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World’s fastest steam driven car Open day at organic farm
comes to STEAM Fun for all the family, farmers’ market, live music, treasure hunt,
fantastic organic food, & cider stall
The rich history of the Great high speed, see the UK’s most Saturday 11 September, 11am to 4pm.
Western Railway continues to be impressive model railway layouts, Purton House Organic Farm, SN5 4EB, is located off the B4553
celebrated in Swindon and beyond, view famous steam locomotives www.purtonhouseorganics.co.uk
in its 175th Anniversary year. It’s and magnifi cent traction engines
fi tting that one of the attractions to from Hatch Heritage and Steam
the biggest event in the calendar will Engineers, plus a wide range Taste the countryside at Roves Farm
be an example of the best in Brit- of railway displays, road shows, With autumn approaching, Roves Farm Visitor Centre is inviting all bud-
ish engineering, the fastest steam memorabilia and trade stands. ding hedgerow pickers to collect nature’s produce between Wednesday
driven car on the planet. Pop music powerhouse and 8 and Sunday 26 September.
The Swindon Railway Festival model railway expert Pete Water- Centre manager Pat Hoddinot says, “so many adults and children have
on 11 and 12 September will en- man will join the celebrations, as never tasted fresh blackberries straight off the bush, nor seen hazelnuts
tertain families and rail enthusi- will the experts from Hornby and or sloes growing. Free tractor rides will take you to the best places on the
asts from all over the country. Bachmann. farm to pick your own, and we’ll even provide you with great recipe ideas
Visitors will be able to climb into Read more at www.swindonlink. like blackberry and apple jam, crab apple jelly and sloe gin.
the cockpit of the British Steam com and see the STEAM adver- Roves Farm Visitor Centre is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10.30am to
Car and imagine themselves at tisement on page 23. 5pm and there’s a Teddy Bear’s Picnic every Friday from 12.30pm. For
British Steam Car with principal driver Charles Burnett III details call 763939 or see www.rovesfarm.co.uk

Three’s no crowd at Swindon’s meerkat manor
Studley Grange Butterfl y World’s newly arrived meer-
kats Thelma and Louise have been joined by a new
male partner in their compound; good times for the
girls, but they don’t know what to call him.
You can help by entering a competition to name the
male member of the gang. The person who sends in
the best suggestion will receive a year’s family pass
to Studley Grange. Entries should be submitted by 30
September to Studley Grange.
The threesome are worth a visit, along with their
neighbours, Einstein, Buzz, Darwin and Bounty, four
very mischievous otters.
For inspiration see the video at www.studleygrange.
co.uk/butterfl yworld/meerkats_competition.php

Butterfly World & Craft Village
StudleyGrange

A Great Family Day Out
Enjoy a truly magical experience as you walk amonst
hundreds of the world’s most beautiful butterflies flying
around a tropical paradise of plants and fish filled pools.
Then visit our otters, goats, meerkats, guinea pigs and loads
more farmyard favourites in our outdoor Animal Paddock.

AN ALL WEATHER ATTRACTION...
Including Interactive Play & many individual ual
Including Interactive Play & many individ
craft shops, offering a variety of handcrafted gifts.
Venue for Kids Parties • Groups and Coach Parties Welcome
Open Daily: Summer 10am-6pm; Winter 9am-Dusk
Tel: 01793 852400 • E-mail: [email protected]
Studley Grange Garden & Leisure Park
Hay Lane, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9QT
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