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Santa in STEAM Don't ignore I Russian Christmas PHILIP STONE

The big bearded one makes his first the Mechanics connexion
visit to STEAM on three weekends 'Experts' at STEAM have managed Swindon's Russian speaking group PAINTER &
in December when he will be to snub a major historical institution meets for a festive get together on
meeting children in his grotto. in Swindon. Friday 8 December, 8pm, at The DECORATOR
There will To be found inside the STEAM White Hart, Oxford Road, Stratton.
also be some education pack for teachers, Newcomers with an interest in For a high standard
great 'looking published in mid-November is a Russia and the langauge are always of work
and making' map directing pedestrians from the welcome. To find out more, call
activities with new museum to the cottage in the 337113 or 01793 491003 or email References available
the Christmas Railway Village, past a building russianconnexion @ hotmail.com Telephone now for a
Wacky Loco. marked the 'former GWR museum',
SantawilI be in and past a 'derelict building.' Christmas fundraising FREE ESTIMATE
his grottoon2 Turn to page 37 for fayres and
and 3; 9 and Tel: 870515 or
10; 16 and 17 bazaars, craft and coffee Mobile 0374 - 208527
December. mornings
On Friday 8
December the Salvation Army Band -
will be leading a carol conce rt to LtkMAR SERVICES
celebrate the first Christmas, with
warm refreshment and mince pies. Martha Parry, trustee of the New
On Saturday 9 December expe rt Mechanics Institution Preservation For all types of central heating
Mike Hanscomb brings the STEAM Trust, which is trying to save the
signal box to life with a talk about building, said, "it is very and plumbing repairs
the vital work of the signalman. disappointing that the council want
Former engine drivers, firemen and to eliminate the Mechanics, rather System updates & new controls, New showers & fitted bathrooms
railway workers will be talking about than identify it properly." All types of wall and floor tiling
working'inside'the Swindon works. She also drew attention to the
On Saturday 16 December the incorrect description of the For quality workmanship from a local
Salisbury & District Gauge 1 Mechanics in the pack which established company contact
Association will be displaying their attributes it to the GWR. "Research
model railway layouts. shows that it was the workers who Brian Jenkins
It's a busy time at STEAM and were the driving force in establishing 01793 725454
everyone is invited to join in with the the Mechanics with the GWR only
seasonal fun. making a contribution," she said. Mobile: 0798 9102703

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