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TOOTHILL C0viUITi LIBRARY PHARIiACI OPENS AT In the not too distant future we hope LAST!(at 4 Deerhnrst) to have the County Iobile Library (Next to the Clinic) visiting Toothill. In the meantime we Prescriptions dispensed have decided to start a small library daily(not weekends or of our own with some shelves provided lunchtimes). by the County Library. Thanks to the Other medicines & toiletries are also available.

Church we can use the Church Hall & TOY LIBRARY it will be open on .ednesday afternoons Soon we are to get a library from which from 2 to 4 starting on 6th. February. children between the ages of 0 & 5 can If you nave any hard backed books in borrow toys.

The toys will be of an good condition which you can give to educational nature or the kind that a the library &if you're able to help on child quickly gets bored with because ednesdays,please contact Olive King (s)he learns how to use it. There will (813145) Cr George Tweed (44927). be a small membership f::e & a small hire GINGERBREAD charge will be made.Toys are needed to At our meeting for Lone Parents living help get the project off the ground. If in Toothill & Preshbrook just before you have any good toys that your child no Christmas, nobody turned up. We are longer needs, please take them to Lesley having another meeting on 12th.February Sumner,63 Beverley OR Angela Johnson, at 215-3.15 Community Room at Toothill 12 Chudleigh.

School. If you are a Lone Parent TOOTHILL JUNIOR FOCTBALLERS v. THE supporting a child please come along.It RIT OF SWINDON. you would like to talk to somebody before Last Cctober,the Toothill Ti°ers hand, please phone Linda Cavilla(26415) entered the Debenhams Under ?3,5-a-BIG iISTAKES side competition held at the GABIS. The vening Advertiser reported recently There were 15 teams representing that the two groups catering for parents Community areas throughout Thamesdown with children under 3 years old were about including Freshbrook. Although they to fold, pack up, give up the ghost, die etc. didn't win, they were the best This however is not the case & they would supported team with over 50 fans be happy to see any babies, toddlers and cheering them on. Here's a short parents who would like to come along. match report from Simon Jordan and Tuesday Time Cut, 9.30a.m. Toothill Farm; Jamie Bond. others & Toddlers 2p.m.Thursdays, Toothill "Our club arrived at the Oasis at chool.

9.45a.m.&were directed to our changing room. ,Vhen changed, we went TCCTdILL'S FIRST BABY to the main hail & had our photograph In the last issue of the Link we published taken.

The competition started at 10 a photo showing the presentation of a & we were one of the first teams to commemerative spoon to 'our' 1st baby.... play.

We played 4 games altogether, inc 'baoy' is arice Bvis, who wili be 4 losing the first two 1-0 to Coleview in April & who now has a 2year old sister, l & winning the other two against Christine. Janic. was born just one month Walcot 1-0.

Carl Cordass, our man of after her parents moved into Iiarkenfield. the match scored our two goals & was At that time Toothill boasted just 5 delighted.

Altogether we finished in ompieted houses & 2 families-how much more 13th position out of 15." will it have changed by the time Janice is 13?

News from the T.R.O. page 5 if 2 Youth Club changes I, 6 A**AAA* LATEST MAP

DANCE CANPAIGN to 8 year olds. will Dance Classes for 3 be starting at the Farmhouse Community Room on Friday 29th February between 3 and 7pm. Registration will take place on 18th February 2 - kpm.

There will be various arrangements of dance: such as ballet, tap and modern.

Fees will be 50p per child per lesson (with a discount for families of two or more children attending classes).

Any parents (or anyone else) who have outgrown dance clothes - such as ballet shoes, tights, leotards etc. - please bring them along to the classes.

Dance shoes are not necessary for the first few lessons.

Anyone wishing to register their children for classes, please contact: Daphnie - 7 Tattershall (off Bodiam Dr, OR Jackie Rafferty - Farmhouse.

