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Father’s Day - Sunday 16th June Social Bike Ride About us

Go on, get him out on two wheels - What is inSwindon BID?
Yes, it’s that time of year again when we for a laugh! inSwindon BID is a Business
thank the old boy for all his help over the Improvement District, set up in
years! This year Father’s Day falls during Bike
Week, so it’s the ideal opportunity to 2007, which promotes, manages
get out there and enjoy an afternoon and co-ordinates operations and
With the hustle and bustle that most of us of cycling. events in the town centre. It is
experience nowadays, we probably don’t
realize how long it has been since we took So drag Dad out of bed on Sunday for a mainly funded by the retailers
the time to stop and say thanks to the leisurely bike ride around the South East and other businesses within the
man who has stood by us from toddler to corner of Swindon. Check out the Bike town centre area. In February 2012
adult - good old dad. Week website for routes. the Company was successful in a
renewal to secure the future of the
Teaching us to drive, putting his hand ‘For the dapper Dad’ company for a further five-years
in his pocket every five minutes and at a vote taken by the Business
stopping mum from killing us after we get Now these are nice! Improvement District investors.
our messy hands all over her clean carpet The Company manages the Street
- let’s face it, he’s been a man of patience! Why not spend a little more and get Team Ambassadors, the Security
a unique gift like cufflinks. There are Radio Network, major events and
So, with Father’s Day on Sunday 16 June, loads of jewellers in the town centre campaigns such as the Christmas
if you haven’t thought of a way of treating including Iles Jewellers, F Hinds, H Lights Switch On and Armed
your dad, let Swindon Town Centre Samuel, Beaverbrooks and Goldsmiths.
offer a dozen top ideas for a little bit of Forces Day, as well as providing
inspiration. Plus, Warren James is just about to A gift for the business support and training to
Live Music open on Havelock Square so there’s a investors. For more details on

With the clock ticking and the words ‘fully It might not fall on the Sunday but if lot to choose from! fashionable man inSwindon BID:
booked’ looming large, make sure you your dad was a Beatles fan then this is see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk
get in there quickly and book up for a a show for him! If your dad is all about looking good then
pop in to John Anthony or The Forum in
nice family lunch. The Brunel, with the summer fashion line Find us on
Relive the sounds and excitement of being released you’ll be able to pick him Facebook:
Come on, treat pops for once! the 60’s with this leading Beatles tribute up something whatever your budget is. inSwindon BID Company Ltd
band, ‘The Upbeat Beatles’ Follow us
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What better way to spend time with the and authentic sound of the original Fab Is your dad a ‘gamer’? Then why not
old boy than a pint and a roast dinner. Four with great powerhouse vocals and head to The Game Store on Regent For more information:
Media queries should be
After all, the best way to your dad’s heart close harmonies to give you a night Street, or visit CEX in The Brunel, both directed to Kirsty-Heber
is through his stomach - and he’ll love you you’ll never forget. shops offer a range of the latex games Smith on 01793 485523 or
for it. on all consoles. Or is he wanting a [email protected]
Tickets: £18.50. Visit the Wyvern Theatre new laptop, or a TV? Then take a look
There’s loads of choice in Swindon including website for more details. in Curry’s on Regent Street or Argos
Rudi’s that offer the most scrumptious on Canal Walk. Is he into his DVD’s
Sunday Lunch from just £9.00! Yes... Sweets and CD’s? Then take a look in That’s
£9.00! Or why not try something different Anaseed balls, Army & Navy, Entertainment on Canal Walk for all the
at Rios Brazil Restaurant that has just pontefract cakes - Dads love latest releases. For the dad who’s in to
opened up on Bridge Street. Or visit Da devouring a bag of sweets! his photography head to Great Western
Vinci, Fratello’s, Rendezvous, Aby’s Indian, Cameras and T4 Cameras, not only do
The Khyber and many more. Visit the And with 200 different sweets on offer Or if Pops has got a real sweet tooth, they have a great choice, they know
www.swindontowncentre.co.uk website at the specialist sweet shop Sweets why not pop in to Sugar Celebrations on everything you’ll need to know about
for more info. Galore in the Brunel Shopping Centre, Faringdon Road and get a personalised the latest equipment that your dad will
you’ll be sure to bag a bargain! cake made up? love

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