Old Town
Swindon Bowl concerts in Old Town are back with a great line-up
Silent Disco, Billy Ocean, Ali Campbell's UB40 and Retro Fever - all booking now.
Saturday 25 May: Silent Disco. Headphone disco, headphone party… whatever you call them, it’s a pretty simple idea. Replacing the traditional speakers on either side of the stage, everyo...
Bombay Lounge Old Town launches curry cashback nights
Book a charity benefit night in this superb new restaurant
After four years of helping charities and good causes at his Bombay Lounge restaurant at Peatmoor Village Centre in West Swindon, proprietor Hanif Robani is starting community charity nights at his ne...
Shhh it's the Silent Disco!
Swindon Bowl Concerts are back with a Silent Disco kickstarting the season on Saturday 25 May.
Here’s hoping we have a glorious summer because the Swindon Bowl Concerts are back! The Arts Centre team have programmed a brilliant Bowl series, and kickstarting the season is Silent Disco on ...
Chris Cox: Fatal Distraction
Chris Cox is back! Do not miss this mind blowing performance! - Swindon Arts Centre, Saturday 18 May
Close your eyes. Now think of a song or a picture. What would you like Chris Cox to do? Draw the image? Dance the routine? Because he knows what’s going on in your mind and he reckons he can do...
REFUGE - a celebration of female music talent
Tickets on sale now for fundraising event at Christ Church, Swindon on Saturday 4 May
Tickets on sale now for fundraising event at Christ Church, Swindon on Saturday 4 May REFUGE is a celebration of female music talent, which raises money for an excellent cause – Swindon Women...
Community events at Savernake Street Social Hall!
Free Shop starts 4 May, Bunting-making session - 11 May, Big Lunch and Neighbourhood Party - 1 June, Old Town Yard Sale - 22 June.
There's a busy spring ahead at Savernake Street Social Hall, in the Eastcott area of Old Town, Swindon, with lots of exciting events planned! Starting on Saturday 4 May, the first Free Shop will be h...
Free shop to make austere times go further
Savernake Street Social Hall in Old Town opening The Free Shop on Saturday 4 May
Savernake Street Social Hall in Old Town are opening The Free Shop on Saturday 4 May, 11am to 2pm. Organiser Caroline Davies-Khan explained the thinking behind the project. “The principle is th...
Kate Humble explains her support for the simpler life
Popular and much-travelled broadcaster sponsored by Swindon Link to appear at Swindon Festival of Literature on Wednesday 8 May.
Popular and much-travelled broadcaster, Kate Humble, is appearing at Swindon Festival of Literature at the Arts Centre on Wednesday 8 May, 6.30pm, in association with Swindon Link. Kate is best known...
Paralympic swimmer visits The Commonweal School
Kate inspires students to focus on their ability and strengths rather than disability
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SEQOL sends in Zimmers to save theatre's production
The Producers at The Commonweal School until Saturday 20 April.
A Swindon theatre company that needed ten Zimmer frames for a tongue-in-cheek dance routine says the show can go on, thanks to SEQOL’s community equipment service. When Michaela Kearns, directo...
Witness appeal following robbery in Swindon
Wiltshire Police appealing for witnesses after assault in Lawn Woods on 14 April
Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Swindon. A 38 year old man was assaulted and had his money and wallet stolen as he walked home through Lawn Woods at about 2.30am on...
Wiltshire Police appeal for information after assault
Female attacked in Clifton Street in early hours of Sunday 14 April.
The incident happened at approximately 1.30am on Sunday 14 April 2013 on Clifton Street, in the Kingshill area of Swindon. A lone female was walking along Clifton Street when she was grabbed from beh...
Phoenix Players present Marking Time - 24-27 April
Last production of the 2012/2013 season at Swindon Arts Centre
Marking Time by Michael Snelgrove Swindon Arts Centre 24-27 April Our last production of our 2012/2013 season is ‘Marking Time’ by Michael Snelgrove and directed by Emma Palmer. The st...