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BUNCE'S MOBILE SHOP The multi-Stop shop catering for your every need Look out for the red-van TOOTHILL YOUTH CLUE TUES. 7.00 - 9.30pm FOR lLf+ AGE GROUP THURS. 6.30 - 9.00pm FOR THE UNDER 14ts FRI. 7.00 -10.00pm ACTIVITY NIGHT FOR ALL AGES. It is hoped to have regular trips on Fridays to the Oasis, outings to Bristol ice skating, io pin Bowling, film shows etc Discos will be held on the last Friday of each month.

TRMTCE FEE: Non-members lOp Members 5p (Membership for 1980: 50p)

BINGO AT TOOTHILL SCHOOL NO.1 1'11TH A SNOWBALL TUESDAY FEB. 12 and TUESDAY MAR. 11 DOORS OPEN 7.30p.m.

EYES DOVN 8p.m.

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CAP COOPERATIVE GETS OFF THE GROUND After the overwhelming success of our first meeting held at Toothill farmhouse, we are pleased to announce that the second meeting will be held on Monday 18th February, 7.30 at Toothill Farm. Everyone is welcome particularly anyone unable to attend last time. For more information, contact: Andy Anderson 27 Beverley, Tel. 1+5492 John Woodham 29 Beverley, Tel. 42965.

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HELP THIS PAPER Dear Readers, Since the last issue of the Link which stated the need for help in all areas of the production of the paper, precisely no-one has come forward or been in touch. I am willing to continue sorting through articles, deciding where in the paper they will go and how much space they need, taking them to our valuable volunteer typists, collecting the articles and organising and helping those few people who come and paste-up the paper.

But it would be nice if someone or a number of people helped me. It is enjoyable and interesting, otherwise I wouldn't do it.

I am sure the paper would benefit if more people were involved in it.

If you are interested, please come round to talk about it.

Ruth Ogle, 42 Beilver, Toothill.

FUTURE COPY DATES Feb 29th - for delivery week beginning - March 17th II ft it April 11th ft April 28th ft ft it ft June 9th May 23rd I regret that articles received, later than these dates will have to wait for the next issue. Deliver your contributions to me or to Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown.

NETS OF OLIVER TO(INS SCHOOL On Thursday January 10th 1980, we opened our doors to children for the first time. It was the culmination of months of getting the building-ready as far as the staff were concerned and the last few weeks were rather hair-raising for, although, the building was finished, the furniture had not come. Having Christmas just before, with all the delays in post etc. did not help. However by the 10th January, we finally had chairs and tables and enough furniture to open.

What an exciting day it was on that Thursday. First, we had a few more children than we had anticipated and that was encouraging; secondly, we did not expect the publicity we received. The press photographer was here at 9 am and Jane Lomas, the Evening Advertiser reporter came to see the children who had been admitted and then B.B.C. .television cameras arrived and some ef you might have seen a glimpse of us on "Points West" that evening.

Looking back upon those exciting few days, the opening seems to have gone extremely smoothly and we have all, children and staff settled into our new surroundings. At the moment, we have just two classes • one being taken by Mrs Pryor and the younger, reception children being taken by my deputy head, Miss Jaques. Our numbers are growing quite quickly and we have had many people putting names of children down to start as soon as they move in, in fact, hardly a day goes by without at least one enquiry.

So we have started off to a good start and we hope it will continue in this way.

Margaret \Vilhiams.,.Headmistress, Jan 1980

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The wind comes rushing down the lane, From: David Hoar, Cub Scout Leader and Gang Show The rain lashes the window panes, Producer.

Dark clouds are building in the sky, * Telling us that winter is nigh.

4 I would like to take this On it comes, with an icy hand, * opportunity to thank all the boys And takes a grip on all the land, * of the 3rd Swindon (TOOTHILL) It brings the frost to glow at night, * Scouts, and all the adults, The wind blows, with all it's might: * including parents who helped Underneath a blanket of snow, * make our first Gang Show a The crocus corms do swell and grow, * success.

And there they rdbt til winters flown.

Then up they come with a golden smile * It is regretable that the Brownie As if to say, I've come for a while. * Guides were forced to withdraw Then they stay, their beauty giving * from the show at the last moment, V for with their hard work it would To all of us and all the living. * have been an even greater They come to herald in the spring, For summer is coming with all it can * success. bring, and as the buds burst forth I wish them and everyone who anew, * came to the show a very Happy and And blossoms break in every hue. * Prosperous New Year.

