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SUMMARY:Community Coffee Mornings at the Bakers: Swindon Railway Village
DESCRIPTION:The Bakers Community Cafe is free and open to all Swindon residents on Wednesday mornings. You can get involved in activities and games\, or simply drop by for coffee\, cake and a catch up. You can also meet various teams from Swindon Borough Council\, such as housing\, planning and regeneration. \nWe can’t wait to see you for our Railway Village Community Coffee Mornings! \nPLEASE NOTE: We are open on the FIRST\, THIRD AND LAST Wednesday of the Month. \nWe will be closed on the second Wednesday of each month. \nOn the last Wednesday of every month\, we are joined by Swindon Borough Council’s Housing team. Please come along and say hi; bring any questions to the team. No appointment necessary. \n \n\nDonations \nWe rely heavily on donations to be able to deliver free events. If you can donate\, we would really appreciate it. You can do so here. Thank you! \nAccessibility\nA portable wheelchair ramp is available for access to the Bakers.  \nTransport and Parking\nBy public transport:\nSwindon Railway Village is easily reachable by train or bus\, and we are only a short walking distance from the Central Bus Station. \nBy car:\nThere are a number of Car Parks conveniently located around the Railway Village\, but we recommend using  Bristol Street Car Park. \nOther things to do: \nWhy not stick around for our Heritage Hub? Every Wednesday from 1pm at the Bakers for Tours\, Talks and other activities.  \nWhile visiting the Swindon Railway Village Community Coffee Mornings\, why not check out the Works heritage Trail while you are here? The Works Heritage Trail guides you around Swindon’s beautifully preserved Railway Village\, through the Tunnel and around the former GWR Works – the original industrial heart of Swindon. \nWant to see other events or learn more about Swindon’s history? Have a look at the Swindon Heritage Preservation Events page. \n  \n 
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/community-coffee-mornings/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,MemberFREE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Community Centre":MAILTO:bookings@mechanics-trust.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session - 23rd April 1 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join our Volunteer Community!\n\n\n\n\nHelp Preserve Swindon’s Heritage!\nAre you passionate about history\, community and making a difference? \nSwindon Heritage Preservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our work\, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to get involved regularly\, there’s a place for you in our volunteer team! \nSince 1995\, Swindon Heritage Preservation (formerly The Mechanics’ Institution Trust) has been working to conserve the precious stories and places that tell Swindon’s story. We are Swindon’s only building preservation trust\, combining social impact and community benefit with building restoration\, conservation and history. \nWe look after a number of heritage buildings located in Swindon’s historic Railway Village. These include: The Central Community Centre\, The Railway Village Museum\, The Bakers’ and The Cricketers’. We seek to maximise our social impact through the use of our buildings. You can learn more about our buildings here. \n\n\nWhat can Volunteers do?\nAs a volunteer\, you’ll have the chance to contribute in a variety of ways: \n\nMuseum & Conservation – Help maintain and share the historic collection of The Railway Village Museum. You can learn more about The Railway Village Museum here.\nGardening & Outdoor Work – Keep our sites looking beautiful and welcoming\, through the Global Gardeners Community! You view our Gardening Volunteers impact here on Instagram.\nArchiving & Research – Assist in preserving historical records.\nTour Guide & Events Support – Engage with visitors and bring history to life.\n\n* Training will be provided for all roles. \n\nJoin us for a Volunteer Information Session!\nFind out how you can get involved by attending one of our Volunteer Information Sessions: \n\nWednesday 23rd April – 1 PM\nWednesday 23rd April – 6 PM\nThursday 24th April – 1 PM\nThursday 24th April – 6 PM\n\nLocation: The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, SN1 5BN (View on Google Maps here) \nDuration: The Volunteer Information Session will last for approximately 1 hour. \nThese informal sessions will introduce the different volunteer opportunities available and how you can contribute. No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a passion for heritage! \n\nWhy Volunteer?\nBy joining our team\, you’ll: \n\nMeet like-minded people who care about history\, heritage and community.\nGain new skills and experience.\nMake a meaningful impact in preserving Swindon’s unique heritage.\nUse your existing skills and knowledge to benefit the local community.\nGain invaluable work experience.\n\n\nReady to get Involved?