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Stained Glass - a view through time Learn to speak out
Eight hundred years of stained glass have gone on show in photographs, The Swindon Speakers Club aims to help its members develop and
in a new exhibition at the National Monuments Record Centre, close to practice effective speaking skills.
the Great Western Outlet Village. Club members make speeches, both prepared and impromptu, and
As well as being an a rtform, stained glass gives a unique historical help is given in the use of voice, gestures and humour. Members learn
insight into the development of religious beliefs and eve ryday life. to chair meetings, speak to camera, evaluate their presentations and
The exhibition in The Galle ry is being held in conjunction with the help each other with constructive advice for improvement. In February,
Stained Glass Museum at Ely, which has lent two original pieces for there will be audience interaction and prepared speech workshops.
display. The atmosphere, at twice monthly meetings in the Crosslink Centre,
On 19 Februa ry, expe rt researcher Sarah Brown will give a lecture on Stratton St Margaret is friendly and encouraging; everyone can partici-
the study, interpretation and recording of stained glass. Tickets are pate and build their confidence to speak competently both at work and
available from the Gallery or by calling 414797. socially. To find out more, call Julia Wright on 770986.

More writers welcome

A dozen people have requested entry forms to this year's Burmah Castrol
staff charity writing competition as a result of articles in the last two
editions of The Link, according organiser June Hosking.
The competition closes on 31 March. Stories can be on any theme, but
must be between 1,500 and 1,800 words, and double line space typed
on single sided A4 paper. The entry fee is £5 and the first prize is £1,000.
The second and third prizes are £300 and £200 respectively and each
winner will also be presented with a Reader's Digest Universal Dictionary.
The winners and guests will be invited to a reception at Burmah Castrol
House to receive their prizes.
The judges, local personalities, writers and the sponsors, will look for
creativity and originality in the entries. So don't wait to the last minute;
start composing and send in your work in good time.
For details and entry form, SAEs to June Hosking, Burmah Castrol
Staff Charity Group, Short Story Competition, Burmah Castrol, Pipers
Way, Swindon SN3 1 RE.
Right, last year's winner Caroline Wormold receives her prize from Ruth
Rendell's Inspector Wexford, actor George Baker

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