Pick of the Week 27 Oct - 2 Nov 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…
Hot Leg it to the 12 Bar
Date: Tuesday 28 October
Venue: 12 Bar Time: 8pm Admission: £10 in advance
Former lead singer of The Darkness, Justin Hawkins, will be in Swindon this weekend with his brand new band Hot Leg.
Releasing their debut single 'Trojan Guitar' later this year, the band are expected to give an exciting performance - don't miss it!
Murder Mystery Evening
Date: Thursday 30 October
Venue: Blunsdon House Hotel Time: 7.30pm
Contact: 01793 721701
Take part in your own dramatic production!
Who killed the psychic detective? Spend an evening at the Blunsdon House Hotel and all will be revealed...
Includes four-course meal - contact venue for more information.
Edinburgh and Beyond Tour
Date: Friday 31 October
Venue: Arts Centre Time: 8pm Admission: from £10.50
Contact: 01793 614837
Fresh from Edinburgh Festival, four of Britain's top comics come together in this must-see tour.
Headlined by 8 Out of 10 Cats star Glenn Wool, Edinburgh and Beyond 2008 stars Dan Atkinson, Isy Suttie and Joe Wilkinson.
Definitely not to be missed!
Children's Beginners Ballroom and Latin American Dancing
Date: Saturday 1 November
Venue: Great Morleaze Farm Time: 9am
Contact: 07896 294945
Fancy trying something new with the kids?
Forget dragging them round the shops this Saturday - take them to a Ballroom and Latin American dance class!
They'll have a great time (and mum will have more time in the shops).
Big Halloween Party
Date: Saturday 1 November
Venue: The Bell, Old Town Time: 8pm Contact: 01793 480083
Have a really ghoul time at The Bell's Big Halloween Party!
With fancy dress, competitions and a creepy disco - it's topped to be Old Town's biggest Halloween party.
Trick or treat!...
Chris Kamara and Richard Digance book signing
Date: Wednesday 29 October
Venue: Borders, Orbital Retail Park Time: 1pm Admission: free
Contact: 01793 702200
The result of many Friday evenings discussing the following day's football commentary, FootyNotes is the book all footy fans should have!
And you could meet authors and football fanatics Chris Kamara and Richard Digance at Borders, to have your copy signed.
Wiltshire Christmas Show 2008
Date: 1-2 November
Venue: Oasis Leisure Centre Time: 10am Admission: £2 (incl. parking)
Contact: 07747 804487
Get in the Christmas spirit with the annual Wiltshire Christmas Show!
With crafts, artwork, photography, seasonal food and gifts, and loads more.
Showcasing top quality crafts and gifts from local artists, craftsmen, designers and small businesses, this unique show supports Macmillan Cancer Support.
Weezy B's Weekly Quiz
Date: Tuesday 28 October
Venue: The Rolleston
Time: 8pm
Admission: £1 per person
Contact: 01793 534238
Test your knowledge at Weezy B's weekly quiz.
£1 entry per person, teams of 4 - winner takes it all! Just make sure you pick the right friends to take with you...
Swindon Country Market Date: Friday 31 October
Venue: St Aldhelm's Hall
Time: 9.3-11.45am
Admission: free
Come and sample some of the best produce available in Swindon, at the weekly Swindon Country Market.
Produce includes home-baked goods, preserves, home-grown fruit and vegetables, flowers, plants and craft items. |
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