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Diana Dors revisited in new book about her life
A book about Swindon-born queen of glamour Diana Dors has been published to coincide with what would have been the actress’s 80th year,
and written from the perspective of her youngest son Jason Dors-Lake.
Connecting Dors is written “I have fond memories of Swin-
by Canadian author Niema Ash, don; mum would bring me down
in collaboration with Jason, and when she visited family and friends
claims to tell the only official story in the 70s, and she would drive
of the consequences of Diana Dors’ round pointing out the sights.”
celebrity and stardom. Author Niema said: “Connecting
Speaking to The Link Jason said: Dors gives a bigger picture of Di-
“Whilst my memories are still fresh ana Dors’ life, with source material
I wanted to work with Niema to nobody else has had access to. It
download my thoughts about mum, gives an idea of what it’s like to grow
my perspective of the celebrity life up in the shadow of a star.”
that engulfed her and the aftermath Connecting Dors is available to
of her death. buy on Amazon and from the au-
“My mother died on 4 May 1984 thor’s web-site www.niemaash.com
when I was fourteen and a half, Jason holding his daughter Ruby at
and dad shot himself five months the unveiling of Diana Dors’ statue by
later, just after I turned 15. For a John Clinch at the cinema at Shaw
long time I couldn’t cope and did a Ridge in 1991 with film producer David
lot of reckless things; I was close to Puttnam. Photo: Richard Wintle www.
death myself a few times. calypix.com

Bespoke clothing service for disabled has moved Embroiderers stitch together special exhibition
Dressability, the charity that adapts A fascinating selection of colourful, complex and intricate embroidery
clothing to the individual require- specially created by members of the Great Western Embroiderers is on
ments of people with disabilities display in the State Rooms of Lydiard House until 10 June.
has moved to York House, in Edison There is also a quiz
Park, Hindle Way, Dorcan. trail for children to
The charity is keen to hear from find a number of peg
people who can volunteer their time dolls made by the
and skills. For details call 512878 or embroiderers based
mail: [email protected] on characters from
Dressability coordinator Sian Barrie traditional children’s
with volunteer dressmakers stories and nursery
rhymes.
The house is open
3rd - 7th May Tuesday to Sunday
11am to 5pm.
Third Annual Ale, The Mayor Ray Ball-
man with embroiderer
Sausage ‘n Cider Maggie Atkins and
her interpretation of
Festival the famous Van Linge
stained glass window
Large selection of real ales and ciders sourced locally
and from across the country, including Box Steam Brewery,
Braydon Ales, Ramsbury, West Berkshire, 250
Three Castles, Stonehenge and many more.
All accompanied by a celebration range BIKES ON SHOW
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