The sun shines forth for you and me, * * We wish it were eternity: * On it goes from day to day, From: Mrs. K. Stone, Beverley.

Skies turning blue from dreary grey. * *1 am writing to you concerning the The birds sing out a loud encore, * lack of information given to Could anyone ask for more? *Toothill residents about the But like my poem, summer must end, *programme of evening classes And it's like parting with a very *which are being held for this good friend. *term. When the "Opportunity" The sun climbs higher every day, *leaflets were delivered there We know autumns not far away. *was no mention of any evening And as the sun sinks in the west, *classes to be held in Toothill The birds fly earlier to the nest. *and several residents I have They have the message very clear, *spoken to did not know any classes That the summer's end is near.

The leaves are falling from the trees *existed. I have personally *enrolled for a keep fit class We are missing the birds and bees. *some distance away because at the Spring has been with her gowns of *time I did not know there were green, *keep fit sessions at Toothill.

Summer has with blossoms been.

Winter is near with his jacket of wonder if it would be possible grey, or you to print the programme Soon we will lose the light of day: Of evening classes in Toothill for next term together with dates and H.E. Willis, enrolment procedures if possible, Kirkstall Close as I am sure that many people who **************•***************1******read the ?flt? would be glad of this information.

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New Course on Wednesdays ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES Everyman ' s Garden IN TOOTFILL 10 weeks for £4.50 - Retired persons Classes are held at Toothill £2.00.

School from 7 - 9 pm and began on Learn how to plan, prepare and plant 14th January, 1980. Please come a new garden. Advice will he given along. on drainage, types of soil and the 1V[OINT)AY - DANCING (Old Time & care and choice of plants.

Latin American. 7-9pm After April 1980 it is certain that TUESDAY - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 11 the fees will double, so join now at WEDNESDAY - YOGA 7-8.30pm the present rate, i.e. £4.50 for THURSDAY - LADIES KEEP FIT 7.30this term till Easter.

9pm Further info: Tel. J. Witcomb.

Tel. Wootton Bassett 3477, Mon.Ted.or Fri.

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POOTPAT - DISCOVERY The Link has been asked to tell its readers about the footpath into Swindon.

You go down the slope at the entrance to Toothill, cross Tewkesbury Way, UP the embankment on the other side, bear right at the top cross the Shaw Rd by the underpass constructions ,pass the cottages on the left & approach the bridge over the Wootten Bassett R4.EASY1.

WISHi WE HAD SOME SIGNS!'

THE WINNER OF TIE COLOURING COMPETITION in the Xmas edition of the LINK was DIANNE ALDEN age 10 of Conisborough who won 4 tickets to the Panto at the Wyvern.

Thanks must go to Shelley Stton & the Wyvern Theatre who donated 2 tickets ....then gave another 2 when we asked!!

The Adver gets it wrong - again On Wednesday 9th January the Evening Advertiser published an article on the front page concerning the cpaign by two residents to get parents to act as escorts on the school buses. The article claimed that the residents organisations (i.e. Toothill and Freshbrook) had given the scheme the cold shoulder. Since the Toothill Residents Organisation had never been asked for support, this was clearly not true. The chairman of T.R.O. complained about the article and two days later a short paragraph was printed at the bottom of page 5.

