Archive
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Snooker
Premier Division St Stephens 'B' 7, Moravian 'A' 1 Civil Service 'A' 1, St Stephens 'A' 7 Division One Southdown 'B' 2, Salisbury 'A' 6 Weston 'B' 4, Moravian 'B' 4 Salisbury 'C' 3, Civil Service 'B' 5 Division Two St Stephens 'C' 3, Civil Service 'E'
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Performance not enough
Bath's overall performance lost nothing in comparison with anything else they have produced in this difficult campaign, but they came up against the most resolute defence they have seen. Their ball-retention was superb. You can count on one hand the number
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Holloway is the toast
BATH City midfielder Jon Holloway was the toast of Twerton Park after his memorable goal set up a 3-0 win over Sutton United and a place in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. City are now just one more win away from securing a place in the first
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Disco & karaoke
Wednesday, October 18:Karaoke is at The Royal Oak, Devizes Road, Old Town, at 7pm. Free. Thursday, October 19:OTT Karaoke is at The Havana Bar/ Cafe, Fleming Way, Swindon. Free. Karaoke and Italian pasta is at The Eagle Tavern, Little Coxwell, near Faringdon
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Find out, and quickly too
The latest disaster to hit our rail services has left more bereaved families and dozens of other victims for whom October 17, 2000 will always have a ring of terror. We do not yet know the cause, but one thing is sure. There must be no delay in the investigation
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Winter's here but are we ready for it?
There is no doubt that staff at Princess Margaret Hospital have been working at fever pitch to prepare for the annual winter beds crisis. And we fully appreciate that management have anticipated the problem and are putting in measures to deal with the
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Aussie rules OK?
A NEW sports academy is inviting youngsters to try their hands and feet at a game with a difference. Norton Radstock College has become the first such establishment in the UK to start teaching Australian rules football. The first four students have signed
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We need a bit of time to gel like the others
THERE has been so much talk around the town in the past few months about the hopes and aspirations of every supporter, of every director and the chairman and of every player. Every manager wants his side to be in the top six, but I can tell you it's not
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Give a child a home
PROSPECTIVE adopters were urged to come forward last week and provide a permanent home for children. National Adoption Week 2000, organised by the British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering, aimed to recruit more people to look after the UK's 5,000 children
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News in brief
SUPERMARKET Safeway has signed up as the title sponsor of the next Bath Half Marathon, due to be held in March. Entries for this popular event have doubled since 1997 and it is claimed that up to 3,750 people will run the flat course which starts and
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Teds have a great day
AN OLYMPIC gold medallist, a children's author and a lifesize bear replaced Geri Halliwell as guests at the RUH's launch of its Forever Friends Appeal. The start to a day of fun activities was marked by gold medallist Stephanie Cook, Dick King Smith,
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Exhibitions
Contemporary Artists of Swindon, is holding an exhibition of various artists, at the Beehive, Prospect Hill, Old Town until November 4. Free entry during pub opening hours. Swindon Artists Forum is holding an exhibition of original paintings and prints
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Bingo
Thursday, October 19:Bingo is at the Catholic Church Hall, Wootton Bassett, from 7.15pm. Bingo at Park South Community Centre, 7pm. Admission 50p. (01793) 495350.
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Contractors raise their schools fee
Another cloud has been cast over ambitious plans to build three new secondary schools in North Wiltshire, including one in Wootton Bassett. Although the building contracts have been initialled, no final agreement has been signed. The documents should
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Dancing queens are the darling divas of disco
Talented young performers from the Swindon-based Cadley School of Dance scooped a host of awards at a disco competition. The 18 youngsters were taking part in the Dianne Prince Memorial Trophy Day held at Grange Drive, Stratton, in memory of the founder
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Don takes over at Pewsey Vale
SWINDON Town legend Don Rogers has taken over the managerial reins at Screwfix Division One basement boys Pewsey Vale. The wing wizard has been associated with the club for nearly 20 years and he will have to call on all his 40-year experience in the
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Robbo happy with point
SECURING a point was the all-important factor for Town at the Vetch Field last night (Tuesday, October 17). Captain Mark Robinson admitted it was not a night for entertaining as the visitors sought desperately to make up for Saturday's disappointment
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Yellow Peril
Swansea City 0, Swindon Town 0: Colin Todd faces his first real selection poser of the season after Sol Davis and Bobby Howe each picked up suspensions last night (Tuesday, October 17). The Town boss is already preparing for life without midfielder Matt
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Pupils SNAP to it as rapper gives anti-drugs message
Rapper David Graham brought an anti-drugs message to Warneford Secondary School in Highworth. Children in the school's Year Seven enjoyed a break from their lessons for the concert in the school hall. The event, which is part of the national Say No and
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Closure date set for clothing store
Clothing retailer C&A has set a date for the closure of its Swindon store, which will result in the loss of 34 jobs. The company will shut up shop in the Brunel Centre on Sunday January 28 next year after more than 20 years of trading in the town.
