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In a country churchyard

There are so many beautiful and historic places in Swindon, but if we don't protect and care for them what example are we setting to those who do not understand their value.Today Andy Binks of the...

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One hundred workers are wanted!

You will soon be seeing our beautiful poster (designed by Swindon Heritage editor Graham Carter) round town, advertising the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale on November 12.And in March 1909 members...

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White Flower Lei soaps by Virginia Hey

We are now on countdown to our Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale on November 12 at the Christ Church Community Centre. For more information visit the Swindon Suffragette facebook page.In no particular...

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Cynara Jewellery

Another update on the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale November 12 Christ Church Community Centre. For more information visit the Swindon Suffragette facebook page.Our second seller is Cynara...

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Illustrated Women in History

Another update on our Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale. For more information visit the Swindon Suffragette facebook page.We discovered our third seller when she drew Swindon Suffragette Edith New and...

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WSPU Drum and Fife Band

This weekend we will be revealing our poster for the Women’s Exhibition and Craft Sale and in the Votes for Women newspaper published on April 2, 1909 the WSPU were doing the same.‘A preliminary poster...

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Nicola Cornick

Another update on the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale November 12, Christ Church Community Centre.The fourth person joining us is international bestselling author Nicola Cornick.Nicola is a writer...

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Artkore Mosaics

Artkore Mosaics is the fifth seller at the Women’s Exhibition and Craft Sale on 12th November and Lynette told us the following:I have been making mosaics for around 15 years, mainly working on larger...

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Ceri's Cupcakes

If you have a sweet tooth you’ll want to check out Ceri’s Cupcakes, our sixth seller. We asked Ceri about her motivation and experience:I have two passions in life; cars and cakes (apart from my...

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Ruth Wintle

Our seventh seller is ‘Crafted by Ruth’ and she will be selling crafts, jewellery, decoupage items and paintings. Ruth says:I started painting on retiring from work a little over 3 years ago although...

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Witchy Crafty

Our Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale takes place at Christ Church Community Centre on November 12. For more details visit Swindon Suffragette.Here is a brief profile of one of the sellers who is...

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The Big Draw

So what is The Big Draw? It's the world's biggest drawing festival from The Campaign for Drawing and on Wednesday it came to the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery courtesy of the artists from Artsite....

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Marilyn Trew

Latest update on the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale taking place at Christ Church Community Centre on November 12.The ninth person joining us is Marilyn Trew who will be selling paintings, crafts,...

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Poppy Seed Kitchen

For more information about the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale visit the facebook page Swindon Suffragette.Poppy Seed Kitchen is our tenth seller providing handmade, bespoke wooden height charts;...

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Dappled Dandy

Yet another talented craftswoman who will be at the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale November 12 at the Christ Church Community Centre. Visit the Swindon Suffragette facebook page for more...

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Gill Thomas

For more information about the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale visit the Swindon Suffragette facebook page.Lucky number thirteen is Gill Thomas Art with original art featuring contemporary botanicals...

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Tikara's Trinkets

Seller number 14 is Tikara’s Trinkets selling miniature, framed, cross stitches; wire and bead jewellery; and dreamcatchers.Tikara says: I create handmade, individual pieces, using a range of materials...

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The Swindon Society

For more information about the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale visit the Swindon Suffragette facebook page.The Swindon Society will also have a stall at our sale, with a display of old photographs of...

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Two more sellers at the Women's Exhibition

Two more sellers joining the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale on November 12 are Emily May Designs and Carter Collectables.Emily says: I'm an artist with a BA Degree in illustration from Bath Spa...

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Friend's of Angel's Orphanage

With just a week to go until the Women's Exhibition and Craft Sale here is our 17th stall holder, the ‘Friend’s of Angel’s Orphanage’ who said:Our products are handmade in Nepal by women. We buy from...

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