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Plight of elephants on display P B PLUMBING

A reminder that there may not be SERVICES
any elephants left in the world has
been put on display at the Link
Centre. II!
So many youngsters made
comments about the 'Last of the 1 to 1 Tuition by Professional
Herds' exhibition held at Link Arts Guitar Tutor.
studios in May that local councillors Beginners to
pressed Thamesdown Council's Diploma Standard
Arts and Recreation Committee to Contact Bernard Tanner
buy one of the works on display. Boilers Serviced The Shaftesbury Centre,
The artist Graham High's Maurice Fanning and Freshbrook Pump Filling Service Percy Street
"Palimpsest of Species" was councillor Sue Bates contemplating the Water Softners Fitted (off Rodbourne Road)
unveiled by committee chair extinction of elephants Washing Machines
Maurice Fanning in June at the the destruction of elephants is their & Dishwashers Installed Tel: 514055
library entrance of the Link Centre. ivory which has been turned into Telephone: (0793) 642995 or 521743
'Palimpsest' means a manuscript something else."
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unimportant to make way for a from visitors to the exhibition. "The
second writing. council usually buys works of art Raymond Stansfield
The work depicts an elephants following advice from experts. But
skull and tusks above a human skull we were struck by the comments DECORATOR
and is powerful political statement made by young people looking at
according to Coun. Fanning. "The Graham High's images of with over 30 years experience.
work summerises man's in- elephants. They were so conscious
humanity towards animals and the of the plight of elephants that we
possible extinction of one of the decided that we should display Craftsman in Paint and Decor
most impressive creatures on earth. something that projects this SPECIALIST in Paperhanging, Graining,
Soon all we might have to show for awareness into the community."
Marble, and Decorative Effects & Finishes.
What's On Arts co-ordinator Mel Jones Telephone: (0793) 874299
describes July's offerings
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Superb entertainment is on offer at with clubs, fire etc., why not come A A A A A A A A A AA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AA A A A A
Link Arts studios this month to along from 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m.
occupy you on those wet (or dry) Places are strictly limited; £7.00! L.
summer evenings.... £5.00 concessions. TOP GEAR
Our Film offering this month is a Mummer and Dada are a highly
torrid tale of lust and revenge set in entertaining company who have
and around ten nights in a smart created a unique new style of DRIVING
restaurant. Peter Greenaway's'The popular theatre by combining
Cook, The Thief, His Wife and circus skills with mime, masks, SCHOOL
Her Lover' (18) has been variously clowning and stage combat. Their
described as bizarre, sumptuous, new show, Fools Gold will be (WEST SWINDON)
stately and disgusting. Not for performed on Saturday 14th at
those with a weak stomach. 7.30p.m. £4.00/3.00 concessions. DoT Approved Instructor for
hursday 5th at 7.45p.m. On Tuesday 24th we have two
embership: £1.00 plus admission: shows: at 2.30p.m. Scarabeus and Friendly, Patient Tuition.
.00/1.50 Skin and Blisters present an hour
On Friday 6th at 7.30p. m. Bradon of entertainment for over fives, Tel: Phil Dixon on Swindon
orest Drama Department present featuring acrobats, clowning, circus
..hakespeare's A Midsummer skills, mime, comedy and stilts! 533898 or (0860) 344645 - Car
ight's Dream. A perfect play for Tickets: £2.25. Why not make this
summer's evening - don't miss an end-of-term treat?
his vital and youthful production! Later that day, adults are in for a
I ickets: £1.75. real treat when New Comedy
This month's main attraction is Meets New Circus. Paul Ramone, Have Great Party!
our season of New Circus (circus our resident stand-up compere,
ithout animals) which starts with introduces an alternative comedian Hire our Mini-Clown
'Children's event on Saturday 7th and two very funny new circus- Bouncer. 10'x10'
't 2.30p.m.. Swindon-based type shows: Not just Dumb Belles,
ompany, Theatre Des Bicyclettes a "raunchy acrobatic comedy" and inflatable with rain
'resent Adventure of the Red Balletico Fantastico a parody of cover. Ideal for
icycle, a one-hour circus style "Swan Lake" - on stilts. Tickets:
.pectacular for 6-11 year olds. £4.00/3.00 concessions. Doors children's parties,
ickets: £2.25. open at 8.00p.m. pre-school groups, fetes
On Sunday 8th we are holding a Finally, on Saturday 28th and
uggling for Beginners Workshop Sunday 29th the season ends with a etc. Indoors & Outdoors.
or over 16's. If you've ever fancied weekend workshop aimed at
mpressing your kids, the improving Circus Skills to To book, ring West windon S
eighbours, the neighbourhood intermediate level. £15.00/12.50
ats or just yourself by performing concessions. ACE FUN CASTLES on 873552
taggering feats of co-ordination For more details tel: 871212.