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Campaigning against cruelty
The fight against animal exports has hit the streets of Swindon. Members of Swindon Animal Concern have been drumming up support for the Compassion in World Farming campaign. Shoppers have been asked to back a bid to end the live export trade. They were
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Don't judge, listen to us
With his blue hair and eyebrow studs, Daniel Hall is all too aware that most older people view him at best as a rebel and at worst a troublemaker. But the 16-year-old, who is a bright and articulate teenager, feels he should not have to suppress his creativity
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Suited and booted for the road to Wembley!
A heavy 4-0 defeat has done nothing to spoil a Swindon football team's preparations for Wembley stadium's farewell. The Swindon Irish Nomads will take on the London-based No-Names in the final game to be played at the national stadium on Friday. Shortly
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We were defending ourselves, Kosovans tell court
Boxing Day in Swindon town centre saw running street battles between a gang of youths and Kosovan immigrants, a court heard. Town magistrates watched a video recording of two groups clashing in Regent Street around 8pm. The closed circuit television footage
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Contractors raise their schools fee
Another cloud has been cast over ambitious plans to build three new secondary schools in North Wiltshire, including one in Wootton Bassett. Although the building contracts have been initialled, no final agreement has been signed. The documents should
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Dancing queens are the darling divas of disco
Talented young performers from the Swindon-based Cadley School of Dance scooped a host of awards at a disco competition. The 18 youngsters were taking part in the Dianne Prince Memorial Trophy Day held at Grange Drive, Stratton, in memory of the founder
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Man sues over sour rugby deal
A firm is being sued after a Rugby World Cup tickets deal went sour. Wanborough-based Keith Carby wants £35,840 plus interest from Coventry company The Sporting Club (UK) Ltd. He says this is the sum owing from an £81,400 loan he made to the firm. The
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Leigh's story of success
A short story penned by a New College student has been included in a book of travel writing printed by a national newspaper. Smorgasbord, by 17-year-old Leigh Debbage is the tale of a pizza delivery boy sent to deliver his favourite pepperoni feast to
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STFC youth hit top gear
Swindon Town Under-17s picked up where the seniors left off and beat derby rivals Oxford United 2-1 on their own patch. Two goals from Chris Hughes helped Phil Cannon's boys to a morale-boosting win to follow the Under-19's first win of the season the
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Politicians of all persuasions promise the world
Letters to the Evening Advertiser express many different views relating to politics and democracy. By definition a career in politics implies the pursuit of personal gain only; a lucrative occupation nurtured solely by divided opinions. My generation
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All washed up on a beach in cornwall
RE: Slow Bottle to Sweden, Evening Advertiser, October 14. I am 73 years old and all of my life, as far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by thoughts and tales of messages in bottles, particularly of one reported being put into the sea off
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Swindon are made to Waite for victory
Swindon 21, Bicester 18: Swindon were made to work hard for a victory that extended their unbeaten league run to 23 games. The win kept Andy Morley's team in second place in the Southern Counties (North) table, behind Beaconsfield. Swindon went ahead
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Bassett joy
Wootton Bassett 45, Sherborne 10: Bassett got their season back on track with a fine display. Bassett set their intentions out from the start with an early try coming from combative prop Dave 'Biffer' Mason who picked up a loose ball and crashed over.
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Billiards
Division One St Stephens 14, Weston 'B' 12 Weston 'A' 16, Salisbury 'A' 10 Civil Service 'B' 14, Civil Service 'A' 13
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Efforts thwarted
Newport 28 Bath 17: It was not the sort of homecoming that Jon Callard would have wished for, but he refused to be critical of his players after a committed performance. Bath's head coach began his career at Newport and he was hoping to mark his return
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Aussie rules OK?
