Swindon Scene What's On
Spanish Conversation Group (8th February - 17th October)
Practise your language skills All levels welcome Meet every Wed at 6pm Contact Lon on 01793 554810 lon@swindonlanguagecentre.co.uk
Everyday English Classes (11th March - 31st May)
English classes for all levels Every afternoon and some evenings Contact Lon 01793 554810 lon@swindonlanguagecentre.co.uk
Sponsorships on behalf of Swindon Therapy Centre for MS (1st April - 31st May)
Various individuals taking part in events coming up: Adrian Hannay - London Marathon Chris Smith - Brighton Marathon Matt Bonney - London Swim If you are interested in sponsoring them please...429
German Spanish and French Conversation groups (4th April - 31st October)
Language Conversation Groups in French Spanish and German Every Wednesday evening at 6pm For all levels to practice language skills Fun and informal learning Swindon Language Centre - www.swindonl...263
Spelling and Grammar Brush Up Class (5th April - 25th October)
Drop in session for anyone who would like to improve their spelling/grammar Every Thursday at 6:30 pm Shaftesbury Centre Rodbourne 01793 554810 Swindon Language Centre
French Classes (11th April - 30th June)
Every Wednesday at 6pm Small group Brush up your school French Fun and informal learning Swindon Language Centre Shaftesbury Centre Percy St Rodbourne Swindon SN2 2AZ 01793 554810
German Conversation Group (25th April - 24th October)
Don’t let your language skills go to waste! Come along and practice. All levels are welcome! Fun and informal learning Hosted by a native speaker who will support vocabulary; grammar and pronunciat...450
Spanish Conversation Group (25th April - 26th September)
Don’t let your language skills go to waste! Come along and practice. All levels are welcome! Fun and informal learning Hosted by a native speaker who will support vocabulary; grammar and pronunciat...450
Chinese for Beginners (3rd May - 4th October)
Would you like to hold a basic conversation in Chinese? For Business or pleasure, we run fun and informal lessons in small groups £10 per session for groups of 3 Every Thursday 6-7:15 pm Contact...359
British Railway Steam Locomotives 1960 - 1962 (21st May)
Illustrated talk by John Dagley-Morris arranged by The Friends of Swindon Railway Museum Ltd
Roy Orbison and Friends with Barry Steele (25th May)
Barry Steele presents his spectacular multi-media tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60s to the late 80s. Using both original and film footage from the era, and backed by ...662
Watchfield Village Fete (26th May)
Watchfield Summer Fete for all the family. The day will include a Companion Dog Show, Ring Events, Local Bands, Fun Fair, Watchfield ’Olympics’, Jubilee Fancy Dress, Car Boot, Side Stalls and Games, R...767
Watchfield Village Fete (26th May)
Village Fete and Companion Dog Show. Dog show has breed and novelty classes with entries from 12 noon and judging from 1pm, £1/class. Live music from local bands and international artists, Jubilee fan...453
Guided walk - Looking for Wild Flowers (27th May)
A guided walk to find and identify the species of wildflower found in the meadows, woodlands and surrounding the lakes of Lydiard Park. Free but booking in advance is required - please call 01793 770...244
Stage Struck 2012 (29th May - 2nd June)
Stage Struck are back at the Arts Centre with their all new 2012 variety show. This year's show contains the usual funtastic mix of comedy and songs from shows such as Shrek, Billy Elliott, Oklahoma, ...254
Swindon Group Diabetes UK Meeting (29th May)
Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse Cilla Kirkman and Sue Mansfield will give “A Taster of the Desmond Course”, which aims to give persons newly-diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes practical advice on mana...304
Lydiard House Conference Centre Wedding Fayre (31st May)
Situated in the heart of Lydiard Park in West Swindon, this beautiful wedding venue is a definite must see! Come along to the Lydiard House Conference Centre to visit a huge variety of exhibitors with...353
Pond Dipping (4th June - 5th June)
Fun practical session for children to search in the lake for wildlife. Booking is essential - please call Lydiard Park on 01793 770401 or email lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk. Children must be accompani...313
Estelle School of Dance Bag Packing - Sainsbury' Bridgemead (4th June)
Bag packing in aid of Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool at Sainsbury's Bridgemead by The Estelle School of Dance.