This stated that the two residents had no complaints against the residents organisation. Which one? - you may well ask. Not only does the Adver not know the difference between Toothill and Preshbrook, it did not admit that it was the report that was in error neither did it publish an apology although the reporcdid so. ',lhat is of more concern is the content of the editorial that accompanied the offending article. This deliberately confused the campaign last year by an action group who wanted a junior school built on Toothill and an end to bussing, with that of the two residents who wanted parents to act as supervisors on the buses. The editorial then went on to accuse our community of being "strong on the pinpointing of an evil and weak on getting up off its backside to do something about it." The T.R.O.'s answer to the Adver is this - Yes, we are able to pinpoint evils very quickly and this is because of our very democratic structure. As for not doing something about it, our very existence as a residents organisation gives the lie to that one and our list of successes in only six months existence underlines the efforts of our community for the benefit of all. One particular evil that we have pin-pointed is the determination of the Government, with the eager co-operation of Wiltshire County Council to cut expenditure on Social Sc-'vices and especiall:r education, at a time when those services are on the point of collapse through lack of funds. This is why Toothill cannot have its junior school and why our children have to suffer the evils of * bussing. To add insult to injur, the W.C.C. with government blessing, now plan to charge the parents for bussing. The Adver says that "we shall all have to recognise •.." the need to fill gaps in local services by voluntary effort. Does this mean that in order to make up for the shortage of teachers we will be expected to take over that job as well? Or empty our own dustbins? Or prescribe our own medicines? The logic of that argument is obviously ludicrous. To the Adver we say tht the T.R.O. will continue tc represent its community and fight to get the services that we pay for. We are directly answerable to the residents - you are only answerable to your owners.

At the January T.R.O. meeting it wasagreed to LacLd a fund-raising SCJIL on lt:iiarch. Profits will be distributed between T.R.O., Link and the Youth Club. Book the date now - tickets will soon be IL Bannister available from your T.R.O. representative.

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1. Temporary Health Centre 2. Pharmacy 3. Temporary Community Centre 4. Temporary Shop until mid1980) Toothill Village Centre 5. Toothill Church -Eleven Store open June 1980) 7. Site for Public House (open 1981 8. Proposed Community Centre 9. Toothill School and TBC Counity Room 10. Site for Junior School ii. Telephone Kiockm 12.Toothill Farm - Community House & Tooth Club 13. Oliver Combine C of E Aided School & Community Room 14. Site for Junior School

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WHAT'S ITS NAME? Feb' 1980 This paper needs a name We are offering a book token prize to the person who suggests the most appropriate name for a community newspaper to serve Freshbrook. Please send in your suggestions by February 17th to Val Ready 18 Turnham Green.

All Welcome

INTRODUCTION

FRESHBROOK VILLAGE GROUP

let us first introduce ourselves,This is the first edition of a Freshbrook paper. The object of the paper is to bring Freshbrook closer together as a village and to spread information to ,,residents about news and events going on around us.

Freshbrook residents are organising themselves. A public meeting was held in March 1979 and a group of people decided that a new community like this needs to have its voice heard; it needs facilities quickly and it needs social events to bring people together. Other parts of Swindon have JommAnity Councils, here we ' We are running the paper in conjunchave the Freshbrook Village Group. de tion with the Toothill Link for the aim to represent the views of all time being as our community is small residents to Thamesdown Borough ounci1 at present. Eventually we hope to who are responsible for the development have our own paper providing we can of Freshbrook. Already we have had get the help and the money. Anyone several meetings with TBC and Viiltshire who has any news concerning Freshbrook County Council officers and hope to organise more; below is a report of a or of interest to the people of the meeting we have organised with our local village, please let us know. Childrena H.P. We have had two big social events short stories or poems are also - a Bar-B-Q last summer and a Bof ire welcome.

Night party; both went very well. Hopefully there will be more but as you may You may have read the pleas for help have noticed there are no facilities in with the Toothill Link. Well, it's the same with this paper as they are Freshbrook. Most of our meetings are being published jointly. Are there any held in showhouses. within a few months residents interested in making this with the help of Thamesdown and by our paper a success? Please contact us if own efforts, there should be a temporary you can help. community centre erected.

Val Ready, 18 Turnham Green The Freshbrook Village Group is the Roger Ogle, 42 Beliver, Toothill whole community - everybody who lives Tel; 26161 Ext. 454. in the area. If it is to be successful it needs residents to be involved in one way or other; if the community is M.P.s Visit to grow, it needs your contribution.

