Calling all Swindon Artists. On 22nd April, Swindon Open Studios will be opening their online registration for artists to take part in this year’s event.
Calling all Swindon Artists
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King Athelstan’s 1100th anniversary launches
King Athelstan’s 1100th anniversary launches with a talk posing the question of why the first King of England choose Malmesbury for his burial place.
Historian Tony McAleavy will try to answer the question ‘Why is the first King of England buried in Malmesbury?’ in the first of what promises to be a fascinating speakers’ programme. The programme marks 1100 years since Athelstan became king.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap play is on its 70th anniversary tour. And it’s playing at the Wyvern Theatre this week.
Malmesbury marks English Civil War
Picture the scene: King Charles I’s Cavaliers are holding out in a Wiltshire market town when Cromwell’s men storm it. The result is a victory that sees the Parliamentarians take control.
Sheryll K Fox Swindon Artist
Sheryll K Fox Swindon Artist moved to the town twenty-five years ago. She was attracted to the town as it’s surrounded by beautiful Wiltshire countryside, yet has the convenience of town amenities. Although Sheryll’s known locally for her figurative art, she often sketches and paints ‘en plein air’ during the summer.
Oscar Wilde – sort of!
Oscar Wilde – sort of! What do I mean by that? Well, what I mean is a performance of Oscar Wilde’s, The Importance of Being Earnest – but as you’ve never seen it before.
The Cricketers Open Day
Step inside the beloved Cricketers building for an exclusive peek at the restoration work being undertaken by Swindon’s Heritage Preservation Trust. AKA The Mechanics’ Institution Trust.
Wiltshire Artist First Solo Exhibition
Wiltshire artist Caroline Day, well known for her floral artwork, is opening her first solo exhibition at the new View Gallery in Royal Wootton Bassett this weekend (Saturday March 2).
Swindon Open Studios 2024
Swindon Open Studios 2024 launched on Saturday 10th Feb 2024.
12 Free Tomorrow Festival Activities
With half-term upon us, the Festival of Tomorrow has a whole week of fun ahead to help keep all the family entertained. All including loads of free events and experiences. We’ve picked a dozen of our favourite things for families to see and do, completely free!
Festival of Tomorrow Tickets Live
Swindon’s popular Festival of Tomorrow returns with its biggest ever programme of activities and events next month. It’s back with loads of free experiences to keep families and adults entertained during the half-term break.
Swindon Open Studios is 20
Swindon Open Studios is 20. Swindon Open Studios are celebrating 20 years since their first community art event in September 2004. To kick off these celebrations they’re delighted to be working with Swindon Designer Outlet to host a pop-up gallery at their shopping centre from Sat. 10th – Sun. 18th February.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
