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Family events/ Swindon &
Graham
children's workshops Cricklade Railway
McCallion
until Sunday 2 September Wiltshire's only standard
Build an Engine. Contribute towards PHOTOGRAPHIC gauge heritage railway
the biggest steam engine mosaic in STUDIO
the world. Normal admission charges. Vintage Weekend
STEAM WEDDINGS 11th & 12th August
until 2nd September PORTRAITS
What the Butler Saw. Help the COMMERCIAL
butler find what the naughty servants
have left around the house? For5-11 \a
year olds. £1. Lydiard House 1I .
until 2nd September
The Barn, 116 High Street
Picture Postcards. Follow a trail of
Blunsdon, Swindon
old Swindon postcards. Free. Swin- Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane
The Honda Imps at the Uffington
don Museum & Art Gallery Swindon. Tel: (01793) 711615
White Horse Show
Monday 6th, 1 pm - 9.30pm
Lanterns on the Lake for World Bank Holiday 26 & 27 August
Peace Day. Lantern- making work- Uffington White Horse Show ' 444 H^Z4 s
shops, 1 pm - 9pm (£1.50), bring an Arena events, animals. historic vehi- eW e ' w
evening picnic, lanterns lit at9.30pm. cles, craft stalls, country pursuits and
Coate Water, organised by Swindon lots more. The show, now in its 30th Enjoy this creative, relaxing pastime j
Ranger Service, tel: 771419 year, raises money for local charities at our friendly studio. ' ®®
and community organisations. £5
Tuesdays 7th, 14th & 21st No skills are needed; we teach the
Shunters Club. Help make a bridge. adults, £2 pensioners and children, techniques to achieve a professional result.
Come to one or all sessions. For 6- £10 family ticket. For details * Classes for all - day and evening
10 year olds, Under 8's must be www.whitehorseshow.co.uk or call
accompanied. Normal admission 01367 820393. * Children's parties and classes
charges. STEAM * Painting evenings for you, your friends, clubs and societies
Fundraising
Wednesday 8th, 2pm - 4pm * An extensive range of greenware and bisk
Here's one I made earlier
Saturday 4th, 10.30am - 2pm * Paints, glazes, brushes and all ceramic accessories
What can you make with plastic bot-
Indoor sale with stalls, fabrics, tom- * Free parking
tles, egg cartons etc For 5-11 year bola, books, bric-a-brac, in aid of
olds. £2. Swindon Museum & Art Good Companions group funds. 10p. Call in person, or by phone, for further details. Chris and Tina,
Gallery, booking advised Unit 40A Okus Trading Estate (near PMH). Tel: 01793 431837
Toothill Community Centre
Mon 13th to Fri 17th, 10am - 4pm
Sunday 26th
Art Week Summer School for 9 to Boot Sale. Held every last Sunday
14 year olds. Art, music and per- in the month. Cars £5, vans £7, no
formance workshop with participants need to book. Prospect Hospice, FOUR SEASONS
preparing a theatre production to be Wroughton
staged at 7pm, Friday 17th. £60,
Arts Centre, booking essential
Wednesday 15th and Exhibitions
Thursday 16th, 2pm - 4pm
` ' West Swindon Library
Print a T-shirt. For 5-11 year olds.
to Friday 10th
£4.50. Swindon Museum & Art Gal- Glass Ceramics by Sue Reynolds DOLLS,
lery, booking essential
Wednesday 1st to Friday 31st
Sunday 19th, 1 pm - 4.30pm Digital Art by Brian Exton
Who dunnit? It's the 1930s and a DOLLS HOUSES
murder has taken place. Join cos- The Gallery, National Monuments
Record Centre
tumed characters in solving the clues
Works of Worship
and determining 'Who did it', before El
the murdererstrikes again. £5/group The works of medieval craftsmen -
(max 5 in a 9 roue under 8s must be see page 19
accompanied). Lydiard House & Park Wyvern, Lower Foyer MINIATURES SHOW
Wednesday 22nd, 2pm - 4pm 31 July to 26 August
Sacred Sites by Anne Radu
Poster Colour Challenge Paint a
Figurative and abstract mixed media
picture in the beautiful surroundings Hilton National Hotel Swindon
paintings which explore images of
of Lydiard Park. For 5- 11 year olds.
£2. Lydiard House, booking advised White Horses and other sacred sites
in Wiltshire Junction 16, M4, Lydiard Fields
Saturday 25th
Meet the Railway Workers. Join Wyvern, Harlequin Bar
former engine drivers, firemen and 27 July to 27 August Sunday 19th August
railway workers to find out about life Adventures in the Dark ...room
'i nside' the Swindon Works. Normal Photography students from New 10.00am - 4.00pm
admission charges. STEAM College explore printing techniques:
see for yourself what develops
Saturday 25 August to
Sunday 2 September Arts Centre Admission
All the fun of the seaside. Head for 7- 24 August Adults: £2.50 Seniors: £2.00
the pier, try out the games, make a Expressions Unlimited
souvenir GWR flag and complete the Selection of bold artwork in mixed nn ;^ ° ni Accompanied children: £1.00
competition trail. Normal admission media from six artists who meet at
charges. STEAM The Arts Centre