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Stories for 24 July 2000
Swindon Leisure
A good time had by us all
ALTHOUGH no-one will ever be able to reproduce the true artistry of the Beatles now that John Lennon has been dead for nearly 20 years, the Ludwig Beatles paid a fitting tribute to their heroes at the Garden Bowl on Saturday, July 22. more...
Bad boys get all the laughs
BAD boys are more fun! It's official. more...
Clubs
Monday, July 24: Quiz Night is at The Oxford, Drove Road. more...
Sports & Hobbies
Monday, July 24: Swindon Phoenix Car Club meets in Carrie's Bar, Blunsdon House Hotel. (01793) 490697 more...
Dance
Monday, July 24: The McInerney School of Irish Dancing holds classes at the Rodbourne Methodist Church Hall in Swindon on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm. For more details contact Michael McInerney on Swindon 497170. more...
Exhibitions
Half Way Down The Line, an exhibition of paintings and photographs by Richard Gagola is at the Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town. The display of 30 pieces explores the mystery of Swindon from a variety of perspectives. Richard's show is based on the theme of Time in keeping with the millennium focus run by Visual Arts. The exhibition runs until July 29. Free entry. more...
Theatre
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon: Monday, July 24 The Ultimate Fantasy Boys.Tickets: from £12. Time. 7.30pm more...
Disco & karaoke
Monday, July 24: Student Night is at The Havana Bar Cafe, Fleming Way. Free. more...
Dj nights
Monday, July 24: Chill Out Zone is at the Litten Tree, Fleet Street, Swindon. more...
Swindon News
Name protest is so snobbish
FURTHER to your story of July 20 about the displeasure of residents over the intention to call a street Stranks Close, I would like to say that I am so glad the outcome of World War II did not rely on the attitudes of people like Sue Foster. more...
Let us show our pride
REGARDING your front page article No Hero's Welcome which relates to the naming of the close on the new Fennel's Gate development in Highworth. more...
Other names to consider
I WAS amazed to read your story No Hero's Welcome on July 20. more...
OAPs ignored
NOW the chancellor has announced his comprehensive spending review, the Government has once again overlooked pensioners. more...
Let's do it again
AS organiser of a recent gig at the Victoria Pub (July 15) I would just like to take this opportunity on behalf of Texas bluesman U P Wilson and myself to thank the 100 plus people who turned up. more...
A simple boy
SIMON Coomb's opinions about Gordon Brown's spending spree sounds pretty desperate and is, in fact, an echo of his shadow chancellor's misguided assessment of the economy. more...
The plight of the motorcyclist
I am Swindon born and bred and have been riding motorcycles since good old George White was flogging cars from a lot next to Rodbourne Service Station. more...
Party to mark 29 years in class
TEACHERS and pupils past and present gathered to celebrate the 29-year-long career of Jean Dean. more...
Officers under investigation
THREE Wiltshire police officers are under investigation following an incident on the same evening they attended a reception hosted by former Prime Minister, Sir Edward Heath. more...
If you go down to the woods . . .
OLD Town basked in the summer sun as visitors flocked to the second annual Great Western Community Forest Festival. more...
Sounds of silence for pub customers
A HIGH Court judge has ordered a Swindon pub boss to unplug his jukebox and keep his premises a music-free zone. more...
Where keeping fit is working wonders
IT is never too late to start exercising just ask sheltered home warden Marie Denton. more...
Church holds an open day
PART of Old Town's history came alive this weekend, when Christ Church opened its doors to the public for the first time. more...
SMart signs
FANS of the television art show SMart will have the chance to meet one of the presenters when he comes to town on Saturday, August 5. more...
New homes for military top brass
SHRIVENHAM is to get some of the 350 houses for senior forces officers being built under a £50 million scheme. more...
Della may soon be on her way to Disneyland
DELLA Oakes, whose story captured the hearts of Evening Advertiser readers, could soon be on her way to a holiday in America. more...
Drivers dodge the law
DRIVERS irate at Swindon's crippling roadworks are risking lives by ignoring diversions and road closed signs. more...
Hospital in bid to end assault
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital has adopted a zero tolerance policy after a rise in verbal and physical attacks on staff. more...
It's a poptastic open day at EMI!
WHEN five-year-old Zachary Johnson grows up, he will be able to brag that he was kissed by one of the pop industry's biggest sex symbols. more...
Disabled minibus set alight
A GROUP of disabled people from a residential home, walked out of a bingo hall to find their minibus on fire. more...
Funeral of MBE man
FORMER spy centre officer and Wiltshire Police officer Bert Owens MBE has died at his Swindon home at the age of 72. more...
Appeal for witnesses to gang attack on teenagers
POLICE are appealing for help to find a gang who carried out a vicious and unprovoked attack on two Swindon youngsters. more...
Surgery offers new type of screening!
A DOCTORS' surgery in Swindon has become the first in the country to offer patients online information about appointments. more...
Three teachers are off to pastures new
IAN Clarkson, who joined in 1972 as head of maths, John Cobb, head of English, who arrived in 1975, and former pupil Geoff Walters, who came back to teach in 1980, have 70 years experience at Commonweal between them and are now off to other challenges. more...
Dig up the roads, but only once
Roadworks are a necessary evil in a world where we rely so much on motor travel. more...
Respect for the NHS staff
The rise in physical and verbal attacks on staff at PMH is perhaps another symptom of society's selfish need for immediacy. more...
Swindon Sport
Here we go
TERRY Brady wants Swindon Town to be playing Premiership football by the year 2004. more...
Dawning of a new era
TERRY Brady has promised to give Colin Todd whatever cash he needs to make the club a Premiership force. more...
Brady wants fans' support
TERRY Brady's money will only take Swindon Town so far in their bid for resurrection. more...
Let the battles commence
ALL over the county, you can't move for listless men with glazed-over eyes, sleepwalking their way through the summer. more...
District League
THERE are changes not only in terms of the teams in the District League but the also in the structure of the management committee. more...
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