A NEW sports academy is inviting youngsters to try their hands and feet at a game with a difference. Norton Radstock College has become the first such establishment in the UK to start teaching Australian rules football. The first four students have signed
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Music
Wednesday, October 18:Ramsbury Silver Band is looking for more players of any brass instruments. Rehearsal 7.30pm to 9.30pm. (01672) 512634 or (01672) 520862. Thursday, October 19:Swindon Brass Bands rehearse at 8pm in the Purton Working Men's club. New
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Music
Thursday, October 19:Ridgeway Harmony Chorus Men's Quartet and Chorus singing barbershop style is at the Walcot Dome from 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to either listen or join in. Ask about free singing lessons. 01793 345605 evenings.
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Half term treat
Colourful characters abound in The Adventures of Sinbad pictured here at Swindon's Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town on Tuesday October 24 at 2.30pm. For ages four and above
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Music
Wednesday, October 18:Boyd School of Dance beginners 6pm to 8.30pm Irish Association Hall, Rodbourne is on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (01793) 641108/07887 666009. Swing Dance at St Michael's Church Hall, Lechlade Road, Highworth 7.45pm to
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Sport and hobbies
Wednesday, October 18:Swindon T Tri Club swim sessions at the Link Centre 9pm to 10pm. (01793) 813922. 50+ Supervised Gym at the Link Centre from 2pm to 4pm. Admission £3.80 per session. Gold card: £1.40. (01793) 445401 Lifestyle swim session for 50+
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Clubs
AL-ANON meeting for family and friends of problem drinkers is on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings in Swindon. For venue and time telephone 0171 4030888 Swindon Speakers Club meet at the Crosslink Centre, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. Prepared Speeches
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DJ nights
Wednesday, October 18:Guest DJs play at Bar 150, Victoria Road. Free. Revival night DJs spin a mix from old skool to charts at Mondo Mondo, 25-27a John Street, Swindon. Free. Bar 123 is at the Litten Tree, Fleet Street. £1.23 entry. Ron Travolta's midweek
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Yellow Peril
Swansea City 0, Swindon Town 0: Colin Todd faces his first real selection poser of the season after Sol Davis and Bobby Howe each picked up suspensions last night (Tuesday, October 17). The Town boss is already preparing for life without midfielder Matt
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Teds have a great day
AN OLYMPIC gold medallist, a children's author and a lifesize bear replaced Geri Halliwell as guests at the RUH's launch of its Forever Friends Appeal. The start to a day of fun activities was marked by gold medallist Stephanie Cook, Dick King Smith,
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Where have all the centre forwards gone?
Where have all the great English centre forwards gone? Following the international retirement of Alan Shearer, a lot of people have been speculating about who will take over in the number nine shirt. I must admit I am finding it tough trying to come up
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Chocolaty treats
INDULGENCE is proving to be the recipe for success for a new cafe which aims to set itself apart from the crowd. Cafe Cadbury has been open in the centre of Bath only for a matter of days but bosses are already confident they have found a winning formula
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TV triumph
THIS year's Olympic Games have seemed more colourful than ever before thanks to a Bath Star competition. The newspaper teamed up with Chantry TV, of Trowbridge, to give away a portable television Chantry TV's assistant manager Nigel Burton hands over
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Adopt part of canal
PERMANENT reminders of loved ones are helping to raise tens of thousands of pounds for the Kennet and Avon Canal. Their success has been such that organisers are now extending the initiative to protect the waterway even further. The popularity of the
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Singer/songwriter comes to town
Old fashioned, sentimental and sincere songs are on offer from Gerard Kenny, the native New Yorker who now lives in London. Gerard is about to release his latest album and will be playing some of the songs from the CD when he drops into Swindon's Arts
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Angling Diary
Fri Oct 20: Veterans match at Ivy House, draw 10am, £7 all inclusive. Phone Barrie on 850048 or Jo on 01666 510368. Sat Oct 21: Haydon Street Open at Tadpole, £15 all inclusive. Sun Oct 22: Angling Times Winter League Round Three at Medley/Donnington.
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Pupils SNAP to it as rapper gives anti-drugs message
Rapper David Graham brought an anti-drugs message to Warneford Secondary School in Highworth. Children in the school's Year Seven enjoyed a break from their lessons for the concert in the school hall. The event, which is part of the national Say No and
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BMW to sell Swindon plant
BMW has confirmed that its Swindon pressings plant, which emplys 2,000 people, is up for sale. But BMW board director Prof Werner Saemann emphasised that while his company was in talks with several leading international companies, there is no pressure
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Stalemate in the valleys
COLIN Todd decided to give his team the opportunity of claiming back some pride last night (Tuesday, October 17) and they did not disappoint. Saturday's dismal defeat at the hands of Oldham was still fresh in everybody's mind as Town took on Swansea at
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It's back to basics
A new nursing cadet scheme is being piloted at Princess Margaret Hospital as part of Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust's bid to boost nursing recruitment. The new scheme will be launched in January with a maximum of five places. Cadetship is open to school
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Up for sale
BMW today confirmed that its Swindon Pressings plant is up for sale. But BMW board director Prof Werner Saemann emphasised that while his company was in talks with several leading international companies, there is no pressure to complete the deal. "We
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Can our hospital really cope?
