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14 ARTS SCENE
An office-building isn't the first place Music for pleasure
anyone would think of going to for
music tuition, but for nearly three "I could have taught at home, but Bernard sees a surprisingly large
years now Bernard Tanner has been I liked the idea of having a place set number of mature students, who he
busy teaching his pupils the classi- aside just for teaching", says Ber- is keen to encourage.
calguitarat his studio in the Shaftes- nard. "The manager here was very "1 appreciate the effort an adult
bury Centre, a large office-building helpful, and it's worked out very makes when coming for their first
off Rodbourne Road. well." As well as teaching children, lesson. They aren't used to being
taught, and although having music
tuition isn't the same as going back
PROFESSIONAL to school, I can see how it might be a
little daunting, so I try to put them at
GUITAR TUTOR 76 Sullivan ease as much as possible. Nearly all
of them soon get used to their les-
has vacancies for both young and sons, and on the whole I think they
mature people interested in 'fSchool oJJJance enjoy them more than the children,
learning the Classical Guitar. because the lesson can be a social
New term
Individual half hour lessons occasion."
commences September. Bernard Tanner had this to say
on a weekly basis. Music Bernard Tanner
A few spaces are when asked what he enjoyed most
examinations from beginners about being a guitar tutor. dren, and to see their happy, smil-
to diploma level coached available in the pre-school "1 teach some very sweet chil- ing faces is the highlight of my day."
and encouraged class at Freshbrook
Community Centre. Decade of dance
Contact BERNARD TANNER
on Swindon 430105 or For further information, A dance teacher who lives inWestlea
514055 (24 hrs) please telephone 535690 is celebrating the tenth year of her
dance school.
JennySullivanfromBenwellClose
went independent in 1981 with one
Have a Great Party! class attheToothill Farmhouse Cen-
tre. Now she's booked six days a
week and teaches 14 classes for tod-
Hire our Mini-Clown dlers to teenagers in different ven-
Bouncer. 10'x10' ues across Swindon. Locally she
teaches on Wednesday and Fridays
inflatable with rain cover.
at Freshbrook Community Centre.
Ideal for children's parties, Jenny has 300 pupils in her school,
pre-school groups, fetes many of whomwillbe takingpart in
a show at the Wyvern Theatre enti-
etc. Indoors & Outdoors. tled "lOyearson-Adecadeofdance"
in November.
There are a few places available in
To book, ring West Swindon's September for toddlers at the
Sullivan School of Dance. To book, Tip toes for Claire Reiph who has been
ACE FUN CASTLES on 873552 telephone 535690. taught by jenny for over 10 years

September at Link Arts
Things are starting to pick up again at the Link
Centre Arts Studio after the summer lull. Take in a
show at your local arts centre
Film
(Start at 7.45pm. .30, £1.80 con. Membership £1)
12 TheField (12) starring Richard Harris as an Irish
fanner. Directed by Jim "My Left Foot" Sheridan.
The Crlf ters (18). A tale of a petty con artist, his
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sexy girlfriend and ruthless mother.
TOWN HALL STUDIOS
Sk Regent Circus, Swindon 13 Billy Jenkins 'Voice of the people.' Swindon
Music
Tel: (0793) 610378
Come and try the different Jazz Front presents this unique guitar stylist.
8pm. £5,4.
classes! Jazz . Tap. 21 Huellas. Four young musicians from Ecuador
Ballet . Contemporary. playing traditional music on their own hand-
Mid Eastern Dance. crafted instruments. 8pm. £5, £4
Reggae • Alexander Comedy
Technique. 27 Jeremy Hardy. One of the sharpest, yet most
rji amiable entertainers on the comedy cabaret
Classes start circuit. 8pm. £5, £4
Ii E1 till e
16th September. Family Entertainment
28 Out to Lunch by Paradox & Co.
DANCE STUDIO Two chances to enjoy a fun family show for
- The south's only National Dance Agency. Arts & Recreation anyone over 4 with Professor Paradox.
BOROUGH OF - 1130am & 230pm.
THAMESDOWN AW
Adults E2.55. Children F105