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‘Why are we nostalgic about railways?’ by Philip Garrahan

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

Philip Garrahan will contrast Swindon’s reputation for railway engineering with its important social history. It was once a complete company town. When the outside observer could be forgiven for thinking the GWR and Swindon were the same.  The new town was built on a greenfield site with innovations in its Railway Village, Medical Social Fund, Mechanics’ Institute, Art School and much more. Our modern nostalgia about railways may overlook how distinctive Swindon […]

Free – £3.00

Community Car Boot and Table Top Sale

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

Saturday 17th May | 10am–1pmCentral Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BG Come along to the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village for a fun-filled morning of bargain hunting and community spirit! Browse a wide selection of pre-loved treasures—from clothes and books to  vintage finds. There’s something for everyone! Want to sell your stuff? To book […]

Beginners Calligraphy Workshop

The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

The Modern Calligraphy Co: Beginners Pointed Nib Workshop This event is hosted by The Modern Calligraphy Co. Time & Location 31 May 2025, 10:00 – 12:30 The Bakers, 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon SN1 5BN, UK Tutor: Sarah Hirst Ever wanted to try getting creative with cool calligraphy? Well, here's your chance!  The Modern Calligraphy Co […]

‘Collett Revisited’ by Graham Carter & Michael Roberts

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

'Collett Revisited' New insights into the glorious career, extraordinary life and enduring legacy of the Great Western Railway engineer. An illustrated talk by Graham Carter and Michael Roberts Cost Swindon Heritage Preservation (SHP) Full Members – FREE Entry Guests – £5.00 Entry Membership Becoming a SHP Full Member gives you full FREE access to our […]

Free – £5.00

Let’s Talk Housing Swindon

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

This external event is hosted by Swindon Borough Council. Improving our housing services Tenant events We are inviting tenants to a series of tenant engagement events in June 2025. You will be able to hear more about the improvements we are making to our housing services, ask questions and tell us what matters most to you. […]

Swindon Arts Fringe 2025

Carriage Works Carriage Works, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

This external event is organised by Artsite People Places Partnership. Swindon Arts Fringe Festival Swindon Arts Fringe Festival (SWAF) returns to Swindon Town Centre for a second year and hopes to be even more successful as last year. The Fringe Festival focuses on inclusivity for curators and artists: giving opportunities for artists to find their […]

Writing Competition – Words on Art, Swindon

The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

This external event is run by Poetry Swindon, in association with Swindon Arts Fringe and Swindon Open Studios. Write About Art! - Writing Competition £50 PRIZE VOUCHER Our theme is Words on Art, Swindon. Write a poem, short story or memoir inspired by art in Swindon. This could be a painting, photograph, sculpture, street art […]

‘GWR Park: A focus for recreation and sport in Victorian and Edwardian times’ by Mary Thornton

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

GWR's Railway Village, “New Swindon", was barely half-built and the Works still modest in extent when land was earmarked for a “park” in 1844. What does this tell us about the Company, its workers and their families, and prevailing Victorian values? And what were typical Victorian and Edwardian sporting and leisure activities anyway? Mary Thornton […]

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Modern Calligraphy Company- Beginners Pointed Nib Workshop

The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

This external event is hosted and organised by The Modern Calligraphy Company. The Modern Calligraphy Company -Beginners Pointed Nib Workshop Tutor: Sarah Hirst The Bakers warmly welcomes back the Modern Calligraphy Company for another workshop! Step into a calm, creative space and explore the magic of modern calligraphy—even if you've never held a dip pen […]