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Talks & tours Exhibitions

Saturday 6th, from 11.30am West Swindon Library
'The Swindon & Cricklade Railway.' 2nd to 30th
Author John Stretton will be signing Roadside Landscapes.
copies of his new book which describes Swindon photographer Neil Holden
the route of the Midland & South captures scenes within 20 miles of
Western Junction Railway, known as the town which you might see as you
'Swindon's Other Railway.' Normal flash by in a vehicle.
admission charge. STEAM. Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
• (See the advert on page 25 for line From Saturday 27th
restoration celebrations) Abstracts
Friday 12th. 8pm An exhibition exploring a challenging
George Baker: The Way to Wexford. selection of works from the Swindon
George Baker tries to explain how he Collection of Modern British Art, looking
survived his 72 years, including birth at the construction and deconstruction
in a fire, an exotic, if eccentric Irish of pictures. colour, shape and
mother, life threatening illnesses, and inspiration behind the works.
View from the verge. The Round Tower at Semington by Neil Holden
becoming the housekeeper for his Arts Centre See exhibitions at the West Swindon Library or www.neilholden.net
siblings all before the age of 14. A to Thursday 18th
wealth of memories include names Changing Colours by Diana Eddy Saturday 13th, 7.30pm
li ke Tommy Cooper, Noel Coward and Pottery inspired by Islamic art and its Music Cheek .. the six singing builders from
Lord Attenborough. £7.50. Arts Centre influence on the paintings of Matisse. Thursday 4th, 7.30pm hell. Their electrifying show is one
Thursday 18th, 7.30pm Arts Centre Mama Mia! the concert. New 2003 whacky day at work with slapstick
An Evening with W.G. Dick Mattick, from Saturday 20th tour with all the hits. £16.50. Wyvern comedy, crazy dances, ingenious tool
retired teacher and well known Alphabet by Peter Blake Friday 5th, 7.30pm percussion and music. £12. Wyvern
raconteur, recreates the Grand Old 26 screen prints illustrating the letters An Evening with Sheila Harrod and
Man of English Cricket in this special of the alphabet in the National Touring Friends. £7. Arts Centre Wednesday 17th, 7.30pm
show in aid of the Macmillan Nurses Exhibition organised by the Hayward The Shadow of Cliff. The Imposters
Swindon Cancer Appeal. £5. Arts Gallery for the Arts Council of England Saturday 6th, 8pm perform the favourites from the likes
Centre, to book call 495206 Tanks for the Memory. A musical of Cliff & the Shadows, The Rolling
Stones, The Monkees. £14. Wyvern
Saturday 20th, 2.15pm Tradecraft Fashion Show revue tells the story of Tyneham, the
Dorset village, where, in 1943, the
Tour of the National Monuments 13 September, 7pm Friday 19th, 7.30pm
army gave villagers just one month's Los Pacaminos. Somewhere
Record Centre. An introduction to Toothill Church
the work of the NMRC. Free. To book Tickets include refreshment & raffle notice to leave. £5. Arts Centre between the Spanish/Latin American
a place call 414797 £2 adults; £1 child from 874221. Sunday 7th. 7.30pm music of Mexico and the country
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers with blues sounds of south-west America,
their greatest hits. £12. Wyvern expect anything from Ry Cooder to
`La Bamba'. £16. Arts Centre
Friday 12th. 7.30pm
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
The Meatloaf Story starring Steve Saturday 20th, 7.30pm
NINE ELMS PUBLIC HOUSE Steinman. £13.50. Wyvern From Basin Street to Broadway
Saturday 13th, 8pm presented by jazz trumpeter Keith
Old Shaw Lane, Shaw Dead Men Walking. Mike Peters, Smith and his six strong Hefty Jazz
Kirk Brandon, Billy Duffy, Glen all Stars. £13.50. Arts Centre
What's on in September? What else can we offer? Matlock Slim Jim Phanton come Sunday 28th, 7.30pm
together to play a selection of their Richard Digance returns with
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13 September Mexican Night Free Pool - Tuesday individual hits, interspersed with comedy, original songs and classy
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20 September Abba Night Quiz - Thursdays anecdotes and recollections. £15. guitar techniques. £12.50. Wyvern
Arts Centre Sunday 28th, 7pm
(with jackpot)
Les Bruce Big Band Charity
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27 September Karaoke Extensive lounge menu Concert in aid of Green Hut (Gorse
- changed monthly Venues Hill) which provides care and help for
the homeless and needy. £7. Arts
Bar menu The Arts Centre. Devizes Road. Centre. to book call 692903 or 766129
Tel: 614837
For more information or to book a table please call 01793 770442
Cineworld. Greenbridge
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Tel: 420710
Lydiard House. Tel: 770401
National Monuments Record
Centre. Kemble Drive. Tel: 414600
STEAM - Museum of the
Great Western Railway
Kemble Drive. Tel: 466655
Swindon & Cricklade Railway
Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon.
Tel: 771615
Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
Bath Road. Tel: 466556
The Wyvern Theatre
Theatre Square. Tel: 524481 Tuesday 30th, 8pm
West Swindon Library Walter Trout and the Radicals. This
Link Centre. Tel: 465555 great American blues guitarist.
Confirm date, time and price with above, is known for frenetic guitar
breaks, arresting technique and
the venue
show-manship. £15. Arts Centre