A room at the Sun Inn a reality this October
Work starts on new 10-bedroom hotel accommodation at Arkell's owned pub.
Work starts on 10 bedroom hotel in East Swindon close to Coate Water Arkell’s Brewery will be investing around half a million pounds in the pub diversification which is scheduled to be complete...
New Juice Bar realises ‘The Core’ to health and nutrition
Exciting, healthy goods on offer at a new juice and holistic bar in Old Town, Swindon.
‘Pure, natural ingredients,’ ‘colourful-crafted juices,’ ‘innovative and wholesome products,’ are just some of the exciting, healthy goods on offer at a new juice...
New Swindon dance school open day on 7 April
The Gemma Short School of Dance & Theatre Arts launches on Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm
Swindon's talented children will have a new venue in which to develop their performing arts skills as Swindon's newest dance school will be opening its doors for the first ti...
Co-op 'Gets Wiggy With It' for Teenage Cancer Trust
Old Town store colleagues let fundraising go to their heads
Swindon store 'Gets Wiggy With It' for Teenage Cancer Trust. Colleagues at a Swindon supermarket let fundraising go to their heads when they took up the challenge to ‘Get Wiggy With It’ f...
Police call for witnesses to Wood Street assault
Man in critical condition after being found with head injuries outside The Kings Arms Hotel
Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Swindon. The incident took place at approximately 4.40am on Monday 1 April outside The Kings Arms hotel on Wood Stre...
"Violent delights have violent ends..."
A bold and exciting new production of Romeo & Juliet - Swindon Arts Centre, 15 April
Romeo & Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, directed by Max Lewendel 15 April Swindon Arts Centre Icarus Theatre Collective presents a bold and exciting new production of Shakespeare’...
SALOS sing songs from the West End Shows in aid of Swindon Charities
Fundraising performance by SALOS for Goldenhar and STEP project - Wednesday 10 April, Bath Road Methodist Church
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Lili La Scala: Songs to Make You Smile in Swindon
Vintage songs from the little diva with a big voice - Swindon Arts Centre, Wednesday 10 April
Lili La Scala: Songs to Make You Smile Wednesday 10 April, 2pm Swindon Arts Centre In these uncertain times, we all need a little something to make us smile. With that in mind, Lili la Scala wants ...
Frank and Funny evening at the Arts Centre
Guy Pratt, The Sideman - Tuesday 9 April, Swindon Arts Centre, FoSAC Studio
Guy Pratt, The Sideman - Tuesday 9 April, 8pm, Swindon Arts Centre, FoSAC Studio Events in the FoSAC Studio at the Swindon Arts Centre have been a great success so far with events such as Simon and G...
Revamped Broome Manor swings into action from 29 March
Come and sample Broome Manor Golf Complex's brand new facilities this Easter Weekend
The weather is warming up a little and it looks as if budding golfers will be given the chance to sample Broome Manor Golf Complex’s brand new facilities in pleasant conditions over the Easter w...
New theatrical festival launches in Swindon: 5 to 9 April
Madam Renard's performing arts mini-fringe festival
Swindon-based production company Madam Renard’s has announced a new performing arts mini-fringe festival in Swindon from 5 to 9 April, adding a significant event to the arts calendar alongside t...
The Nightingale presented by Horse + Bamboo
Swindon Arts Centre - Thursday 4 April
The Swindon Arts Centre is bringing you the sweet, funny and beautiful show, The Nightingale this April. Brimming with amazing things to look at, great storytelling and wonderful characters, this sh...
Kit Holmes - Thursday 4 April
Sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar at Swindon Arts Centre
Kit Holmes Swindon Arts Centre Thursday 4 April, 8pm Kit Holmes: vocals, guitar & fiddle, Allan Greenwood: guitar Kite Holmes' sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar playing have made her...