\nTo find out more\, attend a Volunteer Info Session! \n\nGetting to Emlyn Square\nThe Bakers’ is at 16 Emlyn Square (SN1 5BN) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here. \nIt is easily accessible by train and bus\, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village\, but we recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/volunteer-information-session-23april-1pm/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swindon Heritage Preservation":MAILTO:info@mechanics-trust.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session - 23rd April 6 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join our Volunteer Community!\n\n\n\n\nHelp Preserve Swindon’s Heritage!\nAre you passionate about history\, community and making a difference? \nSwindon Heritage Preservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our work\, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to get involved regularly\, there’s a place for you in our volunteer team! \nSince 1995\, Swindon Heritage Preservation (formerly The Mechanics’ Institution Trust) has been working to conserve the precious stories and places that tell Swindon’s story. We are Swindon’s only building preservation trust\, combining social impact and community benefit with building restoration\, conservation and history. \nWe look after a number of heritage buildings located in Swindon’s historic Railway Village. These include: The Central Community Centre\, The Railway Village Museum\, The Bakers’ and The Cricketers’. We seek to maximise our social impact through the use of our buildings. You can learn more about our buildings here. \n\n\nWhat can Volunteers do?\nAs a volunteer\, you’ll have the chance to contribute in a variety of ways: \n\nMuseum & Conservation – Help maintain and share the historic collection of The Railway Village Museum. You can learn more about The Railway Village Museum here.\nGardening & Outdoor Work – Keep our sites looking beautiful and welcoming\, through the Global Gardeners Community! You view our Gardening Volunteers impact here on Instagram.\nArchiving & Research – Assist in preserving historical records.\nTour Guide & Events Support – Engage with visitors and bring history to life.\n\n* Training will be provided for all roles. \n\nJoin us for a Volunteer Information Session!\nFind out how you can get involved by attending one of our Volunteer Information Sessions: \n\nWednesday 23rd April – 1 PM\nWednesday 23rd April – 6 PM\nThursday 24th April – 1 PM\nThursday 24th April – 6 PM\n\nLocation: The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, SN1 5BN (View on Google Maps here) \nDuration: The Volunteer Information Session will last for approximately 1 hour. \nThese informal sessions will introduce the different volunteer opportunities available and how you can contribute. No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a passion for heritage! \n\nWhy Volunteer?\nBy joining our team\, you’ll: \n\nMeet like-minded people who care about history\, heritage and community.\nGain new skills and experience.\nMake a meaningful impact in preserving Swindon’s unique heritage.\nUse your existing skills and knowledge to benefit the local community.\nGain invaluable work experience.\n\n\nReady to get Involved?\nTo find out more\, attend a Volunteer Info Session! \n\nGetting to Emlyn Square\nThe Bakers’ is at 16 Emlyn Square (SN1 5BN) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here. \nIt is easily accessible by train and bus\, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village\, but we recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/volunteer-information-session-23rd-april-6-pm/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session - 24th April 1 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join our Volunteer Community!\n\n\n\n\nHelp Preserve Swindon’s Heritage!\nAre you passionate about history\, community and making a difference? \nSwindon Heritage Preservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our work\, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to get involved regularly\, there’s a place for you in our volunteer team! \nSince 1995\, Swindon Heritage Preservation (formerly The Mechanics’ Institution Trust) has been working to conserve the precious stories and places that tell Swindon’s story. We are Swindon’s only building preservation trust\, combining social impact and community benefit with building restoration\, conservation and history. \nWe look after a number of heritage buildings located in Swindon’s historic Railway Village. These include: The Central Community Centre\, The Railway Village Museum\, The Bakers’ and The Cricketers’. We seek to maximise our social impact through the use of our buildings. You can learn more about our buildings here. \n\n\nWhat can Volunteers do?\nAs a volunteer\, you’ll have the chance to contribute in a variety of ways: \n\nMuseum & Conservation – Help maintain and share the historic collection of The Railway Village Museum. You can learn more about The Railway Village Museum here.