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Historic newsreels bring back Mayor’s Golden Year memorable
memories of cinema outings Half way through his term, the mayor and mayoress Rex and Sandra
Barnett continue with their frenetic fundraising schedule.
There was delight and appreciation at an evening of old newsreel fi lms The couple, whose year in offi ce instead of presents - and raised a
made by British Pathe between 1897 and 1970, organised by Swindon coincides with their fi ftieth wedding staggering £1,200 for our appeal. In
Link in association with Swindon Library on 14 October. anniversary, are making their year addition, we’ve had two businesses
Mark Harris, head of online mar- more special by raising money donate £3,000 and £1,000.”
keting at British Pathe, was invited for the Prospect Hospice, Willows “The year has been brilliant,” said
by The Link to present archive news Counselling Service and the Calm the mayor. “We’ve been amazed
clips featuring Swindon which are Trust. They’ve also been helping the by the vast number of organisa-
amongst the 90,000 short news victims of the Pakistan fl ood. tions and their dedicated teams of
reports now available to view online Coun Barnett added, “I’m de- volunteers, just proving what we
free of charge. lighted that we’ve also had a very already know - Swindon is a great
There was intrigue to see soldiers’ successful Mayoress Charity Lunch, place to live.”
sports on Empire Day in 1918 and two successful quizzes, donations To invite the mayor and mayor-
the huge crowds for the visit of King from the public, fun days and bucket ess to an event, or to organise an
George V and Queen Mary in 1924. Mark Harris with the mayor collections. Also thanks to one very activity to help their charities, call
The mayoress Sandra Barnett, and mayoress kind couple who, for their Golden the mayor’s offi ce on 463000 or mail:
librarian Roger Trayhurn and Hay- fascinating and unique evening. “It Wedding, asked for donations [email protected]
don Wick resident Brenda Hedges was amazing to see scenes from my
remembered being in the 1950s younger days. Evenings at the cin-
crowd to see Princess Elizabeth ema were an important part of our Poetry for Heroes
visiting the town recorded by Pathe. week and Pathe newsreels always Wootton Bassett resident and closet poet Rhona Jack has launched a
And there were cheers for the started the evening. They are such call for poems for a book to raise money for Help for Heroes. She says
1969 Pathe fi lm of Swindon Town’s an important part of our heritage.” they should provide an insight into the daily working lives and inner world
historic victory over Arsenal at Mark Harris said, “it was great of those who risk life and limb for Queen and country.
Wembley with legend Don Rogers to listen to people’s comments and The closing date is 31 December 2010, with a view to the publication of
putting away two goals. know they have close connections 100 poems in May 2011 to coincide with the Swindon Festival of Literature.
The mayor Rex Barnett thanked to the fi lms in the Pathe archive.” Read more at www.blueclickpr.com or mail: [email protected]
Mark and The Link for putting on a See them at http://bit.ly/swin-
donpathe Plan the Big Arts Day 2011
Left, the plaque, now A big open meeting for anyone who wants to get involved in next year’s
mounted in Steam Mu- Big Arts Day takes place on Monday 8 November, 5pm to 7pm, at
seum, unveiled by the Swindon Arts Centre. Turn up if you want to help out, run a stall, do
future queen in 1950 as
featured in a Pathe report a workshop, perform or even clear litter afterwards.

Special admission Get your fill of seasonal shopping and
£2.00 for adults
and £1.00 for children
& concessions
musical entertainment as you experience
the magic of STEAM this Christmas. You’ll
find a fantastic array of unique market
stalls, offering fine gifts plus scrumptious
confectionery and fayre. Under 3s go free.

There’s also the chance to
meet Santa in his grotto!

For more details
call 01793 466637

4 and 5 December 2010, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2TA www.swindon.gov.uk/steam

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