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.
CHRISTMAS GOT MORE COLOURFUL as CHILDREN’S ART CLUB CELEBRATES WINTER IN STYLE.
A SWINDON-BASED art club is celebrating a packed winter programme. It comprises artistic and creative opportunities for local children to thrive.
Communication Expert Launches Book. Generational communication expert, speaker and author Alastair Greener has marked the launch of his new book. It’s entitled Generationally Speaking – How to Bridge the Generation Gap and Communicate with Confidence. He did so with an event at the Saïd Business School in Oxford.
Town Gardens Christmas Event this weekend. South Swindon Parish Council is set to bring free festive cheer to Old Town, and it’s all starting this weekend. On 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December, from 12pm until 4pm, the historic Town Gardens is transforming into a lively hub of:
Christmas activities
performances and family fun …
Swindon-based Just for Fun Holiday Club is opening a new venue at Dorcan Leisure Centre this Christmas. And, for the first time, the team will be offering swimming sessions as part of the day.
Swindon Hub Safe Space – for anyone who finds Christmas difficult.
December can feel heavy for a lot of people. That’s why Swindon Hub in the town centre is creating a quiet space for anyone who needs support over the festive period. Rather than focusing on celebrations, the Hub will be offering somewhere to sit, talk and find practical information throughout the month.
NUTRITION TAKING THE FOREFRONT at the care show. Mary Merheim, nutritionist and entrepreneur, will be one of two keynote speakers at The Care Show Swindon taking place next month.
Financial Planners Support Toy Appeal. Wroughton based Southby & Co. Financial Planning has donated £500 worth of toys to this year’s Swindon Christmas Toy Appeal. Thus they’re helping families across the town who may otherwise wake up to very little on Christmas morning.