\nGardening & Outdoor Work – Keep our sites looking beautiful and welcoming\, through the Global Gardeners Community! You view our Gardening Volunteers impact here on Instagram.\nArchiving & Research – Assist in preserving historical records.\nTour Guide & Events Support – Engage with visitors and bring history to life.\n\n* Training will be provided for all roles. \n\nJoin us for a Volunteer Information Session!\nFind out how you can get involved by attending one of our Volunteer Information Sessions: \n\nWednesday 23rd April – 1 PM\nWednesday 23rd April – 6 PM\nThursday 24th April – 1 PM\nThursday 24th April – 6 PM\n\nLocation: The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, SN1 5BN (View on Google Maps here) \nDuration: The Volunteer Information Session will last for approximately 1 hour. \nThese informal sessions will introduce the different volunteer opportunities available and how you can contribute. No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a passion for heritage! \n\nWhy Volunteer?\nBy joining our team\, you’ll: \n\nMeet like-minded people who care about history\, heritage and community.\nGain new skills and experience.\nMake a meaningful impact in preserving Swindon’s unique heritage.\nUse your existing skills and knowledge to benefit the local community.\nGain invaluable work experience.\n\n\nReady to get Involved?\nTo find out more\, attend a Volunteer Info Session! \n\nGetting to Emlyn Square\nThe Bakers’ is at 16 Emlyn Square (SN1 5BN) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here. \nIt is easily accessible by train and bus\, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village\, but we recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/volunteer-information-session-24th-april-1-pm/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session - 24th April 6 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join our Volunteer Community!\n\n\n\n\nHelp Preserve Swindon’s Heritage!\nAre you passionate about history\, community and making a difference? \nSwindon Heritage Preservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our work\, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to get involved regularly\, there’s a place for you in our volunteer team! \nSince 1995\, Swindon Heritage Preservation (formerly The Mechanics’ Institution Trust) has been working to conserve the precious stories and places that tell Swindon’s story. We are Swindon’s only building preservation trust\, combining social impact and community benefit with building restoration\, conservation and history. \nWe look after a number of heritage buildings located in Swindon’s historic Railway Village. These include: The Central Community Centre\, The Railway Village Museum\, The Bakers’ and The Cricketers’. We seek to maximise our social impact through the use of our buildings. You can learn more about our buildings here. \n\n\nWhat can Volunteers do?\nAs a volunteer\, you’ll have the chance to contribute in a variety of ways: \n\nMuseum & Conservation – Help maintain and share the historic collection of The Railway Village Museum. You can learn more about The Railway Village Museum here.\nGardening & Outdoor Work – Keep our sites looking beautiful and welcoming\, through the Global Gardeners Community! You view our Gardening Volunteers impact here on Instagram.\nArchiving & Research – Assist in preserving historical records.\nTour Guide & Events Support – Engage with visitors and bring history to life.\n\n* Training will be provided for all roles. \n\nJoin us for a Volunteer Information Session!\nFind out how you can get involved by attending one of our Volunteer Information Sessions: \n\nWednesday 23rd April – 1 PM\nWednesday 23rd April – 6 PM\nThursday 24th April – 1 PM\nThursday 24th April – 6 PM\n\nLocation: The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, SN1 5BN (View on Google Maps here) \nDuration: The Volunteer Information Session will last for approximately 1 hour. \nThese informal sessions will introduce the different volunteer opportunities available and how you can contribute. No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a passion for heritage! \n\nWhy Volunteer?\nBy joining our team\, you’ll: \n\nMeet like-minded people who care about history\, heritage and community.\nGain new skills and experience.\nMake a meaningful impact in preserving Swindon’s unique heritage.\nUse your existing skills and knowledge to benefit the local community.\nGain invaluable work experience.\n\n\nReady to get Involved?\nTo find out more\, attend a Volunteer Info Session! \n\nGetting to Emlyn Square\nThe Bakers’ is at 16 Emlyn Square (SN1 5BN) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here. \nIt is easily accessible by train and bus\, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village\, but we recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/volunteer-information-session-24th-april-6-pm/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swindon Heritage Preservation":MAILTO:info@mechanics-trust.org.uk
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