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Half Term Guide... Swindon Town Centre Musical journey told by Atlantic Odyssey

The world premiere of a new choral work will be performed on Sunday,
20 October at St Peter’s Church, Eastleaze by Swindon Choral Society and
Warneford School Choir.
Your Guide to Half Term in Swindon Atlantic Odyssey
celebrates the ex-
Before you know it, another Half Term creeps traordinary 40,000
up as if from nowhere - when it only seems mile annual journey
like yesterday the summer holidays ended! of the Arctic tern Fantastic Bridal package:
Wondering what to do in the kid’s few days which travels from £725
of freedom? Take a look at our guide for some Polar north to Polar
fun and varied activities that are bound to suit south and back. The
all different tastes! piece depicts histori-
cal events and geo-
A spot of theatre… graphical locations The Mayor of Swindon Nick Martin at the launch of Atlantic
Why not pop into the Wyvern Theatre with on its route, as well Odyssey with Kathy Danswan, Michael Polack, society
chair Suzanne Bullimore, Robin Nelson
the family for five minutes, for an hour or as warning of the
even for the whole morning on Saturday 2nd increasing threats to the marine world. their environment.
November? Liberettist Michael Polack and Atlantic Odyssey is accompanied
composer Robin Nelson evoke the by an exhibition at West Swindon
From 10am-1pm, you can try your hand at changing weather a tern encounters, Library until 5 October featuring
illustrating in the style of Horrible Science’s the contact they have with men and photography by David White.
Tony De Saulles, take a backstage tour or women on the journey, and the pro- Tickets at £15 can be purchased at
simply sit back and have a coffee whilst the found impact humans are having on www.swindonchoral.org.uk
kids join in with a colouring competition, get
their faces painted or listen to the story of Jack Do you have the voice to join a choir? New Bridal Gown + Veil + Tiara (conditions apply)
and the Beanstalk told by a member of this Wessex Male Choir, international and regional winners of music competi- Ask in store for more details
year’s pantomime cast. You may even bump tions, are looking to increase their numbers.
into Daisy the Cow! This half - term treat for Fun at the fair… Hydro located in Swindon town centre is the They have a Christmas concert Festival, and have sung in Sheffield Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BG
children and families is absolutely FREE and Steven Hill funfairs will be bringing a variety of place for you over the holidays! Health Hydro planned for Swindon in December with their patron, Aled Jones, and 01793 613000
will be a brilliant day out towards the end of entertaining rides and attractions to Swindon has 2 swimming pools; a conventional pool and have commitments locally and Matt Cardle, winner of The X-Factor.
the holidays. town centre this half term. So bring some and a warm pool, with different swimming elsewhere in the UK during the forth- If you have the voice and enjoy Harmony Brides Swindon
www.harmonybrides.co.uk
friends and make sure you don’t miss out on sessions and activities including family swim, coming season, and a tour of Ireland singing, they would like to hear from
some fun in the school holidays! fun swimming sessions for children with floats is being planned for the spring. In you, and invite you to join them at
and play equipment and swimming lessons the last season they were the best their practice at Abbey Meads Church.
Shoot-em-up…. for ages 4 - 14 years. For something fun and overall choir at the Cheltenham Music www.wessexmalechoir.co.uk
Fancy a bit of adventure this half term? Why active, there are also fitness classes available;
not try laser tag at Quasar - a game of skill with the likes of Aquafit, Fitball, Yoga and
and accuracy that is great fun for all ages - Zumba available for those 14 years and up. The original local YouTube
meaning you can go with friends or even If swimming or fitness isn’t your forte, or
get the family involved! During the half you’d rather have a bit of chill time; Health channel marks four decades
term, Quasar - located above Iceland on Hydro also has historical Turkish Baths for that Swindon Viewpoint, one of Britain’s first - and only enduring - community
Havelock Square - is open from 9am unique bit of relaxation. TV channels, celebrated its 40th birthday in September. A 47 bedroom hotel set in the stunning Wiltshire countryside
until 8pm, with later opening times on In the 1970s, Swindon had such Show in August and September’s Weddings | Afternoon Teas | Spa Days | Private Functions
the weekend for extra hours of fun! bad television reception that a ca- Reggae Garden.
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Want to attend a disco with a twist this participating businesses! the holidays, why not pay a visit to Swindon’s Swindon Cable was finally lost. don’s biggest band XTC. It even Or unlimited golf £9.00 per person per play (membership not required)
half term? Get your skates on! The Meca Central Library at Regent Circus? But Viewpoint still exists and, after includes interviews with print journal-
are holding family roller disco sessions In the pool…. several years of low level activity, ists accusing the Swindon Evening Christmas Parties from £19.50 pp
on the first Friday of every month, from Feel like a spot of swimming this Here you’ll find a tranquil spot if you need former and current Viewpoint direc- Advertiser of being a scab paper in 4 Courses - Disco - Novelties - Free Cocktail
6pm until 9pm. So why not make the half term? Or have you always some quiet time - plus, with a Cafe indoors, tor Martin Parry has created an online the strike of 1978.
start of the half term one to remember wanted to learn to swim? Then you’ll have everything you need all in one presence. www.swindonviewpoint. Swindon Viewpoint is definitely
with some family fun. the historic Milton Road Health place! com has well over 1,000 videos made part of the town’s heritage and has Tel: 01793 750751
by Swindon people and station em- plans to launch more regular coverage Common Hill, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6HA
For all the latest news and events visit www.swindontowncentre.co.uk 4 ployees in its early days, as well as of Swindon today. [email protected] www.crickladehotel.co.uk
recent videos such as the Cricklade www.swindonviewpoint.com
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