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               Beat stress in 2006 on a drum
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   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.
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   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          ^•
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   ever                           -
          Y Grange
     Studley Gran e is one of the
   biggest butterfly sanctuaries in  `-  , ',•` f  ,.
   Europe. If you want to get away     .
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   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
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