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Spinning a yarn at Borders
So Elegant Children’s author and Storysacks creator, Neil Griffi ths, will launch a
suspenseful spider story and a read about a racing challenge this month
at Borders, North Swindon District Centre.
Prizes, competitions and riotous
fun are promised at the North Swin- ticularly popular in the Middle East
and Hong Kong. Some have been
don store on Saturday 25 October, translated into French, Welsh and
10.30am to noon. “There’s a Spider Cantonese.
1st Anniversar y Sale in the Bath is a must for spider lov- It is 11 years since Neil left
ers and a great way to introduce Westlea Primary where he was
children to how friendly they are,” head teacher. Storysacks Ltd was
We are celebrating with an said Neil. “It’s also perfect for this launched a year later and since
End of Season Sale spooky time of year.” then, Neil has worked at a whirlwind
The story is about Stanley who
pace spreading the word about
always has a string of excuses Storysacks around the world.
Many 2008 designs with for not having a bath. This time, it www.cornertolearn.co.uk
50% OFF or more isn’t Stanley who is
spinning a yarn. Neil
will also be reading,
Why not take advantage and Where Have You Two
buy your Christmas dress, Been? which he de-
Prom gown, Mother of the Bride scribes as a racy read
about a challenge
or Groom outfi t, early? between a hedgehog
and a deer.
AUTUMN/WINTER STOCK Neil’s stories are
AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS sold around the world
NOW IN STOCK and have been par-
Sizes 4 - 26
Emporium for dolls at Studley Grange
94 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Westlea, Swindon Everything an interior designer needs to create a beautiful home can
Tel: 01793 608822 www.so-elegant.co.uk be found at Studley Grange craft village: scaled down to one twelfth the
usual size.
Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 11am - 5pm • Saturday 10am - 5pm The Dolls House Workshop a Victorian townhouse to a pretty
stocks wallpaper, carpets, miniature country cottage. Once the house has
lights and even Christmas trees been chosen, people are welcome to
to furnish a dream home. It is the put it together in the workshop and
sole outlet in Swindon for Dolls will be given the support they need
House Emporium products said to complete their building work.
Murder Mystery Studley Grange owner, Tony Miller. Owner Sue Shea can advise
T “We are now able to supply the full on getting the interior just right,
Thursday 30th October 2008hursday 30th October 2008
range of these products including with fi nishing touches to make the
“DEATH OF THE PSYCHIC DETECTIVE”ATH OF THE PSYCHIC DETECTIVE”
“DE
Join us in Nichols restaurant for an exciting evening oin us in Nichols restaurant for an exciting evening the monthly special offers, at the houses look lived in. She runs su-
J
of murder and mystery. Arrive at 7.30pm as detective same discounted prices found on pervised workshops, where people
work starts at 7.45, let our murder team take you ork starts at 7.45, let our murder team take you the Dolls House Emporium website, can customise unfi nished furniture
w
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through the plot! You will be seated at 8pm, then sit hrough the plot! You will be seated at 8pm, then sit without the delivery charge. You and create fi nishing touches, every
back, wa can also inspect the quality before Wednesday and Friday. There is a
back, watch, observe and try and solve the murder tch, observe and try and solve the murder
- you are all detectives!!! Don’t be late as you could you buy.” beginners and children’s session on
miss some vital clues. The Workshop has eighteen Sundays, 9.30am to 11.30am.
miss some vital clues.
£35.00 per person to include a set 4 course dinnerson
£35.00 per per house styles for sale, ranging from www.studleygrange.co.uk
Status Quo Tribute
Friday 24th October 2008 Formal dress for less at So Elegant
An adrenaline charged set sees the band
crash their way through Quo’s best known With the party season just around the corner, So Elegant has taken
hits. Any temptation to ‘lighten up’ has been delivery of a new selection of evening gowns, cocktail dresses and
fi rmly resisted. What you get is Heads Down, elegant suits.
No-Nonsense Boogie. Counterfeit Quo have Diane Wood and her business a dress shop when they realised
been given the seal of approval from Quo’s partner, Jacky Jones, celebrate there was a gap in the market
very own Francis Rossi and Rick Parfi tt one year in business this month. for pretty gowns that are on sale
Tickets are £35.00 per person including a set 4 course candle lit dinner Based on experience gained over throughout the year, particularly
Doors Open at 8.00pm. (Not suitable for children) the year, they have extended their prom dresses. So Elegant will be
Why not meet your party in Carrie’s Bar for a pre-dinner drink? range for this season. “We noticed taking part in prom fashion shows at
that many ladies who are going on local secondary schools in the New
cruises come to us in winter for Year and will be showing a selection
simple, elegant styles,” said Diane. of evening and cocktail gowns at the
“We’ve also started stocking Mother Wiltshire Christmas Show on 1 and
of the Bride or Groom outfi ts.” 2 November at the Oasis.
To complete the look, So Elegant To make way for new stock,
sells a range of wraps and shawls, there will be an end of season sale
hats and fascinators, jewellery and throughout October. Sale items in-
handbags many of which would clude designer label gowns, dresses
make ideal Christmas presents. and outfi ts.
Diane and Jacky decided to open See the advert above left.

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