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SWIndGYI Wide
OPEN Swindon's claim to literary greatness on show
' GARDEN Have you ever visited the birthplace of one of the most influential authors of nature? Now is your chance
writes Jean Saunders.
Nutford Lodge
You don't have to travel the Jefferies Land Conser-
Longcot
far to see where Rich- vation Trust, it is hoped to
(Off A420 next to the
ard Jefferies, 1848- bring the small farm back
King & Queen pub)
1 887, was born and to its former glory. It is a
Sculptures, scented plants & colour raised at Coate until his charming place that de-
schemes, lake with moorhens, late twenties. serves preservation.
coots and wild ducks The old thatched cot- Come along and learn
Suitable for wheelchairs. tage and house on the more about this brilliant
Plenty of room for children corner of Day House writer who was so passion-
Oxford Art Weeks. Open: 13 May to 4 June, Lane and Marlborough ate and proud of his home.
12noon to 6pm Road along with Coate See the surrounding land-
Swindon Open Studios and Water, the fields, scape that inspired
every weekend in June, 1 pm - 6pm hedges, streams, hills, Richard Jefferies, inset, and the museum at Coate Jefferies' talent. You will
Free entry. donations to charity plants, creatures and be given a warm welcome.
village life were all described in teers from the Richard Jefferies For details call Jean on 783040
great detail by this prolific and indi- Society have kept it open to the or mail: R.Jefferies_Society
vidual writer. This area is, perhaps, public from May to September on @tiscali.co.uk
BLAYLOCKS Britain's most written about land- the first and third Sundays of the Richard Jefferies Society
SWINDON'S FAMILY scape. month, 2pm to 5pm and at other Monday 8 May, 7.30pm
Within the few years of his short
SHOE SHOP ti mes by special arrangement. Arts Centre, Devizes Road
life Jefferies wrote over twenty The museum is located close to
Est. 1920 Janet Flanagan of the Wilts and
books and hundreds of essays that the Coate Water roundabout and
Black, blue, Berks Canal Group will be talking
are still inspirational today. parking is in Coate Water Country
red, pink or about the history of the canal and
beige nubuck Jefferies' best known novel is Park. Regrettably it is not wheel-
Sizes 36 - 43 , Bevis, a boy's adventure story set chair accessible. Coate Water reservoir which was
created to supply it.
£30 around his home and at Coate With help from volunteers from
Black, tan. Water where he reminisces about
red or beige his childhood.
leather Jefferies' old home was bought Open studios Swindon
sizes 36-43 by Swindon Council in 1926 and Artsminds and Swindon Council are inviting local artists to enter this
£40
was, in part, opened as a museum year's Swindon Open Studios in June. You can enter as an individual or
Tel: 534271 in the 1960s. By 1984, the mu- as part of a group, but there are only forty places available this year.
seum faced a bleak future and was For details of commitment and cost of entry call visual arts officer
Bath Road Corner, Old Town due for closure. However volun- Barbara Dixon on 466560 or mail: [email protected]
Old Bell Pottery Studley Grange
qarden & leisure park
& Crafts ant Gr4t_Vi^la3e

High Street, Lechlade • Tel: 01367 252608
va Enjoy a truly magical experience as you
E-mail: [email protected] . walk amongst hundreds of the world's most
beautiful butterflies flying freely around a tropical
( T js paradise of plants and fish filled pools
For great gift ideas
Knitting & Haberdashery

Sewing needs: X-stitch — Tapestry — Rowan
Jaeger — Patons — Yarns and Patterns
We'll also gladly order an y thing else you need.
Dolls houses & miniatures

Traditional games & toys; local craft items

In the Stable
A great selection of
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Pots, planters & AN ALL WEATHER VENUE - Season Tickets Available ---
Large Gift Shop - Tailored Educational Group Visits Organised
o rnaments from Open Dally: Summer l oam - 6pm Winter. 9am - dusk
around the world Tel: 01793 852400 inlo@siudiaygrange,00.uk
Groups and Coach Pa rties Welcome. Free Parking for Cars and Coaches
Studley Grange Garden & Leisure Park
Mon to Sat 10 to5' Sun 11 to5 Hay Lane, Wroughton, Swindon, Wilts SN4 9QT
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