4 The P.V.G. recently organised a meeting If you want more inforiation or want a with Richard Needham, M.P. for this problem brought to the council's area. Not many residents turned up. attention or want to organise a social When questioned closely about the school event then don't hesitate - get in touch Chairman: Gordon Eggers, 15 Liskeard day situation, the MP said Wiltshire County Secretary: Mrs. Jill Young, B Turnham Gn Council was meeting the demands by the Community Centre Government for cuts by charging for Iorking Committee: Mike Muggeride, school transport and abolishing free 7 Turnham Green. school milk etc. On busing children, Needham said he was well aware of the spare places at East Swindon schools & 'nothing in this world is free'-so somebody has to pay for transport. He said building new schools has to set against the cost of transport and with the economic crisis, local government had to reduce spending. The implication is that parents paying will let the county off the hook.

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ADVANCE NOTICE The Freshbrook Playgroup Steering Committee is organising a Lil fundraising event to raise money for toys and equipment.

It will be a Disco/Dance at the Raychem Social Club in April. More Information and Tickets will be available soon from Jill Leney, 12 Rochester.

TOOTHILL CONUNITY DANCE CAMPAIGN Dance Classes for 3 to 8 year olds will be starting at the Farmhouse Community Room on Friday 29th February between 3 and 7pm. Registration will take Diace on 18th February 2 - pm.

There will be various arrangements of dance: such as ballet, tap and modern.

Fees will be 50p per child per lesson (with a discount for families of two or more children attending classes).

Any parents (or anyone else) who have outgrown dance clothes - such as ballet shoes, tights, leotards etc. - please bring them along to the classes.

Dance shoes are not necessary for the first few lessons.

Anyone wishing to register their children for classes, please contact: Daphnie - 7 Tattershall (off Bodiam Dr. OR Jackie Rafferty - Farmhouse.

BUNCE'S MOBILE SHOP The multi-stop shop catering for your every need Look Out for the red-van TOOTHILL YOUTH CLUB TUES. 7.00 - 9.30pm FOR lk+ AGE GROUP THURS. 6.30 - 9.00pm FOR THE UNDER 14ts FRI. 7.00 -lO.00prn ACTIVITY NIGHT FOR ALL AGES. It is hoped to have regular trips on Fridays to the Oasis, outings to Bristol ice skating, 10 Pin Bowling, film shows etc Discos will be held on the last Friday of each month.

ENTRANCE FEE: Non-members lOp Members 5p q0,0) (Membership for 1980:

BINGO AT TOOTHILL SCHOOL NOI iITH A SNOWBALL TUESDAY FEB. 12 and TUESDAY MR. 11 DOORS OPEN 7.30p.m.

EYES DO'N 8p.m.

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CAP COOPERATIVE GETS OFF THE GROUND After the overwhelminG success of our first meeting held at Toothill farmhouse, we are pleased to announce that the second meeting will be held on Monday 18th February? 7.30 at Toothill Farm. Everyone is welcome particularly anyone unable to attend last time. For more information, contact: Andy Anderson 27 Beverley, Tel. 45492 John Woodham 2' Beverle' Tel. 42965.

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Dear Readers, Since the last issue of the Link which stated the need for help in all areas of the production of the paper, precisely no-one has come forward or been in touch. I an, willing to continue sorting through articles, deciding where in the paper they will go and how much space they need, taking them to our -valuable volunteer typists, collecting the articles and organising and helping those few people who come and paste-up the paper.

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But it would be nice if someone or a number of people helped me, It is enjoyable and interesting, otherwise I wouldn't do it.

I am sure the paper would benefit if more people were involved in it.

If you are interested, please conie round to talk about it.

Ruth Ogle, 42 Beliver, Toothill.

FUTURE COPY DATES

Feb 29th - for delivery week beginning - March 17th ft 11 " April 28th April 11th " it it U June 9th May 23rd I regret that articles received, later than these dates will have to wait for the next issue. Deliver your contributions to me or to Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown.

NS OF OLIVER TOIKINS SCHOOL

On Thursday January 10th 1980, we opened our doors to children for the first time. It was the culmination of months of getting the building ready as far as the staff were concerned and the last few weeks were rather hair-raising for, although, the building was finished, the furniture had not come. Having Christmas just before, with all the delays in post etc. did not help. However by the 10th January, we finally had chairs and tables and enough furniture to open.

