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Brunel memories roll into the future
Celebrate Burns Night in style at the
An exhibition reflecting on the town's history and this year's events
De Vere Shaw Ridge Swindon with
celebrating Brunel's birth 200 years ago through photographs. artwork,
the traditional piping in of the haggis ri
sculpture and video has opened at the Community Crossroads (former followed by a fabulous 3 course
y
railwa museum) in Fleet Street. Scottish themed dinner and then an
evenings entertainment with a live
band and dancing.
`' S Friday 26th January 2007
In the Wilton Suite
£23.00 per person
For further information & to book
please call Claire MacKenzie on
01793 889364
'Tickets must be pre-booked & pre-paid and are non transferable and
non refundable. No further discount appicable. 'The management
reserve the right to alter or cancel the event without prior notice.
'Dresscode - formal, kilts optional
L3I
Exposing Swindon through art and imagery back from left Dania/ Rose, THE NINE ELMS PUB
Danni King, Andy Preston. Front. Sally Tay/or, Bill Cox. Hilary C/ash, Steve
Miner, Donald Brunwen Old Shaw Lane, Nine Elms, West Swindon. 01793 770442
Called The Ro//ing Exhibition a trying to bring together the collec- NEW YEAR'S EVE
large collection of material and ar- tive memories of Swindon people FAMILY BBQ & BEACH PARTY
tifacts have been brought together to explain the character of the town,
by the New Mechanics' Trust. Indi- whilst also looking at where it is Come along & celebrate at your local — within walking distance!!
vidual work by members of the oin welcome !!
Swindon Artsite Collective looks at g The exhibition is open through- 0 Heated
0 Heated themed tented area - complete with Banc
the sense of place in areas around out December: Monday to Friday,
0 BBQ and Disco included in ticket price
the town. 1 pm to 2pm; weekends 1 1 am to O Hoola and Limbo competitions
Also included is a never seen 2pm. 0 Free shot for all adults in Hawaiian shirts / beach
video of Swindon children perform- • Martha welcomes more photo- 0 Last orders 1 pm. Tickets - first come first served
ing atthe Millennium Dome in 2000. graphs, video footage and chit • Adults £10.50 each. Child £5.50 each
Organiser Martha Parry said, "it's dren's artwork to add to the exhibi-
incredible how the full story of the ti on. Call her on 520592 or mail: Details from www.thenineelms.cc
town is not told properly. Were [email protected] or call 01793 770442

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