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What’s on in June...  Swindon Town Centre  Get involved...                      Swindon Town Centre




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 Join in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations at our ‘Big Lunch’  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?
 On Sunday 3 June we are celebrating   From midday until 4pm there will be   Royal Opera House continues to bear   Kafkaesque experience.
 the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Swindon  street performers, Union Jack stilt   fruit as we prepare to beam back another   inSwindon BID is a Business
 town centre with a good old fashioned   walkers, Punch and Judy performances,   stunning Royal Ballet production on   There will be refreshments and pre-show   Improvement District (BID), set up
 street party – and we want everyone to  cake sales and a barn dance. There will   Monday 16 July.  entertainment from Highworth’s Allsorts   in 2007, which promotes, manages
 be there with us!  also be plenty for the kids with games   Adult Ballet Company on offer at what is   and co-ordinates operations and
 and entertainment from a bucking   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
 As part of the celebrations we have   bronco, tug of war, face painting   intimate piece that has received rave   make sure you’re there to experience it!   businesses within the town centre
 teamed up with the Big Lunch to   stands, carousel swings, guess the year   reviews, and it’s coming to the Big Screen  The Allsorts Ballet Company have been   area. In February 2012 the Company
 encourage everyone to get together,   competitions and a bunting making   in Wharf Green!  performing since 2006, and boast some of   was successful in a renewal to secure
 enjoy some great food and the best of   workshop.  the most talented dancers from Wiltshire   the future of the company for a
 our local talent - all for free!   The story follows a travelling salesman   among their ranks. With performers aged   further five-years at a vote taken on
 And as if that wasn’t enough, we’ll   who awakes to discover that he has been   from 18 upwards, Allsorts have a wide   by the Business Improvement District
 There will be a food court for you to   also be showing The River Pageant live   transformed into a giant insect. Written by  variety of routines and are sure to whet   investors.
 purchase food and drinks but if you   on the Big Screen as over 1000 boats   Gregor Samsa, this horrifying production   the appetite of ballet lovers before the
 want to bring your own picnics and   gather on the Thames in preparation for   is brought to life by the distinctive   main event starts on the Big Screen!  The company manages the Street
 set-up for the day then feel free!  the arrival of Her Majesty The Queen.   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
                                                tickets@inswindon.com with the subject   On and Armed Forces Day, as well
 Plain abseiling on Armed Forces Day!  On Saturday 30 June,   Kicking off at midday, More Radio’s   With incredible set design and lighting   ‘Ballet’ and quote you desired number of
 inSwindon BID are   Howard Taylor will be the first to make   from Simon Daw and Guy Hoare, the   tickets.  as providing business support and
 hosting an Armed Forces   the 80m drop, with other local faces                       training to investors.
 Showcase in which the   also set to take up the challenge.                           For more details on inSwindon BID:
 people of Swindon can   Anyone can get involved – all you need                       see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk
 show their respect to   to do is download an application form
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 occasion, inSwindon have   There will also be a bustling family                            Follow us
 teamed up with Jury’s Inn   area in the hotel itself, with the Royal                       on Twitter:
 to create a hub of activity   Yeomanry, a bouncy castle and a giant                        @inSwindon
 at the hotel on Fleming   climbing wall available for the kids (and                              For more information:
 Way throughout the day   adults!) to get involved with.                                          Media queries should be
 - the highlight of which is                                                                      directed to Kirsty-Heber
 a sponsored abseil down   These activities will precede a day                                    Smith on 01793 485523 or
 the building itself!  of respect-paying and musical                                              events@inswindon.com
 entertainment in Wharf Green, with
 military personnel, local celebrities and
 charities all poised to make it a day to
 remember!  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!
 Alternative Fitness bonanza in Swindon town centre  then come and get involved in Swindon   Delta Tennis Manager, Jean-Paul Wyburn
 Alternative Fitness bonanza in Swindon town centre
            town centre!
                                                 said: “Having our court right beneath
 If you’re bored of hitting the treadmill,   classes will all be available for free   Wimbledon 2012 begins on Monday 25   the Big Screen where live Wimbledon
 or tired of riding your bike, then come   between 12pm and 4pm, so be sure to   June, and inSwindon are giving you the   matches are being shown really adds to
 down to Wharf Green and try out some   make your way into town and see if any   chance to join in the fun in Wharf Green.  the atmosphere and occasion. “Age is no
 different ways to get fit!  of it is for you.   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
 On Saturday 16 June, some of Swindon’s   There will also be numerous   Flash and get active as we team up with   that about too many sports.”
 finest alternative fitness gurus will   performances from local groups,   Delta Tennis to open a Mini Tennis Zone
 congregate under the Big Screen to   including cheerleaders and belly   underneath the Big Screen on three   The Big Screen will be showing live action
 show the town how to get fit and not   dancers, so even if you don’t want to   special dates throughout the tournament.   from the tournament every day, but make
 get bored!  have a go you can still come along and   sure these dates are in your diary for
 enjoy the entertainment!  On 28 June, 5 July and the final weekend   when you can come down and have a go
 Pole fitness, aerial hoop and silks   of 7 and 8 July, Delta’s expert coaches   yourself!
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