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Irreplaceable TV programmes
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Children's first steps. Birthday parties.
Christenings & Confirmations.
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THE LINK MAGAZINE'S GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON IN AND AROUND SWINDON
DON'T LOSE THOSE MEMORIES
Tel:01793 612187
Mobile: 07940-810733
Inviting young and old to the new Children's Fete e-mail: [email protected]
www.vhstodvd.co.uk
Saturday 9 August, 2pm - 9pm. Faringdon Road Park Unit 2a. Grime to S hin e. G ree n b ndge Road. Swindon
The children's fete, an ``--" categories: Victo-
event last held in 1939, ri an, World War II
takes place again on the and the 1960s.
theme 'linking Swindon's 2. A feature of the Over 2,500 sq. ft. of
culture across the gen- children's fete products for the Artist,
erations.' was the slab of Crafter and Student
Put on by the Mechan- fruit cake given to
ics' Institution then, the each child. Can D.M.C. Main Agency
revival is being organ- you make a cake Daylight Lamps Stockist
ised by volunteers from as good as they Picture Framing
the New Mechanic's In- did before the DIY Framing Supplies
stitution Preservation war?
Trust, the charity trying The 'elder chil- Well worth a visit. Try us!
to save the derelict Me- The fete in the park before World War / dren' will be the Framework Art & Craft
chanics' building in the judges. 63 Pembroke Centre
town centre for community use. Organiser Martha Parry said. To participate, to book a stall or Cheney Manor Trading Estate
The event is free and there is no as this is the first event of its kind for general information call the Swindon SN2 2PC!
Tel/Fax: (01793) 513069
charge for fundraising stalls by for over 60 years we're keen to Mechanics' Trust on 520592.
children's organisations and attract as many children's organi- www.new-mechanics.com Phone for directions. Parkinq.
schools. However donations to the sations as possible. We will be
Mechanics' Trust will be welcome. crossing time and generations in
Attractions include children's Swindon and we would particularly
activities and entertainment, rides. li ke to meet people who were there
food, dance and music from the in 1939 - who we are calling the
1930s to the present, including elder children - to share their
Nebulae, the local band who won memories."
the Diesel Award for the UKs best There are two competitions:
new band in July. 1. The best fancy dress in three

Is it worth £100?

Did you take a picture at the Swindon Summer Festival in July?
The organisers are looking for images that captured the vibrant
energy and colour of the event. The prize is £100 in vouchers from Sight
2 Sound, Regent Circus and entries will be displayed at the Civic Offices
in September. AUGUST 2ND & 3 D
Entries from adults and under 16s are needed by Monday 4 August. LYDIARD COUNTRY PAIRK
Send them with your details to Barbara Dixon. Visual Arts Officer,
SwindonArtscape. Premier House. Station Road. Swindon SN1 1TZ. AIR DISPLAYS
For more information, call her on 466520.
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