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4 The Link Magazine • May 2006
A new partnership to realise
Calpe, Costa Blanca,
Spain Swindon's cultural ambitions
Successful towns balance their economic achievements with a wide range of cultural activity - defined in the
Two bedroom apartment,
widest possible sense. Sarah Dawney, the recently appointed manager of the Swindon Cultural Partnership.
2 bathrooms, balcony says culture can be a force in re-building the town.
Stunning views
Would you like to see Swindon's reputation as a confident, progressive and successful place re-vitalised?
I/C and heating The Swindon Cultural Partnership has been established to make exactly that happen.
Private swimming pool. Swindon has much to be proud we have May's Literature Fes-
about— some of Swindon's culture tival; the Mela has been de-
400 meters from the beach
is of national and international scribed in the national press as
from L75 pppw
value. one of the best' in a guide to 1, P
Amongst other highlights Swin- summer months; and cre8 Stu-
Contact Andrew Tauener
don Dance is a national dance dios recently won a national
07816650838, or e—mail: agency that has helped talented First Light Film award.
locals dance to acclaim in solo per- We must not forget our
[email protected]
formances at world class venues; world class heritage such as
the Railway Village, which, I
have been told, means that
ings
a ny town in Eng-
Landlords.... relax and let the famil y ings than any town in Eng-
than
agency take the strain! land.
So why is there a need for the us. Research has proved that the
We are an independent family owned and run cultural partnership? It originally huge majority of people feel that
estate agency who have over 3 0 years property stemmed from discussions be- the arts enhance the sense of corn-
experience. tween the Arts Council and Swin- munity belonging; furthermore art
Only 9'/, pen, for our Full Property Managcn,cm
don Borough Council regarding facilities keep a town centre lively
service.
the town's long term cultural de- and attractive places to visit (or so
Competitive one off fee for our Inrroducuon Only
service velopment, and quickly involved said 67 per cent people questioned
Further discounts on mul tiple properties & other partners including the New by MORI) which can have a huge
recommendations. Swindon Company, the Univer- impact on incoming businesses
Advertising through the web & local publica tions sity of Bath, major businesses and and those hoping to recruit and
No costs u ntil a tenant has been housed the community who shared simi- retain the best staff. Finally re-
7 days a week viewin^_s lar aspirations. searchers found that over half the
01793 85522 So the partnership will bring people taking part in arts projects
together the different elements of felt better or healthier and 73 per
www.alanhate\ i,iiis.co.uk Call for a free information pack or rental valuation today! Swindon - civic, cultural, corpo- cent felt happier since taking part.
rate and community - to strive to- A happier Swindon? Surely a
wards a wide ranging programme cause worth working towards. To
of cultural development. While do this successfully we need to
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brant town. nities afforded from a vibrant cul-
I am looking forward to work- tural life.
ing with the whole community, as If you would like to participate
culture stands for more than a or hear more contact sarah.dawnay
pleasant way to spend time — it can @creativeswindon.org.uk or call
have a dramatic impact on all of 328 763.
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