Welcome to the September Partnership Newsletter. Don't forget we welcome information on events that are happening in your area. This is your opportunity to promote events and share your latest news, good practice and developments. Contact us at swindonsp@swindon.gov.uk
SSP Conference
As we mentioned in the last edition, our next SSP Conference will be held on 22nd November 2011. Invitations have now been sent out, but please pass the date on to your friends and colleagues, completed booking forms need to be returned to jbeattie@swindon.gov.uk by 21st October 2011. If you or a colleague would like to be added to our distribution list please e-mail jbeattie@swindon.gov.uk
Cultural Fun in Swindon - September
inSwindon encourages people to use the Big Screen at Wharf Green as a showcase for local talent and invites local groups or companies to use the arena and take part in events whenever possible.
September already promises to be a busy month including the live screening of the Last Night of the Proms on Saturday 10th September. Live pre-show entertainment from 6.30 pm features the Mid West Big Band before going live with the Royal Albert Hall at 7.30 pm.
We've also teamed up with Mercedes Benz of Swindon to offer a 'drive-in' cinema experience, the first of it's kind using a BBC Big Screen in the UK. Come and join in the fun as we screen Mamma Mia on Friday 23rd September. Pre-show entertainment will take place with a sing-a-long at 6.30 pm before the screening of the film at 7.30 pm. Mamma Mia flyer and Press release.
For any Big Screen event you must register for tickets. To register email tickets@inswindon.com stating number of tickets required and name of event or call inSwindon on 01793 485523 for more information.
Home is where the heart is for children in Swindon
Artistic children as young as two created a large collage for Swindon's homeless charity, Threshold, and it's being hung in their hostel for homeless men in Swindon.
Forty seven children at Swindon's Big Arts Day created small, individual collages inspired by what home means to them. Sarah Lawlor, and Arts and Languages teacher, organised the workshop for Threshold where the children recycled magazines to create collages in the shapes of hearts, houses and keys.
Sarah, who is married to one of Threshold's Street Outreach Workers, said "I think it's really important to engage the whole community with the issue of homelessness, including children; they can be more insightful than you imagine! And what better way to get people thinking than through art."
The team were thrilled to see the enthusiasm and creativity of the children and the hostel residents are already enjoying a different approach to the decor. To see the images created in more detail or to spot your own click here or visit: http://www.thl.org.uk/Threshold/Pictures/Pages/Big_Arts_Day.html
Barnardo's Robert Le Kyng (RLK) Sure Start Children's Centre
The Centre, managed by Barnardo's on behalf of Swindon Borough Council, is located adjacent to Robert Le Kyng Primary School in Westcott Street. Barnardo's RLK Children's Centre offers a warm welcome, access to groups and information and support if you need it. It is open and accessible to all families with under 5's. Children enjoy learning as they play at fun filled groups and on outings click here to read more. Visit the 'Latest News' page on the SSP website for a Barnardo's comprehensive programme for September to December 2011. There is an update on the Big Toddle event held in June which raised a very impressive £1964.25, along with information on all their groups and workshops.
Forthcoming Events
- To view the September events organised by the Swindon Ranger Team, please see the attached posters
- Monday 12th September 2011 - 7.00 pm, West Swindon Forum, at West Swindon Library. For more information please contact the Cluster Lead, Bernie Brannan at bbrannan@swindon.gov.uk
- Thursday 15th September 2011. 7.00 pm - North Cluster meeting at the Haydon Wick Parish Council rooms, all residents in the North cluster are welcome.
- Monday 19th September 2011, 6.00 - 800 pm - East Cluster meeting a the Walcot Dome Community Centre, all residents in the East cluster are welcome.
- Tuesday 27th September 2011 - 7.00 pm - North Central CLuster meeting at Even Swindon Community Centre, all residents in the North Central cluster are welcome.
- Saturday 1st October and Sunday 2nd October 2011 - Great Wester LEGO Show at STEAM - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm more information at www.swindon.gov.uk/steam
- Swindon Half Marathon, Sunday 9th October 2011. More information available at www.swindonhalfmarathon.co.uk
- Tuesday 18th October 2011 - Swindon Coalition Event - Broadgreen Community Centre, 4.30 - 7.00 pm. Click here for more information
- Tuesday 22nd November 2011 - Swindon Strategic Partnership Conference at STEAM. For more information or to book your place please contact jbeattie@swindon.gov.uk