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Art gives life to new hospital
Along with all the plans to complete Swindon's Great Western Hospital in early November, and the huge BEVIRS
logistical exercise to transfer staff and patients to the new location at Commonhead, artists have been
commissioned to create visually interesting and therapeutic pieces of art around the huge building.
SOLICITORS
The ArtAlive project is funded by
donations to a special section of for Independent
the Evolution Appeal, not by the Financial Advice
tax payer. or from money desig-
g
nated for patient care. See us first fo - impartial guidance
The first work has been commis- on investment and money matters
sioned from nationally known Offices in Swindon,
stained glass artist Amber Hiscote Wootton Bassett and Caine
- a 50 square metre window made Contact Jeremy Angell
up of 24 panels to be mounted in on 01249 814536
the five floor front entrance atrium,
creating a river of vibrant colour in Authorised by the Financial Services
y
Authorit to conduct investment business
front of the 600,000 people expected
to visit the hospital annually.
Swindon and Marlborough NHS
Trust communications director
Chris Birdsall said the window will The front entrance atrium at the WILLIS
make a significant and confident
statement about the role of the Great Western Hospital, site of the
visual arts within healthcare. Amber Hiscote design. left Professionally drawn by
Other major projects include a THE ANDREWS
stained glass window for the chap- Lower Shaw Farm
laincy incorporating multi-faith PARTNERSHIP
themes and uplifting designs for Old Shaw Lane. Shaw
the three internal courtyards ac- Summer Holiday Activity Days A professionally prepared
cessible to patients and staff. for 5 to 12 year olds will can avoid delay and
ArtAlive is professionally man- Tuesday 6th or Wednesday 7th distress for your family
aged by a specialist arts agency, 10.30am to 3.30pm
Artpoint, which has a track record Explore the farm. story walks, art Home visit service:
of commissioning works of art for and crafts. baking, treasure hunt, Single £49.95 • Double £69.95
public spaces. They are also in- feed the hens, collect the eggs. Wear Tel: (01793) 642:245
volved in the Asda-Walmart project old clothes and bring a packed lunch.
as described on page 22. £12. Booking essential, call 771080 www.theandrewsoartnershio.co.uk

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