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Swindon’s long term connection
with its Central American twin, Oco-
tal in Nicaragua, was strengthened
in October with a three week visit by
artist Patricio Marin, sponsored by
Swindon Ocotal Link (SOL).
Patricio, 31, conveyed fraternal
greetings from his town to the Mayor
of Swindon, met artists in the town,
took in the sights of Swindon and
London, and visited schools.
The self taught painter spent a
week at Lydiard Park Academy
creating a mural and talking to pupils
in Spanish.
Head of languages Eileen Mo-
chan said Patricio had enriched
the life of the school. “Patricio was
a great ambassador for Ocotal and
a truly talented artist. The pupils
were mesmerised by his work; large
numbers would gather during break
times and lunch to see him creating
a beautiful mural. Patricio with Lydiard Park Academy pupils in front of his mural which includes visual references
“We have all gained a wider to Swindon, Wiltshire and Nicaragua and portrays the link between Swindon and Ocotal
knowledge of Nicaragua, its culture, smoke of the volcano.” children at Leonardo Matute School. from the SOL members and Lydiard
customs, beauty and landscape. Nathan Ellmer added: “The pic- “It’s a fantastic painting which Park Academy.
We’re willing participants in linking ture is very realistic and shows the demonstrates Patricio’s skill and is SOL has worked with an Ocotal
our academy with the secondary relationship between the different a wonderful reminder of his visit, committee for 25 years and raises
school in Ocotal.” towns. Nicaragua looks an interest- and a link we plan to forge with the money to help fund educational
Year 10 pupil Eleanor Keene said: ing place.” school in Ocotal.” burseries, health services and a
“It’s amazing how much detail Patri- Headteacher Clive Zimmerman Patricio said he was honoured to home for the elderly. New members
cio has included and it’s really cool thanked Patricio for his work and have the opportunity to visit Swin- interested in joining SOL are asked
how he’s joined the fl ags coming out presented him with a plaque and don and grateful for the kindness to mail Bruce Clarke: b.clarke22@
of the steam engine and from the letters from academy pupils to and encouragement he received btinternet.com
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