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Happy birthday to the CYCLE REPAIRS

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On the road? At work?
It’s 21 years since Macmillan Cancer Support launched its annual Slip? Trip? & delivery from
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and, to celebrate, they want to break home or work
all records at this year’s fundraiser on Friday 30 September. Medical negligence? Servicing & repairs
A staggering £8.1
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Run Turtle Run will invite you to take up the challenge whole family gets involved in the final battle between www.sjedney.co.uk Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or eve.
£83,000.
in a series of fun races. The friendly turtles are always Alice and the Queen, and there are masks, hats and or 07850 650956 (mobile)
There’s also an-
other reason to cele-
determined to win, yet despite their frantic and banners to be made at the Alice in Wonderland
brate as 2011 marks
elaborate preparations, once the whistle blows and the themed workshop, Makendoo.
The Mayor of Swindon Ray Ballman launching this year’s
the centenary of the
race starts, they revert to being slow and clumsy, which charity’s founda- World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in mid-July with Swindon
fundraising chair Jill Greenaway and Macmillan intern Jen-
tion by Douglas
after all is something any respectable turtle is proud to be. Sparky the Robot is a genuine robot with no human
nifer Poolman. Photo: Jodie Henderson
Macmillan.
parts at all and tons of personality. At two metres tall,
Nearly 70 people in Swindon
“The wonderful thing is that
If you’re a lover of traditional English entertainment, he talks, dances, plays music, squirts water and causes
have already signed up to hold people can get involved at a level
a coffee morning, either at their they are comfortable with - ask a
you won’t be disappointed. For instance, Big Mr Punch, a sensation wherever he goes. Sparky is made from a
home, place of work, school, college few friends around, join up with
Judy and Baby and their accompanying musicians will fascinating array of recycled materials.
or at a special event. Polly Bishop, some neighbours, or talk to the
provide a gently nostalgic promenade performance. Macmillan fundraising manager for boss to agree an event at work. And
Don’t miss out on Swindon's biggest free festival!
Wiltshire said, “we’re off to a great coffee can be taken at any time, so
start, but we need many, many more when you organise your fundrais-
For more information, and to keep up to date on
While on the subject of nostalgia, what child doesn’t people to get involved if we’re going ing event is up to you.”
information regarding the Big Arts Day, visit
get excited at the mention of Alice in Wonderland? In to reach our ambitious target. We’re For details of the World’s Biggest
www.bigartsday.co.uk
Curious Wonderland, kids can play a big game of hide urging people to start making plans Coffee Morning call 0845 602 1246
now, rather than leave it to the last or register at www.macmillan.org.
and seek to find the White Rabbit, whilst older children minute.” uk/coffee
can listen to Caterpillar’s witty stories. Better still, the
Singer / Songwriter
HK’97
Saturday 13 August Classical Concert HK’97
Gates: 5.30pm, Concert 6.30pm Saturday 27 August
Paul Carrack, former vocalist with Gates 6.30pm, Concert 7.30pm
Mike and the Mechanics
The Sarah Gillespie Trio
Ben Montague Band
Theo Alteieri
The Wiltshire & Swindon They will be joined by
Youth Orchestra formed vocalist Camilla Kerslake,
in the 1960s and are the first artist to sign to
Paul Carrack’s band Ace had a huge lyricism, with the Guardian saying recognised for their high Gary Barlow’s new record
global hit in the 70s with his song she combines ‘Bob Dylan’s lyrical quality performances. The label. Her debut album was
“How Long”, but his biggest break bite and languid delivery and the conductor will be Timothy nominated for ‘Best Album’
came in 1985 when he contributed forthrightness of Joni Mitchell, with a Redmond, who has been at the 2010 Classical BRIT
vocals to an album by Genesis little rap-like percussiveness thrown in’. Principal Conductor of the Awards.
guitarist Mike Rutherford, after which
he joined Mike and The Mechanics. Ben Montague may not be a familiar Cambridge Philharmonic, Entertaining us during the
The title-track of their second LP The name yet, but he’s set to establish and has worked with interval will be local artist
Living Years was a massive success, himself among the brightest UK many of Britain’s leading
reaching number one in America. melodic rock talents, while local orchestras. Danni Marsh. New Menu
artiste Theo Altieri’s set consists of
Warming us up for the evening are original material influenced by artists
a host of talented singer/songwriters. such as The Cure, Paul Weller, Bob Available Now
Sarah Gillespie mixes blues, tango Marley, Radiohead, and Toots and Tickets available from the Arts Centre Office
and urban folk with her trademark the Maytals. in person or by calling 01793 614837,
Visitor Information Centre or online at www.swindontickets.co.uk
Advance bookings: Tickets £23, Concessions £18, Family £65, Parties 10th ticket free. Advance bookings: Tickets £16, Senior Citizens £12, Under 16s £9, Family £40,
Only one concession applicable at a time. Parties 10th ticket free. Only one concession applicable at a time. 886871
On the door: Tickets £28, Concessions £23, Family £75. On the door: Tickets £18, Senior Citizens £14, Under 16s £10, Family £46.

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