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Swindon Wide
WHAT’S ON SWINDON
CHILDREN & FAMILY COMEDY
Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st Thursday 11th, 8pm
Gingerbread Race. The classic story John Cooper Clarke. Biting, satiri-
is brought to life, with a twist. Nor- cal, political and very funny verse
mal admission charges apply. Roves delivered in a unique rapid-fire
Farm. See the advert on page 26 style. £20.50. Arts Centre
Sunday 14th, 1pm Thursday 11th, 8pm Behind Closed Doors:
Milkshake! Live. Lots of singing Tom Stade: You’re Welome! Candid A Programme of Special Events
and dancing as the Milkshake team and alluring, Tom Stade ruminates
explore some of the world’s favour- on life’s oddities and revels in his supported by the Friends of Lydiard Park
ite fairy tales. £13.50; child £11.50; own perpetual shortcomings. Age Swindon Council is closing Lydiard House during January, February and March 2016. This will
family of 4 £46. Wyvern 16 years +. £18. Wyvern provide an opportunity to undertake intensive cleaning and care of the collections, prior to
Monday 15th, 11am Wednesday 17th, 7.30pm re-opening with a new exhibition in time for the Easter holidays in 2016.
An Evening with Aggers & Tuffers. During this closed period The Friends of Lydiard Park are partnering Lydiard House to offer
Jonathan Agnew teams up with a series of fascinating behind the scenes talks and tours.
Phil Tufnell for an entertaining, Wednesday 3 February, 2.30pm: Wigs, Ruffs and Robes. Discover hidden stories behind the
no-holds-barred evening for cricket portraits of sumptuously dressed aristocrats with Lydiard House educationalist Nancy Heath.
fans and non-lovers of the game Saturday 13 February, 2.30pm: Keeping up Appearances. Frances Yeo, Curator of Lydiard
alike. Money raised will go to the House shows how the Lydiard collection is cared for and demonstrates ways you can look
Professional Cricketers Association’s after your own treasured possessions and furnishings.
Benevolent Fund. £26 - £60. Wyvern Saturday 20 February, 2.30pm: Grand Designs. Architect Michael Gray explains how
Sunday 21st, 7.30pm
The Great Jaydini with his unique Jenny Éclair: Guide to Being A the St.John family tried to assert and maintain their aristocratic status by commissioning art,
style of magic blended with comedy Middle Aged Woman. Splash survi- architecture and landscape at Lydiard Park between 1615 and 1748.
suitable for 4 year olds and over. vor, amateur soup maker and novice Wednesday 24 February, 7pm: The Ladies of Lydiard. An entertaining tour with local
£10, incl squash and ice cream; knitter, puts middle age under the historian Frances Bevan revealing the secrets and talents of Lydiard ladies through the centuries
adults free. The Place, Wyvern Wednesday 16 March, 7pm: Uncovering History. Jane Rutherfoord talks about ancient wall
microscope. £18.50. Wyvern paintings and her fascinating conservation work in St. Mary’s Church, Lydiard Tregoze.
Sunday 21st, 8pm Donations to the St. Mary’s Conservation Appeal are welcomed.
FILM John Robins Speakeasy. All new Events are free (donations welcomed) but places are limited. To book your place,
Wednesday 3rd, 7.45pm show from comedian, firebrand, contact: Charlotte Thwaites on 01793 465277 or email: [email protected]
Force Majeure (15). A man’s selfish sometime DJ and all-time vibe mag-
reaction to the danger posed by net John Robins. £13. Arts Centre Friends of Lydiard Park
an avalanche causes cracks in his Monday 22nd, 8pm
marriage and relationships with his Adam Hills. Wyvern. SOLD OUT
children. Arts Centre. SFS Friday 26th, 8pm
Sunday 7th, 2pm Sean Lock. Wyvern. SOLD OUT
Sing-along Frozen. Join in with the Sunday 28th, 7.30pm Valuation Day
full Frozen experience with lyrics Lee Nelson: Suited and Booted, opportunity
on the screen and a host to judge and fresh from headlining Glaston-
the fancy dress competition. £15.50; bury with Kanye West and bribing with
child £10.50; family tickets available. Sepp Blatter at FIFA’s headquarters,
Wyvern £21. Wyvern Thomas Plant
Sunday 7th, 7.30pm TV expert on Flog It!
Sing-along Grease. A fully interac- The Antiques Road Trip
tive screening of the classic film EXHIBITION & Bargain Hunt
with sub-titles and a host to lead Until 20 February
the warm-up and judge the fancy 100Stories: exploring Swindon’s
dress competition. £15.50; child WW1 past. Original films and
£10.50. Wyvern photographs that were produced in
Wednesday 10th, 7.45pm response to young Swindon people
When I Saw You (12A). It’s 1967 exploring regional First World War
and in Jordan tens of thousands of resources. Swindon Museum Art &
refugees are crossing the border Gallery
from Palestine. Tarek, 11, and his
mother are in a refugee camp VENUES Bring along your portable items for a FREE valuation
separated from Tarek’s father and Arts Centre Devizes Road SN1 4BJ. with Thomas, OR members of his team from Special Auction Services
hoping that he will one day turn up. Tel: 01793 524481
Arts Centre. SFS MECA Regent Circus SN1 1PR Monday 8th February, 10am to 3.30pm
Tel: 01793 251111
Wednesday 24th, 7.45pm Phoenix Theatre, New College, Jury’s Inn, Fleming Way, Swindon SN1 2NG
The Priest’s Children (15). Don Fa- New College Drive SN3 1AH
bijan, a young priest, comes to serve Roves Farm Sevenhampton, Nr Highworth
on a small island in the Adriatic. SN6 7QG. Tel: 01793 763939 Valuations are by appointment only.
He sees the island’s population is Swindon Information Centre, Central To arrange a time, please call
dwindling and helps ban all forms Library SN1 1QG. Tel: 01793 530328 01635 580595 or contact us via
of birth control for the entire island. Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, Bath www.specialauctionservices.com
Arts Centre. SFS Road SN1 4BA. Tel: 01793 466556
Swindon Film Society (SFS) films are Wyvern Theatre Theatre Square SN1 1QN.
Tel: 01793 524481
for members only. It is possible to Confirm date, time & price with venue Special Auction Services
join at any film showing
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