29 August ‘Playing out day’, Strouds Hill, 2pm – 4pm. All children welcome. 30 August Dementia Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, 10.30am 30 August ‘Call my Bluff for Wine Lovers’, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 02 September Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 03 September Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm… read more
This years scarecrow trail theme is Nursery Rhymes, with all map proceeds going to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. I think all can agree the residents have put on a brilliant trail.
Please see the below documents for a list of events taking place at Avebury and our other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape properties. Of particular interest in September may be the Tobiah in Concert on 14 September and the Heritage Open Day on 15 September. What’s on in September PDF What’s on in October PDF
Radiotherapy Appeal update Now that funding has been secured, work on the Radiotherapy Centre will begin spring 2020. We will let you know of any further updates as soon as we get them. Since we have finished the appeal any donations that we have received have been put into our Cancer Services Development Fund which… read more
There’s plenty of action and exploration to be had at STEAM this summer! Children will love to follow our new Genius Trail, take part in a special family activity or create their own unique journey through our story-telling displays. Take a look at what’s on offer this Summer Holiday… For more information read the full… read more
Beat the Street, the walking and cycling initiative that saw people in Swindon travel more than 300,000 miles last year, is set to return this September and is promising to be even bigger and better than before. Last year, more than 32,000 people across Swindon walked, ran and cycled a record-breaking 313,000 miles in just… read more
With the kids broken up from school and thoughts turn to escaping for the summer, we have lots going on in our libraries to keep the whole family occupied for the next six weeks. Take a look at the E-Newsletter from Swindon Libraries and see what events they are holding this month.
Now that the schools have broken up and the summer is in full swing, you may be wondering how to keep the kids entertained for the next five weeks? Luckily for you we have organised a number of events across the town for the whole family to enjoy. For more take a look at the… read more
Events will be taking place at Regent Circus this Sunday (28 July) to mark the centenary of the 1919 Peace Riots. July 1919 marked the official end of the First Word War and there were celebrations across the country. Swindon’s celebrations, however, turned sour when the crowd learned that hundreds of pounds had been spent… read more
This summer Swindon Borough Council is working with a range of partners to host a number of exciting events and activities in the town centre. Young families will have the opportunity to get involved in the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge, free stay and play sessions, cycling and balance bikes, boxing and Explore Learning sessions…. read more
Please see the below documents for a list of events taking place at Avebury and our other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape properties during the summer. As well as a new exhibition, walks and talks, there are lots of events organised for children over the holidays. What’s on in August PDF What’s on in September PDF
A brand new exhibition exploring the inventions and ideas that shaped the Great Western Railway will launch at STEAM on Friday (26 July). The railways were, and still are, a place of new ideas, designs and inventions. The Great Western Railway dared to be different and strove to be the best. Spark of Genius is… read more
The school holidays are almost here and that can mean only one thing – that children can visit the STEAM Museum for just £1. STEAM’s Kids for a Quid offer is available from 22 July to 1 September and will mean that up to four children (aged three to 15) can visit STEAM for just… read more
People are being encouraged to get outside and make the most of green spaces in Swindon as part of Green Spaces and Wellbeing Week, running from 8 – 14 July 2019. Swindon Borough Council’s Public Health Team have been working with many local organisations to pull together a series of activities to encourage people to… read more
01 July Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 02 July Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 06 July Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 08 July Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 08 July Chiseldon Parish Council Meeting, Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 10 July Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside… read more
Please see the below documents for a list of events taking place at Avebury and our other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape properties during the summer. As well as a new exhibition, walks and talks, there are lots of events organised for children over the holidays. What’s on in July PDF What’s on in August PDF
Sid is a local gamekeeper who is very knowledgeable about many species of deer. Come and listen to his talk about how best we can live beside these endearing animals.10th July starting at 7:30pm at the Holy Cross Church Hall off Butts Road. We like to welcome all visitors however we do make a small… read more
Swindon Pride will be taking place on 10th August this year- any support or attendance from Councillors at the event would be welcomed. SBC will have some stalls and be taking part in the parade. More information can be found at the following website: https://www.swindonwiltshirepride.co.uk/
Lydiard Park will kick-start a national tour of Shakespeare’s most magical and romantic comedy of them all, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Immersion Theatre, who have been described as one of London’s most exciting and innovative theatre companies, will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the historic setting of the Swindon Borough Council-owned park on Friday,… read more
Famous artists, writers and photographers have found inspiration along The Ridgeway, including Paul Nash, Robert Macfarlane, Fay Godwin, Thomas Hardy, Kenneth Grahame, Eric Ravilious, Clare Leighton, Richard Jefferies… Join us for a day of talks, outdoor workshops and an art exhibition in the inspiring setting of St Dunstan’s historic church in Monks Risborough and Whiteleaf… read more