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Swindon Wide
Carnival time I Outdoor Shakespeare 1

Former England cricketer Roland Butcher will join Swindon's Mayor I Heartbreak Productions make their annual visit to Lydiard Park on 19
coun Derek Benfield, to launch Swindon's very own Afro-Caribbean i and 20 July with two rumbusteous performances of the Bard's favourite
carnival in Buckhurst Park, Walcot on Saturday 12 July, 12noon to 9pm. i comedies.
King Tubbys, the top carnival The after carnival party will take ! On Saturday 19th, the much
sound system in London will be place in Drove Social Hall between loved Midsummer Night's Dream
playing reggae and soul and atropi- 10pm and 4am. turns the lawn in front of Lydiard
cal mix of calypso and soca music The big attraction is one of the House into an enchanted grove
will be provided by The Ebony steel superstars of reggae music, where comedy, magic. charm, ro-
band. Gregory Isaacs. Sounds will be mance and exotic, ethereal quali-
Afro Caribbean food will be in provided by King Tubbys and also ties combine to make a story 'more
plentiful supply and also stalls sell- a leading SOCA DJ from Reading. i strange than true.'
ing CDs, clothes and arts and crafts. Tickets are £12 and only avail- For centuries the play has been
and a bouncy castle. able on the door. held in great affection by young
and old. its dark. mystrical quali-
The Ebony steel band to liven up Afro-Caribbean carnival
ties set against bawdy, rustic hu-
mour make it both visually and
textually appealing. But this year,
Heartbreak put a 21st Century twist
on it: don't expect doublet and hose Tickets: £8 and £4 for juniors
or a heaving Elizabethan bodice. before 13 July and £9/£5 after that
Political correctness is swept date. from Lydiard House during
away on 20 July when John Falstaff opening hours, or on the gate if
and his outrageous friends show available,
us how to enjoy life in The Merry
Wives of Windsor. above. WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS
This raucous comedy abounds FOR ONE OF THE PLAYS
with exuberant game playing and Name one character from either
larger than life characters. There Midsummer Night's Dream or The
are midnight frolics, mistaken iden- Merry Wives of Windsor.
There's a very warm welcome tities. jealousy, a capacious laun-
dry basket accommodating all man- Send your name and address to
to all our customers ner of antics, and fast and furious The Link, Papermakers House,
Be rp ro p for a farce of ex Westlea, Swindon SN5 7BD by
11 July.
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N ine E iris 1 ublic louse action. 1 1 1 traordinary proportions.
Old Shaw Lane, Nine Elms Outdoor Shakespeare 2
Now under new management 1 Take a trip into the country for a picnic in the grounds of a beautiful
Cotswold manor house and enjoy a lively performance of Much Ado
-A Traditional fine ales About Nothing
An extensive beer garden The Meysey Players will be pre- pinata, a tall, green paper donkey
^t Free pool nights - Tuesdays senting the play between 3 and 6 filled with sweets, and traditional
July in the grounds of Ampney St Mexican wide brimmed sun hats.
Quiz nights with jackpot round - Thursdays
Mary Manor, off the A41 7 between Ticket prices range from £8 to
Karaoke - monthly. Next date: Saturday 5th July Fairford and Cirencester. Distin- £13.50 depending on the day and
Charity raffle and race night: Saturday 12th July guished TV and theatre director the type of seating required - fixed
,t Functions catered for Roger Jenkins (The Onedin Line. or lawn picnic space.
Poldark and Howard's Way), gives Performances are at 8pm and
NEW DINING ROOM NOW OPEN this enchanting comedy the 'Tex- 3pm for the Saturday matinee.
Mex' treatment. Gates open for picnics two hours
Due to popular demand the dining room at the Nine Elms
To give the production the au- beforehand. There will be a cash
is now open for business.
thentic mix of old and new world, a bar.
Our new head chef Warren Fuller crew from RAF Lyneham helped Tickets are available from the
has over 9 years experience working the players by taking a bus into Cirencester Tourist Information
in top quality hotels and restaurants, Mexico whilst on exercise in Cali- Office or from the Box Office on
including The Savoy, London and fornia with their Herculus to buy a 01285 850158.
The Carlton, Bournemouth. Dominic Valentine. who plays Dogberry, with Emily Jenkins, who plays
Examples from our menu Hero picking up their Mexican kit from RAF Lyneham
Starters
Moules Marinere
Creme de Vieulle
Smoked Salmon wrapped
Poached Egg on a bed of Rocket
Mains
Roast Rack of Lamb
Red Snapper We look forward to you
Wild mushroom, asparagus & sampling our extensive
riccotta risotto and frequently changing
Desserts lounge and bar menu
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding Book your table now
Rum & Vanilla Creams 01793 770442