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the bigger picture
The Railway Old Museum evocatively pictured in the 1980s by Roy Nash, left. The Platform in use in February, right
Once a methodist chapel then a along one wall. who used to run Swindon’s juggling
hostel for railway workers, more Dr Schmoo’s Urban Circus held club in the hall before it closed for Set to represent
recently a museum for Swindon’s three days of music, dance, recycled refurbishment said, “it’s fantastic
railway heritage and then for a short art, circus skills and partner yoga to be back. We want to organise Greendown Year
while a community meeting hall workshops in mid-February. lots of activities which give young 11 pupil Carney
and art gallery, the old museum on The large main hall will be used people a chance to express them- Bonner has been
Faringdon Road has reopened as for band nights and concerts, arts selves through music, street art and elected as Swin-
The Platform after a £1 million re- based events, and there will be an performance.” don’s Youth MP
furbishment by Swindon Council to internet cafe and youth support and Lottie Mills from Lydiard Milli- for the UK Youth
create a huge youth centre complete advice services like Connexions. cent said, “it’s good to have a safe Parliament after
with 30 seat railway buffet carriage Jake the Juggler of Dr Schmoo, place where young people can get winning a majority
together and do things; it’s much of the 5,392 votes
Opening at The Platform on 1 March better than hanging around on the cast in schools and colleges.
Connexions offering drop-in advice and information on education, streets.” The teenager from Priory Vale says
careers, housing, money, health and relationships opens on: Monday, A series of official opening events he wants more youth events in the
Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am to 4.30pm; Wednesday and Friday are being planned for the end of town and will be working hard on
9.30am to 3.30pm. For details call 549200 March. the anti-bullying campaign.
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