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Small scale house exhibition
Whether you are an avid miniatur- periods, Tudor to modern, some S"TmON
ist or just like dolls houses, don't made by local craftsmen who will
miss the first local Four Seasons undertake special commissions. MODELS & GAMES
dolls, dolls houses and miniatures You will find every possible re-
show at the Hilton Hotel on Sun- quirement, from soft furnishings, NOW IN STOCK
day 16 August, 10am to 4pm. carpets and furniture to food and
It features dolls houses of all accessories on display. scale Dolls Houses,
Furniture & Accessories
Calling keen dolls house people r
Dolls house hobbyist Carole for a dolls house. Now she spends I 20% OFF all Dijon furniture & lighting on I
Timson from Nine Elms sent an e- every spare moment working on a [production of this voucher (Valid until 31 Aug 98) J
mail recently to the swindonlink nine roomed Georgian miniature.
web site wanting to make contact From mitring the corners of 49 FLEET STREET, SWINDON
with other miniatures enthusiasts. minute skirting boards and fitting
As a child, Carole longed vainly a miniature kitchen to electrifying Tel: 617302
candelabras, Carole has become a
dab hand at DIY in 1/12 scale.
Carole, left, finds it utterly com-
pelling. "This has become such a
fascinating hobby that I get with- Old Town Miniatures
drawal symptoms when time is
short and I cannot busy myself in
making something for the dolls Proprietors:
house. Even my husband takes an
interest and makes things for me." Bill & Pauline Campbell
Carole is keen to hear from any-
one interested in forming a group
to share ideas and help each other.
She can be contacted via The Link 23 Devizes Road, Old Town,
on 872282. Swindon, Wilts SN 1 4BH

Long term blooming good idea Telephone: 01793 534998

The last of the wedding cake has
been eaten, the dress has been
folded away, memories and a pho-
tographs of the special day remain.
But, what if you could capture
that day by preserving your bou- FOUR 5EA50N5
quet for many years to come?
Enter Jan Haugh from Peatmoor,
who, working under the name of
Flowers Forever, uses a technique
which allows her to preserve bou-
quets and other floral tributes in
3D without pressing them. DOLLS,
Flowers are treated with two
special processes over a period of
several weeks which leaves the flo- DOLLS HOUSES
ral creation in its original form,
displayed in a domed wall-frame.
Head-dresses, corsages, button- Contact Jan on 01793 881991 to a
holes and sugarcraft flowers can find out how to keep those special
also be given the 3D treatment. memories alive.
MINIATURES SHOW
Your wedding bouquet
preserved and framed in 31D Hilton National Hotel Swindon

A beautiful keepsake of your most Junction 16, M4, Lydiard Fields
memorable day Sunday 16th August

Also available for corsages, buttonholes,
silklsugarcraft flowers and other floral tributes Admission: 10.00am - 4.00pm
No pressing involved
Adults: £2.50. Seniors: £2.00
A unique service by
lou'ers Jan Haugh on 01793 881991 Accompanied children: £1.00
oreler.
Call anytime