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2 BERTH MOTOR HOME FOR HIRE Children & Family Thursday 14th to Sunday 24th,
10.30am - 5pm
Throughout the year
Robin Hood and his band of Merry
SWIFT LIFESTYLE Time Travellers Activity Pack spans Men - themed activities. Follow a trail
the ages from Ancient Egypt to the
of clues around the woods to fi nd the
SUNDANCE 530LP world of modern art with fun activi- Merry Men, while enjoying a tractor
ties including hieroglyphics, historical ride. The Longbow Men will be giving
Seat confi guration: card games, make your own abstract “have a go” sessions on 23rd and 24th.
1 double or 2 single beds masterpiece. For ages 5 plus. Drop-in Normal admission prices. Roves Farm.
activity. £1.75/pack. Swindon Museum See advert on page 18
EQUIPMENT INCLUDED: & Art Gallery
Gas Heater, Fridge, Tuesday 19th, 2pm - 4pm
Gas cooker, Microwave Saturdays, 2nd, 16th & 30th Egyptian crafts. Make a model of an
Fresh water tank Meet the Railway Workers. Former Egyptian mummy, a mask, amulet,
Mains power supply 240v/12v engine drivers, fi remen and railwork- ankh or Egyptian wig. Suit 5 to 11
Awning For details contact ers bring the days of steam to life. year olds, booking advised. £5/child.
Mandy on 01793 702609 Normal admission charges. Steam Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
BATHROOM FACILITIES: Saturday 2nd to Wednesday 13th,
Shower, Toilet, Water heater or 07758 396839 10.30am - 5pm Wednesday 20th, 2pm - 4pm
Wind in the Willows - themed activi- Art Adventures. Create an abstract
collage and a fantasy picture using
ties. Join in with the tale of Mole, Toad, charcoal, chalks and pastels. Suit
Does your existing agent have a Ratty and Badger on the tractor-trailer 5 to 11 year olds, booking advised.
Landlords!! laid back attitude? Why not try us? rides with the help of ‘larger than life’ £5/child. Swindon Museum & Art
models of all the characters around the Gallery
We are an independent family owned and run farm fi elds. Normal admission prices.
estate agency offering over 40 years of combined Roves Farm, see advert on page 18 Wednesday 20th, 1.30pm -
property experience in Wootton Bassett, Purton, 3.30pm
Lyneham, Swindon and surrounding villages. Monday 4th, 4.30pm & Tuesday 5th, Ugly Bug Ball. Discover the many
• Only 10% pcm for our Full Property Management 11am & 2pm mini beasts that make their home in
service. Coate Water Park. Younger children to
• Competitive one off fee for our Introduction Only be accompanied, wear stout footwear
service. and outdoor clothing. Book in advance
• Further discounts on multiple properties & on 490150. Meet near activity centre
recommendations. at Coate Water
• Advertising through the web & local publications
• No costs until a tenant has been housed Thursday 21st, 2pm - 4pm
• 7 days a week viewings Terrifi c Treasures. Design and make
a treasure chest and fi ll it with replica
01793 855222 coins, jewellery and other treasures,
www.alanhawkins.co.uk inspired by past times. Suit 5 to 11
year olds, booking advised. £5/child.
Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
Milkshake! Live. A fantastic family- Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd,
friendly introduction to music and 7.30pm, Saturday 23rd & Sunday
theatre for toe-tapping toddlers with 24th, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
new songs, classic favourites and
funky dance moves. £14.50, children
£12.50, family £50. Wyvern
Tuesdays 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, Wyvern Youth Project. A full scale
1pm - 4pm production with a cast of local young
Arts & Crafts. Make and decorate people. £10 - £12. Wyvern
something to take home. Drop-in Saturday 23rd, 10am - 4pm
activity for accompanied 4 to 11 year Fishing is Fun. Free angling taster
olds. £.2.25/child. Stable Buildings, day. Turn up and have a go. Children to
Lydiard Park be accompanied, equipment and bait
Wednesday 6th, workshops 2pm - provided. Call 490150 for details. Meet
9pm, lantern launch 9.30pm near activity centre at Coate Water
Lanterns on the Lake. Celebrate Sun 24th & Mon 25th, 11am - 4pm
World Peace Day by making a lantern Children’s Treasure Hunt. Swindon
to launch on Coate Water. £1.50/ & Cricklade Railway. See advert on
kit. Meet at marquee near Coate page 21
Water Activity Centre. More info from Monday 25th to Sunday 7th Sept,
490150 10.30 - 5pm
Friday 8th - Sunday 24th Sunfl owers - themed activities. Learn
Beijing Olympics. Big Screen, Wharf all about sunfl owers, where they grow,
Green, Swindon town centre their uses, and make your own beauti-
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th, ful specimen in the arts and craft ses-
10.30am - 5pm sions. Normal admission prices. Roves
Vintage Transport Weekend. Swin- Farm. See advert on page 18
don & Cricklade Railway. See advert Wednesday 27th, 10am - 12.30pm
on page 21 & 1.30pm - 4pm
Saturday 10th, 2pm - 4pm Looking at archaeological fi nds.
Teddy Bears Picnic. Bring your Katie Hinds, Wiltshire’s Finds Liaison
teddy and a picnic tea and enjoy Offi cer, from the Portable Antiquities
some special storytelling. Prizes for Scheme, will be available to look at
best dressed bear. Normal admission discoveries. Swindon Museum & Art
prices. Walled garden, Lydiard Park Gallery

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