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Join in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations at our ‘Big Lunch’
On Sunday 3 June we are celebrating From midday until 4pm there will be
the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Swindon street performers, Union Jack stilt
town centre with a good old fashioned walkers, Punch and Judy performances,
street party – and we want everyone to cake sales and a barn dance. There will
be there with us! also be plenty for the kids with games
and entertainment from a bucking
As part of the celebrations we have bronco, tug of war, face painting
teamed up with the Big Lunch to stands, carousel swings, guess the year
encourage everyone to get together, competitions and a bunting making
enjoy some great food and the best of workshop.
our local talent - all for free!
And as if that wasn’t enough, we’ll
There will be a food court for you to also be showing The River Pageant live
purchase food and drinks but if you on the Big Screen as over 1000 boats
want to bring your own picnics and gather on the Thames in preparation for
set-up for the day then feel free! the arrival of Her Majesty The Queen.
Plain abseiling on Armed Forces Day! On Saturday 30 June, Kicking off at midday, More Radio’s
inSwindon BID are Howard Taylor will be the first to make
hosting an Armed Forces the 80m drop, with other local faces
Showcase in which the also set to take up the challenge.
people of Swindon can Anyone can get involved – all you need
show their respect to to do is download an application form
those men and women in from www.swindontowncentre.co.uk –
the forces. so if you feel in a daring mood then go
ahead and sign up!
And as part of the
occasion, inSwindon have There will also be a bustling family
teamed up with Jury’s Inn area in the hotel itself, with the Royal
to create a hub of activity Yeomanry, a bouncy castle and a giant
at the hotel on Fleming climbing wall available for the kids (and
Way throughout the day adults!) to get involved with.
- the highlight of which is
a sponsored abseil down These activities will precede a day
the building itself! of respect-paying and musical
entertainment in Wharf Green, with
military personnel, local celebrities and
charities all poised to make it a day to
remember!
Alternative Fitness bonanza in Swindon town centre
Alternative Fitness bonanza in Swindon town centre
If you’re bored of hitting the treadmill, classes will all be available for free
or tired of riding your bike, then come between 12pm and 4pm, so be sure to
down to Wharf Green and try out some make your way into town and see if any
different ways to get fit! of it is for you.
On Saturday 16 June, some of Swindon’s There will also be numerous
finest alternative fitness gurus will performances from local groups,
congregate under the Big Screen to including cheerleaders and belly
show the town how to get fit and not dancers, so even if you don’t want to
get bored! have a go you can still come along and
enjoy the entertainment!
Pole fitness, aerial hoop and silks
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Royal Ballet coming to Swindon About us
inSwindon BID’s partnership with the show is set to provide a surreal and - What is inSwindon BID?
Royal Opera House continues to bear Kafkaesque experience.
fruit as we prepare to beam back another inSwindon BID is a Business
stunning Royal Ballet production on There will be refreshments and pre-show Improvement District (BID), set up
Monday 16 July. entertainment from Highworth’s Allsorts in 2007, which promotes, manages
Adult Ballet Company on offer at what is and co-ordinates operations and
Metamorphosis: Titan 2012 is a dark and set to be a fantastic summer’s evening, so events in the town centre. It is mainly
funded by the retailers and other
intimate piece that has received rave make sure you’re there to experience it! businesses within the town centre
reviews, and it’s coming to the Big Screen The Allsorts Ballet Company have been area. In February 2012 the Company
in Wharf Green! performing since 2006, and boast some of was successful in a renewal to secure
the most talented dancers from Wiltshire the future of the company for a
The story follows a travelling salesman among their ranks. With performers aged further five-years at a vote taken on
who awakes to discover that he has been from 18 upwards, Allsorts have a wide by the Business Improvement District
transformed into a giant insect. Written by variety of routines and are sure to whet investors.
Gregor Samsa, this horrifying production the appetite of ballet lovers before the
is brought to life by the distinctive main event starts on the Big Screen! The company manages the Street
theatrical style of award-winning director Team Ambassadors, the Security Radio
and choreographer Arthur Pita, composer Tickets to the event are absolutely free, Network, major events and campaigns
Frank Moon and a hugely talented cast. and to register all you need to do is email such as the Christmas Lights Switch
[email protected] with the subject On and Armed Forces Day, as well
With incredible set design and lighting ‘Ballet’ and quote you desired number of
from Simon Daw and Guy Hoare, the tickets. as providing business support and
training to investors.
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Get in the mood for Wimbledon in Swindon town centre
The most famous tennis tournament in will be in the town centre to give tips to
the world is just around the corner, and anyone from the age of three who wants
if you can’t get to the capital to enjoy it, to get involved!
then come and get involved in Swindon Delta Tennis Manager, Jean-Paul Wyburn
town centre!
said: “Having our court right beneath
Wimbledon 2012 begins on Monday 25 the Big Screen where live Wimbledon
June, and inSwindon are giving you the matches are being shown really adds to
chance to join in the fun in Wharf Green. the atmosphere and occasion. “Age is no
barrier with tennis. People of all abilities
It’s time to dust off your Dunlop Green and ages can enjoy it, and you can’t say
Flash and get active as we team up with that about too many sports.”
Delta Tennis to open a Mini Tennis Zone
underneath the Big Screen on three The Big Screen will be showing live action
special dates throughout the tournament. from the tournament every day, but make
sure these dates are in your diary for
On 28 June, 5 July and the final weekend when you can come down and have a go
of 7 and 8 July, Delta’s expert coaches yourself!
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