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Commonhead is coming to Swindon
Reading groups are thriving in Swindon as are writing groups. with many
people keen to put pen to paper, or launch their laptop into creative
action.
To promote your site, call 602540 or mail: [email protected]
Artswords first edition to be
andtheSwindon k launched at next
Festival of Lit- Mays 15th Fes-
erature have } tivalof Literature.
helped create a The co-editors
year-round buzz t. + are interested in
in town, an en- work from both
thusiasm for established and
readin 9, writing, 9, fa new writers, an y-
and an interest one who thinks
in the whole business of books, their work is good and would be
meeting writers, exchanging old enjoyed by others.
ideas and exploring new ones. but Matt said, "the aim is to make
most of all, discovering good things Commonheada collectable annual
to read. publication. It is supported by the
To this end local writers, Hilda Council'sArtsServicesArtswords, Having a party, BBQ
Sheehan and Alexandra Martin Lower Shaw Farm, and the Swin-
along with Literature Development don Festival of Literature, and The or family get together?
worker Matt Holland. above, have Link and is already welcomed by
come up with a unique and excit- Dominic Winter Book Auctions. and With over 15 years experience in the brewing trade
ing venture of interest to anyone the town's bookshops. Three Castles Brewery can supply a selection of award inning
who enjoys writing. "We hope that Swindonians will Ales from our microbrewery covering the Swindon area
They have called their project welcome it too." - DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR
Commonhead, a brand new publi- Work must be received by 31 Choose from 5 Real Ales of various strengths in either 9 gallon
cation, something between a December. To be considered for
cask (72pints), 20 litre polypin (36pints) or 10 litre minipin (18pints)
magazine and a book. It will con- publication, for details about sub-
Call or email for pricing and delivery:
tain all kinds of writing and illustra- missions. orto sponsorthe project.
THREE CASTLES BREWERY
ti ons and will be as much about mail: [email protected]
12. SALISBURY ROAD BUSINESS PARK.
writing from Swindon and further or write to: Commonhead, Lower
PEWSEYSN9 5PZ
afield as being a good read for the Shaw Farm. Swindon SN5 5PJ. Tel: 01672 564433
town. The categories of writing can be Email: [email protected]
Submissions are invited for the found at www.swindonlink.com

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Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October
10.00am to 5.00pm
STEAM - Museum of the
Great Western Railway
Kemble Drive Swindon
For more details call 01793 466646 •
or visit www.swindon.gov.uk/stean)
Special Admission
Prices apply. Ht.: A$
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