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WHAT'S ON AT LINK ARTS LINKS WITH THE PAST
PREHISTORIC WEST SWINDON
Films Classic & Rock Music by Chris Chandler
at the Link
On Saturday 7th November the For many years the claylands of Groundwell Industrial Estate in
Children's Film Club presents The concert, on 4th October, North Wiltshire have been written North Swindon and presumably
'Young Sherlock Holmes' (PG) t given by Swindon Choral Society off archaeologically as being too serving Castle Hill Blunsdon, has
2.30 p.m. Produced by Steven and St Michael's Choir from heavy a soil to support anything ever been found. The farms serv-
Spielberg the film speculates on Salzgitter was a great success. other than woodland.
ing Ringsbury must be in the clay
what might have happened during Over five hundred people at- The Thamesdown Archaeo- under West Swindon, but where?
The only certain evidence of
the youthful yam of Sherlock tended the Requiem perfor- logical Unit have helped prove
Holmes. 'The Secret of Nimh' mances and discussions are now this untrue through its excava- man in our area in 10,000 years
(U) is a full length cartoon about taking place to bring other tions in West Swindon. We have before the Iron Age was a cres-
a widowed lady mouse who classical music concerts to the Roman-B ritish and post Norman cent shaped bully on Shaw Ridge
stumbles onto a laboratory full of Centre. This is good news for conquest occupation, but the excavated at Upper Shaw Farm.
super intelligent rats. Starts at West Swindon. So far the Oasis evidence of Prehistoric man has In the gulley was a Bronze Age
urn (approx. 1,000 B.C.), two
2.30 p.m. Entrance to each film Leisure Centre has provided the been more difficult to find,
is SOp, membership 25p. focus for large scale musical There are Iron Age hillforts in clay sling shots, a hand sized
For older viewers the Film events, although mainly for the area, the nearest being stone worn concave by friction
Society is showing 'The Shooting popular music, for example Ringsbury at Purton. These and a finely worked flint blade.
Party' (15) on Thursday 19th 'David Essex' and 'Simply Red'. massive fortified areas relied on
Very little to show for so many
November. This was James However the acoustics and at- an agricultural system to support years, but I am sure the evidence
Mason's last film and tells the mosphere of the Link Hall seem them with farms in a ring around is there beneath our feet, waiting
story of an aristocratic weekend to be of a high enough standard the central fort. Only one, on to be discovered.
in the country. The Swindon to encourage more live music of WHAT'S ON AT LOWER SHAW FARM
Film Society is showing the a classical nature.
French film 'Vagabonde at the Rock fans are also going to be by Matt Holland
Arts Centre in Devizes Road on catered for at the Link with a On the fungus weekend in 6-8th November
Friday 20th November. series of concerts by local bands October over 100 varieties of
SHIATSU
in the Arts Studios. 'Rock Front' fungi from Savernake Forest and 6-8th November
Events
aims to provide local bands with Salthrop Hill were named, photo- Voluntary working on an
Jazz at the Link opportunities for rehearsals and graphed, named and even eaten. Organic Giirden
Swindon Jazz Front present the concerts on a regular basis. Three Sorry you missed it? There's still 13-15th November
'Gary Boyle Band' with 'Jim gigs have been arranged over the a chance to book for any of the GAMES
Mullen' on Thursday 12th Nov- next few weeks so check out the following week-ends. (Fee con- 20-22nd November
ember at 8.00 p.m. Tickets now Link Arts Studios for more details. cession available to people on MUSIC
available price £3.00 / £2.00 I low income). Tel: 771080.
£1.00. HIGHLIGHTS r
Feltinaking - from Swindon venues
Exhibition & Slide Presentation
On Friday 13th November at 7.30 Phoenix Dance Company are RICHARD WALKER
p.m. there will be a talk and slide back at the Town Hall Studios on 77 High Street, Purton
presentation on 'Feltmaking', Friday 13th and Saturday 14th Complete framing service with over 200 styles of
with workshops on Saturday November with some of the most moulding to choose from.
14th/15th November. This co- exciting contemporary dance Extensive range of pictures in stock or to order
incides with an exhibition in the around (tickets £3.00/2.00) from our catalogues.
Arts Studios which runs until the Gary Stevens presents 'If the
end of November. Cap Fits a 'minimalist costume Exclusive range of greetings cards.
drama' at the Town Hall Studios Mirrors made to order.
Wall Mosaic at the Link Centre on Thursday 19th November... 1<
The Wyvern classical music series L Opens Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9.30-5.30
The Link Centre is pleased to continues on Saturday 21st Sat. 9.30-12.30 Other times by arrangement
announce it's latest public art November with the Cracow Radio Telephone: 771874 or 770124 evenings 551
purchase. The large wall mosaic Symphony Orchestra who will be
above the Centre's entrance performing Brahms Violin Con-
doors by the swimming pool was certo as part of the evenings
produced by Louise Pearson, an programme . . . while the Kent-
Art Student from Bath. The wood Choir present 'Starburst' ARTS IN THAMESDOWN
mosaic is 12 feet long and depicts
scenes of activity from within the from Tuesday 24th to Saturday • Dance. Media Arts. Visual Arts Workshops
18th November . . . for details
Link Cente, swimming, running contact the Wyvern Theatre. • Dramas Music • Performances and more
and tennis. It also contains a
detail of an exhibition held in the LOOKING FOR A JOB YOUR GUIDE 10 ARTS VENUES
Arts Studios by Pete Steel in WITH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? Studios
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dreds of ceramic tiles stuck on to time and day-time only. Might
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If anyone is interested in mosaic nearby Oliver Tomkins School.
design and making, please con- Alternatively the job may appeal activities?
tact Chris Humphrey - 871212 to a more mature person. For
ext. 227. further details, tel. 870729. contact: Barbara McDavitt on 35536