Four great Swindon 175 events taking place this weekend: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July

Saturday 9 July, 7am
MINI Plant Swindon, and Swindon175 are staging a unique event when an impressive collection of 60 classic cars, will parade around the world famous Magic Roundabout – one of the most incredible traffic management systems ever built.
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Saturday 9 July, 12noon to 10pm
All invited to Swindon Children’s Fete, the town’s oldest community event, celebrating its 150th year. Fairground rides, stalls, entertainment, music, dance, and free cake for kids.
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Saturday 9 & Sunday 1o July
Brunel: The Little Man in the Tall Hat, the community opera at Steam Museum.
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Sunday 10 July, 10am to 4pm
Swindon History Day. Everything you want to know about your town. An event organised by Swindon Heritage.
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• Swindon175 marks the anniversary of the birth of new Swindon when construction began on the Great Western Railway’s locomotive repair shed. Throughout 2016 a range of events, supported by sponsors and Swindon Borough Council and managed by Business West, involving Swindon people and businesses, are celebrating the town’s rich heritage and achievements. To get involved or for more details about Swindon 175 events visit Swindon175.com