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Snapped: Reggae Garden Festival 2014

Fans of Reggae were treated to a slice of island life on Saturday when Swindon’s annual Jamaican-themed festival returned to the Old Town Bowl.

Thousands of visitors enjoyed an afternoon of Rastafarian beats, top live acts, and delicious soul food in the sunny surrounds of the Old Town Gardens.

As part of the line-up Notting Hill Carnival veterans, Saxon Sound got the crowd dancing with their heady mix of funky reggae tunes and Bob Marley favourites.

Other acts on the bill included Peter Spence, Friendly Fire Band and Jamatone. 

There were also plenty of Caribbean dishes to sample too! Wiltshire's premier Caribbean restaurant, Moshan Island Grill served up a host of Caribbean favourites including jerk chicken, rum steak and curried goat. 

Photos by Richard Wintle

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