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Easter fun for the kids 2 - 4 April Royal Opera back on the Big Screen About us

Just when we’ve all recovered from the We’ve teamed up with the Swindon Film La Bohème will be screened live on the opera houses around Britain including - What is inSwindon BID?
festive onslaught that is Christmas, it’s Society to transform the arena to an Big Screen on Thursday 17 May one Royal Opera House and Buxton
hard to believe that the time for big open air cinema - all for free. There will Heartbreak, tears, lots of cheers and Opera House. Diane will be accompanied inSwindon BID is a Business
cuddly bunny rabbits and chocolate be two showings of each film; once at music to move your soul - not to mention by Shelley Morgan who is a recognized Improvement District (BID), set up
eggs is virtually upon us! 12pm and then again at 3pm. a bottle of wine or two. pianist in Swindon. in 2007, which promotes, manages
and co-ordinates operations and
Monday 2 April The Jungle Book Swindon’s town centre is among several At half-time crowds will be entertained by events in the town centre. It is mainly
So to keep the little-uns entertained
this Easter holiday, we are Tuesday 3 April Toy Story outdoor venues where Puccini’s heart- Vic Clements who first started singing in funded by the retailers and other
offering open-air screening Wednesday 4 April Finding Nemo rending musical feast – one of the UK’s public in 1987 when he joined SALOS. businesses within the town centre
of some of the most For more details on this or any of operatic highlights of the year – will be To register for your free ticket email area. In February 2012 the Company
popular Disney films. our other events, please visit the transmitted from the Royal Opera House. [email protected] with the subject was successful in a renewal to secure
the future of the company for a
Pre-show and half-time entertainment has title being La Bohème and how many
inSwindon BID website on also been arranged. From 6.30pm listen to tickets you would require. further five-years at a vote taken on
From Monday 02 April until www.swindontowncentre.co.uk Diane Charlesworth who has sung at many by the Business Improvement District
Wednesday 04 April. or email Kirsty Heber-Smith investors.
on [email protected].
The company manages the Street
The countdown begins…100 Swindon is all set to celebrate St George’s Day 23 April Team Ambassadors, the Security Radio
Network, major events and campaigns
days to the Olympic event Swindon’s 20ft high figure of England’s such as the Christmas Lights Switch
18 April patron saint will proudly parade through On and Armed Forces Day, as well
as providing business support and
the town centre on Saturday 21 April to
Swindon will be counting celebrate St George’s Day. training to investors.
down the 100 days to
the Olympics in style on The giant statue will lead a procession from For more details on inSwindon BID:
Wednesday 18 April as we Regent Circus to Wharf Green via Canal see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk
prepare for the 2012 games. Walk featuring groups and organisations
Teaming up with Swindon from diverse sections of the community Find us on
Borough Council Leisure Service team, to start the variety of entertainment on Facebook:
we have invited five local schools to offer for the day. inSwindon BID Company Ltd
take part in a day of demonstrations Armed Forces Day 30 June Follow us
and taster sessions. We plan to create Spectators will be able to enjoy assorted Proceedings of the event will be very former members of the Armed Forces who on Twitter:
a stand out picture - 100 school rock and pop music throughout the similar to 2011 with a formal Parade and have fought in conflicts and peace keeping @inSwindon
children will help form the figure afternoon and watch a whole range Service held on the national Armed Forces missions since World War Two.
‘100’ for an aerial picture to be taken. of entertainers, from the Britannia Day – Saturday 30 June, where military For more information:
LOCOG will also be providing interactive Majorettes and comedians to Bollywood personnel from the surrounding area have Anyone who registers will be invited to Media queries should be
games on the Big Screen where kids dancers - there truly will be something been invited to take part. inSwindon BID’s special ceremony to directed to Suzy Johnson
can play against other towns and cities. for everyone. inSwindon BID are asking military men receive the prestigious enamel lapel badge on 01793 485523 or
in front of their friends and family from the
and women to register today to receive Mayor of Swindon on Armed Forces Day. [email protected]
Attractions around the town centre will a unique Veteran’s badge honouring any
range from face painters to the Big Sing
Thing, fairground rides, plus the chance Full Name National Ins No.
to try out some juggling.
Postal Address
The celebration, now in its fourth year, Post Code
will show its support to the Mayor of
Swindon Councilor Ray Ballman and her Telephone Number Email Address
chosen charities Open Door and Swindon
Cares. Date of Birth British Service No
HM Forces Service (Royal Navy/Army/ RAF)
The Big Dribble comes to Swindon 23 April Unit/Regt/Sqn

The Big Dribble is England’s Hockey’s and the family can ‘dribble’ a hockey Throughout the journey the team Periods of Service (month/year) / to /
flagship event and will be visiting ball around the track and in the other will be asking everyone to sign the
Swindon on Monday 23 April from 9am. 50 towns and cities in an attempt to giant hockey ball and write good luck Periods of Service (month/year) / to /
The event will capture the imaginations cover a cumulative world recording messages to the GB players so that
of people around the country, raise the breaking distance of 2012km! we can present it to both teams in the Applicants should note that details will not be taken over the phone, all elements of the form have to be
profile of hockey and encourage people Olympic Hockey Stadium before the completed accurately or they run the risk of being refused by the Ministry of Defence, and people
to pick up a stick and have a go. And in keeping with the Olympic first match at the Test Event. There will cannot apply for a Veteran’s Badge if they have already received one.
theme the last leg of the relay will be be the opportunity to meet players,
A 100m circuit will be laid out under the completed on the pitch at the Olympic perhaps some celebrities, and learn Return to: Suzy Johnson, Marketing Officer, inSwindon BID, Level 4, Brunel Tower, Swindon, SN1 1LH. Tel: 01793 485523.
Big Screen in Wharf Green, where you Park. more about the great sport. Email: [email protected] Closing date for entries is Friday 25th May 2012.
2 Check out next month’s edition for the latest on the Torch Relay Celebrations See next month’s supplement for full details on all other activities planned for Armed Forces Day including a charity abseil and live 3
performances from the Central Southern Area Fellowship Band of the Salvation Army and the Mid West Big Band – not to be missed!

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