Evening Advertiser columnist Shirley Mathias spent last night at PMH on a mattress on the floor of an office because there were no beds... and she is not alone. Here, in her own words, she describes her ordeal and gives a damning indictment of the state
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Results in brief
Wednesday, October 11 House of Angling 2 Open at Bourton on the Water: 1st Pete Byrne 52-9-0; 2nd Steve Liston 38-10-0; 3rd John Bennett 22-10-0. Ivy House Open at the lakes: 1st Pete Sole (peg 1) 19-13-0; 2nd Elick Payne (peg 49) 9-0-0 3rd Terry Jackson
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Tragic death
IT was with deep regret that I heard of the sudden death of well known Swindon angler Kevin Haugh who lived with his wife Jackie and two daughters in West Swindon, writes Godfrey Hargreaves Kevin died last week at the age of 49 and lived his life to the
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Cold water means low weights all round at Wick
A LARGE amount of cold water had entered Wick Water and this showed in the poor weights in the veteran's match. Mick Robins changed to the feeder in the last hour and took 11-0-0 of carp to win ahead of Dereck Hillier 8-12-0 and Graham Rose was third
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One night for those who do it every night
Volunteers are needed to sleep in the streets for one night in December. Each year the Threshold Housing Link, which provides accommodation for homeless people, organises Sleepout. Last year, 38 people took part in the event, sleeping in the streets of
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Adver prize is an early wedding gift for Lydia
Lydia Morse was all smiles recently after receiving first prize in an Evening Advertiser competition. She won hi-fi equipment worth more than £650. Lydia, 22, of Gorse Hill, won her prize by correctly stating the location of the new Richer Sounds electrical
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Tram ride into the pages of history
Crowds packed into the town centre to see Swindon's first tram would hardly believe that 100 years later authorities in the town again would be looking to bring back the electric transport system. Swindon Mayor James Hilton took the controls of the tram
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Fishing shop may be forced to shut
The owner of a Swindon angling shop fears he has become a victim of the town's success. Improvements being made at the south end of the town mean the area at the back of Dave Cleaver's shop, the Swindon Angling Centre, is now inaccessible to customers
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Billie's bra is up for grabs!
A signed bra belonging to pop singer Billie Piper will be auctioned for a breast cancer charity this week. The breakfast for Breakthrough is being organised at Brookfield School in Shaw by parent Eunice Salmon, who is a fundraiser for the Wiltshire branch
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College to host memorial quiz
The Clive Brain Memorial Shield has organised a quiz night to raise money for the Children's Hospice, Naomi House. The Quiz night will be held in the Main Hall, Swindon College, Regent Circus on Friday at 7.30pm. If you are interested in taking part in
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Bid to give training a boost
A Community training audit is being undertaken in the Parks and Walcot area. It aims to identify the training requirements of volunteers who work within 30 different community groups and organisations throughout the area and is being undertaken by East
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Schools join the computer age
Schools in Swindon have popped in to Tescos to pick up their share of £8 million worth of computer equipment. South Swindon MP Julia Drown presented the donation to eight infant and junior schools at the Ocotal Way store, as part of the nationwide Tesco
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Why no skate park here?
On Thursday, October 12, my two sons and several friends were skate-boarding by the Wyvern Theatre when they were cautioned by the police. There is nowhere in Swindon so they have to resort to public places to skate or go to Newbury, Bath or Bristol and
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Homosexuals are accepted by CofE
It is no use Mrs Ratcliffe (Advertiser, October 13) being alarmed regarding homosexuals within the church, although I do agree with her comments that they are there and they will be allowed to stay. It does seem apparent that the hierarchy of the Church
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Gays welcome in the church
I was very saddened to read both your headline and the contents of the letter published in Friday's letters. Firstly the letter does not say that gays should not be allowed in the church. I have never heard any Christian teaching from either the traditional
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Steve stuns Devizes
Swindon College Old Boys 12, Devizes 8: College bounced back to winning ways with a good win against the previously unbeaten joint league leaders. Devizes took the lead against the run of play with a penalty. This stirred College and almost immediately
