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Swindon Town Centre
Swindon Bowl
Concerts www.swindontowncentre.co.uk July 2013
Town Gardens, Quarry Road, Swindon SN1 4EN
For Business
Saturday 13 July, 7.30pm New BID Manager in post. For Shopping
UB40 For Leisure
to announce that Rebecca Rowland has
Plus Support inSwindon BID Company are pleased
been appointed by the board of directors Inside
Ali Campbell has one of the UK’s most distinctive and
recognisable voices. as the new BID Manager.
As lead singer with the world-renowned group UB40, he In her role Rebecca will help to build this edition...
has sold over 60 million records worldwide, notched up four
number No.1s and had 40 Top 40 UK hits. Swindon’s economic prosperity for the
future by creating the right environment
Best known for his vocals on classics such as ‘Red Red
for all Swindon town centre’s businesses
Wine’, ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’, to perform better. Paul Booth, Chairman
whether part of UB40 in the past, or today in his solo career,
Ali has always stayed true to his love of reggae and its on-going
of inSwindon BID said, “The Board are
capacity for innovation, the music that first inspired him and
delighted to have recruited someone as
continues to do so, to this day.
experienced as Rebecca. Her track record
Tickets: in helping to run a very successful BID
Advance Price £20 Adult, £5 Children. On the gate £25 Adults, in Swindon and her understanding of the p2
£5 Children
challenges facing the town centre within
the current economy was recognised as
Tickets available from the Arts Centre Box office on 01793 a clear advantage during the interview Summer Events
614837 or book online at www.swindon.gov.uk/bowlconcerts process”. The board are looking forward
@swindonbowl Swindon Bowl Concerts to working with Rebecca to further
extend and develop the inSwindon BID
Company.”
Rebecca said “I’m excited about this
role and I am looking forward to helping
Swindon realise its full potential as a p3
town.” Rebecca has extensive knowledge Town centre
Open air theatre at Lydiard Park of BID companies and was part of the Facebook: entertainment
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& JULIET Q&A with Rebecca Rowland
Describe yourself in 3 words?
by William Shakespeare Passionate, ambitious, motivated. p4
What do you like most about Swindon? Summer Giveaway
Friday 5 July, 7.30pm
The vast potential it has to offer for new
and existing businesses. friends, holidays, wine-tasting and arts BID team that were successful at re-ballot
and crafts. 2012, giving the BID company a further 5
What would you change about Swindon years to make a difference to the Town
if you could? Your phone book must be full of business Centre. Personally completing a tandem
People’s perception of Swindon; I would contacts, but who is the most famous sky dive for Prospect Hospice charity,
encourage organisations to work together person in there? which is a charity close to my heart
to create a positive united message. Nicole Scherzinger and Jahmene Douglas
as a result of the 2012 Christmas Light What do you hope to achieve whilst in
Friday 26 July
Friday 26 July, 6.30pm, 6.30pm What do you think attracts business Switch-on. post as BID Manager?
people to Swindon? Changing the perception of Swindon;
The confirmed investment opportunities: Describe Swindon in three words... encouraging shoppers and visitors
Friday 16 August, 6.30pm Regent Circus development, Oasis Unappreciated, unrecognised, misunderstood. into the town centre to experience the
Friday 16 August, 6.30pm
development and the Swindon Master plan. vast independent and national retailer
What has been your biggest achievement shopping environment, the culture
ABERGAVENNY CASTLE
How do you like to spend your time off? to date?
Box Office: 01793 614837 Web: www.wegottickets.com/swindonartscentre ABERGAVENNY CASTLE and to enjoy a safe, clean and friendly
NP7 5EE
NP7 5EE
Tickets: Adult £14, Child £9, Family £40 Relaxing, spending time with family and Professionally: being part of the inSwindon experience.
Thursday 8 August 2013 at 7.00pm
Please bring picnics, rugs or low-back chairs Friday 9 August 2013 at 7.00pm
For all the latest news and events visit www.swindontowncentre.co.uk 1
Tickets: 01873 850805 Tickets: 01873 850805
www.boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk [email protected] www.boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk [email protected]
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(group of 4) (group of 4)
Gates open 6.00pm. Performance approx 2hrs 15mins (inc 20min interval). Please Gates open 6.00pm. Performance approx 2hrs 30mins (inc 20min interval). Please
bring your own seating/rug, warm clothes and picnic. Hot drinks and bar available. bring your own seating/rug, warm clothes and picnic. Hot drinks and bar available.
Book both performances get the second ticket half price! Book both performances get the second ticket half price!
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