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Win free entry Music Musical
to The Festive
Gift Fair, one Monday 7th, 8pm Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th
of Britain’s Jon Allen Band. One of indie’s suc-
biggest cess stories returns with a brand new
Christmas album. £14. Arts Centre
shopping Thursday 10th, 8pm
events Keith James in Concert: perform-
UNISEX 17 to 20 November ing the songs of legendary Leonard
Cohen. £14. Arts Centre
SALON & NAILS The NEC, Birmingham Friday 11th, 8pm
9.30am to 5pm
We have ten sets of four tickets to Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo.
Emily Barker is a compelling song-
ChairS for rent £75 be won thanks to the organisers. writer with a gift for weaving melody
All you have to do is tell us where and words. £10. Arts Centre Chess presented by Theatre Ink with
01793 480448 this year’s Festive Fair is taking Thursday 17th, 7.3pm lyrics by Tim Rice. The Cold War, an
5 Moredon road, Swindon place. Send your entry to the ad- The Magic of Motown. Authentically ill-mannered American and an intense
dress on page 4 by 5 November.
recreated harmonies, slick moves, Russian, a world chess championship
stylish looks and legendary musician- .. and a woman who manages one
ship that were the making of Motown and falls in love with another. £11,

fresh from the O2 arena. £23. Wyvern book tickets on 790431. Arts Centre
Friday 18th, 7.30pm Saturday 26th, 7.30pm
Fun is Bow-shaped! Sensational 60s Experience. A Beyond the Barricade. West End
If you are looking for something a bit different why not try the quintessential 60s line-up packed with and Broadway musical hit songs in-
Black Cat Archery Experience? nostalgia. £23. Wyvern cluding a spectacular finale from Les
With a variety of ranges, styles and targets, everyone from the seasoned Saturday 19th, 7.30pm Miserables. £20.50. Wyvern
archer to the absolute beginner will find something to enjoy at our
specially designed archery centre.
Talks
 All Equipment & Tuition Provided
 Safe Environment Friday 4th, 7.30 pm.
 Corporate and group events The Swindon Collection. Denys
 Special parties for 5yrs & older Hodson, Thamesdown Council head
A great time comes as standard!
Clubs on site; of Arts in the 1980s, draws on his
Target, Field and Medieval pivotal role in building one of the finest
www.blackcatarchery.com collections of 20th Century British art
For more information, to arrange a meet or contact Andrew on: in the country and considers its future.
[email protected] or 07809 729260 Last Night of the Proms concert £4.50. Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
We are at Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wilts SN6 7QS
presented by Swindon Rotary Clubs Wednesday 16th, 6.30pm for 7pm
featuring a wealth of local talent per- Tribal. A talk to accompany the exhibi-
Christmas at forming in aid of Swindon Cares and tion at Post Modern Gallery, see below
Hop Skip & Jump respite care centre.
Sunday 20th, 7.30pm
£16 Wyvern Charley Boorman. The actor, adven-
Roves Farm Thursday 24 & Friday 25th, 7.30pm turer and author takes a break from
Essence of Ireland. A breath-taking
travelling to bring an evening of per-
show of brilliant choreography, superb
musicianship and dazzling costumes. sonal stories, and tales of adventure
£17.50. Wyvern
£25.50. Wyvern Friday 25th, 7.30pm
Friday 25th, 7.30pm The Marlborough Bibles. Simon
Jazz in the Church in aid of Friends of McKeown, keeper of antique books
Angel’s Orphanage. Craig Milverton, at Marlborough College will talk about
voted ‘Jazz Pianist of 2010’ will play the college catalogue of antiquarian
hot and funky music on his organ bibles, bringing along some of the
accompanied by tenor sax player Ian rarer items. £4.50. Swindon Museum
Ellis, guitarist Neil Burns and drummer & Art Gallery
Coach York. £10, tickets from 764979
or Lighthouse Bookshop Highworth
and Swindon Information Centre. St Exhibition
Michaels Church, Highworth Until Saturday 5th, Monday to Sat-
Saturday 26th, 7.30pm urday, 11am to 5pm.
Wessex Male Choir Concert in aid The Post Office in Pictures. Free.
of the British Heart Foundation. The Post Modern Gallery. see page 21.
Visit Father Christmas choir will be joined by pupils from St. Until Saturday 5th
Lawrence Primary School and the Exhibition of 100 photographs by
Dress up & Take part in our Unique, Traditional choir from Farmors Secondary School. members of the Western Region of
Nativity Plays with the Farm Animals! £10, tickets include a glass of mulled The Royal Photographic Society in-
wine/soft drink and are available from cluding images by RPS Gold Medal
See Mary & Joseph in the Stable
Lechlade Newsagents or by calling winners Rosemary Wilman Hon FRPS
Children's Glittery Christmas Craft 01367 253762. St. Lawrence Church, and Peter McCloskey APAGB FRPS.
Lechlade West Swindon Library, Link Centre
Indoor Farm Animals & Adventure Play Areas Sunday 27th, 4pm & 8pm Friday 11th to Saturday 19th, Mon-
Kentwood Christmas Cracker day to Saturday, 11am to 5pm
For More Info & Opening Times See Website featuring Kentwood’s Senior, Youth Tribal. A selection of tribal and con-
and Junior choirs together with the temporary art from a private collection.
www.rovesfarm.co.uk Albourne Band. £11; mince pie and Free. Post Modern Gallery. Accompa-
mulled wine £2. Wyvern nying talk on 16th. See above.

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