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  • Car Boot and Table Top Sale

    Car Boot and Table Top Sale

    Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

    CAR BOOT AND TABLE TOP Fundraiser Join us in Swindon Railway Village – Browse a selection of pre-loved items and bag yourself a bargain. Saturday 28th September10am-1pmCentral Community Centre, Emlyn […]

  • A row of cottages in Swindon Railway Village is covered in snow on a stary night; ready for christmas.

    Christmas in the Railway Village

    Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

    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. Children will get the chance to have a chat with Santa about how Christmas has changed […]

  • Santa walks through the Railway Village with the Gluepot Ale house in the background

    Meet Santa at Swindon’s Victorian Parlour

    Railway Village Museum 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    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. Children will love chatting with Santa about […]

    £3.50
  • Participant is creating an evergreen winter wreath at a desk by cutting festive red ribbon.

    Make your own Winter Wreath

    Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

    This November, Swindon Heritage Preservation are running a workshop where you can create your very own Winter Wreath and kick-start your festive season. With a selection of high quality natural […]

    £20.00

  • A poster with a blue background and festive decoration which advertises the Christmas Centrepiece workshop.

    Christmas Centrepiece workshop

    The Cricketers' 14 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Join us for a Festive Christmas Centrepiece Workshop! Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own stunning Christmas centrepiece! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop is open to all. In this hands-on crafts session, you'll learn tips and techniques to design a beautiful arrangement that will impress your guests and […]

    £15.00

  • Central Community Gardening Sessions

    Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

    Come on down and join the Global Gardeners at the Central Community Centre! Be part of their project to live well that supports the values of community, sustainability and well […]

  • Join our volunteer community

    Volunteer Information Session – 23rd April 1 PM

    The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Join our Volunteer Community! Help Preserve Swindon’s Heritage! Are you passionate about history, community and making a difference? Swindon 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 […]

  • Volunteer Information Session – 23rd April 6 PM

    The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Join our Volunteer Community! Help Preserve Swindon’s Heritage! Are you passionate about history, community and making a difference? Swindon 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 […]

  • Volunteer Information Session – 24th April 1 PM

    The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Join our Volunteer Community! Help Preserve Swindon’s Heritage! Are you passionate about history, community and making a difference? Swindon 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 […]

  • Volunteer Information Session – 24th April 6 PM

    The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Join our Volunteer Community! Help Preserve Swindon’s Heritage! Are you passionate about history, community and making a difference? Swindon 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 […]

  • Why are we nostalgic about railways?

    ‘Why are we nostalgic about railways?’ by Philip Garrahan

    Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

    Philip Garrahan will contrast Swindon’s reputation for railway engineering with its important social history. It was once a complete company town. When the outside observer could be forgiven for thinking the GWR and Swindon were the same.  The new town was built on a greenfield site with innovations in its Railway Village, Medical Social Fund, Mechanics’ Institute, Art School and much more. Our modern nostalgia about railways may overlook how distinctive Swindon […]

    Free – £3.00