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Swindon‛s
widest choice
21st
anniversary of discounted
Art, Craft and
Art, Craft and
Framing products
Lots of extra bargains
Framework Art & Craft
Unit 35 BSS House
Cheney Manor, Swindon
Ample free parking
Seasonal fun in Swindon centre Tel/Fax 01793 513069
Email: [email protected]
Lorraine Chase, this year’s Wicked Witch in Wyvern Theatre’s pantomine Sleeping Beauty was in her most www.facswindon.co.uk
sweet and friendly mood at the switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights.
With help from minute retail therapy.
town crier Fred Fer- Simon Jackson, BLAYLOCKS
ris, the Mayor and inSwindon’s chief ex-
Mayoress and vari- ecutive, said Swindon
ous team mascots is the place to shop
Lorraine plunged for Christmas. “There’s
a big red button to something for every-
switch on the lights one to enjoy this year. SLIPPERS
and launch a ‘snow- The retailers are pull-
storm’ and fi reworks ing out all the stops for The ideal gift
to the delight of hun- a bumper Christmas.
dreds of people. With keenly priced
“I’m really looked parking, free Thurs- Also a large selection
forward to coming day evening bus travel, of mens, ladies and
to Swindon for the family entertainment childrens shoes
panto,” said Lorraine. and traditional treats
“I’m a lovely person on offer, we think this Bath Road Corner
but you’ll see a different side of me Wharf Green, where this year’s will be our best Christmas ever.” Old Town. Tel: 534271
when I come on stage. I like being Christmas tree is located, will fea- www.inswindon.com
wicked from time to time. But I’m no ture a seasonal themed Farmer’s
method actor, I don’t have to stay in Market on Friday 11 December.
the role throughout the run of the inSwindon’s community carol
show, it wouldn’t do my reputation concert takes place on 17 Decem-
any good at all.” ber, 6.30pm next to the tree. The
Lorraine will be joining the cast in Salvation Army will provide the
early December to start rehearsals live music and public participation
before the curtain rises on Saturday is welcomed. Song sheets, roast
12 December. The show goes on chestnuts and mulled wine will be
until Sunday 10 January and tickets available on the night.
are on sale from the box offi ce on Between 18 and 20 December
524481 or online at www.wyvern- shoppers in Wharf Green, the Pa-
theatre.org.uk rade and Regent Circus will step
Santa has set up shop in The back in time to experience a Victo-
Brunel until 23 December to hear rian Christmas. The event will give
the wishes of kids of all ages. Entry visitors the chance to learn more
to the grotto (on the Arcade upper about traditional arts and crafts,
fl oor) costs £2.50 and includes a such as decoupage and candle
present for every child. making, and indulge in some last

Discover the link
between Swindon and Ocotal,
its twin town in Nicaragua
Artsite, The Post Modern Annual General Meeting
Theatre Square Swindon and pre-Christmas social
All items made by local art- Friday 11 December, 7.15pm for
ists and designers - mosaics, 7.30pm start, Lower Shaw Farm,
ceramics, stained glass, Old Shaw Lane
clothing, textile art, jewellery
to suit all tastes For details mail Bruce Clarke:
www.artisite.ltd.uk [email protected]

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