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Swindon Wide
North Swindon sculpture decision delayed
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The spectacular steel and glass sculpture proposed for Junction 1 on
Thamesdown Drive featured in the September Link was supposed to go don't want to BUY one?
before Swindon Council's planning committee on 22 September but J,J1en cnll
was withdrawn so that slight design modifications could be made to the • Quality Portraiture
• Specialist Weddings
proposals. The plans will now go before councillors in October or early
November. hae 4,,11 ,wsto• MPA
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Several hundred people viewed
the plans for the sculpture in the
Haydon Centre and the North Swin- Located in Haydon Wick An Established Studio
don Library during September. (01793) 704005 or With An Unrivalled
They were displayed alongside Reputation
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aerial photographs of the area
to see the large selection of
taken by The Link.
Hats to HIRE!
The sculpture designed by Lon-
don based architects Softroom has Make a personal appointment
been commissioned by the devel- to find just the right hat for you The Barn. 116 High St, Blunsdon
opers building 5.500 homes at Site of Special Scientific Interest in
Priory Vale. Priory Vale.
If the plans are passed it would Swindon Artscape Manager
act as a landmark at the gateway Celia Yeoman said the exhibition
and exit of the town between had been agreatsuccess. although
Thamesdown Drive and Cricklade there was some initial confusion
Road. Made of steel, the three as to who was paying for the work.
sided curved design captures the "Once it was made clear that the
Sunday 26th October 11am - 4pm
sweeping lines of Junction 1 as developers are meeting the cost of
seen from the air. the sculpture, the clear majority of Swindon Marriott Hotel
Illuminated glass panels set into people expressed support for it. Pipers Way. Old Town, Swindon
the steel makes references to the The modern, forward looking de-
• Over 40 wedding exhibitors
sign struck a chord; many people
think the sculpture would create a • FREE show entry
new image for Swindon." • Bridal competitions
However, she said that about ten
per cent of comments were nega- For further information, visit the website
tive. "Some people said they did not www.wedding -fayre.co.uk
like the work without giving a specific or call (01793) 840000
reason, whilst others cannot accept
that a private company is going to
pay for it and want the money in-
vested in schools or social services, H
which is not an option." Music By
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www.prioryvale.com Andrew Lloyd Webber
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October harvest market will be Tim Rice
a festival of locally produced food
Local farmers and producers will be flooding into the town centre for
Swindon's Harvest Market to celebrate British Food Fortnight on:
Friday 3 October. 9am to 5pm Council and Wiltshire Food Links.
Saturday 4 October. 9am to 5pm For details. call Cath Rice, Swin-
Sunday50ctoberllamto4pm. don Sustainability Officer for Wilt-
.
shire Wildlife Trust on 526244 or
Stalls along Canal Walk and mail: crice@wiltshire wildlife.org
Wharf Green will be laden with
food showcasing the best from the Beerex will bring
fields and kitchens of the local 23rd Oct - Ist Nov `03
countryside and farms. Jams, together 40 brews
juices. pies. plants. vegetables. A three day beerfestival organised Tickets from £9
fi sh, honey. sausages, eggs. beef, by the Campaign for Real Ale
pork. cheese, cakes... there will (CAMRA) in the former Railway
be something to suit everyone's Museum in Faringdon Road will WYVFR\ 'THFATRF
tastes and shopping baskets. serve the best in beers on: THEATRE SQUARE. SH1 DO\ BOX OFFICE: II79i 524481
This is also the chance to meet
• Thursday 16October, 7pmto 11 pm
the producers of all this bounty
• Friday 17 October, 12noon to
who will be happy to answer ques-
3pm: 7pm to 11 pm
ti ons or offer advice about their
goods. • Saturday 18 October, 12noon to
3pm; 7pm to 11 pm
Face painters, musicians and
animals from Roves Farm will also Forty different real ales and ci-
be an attraction on Saturday and ders will be on tap. along with food
Sunday. and a dietician will be on and music.
hand during Saturday to offer free Entry for the Friday evening ses- 1
advice on food and healthy eating. sion is by ticket in advance. Pay on
The event is organised by a part- the door at other times.
nership which includes Swindon Call 520592 for details.