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 November PDF What’s on in December PDF
The Council’s Civic building has become a new home for a selection of items in Swindon’s prized art collection. The new pop-up art exhibition, which represents the second phase of the Council’s Art on Tour project, officially opened at the Civic Offices today (21 Oct) and features art by some of Britain’s most important painters,… read more
Pilates at Liddington Village Hall starting October 15th 10am to 11am £7 per class – pay as you go.
Beat the Street, Swindon’s giant walking and cycling initiative, is off to an incredible start with residents travelling more than 93,000 miles within the first few weeks of the game. Determined to beat last year’s record total of 313,000 miles travelled in the six-week challenge, more than 10,000 people have signed up for this year’s… 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
They’re off! Swindon’s latest Beat the Street campaign got off on the right foot yesterday (25 September) with an official launch at GWR Park on Faringdon Road, attended by local school children, residents and council representatives. Beat the Street once again challenges schools, workplaces and community groups to see how far they can walk, run… 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
Beat the Street returns to Swindon next week and residents can now pick up their cards ready to join in the fun when the game launches. The initiative, which is running for the second year running in Swindon, encourages people to get active outdoors and explore their area by turning whole towns and cities into… 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
It’s just 105 days until Christmas and staff at Swindon’s STEAM Museum are already jingling their bells. The museum is preparing to host a number of elegant Christmas parties for businesses across Wiltshire this year. Businesses can book their festive lunch, dinner or evening reception at STEAM and enjoy great food and first-class service. The… read more
Beat the Street is a challenge across Swindon where local schools, workplaces and community groups are competing to see who can walk, run or cycle the furthest by 6 November. Find Beat Boxes around your area and get tapping to earn points for your team and help them win hundreds of pounds worth of prizes…. read more
Residents living with Dementia will come together at the County Ground on 18 September for a special day of sporting memories. Organised by Swindon Borough Council and the Swindon Town Football in the Community Trust, 50 residents will get the chance to go on a tour of the County Ground stadium and pitch, take part… read more
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
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
A section of the Wilts & Berks Canal has been restored thanks to an investment from Swindon Borough Council. The Council contributed around £2.5m to improving the 500m stretch of canal, which includes the building of a new towpath, the creation of new ecological habitats and the installation of new lighting along the bankside. The… 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
Here are also some key wildfire messages from South East England Wildfire group to use of the summer Extinguish cigarettes properly, don’t throw cigarette ends on the ground or out of car windows – take your litter home. Avoid open fires in the countryside. Always have them in safe designated areas. If you see a… read more
Tennis for children and adults through the Chiseldon Tennis Club Coaching Program 2019. For more information call 01793 331114 or email info@pktennis.co.uk Summer Tennis Camps during dates in July and August for 5 to 14 year olds. Drinks and snacks must be provided by the parents. Suitable clothing for out door activities is required. If… read more
The Council is asking people if they think rules which ensure dog owners act responsibly at Lydiard Park should be kept in place. From Monday 1 July, people will be able to respond to a consultation on the proposed continuation of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) regarding dog control at Lydiard Park. In 2016,… read more