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What's on at Link Arts in July Car Boot Sale GARDEN WORK
by Shane Hewitt, Recreation Trainee Saturday 13 July, 10.30am Patios • Block Paving
At the end of the entertainment sea- New York USA). Ideal for 8-14year Link Centre Coach Park • Tree, Hedge & Grass Cutting
son and before the summer sun olds. All tickets £5.10 • Rotovating • Rubbish Removal
shines down on us(?!), we at Link Carnival Hop with Edward 11 £5;6 Tel: 873368 & Delivery Service
Arts intend to give you some hot and the Red Hot Polkas In aid of 1st Toothull Scouts Tel: 480527
entertainment of ourown! So come Saturday 13 July, 800pm. Enjoy a
and join in with the carnival at- summer time celebration in the
mosphereatLink Arts this month.... company of this eight piece band PROFESSIONAL
Film who combine reggae rhythms with GUITAR TUTOR
Thursday 4 July, 7.45prn. 'Do the a dynamic brass section, smoulder- RICH-WOOD
Right Thing' (12). It's the hottest ing vocals and traditional English has vacancies for both young and
day of the year in Brooklyn and folk. £4.60/0.60. PROJECTS mature people interested in
racial tensions are high ... SpikeLee's Exhibition learning the Classical Guitar.
film moves from comedy to social 5 July - 26 July. Bickle The Cook
comment with ease. £2.30/1.80 Book Photograph Album Individual half hour lessons
plus £1.00 membership. 'The cuisine of a country mirrors its Carpentry, Joinery on a weekly basis. Music
Paint & Dance Workshop cultures, its values, history and and examinations from beginners
Saturday 6 July, 10.00am - 5.00pm. modes of expression' (Sir Philip to diploma level coached
The Swindon Carnival theme is ex- Sherlock, University ofWestlndies). Design Service
plored with trained artist Vanesa The photographic exhibition from and encouraged
Godfrey and dancer Fiona Chaney, Jubilee Arts (West Midlands) is a Contact BERNARD TANNER
(ex London Contemporary Dance celebration of black culture, in par- Ring Richard Zych on Swindon 521743 or
School and Martha Graham School, ticular afro-caribbean food.
on 875286 514055 (24 hrs)
Africa comes to school
the complete carpet service
The sound of drums and chant songs
reverberated around Freshbrook • FREE Estimating
School on 1 7June when members of • FREE Fitting
the Adzido Pan African Dance En- • Home Selection Service
semble visited to teach some dances • Expert Advice
and African rhythems. BEST CHOICE - BEST PRICE
Thirty-five children of all ages 23 Milton Road, Swindon Tel: 528903
spent a whole day singing and re-
hearsing a marriage celebration
dance from Ghana called Tokwe o 4 & 5 Seaters
which they will perforrnat the school
fete on 29 June. O 24 Hour
Caroline Haywood, the teacher Wheelchair
who coordinated the day, said the o
childrenatreallyenjoyed themselves Accessible Cabs
learning about another culture and
had worked very hard.
Kwame Adams and Tony Brand put
energy into the dance

Mel moves on MORTGAGE HEADACHES?
Link Arts coordinator Mel Jones left
his post at the end of June after six TAX PROBLEMS?
years in Swindon to take up a job as
general manager of the Milton BUSINESS WORRIES?
Keynes Arts Workshop Trust.
During the two years at the Link
Centre, he has concentrated effort Steel Hodges Ockwell,
with his Administrative Assistant Accountants & Tax Advisors,
Clary Bean on developing previ-
ously underdeveloped activities can help with all your financial
such as, music, comedy, photogra- and business planning and tax problems.
phy, writing, childrens activities and
work with thedisabled and schools. Our FIMBRA registered company,
He was involved in several events
in the community including the Financial Advisory Centre,
annual Toothill bonfire night. /
The results of his work are only -.wood can also provide professional, friendly
just showing said Mel. "It takes a for all interests at Link Arts. It's and impartial advice on raising money
long time to get the ball rolling but been an exciting time to be here and
there is a richand varied programme I've mixed feelings about leaving." - either for business or buying your own
home, investments and pensions.
If you have a West Swindon
Contact Caroline Ockwell at 163 Victoria
story, call 872282 Road. Swindon. Telephone: 430303