What an exciting day it was on that Thursday. First, we had a few more children than we had anticipated and that was encouraging; secondly, we did not expect the publicity we received. The press, photographer was here at 9 am and Jane Lomas, the Evening Advertiser reporter came to see the children who had been admitted and then B.B.C. television cameras arrived and some ef you might have seen a glimpse of us on "Points VTes-t" that evening.

Looking back upon those exciting few days, the opening seems to have gone extremely smoothly and we have all, children and staff settled into our new surroundings. At the moment, we have just two classes one being taken by Mrs Pryor and the younger, reception children being taken by my deputy head, Miss Jaques. Our numbers are growing quite quickly and we have had many people putting names of children down to start as soon as they move in, in fact, hardly a day goes by without at least one enquiry.

So we have started off to a good start and we hope it will continue in this way.

Margaret VJilliams.,Headrnistress, Jan 1980

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The vind comes rushing down the lane, From: David Hoar, Cub Scout Leader and Gang Show The rain lashes the window panes, Producer.

Dark clouds are building in the sky, Telling us that winter is nigh.

I would like to take this On it comes, with an icy hand, opportunity to thank all the boys And takes a grip on all the land, of the 3rd Swindon (TO0THIIL) It brings the frost to glow at night, Scouts, and all the adults, The wind blows, with all it's might! including parents who helped Underneath a blanket of snow, * make our first Gang Show a The crocus corms do swell and grow, * success And there they r.dbt til winters flown.

It is regretable that the Brownie Then up they come with a golden smile Guides were forced to withdrai As if to say, I've come for a while. from the show at the last moment, Then they stay, their beauty giving for with their hard work it would To all of us and all the living. have been an even greater They come to herald in the spring, success.

For summer is coming with all it can bring, and as the buds burst forth I wish them and everyone who anew, came to the show a very Happy and' And blossoms break in every hue.

Prosperous New Year.

The sun shines forth for you and me, We wish it were eternity!

On it goes from day to day, From: Mrs. K. Stone, Beverley.

Skies turning blue from dreary grey. *I am writing to you concerning the The birds sing out a loud encore, *lack of information given to Could anyone ask for more? *Toothill residents about the But like my poem, summer must end, *programme of evening classes And it's like parting with a very *which are being held for this good friend. *term. Then the "Opportunity" The sun climbs higher every day, *leaflets were delivered there We know autumns not far away. *was no mention of any evening And as the sun sinks in the west, *classes to be held in Toothill The birds fly earlier to the nest. *and several residents I have They have the message very clear, *spoken to did not know any classes That the summer's end is near.

The leaves are falling from the trees *existed. I have personally *enrolled for a keep fit class Fe are missing the birds and bees. *some distance away because at the Spring has been with her gowns of *time I did not know there were green, *keep fit sessions at Toothill.

Summer has with blossoms been.

VJjnt er is near with his jacket of wonder if it would be possible grey, for you to print the nrc)ramre Soon we will lose the light of day! of evening classes in Toothill folw next term together with dates and N.E. Willis, enrolment procedures if possible, Kirkstall Close as I am sure that many people who *1***************)*****************read the "Link" viould be glad of this information.

ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES Contd... ********** New Course on Wednesdays ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES Everyman's Garden IN TOOTHILL 10 weeks for £4.50 - Retired persons Classes are held at Toothill £2.00.

School from 7 - 9 pm and began on Learn how to plan, prepare and plant 14th January, 1980. Please core a new garden. Advice will he given along. on drainage, types of soil and the MONDAY - DANCING (Old Time & care and choice of plants.

Latin American. 7-9pm After April 1980 it is certain that TUESDAY - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT It the fees will double, so join now at WEDNESDAY - YOGA 7-8.30pm the present rate, i.e. £4.50 for THURSDAY - LADIES KEEP FIT 7.30this term till Easter.

9pm Further info: Tel. J. \Iitcomb.

Tel. Wootton Bassett 3477, Mon.Ued.or F ri. r1.

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FOOTPATH - DISCOVER! The Link has been asked to tell its readers about the footpath into Swindon.

