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There are so few 'unique' pubs nowadays: many claim to be, few are. speataau.Lar evewts... £ow.ethi,wg for evert owe!
One that does hit the spot is The Royal Oak at Bishopstone which was
bought by organic farmer Helen Browning - and you can win the chance
to try it out.
It's in the middle of this idyllic village and good access to lovely walking
six miles east of Swindon, and ef- and cycling country.
fectivelythe centre of Helen's farm. Where better to while away an
She is best known for her organic evening, or stop-by for refreshment
black and white pigs which run all whilst out walking?
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over the Wiltshire Downs, and end Win a voucher worth £20
up as bacon and sausages on the rZia:
to be used at anytime. including
shelves of Tesco. Sainsbury and
Budgen, nationwide. Just look their new Sunday summer barbe-
for her name and the big orange cues where you can choose from
tasty organic pork sausages and
pig icon.
salads to extraordinary steaks
The pub is the only one in the
costing from £10 to £22.50 per
Swindon district which is rated
head. To win one of two vouchers,
by Michelin in their 2009 Best UK
send your contact details to the
food pubs guide; it now features
address on page 4 with the answer
in the new Alastair Sawday Pub
to the question: in which major
and Inns of UK 2009, again in the
supermarkets can Helen Brown- = 1^lr
top 500; and on top of the food,
ing's organic bacon and speedy ^\ ^ ,`-fin►
there are great, clean Arkells' ales,
sausages be found?
plus a short organic wine list. The
menu changes twice each day. There are another two vouchers on
com
and is completely local, seasonal, offer at www.swindonlink.com
organic and even foraged. What's If you can't wait to see if you've won,
more, the Royal Oak has a great make a trip to the Royal Oak now.
garden. easy parking, friendly staff www.royaloakbishopstone.co.uk
Escape from summer holiday boredom
The Great Escape at Greendown Community School provides an op-
portunity for youngsters to experience a variety of sports activities.
Children aged 9 to 13 years can 3 to 7 August. The cost is £55 per
take part in football. netball, hockey. week and youngsters can attend
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ulti mate frisbee, lacrosse, handball. both weeks. Stud le Gran e
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dodgeball, badminton, volleyball. The course is open to pupils in
gymnastics. rounders, cricket. Year 5 to Year 8 who attend any DOLLS HOUSE WORKSHOP
dance. Danish long ball. tug of war school. Applications from children
and tag rugby. Crazy catch is a new in Year 4 will be considered and
addition to the programme this year should be discussed with Christian
and involves games based around Dobbs at Greendown.
a springy net. Bookingformscan be download-
The Great Escape runs from edfromwww.greendown.swindon. s
9.30am to 3pm, 27 to 31 July and sch.uk or call 874224.
Discounted dolls house decor
Home improvements are cheaperthan everatThe Dolls House Workshop
at Studley Grange Craft Village.
Free conservatories and half price basements are among offers at the
shop which stocks over forty different dolls houses. Customers can order
in store and goods will be delivered the next day to Studley Grange, at
the same prices displayed on the Dolls House Emporium web site.There
are further savings for members of the workshop's loyalty scheme which
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rewards customers with £10 to spend in store for every £100 spent. g r f' Also stockists of
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Learn how to customise furniture and create finishing touches at su-
• Carl Schmieder houses and furniture
pervised workshops on Wednesdays and Fridays. For times and details
• Dolls House Emporium houses & furniture
call into the craft village or call 852400. • Dolls House Mall quality miniatures
www.studleygrange.co.uk • Dolls House Parade miniature flowers
Ir ^^r • Glenowen houses
ml • Heidi Ott quality miniatures
Swindon Mela: Saturday 25 July, 12noon - 7pm t • Little Trimmings haberdashery
Town Gardens, Old Town. Free/donation I 'i' • Sid Cooke houses
• Streets Ahead houses and furniture
A glorious heady mix of Bollywood & Bhangra, traditional & modern, international
acts, big names and amazing local talent. Music and dance on three stages, Unit 5, Studley Grange Craft Village, Hay Lane
performances, street theatre, storytelling, workshops, craft activities and delicious Nr Wroughton, Swindon, Wilts
Asian cuisine that just makes you want more. Very limited parking available. '/2 mile from M4 junction 16 - Follow the brown tourist signs
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