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See us on the net @ www.swindonlink.com The Link Magazine • September 1998
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Videos on offer at the local library Dolls house group forms
The summer reading game, Fantastic Voyage, was a great success in As a result of last month's Link article about Carol Timson's passion
all the libraries across Swindon, writes Vicki Moore. for dolls houses, nine West Swindon enthusiasts met on 10 August to
Hundreds of children took part tion is successful, they may be share ideas about their hobby.
and enjoyed the challenge of read- available soon from other libraries The group intend to meet Rose suggested he make a dolls
ing as part of a game as well as for in the Borough. monthly and to go to exhibitions house for their great grandaughter.
pleasure. West Swindon and Swin- Feature films (Premium videos) together, both locally and further One thing led to another and
don Central libraries would like to are just £2.25 for one week's hire. afield. now Tom is adept at making both
thank the volunteers who made it For more information about vid- If you are a dolls house hobbyist houses and furniture. He will only
possible for so many children to eos and other services, call West and would like to join the group, use wood and he also installs min-
take part. Swindon on 465555 or Central li- you can contact Carol on 873857. iaturised wiring to illuminate his
The next event to be supported brary on 463238. Two readers who responded to creations.
by libraries will be, appropriately, New videos in September: last month's feature are Tom and
the National Year of Reading, start- The Saint, Liar Liar, Crucible, Relic, Rose Hilliard, pictured, from
ing inSeptember. This is a govern- Anaconda, Mrs Brown, Spice Eastleaze. Tom has made six dolls
ment led initiative ambitiously World, Dante's Peak, Fifth Ele- houses in the last five years for
aiming to change the nation's atti- ment, Fierce Creatures, Hercules, family and friends.
tude towards reading. Star Trek: First Contact, Wilde, Before retirement, he was a self-
Look out for events around Na- Grosse Point Blank. confessed workaholic carpenter in
tional Poetry Day on 8 October. New 18 certificate videos avail- the exhibition industry, building
This month, instead of publicis- able only from Swindon Central sets at shows and events all over
ing books, we have new videos at library: Scream, Con Air, Quest, Europe. Predictably, retirement Not to be left out, Rose makes
West Swindon. This is to highlight Tales of the City. left him bored and fed up until pipe-cleaner dolls, immaculately
the launch at Swindon Central li- Exhibition: 2 Septemer to 1 Octo- dressed right down to their under-
brary of 18 certificate videos at the ber - Photex '98, students exhibit wear. She says, "my daughter,
beginning of August. If this collec- their photographic work Reader Offer Jackie, loves playing with her
Aromatherapy- everybody seems house and is always bringing in
Wiltshire views on show to be doing it. new ornaments. At Christmas she
The benefits can be enjoyed in decorates it in traditional Victo-
Tootleabrook WI meet in the Community Suite of the Link Centre at
7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome and admission which includes many ways: relax in an aromatic rian style."
Tom builds his houses from
bath, enjoy a soothing massage,
refreshment is £1. On Wednesday 16 September Mr Rumming will
show slides of local Wiltshire views create a fragrant atmosphere in plans but adds his own unique
your home. For those still to dis- touches. He and Rose have joined
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