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THE LINK MAGAZINES GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON IN AND AROUND SWINDON home anywhere in the
West Swindon area only.
Telephone Sheila Mitchell
Enter Virgin Thursdays for further details on
1pm, 3pm, 7pm
873062
Virgin, the new owners of Swin- corporate material to arrive. Saturdays
don's seven screen cinema at the The cinema was the first multi- 11am, 1pm,
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, have screen facility in the MGM chain 3pm In the heart of the Great
finally made their mark. Although when it opened at the end of March
the company took over MGM Cin- 1991 and some four million people 8 - 31 August Western Community Forest
emas last year, it has taken many have been through the doors. A colourful cacophony of Afun day for all the family at
months for the new signage and Manager John Kiel,who opened music, street entertainment,
the cinema and has made it the carnival, tree decoration, 0 141S Et
popular entertainment venue it is drama, stiltwalkers, dance
today, welcomed the arrival of the The St/ltoneers, below, appear +AW
new ownership. "It's a new com- on 22 August
pany with a new outlook, and new
VISITOR CENTRE
ideas to be tried."
The first change to take place is Sevenhampton
the introduction of a centralised Nr Highworth, Swindon
booking system in response to the Telephone: 01793 763939
difficulties customers have had Open Wednesday to
buying a ticket over the telephone. Sunday & Bank Holidays
Tickets can now be booked on
local rate number 0541 555134. 11am - 5pm
Disabled customers, people with (last admission 430pm)
specific needs and group book- March 16th - Sept 29th incl.
ings should call Swindon 881118. • Friendly farm animals
Unfortunately it now costs 30p to • Tractor rides • Bottle feeding
make a credit card booking. • Guided farm trails
Left: Virgin manager John Kiel • Country craft displays
and courses
• Childrens adventure
playarea and bouncy castle
Takeaways from the out of town Tandoori • Granary Tearooms for
light lunches & cream teas
A Tandoori and Balti rest- offers a tasty takeaway service. drive out to Purton for a takeaway, • Disabled facilities
aurant,which has built up an im- Set in the Wiltshire countryside, and certainly worth going a little • Accommodation available
pressive reputation for high quality The Maharajah in Purton, is a light, further for quality. When you ar- • Venue for Barndances and
cuisine, combined with a warm, simply decorated restaurant which rive there is free parking about 100 Private Functions
welcoming family atmosphere now blends the mysteries of Eastern yards away up the High Street. NEW for 96 - Wildlife Walks
cooking with the traditional feel of To order a meal, call 770253, or Adults £2.75. Children £1.75
Winners a Cotswold tavern. pop in. It will not take long to Concessions £2.25
There cannot be many tandoori prepare your delicious meal.
The winners in the Spotthe Difference
competition in the July Link magazine restaurants where you can enjoy a
who received pairs of ticket to the meal whilst observing horse riders
Royal International Air Tattoo. orfarm tractors pulling trailer loads MCACiP*CtiCA
Edward Thripp of hay passing by. C:
Whittington Road, Westlea Proprietor Abdul Khalique Ali
Mrs Duncan says the demand from regular res- Tandoori and Balti Restaurant
Prince Rupert Court, Freshbrook taurant customers for a takeaway
Kieth Thomson encouraged him to apply for per- Visit the out of town Tandoori
Winchcombe Close, The Prinnells mission. "Many people said they and receive a warm welcome
Mrs Rachel Keen have been so impressed with the
Lumley Close, Grange Park cuisine since we opened last No- from Mr Ali and his family
Mr R Gorski, Deerhurst Way, Toothill vember, but wanted to enjoy a meal 6 High Street, Purton, Swindon
Ms L Mooney at home because of child care and
Arley Close, Abbey Meads Fully Licenced Restaurant
Rick Bartlett other commitments. So we are Open 7 days a week
Catmint Close, Woodhall Park now able to offer a choice" (inc. all Bank Holidays except Xmas Day)
Paul Hanczuk The Maharajah menu is exten- 530pm - 12 midnight
Furlong Close, Haydon Wick sive and includes some interesting
Ian Price, Francomes, HaydonWick surprises. The tandoori dishes are Tel: (01793) 770253
Mrs M Marcadet particularly delicious, as is every Takeaway Service now available: 10% discount
High Street, Haydon Wick other items. It's a quick and easy