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Call for Pick up a bargain at Xmas shopping evenings New in verse
caring volunteers Tuesday 18 November, 8pm, organised by Friends of Peatmoor Blue Gates Poets is a new name in
School in the school hall.
Swindon poetry circles in Swindon
Christmas Care will provide tempo- A range of gift stalls, health and beauty items as well as tarot card read- and keen wordsmiths are invited
rary shelter for homeless and lonely ings will be complemented by a licensed bar. Tickets are £2.50 on the to join.
people and those in need over the door. For details call Terri Barnes on 873837. Blue Gates, named after the
Christmas period from Wednesday gothic gates at the Richard Jefferies
24 December, 2pm until Sunday Thursday 20 November, 7.30pm, organised by the Friends of Bri- museum, will be organising work-
28 December, 11.30am at Queen’s dlewood School and the National Childbirth Trust, at Bridlewood shops for writers that enable them
Drive Methodist Church. School, Chartwell Road, Oakhurst. to progress and develop their work;
Meetings for volunteers who can Twenty stalls selling toys, books, cards, Christmas decorations, jewellery, and will offer an annual programme
help prepare and run the project, bags, Traidcraft, food and beauty products. of readings and other poetry events
take place on Thursday 13 No- in and around the town.
vember, 8pm and Wednesday 19 Craft units on offer Society chair Hilda Sheehan said,
November, 8pm. Details of how to Studley Grange Craft Village has units to let from £43 per week includ- “if you love to read poetry, listen
donate items to the project will be ing business rates and service charge. to it or write it, Blue Gates Poets
published in the December Link. The basic units are 260 square feet in size and include basic electrics will add something special to your
For details about the project call cultural calendar.”
Patsy Maloney on 642368 or Betty with a tenant’s meter. For details mail: bluegatepo-
The units provide both a working space and an excellent shop win-
Spence on 485483.
dow for crafts people who can show off their work to thousands of visi- [email protected] or call 887014 or
tors attracted by the craft village and the adjacent Butterfl y World. 731263.
Stage Struck Babes For details call 853406 or Tony Miller on 07770 503352. www.thepoetryexchange.com
perform at
Arts Centre
Stage Struck Theatre Company is Join us for the Christmas Illuminations switch-on,
building a tradition by putting on a
nine day run of Babes in the Wood Thursday 20th November from 18:30 at Wharf Green.
at the Arts Centre.
Since their Cinderella in 2006 inSwindon brings you an unforgettable night with GWR Wiltshire building up
became the only panto in town, the festive atmosphere for the big switch-on at 19:00. This will culminate in
when the Wyvern was suddenly a spectacular fireworks display, setting the night sky ablaze. And there is
closed for repairs, Stage Struck has so much more to see and do during the rest of the festive period.
built a strong following. You’ll see Minty the polar bear, street theatre, trains and santas.
Babes in the Wood can be
described as Robin Hood meets The sounds of carols and clock tunes will fill the air. The fun
fair rides, ice rink and ski slope will provide endless fun.
Hansel and Gretel, said producer And don’t forget to visit the Christmas market for
Geoff Marsh, who has rewritten an unbelievable selection of present ideas.
the story of two small children left
in the care of their wicked uncle, the This and so much more will make
Sheriff of Nottingham who wants to Christmas in Swindon Town Centre
steal their inheritance. Can Robin a truly unforgettable adventure.
Hood and his merrie men save the
day? Oh yes they can.
The performances run from
Friday 21 to Saturday 29 Novem-
ber, 7pm, with matinees on both
Saturdays and also Sunday 23
November.
Tickets are £10 with concessions
at £8.50. Call the Stage Struck
hotline on 840757 to book.

Scrooge turns over
new leaf - again
Wroughton Amateur Dramatic Climb aboard and explore
Society is busily rehearsing their
December panto Bah Humbug, a
variation on a Christmas Carol writ- Christmas
ten by Tina and Rob Burbidge, with
apologies to Charles Dickens.
Performances at the Ellendune in Swindon
Hall, Wroughton take place on 12
and 13 December, 7.30pm with a
2.30pm matinee on Saturday 13
December. Town Centre
Tickets are £8 and £6 from
813307 and 702476. Groups of 10
will receive a free ticket.
Parking is free and there is dis-
abled access. There will also be a Go to www.inSwindon.com for more info
bar. For details of Wadams call Sally
Parker on 813847.

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