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Country Comes to Town
- Date: 18th May 2024
- Location: Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 10:00 - 16:00
- Cost: Free
Come along to this fun, family-friendly event to celebrate nature and wildlife with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
Join Wiltshire Wildlife Trust at Lydiard Park on Saturday, 18 May to discover how we can all create a sustainable future for wildlife and people. Come along and make wild connections by enjoying nature crafts and a host of interactive wildlife experiences and activities, including animal face painting, and a chance to meet some sheep or encounter some birds of prey. With free entry on the day, why not join us for a fun and educational day out for all the family!
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Swindon Cheese and Chilli Festival
- Date: 6th July 2024 - 7th July 2024
- Every day
- Location: Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 10:00 - 18:00
- Cost: Kids go free, Concessions from £6.00, Adults from £8.00
The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. There will be many traders selling cheese and chilli products as well as craft and retail stands.
Get ready for a sizzling celebration of flavour and fun at the Cheese and Chilli Festival, the ultimate family-friendly extravaganza! Join us for a weekend packed with mouthwatering treats, exciting entertainment, and unforgettable experiences that will delight taste buds of all ages. Indulge in a delectable journey through an array of cheese and chilli delights, from creamy cheeses to fiery sauces, showcasing the best of local and regional produce. Test your spice tolerance in the thrilling Chilli Eating Competition or explore the Cheese Festival's diverse range of artisanal offerings. But it's not just about the food! Dive into a world of entertainment with wrestling madness, children's activities including Punch and Judy and Crazy Golf, and live music performances to keep the energy high. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to meet Kerry The Koala, our festival mascot, and join in the Bubble Party fun! With opportunities for both relaxation and excitement, the Cheese and Chilli Festival promises a weekend of laughter, indulgence, and family bonding. Join us as we spice up your summer with a festival experience like no other. Gather your loved ones and create lasting memories at the Cheese and Chilli Festival – where every bite is a taste of happiness!
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Folktales and Music in the Park
- Date: 17th August 2024
- Location: Town Gardens Bowl, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4EX
- Time: 14:30 - 22:00
- Cost: £20
A one-day celebration of performance storytelling and folk music. Join us for a perfect gentle escape on a summer's day, where you'll be transported into imaginary worlds.
A one-day celebration of performance storytelling and folk music! Find a perfect gentle escape on a summer’s day, where you’ll be transported into imaginary worlds… an enchanting programme of stories awaits you. Performances are well-crafted for grown-ups, but children age 7+ may enjoy them with adult supervision.
Swindon’s Forging Fantastical are inviting talented storytellers from across the UK to perform stories from diverse cultures and regions, including the British Isles, Nordic and Inuit lands, amongst others. Forging Fantastical is managed by local volunteers who organise a year-round programme of non-profit creative events, specialising in storytelling events for grown-ups.
A headline performance will be given by storyteller and multi-instrumentalist Paul Jackson. Paul has been a professional storyteller for thirty years, and has told around 55,000 stories, in many different locations in the UK and beyond. Paul has a collection of world instruments that he plays to colour and bring to life the stories he tells, which originate from the many corners of the world. His instruments include the African kora, American double chambered flute, drums, mouth harps, Tibetan singing bowls, Indian ektara and Australian didgeridoo.
