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Back to School... Swindon Town Centre No need for boredom with great deals Advertising feature 27

for kids at two Swindon venues Royal Wootton Bassett welcomes Royale salon
www.swindontowncentre.co.uk Steam, Museum of the Great Western Railway and Lydiard House have Kelly Wilson has relocated her successful beauty salon from North Swin-
great offers for the holidays. don to new, much larger premises in Royal Wootton Bassett.
Children under 16 can visit either dedicated play areas for young chil-
However short this summer may have seemed, it’s nearly time for Getting into Swindon attraction for just £1 with a full-pay- dren plus the new Platform One Café.
school to start again, and we’ve got some got great tips to make ing adult until 2 September. There’s For details call 01793 466637 or
sure your children are ready for the first day back. By Car plenty to keep all ages entertained. www.swindon.gov.uk/steam
At Steam you can make-believe At Lydiard House & Park wander
One read through this and any jitters will be instantly banished, leaving your From the north: you are an engine driver or signal- through the elegant state rooms of
kids fully prepared to handle the pressures of that dreaded Follow the A419 and then the man as you explore the imaginative the house and uncover the lives of
and hands-on displays that take the St John family who owned the
return to the classroom. signposts to Swindon. you on a journey through time and estate for over 500 years.
From the east: across the ages. There are costumes for children
Climb aboard famous locomo-
to try on and the freedom and
Follow the M4 in the Bristol direction tives, including the legendary Lode expanse of the lakes, lawns and
and leave at Junction 15, following Star, visit the seaside pier with woodlands to explore, as well as
the signposts to Swindon. working vintage slot machines and the large play area.
even walk underneath the 80 ton For details call 01793 770401 or
From the south: Caerphilly Castle. There are also www.lydiardpark.org.uk
Follow the A346, following the The Mayor of Royal Wootton Bassett Maz Leighfield launching The Royale
signposts to Swindon. Win tickets to revolting open-air theatre with Kelly and her team, from left, Kristy Rowland, Joanne McDonagh, Tess
Illyria Theatre Company promises a sticky, slimy, disgusting yet funny Goring, Lisa Davies
From the west: interpretation of Roald Dahl’s ghastly couple The Twits at Lydiard Park Her vibrant, elegant and state of been tremendous.
Follow the M4 in the London direction on Friday 17 August. the art Royale Beautique offers a “I have a great team of specialists
and leave at Junction 16, following Tickets, £14 adult, £8 child, £38 family, for wide range of beauty tips and treat- working with me, and we offer a
the signposts to Swindon. this nasty and smelly must-see show are ments including Shellac, Minx Nails, huge range of the most up to date
on sale from 01793 614837, or www.we- crystal pedicures, lip enhancements and stylish beauty treatments, so I
Train gottickets.com/swindonartscentre, from the and a number of medical aesthetic would encourage everyone to visit
Arts Centre, Old Town, Swindon Information treatments from qualified nurses. us. We’re really close to Swindon
With the regeneration work near Centre at Central Library or Lydiard House. Kelly said: “I was really drawn to and you can do most of your shop-
completion, travelling by train may be Enter our Twits competition the friendly community feel of Royal ping here.”
the perfect way to get in to Swindon. Thanks to Lydiard Park we have two family Wootton Bassett and I felt there Royale Beautique is to be found at
The main railway station is just ten tickets (two adults & two children). Just tell was room for a fresh new salon. 61 High Street, Royal Wootton Bas-
minutes’ walk away, and provides us who wrote The Twits. Send your answer The welcome from customers and sett. Tel: 01793 850343. facebook.
connections to London Paddington, to the address on page 4 by 9 August. encouragement through Twitter has com/The Royal Beautique
Bristol and Wales.
Uniform PE Kit
Depending on your schools’ dress code, Children tend to love it or hate it, but Simply cross the road out of the station I am interested in receiving
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you could need to buy anything from if you send them to their PE lessons and follow the signs for the centre. Kids for a Qu details of future Swindon
shirts and ties to new shoes for the start looking the part then they’ll be halfway
of term. there! Visit: www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk. at Lydiard House & Walled Garden Museums and Heritage events. 
[ ] (please tick box)
But whatever you need uniform-wise, Sports Direct in Regent Circus, Buses This voucher entitles children aged 5-15 years Name:
Trutex in the Brunel Centre is the place JD Sports on Canal Walk or Don Rogers to visit Lydiard Park & Walled Garden between
to go. Stocking uniform items such as Sports on Faringdon Road stock a great Bus services to, from and around
jumpers, blouses and ties, Trutex is an selection of shorts, trainers and T-shirts, Swindon are operated by Stagecoach 21 July and 2 September for just £1 Email:
all-encompassing retail outlet, and also as well more specialist equipment Swindon and Thamesdown Transport. when accompanied by a full-paying adult.
offers a specialist junior school range. including squash rackets, football boots
and cricket bats. There are numerous bus stops just Under 5s go free! Postcode:
Uniform items can also be found in around the town centre and the Closed on Mondays except Bank Holiday Monday 27 August
Marks & Spencer, Primark and BHS Laptops Swindon Bus Station is a two minute
– all of which stock a huge range of If your budget allows, purchasing a new walk from the town centre, under the
shirts, cardigans, coats and trousers. laptop is guaranteed to send your child underpass towards The Parade. D13515 Terms and conditions: Valid between 21 July and 2 September 2012. Please note that SwindonCards cannot
be used in conjunction with the £1 offer. Up to 4 children enter for £1 each when accompanied by an adult.
back to school with a smile on their
Stationery face. There is also a Park and Ride facility
A must-have for all geeks young and available in Swindon and this runs Please complete the following
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old, a good set of stationery will set And with a number of great value from Wroughton Park and Ride. Kids for a Qu STEAM information before you use your
your children up for a great start to the outlets in the town centre, you don’t voucher. We will not pass your
new term. need to break the bank either! Go to the websites below for more at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway Museum of the Great Western Railway details on to any other party: 
Paper, pens, pencils, protractors, rulers, Your best bets are Currys in Regent information on bus times and bus stop I am interested in receiving
locations.
rubbers – you name it, Swindon town Circus and Western Computers in the This voucher entitles children aged 3-16 years details of future Swindon
centre has got it! Brunel Centre or Argos on Canal Walk. to visit STEAM any day of the week between Museums and Heritage events.

There are a number of outlets These are just a few ideas for back- www.thamesdown-transport.co.uk 21 July and 2 September for just £1when [ ] (please tick box)
throughout the town centre that can to-school shopping in Swindon town accompanied by a full-paying adult. Name:
help you fill your children’s pencil case centre, and for even more details, Email:
including WH Smith, Ryman, Inkspot visit www.swindontowncentre.co.uk. Under 3s go free!
and Paperchase. www.stagecoachbus.com Postcode:

Don’t forget Swindon Dance’s Urban Event next month... 4 D13410 Terms and conditions: Valid between 21 July and 2 September 2012. Please note that SwindonCards cannot
be used in conjunction with the £1 offer. Up to 4 children travel for £1 when accompanied by an adult.

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