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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Railway Village
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your festive season with Christmas in the Railway Village. Santa will be paying a special visit for one day only\, and there will be plenty of games\, stalls and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. \nChildren will get the chance to have a chat with Santa about how Christmas has changed in Swindon. There are a range of free games\, craft workshops and other activities for the whole family to enjoy while you wait for Santa. \nWhat you can expect:\n– Visit Santa in his Victorian parlour at the Railway Village Museum\, 34 Faringdon Road\n– Browse the stalls and games at the Central Community Centre\n– Create your own Winter Wreath at our workshop in the Central Community Centre\n– Enjoy a slice of homemade cake\, a mince pie\, hot drinks and other refreshments at the Community Centre \nHow much will it cost and how can I book?\nEntry is FREE for the Event so you can browse the stalls\, play the games and enjoy a hot cup of tea and a mince pie for a small donation. \n– Tickets to see Santa are £3.50 each and include a small gift. You can book your meeting with Santa here\n– The Winter Wreath making workshop is £20 per wreath\, and you can book here. \nOther things to do…\nAre the Virtual trails going to be available?\nYes! The family friendly walking trails are available for free\, 24/7. There is no need to book and you can access them here: \nTheWORKS Heritage Trail \nTheWORKS Children’s Story Trail \nHow to get here:\nFor those traveling by car\, parking is available at Bristol Street Car Park. However\, we encourage using public transport to make your journey even easier. Plan your bus route in advance to make the most of your day at this festive event. Plan your bus journey here
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/christmas-in-the-railway-village/
LOCATION:Central Community Centre\, SN1 5BG\, Central Community Centre\, Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, SN1 5BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Heritage,MemberFREE,Museum
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SUMMARY:Meet Santa at Swindon’s Victorian Parlour
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your festive season with Christmas in the Railway Village! For one day only\, you can meet Santa in Swindon at the Victorian Parlour of the Railway Village Museum\, 34 Faringdon Road. This is a unique opportunity for families and children to experience Christmas in a historic setting. \nChildren will love chatting with Santa about how Christmas has changed in Swindon\, and each visit costs just £3.50\, including a small gift. \nVictorian Parlour at 34 Faringdon RoadWhile waiting to meet Santa in Swindon\, you can enjoy a range of free activities at the nearby Central Community Centre in Emlyn Square. These include craft workshops\, games\, and browsing local stalls. \nLooking for a tasty treat? Visit the Community Centre café for a slice of homemade cake\, a traditional mince pie\, or a hot drink to warm up. These refreshments will be available for a small donation\, and all proceeds will support local community initiatives. \nThis event is FREE to enter. Browse the stalls\, play games\, and enjoy the festive spirit. Don’t miss out on a magical meeting – book your tickets to meet Santa in Swindon today! \nOther things to do…\nAre the Virtual trails going to be available?\nYes! The family friendly walking trails are available for free\, 24/7. There is no need to book and you can access them here: \nTheWORKS Heritage Trail\nTheWORKS Children’s Story Trail \nPlease note:\nA meeting with Santa is suitable for children of all ages\, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. \nHow to get here:\nFor those traveling by car\, parking is available at Bristol Street Car Park. However\, we encourage using public transport to make your journey even easier. Plan your bus route in advance to make the most of your day at this festive event. Plan your bus journey here \nAccessibility:\nThe museum will be visible with flags and signage. The victorian Parlour is on the ground floor of the museum which can be accessed via our portable ramp. There is limited space within the museum and the first floor can only be accessed via stairs that are a little steep. Please take care.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/santa2024/
LOCATION:Railway Village Museum\, 34 Faringdon Road\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Community Centre":MAILTO:bookings@mechanics-trust.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Make your own Winter Wreath
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Swindon Heritage Preservation are running a workshop where you can create your very own Winter Wreath and kick-start your festive season. \nWith a selection of high quality natural materials\, such as fresh evergreen leaves and other decorations included\, you will have everything you need to create a unique and meaningful piece for your home. \nSo\, the details… \nThere are two winter wreath workshops running on Saturday 30th November. One in the morning (11am) and one in the afternoon (2pm).  Each workshop allows for up to 2 hours to create your perfect wreath. \nEach wreath costs £20 and includes all standard materials. You will also receive 1 voucher for a drink and slice of cake. Guests are very welcome to join you in making your wreath\, but space could be limited so please let us know in advance. \nPlease note that optional extras such as lights and hooks will be available for purchase on the day. \nWhat else is happening? \nThere is a lot more happening in Emlyn Square\, so while you are here\, why not check out the other festive activities that are on offer here. \nHow to get here: \nCentral Community Centre\, Emlyn Square\, SN1 5BG. \nWe encourage the use of public transport\, and you can plan your bus journey here \nParking is also available at Bristol Street Car Park
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/make-your-own-winter-wreath/
LOCATION:Central Community Centre\, SN1 5BG\, Central Community Centre\, Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, SN1 5BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser
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