Swindon Half-Marathon, September 9th
The Swindon Half-Marathon is fast approaching. Please see the website for details.
Swindon To Host A Giant Walking And Cycling Game This Autumn
Thousands of residents will compete against each other to see if their school, community or business can walk, run or cycle the furthest as part of a Borough-wide game that will launch in Swindon this autumn. Running from Wednesday, 12th September to Wednesday, 24th October, Beat the Street is a free, fun challenge where people… read more
Swindon to Host a Giant Walking and Cycling Game This Autumn
Thousands of residents will compete against each other to see if their school, community or business can walk, run or cycle the furthest as part of a Borough-wide game that will launch in Swindon this autumn. Running from Wednesday, 12 September to Wednesday, 24 October, Beat the Street is a free, fun challenge where people… read more
It’s Coming Home! Edwardian Locomotive To Return to Swindon
A 113 year old engine is to return to the STEAM Museum this summer. The National Railway Museum will transfer GWR locomotive, Class 2800 No. 2818 to STEAM on Tuesday 21st August 2018. Swindon’s award-winning railway museum will close for the day to accommodate the move, and staff are extremely excited about the homecoming. STEAM… read more
Acoustic in the Alley on Thursday 23rd August 2018
Acoustics In The Alley Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 23rd July at 8pm, at the Brown Jack, Wroughton (1 Priors Hill, Wroughton, Wiltshire, SN4 0RT), in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking: £1 entrance 2018 Dates & Spots February 22nd March 22nd April 26th – Kevin Dempsey May… read more
Wanborough Show
Flower & Produce Show at Wanborough Full information available here. Entry Form available here. Entry Fees: Adults Classes – 20p per class Prizes – 1st 50p | 2nd 30p | 3rd 20p Entries and some Special Awards in the Show are open to all, but there are some Special Awards that non residents cannot win… read more
New exhibition at STEAM explores the historic branding of the Great Western Railway
A brand new exhibition focusing on the history of the Great Western Railway has opened at STEAM for the summer holidays. Entitled GWR with Everything, the special exhibition explores how the Great Western Railway branded anything and everything. From pen nibs to bricks and from bars of soap to door handles, everything was branded with the… read more
Summer Of Fun
Summer Of Fun For 2018 We know that trying to keep kids entertained throughout the summer holidays can be tough. That’s why we’ve created Wellbeing Wednesdays – a series of free family activities held in the town centre. We will be joined by local sports and leisure clubs who will be on hand with a range of activities for you and your family… read more
What’s On In August 2018
What’s on in August 30th July 2018 – Neighbourhood Watch, Recreational Hall 7.30pm 4th August 2018 – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall 11.30am – 12.30pm 7th August 2018 – Chiseldon WI, Supper at the home of one of our members 8th August 2018 – Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy Cross Church Hall 7.30pm 13th August… read more
Young Wardens Scheme Back For Summer Holidays
Eighty children will be putting their summer holidays to good use when they take part in a free education programme which launches this week. Now in its eleventh year, Swindon Borough Council’s Young Wardens scheme provides awareness raising, education and fun for the children of council tenants. The scheme is aimed at children aged between… read more
PK Tennis Camps 2018
Kids Summer Tennis Camp Running from the 6th to the 16th August 2018 from 10am-3pm for ages 5 and over. Prices are £15 if booked and paid for online – Register and book courses. £20 cash is paying on the day – parental confirmation must be in advance. Parents must provide a packed lunch, drinks… read more
Acoustic in the Alley – 26th July 2018
Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 26th July at 8pm. Brown Jack, Wroughton (1 Priors Hill, Wroughton, Wiltshire, SN4 0RT), in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking. £1 entrance. Other 2018 Dates: February 22nd March 22nd April 26th – Kevin Dempsey May 24th June 28th – Blondes With Beards July… read more
Kids For A Quid At STEAM
All Aboard At STEAM As Kids Get In For £1 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 27 July to 2 September and will mean that up to four… read more
Mischief Makers To Enjoy A Summer Of Reading
Summer Reading Challenge 2018 Swindon Library’s Summer Reading Challenge returns for another year, and this time it has a comical theme to coincide with The Beano’s 8oth Birthday. The challenge, known as ‘Mischief Makers’, encourages children aged four years and older to visit their local libraries and enjoy books, audiobooks, e-books and e-magazines over the… read more
Swindon Young Musicians to bring Wyvern to life
Swindon Young Musicians to bring Wyvern to life with Gala concert The sounds of Swindon’s Young Musicians will reverberate around the Wyvern Theatre later this month when they hold their annual Gala concert. The musical extravaganza will take place on Thursday, 19 July and will showcase the very best of Swindon Young Musicians including the… read more
Great British Tennis Weekend
Try Tennis For Free! Chsieldon Tennis Club Saturday 12th May 2018 For Adults, families & kids To Book and find out more about the Great British Tennis Weekend
Great British Tennis weekend
The Tennis Club The Tennis Club are holding a Great British Tennis weekend on Saturday 12th May. There will be free coaching, cardio tennis and a BBQ. All the family is welcome to go along and give tennis a go. For anyone who enjoys tennis, don’t forget that the courts are open to public hire,… read more
The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale
The Arts Society Lectures The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale monthly lectures are held in the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE, and cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the wonderful world of The Arts. The hall is open from 7 pm with lectures beginning at 7:30 pm for approximately one hour. Coffee/tea and wine… read more
Tennis Newsletter – PK Tennis Ltd
April 2018 Newsletter Covered in this newsletter are the following: FLOC New booking procedure Tennis for kids GDPR Bank account changes Tennis Holidays New Tennis Courses and coaches Full PDF version FLOC In December 2017 we sort to reduce the administration burden of booking people on to courses and collecting payments. After some thorough research… read more
Chiseldon Netball Club
The Chiseldon Netball Club – Back to Netball session Venue: Chiseldon Primary School – SN4 0NS Day: Wednesdays Time: 6,45pm – 8pm Cost: £4.00 a session (please bring cash) Contact: chiseldonnetball@gmail.com (to confirm a space) Start Date: Wednesday 9th May 2018 The Back to Netball session is aimed at women 16yrs+ This will be a 10… read more