The Hidden Gallery in Bristol has a competition open to under 17s
The Hidden Gallery in Bristol has a competition open to all those aged 0 – 17 yrs. The competition closes 31 May. Full details are on their website: hiddengallery.co.uk/competition
STEAM Museum launches 360° virtual tour
People with a passion for railway heritage can now enjoy the various displays and exhibitions from Swindon’s STEAM Museum from the comfort of their own homes during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown period. The Swindon Borough Council-owned museum, which is currently closed to the public, is offering free virtual 360-degree tours of its popular exhibits. Isambard… read more
Home is ‘where the art is’
Home is ‘where the art is’ …That’s the message from Swindon Museum and Art Gallery which has just launched a new digital project to bring its collection of modern art to people’s living rooms. The project, which has been dubbed ‘Art on Tour At Home’, will enable the public to engage with the gallery’s modern… read more
What Do Firefighters Do? Educate and Inspire
What do firefighters do? Educate and Inspire DWFRS firefighters engage, educate and inspire your children to be safe and well; and will continue to do so in the safety of your homes during this period of Covid-19. For those of you with children at home, we know things will be tough sometimes trying to care… read more
New Road allotments
Parish Council statement: The Parish Council is keeping the allotments open for as long as Government guidelines permit it, and as long as tenants can agree to work within the confines of social distancing/no gatherings over 2 people. Please continue to enjoy your allotment and get some fresh air and exercise. Any growing tips for… read more
Restricted Access
Sir Henry Calley Memorial Gardens and Butts Road Cemetery: By order of H.M. Government as part of the UK Coronavirus response. Effective from Midnight 23rd March for a minimum period of 21 days. No maintenance or checks will be carried out in this area whilst this restriction is in place. Do not enter this area… read more
Finding Things For Kids to Do Indoors
For tips to help children find things to do indoors, visit: www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
What’s on in March/April in the National Trust Wiltshire Landscape
Please see the below documents for a list of events taking place at Avebury and our other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape properties during the spring. As well as a new exhibition, walks and talks, there are lots of events organised for children over the holidays. What’s on in March and April
Wheely good advice on offer at Council-run bike roadshow
To kick off half term next week, Swindon Travel Choices has joined up with the Beat the Street team to hold a cycle roadshow at the Orbital Retail Park. The roadshow, which will take place on Monday (17 Feb), will promote the benefits of cycling and highlight the many traffic-free routes that are available across… read more