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GoinG to Ascot? Lydiard’s loss, gain for Chiswick House
need A HAt? After 23 years as keeper of Lydiard House and latterly Swindon Council’s heritage manager Sarah Finch-Crisp has
been appointed director of the internationally famous Chiswick House and Gardens Trust in West London.
Then Earlier in the year the which will see miles of paths
call borough council set about renewed, over 1,600 new trees
appointing a new director planted, the conservatory
of culture by combining the brought back to life so that the
positions of heritage and art rare camellia collection can
in Haydon Wick managers. Sarah decided to continue to thrive and a new
to see the large selection of take her considerable experi- café and lavatories built.
Hats to HIRE! ence elsewhere. All but £1 million has been
At Lydiard she was the driv- raised for the project.
(01793) 704005 or ing force in securing £5 million
07710 298790 in Heritage Lottery funding
Make a personal appointment and support from some of the Church celebrates
to find just the right hat for you town’s largest businesses.
www.hirehats.co.uk At Chiswick House she will with flowers
St Mary’s Church in Lydiard
have a much larger budget and Park will be open from Friday
Nawab’s will be primarily responsible for annual celebration of flowers.
27 to Sunday 29 June for its
delivering the business plan
to secure the site’s financial
future and for the operational And there is a chance to
• Fabrics management of the gardens view the famous triptych and
• Indian suits and saris which are undergoing a major the many monuments in the
• Jewellery restoration. She will also play church, meet the bell ringers
• Haberdashery a lead role in developing the and go up the tower.
educational potential of the
• Tailoring and curtain house and gardens. 27th & 28th: 10am - 6pm
29th: 12noon - 6pm
making service The Heritage Lottery Fund Admission: Adults £2
www.nawabs.co.uk (HLF) has awarded £7.9 mil- under 16s free
lion towards the £12.1 million
garden restoration project, Summer Fayre
Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm Sarah Finch-Crisp with author Saturday 28 June
25 Tennyson Street and broadcaster Simon Jen- 1.30pm - 4pm
SWInDOn
bach homes kins, when he visited St Mary’s, Stalls, bouncy castle & BBQ
Tel: (01793) 611869 Lydiard Park for his TV series Free admission and parking
England’s Greatest Churches

Town Gardens,
Old Town, Swindon

Come and relax, dance the night
away and soak up the sounds
of some of the best live outdoor
music over the summer.

A great bar and food service will be available at all events
or you are welcome to bring your own.

Albert Nyathi & Imbongi / Saturday 28 June, 6pm
Trans-Global Underground / Saturday 12 July, 6pm
Achanak / Saturday 26 July, 7.15pm
Merengada / Saturday 9 August, 6pm
Chumbawamba / Saturday 6 September, 6pm

To book tickets call the box office on 01793 614837 or 530328
www.bowlconcerts.co.uk

Tickets £11 in advance, £13 on the day,
Swindon Card £9 in advance, £11 on the day
Family tickets available