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Quality shoes with quality service
from Swindon’s family shoe shop
Handbags and Accessories
Shoes and seasonal footwear for adults and children entertain. £12. Arts Centre squash and ice cream; adults free.
Shoe Repair Service
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R Blaylock & Son Footwear Specialists
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WHAT’S ON
MUSIC CHILDREN & FAMILY
Saturday 7th, 7.30pm Saturday 30 April to
The ELO Experience. A sensational Monday 2 May
string section, a stunning light show May Day Weekend. Traditional
and large screen projection take you May Day fun including skittles,
on a musical journey through time. quoits, may pole dancing and welly
£23. Wyvern wanging. Normal admission charges.
Wednesday 11th, 7.30pm Roves Farm. See the advert below
The Stones. Witness the energy and Friday 6th, 6pm to 9pm
excitement of a live Rolling Stones Family Roller Disco. In adv £6.60
concert from one of Europe’s best (including BF); skates & safety
tribute bands. £21. Wyvern equipment hire £2. MECA
Thursday 12th, 7.30pm Saturday 28 May to Sunday 5 June
Liza Pulman Sings Hollywood. Three Little Pigs. Huff and puff your
A musical way around the farm on a tractor
journey, with an ride in search of a special little pig.
evening of some Normal admission charges. Roves
of the greatest Farm. See the advert below
songs from the Sunday 29th, 7pm
silver screen Greg Foot. An evening of curious
£21. Wyvern questions and explosive answers.
Sunday 15th, 7.30pm £17. Arts Centre
Swing Birds. To celebrate the an- Tuesday 31st, 11am
niversary of their sell-out debut The Great Jaydini with his unique
performance, the all-female Big style of magic blended with comedy.
Band are back to sing, sway and Suit 4 year olds and over. £11, incl
Friday 20th, 7.30pm The Place, Wyvern
Whitney: Queen Of The Night.
West End star Rebecca Freckleton DRAMA
delivers a powerhouse and breath-
taking performance as Whitney as Friday 27 May, 7.30
Tel: 01793 534271 she takes you on a magical roller- The Tempest. Shakespeare’s comical
coaster ride through three decades tale of magic and monsters, betrayal
of classic hits. £24. Wyvern and reconciliation, love and romance
Saturday 21st, 7.30pm - modernised and performed by New
College students. Tickets £5.70 from
Kentwood Choir Showcase 2016. Wyvern box office; on the door £6.
Kentwood’s annual extravaganza The Phoenix Theatre, New College
with choral singing, soloists, and
the Little Big Band. £14. Wyvern
Thursday 26th, 7.30pm EXHIBITION
The Illegal Eagles. The world’s Until April 2017, Wednesday to
official no. 1 Eagles tribute band
continue to amaze crowds. £24. Saturday 11am to 4pm
Wyvern Lydiard at War. The story of the im-
pact of the First World War on the
Friday 27th, 7.30pm St John family and the wider estate
ABBA Forever. Enjoy dynamic – the people who fought and the
choreography, stunning visuals and people who stayed behind. Normal
top-class musicianship in this two- admission charges. Lydiard House
hour spectacular. £20.50. Wyvern
Swindon Festival of Literature
Monday 2nd to Saturday 14th May
The festival celebrates things well
thought, well written and well said,
both serious and funny.
It begins outdoors at dawn on 2 May
and during the following fortnight
Children & novelists, poets, politicians, Louis De Bernieres
Families Day travellers, scientists, storytellers,
economists, sportsmen, historians,
comedians, artists and activists
will be at venues around the town.
Pick up a programme in
the Wyvern Theatre,
Swindon Arts Centre or a local library,
Ken Livingstone or see swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk Amy Liptrot