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For the youngsters... Swindon Town Centre Swindon games on 21 July will be an opener for the big one Images of Coate Water

Swindon’s Mechanics’ Trust is aim- and DJ and break-dancing work- Bollywood Dreamers and other for sale
www.swindontowncentre.co.uk ing to make this year’s Children’s shops, along with stalls by children’s local dance groups and performers Raising money to combat
Fete on 21 July in the GWR Park, charities, community organisations will wow the crowds, whilst local childhood exposure
Keep the kids Wyvern kids’ Faringdon Road, the biggest and and artists, and games organised bands will play for all ages during to online pornography
by Swindon Town’s Football in the the evening. An aerial performance
best ever.
The fete dates back to 1866 and Community team.
and fireworks will finish off the day
events calendar
There will also be an older chil-
entertained this Swindon’s one and only theatre, The was a key event in the town’s diary dren’s marquee, for those who are just before 10pm.
Organiser Hannah Parry said:
until World War II.
“2012 is a year of celebration across
Revived by the trust in 2002, less active but are young at heart.
summer! Wyvern, has a fantastic programme of with a break last year, the London The tradition of the past was Britain and the Children’s Fete is a
children’s entertainment in store this
Olympics will be a theme for this that all children attending received great opportunity to be involved in a
summer, and here are a few of the
year’s volunteer run event. The a slice of cake; this year they’ll be modern community gathering with
highlights: afternoon will be filled with activities a able to choose from a range of deep roots in Swindon’s history.” See canvas mounted pictures
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for children including an arts and cupcakes. To be a volunteer helper or to
If you’re wondering how to keep your Fireman Sam crafts tent, storytelling, an under Stage performances from the Wy- organise games on 21 July, mail: To purchase
children entertained this summer, then Sunday 1st July 5’s play area, a funfair, circus skills, vern Theatre, REACH, majorettes, [email protected] call Bas Jones
look no further than Swindon town on 07981 444005
centre!
Pontypandy’s most famous resident, Young Shaw artist’s double talent
There is always plenty going on, and Fireman Sam, is hosting his first ever
this summer is no different with events music festival! With great songs and A design by Thashania Nul-
scheduled in Wharf Green at MECA and daring new rescues, this is sure to be liah from Shaw Ridge Pri-
at Swindon Dance. a fantastic show. mary School was chosen by
organisers for the cover of
There’s another family roller disco on Horrible Histories the Swindon Junior Music
offer at the MECA on 6th July, and Tuesday 10th July – Saturday 14th July Festival programme.
after the success of previous retro Her prize was a £20 book
events this is sure to be great fun! The hugely popular Horrible Histories voucher and £100 for the
production returns to The Wyvern with school’s music room.
More information about the the Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians. Over 400 children from
disco can be found at Using actors and groundbreaking 3D 45 schools took part in the
www.mecaswindon.co.uk. special effects, these two astounding festival at the Oasis includ-
shows are guaranteed to thrill you and ing Thashania.
Swindon Dance also have a jam your children. Thashania with last year’s
packed summer of performances Mayor of Swindon Ray Ball-
- including the special one-off Hairy Maclary man
Wharf Green show mentioned Saturday 18th July
earlier in this issue.
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