Discover Volunteering (6th June)
Thought about volunteering but don’t know where to start? Or are you looking for volunteers? Volunteer Centre Swindon is here to help! Come and join us to “Discover Volunteering” and celebrate Vo...476
Clay Tree Spirits & Wishing Tree Flags (6th June)
Free drop in workshop to use clay and natural materials to make a tree spirit and make a wishing tree flag for the Salisbury International Arts Festival. Drop in to Lydiard House Coach House between ...312
Greenwood Animal Sculptures (7th June - 8th June)
Come along to Lydiard Park to make your own animal sculpture - use wood and craft materials to make a hedgehog, stick insect or other creature. Suitable for children aged 7 to 11 years - £4 per child...439
Summer Tree Walk (17th June)
A morning walk to identify and learn more about the notable and historic trees within the park. Free but places must be booked in advance - please call 01793 770401 or email lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk...200
Medicinal Uses of Plants (20th June - 23rd June)
Explore the fascinating history of garden plants and their medicinal uses by Lady Johanna St. John of Lydiard Park. Please book places in advance - please call 01793 770401 or email lydiardpark@swindo...208
The Wizard of Oz performed by The Estelle School of Dance in aid of Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool (21st June - 23rd June)
Every 2 years the Estelle School of Dance put on a show at the Wyvern Theatre Swindon to raise funds for a Charity - this year the show is The Wizard of Oz which will take place on 21st 22nd and 23rd ...1513
Social Media Workshop (27th June)
In this workshop you’ll focus on: Where to start – avoiding the pitfalls of others Which Social Technologies get the best results in your industry or sector Looking at the top 5 UK Social Media ...694
Swindon Scene Stories
The Beat to headline 2012 Lechlade Festival
Two day family music festival at Riverside Park, Lechlade featuring iconic 80s ska band - 26 and 27 May
Eurovision frenzy!
Swindon Arts Centre set to welcome previous UK Eurovision Song Contest winners Brotherhood of Man - 4 October
Singing their way into 'Swindon: The Opera' Junior Choir
JTP Trust delivering free choral workshops to form a Junior Choir for performances on 7 & 8 July at STEAM Museum.
Wrag Barn's Katie is new County Champion
16 year old Katie beats last year's champion at Cumberwell Park
Name the Mummy at Swindon Museum
A new mummy has arrived at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery – and children are being asked to come up with his name
Have you got working smoke alarms?
The national Fire Kills campaign is focusing on the importance of working smoke alarms throughout May.
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?
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
Swindon Open Studios 2012 - 18 May Open Evening
Artists invited to gather at the Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon
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
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.
Prospect Hospice Starlight Walk - 30 June
Register now for Prospect's biggest fundraiser of the year!
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
Swindon woman set to pedal for heart charity
Still time to sign up for British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wiltshire Bike Ride
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
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
Upper Stratton Baptist Church celebrates 150 years
People travel from far and wide to Swindon church 150th anniversary celebration
Calling all Women to take up a new sport in 2012
Women only Triathlon Weekend - 2/3 June 2012
Wiltshire Grandmother encourages others to learn first aid
Grandparents, learn some life saving skills from the Brtish Red Cross - next course 10 May
Mayor of Swindon invites you to her Gold Medal Ball - 11 May
Boxer Richie Woodall guest speaker at charity ball at De Vere Village Hotel in aid of Open Door Centre and Swindon Cares
The story of Glenn Miller as a musical in Swindon on 8 & 9 May
The first and only Glenn Miller musical comes to the Wyvern Theatre
West End Open Workshops until 29 July
Exclusive series of workshops created in partnership with leading West End performers
Barry and Stuart – Show and Tell on 11 May
Stars of BBC 1's The Magicians bring their show to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre
