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This year all Swindon Borough libraries invite you on a fantastic
voyage writes librarian, Vicki Moore cecte4#t 4
On Thursday 13 August there are four books or listened to the tapes
workshops at West Swindon li- you get an invitation to a party,
brary for would-be animators to where you will be presented with
create plasticine models and make a certificate. THE. NAME FOR HAIR
them come to life with animation Take part from 4 August at West
techniques. There are two sessions: Swindon library, until the end of • CAREINSHAW
• 10.30am to 1pm for 8 to 11 year the month. If you select a book or
olds tape you do not like, change it for
• 130pm to 4pm for 12 to 15 year something else. You won't have At the beginning of May, Shaw Salon in Shaw Village Centre
olds. time to be bored this summer.
Places at £1.50 each are limited to Magician Jack Stephens will be was taken over by Duncans, a name well known locally for
12 per session, so book early. appearing on Wednesday 26 Au- some 25 years.
The Fantastic Voyage reading gust at three different libraries:
game offers all children the oppor- • lOam Upper Stratton, tel: 464495 Salon proprietor Maria Duncan trained in London and has
tunity to read their way through • 11.30am Liden, tel: 464504 worked with some of the top names in hairdressing both at
the library. • 1 .3Opm Wroughton, tel: 464496 home and around the world.
Simply register at your nearest Tickets are £1 each, available in
library then select a book or story advance from each venue or on the
tape. When you have finished, tell door, subject to availability.
the story to the staff or special help- For more information contact the
ers and you collect a bookmark, venue, or West Swindon library
then read on! Once you have read on our new number: 465555.
New books in August
Tom Clancy Rainbow six Ex-navy Danielle Steel The kione and I -
SEAL John Clark, known from sev- Stephanie had a rat of a husband.
eral of Clancy's novels as "the dark After 13 years of marriage and two
side of Jack Ryan," features in children she was devastated when
Clancy's most extraordinary novel. he left her for a younger woman.
Mary Higgins Clark You belong to A spur-of-the-moment trip to Paris
me Susan Chandler was thrilled changes everything.
that her beautiful sister was to Also published this month:
marry such a nice man. But soon Barbara Taylor Bradford A sudden
after the couple leave on an ex- change of heart
tended honeymoon, Susan stum- Patricia Cornwell Point of origin
bles on some disturbing informa- Dick Francis Field of thirteen: short
tion about her new brother-in-law. stories
Elvi Rhodes Spring music Naomi's Stephen King Bag of bones
husband asks for a divorce. Ruth Rendell A sight for sore eyes The Duncan's team from left, assistant Jo Court,
Gradually she begins to appreci- stylists, Laura Pearce, Olga Hladusz, Yvonne Marvell
ate the changes and even to enjoy Exhibitions
them, for the first time she can do 1 to 29 August: New College stu- Currently we have three qualified stylists with a wealth of
what she likes and make her own dents exhibit their photographic experience with all hair types and who will offer friendly
friends. work. professional advice regarding new styles, perms, colour or
problem hair.
Still time to send in stories Hair care products used are Schwarzkopf Professional which
Lydiard Life, a book crammed with Now Lydiard Life 2000 is being is also available for retail sale.
150 pages of local anecdotes, sold planned for publication next
out within a three months when it Spring. "Originally we did not ex- Our aim is to offer everyone from toddler to senior citizen a
was published a year ago. pect to publish a second book, but professional, friendly, value for money service.
Editor Christine Saunders said the stories just keep coming. This
that the editing team were amazed time we're planning for about 260 We have senior citizen concessions on Tuesday and Wednes-
by the response. "It was lovely that pages, but the absolute deadline for
there was so much interest. I have submissions is November." day and late opening on Thursday and Friday.
calls every week and have to refer She already has a hilarious arti-
people to the library." cle from Ken Saunders, the grand- Complimentary refreshments are part of our service and we
son of a gypsy family who camped also offer free consultations.
Beatles band in a caravan behind the Sun Inn.
And then there's the piece about So, when you next book a hair appointment, think Duncan's.
• play for charity local bully George Strange, who
Britain's top Beatles tribute band, lived in the village in the 1860s,
4c2 Stdi,o
The Ludwig Beatles, from Swindon, who fathered about a dozen chil- tC4g
• Play a charity dance in aid of dren by different local girls.
Age concern Swindon Anyone living locally is welcome
to send in an article. Recollections Shaw Village Centre
Grange Community Centre, of games and pranks played from
Stratton Friday 28 August, before the days of computers and Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon
8pm to 11.30pm television are of particular interest.
• TIckits £6 from 723592 or the Christine Saunders, Lydiard Life, Tel: 874825
Age Concern Shop, 51 Fleet Street Greensand, Lydiard Millicent,
Swindon, SN5 9LP. 10