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No stopping the new-look Old Town Festival Music Friday 28th, 8pm
Swindon Wide What’s On
As there won’t be a Big Arts Day this year, organisers of the Old Town Fes- Saturday 1st, 7.30pm Steve Forbert.
tival are determined to fill the gap and put smiles on the faces of Swindon Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes. Albert 34 years after
festival goers. Lee, one of the worlds finest guitar- his first album,
Chairman Trevor Smith said: “The Old Town Festival is about showcasing players, celebrates his 70th birthday Steve is releas-
what a wonderful place it is, and the wonderful facilities it has. This year it is and over 50 years in music with his ing an exciting
new one, Over
more important than ever because there is no Big Arts Day.” multi-talented band. £20. Arts Centre With You. Its
The festival begins with a pop concert in the Town Gardens Bowl on the Sunday 2nd, 2.30pm & 7.30pm ten fresh but
afternoon of Saturday 8 June, and after a range of events during the fol- The Military Wives with The Band of mature songs
lowing week, including the Brian Bridgeman Memorial Walk on Tuesday 11 the Royal Anglian Regiment & guests. pinpointing a
June, it ends with the now familiar Parade and Family Day at The Lawns on £20. Wyvern wide range of
Saturday 15 June. Saturday 15th, 6pm emotions that
The climax to the festival has been scaled down to one day instead of two, colour personal relationships. £15.
for financial reasons. Arts Centre
Schools, social groups, clubs, Scouts, Brownies, families, businesses and Saturday 29th, 7.30pm
performing arts groups are all invited to join in this year’s parade. Swindon Choral Society Summer
www.oldtownfestival.co.uk. Concert. Music by Vaughan Williams,
Sir Edward Elgar and John Rutter con-
ducted by Robin Nelson. £10, tickets
We offer from Swindon Information Centre. St
01793 433705 Barnabas Church, Gorse Hill. SN21BU
FIXED FEES
FREE HOME VISITS
Will Writers and LPA Specialists 32-33 Commercial Road Saturday 29th, 7.30pm
Foresight Wills Swindon, SN1 5NS Russian Concert presented by Royal
Concert by Adriana Beaumont-Tho- Wootton Bassett Orchestra. £7.50;
Our services include: mas. An evening of piano pieces by under 16s £2.50, tickets available from
one of the most celebrated composers Brian Taylor Music, Royal Wootton
Will Writing of all time, Fryderyk Chopin. Adults: Bassett or on the door. Royal Wootton
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) £8; children under 12 £5 plus 10% ven- Bassett Memorial Hall
Guardianship for children dor’s commission, tickets from: Central Saturday 29th, 8pm
Protection Against Care Home Fees Library and Holmes Music. Methodist Sarah Gillespie Trio.
Pre-paid Funeral Plans Church, Bath Road Singer songwriter Sarah Gillespie is
Thursday 20th, 7.30pm known for her poetic, witty lyricism
We offer fixed fees and FREE HOME VISITS if required.
The Upbeat Beatles recreate the mixed with blues, jazz & folk; her new
excitement and authentic sound of album, Glory Days is packed with
the original Fab Four. £18.50. Wyvern infectious sweeping melodies. £12.
Foresight Wills Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf Will Writers Federation Ltd. Company Registration No.7891401
Friday 21st, 7.30pm Arts Centre
Dancing Queen. Dig out those flares Sunday 30th, 7.30pm
and put on your dancing shoes.
Roves Farm £19.50. Wyvern Bert Kaempfert Gala Concert per-
formed by Greg Francis Orchestra and
Singers. £22.50. Wyvern
Saturday 22nd, 7pm
Great Western Youth Band concert
A great day out, come rain or shine featuring singers from the Janice
Thompson Performance Trust. £5; Venues
£15 family (max 2 adults), tickets from Arts Centre Devizes Road. Tel: 614837
01793 639889 or on the door. St Joseph’s Lydiard House Lydiard Park. Tel: 770401
College, Ocotal Way, Swindon SN3 3LR MECA Regent Circus SN1 1PR.
Saturday 22nd, 7.30pm Tel: 251111
On Tour With Elvis. Michael King’s Roves Farm Sevenhampton
ground-breaking show includes all Nr Highworth. Tel: 763939
the favourite rock ‘n’ roll hits and movie STEAM Kemble Drive. Tel: 466637
songs. £18.50. Wyvern Swindon & Cricklade Railway
Sunday 23rd, 7.30pm Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane
Sevenhampton, Nr. Highworth, Swindon, Wilts. Jackson Live In Concert. Ben and his SN25 2DA. Tel: 771615
SN6 7QG 01793 763939 incredible band and dancers recreate Swindon Dance Town Hall Studios,
the Michael Jackson experience. £19. Regent Circus. Tel: 601700
OPEN DAILY, 10:00am - 5:00pm Wyvern Swindon Information Centre
Thursday 27th, 7.30pm Central Library. Tel: 530328
Full programme of events throughout the day: UK Pink Floyd Experience. First class Wyvern Theatre Tel: 524481
* Meet & Feed the Animals- three times a day ! musicians perform the whole Pink
* FREE Tractor & Trailer Rides around the farm Floyd back catalogue. £18.50. Wyvern Confirm date, time & price with venue
* Children’s Themed Making & Sticking
* Indoor Toddlers Soft Play & Sandpit Live at the Tithe: 15 June
* Activity Barn with Pedal Tractors, Giant Slide & Ball Pond The White Horse Folk Club at Highworth co-hosts an exciting folk music
* Big Straw Bale Climb, Bouncy Castle & Outdoor Play Area event at the Tithe Barn, Great Coxwell near Faringdon on Saturday 15
* Tearoom - delicious homemade cakes & light lunches ! June, from 11.30am. Admission is by programme, cost £1, (children free).
There will be a live music tent where five local folk clubs will be present-
Dads FREE with a paying child on Fathers Day! ing the best of English folk and music from further afield. Other events
Special Toddler Activities every Weekday during Term Time open to all include an arts tent, buskers, drama workshops, dance related
www.rovesfarm.co.uk shows and magic shows.
www.liveatthetithe.co.uk
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