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Stories for 1 August 2000

Swindon Leisure

Battle of the bands draws top musicians

POP band The Sweet Janes scooped the number one spot at Swindon's own Battle of the Bands.   more...

Review: Caribbean sounds turn Bowl into tropical island

SWINDON folk came out in their droves this weekend to support some top music gigs.   more...

Clubs

Tuesday, August 1: Trivia Quiz is at the Swindon Superbowl, Mullins Bar, Shaw Ridge, from 9pm. Free entry. Winners scoop a crate of beer.   more...

Dance

Tuesday, August 1:Stenson Express American Line Dancing at Even Swindon Community Centre, Rodbourne, is from 8-9pm for absolute beginners and 9-10pm improvers. (01793) 435459   more...

Sport and hobbies

Tuesday, August 1: Green Baize Senior Citizens Tuesday Club. Details from (01793) 527966 or 434327.   more...

Theatre

Wyvern Theatre, Swindon: Summer Youth Project 2000. First performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is on Saturday August 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5. Ends Saturday August 12. (01793) 524481   more...

DJ nights

Tuesday, August 1: Summer Foam party is at Teenage Kicks, Brunel Rooms, Havelock Square from 7pm to 10.30pm. Tickets: £3.   more...

Exhibitions

CAOS, Contemporary Artists of Swindon, is holding an exhibition of various artists, at the Victoria, Victoria Road, Old Town. Free entry during pub opening hours.   more...

Disco and karaoke

Tuesday, August 1: Free pool and happy hour, 5-9pm. Pattern Store Bar, Penzance Drive, Swindon.   more...

Swindon News

Do not let them walk over you

CONTROVERSIAL planning applications often ignite passions, while a new dawn allows cold reality to shine through. Such is the position with the recent council decision to uphold the primacy of the Local Plan is respect of the proposed housing development at the GWRSA ground.   more...

It's mundane but it needs to be done

IN A recent letter, W Peach accurately described the appalling conditions of the roads, pathways and public land in Nythe, which are systematically neglected by Swindon Council.   more...

Can't see wood for the trees!

The Evening Advertiser (July 24) reported on this year's community forest festival.   more...

This TA unit is well worth mentioning

AN article (July 21), referred to members of the Armed Forces participating in Exercise Eagle Strike, a multi-national exercise in Scotland involving units of the UK and US armed forces.   more...

It's such a shame

I AM writing with regard to the recent article in your paper concerning the Roman archaeological site near Abbey Meads. I am disappointed that this site will not be developed more than into a field study centre.   more...

An overdose of Labour's spin?

Phil Beaumont may have taken an overdose of Labour spin for his suggestions re a two-tier health service are a figment of his imagination (Evening Advertiser, July 26).   more...

Note who backs massive cuts

AT least we can now see where the Conservative prospective Parliamentary candidate for South Swindon is coming from.   more...

We object to sportsmanship jibe

IN reply to John Oliver, I take exception to him accusing the cricket section of GWR of bad sportsmanship.   more...

Decision is down to lack of funds

I READ with interest your coverage of the Swindon Alcohol Advisory Centre (July 17). I would like to make a few comments to give a fully balanced view to your readers as to how lottery funds are distributed.   more...

MP cuts the sod for new schools

AN MP tried her hand at digger driving to mark the beginning of work to replace two schools.   more...

Bike stolen from under boy's nose

A SCHOOLBOY has been left heartbroken after a thief stole his mountain bike from under the nose of a friend.   more...

The voice of hope

PAUL Lynch suffered 20 years of embarrassment because of his stammer. From the age of seven, he tried everything from herbal remedies to speech therapists, but still the problem persisted and there seemed to be no way out.   more...

Jewellery shop raid was a professional job

PROFESSIONAL thieves are thought to be responsible for snatching £5,000 cash and valuables from a Swindon jewellers.   more...

Karting centre set for longer hours

NOISE objections from local residents have failed to stop a karting centre in Wroughton being given the go-ahead to extend its opening hours.   more...

The Rowdy Bunch need help with the luggage

VOLUNTEERS in Swindon are appealing for help in finding a minibus so they can take a group of disabled youngsters on a summer holiday.   more...

Nostalgia is just what it used to be

A VARIETY of vintage vehicles took centre stage at an open air display at Wroughton Science Museum.   more...

Animal roadshow is a big hit

IT was all the fun of the farm at the Great Western Designer Outlet Village when the Roves Farm Roadshow paid a visit.   more...

Inquiry for park and ride plan put back

TWO councils will have to wait until the autumn for a planning inquiry about a controversial park and ride scheme near Wootton Bassett.   more...

