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 “Turn Swindon Green” on 24th May  The Royal Ballet                                   About us

            Calling  all  culture  lovers  in  Swindon;                               - What is inSwindon BID?
 May 24th is going to be a day for wearing   May for only a £1 donation. inSwindon  If you, or your business want to get   inSwindon  BID  are  very  pleased  to
 green! Curious to know why? The NSPCC   BID Company will be taking part with  involved please contact Emily Hopkin   announce the return of The Royal Opera   inSwindon BID is a Business
 are asking for your help to get involved   their Town Centre Ambassadors wearing  at [email protected]  House ballet and opera performances to   Improvement District, set up in
 in their interactive day for wearing green.   green for the day.  Swindon town centre.   2007, which promotes, manages
 The NSPCC’s aim is to end cruelty to                                                 and co-ordinates operations and
 children.  The most expensive seats at The Royal                                     events in the town centre. It is
            Opera House will set you back an eye-                                     mainly funded by the retailers
 The  event  is  organised  by  Caroline   watering  £918,  but  inSwindon  BID  are
 Morgan  who  has  been  a  volunteer   bringing these fantastic shows live to you    and other businesses within the
 for  the  charity  for  over  4  years  and   from The Opera House itself completely   town centre area. In February 2012
 has helped raise in excess of £80,000.   FREE of charge at Wharf Green. Yes, that’s   the Company was successful in a
 Caroline is encouraging as many people   right, the Big Screen will be relaying two   renewal to secure the future of the
 as possible to wear green on Friday 24th   fantastic shows for you this summer.      company for a further five-years
                                                                                      at a vote taken by the Business
                                                                                      Improvement District investors.
 Armed Forces Day  The Royal Ballet in MacMillan’s Mayerling                          The Company manages the Street
            Thursday 13th June                                                        Team Ambassadors, the Security
 The fifth annual Armed Forces Showcase   over the phone and all elements of the  the application. You may not apply for a   A  dark  tale  of  political  intrigue  and   intensely beautiful ballet tells the story   Radio Network, major events and
 will  take  place  at  Wharf  Green  and   form must be completed accurately as the  Veterans Badge if you already have one.  of forbidden love and tragic deaths.  campaigns such as the Christmas
 throughout  Swindon  town  centre  to   Ministry of Defence may refuse to accept   morbid obsession, set to Liszt’s music,   Lights Switch On and Armed
             created  for  The  Royal  Ballet.  The
 celebrate men and women of the forces                                                Forces Day, as well as providing
 on the 29th June 2013.  National Insurance Number  The Royal Opera in Puccini’s Tosca  business support and training to


 inSwindon BID Company are once again                       Thursday 18th July        investors. For more details on
                                                                                      inSwindon BID:
 inviting  all  military  men  and  women   Full Name
 to  register  to  receive  a  unique  and   This  heart  wrenching  opera  tells  the  or  two,  to  watch  in  awe  the  striking   see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk
 honourable Veterans Badge. The badge   Postal Address  tale  of  overwhelming  passion  amidst  choreography,  stunning  dresses  and
 will be a token of appreciation to any   the perils of woe. This melodious and  tremendous scores this summer.
 former member of the Armed Forces who   melodramatic  score  of  love,  lust  and  Pre-show  entertainment  has  been   Find us on
 has fought in conflicts and peacekeeping   murder is the finest work of Puccini at  arranged for you early-birds.   Facebook:
 missions since World War Two.     the peak of his theatrical power.  To register for your free tickets, email   inSwindon BID Company Ltd
            inSwindon  welcome  all  to  join  them  [email protected]  stating  how

 All who apply will join inSwindon BID,   Post Code  at Wharf Green, with a bottle of wine  many seats you’d like to reserve.  Follow us
                                                                                         on Twitter:
 and  any  member  of  the  public  who   Telephone Number                               @inSwindon
 would like to be present, to receive a   Visit Meca Swindon
 prestigious  enamel  lapel  badge  in  the   Email Address
 presence of their friends, family and the   Date of Birth     Need a night out?  Fancy a giggle?  Visit   Big Band.  Advanced tickets £15  For more information:
                                                                                                   Media queries should be
 Mayor of Swindon.  the MECA Swindon. Come along to one   Contact: Erica Fowers on 07703 172 551   directed to Kirsty-Heber
 British Service No   of monthly Chuckles Comedy Club nights   email: [email protected]       Smith on 01793 485523 or
 If  you  would  like  to  be  part  of  our   HM Forces Service  or go back in time to the 80’s and have      [email protected]
 Veterans Badge Ceremony on June 29th   a fun packed night at one of their Roller   CHUCKLES COMEDY CLUB
 2013,  please  complete  this  application   (Royal Navy/Army/ RAF)    Discos.  Here’s  a  snapshot  of  what  we   Tuesday 28th May 2013
 form  and  send  to  Rebecca  Rowland,   Unit/Regt/Sqn   have going on during May 2013…  The doors open at 7pm and close at
 inSwindon  BID,  Level  4  Brunel  Tower,       8pm,  the  show  will  start  at  8:30pm.
 Canal Walk, Swindon. SN1 1LH.   Periods of Service(month/year)  VINTAGE EXTRAVAGANZA   Tickets are £6.00 in advance, £8.00 on
 Tel: 01793 485 523.                             /                           to                        /  Saturday 18th May 2013  the door. Fancy watching the show and
 E-Mail: [email protected]   12pm - 5pm, Vintage Market & Tea Dance.    having dinner? Dinner and Show tickets
 The day will proceed with a range   Periods of Service(month/year)  Advanced tickets £5 (including a £2.50   are £12 and Fratello’s will be providing a
 of family filled entertainment.                           /                           to                        /  voucher)   choice of three pasta dishes and salad
 Please note that details will not be taken   7.30pm - Midnight, An evening of vintage   or garlic bread. Book a table for ten and
             entertainment & dancing to a Park Lane   the organiser goes FREE!!!
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