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On the Wootton Bassett to Purton Road
The family pubjust 2
miles west of Swindon
Beer garden
Childrens' play area
Freshly prepared
THE LINK MAGAZINE'S GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON IN AND AROUND SWIND Home-made food
Vegetarian menus
Swindon Street Festival 4 Traditional Sunday roast
Excellent beers and wines
Swindon town centre will be alive and vibrating this summer with the
sights and sounds of the 1998 Swindon Street Festival - the fourth of Tel: 01793 852357
its kind, writes Alison Bruce.
From Thursday 6 August to Sun- Remember, the 'Swindon Street
day 9 August, be ready to amazed Festival is free, whether you par- DEVELOPMENT I ii
and amused by musicians, come- ticipate, just watch or enjoy some
dians, acrobats, magicians, stun- entertainment while you shop.
fling costumes, spontaneous au- Whatever your preference, it's THROUGH Divi!
dience participation, dancers, py - worth a visit to the town centre.
rotechnics and an array of both Our drama programme is designed to develop ongoing
static and mobile artistes. confidence, self-esteem and communication skills
From 11am to 3pm daily, there
will be something for everyone PRIMARY CLASSES: Children find our classes fun and highly
from 5 year olds to 95 year olds, motivating and parents everywhere are delighted with the results
whether you are an art lover or not. YOUTH THEATRE: Our stimulating Theatre Arts programme provides
Festival programmes are avail- teenagers with a unique opportunity for personal development
able free from tourist information
points, libraries, leisure outlets and Classes now enrolling at Link Centre, Croft Sports Centre, Wroughton
hotels giving a detailed guide of the
daily performances and other at- Helen O'Grady For further details, please phone
tractions over the four day period. Principal Jenny Hatch
Also, look out for the black and CHILDREN'S DRAMA ACADEMY on 01672 520 528
yellow Nickelodeon Rugrats com-
petition leaflet. Fill in a few ques-
tions about the Street Festival and
you could be a winner. SUMMER COMPUTING

Worth a laugh COURSES!
The Crazy Chicken Comedy Club meets monthly at Mackenzie's in Wood
Street, Old Town for a evening of happiness, hilarity and hernias. Stand Don't know enough about computers?
up characters on the comedy circuit attempt to extract a laugh out of the Got some spare time this August?
audience, and there's a chance for budding comics to cut their teeth in the
open mic spots. Why not use it to gain a
Tickets in advance £3.50 from Mackenzie's, the Town Hall Studios, or
from 01672 541015,; £4 on the door. Computing Qualification in
less than a month!
Photos to view The courses can be designed to fit around your

Three free photographic exhibitions summer plans! Daytime or evenings to suit YOU
in Swindon well worth a visit: at our North Swindon Technology Centre - Moredon
The Gallery at the National
Monuments Record Centre, ENROL NOW!
Churchward: Gems from photo-
graphic history to tie in with Photo
'98 - the year of the photographic RSA Computer Competence Level 1
and electronic image (30 hours study) or
Royal Photographs at Lydiard RSA Computer Competence Level 2
House. Pictures celebrating the (30 hours study)
Queen's visit to the house on 7
November last year. Includes Only £50 to include examination fee and course materials
photos' donated by The Link.
For further information or to enrol call
Black and white images of July's
Old Town Testival by Neil Brooks (01793) 525554
and Bob Lincoln. Wyvern Theatre,
Foyer. New College Heiston Road, Park North,
Swindon
- Swindon, SN3 2LA
Left: 'Servants,' from the NMR
collection New College exists solely to provide high quality education and training to the whole community