Afternoon, Swindon! As we approach half term, this week’s newsletter is packed full of family friendly events, discounts and offers to make the most of the week ahead.
My pick of the week is Lydiard Park’s Leaf Lantern sessions, a seasonal activity for all ages, where you can get creative and make your own leaf lantern, with all materials included.
Also in today’s email: four weeks of free climbing, a tribute to a music legend and an autumnal day out that I absolutely loved!
📅 5 things to do this week
Leaf Lanterns. Credit: Pexel by Suki Lee
🎤 Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green· £21.50
Enjoy an evening celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green, with a live tribute to his blues-inspired sound.
When: Thursday 22nd October, 7.30pm· Where: Swindon Arts Centre, Devizes Road, SN1 4BJ
Book your tickets
🤼 GrandSlam Wrestling at MECA Swindon· £17.17
Looking for something a little different? Catch an evening of live professional wrestling at MECA, with dramatic match-ups and plenty of action.
When: Friday 23 October, 6.30pm · Where: MECA Swindon, Regent Circus, SN1 1PR
Check tickets are left
🎸 Gaz Brookfield at The Victoria £16.50
Fancy some live music? Singer-songwriter Gaz Brookfield is bringing his energetic folk-rock sound to The Victoria for a night of live music in one of Swindon's favourite gig venues.
When: Friday 23 October, 8.30pm· Where: The Victoria, Victoria Road, SN1 3BD Book live music
Maddie’s Pick:
🕯️ Mindful Art: Leaf Lanterns· £5
Get creative this half-term by decorating your own lantern jar using autumn leaves and seasonal prints. It's a lovely way to celebrate autumn, and all materials are included.
When: Thursday 29 October · Where: Lydiard Park, SN5 3PA
Find out more
🦇 Spooky Season at Studley Grange · From £4.50
If you're after a Halloween fright, Studley Grange has a series of seasonal events including a halloween trail, face painting and spooky baking sessions.
When: Mon 26 - Frid 30 October · Where: Studely Grange, SN4 9QT
Book tickets now
3 things to know
Swindon's art club celebrates a record-breaking summer. Let's Create Art Club welcomed children to its busiest summer camp yet, providing 380 places for creative activities. Its Halloween art camp is also running during half-term. Read the story
Swindon engineering firm grows through Formula 1. Three friends are building a growing engineering business supplying specialist components to the motorsport industry. Find our more
Immersive planetarium coming to Swindon for four weeks. A giant 360-degree dome is heading to Wharf Green, offering visitors an immersive journey through space, astronomy and the Solar System. Take a look
Discounts & Offers
Get Your First PT Session for £20. Looking to kick-start your fitness journey? Personal trainer Sam Nash (@sn121coaching) is offering a one-hour personal training session for just £20 when you use the code SwindonWins. A great opportunity to get some expert guidance and work towards your fitness goals! Find out more
Get 40% Off Main Courses at Harper’s Steakhouse. Looking for a great meal out? Harper’s Steakhouse & Bar at the Weighbridge is offering 40% off all main courses every Monday to Friday. Get the full details
Get £40 in Your Padel People Wallet for Just £30. Looking to get on court for less? Padel People Cricklade has a limited-time offer where you can pay £30 and get £40 in your Padel People wallet, or pay £75 and get £100. A great way to save on your next padel session! Check it out
Kids Eat for £1 at The Manor Farm. Enjoy £1 kids’ meals from Monday 19 to Friday 30 October, Monday to Friday only, excluding bank holidays. Great for half term! Find out more
Kids Eat Free at Morrisons Café! Get one free kids’ meal and drink with every adult main meal costing £5 or more, every day at Morrisons Café, including Swindon’s Dorcan Way. See the details
Enjoy four weeks of free climbing at Rockstar Climbing & Fitness! Complete their coach-led Intro to Climbing session to unlock four weeks of free entry. Discover more
Things we love
Pumpkin picking at Lotmead Farm 🎃
I recently went to PYOP (pick your own pumpkins) for just £2.50 at Lotmead Farm and may have got a bit carried away and bought back 5 pumpkins!
Lotmead Farm are open 9.30am -5pm every day and the PYOP runs throughout October and Half term.
That's it from me this week. If you spot me at Open Studios, come and say hello.
One question for you: Swindon, what’s your go-to pumpkin carving design? 🎃 Hit reply and let me know! I’d love to hear your ideas, and I might even feature some of your favourites in next week’s email.
Keep it local,
Maddie x
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