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Are you an urban arts eclectic...or a bedroom DJ?

These are just two of the categories used by the Arts Council to categorize arts audiences and apparently,
from their research, West and North Swindon are well-endowed with Urban Arts Eclectics, writes Guy Edwards,
chairman of the Swindon Recital Series.
People in this category are likely quite special: people living in these
to be engaged with the arts, enjoy areas are more likely than most to
A quality service you can still afford travelling, seek new experiences, be interested in quality arts events
Excellent Value... are ambitious, and are quite often such as the Swindon Recital Series.
• Wedding Cars young, sociable and affl uent. In case you didn't know, the series
• Airport Transfers Typically, they are well-educated aims to bring world-class chamber
• Special Occasions and are confi dent internet users music to Swindon - and has been
Chauffeur driven Mercedes for all using online services for banking doing so for over ten years. This
occasions – pleasure or business. and buying goods. Download the full season is no exception and already
Rosstyles Chauffeur Services description from www.artscouncil. we have heard some fabulous con-
T. 01793 845791 M. 07887 700595 org.uk certs in the Arts Centre in Old Town.
www.rosstyleschauffeurs.co.uk So what? Well according to the Artistes for the remainder of
arts market researchers, you're
Mustang Leaflet_Advert 64x93_Layout 1 09/12/2009 15:11 Page 1 the season include Claire Jones
(License No: PO-0092)
(harpist to HRH The Prince of
Wales) and baritone Nigel Cliffe
Available for weddings, proms and special occasions. (by permission of the Royal Opera
Driver included. Call Steve or Jenny on 01793 770820 House), and Swindon's very own
or 07976 832990 to check availability and prices. highly acclaimed pianist, Paul
Email: [email protected] Turner in a piano duet recital with
pianist Clare Toomer.
The series also includes a num-
ber of shorter, lunchtime recitals at
the Wyvern Theatre.
But just what is a Bedroom
DJ? These folks are typically in Claire Jones, in Swindon
their late teens or early twenties on 19 February
still living at home or just starting even bedroom DJs might still want
out on their own. Often they are in to come along to hear some of the
lower paid jobs or are fi nishing their world's best musicians performing
studies - but they are aspirational live, here in Swindon.
and brand-conscious. They stay in Dates for concerts in 2010 are
1966 Ford Mustang V8 Convertible and watch a lot of TV but they are to be found at: www.swindonrecit-
also regular cinema-goers. But alseries.org.

Bridal shop celebrates fi ve years
Studley Grange Dolls House Workshop Family-run bridal outfi tters, Harmony Brides, have given their Old Town
shop a makeover in advance of their fi fth birthday in April 2010.
STOCKISTS OF THE Sisters-in-law
FOLLOWING SUPPLIERS Julie Moody and
• Bodo Henning Miniatures Sharon Pearce run
• Carl Schmieder houses and furniture the shop on Deviz-
• Dolls House Emporium houses and
furniture es Road, and are
• Dolls House Mall Quality Miniatures thrilled with their
• Dolls House Parade Miniature Flowers
• Dolls House Workshop houses business partner-
• Glenowen houses ship.
• Heidi Ott quality Miniatures “Old Town is a
• Little Trimmings Haberdashery
• Reutter Porcelain Over 200 wonderful destina-
• Sid Cooke Houses wallpapers tion shopping area,
• Streets Ahead Houses and Furniture now in offering something
• Wanham Furniture stock! for everyone, and
3 good reasons to visit Studley Grange good reasons to visit Studley Grange we feel very proud
3
to be part of the
Dollshouse Workshop... business community here”, said new year,” said Julie. “We also of-
● Earn up to 10% discount with our new loyalty scheme Julie. fer ex-sample gowns at reduced
● We can match most of discounts offered by “Current trends have seen white prices, so whatever the budget, our
Dollshouse Emporium on their website in various shades playing a big part experienced, friendly staff will do
•And we are now twice as big so there is more to choose from!
Including an exclusive new range of hand made fruit and vegetables and hand-knitted in bridal fashion, from a large full their very best to assist in fi nding
clothes, a further 4 fabulous dollshouses, adding to our existing collection, fine skirt to a slim-line fi gure-hugging that dream gown.”
furniture, carpets, lighting and a huge range of wallpapers. fi shtail gown or something in be- Harmony Brides has much to offer
•Dolls houses in kit form tween. We have also seen a move the younger shopper approaching
or fully built - 24 different
stock styles towards gowns with straps, and an their fi rst prom, with gowns starting
•Build your own dream upturn in those adding a jacket to from £195.
home to your own give the fi nishing touch.” See the advert opposite and
specification
•Full range of electrical ST_SW1631607 Julie and Sharon stock a wide check details at www.harmony-
equipment variety of colours for bridesmaids brides.co.uk
One of the biggest selections in the South West – about 55 in total, with clarets and
Free prom evenings will take
Telephone 01793 852400 www.studleygrange.co.uk burgundies particularly popular. place at the shop on Thursday
Unit 5, Studley Grange Craft Village, Hay Lane, Wroughton, “Our stunning 2010 bridal gown
Swindon, Wilts, SN4 9QT follow brown signs from M4, collection is now in stock, ready 28 January and Thursday 25
Junction 16 (1/2 mile towards Wroughton) for our busy period early in the February from 4pm to 8pm.

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