guide.

It’s a cosy, honest little book about:
• Moving to Swad and standing in an empty front room thinking, “What have I done?”
• Feeling like the odd one out while everyone else seems to know everyone.
• Slowly getting stitched into the streets, parks, pubs and people of South Derbyshire.
Written with classic Derbyshire humour, local slang and plenty of heart, it reads like a long chat over a brew with a mate who “gets it.”

Inside, you’ll find:
• Real-life moments: the first “me duck,” the bus driver’s nod, the muddy shortcut that ruins your shoes every winter.
• Chapters on first impressions, market days, walks round Swad, and evenings in the local.
• Reflections on belonging, community, and why ordinary towns matter more than the picture‑perfect ones.

It’s for:
• Newcomers who feel a bit wobbly about their move.
• Locals who secretly adore this place (even while they moan about it).
• Ex‑Swad folk who miss home more than they let on.
• Anyone who loves real, down‑to‑earth stories about ordinary places with big hearts.

Format:
• Digital ebook (PDF)
• Instant download after purchase
• Read on your phone, tablet, laptop or print at home for a cosy, old‑school feel.
If Swad has ever made you roll your eyes one minute and feel oddly proud the next, this book is for you.