November 2022
Swindon Railway Village Winter Fayre 2022 – The Mechanics’ Institution Trust
Myself and SED Developments are going to be at the Swindon Railway Village Winter Fayre flogging our relevant wares. Mrs SED, aka Jo, will have lots of fabulous 3D printed stuff: cookie cutters, fondant stamps, cake toppers and more. And of course I’ll have my publications. Incidentally, the baked good topper/sign in the image below is a product of SED Developments.
Location
Emlyn Square, Railway Village Swindon, SN1 5BP
Central Community Centre, Bakers Arms, Cricketers Arms, Railway Village Museum
Date and Time
Saturday 26th November 2022 – 11am-3pm
FREE Entry
What’s occurring
Santa has confirmed his attendance, and will be waiting by the fire in the Baker’s Cafe snug for anyone who may wish to meet him. Exact timings still to be confirmed!
In central community centre the MIT is hosting a hand-picked selection of crafts and charity stalls that will offer a variety of items – perfect for extra special Christmas presents.
Why not make the most of the day and step back in time for a Victorian Christmas?
Have you:
* Ever wondered when crackers were invented?
** Or pondered on when we first began sending Christmas cards?
*** Wondered when Christmas trees first became popular?
Well, you can find out more about the origins of these Christmas traditions and more besides at the railway village museum this Christmas.
Learn about the families who lived in this former railway worker’s cottage and how they might have celebrated Christmas in the late Victorian period.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas as you explore the museum, then head to the Baker’s café across the road for refreshments and a special meeting with Santa. Christmas craft sessions will be running and you can try making Victorian decorations, crackers and Christmas cards to share with friends and family.
More about the railway village here:
