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Looking forward to lottery support for Lydiard Park regeneration
While the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) considers the £5.5 million bid to restore and develop Lydiard Park, work continues
to draw in the involvement of a wide range of organisations and individuals writes Sarah Finch-Crisp
In early March some twenty-five sentatives of a range of commu-
employees from Innogy at Wind- nityinterestsspentadayatLydiard
mill Hill business park joined mem- Park to examine and discuss the
bers of the public on a lunchtime restoration proposals for the site.
tour of Lydiard Park to find out -` , a The day long workshop, funded by
more about the Lydiard Park the Countryside Agency, plotted
Project. The company's commit- the benefits of the project for the
ment of £70,000 and provision o people of Swindon and the region.
the project newsletter, now widely ''`' ? Those involved included park
distributed across the town. has -. users and volunteer rangers, the
significantly helped to raise the " police, probation and health serv-
profile of the restoration pro . i- ices, members of St Mary's Church
gramme and HLF bid f J in the park, the Friends of Lydiard
In addition government funded f r. t . Tregoz. Greendown School, the
agency Arts and Business have "; University of Bath in Swindon and
set aside £30,000 to support Swin the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
don Council's partnership with The take up on the day was
Innogy. The award endorses the , excellent and it was a privilege to
project's credentials of linking arts I work with such experienced and
and the business community and knowledgeable people. The group
is dependent on Lydiard Park re- = uJf intends to reconvene at intervals
ceiving the HLF backing for which f► 4 as the project develops to ensure
as
the council has applied. 14 that the widest range of commu-
On 12 March eighteen repre- Community representatives who met at Lydiard on 12 March nity interests are represented.

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April

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INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP. Friday 1 pm — 3pm
Marking the European Year of the Disabled, an interactive performance especially for those who have disabilities or
physical difficulties. A funky, jazzy, fun-time session with 'Chip' Bailey and No More Horses' band. Clap your hands, rattle
your keys, even bang a drum and make a rap or two, these guys will make sure you have a really good time. ^? F
Tickets: £4 advance, £5 on the door. Sponsored by Nationwide Building Society.
IT'S THAT JAll SING THING WORKSHOP. Friday 4pm — 6pm
Would you like to sound like Norah Jones, or be as sophisticated as Diana Krall? then this workshop is for you. On the
other hand you might just enjoy singing your lungs up and this is for you too! International Award winning jazz singer. Tina
May brings her talents to Swindon for your benefit. Learn new techniques and skills and a get a few 'hot tips' from one of +''
Britain's finest. Learn a song to sing at the Community Worship on Sunday.
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Tickets: £4 advance, £5 on the door. Sponsored by McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre.
ARE YOU UP FOR SOME HOT SAX WORKSHOP? Saturday 1 Oam — 12noon
With the combined talents and expertise of local jazz teacher Helen Pysanczyn and professional jazz musician Karen
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Community Worship. Open to all ages and abilities and will finish with a pe rformance.
Tickets £4 in advance, £5 on the door. Supported by the University of Bath in Swindon. _-- '-'-nis Rollins
THE JOLLY BROLLY PARADE. MARDI GRAS COMES TO SWINDON TOWN CENTRE.
Saturday 11 am —12.30pm, start at the Cenotaph, Regent Street.
Rain or shine, we will be fine under our jolly brollies! Clowns, entertainers, mascots will mingle amongst the jolly
decorated brolly paraders, led by the zany Erectus Gang from France! Decorate your brollies and join in; you could win
the Best Dressed Brolly prize. A lolly for everyone with a jolly brolly! Free to everyone to join in the fun!
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Tel: 01793 463197
JAllIN IT UP FOR JESUS. Sunday 10am —11.30am mail@swindonarts.org .ul
A Christian service /celebration with a jazz & gospel flavour. Music. hymns, prayers with the local worship group, 'Inspire
Ticket box office: 01793
TLC, Chip Bailey and Rev. John Roe. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of faith 'out there'. Come and join us.
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