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Award for pub at the heart
of Shaw’s community

The Village Inn’s fund raising and community efforts have been recog-
nised with a national award from owners Mitchells and Butlers.
Six pubs were chosen
from the chain’s 200
businesses for the im-
pact they have made on
their local communities
and the Shaw pub picked
up a prize of £1000.
Landlady, Greta
Richards, who took over
15 months ago, set out
to involve staff, custom-
ers and their families in a
variety of events, sup-
porting a number of
charities. In the last year,
they have raised over
£4,000. Celebrating the award, Greta Richards,
“Come in anytime and right, with assistant manager Sheila
there’s fundraising going
on for a good cause,” she said. “In Greta said that the brewers A place of tranquility for body and mind
the last year, customers have awards ceremony event was a situated in The Pavilion - at Blunsdon House
helped Breast Cancer Care, Chil- great opportunity to read the port- Tel: 01793 720609
dren in Need, local playgroups and folios put together by other pubs
Brookfield Primary. We’ve cel- and to pick up a few ideas for future
ebrated St George’s Day, held a events.
Blue Night to raise awareness of Following last year’s success,
men’s cancers and several theme another pink party is planned for
and fancy dress evenings.” July in aid of breast cancer chari-
In memory of Leo the Hat, a well ties. In September, regulars will be Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 7AS
known and popular pool player who putting on the style as they cel-
died last year, the £1000 prize ebrate the pub’s 20th birthday with www.blunsdonhouse.co.uk
money will go to CLIC Sarjent. a black tie and tiara night.

What’s On in July

Comedy Theatre Wrag Barn Golf Club, Shrivenham Road

Monday 2nd, 8pm Saturday 14th, & Sunday 15th, 7pm Highworth, Swindon SN6 7QQ
Mark Thomas: As Used on the The Mysterious Murder of the Tel: 01793 861327 Fax: 01793 861325
Famous Nelson Mandela...A deeply Maestro performed by Propel. £7. Email: [email protected] www.wragbarn.com
funny, deeply disturbing journey of Arts Centre
Mark’s rampage through the arms Friday 20th, 7.30pm
trade. Under a fairly flimsy disguise Cry Blue Murder. Heartbreak
and with the use of some worryingly Productions return with a murder
poor accents, Mark managed to set mystery spoof set in the 1920s.
himself up as an arms dealer and a Raucous humour combined with
PR adviser on human rights issues. twists, turns and red herrings. Strong
£14. Arts Centre language and sexual innuendo so
Wednesday 11th, 7.30pm recommended for over 12s. Tickets
Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Howard £10; 12-16 years £6, from Lydiard Wrag Barn are pleased to announce that we now have the
Read and Terry Saunders. £6. Arts House and Swindon Information licence to perform Civil Weddings, Naming Ceremonies,
Centre Centre. Lydiard Lawn. See page 29 Renewal of Marriage Vows and Commitment Ceremonies
Thursday 12th, 7.30pm to win tickets
Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Scot Business Meetings
Who dunnit
Stephen Carlin one of the fastest Offering the ideal environment for totally stress free meetings
rising talents in the business. Also on Lydiard’s
lawn? Sunday Carvery Lunch - £13.50 per head
showing is David Ward, with a show
taking in themes of being a big man, Come and enjoy our superb 3 course Sunday Carvery Lunch
gambling addiction, prison and Service commences at 12 noon. Booking in advance is advisable
professional golf. £6. Arts Centre
Society & Company Golf Days
The perfect location for your Golfing “Away Day” 18 - 36 hole
Dance packages available and can be tailored to suit your requirements
Saturday 28th, 7.30pm Golf Professional services can be included
Cadley Dance. A showcase of talent For further information, available dates and bookings call 01793 861327
including a variety of dance styles Log on and register to our new interactive website www.wragbarn.com
from hip hop to songs fromthe shows. to view the latest news and receive updates on all future events
£7.50. Arts Centre

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