EVENTS
PURTON MUSEUM
Purton in The Great War - Grand Opening, Saturday 6th October, 10am -12:30pm.
Purton Museum is proud to present our ambitious exhibition dedicated to commemorating Purton in World War 1.
We would like to thank everyone who has reached out and lent us personal artefacts so we could make this exhibition possible.
We have a mixture of Wiltshire at War information boards throughout the duration of the exhibition and have been involved in a Wiltshire Armistice project which has granted us the gift of a tablet, giving this project an interactive element.
At Purton Museum we really believe in the community and it has been great to involve local people. Everyone is welcome on the 6th October for our grand opening and I really look forward to seeing you there.
If you cannot make the opening we will be open on Wednesdays 2pm - 5pm and Saturdays 10am - 12:30pm until the 24th November.
Beth Farnham
Museum Curator
YOGA CLASS Updated 28th September 2018
Starting Monday 1st October. 19.45, Purton Bowls Club. Mats provided.
To book direct www.lotusyogawellbeing.com or 07960379096
Ashtanga yoga is a strong and dynamic form of yoga. Suitable for all abilities as modifications throughout. Strengthen your body and calm your mind.
Make a Beastly Brew…
Join us for a Make a Beastly Brew in October!
We are holding various coffee mornings in different locations throughout Swindon, throughout the October half term. Come along and enjoy a Halloween themed coffee morning, with all proceeds being donated to your local hospice. For more information about the specific dates and times please visit our events calendar on our website: https://www.prospect-hospice.net/Events
Annual Barn Dance…
Join our Wroughton Support Group at their November Barn Dance on Saturday 10th November at Ridgeway School, Inverary Road, Wroughton, SN4 9DJ, from 6:30pm. There will be live music from Melobo and a bar and snacks available on the night. Doors open at 6:30pm with dancing from 7pm – 10:30pm. Tickets are priced at £8 and if you would like join them, we advise you book in advance as March’s Barn Dance sold out! For purchasing tickets, please contact Hilary Fleming on 01793 813069 or email hilaryfleming@live.com.
Could you become one of our amazing box collectors?
We are currently looking for some fabulous volunteers to become box collectors in the Covingham, Old Town and Penhill areas. Our box collectors are an extremely important part of our volunteer team, as they collect the household boxes in their neighbourhoods, allowing us to generate more income from within the community. Not only does it make it more convenient for people to donate, it also allows those who are limited in mobility to still be able to collect using their household box.
If you think you are able to help or would like some more information on this role, then please give Alex a ring on 01793 816163 or drop an email to alexandracooper@prospect-hospice.net.
Remembering someone you love
Prospect Hospice have launched a new outdoor Memory Tree, situated within their private Remembrance Garden in Wroughton. Each copper or stainless steel leaf hanging on the new Memory Tree will be engraved with a name, making it a poignant and lasting way to remember loved ones.
The Memory Tree leaves are available to anyone who would like to create that special lasting tribute to their loved one, even if you have not previously been directly involved with Prospect Hospice.
The contribution you make for your leaf will help Prospect Hospice to support and care for people affected by a life limiting illness, in the local community.
To find out more about the Memory Tree and how you can order a leaf please contact 01793 816111 or email dataadmin@prospect-hospice.net.
Marlborough Christmas Fair
Saturday 24 November, Marlborough Town Hall, 11am until 4.30pm
We are looking forward to hosting another fabulous Marlborough Christmas Fair this year at the Town Hall , Marlborough. It promises to be a sparklingly festive event with craft and game stalls, refreshments and eclectic live music including Marlborough Big Band and the Marlborough Concert Orchestra String Quartet.
Santa will be visiting us again this year so this is sure to be a delightful, Christmassy occasion for all the family.
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COUNCILLOR SURGERY
James Gray our MP for North Wiltshire will be holding his surgeries at the Millennium Hall in Purton between 10am & 11.30am on
10th November 2018
1st December 2018.
WILTSHIRE & SWINDON HISTORY CENTRE AUTUMN EVENTS 2018 Updated 4th september 2018
Click Here to view the History Centre Autumn Events.
PURTON MUSEUM
Purton Museum will be re-opening on Saturday 7th April from 10.00am to 12.30pm with a new exhibition on Purtons Railway Station.
The Museum is open on Wednesday's 14.00pm to 17.00pm and Saturday's 10.00am to 12.30pm.
The Museum is situated above the Library in The Workingmen’s Institute, Station Road, SN5 4AJ
PURTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAMME FOR 2018 Updated 12th December 2017
WILTSHIRE & SWINDON HISTORY CENTRE Updated 14th July 2017
The link below will let you view books that are being added to the Wiltshire Collection at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre. Updated 20th July 2017
http://wshc.eu/images/pdf/WILTSHIRE-LIST-Summer-2017.pdf
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CHIPPENHAM MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE
Click Here for Wiltshire List from Local Studies here at the History Centre, detailing newly acquired publications and photographs in the library and photographic collection. Updated 10th April 2017.
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