Page 21 - link magazine

21
Do ou need a fiat but
don't want to BUY one?
IlL The Mad Hatter
Then call

-- ah,tbai o Aso

In Haydon Wick
(01793) 704005 or

07710 298790
THE LINK Miw AZINE'S GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON A ND AROUND SWINDON
www.hirehats.co.uk
to see the large selection of
Beer festival supports two important charities Hats to HIRE!
Make a personal appointment
Some of the best cask ales from across the country will be on show at Arkell's when the brewery in Upper to find just the right hat for you
Stratton throws open its gates and welcomes real ale fans for the first beer festival in two years.
The event on Saturday 8 Sep- of a Victorian steam brewery any- very proud indeed.
tember. 11 am to 6pm, in aid of the where in the world, discover how "The brewing of traditional real
Prospect Hospice and the Army the brewery works and the science ale has changed little over the
Benevolent Fund, will feature and the touch of magic that goes years. Technology has taken over
Arkell's beers as well as guest into making real ale. in most other areas of our lives, WARTIME WEEKEND
brews from members of the Inde- James Arkell. managing direc- you can't ask a computer to brew , Saturday 8th
pendent Family Brewers of Britain. tor of Arkell's. said. "we love invit- beer. For that you need a talented Sunday 9th
Visitors will be able to tour the ing people to our beautiful brew- head brewer.' September.
Kingsdown brewery with Arkell's ery. and always turn our beer fes- 10.3Oam - 5pm
Blunsdon
head brewer Don Bracher and col- tivals into celebrations, inviting lo- Wyvern Theatre
leagues. This is a rare opportunity cal jazz bands and other attrac- Station °P"_'- Taoo E aNE
NORTH
p
to see one of the finest examples tions to make it a great day out. 0 en weekend Tadpole Lane J SWINDON
Te1:771615 ^ .
"We aim to raise as Friday 21 September, 12noon to 2pm
Trains: 11 am - 4pm m N"
much money as we can Saturday 22 September. 1lam to 4pm
Cafe, shop and
WEST
for charity. Most impor- Sunday 23 September, 1lam to 4pm free parking SWINDON
tantly, though. this is a Visit the newly-refurbished auditorium Licenced to carry out weddings
celebration of one of the
take part in creative activities and naming ceremonies
oldest industries in Brit-
and enjoy the new cafe www.swindon-c ricklade-railway.org
ain and certainly the old-
est in Swindon. This is
part of our country's her-
itage. of which we. and
Don Bracher, right, and his brewing team our fellow brewers, are
Great family days out at STEAM
Now the school summer holidays are over, don't stop the fun - there's
plenty going on at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway on
Kemble Drive, next to the Designer Outlet.
Pop phenomenon and railway be bigger and better than ever this
enthusiast Pete Waterman returns year. "We are thrilled that Pete
to Swindon for the Railway Festi- Waterman is returning to the Rail-
val on 15 and 16 September. fea- way Festival with his amazing `Just
turing some of the UK's biggest Like the Real Thing' models. and
and best model railway layouts and the fantastic railway layouts are
Hornbyand Bachmann roadshows. simply not to be missed.
October sees the Great West- "Families will love the wonderful
ern Lego Train Show on 6 and 7 world of Lego and Thomas is al-
October and a Day Out With Tho- ways a favourite attraction."
mas on 20 and 21 October. For details of STEAM's full pro-
STEAM managerJeffSaltersays gramme of events, call 466637
these annual events are going to www.swindon.gov.uk/steam

Join J16 for drama
Well established theatre group. J16. is looking for new members to join
them in their next production.
After acclaimed performances at the Harold Joliffe One Act Play
Festival in the Arts Centre in February. they are hoping to attract some
new blood to build on their success.
In November, they will again perform Alan Ayckbourn's MotherFigure
which won Sally Kirkup the award for Best Supporting Actress in HJ07.
They will also present The Allotment by Gillian Plowman and a third
short play.
They are looking for anyone who would like to appear on stage or help
backstage with scenery, prompts or managing the front of house.
For details call Sally Kirkup on 07984 437472.