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Diana Dors to star in 'Swindon: The Opera'

The JTP Trust have revealed that Swindon's famous star Diana Dors, played by soprano Polly Leech, will be the narrator of 'Swindon: The Opera', to be held at the STEAM Museum on 7 & 8 July 2012... read more

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Are you ready … for a night at the Museum?

Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, STEAM and Lydiard House all taking part in national Museums at Night initiative - Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May... read more

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Everyone invited to see Swindon in all its glory

A film about Swindon which received The Queen’s royal seal of approval will be screened at various venues this summer.... read more

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Businesses STEP up to football challenge in support for Swindon young people

Total Guide to Swindon and Infosys Ltd getting ready for 24 hour 5-a-side football tournament on 7 July at the Futsal arena... read more

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Turn on, tune in and take off. Fresh Air at the Royal Air Force Museum

Swindon artist Dave Bent exhibits love of aviation in colourful and imaginative interpretations from 21 May

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Ice hockey try outs for the best young British talent

Weekend for young players and parents to consider applying for brand new ice hockey academy and to attend Lydiard Park Academy in Swindon

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Forty years of theatrical costumes go under the hammer as RAF bows out

Bustles, bumps and boobs on offer at auction. Everything must go

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Enjoy a taste and save Swindon's Mela on 9 June

Fundraiser to prevent crisis in this year's celebration of South Asian culture

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The shocking reality of children and internet porn

Pictures of Coate Water on sale to raise money for Swindon-based charity SHOC (Stop Harming our Children) campaign against online porn

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Big Arts Day in July: Fabulous acts for all the family

From dinosaurs to puppets, from lobsters to lovehearts, Lydiard Park event on 14 July will have amazing sights

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Meet Swindon foster care staff on 16, 17 & 18 May

Fostering Network's annual campaign hopes to attract new carers

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Free performance from The Royal Opera House on 17 May

On Swindon's Big Screen, Wharf Green: The Royal Opera's La Boheme (17 May) and The Royal Ballet's Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 (16 July)

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Lydiard Park becomes 15th Century camp on 19 & 20 May

See the past come to life with the Woodvilles re-enactors from 11am to 5pm

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Popular Roves Farm hopes to be back in business within a month

No animals and no humans injured in devastating blaze. Electricity board takes 3 hours to turn off the power after fuses below

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Police search for dangerous bikers in West Swindon

Illegal motorcyclist endanger pedestrians on popular footpath

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Free fitness sessions in Swindon start on 13 May

Are you looking for a fun way to jump-start your fitness programme? Dan Gale has the answer

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Had an accident/injured? On the road? At work? Slip? Trip? Medical negligence? Speak to a specialist solicitor.

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Have you got working smoke alarms?

The national Fire Kills campaign is focusing on the importance of working smoke alarms throughout May.

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Golden Gardens celebrate wildlife trust's 50th anniversary

Gardens open to the public to celebrate 50 years of nurturing Wiltshire's Wildlife

Why ‘helping’ baby birds may do more harm than good

If you find a seemingly abandoned baby bird in your garden, what should you do?

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50th Anniversary Apprentice Reunion - 22 September

If you were a British Railways training school apprentice or know someone who was. please help organisers to make it a day to remember

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Swindon Open Studios 2012 - 18 May Open Evening

Artists invited to gather at the Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon

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Isy Suttie at Swindon Arts Centre - 19 May

Isy Suttie brings her one-woman-musical-cyber-love-story Pearl and Dave to Swindon Arts Centre

Swindon golf fiesta in aid of Seve Ballesteros Cancer Foundation on 22 May

Wrag Barn Golf and Country Club to hold major fundraiser in memory of iconic Spanish golfer

Lydiard’s head gardener leads hanging basket workshops on 15 May

Two sessions to help you make your garden sparkle with colour this summer

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Gliding Centre Open Weekend - 12 & 13 May

Come along and join the fun at The Vale of White Horse Gliding Centre, near Shrivenham - free admission and parking.

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Prospect Hospice Starlight Walk - 30 June

Register now for Prospect's biggest fundraiser of the year!

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Strictly Come Dancing to bring its rhythm to Swindon on 29 June

Stars of Strictly Come Dancing will be aiming to get Swindon on its feet when a special show swings into the town

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Swindon woman set to pedal for heart charity

Still time to sign up for British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wiltshire Bike Ride

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Picture frames needed for TICK-ART at the Wyvern

Right Time for Art’s Tick-Art Exhibition - Wyvern Theatre from Monday 2 July to Sunday 8 July

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Bombay Lounge Charity Curry Nights 2012

Make money for your community organisation by enjoying a curry cashback evening at Swindon's most charity friendly restaurant

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Upper Stratton Baptist Church celebrates 150 years

People travel from far and wide to Swindon church 150th anniversary celebration

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