Pick of the Week 12-18 OCT Our guide to the best theatre, music, comedy and much more!Ever stuck wondering what to do after work? Don’t know what do with the kids at the weekend?
Help is at hand!
SwindonWeb’s brand new feature, Pick of the Week, will bring you the best in live music, comedy, theatre and loads more for the week ahead! You might just have to tape Eastenders…
Lighterthief
Date: Friday 17 October
Venue: 12 Bar
Time: 8pm Admission: £4 adv, £5 door
Swindon-based music collective Lighterthief will be making a rare live appearance at the 12 Bar, to launch their new album "Stutter Drop."
Their latest album features former-XTC stars Andy Partridge and Barry Andrews, Mikey Rowe (keyboardist for Sheryl Crow and Oasis),
Matthew Kilford (ex-Belarus) among a total of 22 musicians.
Rhythm is a Dancer
Date: 16-18 October
Venue: Wyvern Theatre Time: 7.30pm
Admission: from £9
Contact: 01793 524481
Feel the rhythm this week when the Swindon School of Dance takes to the stage at the Wyvern.
Over 200 local children will be dancing the night away, with jazz, ballet, modern dance and tap - not to be missed!
Boxing at the Oasis
Date: Friday 17 October
Venue: The Oasis Admission: from £30
Contact: 01793 445401
Swindon's boxing star Jamie Cox tops the bill as professional boxing returns to the Oasis on Friday night.
An event that will also see bouts featuring Marlon Reid and ABA finalist Ben Harding amongst others.
 Pro Boxing returns to the Oasis - more details
Belly Dancing
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Venue: The Kings, Wood Street Time: 7pm
Admission: £5
Contact: 01793 522156
No need to expose your tummy to learn to shake, undulate and move like Shakira!
Fill your night with fun and a little Eastern Promise.
Contact venue for more information and class times.
Shocks of Mighty Sound Reggae Club Night
Date: Saturday 18 October
Venue: The Vic, Old Town Time: 9pm Admission: free
Contact: 01793 535713
Jam like the Jamaicans!
DJ and songwriter Erin Bardwell will be spinning the decks at The Vic on Saturday night, for a night of vibrant reggae sounds.
Kevin McCloud
Date: Thursday 16 October
Venue: Heelis, National Trust Time: 7.30pm Admission: £4 (free to Civic Trust members)
Contact: 01793 495479
Housing expert Kevin McCloud will be
back in Swindon on Thursday, to show local people plans for housing developments in the town.
McCloud will be joined by fellow architecture guru Isabel Allen, to
discuss the Wichelstowe and Pickards Field sites.
If you want to put your questions to Kevin and Isabel, call 01793 495479 to reserve your place now.
Yu Gi Oh Club
Date: Thursday 16 October
Venue: Borders, Orbital Retail Park Time: 5-8pm Contact: 01793 702200
Join in the fun at Borders' Yu Gi Oh Club!
Held every fortnight, Yu Gi Oh Club is a chance to improve your skills, trade cards, pick up tips and also duel!
Haunted Lydiard
Date: 13-19 October
Venue: Lydiard House
Contact: 01793 770401
Get spooky at Lydiard House with a brand new display revealing some of the ghost stories linked to the historic site, and explore the history of Victorian spiritualism.
Not for the faint-hearted!
Farmers Market
Date: Sunday 19 October
Venue: Swindon Designer Outlet
Time: 10am
Admission: free
Contact: 01793 507600
Held every Sunday, the Farmers Market brings over 15 stalls showcasing and selling some of the best produce on offer from Wiltshire businesses and farmers.
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