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AT YOUR LIBRARY 15
Make a resolution. Visit the library soon.
A very Happy New Year to all our customers
from the staff at West Swindon library, writes Vicki Moore.
If you do not use the library, you find the information you need, 9. Exhibitions are held almost Q^S^merci
then perhaps 98 is the year to give or put you in touch with someone every month. These range from
it a try! who can help. local artists work to Amnesty In-
1.It's free to join the library. We 5. Libraries are a place to work ternational, to work by college stu-
just need to see some proof of ad- or to relax. No-one will say Shhh, dents. There is always something FRENCH LESSONS
dress (e.g. a drivers licence or util- so if you need access to the infor- different to see.
ity bill), then you can borrow from mation to make a project or report 10. Oh, did I mention libraries • Age range 5 - 85
any Swindon library. just right, then look no further. also have books? Lots of different • From first words to GCSE
2. You can borrow up to 8 items 6.If the item that you want is not titles to suit you, whatever your • Taught by French native
• Classes from home and in
at a time for a maximum of 3 weeks. available at a Swindon library then taste. Something light for a bit of local schools, after school
We will renew books by telephone you can request it for just 75p, relief, something current for those and in holidays
if you cannot come in. even if we have to search the whole who want to know. Contact Pascale Watson
3. Libraries have so many differ- country for the item. Just ask at the library if you want
ent types of material - videos, CDs 7. You can take a copy for your- help or advice about any of the
music and spoken word cassettes self of relevant information using
are all available for hire. We have the photocopier. This can save
special large print books for those time if you have lots of work to do,
with visual impairments. or if you do not have time to work THE RIDGEWAY SCHOOL
4. Information is available on in the library.
just about any subject you can think 8. There is a storytime for under Inverary Road, Wroughton
of: local clubs and groups, to large 5s every Wednesday between Swindon SN4 9DJ
companies. In fact, for anything llam and 11.30am. Just come
you think is important we will help along and join an informal group. A range of accommodation for
private hire at competitive prices
New Books in January:
Available for conferenc s, meetings,
Jessica Blair The Seaweed Gatherers Two sisters try to unravel a past
feud between 2 families. wedding receptions, dances/discos, private parties,
Michael Dobbs The Buddha of Brewer Street. Thomas Goodfellowe is a jumble sales, small clubs, etc.
back bench MP with a tumultuous personal life and an investigators
habit which constantly lands him in trouble. Whatever your needs, for details of prices etc,
Clive Egleton Operation Sovereign. Frank Waldron stumbles into a please contact: The Lettings Manager
spectacular gold bullion hijack whilst dodging the FBI and extradition Tel: 01793 812824 • Fax: 01793 815065
from Hong Kong.
Colin Forbes The Sisterhood. Paula Grey witnesses the murder of a key
German statesman. Could the veiled woman seen leaving the murder
location be a member of the shadowy sisterhood? BURDENS
Pamela Oldfield Lady of the Night. Gussie Malone is a high-class
member of the worlds oldest profession, travelling aboard The
Mauretania. On the lookout for business, she encounters the only man
she ever loved.
Mary Jane Staples The Family at war. The story portrays the experiences
of wartime London and the homecoming soldiers.

It's time to write
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A £5 entry fee and some creative time could win you £1,000 in a
Swindon short story writing competition.
The Burmah Castrol staff char- ceiving £300 and £200 respectively. Zanussi Washing Bosch Dishwasher
ity group in conjunction with Read- Each winner will also be presented machine FL 1282 SGS4012
er's Digest is looking for entries to with a Reader's Digest Universal £399 £319
the 1998 competition which closes Dictionary. The winners and
on 31 March. The first prize is guests will be invited to a recep-
£1,000 with second and third re- tion at Burmah Castrol House to
receive their prizes.
Sponsored charity The stories can be on any theme,
bridge tournament but must be between 1,500 and
1,800 words, and double line space
Saturday 24 Janua ry, 10am -
typed on single sided A4 paper.
4.30pm at the Civic Offices
The judges, local personalities,
in aid of the Mayor's chosen charity. writers and the sponsors, will look
The charity cup will be awarded for creativity and originality in the
to the team scoring the most'WE' entries. So don't wait to the last Philips Widescreen Pro Logic TV
points on the Chicago system. minute; start composing and send £699.99
For entry forms contact councillors, in your work early.
Phil Rashid or Michael Barnes on 872803 For details and entry form, SAEs BURDENS ELECTRONICS
or 614511 by 17 January. £5 entry fee, 160 County Road, Swindon
to June Husking, Burmah Castrol
bu ffet lunch and tea/coffee included. Staff Charity Group, Short Story
The Mayor Cllr Maurice Fanning Competition, Burmah Castrol, Pip- Tel: 529050
will be taking part. ers Way, Swindon SN3 IRE.