Scheme for garage too disruptive

A FORD garage in Old Town has been refused permission to redevelop its premises after councillors heard it would cause untold disruption to local residents.   more...

Bomb alert suspect arrested

POLICE today (August 1) arrested a man following a bomb alert in Swindon town centre.   more...

MS drug may be taken out of use

MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer Andrew White has won a four-year battle for a specialist drug ­ only to be told he may have it taken away again after just one month.   more...

Price of petrol may stop visits to son's grave

REG and Doreen Giddings dread the day when spiralling fuel prices will mean they will no longer be able to tend their son's grave in Swindon.   more...

Tributes paid to judge

A WOMAN from Stanton Fitzwarren who became the first female judge on the Chester and North Wales circuit has died.   more...

Increasing school terms plan is put on back burner

MOVES to increase the number of school terms in Swindon look set to be scuppered despite backing from governing bodies in the town.   more...

The streets are alive

Crowds waiting patiently outside Swindon's Wyvern Theatre for tickets to see the Sound of Music enjoyed a tuneful treat courtesy of the show's musical director.   more...

Pedestrians are poised to step in

PLANS to pedestrianise a Swindon centre street have met with mixed reactions from traders.   more...

Brave Vicky keeps a sense of humour

A TEENAGER has finally undergone a life-saving brain operation after more than a year of waiting.   more...

Plan to transform Old Town agreed

OLD Town is finally set to be transformed in a multi-million pound scheme which will revitalise its core area.   more...

Centre's role was underplayed

THE Access Computer Centre in Swindon College was very pleased to read about the success of two of our ex trainees: Ali Beauchamp and Mervyn Hewlett in your recent feature on Cellular Operations (July 22).   more...

Mike, don't talk the town down

YOU have to wonder what kind of civic leaders we elect!   more...

Lasting damage

AS foreseen, the lowering and engineering of the euro to its minimum acceptable limit has long since fulfilled the intention of inflicting lasting and irredeemable damage on the pound and industry.   more...

Time to act over rising fuel prices

WHEN an elderly couple living on state pensions fear that soaring petrol prices will prevent them from visiting their son's grave, there is something seriously wrong with Britain's economics.   more...

Sweet sound of a success

THE fact that people were queuing at 6.45am to make sure of tickets for the Kentwood Choir's production of Sound of Music is a tribute to its collective talent.   more...

Swindon Sport

Swindon pair beat Aussies

ROBINS' youngsters Oliver Allen and Mark Steel helped England U/21 to a 47-43 victory over Young Australia at Oxford.   more...

Flying Fry leaps up the green sheets

THE new green sheet averages for August come into force for the first time for Swindon Soft Water Robins league trip to Hull tomorrow (Wednesday, August 2) and show two significant changes.   more...

Speedway in brief

BIG time Speedway is set to return to a top quality stadium in Britain.   more...

Duo return for trip to Hawthorns

MARK Robinson returns to the fold tonight (August 1) as Swindon's pre-season campaign rolls on to the Midlands.   more...

Go out there and enjoy it

COLIN Todd has told his players they must be relaxed and enjoy the game when they do battle in Division Two next season.   more...

Invincible is in the Town squad

TOWN'S new signing Danny Invincible will be in the squad for tonight's (Tuesday, August 1) pre-season friendly against West Brom.   more...

Baggies' new £2m star has work cut out if he is to lift the gloom

WHILE Swindon travel to The Hawthorns brimming with confidence at the beginning of a new dawn, opponents West Brom are feeling less optimistic.   more...

King's pain for family

JAIME King's euphoria at qualifying for her third Olympic Games is tinged with sadness that her family will not be there to support her.   more...

Going for gold

JAIME King is refusing to bask in the glory of her fantastic achievement in reaching a third Olympic Games at the tender age of 23.   more...

Triple crown for Moscrop

HOWARD Moscrop bagged the only major title missing from his collection when he won the British Veterans 400m hurdles in Bedford.   more...

Mechanical problems deny Belcher

BRITISH Jet Sport Champion Simon Belcher was unable to extend his lead in this year's championship after a catalogue of mechanical problems left him in eighth place, his lowest finish since 1998.   more...

Parry rewarded

SWINDON Road Club's top veteran road racer Brian Parry has been rewarded with his consistent efforts throughout the year by topping the Veterans' Points Competition in the Western Division Road Race Series.   more...

Giving a bit back in return

KEVIN Emery has now decided that it's time he gave something back to cricket.   more...

  
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