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           cyclists were in safe hands


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            Birds on bikes brings women together

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               26th Swindon Beer Festival, STEAM Museum                                  Mon-Thur 7:45-16:30
                    Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th October                                  Fri 7:45-16:00
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