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Swindon Wide 27

Two weeks planned for Old Town Festival: 22 June to 4 July PARTY TENT
As a number of major anniversaries are being celebrated in the town this year, SMALL MARQUEE
the festival is taking this as a theme, writes Jill Ryan-Browne.
HIRE
Among them are the Evening Ad- We hope these organisations opportunities for people to get in-
Extend your
vertiser's 150th birthday. the Me- and more will be represented at volved - by dressing up and joining
home
chanics Institute also 150 years, the festival - especially on the pro- in the procession, putting on enter-
into the -
the 120th anniversary of formation cession on Saturday 3 July fol- tainment, having a stall, or what-
garden `
of the Midland and South Western lowed by a fete on The Lawn. ever else they can think of.
Junction Railway (which ran to Old Other highlights include a major To take part in the procession 6mx4m
Town), the 100th anniversary of classical concert, a hot air balloon call Glynn Harries on 344792.
Great for any special occasion
the coming of trams to Swindon, lift, a skirmish by the Sealed Knot To put on a stall or for more
- weddings, birthday parties.
the Western Players' 100th, Civil War group, a country/folk information, call the festival co-
Tanwood School of Dancing's 60th. dance, jazz performers. and many ordinator Brian Mattock on 522540, anniversaries, events, etc.
the Museum and Art Gallery's 40th. other popular events that cannot or mail: brianmattock@hotmaiI Lights included - Cheap rates
and the Shakers teenagers bar's be listed here. .com Call 01793 436052
1 0th. Of course there are plenty of Programme details can be found
or 07866 570344
at www.oldtownfestival.co.uk
Old Town Festival brings together musical tastes F-
The Swindon Jazz Society has and 4 July, there will be gigs in the
picked up the mantle of the Swin- pubs and clubs of Old Town and Swindon & Cricklade Railway
don Jazz Festival after Swindon many free performances indoors
Council refused to continue fund- and on the streets of Old Town.
ing to Swindon Arts which had built The festival ends with a concert 1I Saturday 5th June, 7pm TAD OLELANE \
it up over the last two years (see at New College featuring the world Murder Myste ry Evening*
story on page 28). famous Stan Tracey Quartet. • - NSDDN NORTH n
'. sTACCN SWINDON
Taking place between 22 June Details at www.swindonjazz.co.uk £12 incl. buffet. Call 692588 for tickets
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Sunday 27th June
Swindon's bands put on free 10 hour gig PURTON ROAD HAVDON
WICK
WEST
Teddy Bears' Picnic** S SWINDON
Also taking place during the festi- Tieing the whole day together
val is Swindon Live at The Bowl. will be Swindon's very own totally Ticket only event Blunsdon Station
Town Gardens on Saturday 26 Raving Loony (not standing in this Tadpole Lane Swindon
** Trains run 11 am to 4pm.
June, between 12noon and 10pm. year's elections) Party Guy, Roly Tel: (01793) 771615
All the bands come from the town Gil lard.
and include Bakers Dozen, Ode & It's all totally free with a collec- When special events are not scheduled a train service
the Bebops, Foggy Dew and more. tion for local charities. operates on Sundays and Bank Holidays 11 am to 4pm
s ould see who we'^
You .'
got'.on our shopping list! ASDA - Superstore

PRICELESS - Shoes
Join the growing band of regular weekly BLO
CKBUSTERS - Video Hire
shoppers at the West Swindon Shopping
THOMAS COOK - Travel Agents
Centre! You'll quickly discover that
HARVESTER - Public House
shopping has never been easier!
HALIFAX - Building Society
There's FREE and easy parking - with
McDONALDS
no chance of a ticket.
NAT WEST BANK
Enjoy a fantastic variety of good shops CITIZ
ENSONLINE - Internet Access
and services - all on one level.
It's a safe and secure family environment COOPERS - Chemists
DENTAL P RACTICE • D
with a choice of places to eat and relax! OMINO'S PIZZA
HAY WOODS - Estate Agents
Enjoy all your HK97 - Chinese Take-away
R. J. HOLMES - Opticians
shopping under JOHNSONS - Dry Cleaners
LA
one roof.' DBROKES - Turf Accountants
MARTINS - Newsagents
MO
TORSAVE - Motor Accessories
PARTNERS - Ha
irdressing Salon
ROSEBY'S - Curtains & Beddin
^'. TAYLORS - Estate Agents
TIMPSON - Shoe R
epairs/Key Cutting
WEST SWINDON TRAWLERMANS - Fish S Chips
SHOPPING CENTRE
Tewkesbury Way, Swindon
on
FREEDOM AND CHOICE!
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