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Now that we are open again after the restrictions of foot and mouth, do visit Lydiard House to see our new - - . c
exhibition for 2001, Lady Diana Spencer, Artist and Society Belle, writes Sarah Finch-Crisp, keeper of house.
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Lady Di, right, an accomplished cludes prize and admission, runs designs
society artist who shares a com- through half term and a `Mad Hat- A professional website
mon ancestry with the late Diana, ters Ball' is held on 29 May, tickets design and creation service
Princess of Wales, married into £2. A member of the BCS
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newly expanded displays of her Iii Car parking is now free at Lydiard LEARN TO DANCE
the St John family of Lydiard Park
Charges and foot-and-mouth
in the 18th Century. The little blue
dressing room in Lydiard House,
Park. Admission to Lydiard House:
once her private closet, houses
Adults £1.40; under 15s and Gold
works including jasper plaques, Card holders 70p. Under 5s free SARA
A newly expanded cafe opens in
pictures and Wedgwood china the visitor centre in May. Start any week at 7pm
which she designed. A new range The house and formal parkland Monday: Atrium
of cards and gifts based on her is open but the agricultural park- Wednesday: Footplate & Firki
delightful flower paintings will be land remains off limits. There are f.f.i. Ritmo Latino: 812177
available in the gift shop. notices on site to advise about this. Walk in - dance out!
Every Sunday afternoon in May
visitors can see how Lydiard's vol-
unteer needle women are pro- Half term fun for children 11,1
gressing as they embroider beau- 'Hand on Hats' is a new children's
tiful seat covers for the house based amusement in the house begin-
on colour schemes and designs in ning on 26 May. Pose in front of Romeo and
the state rooms. our newly restored mirror in a
The popular exhibition `Lydiard choice of beautifully made period Juliet
Park: The War Years', first shown hats, from gentlemen's beaded
in the house in 1994 is on display in caps to ladies' extravagant straws. b William Shakespeare
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Lydiard Park Visitor Centre. Rare Made by historical dress maker
photographs of the American hos- Barbara Painter, the hats like `Teds Monday 28th to
pital camp set up in anticipation of for Tots' will remain a permanent Wed 30th May,
D Day casualties can be seen feature in the house. An accom-
alongsidethose ofthe GWR Home panying children's trail 'Frills and 7.30pm • £11.50; £9.50
Guard training in the park. Flounces,' tickets £1, which in- (conc. avail.)

Get ready to boogie at the bowl
A whole series of concerts featuring dynamic music from around the
globe are coming to the Old Town Gardens bowl.
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2 June • African Hi-Life 21 July • Brazilian
Albert Nyathi & Imbongi playing Rio carnival comes to Swindon
township jive from Zimbabwe. with Viramundo performing
Imbongi were the hit of WOMAD samba, samba reggae, lambada
2000 and come to Swindon direct and Brazilian funk.
BBC1's The Chuckle Brothers in
from the New Orleans Jazz &
Tickets from the Swindon
Heritage Festival.
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Information Centre Spook Goings On
June 16 • Cajun & Zydeco In advance: Adult: £7; Concs*
Tub thumping Louisiana swamp Family**: Sunday 20th May
£5.50; £22
music from the Zydeco Brothers On the day: Adult £9; Concs* £7, 2pm & 5pm • £7.50 (conc. avail.)
and R Cajun, who have recorded Family**: £27
with and performed for Sir Paul
Groups (10 or more) receive 10%
McCartney. discount on full advanced price
8 July • Salsa *Gold Card Holders, unemployed, 13 WYVERN THEATRE
Bombele Orquestra, featuring O.A.P.s, children under 16 LEISURE BOX OFFICE: (01793) 524481
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Colombian star Luisito Mosquera. **2 adults & 2 children under 16