We’re celebrating libraries week next week with our TechFest event. Get hands-on with the latest technology, discover learning and find out about career opportunities from local industry experts. This is a free event being held at Central Library on Saturday, 12 October from 11am-3pm. Take a look at the E-Newsletter from Swindon Libraries and see… read more
What’s on In October 02 Oct Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 05 Oct Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 05 Oct Tennis Club Quiz Night, Memorial Hall, 7.30pm 07 Oct Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 09 Oct Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 11… read more
Marlborough Mop fun fair on the high street Saturday 5th October and Saturday 12th October.
The building blocks are in place for one of the biggest weekends of the year at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway. The Great Western Brick Show returns to the Swindon Borough Council-owned museum on Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 October with a whole host of models and inventions set to thrill thousands… 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 autumn. What’s on in October PDF What’s on in November PDF
Mondays from 4th November 2019 for 6 weeks at the Chiseldon Recreation Hall £20 per session to include all materials and refreshments (*Book all 6 sessions for £100*) Morning session 10am- 12 noon Evening session 7.30pm -9.30pm * 4th November: Make an accordion organiser from an old book * * 11th November: Sew a scented… read more
This LEGO® extravaganza is a great day out for families and all who enjoy the wonderful world of these famous toy bricks. Event highlights: Unique models, inventions and displays made exclusively for the show Interactive building – help create an all new giant LEGO® mosaic from over 100,000 bricks LEGO® Shop – with trade stands… read more
Walking Netball has evolved from a growing demand for walking sports. Often, one of netball’s strengths is that people never forget playing the sport and the memories as well as the love for the game never leave. Tuesdays commencing 3rd Sep 2019 10:30 – 11:30 The Deanery CE Academy Sports Hall, Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon… read more
Swindon Borough Council will be holding ‘drop in’ events to publicise the New Eastern Villages as follows: Tuesday 24 September 2019 3pm to 7.30pm Coleview Community Centre, Towcester Road, Swindon SN3 4AS Thursday 26 September 2019 4pm to 7pm Hooper’s Field Hall, Rotten Row, Wanborough, SN4 0AN Thursday 3 October 2019 3.30pm to 6.30pm South… read more
Now that the kids have gone back to school, the summer reading challenge is over and the nights are drawing in there’s no better time to relax with a good book or take in some arts and culture. Your passport to new reading this autumn Get recommendations from other readers plus invites to events while… read more
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
The Wiltshire Bee and Honey show organisers have revealed their programme of speakers and exhibitors for this years’ day long festival of all things associated with bees in the region. As well as learning how to start your own hive on a budget, visitors to the October 5th show in Devizes will learn all about… read more
The big GWR event of the year, celebrating all things railway… Step into the glorious world of model railways… This year’s event features: 27 model railways, including six brand new layouts across all scales Children’s interactive model railways Model railway tips and advice Live steam display by Hatch Heritage & Steam Engineers Heritage railway experts… read more
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.