Old Town Festival 2024 Fringe Week
Saturday 1st June
Live Comedy at the Bowl
Town Gardens, The Swindon Summer Bowl, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4EW
7:30 - 9:30pm
From £12
South Swindon Parish Council
https://towngardens-swindon.co.uk/event/comedy-at-the-bowl-2024/
High Sheriff Concert
Christ Church, 26 Cricklade St, Swindon SN1 3HG
7pm
£10 concert only, and £20 for concert and reception.
The Rotary Club
https://swindonrotary.co.uk/annual-charity-concert-at-christchurch/
Sunday 2nd June
Berts Books talk
A talk by Jack and Mark about LGBT+ history in art
Berts Books, 54 Godwin Ct, Swindon SN1 4BB
4:30 am
£3.00 (with book - £14.99)
Berts Books
https://bertsbooks.co.uk/product/2nd-june-museum-bums/+
Richard Jefferies Museum event
Music, crafts and cream teas at the Richard Jefferies Museum
1-5 pm
Free entry
Richard Jefferies Museum, Marlborough Rd, Swindon SN3 6AA
Monday 3rd June
Old Town Walk with Daniel Pitt
A guided walk to explore – briefly - a range of history within 1 mile of Old Town – Jurassic, Stone Age, medieval to modern. Total distance 1 ¾ miles. The route includes the old railway line south of Old Town, and returns via the Town Gardens back to The Wheatsheaf, by 8.30 pm (well before sunset). Wear sensible shoes, warm clothing, and waterproofs if it looks showery. Charge for the walk - £1.00 for adults, children free. Advance booking is necessary.
Start at Wheatsheaf, 32 Newport St, Swindon SN1 3DP
6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start
£1 suggested donations - all proceeds go to Prospect Hospice
Please register through https://www.thisisoldtown.com/events/
Tuesday 4th June
Jazz Night
The Royal Oak, 24 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BQ
8:00 pm
Free
Jazz Knights
https://www.jazzknights.co.uk/venues-events/royaloak
Breakfast at Prospect Hospice
Join us at Heart of the Hospice cafe for a range of breakfast items including a full English, vegetarian full English, homemade granola, berry and chia overnight oats, breakfast sandwiches and breakfast omelettes all served with tea or coffee. All proceeds from the sale of food and drink goes directly back to the charity to help fund the care of local people living with a terminal illness.
Heart of the Hospice café in Prospect Hospice, Wroughton, Moormead Rd, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9BY
9:00 - 11:00 pm
from £2.50
Prospect Hospice
https://www.prospect-hospice.net/your-prospect/heart-of-the-hospice/
Ukrainian Culture Night
Experience Ukrainian culture through food, crafts, music. Children's masterclasses and Photo Booth. Put together by Ukrainians living in Swindon for the Old Town Festival.
No 4 Studios, first floor, 4 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BJ
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm drop in
Free. Childrens master classes from £5
Swindon Welcomes Ukraine
Wednesday 5th June
Organ recital by Charles Vince
Christ Church
1:00 pm
donations welcome
Christ Church
Waiting for confirmation from Simon Stevenette
Talk by Matt Cain and Justin Myers
Join us for an evening with authors Matt Cain and Justin Myers as they discuss their recent books. From Matt's "One Love" exploring friendship and love, to Justin's "Leading Man" delving into self-discovery and relationships, it's a night not to be missed.
Bert's Books, 54 Godwin Ct, Swindon SN1 4BB
7:00 pm
From £3.00
Bert's Books
https://bertsbooks.co.uk/product/5th-june-matt-cain-justin-myers/
Thursday 6th June
Timmy's Pub Quiz
Timmy's
7:30 am
Are happy to do £2 donation to Prospect Hospice
Marilyn
Old Town History talk by John Stooke
MARKETS, MASONS AND MUSIC, A careful look at the history of the Old Town Hall & Corn Exchange talk by John Stooke
St Marys Church
8:00 pm
Suggested donation - £3 -tbc
John Stooke - The Swindon Society
Friday 7th June
Swindon Old Town Comedy Club Spring Showcase
Christ Church
7:00 pm
£11 in advance and £15 on the door.
Christ Church
Saturday 8th June
Supersonic Queen - Tribute Act
The Town Gardens Bowl, The Swindon Summer Bowl, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4EW
7:00 - 10:00 pm
https://towngardens-swindon.co.uk/event/supersonic-queen-2/
South Swindon Parish Council
Christ Church 1st Annual Eco Fair
This event ties in with the national Love Your Burial Ground Week & Churches Count on Nature (focused on nature, wildlife, history, food, and lifestyle) more details of the national week here: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/churches-count-on-nature-faqs/ We will be organising our own Eco Fair and inviting many local environmental and nature groups to take part as well as the local community.
Christ Church, 26 Cricklade St, Swindon SN1 3HG
During the day (to be confirmed)
Free
Christ Church
Sunday 9th June
Sherlock and Watson family play
The Town Gardens Bowl, The Swindon Summer Bowl, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4EW
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Performance starts at 7:30pm.
From £5
12+
South Swindon Parish Council
Wednesday 12th June
Lethbridge 10K
Race HQ at Croft Sports Centre, Marlborough Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 1RA
7:30 pm
£16/£18 - Enter in advance online on the RunBritain website
All money raised goes to Lethbridge Primary School