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THE LIki MINE'S CUIak WHAT'S ON IN AND AROUND SWINDON
M: 07899 663796
Tel: 487085
Beat stress in 2006 on a drum
e: [email protected]
A father of three from Freshbrook he decided to visit Tomas to im-
has a mission to spread African i TF ^er^cT^ prove his skills. He was so taken
drumming across Swindon. with the friendly people and also
Graeme Goodwin has opened Tomas' virtuosity that he decided
Rhythm Works at Studley Grange to use his inheritance to set up an Over 2,500 sq. ft. of
Craft Centre where he makes international drum school. products for the Artist,
djembe drums. carved from Together they have built a house Crafter and Student
Gambian bush mango. and runs and compound at Kotu. an hour I
classes and workshops. from Banjul. the capital of Gambia, D.M.C. Main Agency
Graeme learned his techniques with rooms for guests. Holidays Daylight Lamps Stockist
from Gambian master drummer. can be arranged through Rhythm DIY Framing Supplies
Tomas Camara, and is passionate Works and include drum tuition & Equipment
about passing on the traditions, as Graeme Goodwin and your own djembe.
well as some of the underlying and feel the rhythm of the body. Workshops at Studley Grange Well worth a visit. Try us!
spiritual aspects of drumming. The mind controls things too much. take place on Tuesday and Thurs- Framework Art & Craft
As with any musical instrument. Drumming helps reconnect you days from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
63 Pembroke Centre
a good grounding in technique is to your natural feelings. It helps us Drop in or call Graeme on 0870 Cheney Manor Trading Estate
crucial and every workshop begins remember how to be childlike - 0801 760 to discuss drumming ses- Swindon SN2 2PQ
with practicing the basic beats. and its fun." sions in schools and workplaces. Tel/Fax: (01793) 513069
Graeme explains that the seem- Learning drums in Gambia was www.rhythmworks.co.uk Phone for directions. Parkins.
ingly simple repetitions act like a life changing experience for the
meditation, driving all other former mechanical engineer and
thoughts out of the mind, corporate salesman.
' We need to let go of ourthinking After his mother's death in 1999,

Blast into the New Year at the
BIG Roots Jam - Saturday 21 January
Help find Swindon's rhythm and launch a big lottery bid
Multi-cultural drum day for all ages at the Community Crossroads,
the Old Railway Museum in Fleet Street
All workshops £1 each
loam - 12noon: Dhol drumming with Swindon Dhollies
12.30pm - 2.30pm: Drums from eve rywhere with Kaya
3pm - 5pm: African Djembe drumming with Rhythm Works
From 8pm: Drum & Dance Party with juggling too!
(£1 fee; no alcohol or smoking). Parking in Farnsby Street car park

Beyond butterflies

The Studley Grange Butterfly Centre has branched out into providing a
home for snakes after they were given some by the RSPCA.
A favourite is Ronnie, the Trans
Pico rat snake from the USA who
centre manager Luke Brown says =$
is one of the most placid creatures ^•
ver.
ever -
Y Grange
Studley Gran e is one of the
biggest butterfly sanctuaries in `- , ',•` f ,.
Europe. If you want to get away .
K A.
from the winter chill, pop in be-
cause the temperature is a con-
stant 85° to keep the butterflies
happy.
Luke introducing Ronnie the rat If
snake to a young visitor at Studley
Grange