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Portrait of Swindon on show in the West The Year of the Penguin
The photographic and video exhibition to celebrate the people and places Christmas Exhibition
of Swindon in The Queen’s jubilee year can be seen at West Swindon Glo’s Studio, 85 High Street,
Library, until 5 January. Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1HU
The sensitive and revealing por- Over 600 people participated in (opposite Emmanuel Church)
trait of Swindon’s communities, the project, some of whom were Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December Christmas Market
culture, commerce and landscapes captured on a sofa. The display is 11am to 6pm 1st-2nd December 10am-4pm
was shown to the monarch in Salis- a warm reflection of the wide range All works exhibited for sale Gifts, hampers, local produce
bury in May as part of the royal prog- activities around Swindon for pres- Enquiries: 01793 722307
ress around the country to mark her ent and future generations. www.imagier.com/art/gallery Purton Farm Shop &
sixtieth year on the throne. Organic Veg Box Scheme
In Spring 2012, people in the A Christmas Garland: Sunday 2 December, 7.30pm Church End, Purton
town were asked to consider what A Janice Thompson Performance Trust concert with special guests
made them proud of Swindon, and Yvette Cummings, soprano, Olivia Clarke, clarinet Swindon SN5 4EB
which landscape, urban, rural, or and Just 4 Fun trombone quartet Tel: 01793 772287
domestic, should form the backdrop St Mark's Church, Railway Village, Swindon SN1 5EH Shop open Tuesday-Sunday
for their portrait. The resulting pieces £10 admission includes mince pies and mulled wine. Under 12s free www.purtonhouseorganics.co.uk
capture moments of contemplation, For tickets mail: [email protected]
work and play.
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Wiltshire oldest Indian restaurant, The Khyber at the bottom of Victoria Road,has been celebrating its fiftieth
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nothing else like it in Wiltshire,” said influences from all parts of the Indian Chamber of Commerce host a free
Sadik. “Today we are welcoming the sub-continent and South East Asia to attend drop-in day on Wednes- 112 Basepoint Business Centre,
grandchildren of our first customers. to cater for new tastes. “The main day 12 December, 10am to 3pm. Rivermead Drive, Swindon SN5 7EX
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