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Burlesque business off on the festival circuit Mechanics puts on
A Swindon designer has received a shipment of her clothing made for her by artisans in Bali, and she's preparing the pressure
her stall to sell her wares at this summer's festivals - starting with Glastonbury at the end of June.
The annual Faringdon Road Park
Rosa Hirsch-Holland rated in an art-noveau children's fete run by the New Me-
from Shaw, trades as style reminiscent of 1960s chanics'Trust is not being organised
Rosa Bloom, selling off store Biba. this year to allow the volunteers to
the shelf and bespoke What will sell, she has concentrate on their campaign to
burlesque costumes no idea. "It's a leap of faith; rescue the building.
and accessories, and I could sell out at Glaston- The building owned by Matthew
was featured on the bury or I could still have Singh continues to deteriorate
May Link front page. most of my stock at the and the trust is lobbying Swindon
"There is such a end of the summer," said Council to take action.
large festival following Rosa. "I'm taking small Trustchairman Daniel Rose said.
nowadays and people numbers of different items "in the case of property as sensi-
li ke to dress up for to discover what buyers tive as a Grade II" listed building,
them." said Rosa. ' YOU are interested in. In the ownership is not the only issue that
become somebody Autumn I'll be making new is important in planning law. With
else wearing an attrac- garments which is what
ownership comes responsibilities
tive costume; it really really enjoy, developing for the protection of the premises.
draws people to you. my e-shop and planning "If the owner does not act, the lo-
Festivals are so much another trip to Bali. I've
cal authority or the government can.
more fun if you're mak- lots of ideas and designs
Across Britain, many examples exist
ing friends" to take out there:' where progress has been made
Rosa will have bloomers and feathers, silver jewellery and nipple Rosa has listed the festivals she's when authorities work cooperatively
colourful bustles, scarves, hat tassles on her stall which is deco- visiting at: www.rosabloom.com with preservation trusts"
Mural work to get underway
Swindon artist Ken White hopes to start refurbishing his famous Golden Lion mural
in June, having been commissioned by Swindon Does Art to bring the work he
painted in 1977 and 1983 back to life. It depicts the 19th Century bridge over the
canal in the town centre, right, close to where the jubilee clock now stands.
Ken, left, was featured in front of the mural in April.
In the May Link we called on readers to suggest who could be included in a
recreated Swindon personalities mural. Paul Hiom replied to say Andy Partridge
and XTC, Mark Lamar and Julian Clary should be pictured.

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