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display in North Swindon: 27 August - 19 September

"Junction 1 provides entry and exit points to the newest part of the town
and to older areas of Swindon. Drivers experience the sweeping curves from
one direction and a single dimension. From above, the junction is a thing of
beauty."
The Swindon intersection is one of only two or three in the world where
traffic passes on the 'wrong side.'
Chris added that the design also uses references to Orchis Morio, the rare
green winged orchid to be found at the Haydon Site of Scientific Interest on
the western edge of Priory Vale. which has been adopted as the logo for
marketing the housing development. "The shape reaching into the sky has
taken on a floral form whilst the lighting from within draws on the colours of
the orchid. It will be a different experience every time you pass because each
side has its own form which will reflect light and shadow at different times
of the day."
Asked if the Junction 1 sculpture could become Swindon's Angel of the
North. he said he hoped the design would be as well received as Anthony
Gormley's huge winged metal figure close to Newcastle. "I hope our work Is your house in our collection? .
will stimulate a celebration of Swindon." The aerial pictures can be seen via www.swindonlink.com
Swindon Council's public art officer Celia Yeoman said the proposed Copies are for sale. Details on the site.
sculpture would generate a lot of interest in the town. "Swindon Borough
Council is delighted that the Priory Vale Consortium is supporting the
Council's Public Art Policy and funding this major project. The sculpture is Swindon & Cricklade Railway
quite breathtaking and could generate renewed national interest in Swin-
don's commitment to public art." 25th Anniversary Celebrations
www.softroom.com www.prioryvale.com www.swindonartscape.com
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September
The Junction 1 sculpture will be put before Swindon Council's First locomotive across the River Ray on our new extension
planning committee on 22 September. The designs, alongside towards Mouldon Hill. Ceremonial crossing at 2pm on Saturday
The Link aerial photographs of North Swindon, can be seen at:
First public steaming of newly restored - ex-GWR Hall Class 790:3 Foremarket Hall
Haydon Centre Guest locomotive - ex Port Talbot Railway/GWR 0-6-0 Saddle Tank 813
Wednesday 27 August to Sunday 31 August inclusive, 1 Oam - 10pm. Trains every 20 minutes from 11 am to 5pm TO 1w rnoPO e aNe
Wednesday 27 August 6pm to 8pm. Meet Swindon Borough Council's Admission - adult £3.50; child/senior £2;
family £10 (includes Day Rover for unlimited rides) ^ SWINDON
Public Art Officer Celia Yeoman to discuss the proposed sculpture.
Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane. Swindon
North Swindon Library, North Swindon District Centre
Tel: (01 7 93) 771615 pU„ro„goap a „AYOO^
2 September to 19 September inclusive www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org WEST WICK
SWINDON `
Mondays closed
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 Oam - 6pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 12 noon - 8pm l t ALL ROAD' Lill
Saturdays 1 Oam - 4pm l ?r
Sundays 12 noon - 4pm
Orbital Shopping Park
Wednesday 3 September, 2pm - 7pm North Swindon District Centre
Meet Caroline Rabourdin from
Thamesdown Drive
Softroom to discuss the
Tel: 726753
North Swindon gateway sculpture
13 September, 12noon - 4pm -`
Meet Swindon Borough Council's
Public Art Officer Celia Yeoman.

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Link magazine's map of North Swindon will be published
EAT IN, TAKEAWAY oR1IOME' DELIVERY
Ol e from 2 September at the North Swindon Library.