Events
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Jun28
Walking Treasure Hunt
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Jun28
Scarecrows
Make sure your wonderful scarecrows are in place ready for the judging which will take place during Carnival week. Entry forms are available at https://www.swayvillage.co.uk/Carnival/Entry-Forms
Don't forget to download the location map as well and leave your entry form, map and £2 entry fee in the box at the newsagents.
For those wanting a map of where to find the scarecrows (and vote for your favourite), these are also available from the newsagent £1 from 29th June.
Winner to be announced at the Fete.
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Jun28
Sway Carnival Yarn Bomb
UNDER the SEA – Yarn Bombing Event
As part of this year’s Carnival week (28th June – 7th July 2019), the Carnival Committee, Sway WI and Sway Knit & Natter are planning to bring colour to the village centre with a yarn bombing event.
The plan is to sew squares of knitting or crochet into wraps for trees, fences, gates, post etc.
In addition, knitted, crocheted or fabric figures that are representative of the theme ‘Under the Sea’ will also be used as hanging decorations and some form of bunting.
Our request to our lovely Sway residents – please get your knitting needles, crochet hooks, spare balls of wool and fabric out and help us make the village centre look colourful for Carnival Week.
Collection bins will be located in Winkworths and the Silver Hind and all items need to be donated by 15th June.
There are some rules to follow, but these are to help with a follow-on project where the knitting will be donated to the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation as blankets for Mongolia.
- Use colour related to the sea eg: blues, greens, greys, yellows, oranges, pinks. etc
- Knit and crochet 15cm / 6 inch squares.
- Knitted, crocheted or fabric sea creatures, fish, shells, plants, octopus, submarines etc.
- For knitted items - double knit wool in Garter Stitch or Moss Stitch would be preferable.
- Squares need to have wool tails of around 25cm / 10 inches at the beginning and end to aid sewing up.
- Squares can be plain, patterned or include motifs related to the theme of Under the Sea
- If volunteers would like to make more than one square, please stitch the squares together to form strips up to four squares long.
A 6 inch knitted square = Size 4mm or UK size 8 needles. Cast on 30 stitches and knit every row until 6 inches has been knitted
Please help out and make this a real community event.
Many thanks, Sway Fete & Carnival, Sway WI, & Sway Knit & Natter.
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Jun29
Sway Carnival Fete
Sway Village Fete will be held at Jubilee Field from 11:am. Come along and join the fun.
New this year: TBA
Plus all the usual fun events including Bouncy Castle, Maypole, Shorinji Kempo, Historic Cars and Bikes, Beat the Goalie, Cream Teas, Hog Roast, Mobile Bar and many stalls and attractions
Entry Free - donation requested.
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Jun30
Sway Carnival Fun Run
Can you complete the legendary Sway Carnival 5-Mile Run?
Online registration is now available and you will also be able to register on the day at the race desk.
Starting at Wilverley Plain at 10:30 am the entry fee is £10, or £8 for running club members.
On the day fee is £12, or £10 for running club members.
There's also a Children's Fun Run for the younger runners!
Under 7s - 1/2 mile, 7+ - 1mile. Entry £1 on the day. Under 5s must be accompanied.
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Jun30
Jazz on the Lawn
Come and join The Manor at Sway for an afternoon on the lawn with music.
Further details to be advised.
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Jul02
Beetle Drive
Come and join in the madness that is the annual Sway Beetle Drive. Sway Church Rooms. 6:30pm Adults £1, Children 50p -
Jul03
Film Event
TBA -
Jul03
Tea Party
Fun for pre-school children and seniors at Gracewells.
Note that this event is by invitation only through attendance at Sway pre-schools.
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Jul04
Quiz Night
Another night of quiz and musical mayhem with Gus Govier at the Hare & Hounds.
From 8pm - Entry £1 person
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Jul06
Garage Sales
Time to open up your garage and sell some stuff, or maybe you want to follow the garage map and see whats for sale in Sway.
Maps of participating garages will be available from Sway Youth Centre 8.30 - 11am. £1 a map.
Entry form available at https://www.swayvillage.co.uk/Carnival/Entry-Forms
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Jul06
Carnival Procession
The procession will start from the village hall; assemble from 5.30pm, set off 6pm and end at the Jubilee Field with a big after show party.
BBQ, Laughing Street Chef, Ice Cream Van, Dolphin Marching Band, Ukelele Band, Disco + more.
Your local mobile bar The Frog and Jam Jar and the Silver Hind will be providing refreshment en-route.
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Jul07
Family Picnic and Thanksgiving Service
Join the team at St Lukes for a Family Picnic and Service.
Details to be advised.
