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Festival of Tomorrow News

Jan 16, 2026 | Arts/Culture/Heritage

Festival of Tomorrow News – they and the Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series.

This February, Festival of Tomorrow audiences can get special access to the Hawking Building at the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park at Wroughton, near Swindon. The festival’s organisers have teamed up with the Science and Innovation Park. Together they’re launching a new series of exciting hybrid events. All aimed at people wanting to dive deeper into science and technology. The series of four evening events, which will take place in the Science and Innovation Park’s new Hawking Building, are now live for bookings. That’s along with the first wave of evening festival events aimed at adults and older teenagers.

Beaconsbury Forest Book 2

Jan 16, 2026 | Arts/Culture/Heritage

Beaconsbury Forest Book 2, Finn, is coming soon! January 21st 2026 will see Lis McDermott, Royal Wootton Bassett-based author, release her fifth novel, Finn. It’s the second in the Beaconsbury Forest Series.

Choir of Man Cast Announced

Jan 14, 2026 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Choir of Man Cast Announced – the show comes to the Wyvern theatre on Tuesday 29th September.

Supermarine Road South Marston

Dec 30, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Swindon in 25 Streets

Supermarine Road South Marston, SN3. Why am I writing about a road? It’s a good and fair question. Well, having this year, at long last (long story) got Swindon in 50 More Buildings finished and out into the wild, I’d had every intention of stopping there. But it wasn’t to be. Earlier this year I got an email from Amberley Books saying there were starting a new series XXXX in 25 Streets and would I be interested in writing Swindon in 25 Streets? Cutting short a long story, my project for 2026 is to write that very thing. Hence my interest in streets!

Sleeping Beauty Wyvern Pantomime

Dec 13, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Sleeping Beauty Wyvern Pantomime – it’s running now and until the 4th January 2026. If you’ve not done so yet – then book your tickets here: https://trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/en-GB/event/pantomime/sleeping-beauty-tickets

The Mini Watchers

Dec 7, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage

The Mini Watchers. Right before I talk about the mini watchers I should first explain about The Watchers – the full sized ones that is. The Watchers is a sculpture that resides at Toothill village centre.

Nothing Like a Dame

Dec 3, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

There’s Nothing Like a Dame. Oh yes there is! And, this festive season, Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre once again welcomes back everyone’s favourite dame, David Ashley for his eleventh year. As he returns to the stage as Nurse Nellie Nurofenna Nightcap, David takes us through his typical day as the larger-than-life, fabulous star of the show, Sleeping Beauty.

Swindon in 50 More Buildings

Nov 28, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage

Swindon in 50 More Buildings. It is at last launched! I held the launch at Fika Coffee and Wine on Havelock Square. We had a full house and a fun time. But I’m been ill pretty much since then thus I’ve not got round to posting anything about it until now.

Magical Debut Swindon Winter Fest

Nov 27, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage

Magical Debut Swindon Winter Fest. Wet weather did not deter thousands of visitors from turning out for Swindon Winter Fest on Saturday 22nd November. The positive feedback on the inaugural event has overwhelmed the organisers, amongst widespread calls for the new festival to return next week.

Turkish Baths Roof Emergency Work

Nov 24, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage

Turkish Baths Roof Emergency Work. This update on the ongoing work on Milton Road baths, AKA, the health hydro, comes via the Friends of the Health Hydro and Swindon Borough Council.

The Turkish Baths, in the Health Hydro in Milton Road, are the oldest Victorian Turkish Baths still operating. They’ll be closed for a while longer when the building is reopened, because of the work being carried out on the roof.

Town Gardens Free Christmas Event

Nov 21, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Community

Town Gardens Free Christmas Event. This December, South Swindon Parish Council is proud to present a brand-new winter attraction. It’s right in the heart of Swindon’s Old Town, inside the beautiful Town Gardens. And it’s completely free to join in the fun!

Daughter Joins Mum’s RPA Business

Nov 11, 2025 | Arts/Culture/Heritage

Daughter Joins Mum’s RPA Business – Revolution Performing Arts to be precise. Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) is marking its 18th anniversary with a special new arrival. None other than founder Fi Da Silva Adams’ daughter, Angel. She’s now joined the family business.