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12 swindonlink.com • September 2011
Novice publican surprised

by wedding booking saves the day

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When Kate Davis from The Prin-
nels decided to marry her long
time partner Nigel , they booked
the Nine Elms pub back in 2010.
C
But when she turned up to con-
M fi rm the details in February the
look of surprise on landlord Errol
Y
Johnson‘s face told her she was
CM on the brink of a bride’s biggest By Sue
nightmare.
MY Your local family hairdresser
The previous landlady had left
CY the pub without telling Errol about 25% discount for Seniors
the booking. However, unfazed,
CMY Call now for an appointment
although never having catered for a
K wedding, he stepped up to the plate. on 01793 871120
Kate is the daughter of Terry and
Theresa Davis from Toothill, the fi rst or 07967 363322
people who moved to the western HOME VISITS AVAILABLE
expansion of Swindon in Spring
1976. Two of their four children are
Wedding Fayre now married and they have four
granddaughters.
Terry said, “for somebody who
Sunday 18th September 11am to 3pm has never done a wedding, Errol
did a fi ne job in making the day
Local wedding exhibitors very special for the family.”
Bridal competition • Free entry Kate was relieved that everything
went to plan. “My heart sank when I
Shaw Ridge fi rst met Errol and he said he didn’t
Leisure Park, know anything about the wedding,
West Swindon but he’s been great. He and his staff
01793 878785 really made the day memorable for
our family and friends.”
Pictured above, the Davis family at the
www.wedding-fayre.co.uk Nine Elms, from left, Michael and Janice,
Theresa, Kate and Nigel, Terry, Chris-
Organised by ADP Limited. Tel: 01793 840000 tine. Front, granddaughters Alicia,
Lauren and Amy. Not pictured, Maddy

SAMPLE The
Nine Elms
CLEARANCE Nine Elms
SALE Under new management
10% OFF
Bridal from £100 TRADITIONAL
Adult Bridesmaid
01793 613000 and Prom from £50 SUNDAY LUNCH
with this advert
www.harmonybrides.co.uk Child Bridesmaid £25 • Marquee and function room
• Family friendly beer garden
Devizes Rd, Old Town, • Live big screen football
Swindon SN1 4BG Tiaras • Poker league
(Opposite the Arts Centre) from £20 Tel: 01793 770442
The Elms, Shaw

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