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Get romantic!                                                         Swindon Town Centre                              Valentines Day...                                                     Swindon Town Centre






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            doesn’t have to                                                                                                                                                                                  - What is inSwindon BID?


            be embarrassing!                                                                                                                                                                                 inSwindon BID is a Business
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Improvement District (BID), set up
                                                                                                                                                                                                             in 2007, which promotes, manages
                                                                                                                                                                                                             and co-ordinates operations and
                                                                                                                                                                                                             events in the town centre. It is mainly
            Now January’s out of the way, thoughts   Food of Love                    Money can’t buy you love,                                                                                               funded by the retailers and other
            of course do move onto the romantic   Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday this   or can it?                                                                                                      businesses within the town centre
            month of February and the 14th!      year, so a romantic meal out early in                                                                                                                       area. In February 2012 the Company
                                                 the week sounds like a great idea, you   With the essentials covered, we now                                                                                was successful in a renewal to secure
            It’s the one time of year when we can   could then extend your celebrations   think it’s time to turn our attention to                                                                           the future of the company for a
            get all gushy with the one we love   through to the weekend.             those prezzies - big and small - that                                                                                   further five-years at a vote taken on
            without getting too embarrassed.                                         really say “I Love You”.                                                                                                by the Business Improvement District
            So here’s our guide to the Valentine’s   Swindon town centre has an excellent                                                                                                                    investors.
            essentials available here in Swindon   choice of Chinese, Indian & Italian   And we think that doesn’t mean
            town centre.                         restaurants, all of whom will be making   spending a fortune, either.                                                                                       The company manages the Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Team Ambassadors, the Security Radio
            Cards                                a fantastic effort on the 14th to ensure   Something as simple as a nice woolly                                                                             Network, major events and campaigns
                                                 the evening is as romantic as possible.
            The minimum if you’re going to tell                                      hat and scarf, so that your loved one                                                                                   such as the Christmas Lights Switch
            someone that you love him or her,    We would recommend contacting       can stay all snug & warm when it’s cold                                                                                 On and Armed Forces Day, as well
                                                                                                                                                                                                             as providing business support and
            even if it’s a secret card. And in Swindon   the likes of Da Vinci, Rio, Swindon   outside, really shows you care.                                                                               training to investors.
            town centre we’ve got plenty of card   Rendezvous & The Khyber in earnest
            shops to choose from.                to book your table.                                                                                                                                         For more details on inSwindon BID:
                                                                                                                                                                                                             see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk
            So whether it’s a lovely effort with a   May we also suggest you put a real                                           or facial. OMG Hair & Beauty even   A beautifully presented box of lingerie
            cuddly bunny on it, a funny one with   spotlight on your loved one with a                                             offer a chocolate & orange massage if   or nightwear is a lovely way of showing   Find us on
            a slightly risqué message or something   beautiful, freshly made three-course                                         you’re feeling fruity. Aqua-G based in   how you feel about someone - plus      Facebook:
            more direct then these stores will have   meal at the Wyvern Theatre.                                                 The Brunel has lots to offer as well as   it’s a present you can both enjoy.    inSwindon BID Company Ltd
            what you need.                                                                                                        Cosmic Colours.                     At stores like Marks & Spencer,             Follow us
                                                 But don’t forget to check out the                                                                                    Debenhams, Topshop, BHS and H&M             on Twitter:
            Visit Clinton Cards or Card Factory for a   offerings at Swindon Rendezvous,                                          Without mentioning chocolate too much,  you’ll find a complete selection of     @inSwindon
            variety of lovey dovey choices.      Cosmo, Fratello’s and Aby’s Indian.                                              we also like the idea of the Chocomania  stylish & sexy underwear to suit all           For more information:
                                                                                                                                  range at The Body Shop in Regent    tastes, and of course Ann Summers in                Media queries should be
            For those who want to make a really   Chocolate!                                                                      Street, which features a decadently rich  Regent Street, who tend to know a thing       directed to Kirsty-Heber
            special effort, may we suggest you   Every woman loves chocolate!                                                     body butter. Interesting!           or two about Valentine’s Day gifts that             Smith on 01793 485523 or
            make your own card this year? And    So where better a place to source a                                                                                  may surprise.                                       [email protected]
            we’re not talking about a Blue Peter   personalised gift box than Thorntons in                                        For men, of course, you can’t go far
            effort with sticky-back plastic.     the Parade - they’ll even put a naughty                                          wrong with a full body massage or if   Something Sparkly
                                                 message on it if you’re feeling cheeky.                                          you think he may like it - or you just   They do say diamonds are a girl’s best
            Flowers                                                                                                               want to tidy him up - why not get him   friend, but we can’t all be James Bond
            Nothing beats a big bunch of flowers   Stay Overnight                                                                 down for a mono-brow removal.       on Valentine’s Day.
            on Valentine’s Day, but it’s always the   For those who really want to make the
            thought that counts, even if the delivery   most of the day, why not stay over in                                     He may not be so happy about it,    However, sparkly gifts like a beautiful
            is just a single red rose.           the town centre?                                                                 but just remind him how much his    pair of white gold & crystal heart
                                                                                     A spot of pampering always                   appearance means to you!            ear-rings from H Samuel in Regent
            The Flower Shop in Victoria Road always   Hotels such as Jury’s Inn, Menzies &   goes a long way, as well.                                                Street or a heart-shaped compact mirror
            has a fabulous selection at this time of   The Holiday Inn have some fantastic                                        Something Sexy                      from F Hinds for £12.95, are perfect
            year, as you would expect. Big stores   mid-week accommodation offers that   You could either try a voucher from      Don’t be afraid to express your real love  additions to a card & flowers. And
            like Marks & Spencer also do flowers   definitely won’t break the bank if you   any one of the beauty salons in the   for someone with a slightly more daring  don’t forget Pandora on Regent Street
            for delivery, so they’re worth checking   fancy really enjoying the early hours!  town centre, or why not book direct   gift.                             - a present from here will earn you
            out too.                                                                 and arrange a special nail treatment                                             some well deserved brownie points.


            2 For all the latest news and events visit www.swindontowncentre.co.uk                                                 From all at inSwindon, have a lovely Valentine’s Day!                                                   3





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