Free half-term family fun in the Brunel centre with the Festival of Tomorrow. Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre is once again joining forces with the Festival of Tomorrow. Together they’ll offer a week of free, family-friendly activities during the February half-term.
Donated Painting Causes Bidding Frenzy. A chance discovery in a Wiltshire charity shop has turned into an auction-room success story. It comes after a striking painting of a Cornish scene sold for £3,900. Thus far exceeding expectations and delivering a windfall for the RSPCA.
Fitness Expert’s At-Home Movement Tips. Expert personal trainer shares simple ways to start 2026 strong with at-home movement. By James Hilton, founder of Jim’s Gym. Jim’s a personal trainer based in the Cotswolds who specialises in helping people over 55 stay active, steady and confident.
Holiday Club Half-Term Bookings Open. Swindon based Just for Fun Holiday Club has opened bookings for its February half-term holiday camps. They’re offering Ofsted registered childcare for families during the school holidays.
Janet Shreeve, founder of Shreeve Care Services, is a guest speaker at an event hosted by the social enterprise, Co Produce Care. And she’s going to urging families to have open conversations about end of life care. And to do it before it becomes an urgent necessity.
Masterchef Finalist Swindon Dining Event. A SWINDON-based luxury retreat company are offering an evening of Thai food and conversation at their first event next month.
Performing Arts Sessions Expand ACROSS WILTSHIRE AS FOUNDER RETURNS TO HER MALMESBURY ROOTS.
A Wiltshire performing arts company is celebrating its biggest year of growth to date.
Travelling Auctioneers visit RWB Auctions later this month. Royal Wootton Bassett will welcome the BBC this month. The reason? RWB Auctions is hosting a televised sale for the popular daytime series The Travelling Auctioneers. Thus they’re bringing cameras, antiques experts and a live audience to the town.
Malmesbury Community Groups Join Forces to preserve riverside heritage. A popular riverside beauty spot in Malmesbury, named after a 9th century monk, is being acquired by Malmesbury Town Council. All with the aim of restoring and preserving it for local people for generations to come.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, this year falls on Tuesday 27th of January. To mark the occasion there’ll be a gathering at the Friends Meeting House, Eastcott Hill, SN1 3JF.
Swindon’s New Domestic Violence Resource: Fresh Thoughts.
The month of December tends to see a sharp rise increase in the number of Domestic Abuse (DA) incidents. Thus the launch of this resource to support victims is of particular significance. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls), Jess Phillips MP referred to the new Fresh Thoughts booklet in a recent speech (see below).
Therapy Horses at Care Show. SWINDON–based The Care Show, taking place in January, announces therapy horses as their mascots for their 2026 event.
The Care Show Swindon is one of the South West’s premier health and social care expo events. Care industry professionals, suppliers, and service providers gather to share their insights and expertise. The show brings information and knowledge to businesses and members of the public.
