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
Wiltshire County Football Association in partnership with The FA, Crimestoppers Wiltshire, Swindon Town F.C and Swindon Town Foundation are working together to deliver a FREE community football festival at the County Ground Swindon on Saturday 27th July 2019.