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LOVE IS IN THE AIR

                D&L Blinds



        Quality made to measure
            Blinds & Curtains
       All types of blinds, supplied and                          Valentine’s Day looms and to help set the romantic tone we
        fitted by a family run business                        have teamed up with eHarmony.co.uk to compile a selection of the
         Choose from a wide range                       Westonbirt Arboretum  best date venues around Swindon (and slightly beyond). And if you have
          of fabrics in the comfort                           yet to find that special someone, eHarmony is offering Link readers a
            of your own home                                 one-year free membership to their relationship website. We also have a
        01793 619428 / 07974 380865  NESTLED between the        bouquet and a massage to give away - see all the offers below...
                                    beautiful and historic towns
       email: [email protected]  of Tetbury and Cirencester,
          www.dandlblinds.co.uk     Westonbirt Arboretum offers a
                                    fantastic location for enjoying   Coate Water               Uffington
                                    some fresh air and taking in   Country Park                 White Horse
                                    the breathtaking landscape.
                                     Westonbirt boasts an    THE emerald jewel                 NAMED one of the
                                    internationally renowned   in Swindon’s crown,             most romantic date
                                    tree collection and heritage   Coate Water’s               destinations in the
                                    landscape.               sprawling 70 acres                south by eHarmony’s
                                     Once your walk is complete   of natural beauty            Great Date Guide
               By Sue               why not pop into Jack Hare’s   takes some beating.         last year, Uffington’s
                                    Bar at the Hare & Hounds   Take a stroll                   White Horse is set
                                    Hotel, perfect for a spot of
        ◆ Your local family hairdresser                                        around the lake with ice creams in hand,   in rolling Oxfordshire hills, offering fantastic
         ◆ 25% discount for Seniors  lunch and a hot toddy by their   or enjoy a semi-competitive game of mini   views for miles.
                                    open fire. Only a short drive   golf before retiring to The Sun Inn on the   The country charm of The Fox and Hounds,
        Call now for an appointment                                           from Westonbirt Arboretum it   Marlborough Road, next to the entrance to   - the only pub in the village - is the perfect
           on 01793 871120                                      is well worth the journey.  the park, for a romantic meal.  place to round off a date after trekking back
                                                                                               down White Horse Hill.
                                                                     www.swindon.gov.uk/lc/lc-parks
           or 07967 363322                 www.forestry.gov.uk/         www.suninn-swindon.co.uk              www.uffingtonpub.co.uk
                                                  westonbirt
         HOME VISITS AVAILABLE
                                                              Lacock Abbey                       Brunel’s Clifton
                                                                                                Suspension Bridge
                                                              EXPLORE this
                                                              fascinating building,
                                                              from the ground floor        TAKE a walk and admire Bristol’s
                                                              medieval cloisters to the first floor   most famous and striking landmark.
                                                              family rooms.                 Afterwards relax at
                                                               You can also enjoy a walk through   the Avon Gorge
                                                              the abbey grounds and see early   Hotel and enjoy
                                                              snowdrops.                   afternoon tea
                                                               Throughout January, February and   looking out over
                                                              March carpets of spring flowers   some of the most
                                                              appear in the grounds, from   spectacular views of
                                                              snowdrops to crocus and daffodils.   the city.
                                                                www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock/    www.theavongorge.com
                                                               WIN: A year’s FREE                   membership


                                                               IF YOU don’t have a loved one to share   the free membership simply like us on
                                                               Valentine’s Day with and want to rectify   Facebook (Swindon-Link) OR follow us on
                                                               the situation before 14 February 2016,   Twitter (@swindonlink) and message us
                                                               we’re here to help. Swindon Link has   the words LOVE eHARMONY on either
                                                               teamed up with our friends at eHarmony   format.
                                                               to offer a FREE one-year membership   Competition closes at midday
                 Quality shoes with quality service            with the internet dating giants.  on Wednesday 11 February.
                                                                                             The winner will be selected
                                                                eHarmony launched in the UK in July
                 from Swindon’s family shoe shop               2008 as an alternative to online dating   at random and will be
                                                               for singles looking for a long-term   informed discretely and
                      Handbags and Accessories                 relationship.               without publicity. Usual
            Shoes and seasonal footwear for adults and children  eHarmony is different. They scientifically   Swindon Publications
                                                               match you on 29 dimensions of   rules apply.
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                                                                To be in with a chance of winning   Good luck!
          1 & 3 Bath Road, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4AS   Tel: 01793 534271
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