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Sign up to play samba in Swindon Unique music for football
Samba is infectious, Samba creates atmosphere, Samba is noisy and Former Swindon musician Shaun Buswell will be returning from London
exciting, and you can catch the groove on a five week course starting in with his band Buswell to play alongside Wootton Bassett Orchestra on
March which will lead to public performances during the spring and summer. Saturday 12 February.
There are 15 places on the beginners’ course devised by Swindon A completely new sound never heard before is promised with proceeds
Samba leader and professional drum and percussion tutor Luke Winton. from the event going to Kick4Life, which promotes HIV/AIDS education
To get newcomers up to speed as quickly as possible the sessions will in Africa through football.
include samba basics including technique and rhythm patterns, the grooves Also performing will be local bands Sleeping With Giants and Mat-
and breaks, plus the leader’s signals that orchestrate every performance. thew Kilford.
The course at £35 is open to anyone, regardless of experience, aged Tickets at £12 are available from the Wyvern Theatre box office on
14 or over and runs from Tuesday 15 March to 12 April, 7.30pm to 9pm 524481 or online at www.wyverntheatre.org
at Isambard Community School. www.kick4life.org
Course participants will then be invited to the band’s regular Wednesday
practise on 20 April before playing a gig together, which rumour has it
might include a Brazilian style royal wedding celebration. Sculpture reveals organic insights
Places are booking on a ‘first come first served basis’ upon payment
of a £15 deposit. See details at www.swindon-samba.co.uk, mail: info@ ‘FeAl’ - an exhibition of work by Old Town sculptor and artist Toby Robson
swindon-samba.co.uk, or call chairperson Jo Beal on 07966 431467. - takes place at the Post Modern Gallery in Theatre Square from Tuesday
1 February to Friday 18 February.
Toby specialises in cast-
ing aluminium and iron in a
small workshop and foundry
Archery FAcility in Swindon near Devizes. He said, “this
Standard exhibition has given me a
4 x 2 Hours Starter
Lessons for £99 real impetus to gather a large
c New archery facility comprising 3 shooting ranges: (Group Discount Available) collection of work together
m 70m outdoor target range get 25% off first in one place. It reflects my
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c Online archery equipment retail outlet Book your ficult couple of years, other
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c Sword and Buckler – be the complete “The name ‘FeAl’ is both a pun on famous sculpture trails outdoor mu-
medieval archer
c Archery Clubs on Site For more information, pricing and to arrange a meet or contact Andrew: the way I create and of the chemical seum in Solsbury, Indiana.
c Companions of the Longbow [email protected] or Tel: 07809 729260 symbols for the two main materials www.blackandwhitecasting.co.uk
c Forrest Poachers We are at Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wilts., SN6 7QS I work in.”
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Travel should Take you places
Comedy Night!

At The Hilton Swindon
Thursday, 31st March 2011
A Laugh Out Loud
Night for Adults!
Enjoy sharing
platters while you
are entertained
by side-splitting
Sevenhampton, Nr Highworth, Swindon, Wilts. SN6 7QG
01793 763939 www.rovesfarm.co.uk comedy
A sense of humour
OPEN DAILY from 19th Feb until 30th Oct, 10.30-5.00pm is a necessity
Full programme of events throughout the day: Strictly over 18s only
* Meet & Feed the Animals- three times a day !
* FREE Tractor & Trailer Rides around the farm Ticket Price: £19.95 per person
* Children’s Themed Making and Sticking All proceeds to Hilton in the Community Foundation
* Indoor Heated Toddlers Soft Play & Sandpit (reg charity no: 1084220)
* Activity Barn with Pedal Tractors, Giant Slide & Ball Pond The Amber Foundation (reg charity no: 1051388)
* Big Straw Bale Stack, Bouncy Castle & Outdoor Play Area
* Granary Tearoom - delicious homemade cakes! To book: www.hilton.co.uk/swindon
Teddy Bears Picnic on Fridays during Term Time ! [email protected]
Children’s Birthday Parties or ring: 01793 881 777
February Half Term Special: ‘The Three Little Pigs’ This offer is subject to availability & cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers

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