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Freshers’ morning 170 will be lucky number for one Arkell’s visitor
for the retired and Tickets for the Arkell’s 170th Anniversary Open Day and Beer Festival are on sale and the lucky
those near to retirement person who buys the 170th ticket will also receive a cask of Arkell’s real ale.

U3A offers opportunities to keep your mind and “One hundred and
body active, develop new skills, explore new seventy years in busi-
horizons and meet new friends. ness has certainly
A Freshers’ Fair at St Joseph’s College, Ocotal Way, been lucky for us, so
Swindon SN3 3LR on Saturday 31 August, 10am to we thought we’d make
12.30pm, will provide details of the wide choice it lucky for one of our
of academic and recreational courses offered by visitors too,” said direc-
U3A as well as the chance to meet group leaders. tor Nick Arkell, who is
There are over 100 groups meeting at various masterminding the
locations in and around Swindon. The annual fee is event.
£30 which covers your attendance at most groups. The Beer Festival
www.swindonu3a.org.uk will host beers from 40
fellow family brewer-
Daytime art courses ies, most of whom are
A popular series of art classes starts on Thursday as old, or even older The latest generation in charge of Swindon’s oldest business, from left, Alex, George
12 September, 10am to 12noon, when experienced than Arkell’s. and Nick Arkell. Photo: Richard Wintle www.calyxpix.com
tutor Sue Klemencic will be looking forward to The oldest brewery in Britain is the 315-year old During the Open Day and Beer Festival, at
Christmas in her morning course: A Winter Scene. Shepherd Neame based in Faversham, Kent; the Kingsdown Brewery, Swindon, visitors will be able
She will guide participants in the use of watercolours newest the two-year old XT Brewery from Thame to tour one of the very few remaining working
to paint their own interpretation, with technical Added together they represent 5,239 years of pas- Victorian breweries in the world, taste beers from
hints and tips along the way. sion for brewing quality beer. across the UK and be entertained with music and
Her afternoon course, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, focuses “It’s incredible to consider just how much brew- various attractions throughout the day.
on making beautiful mosaics by using small cut-out ing expertise we have in this country that has Tickets are also available to go into the heart
paper shapes to create images. been handed down through the generations,” said of the brewery on the brewhouse tour. These are
The cost for each course is £88, but is free to those head brewer Alex Arkell, who was only appointed £5 but visitors are advised to book in advance as
on certain means-tested benefits. A contribution to take over the role from his predecessor Don places are limited.
of £4 for materials is requested, unless students Bracher in 2012. Entry tickets are £5 and tour tickets are available
bring their own. “The thing about family breweries is that we are by visiting the brewery at Kingsdown, or calling
The classes are run by Swindon WEA - Workers’ determined and long-lasting. There have probably 01793 823026, or via www.arkells.com
Educational Association. For details call 07825 been fewer than a dozen head brewers here since Proceeds will go to Arkell’s two nominated chari-
450352, or mail: [email protected] Arkell’s began brewing in 1843.” ties: Prospect Hospice and Swindon Cares.

ARKELL’S BREWERY
OPEN

& BEER
DAYFestival

AT KINGSDOWN BREWERY
SEPT. 7TH 2013 FROM 12

MIDDAY TO 8.30PM

TICKETS £5 INC. 2 X HALF PINT VOUCHERS &
COMMEMORATIVE GLASS. FOR MORE INFO & TO
BOOK BREWHOUSE TOUR VISIT: WWW.ARKELLS.COM CELEBRATING
1843- 2013
E 170 th
O
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PROCEEDS TO PROSPECT HOSPICE R S
H A A
& SWINDON CARES U N D R E D & S E V E N T Y Y E
N N I V E R S A R Y
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