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the bigger picture Literature festival line-up becomes clearer
Plans for the sixteenth Swindon Festival of Literature from 4 to 17 May are
If you haven’t been coming together to bring established names from the world of literature
to the new central as well as from politics, science, sport, entertainment and television.
library, do go soon To p c h a ra c t e r s PM point-man Alastair
for the content and booked to appear in- Campbell, delightful
the excellent ambi- clude Swindon-boy children’s author Shirley
ance. made good Julian Hughes, comedienne Jo
Thousands have Clary, sometime Arse- Brand, chat show host
already. In the first nal goalkeeper turned Michael Parkinson, Ra-
three weeks after television football com- dio 4 presenter James
opening on 20 Oc- mentator Bob Wilson, Naughtie, London Olym-
tober there was an multi-talented actress pics guru and gold med-
85 per cent year and author Maureen alist Lord Seb Coe, BBC
on year increase Lipman, right, former security correspondent
in visitors, and over Children’s Laureate and Frank Gardner, actress
1,200 people joined author of Warhorse, turned author Sheila
in the first week. Michael Morpurgo, all-rounder Rory Hancock, popular poet Simon Ar-
Designed by McGrath, and Judy Taylor with a mitage and Booker Prize winning
Swindon Coun- fascinating talk on the life and work novelist Graham Swift.
cil architects Nic of Beatrix Potter. It will be a cracking event if fes-
Newland and Tony Negotiations are also in progress tival director Matt Holland secures
Currivan, the de- with other established authors, just a few of these outstanding
sign and quality performers, and celebrity writers. names. Festival followers can
of finish sets the Still to be confirmed are people suggest authors and performers
tone for the regen- like chef Gary Rhodes, politician they would like to see next May
eration of the town Gary Patten, former No 10 Downing by mailing: swindonlitfest@lower-
centre. Street resident Cherie Blair, former shawfarm.co.uk
See more pictures at www.swindonlink.com

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Blunsdon’s
Masquerade Ball

Saturday 14th FeBruary 2009
An evening of opulence and elegance
Not to be missed - dress to impress
Enjoy the evening with friends and
family (not suitable for children)

A place of tranquillity for body
and mind situated in the
Spectacular 5 course candlelit dinner Pavilion - at Blunsdon House
and a complimentary glass of Hotel
pink bubbly
Dance the night away to Locomotion
band followed by Skywalkers Disco
A mask will be provided but
bring your own to win the prize for
the best one! Christmas
Vouchers
£45 per person available now

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