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Big turnout for Wiltshire Festival Opera in the
fire station
"Way-hay, its the Royal Whether by design or navigation Summer Pop Sensations on
Philharmonic Orchestra, bawled error, a low-flying Hercules lit up Saturday 18 August was a real hit Westlea Fire Station is the unusual
conductorJae Alexander after every like a Christmas tree, made a for the 5,000 people basking in the venue for opera on 20 September.
couple of tunes as London's best dramatically low pass as the search sunshine. Suzi Quattro kicked the Hatstand Opera Company will be
cantered through well-known lights pierced the starlit sky over show into action, new act Lovatux performing 'Golden Moments from
promenade numbers on Friday 16 Lydiard Park during the rendition of put in a lot of raw energy and be- Opera' in aid of the National Fire
August. Had the pop concert billed Ron Goodwin's 633 Squadron. suited Mike Flowers sweated in the Service Benevolent fund.
for the next night started early? It was all great fun and the heat as his band put out some cool The Hatstand Opera was formed
Soloist Sarah Walker belted out capacity 6,000 crowd went away melodies. to bring opera to new venues and
Jerusalem and Rule Britannia happy. Unfortunately, the amp- Chart sensations Let Loose audiences across the UK and has
wearing the her famous Union Jack lification gave a slightly unreal sound lapped up the screams of the kids been touring for over three years.
dress, whilst well-oiled picnickers whilst the sotto-voce rumble of at the front, but demonstrated a There will be hilarious scenes,
erupted with flags and voice. generators during the quiet great rock and roll edge for the heart-rending arias from the world's
From a distance tenor Edward moments was more than irritating. oldies further back. Big Country favourite operas, quick costume
Barnum sounded and looked just And sadly, Lydiard House's fine were wonderfully professional and changes and top-notch singing - a
like Pavcrotti singing Nessum frontage was hidden behind striped the unique voice of Jimmy great evening of music and laughter
Dorma. canvas catering tents. Somerville ended the starry night for a good cause.
with disco beat and haunting songs Tickets which include supper,
of gay angst and oppression. cost £10 each from Ann Brown at
C Mahavajcth fear of upsetting local residents, or Steve Law at Westlea, tel: 487620
It was a pity time ran out and, for Swindon Fire Station, tet: 523491
the expected encore was not during office hours.
Tandoori and Balti Restaurant
Let's hope the big turnout this
Visit the out of town Tandoori forthcoming. Swindon film
year will see the sponsors continue
and receive a warm welcome their support for future festivals. festival celebrates
from Mr Ali and his family
100 years
6 High Street, Purton, Swindon Another chance to
Fully Licenced Restaurant of cinema
hear Terry Waite
Open 7 days a week during
(inc. all Bank Holidays except Xmas Day)
530pm - 12 midnight September
Tel: (01793) 770253 Movie Classics at
Takeaway Service now available: 10% discount Virgin Cinemas, Shaw Ridge
Mon 9th Great Expectations (PG)
Tues 10th Brief Encounter (PG)
Somethi Wed 11th Wuthering Heights (U)
Thurs 12th The Sound Of Music (U)
everyone Fri 13th My Darling Clementine (PG)
Mon 16th Yield To The Night (18)
Tues 17th Citizen Cane (PG)
It's an easy drive down to Wed 18th My Fair Lady (U)
Thurs 19th Bridge On The
Thamesdown's golf facilities River Kwai (U)
where you will find: Fri 20th Henry V (U)
Musicals, Comedy and a spectacular
Broome Manor Golf Complex
celebration of cinema at The Arts
o 18 hole course Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town
O 9 hole course Following his sell out appearance Tues 10th, 345pm & 7.45pm
O Driving range at the Swindon Literature Festival Grease (PG)
O Restaurant Highworth Golf Centre in May, ex-Beirut hostage Terry Thurs 12th, 730pm
O Bar o 9 hole course Waite will be speaking at the Oasis The Living Picture Show - combination
Tel: (01793) 532403 o g hole pitch & putt Leisure Centre on Thursday 3 of movie clips & live action
October, 8pm.
O Practice green Sat 14th, 345pm & 7.45pm
Tickets at £2.50 are available
Moredon Par 3 Golf Course o 4 hole practice course from Wesley Owen Books and The Commitments (15)
o 9 hole par 3 course Tel: (01793) 766014 Music, 11 Faringdon Road, Tues 17th, 345pm & 7.45pm
o 3 hole practice area Swindon and the Oasis. Some Like It Hot (PG)
Tel: (01793) 493634 Fri 20th, 345pm & 7.45pm
Early Christmas The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15)
Coate Water Pitch and Putt presents Classic International Movies
at The Arts Centre
o 18 hole pitch & putt Tear Craft Evening Wednesday Wed 11th, 7.45pm Ossessione (PG)
O Mini golf 18 September, 730pm to 9pm
at Wesley Owen Books and Music Fri 13th, 7.45pm Seven Samurai (PG)
o Puffing Green
11 Faringdon Road, Swindon Wed 18th, 7.45pm Los Diaboliques (15)
Tel: (01793) 522837
A chance to buy early Christmas Educational Movies at The Wyvern
Recreation Services presents made under fair conditions in Tues 17th, 1pm Othello (12)
poorer countries and hear about the
THAMESDOWN
BOROUGH COUNCIL r work of Tear Fund in trying to develop Thurs 19th, 1pm Kes (U)
A division of Leisure services Leaflets available at each venue. Details
better trading arrangements. will also be found in the local daily press.