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Copperbox set out to conquer the world of weddings

Peatmoor based jewellers Copperbox are well on the way to making the tiara the 'must have' accessory for the millennium.
Established in September 1997, seen the launch of four ranges. Swindon jewellers, Deacons of Old hundreds of stands. We really
Copperbox design and handcraft The Millennium Solar Crystal Town. 'Petite Cu Tiara"'" a range of don't know what to expect."
tiaras. Their work combines sim- Collection has been taken up by bridal tiaras, offers co-ordinated To find out more about
plicity and style and is all hand pieces for brides and bridesmaids Copperbox, call 879974.
twisted and tied, with no solder- and cufflinks for the groom. A
ing. It has attracted the attention new fun range, 'Doowdles', has
of celebrities such as Denise Van been designed for local shop Pur- Do you have a special
Outen, who wore several pieces ple Gherkin. occasion to go to?
whilst presenting Channel 4's Big And 'Molten Copper" offers a Do you want a special hat,
Breakfast. range of handcrafted designer ti-
Partners Tina Kelly and Jihane aras for young clubbers at afford- but don't want to buy one
Ghandour met whilst on an NVQ able prices. to wear just once?
Childcare and Education course at "We are thrilled that Deacons You n ed
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Swindon College. Jihane had pre- . have taken our range," said Tina. to visit . . PL^l
viously studied Interior Design, a ^ "It's a huge accolade." T ^ 1e Hatter
whilst Tina was working with chil- Having already exhibited at
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dren with special needs at Holy - r o events at both Blunsdon House and 39 Bath VRooad,
Family Infants School. They have the De Vere, Tina and Jihane are Old Town, Swindon
spent two years developing their now preparing for the world's big-
range and building confidence in gest bridal trade show at Harro- to see our exciting range
their product. 1999 has already l0 gate in September. of hats for hire
"More than 6,000 people are ex- For a personal appointment,
Big achievement in small art pected to attend and there will be telephone (01793) 704005.
A local artist with no formal training has just been accepted into a P
prestigious society for miniaturists.
Hair ez Tanning
Sonia Leggett, from Nine Elms, wide. It only accepts submissions
below, is exhibiting four pictures at of the highest quality. n ^ SrttldiU
the Hilliard Society's Exhibition Sonia developed an interest in ^J Abbey Meads
for the second year running, the floral miniatures three years ago, Village Centre
requirement for membership. The soon after starting evening classes. Tel: 704800
society, named after a great Eliza- Miniatures are defined as being
bethan miniaturist, was formed in rectangular paintings smaller than Also In Wroughton i'
1981 and has 300 members world- 4"x6" or circular works no more
than 4.5" in diameter. Much of
Sonia's work is under 2".
"I like painting flowers and feel
I can express myself through AD®WPAR
smaller pictures," she said. "The
work is painstaking and demand- NURSERY & PRE-PREP
ing, but I find it relaxing. Fine Individual Care
detail is painted with the aid of a
magnifying glass." Individual learning at
Sonia, who works full time as a Prior Park Preparatory School
secretary in a busy office, exhibits Cricklade, Wiltshire f
locally through the Wroughton Art
Society and the Liddington Art For children aged 6 months to 7 years
Group. She is planning a print run (out of school and holiday provision 7.45am - 6pm)
of greeting cards from her paint- Please contact Shelagh Hanbury B.Ed (Hons)
ings in the near future.
Her work can be seen online at: Rajvindar Kular B.A (Hons)
www.tdpmedia.co.uk /
soniap.html

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