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Swindon Wide

The Swindon SQL Annual General Meeting
Friday 21 September, 7.30pm
Function Room, Council Office, Euclid Street
Rendezvous All welcome. For further details call Bruce Clarke on 533338
Swindon Ocotal Link works with Swindon's twin town of Ocotal in
A taste of the Orient for distribution to social, health, welfare and community projects
Nicaragua. Every pound raised is sent to the local committee
in the heart of Swindon
Discover alternatives to Microsoft
Swindon computer users are invited to discuss and find out more about
free and open source software (FOSS) at the Woodlands Edge at
Peatmoor Village Centre on Monday 1 7 September, 9pm.
Many people may know of Linux givenfreelyto anybody who wishes
and OpenBSD as well as other to use it and its becoming ever
office, web and email software, but more popular worldwide.
think they are only for the techies. "Licenced software is now often
However Dave Fletcher says asexpensiveasthecomputerhard-
FOSS users can ware on which it is
achieve nearly eve- " used. The aim of the
rything they need to tea,- evening istodissemi-
do on a computer nate knowledge."
without paying ex- g. The event on 17
pensive licence fees. September is free,
"The software is de- but attendees have to
veloped collabora aim kubuntu pay for their own re-
In July the Swindon Rendezvous were delighted tively across the ° freshment.
to entertain children from Belarus visiting the town world. No payment of For details mail:
with the Swindon branch of the Chenobyl Childr'•-ar's Lifeline any kind is required Software logos which dave@thefletchers
M,71 /701 b6 faMlllal-
to use FOSS: it is net
Crafty place to visit
- LkI Regular Lihkadvertiser Framework Art & Craft, has recently moved to
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BSS House on the Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, and retains its
reputation as a treasure trove of art. craft and DIY picture framing
materials that draws in customers from around the country.
The ALL YOU r------
The family run business was working for craft badges and after
CAN EAT RESERVE I established in 1988 and stocks a school clubs and playschemes.
TABLE FOR I wide range of materials at dis- "We offer good. old fashioned
MENU YOUR BIRTH counted prices. Customers regu- service and take the trouble to talk
has now been DATE larly travel from far and wide for to people," said partner Alan Miller.
extended to 7 days I i supplies. He and daughter Karen are keen
a week If a table is booked for I The shop carries art materials artists and are always on hand to
6 or more the birthday and supplies for crafts such as give advice about paints and prod-
Sunday - Thursday £15.00 boy or girl eats for free card making, mosaics, scrapbook- ucts. As the name suggests, they
per person (For example 5 pay and I ing, silk painting and needlecraft. they are also specialists in picture
1 eats for free
Fridays & Saturdays £18.00 They are well used by students framing.
Birthday must be on actual
per person day booked) buying items for school or college. For details see the advert on
togetherwith brownie orcub groups page 24 or call 513069.
You can choose Only valid on all you can eat or
from over 100 any set dinner
dishes I.D. WILL BE REQUIRED I New group for all things with thread and fabric
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Are you interested in contempary textile art, traditional embroidery,
r-------^ patchwork, smoking and felt making?
FREE BOTTLE I A new group called the Great artists Kath Danswan and Maggie
Western Embroiderers holds its Harris. the aim is to offertechnique
OF WINE
first meeting at the Blackthorn Cen- lessons and workshops, listen to
I Book a table for 4 I ^ tre. Purton Road, Cricklade on specialist speakers and take part
and receive a Tuesday 11 September, 1 .30pm in day schools, social events and
• FREE BOTTLE OF WINE to 3.30pm. The cost is £2. exhibitions.
for every 4 guests Set up by well known local textile For details call Kath on 533268.
(Offer only available on all you can I
eat and set menu, please present Scrapbook club celebrates first year
this voucher when ordering.)
L Swindon Scrapaholic Club celebrates its first birthday at a special
activity get-together on Saturday 8 September, at Christ the Servant
AKEA _.. A Church. Abbey Meads village centre.
The club meets twice a month in Abbey Meads: the Saturday morning
11-12a Theatre Square Swindon session is an informal workshop where members pursue their own
Telephone 01793 523570 projects and Monday evening is a technique class. A wide range of
equipment is available to use during the sessions. New members,
whether established scrapbookers or beginners, are always welcome.
For details. mail Alli Roberts: [email protected] or call
07786 013280.