You go down the slope at the entrance to Toothill, cross Tewkesbury Way, UP the embankment on the other side, bear right at the top cross the Shaw Rd by the underpass constructions ,pass the cottages on the left & approach the bridge over the Wootten Bassett R4.EASY! WISH WE HAD SOME SIGNS!'

THE WINNER OF TIE COLOURING COMPETITION in the Xmas edition

of the LINK was DIANNE ALDEN age 10 of Conisborough who won 4 tickets to the Panto at the Wyvern.

Thanks must go to Shelley S-tton & the Wyvern Theatre who donated 2 tickets ....then gave another 2 when we askadU

The Adver gets it wrong - again On dednesday 9th January the Evening Advertiser published an article on the front page concerning the campaign by two residents to get parents to act as escorts on the school buses. The article claimed that the residents organisations (i.e. Toothill and Freshbrook) had given the scheme the cold shoulder. Since the Toothill Residents Organisation had never been asked for support, this was clearly not true. The chairman of T.R.O. complained about the article and two days later a short paragraph was printed at the bottom of page 5.

This stated that the two residents had no complaints against the residents organisation. Which one? - you may well ask. Not only does the Adver not know the difference between Toothill and Preshbrok, it did not admit that it was the report that was in error neither did it publish an apology although the reporcdid so. Vlhat is of more concern is the content of the editorial that accompanied the offending article. This deliberately confused the campaign last year by an action group who wanted a junior school built on Toothill and an end to bussing, with that of the two residents who wanted parents to act as supervisors on the buses. The editorial then went on to accuse our community of being "strong on the pinpointing of an evil and weak on getting up off its backside to do something about it." The T.R.O.'s answer to the Adver is this - Yes, we are able to pinpoint evils very quickly and this is because of our very democratic structure. As for not doing something about it, our very existence as a residents organisation gives the lie to that one and our list of successes in only six months existence underlines the efforts of our community for the benefit of all. One particular evil that we have pinpointed is the determination of the Government, with the eager co-operation of Wiltshire County Council to cut expenditure on Social Se-.-vices and especially education, at a time when those services are on the point of collapse through lack of funds. This is why Toothill cannot have its junior school and why our children have to suffer the evils of * bussing. To add insult to injur, the d.J.C. with government blessing, now plan to charge the parents for bussing. The Adver says that "we shall all have to recognise ...' the need to fill gaps in local services by voluntary effort. Does this mean that in order to make up for the shortage of teachers we will be expected to take over than job as well? Or empty our own dustbins? Or prescribe our own medicines? The logic of that argument is obviously ludicrous. To the Adver we say tht the T.2 .0. will continue tc represent its community and fight to get the services that we pay for. de are directly answerable to the residents - you are only answerable to your ovrners. the January T.R.O. meeting it wasagreed to hcLd a fund-raising SOCIAL on lEt :Ivlarch. Profits will be distributed between T..0., Link and the Youth Club. Book the date now - tickets will soon be R. Bannister available from your T.R.O. representative.

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Before we take our summer break,(next issue Sept), it is worth noting that THE LINK has noW been in operation 18 MONTHS and 1 ISSUES. Circulation has rocketed from 800 to 4,.500 copies each issue ALL FREE & apart from all the info. & news etc we've managed TWO SCOOPS, the latest being last issue's Princess Anne feature.(On top of that FRESHBROOK FOCUS has emerged).

So, thanks to all who've supported and helped us so far, advertisers, typists, distributors, correspondents etc. and don't forget more help is always needed, so if you are interested please get in touch ... HAVE A GOOD SUMMER ---SEE YOU IN Si?rEMBER. Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown Road

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Thamesdown Council has agreed to a bus service from Freshbrook and Toothill to PI'U-! Hospital The new service will also connect this area to Old Town,Liden and Eldene.

All being well, it should start in September.

On April 24th, a new OAP's club began on the estate. We call ourselves the HAPPY WANDERERSE and we meet each week in OLIVER TOMKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY ROOM on THURSDAY afternoons at 2.30pm You will be made most welcome, so do come along and bring a friend:

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Recently the club has been investigating The County Councillor for this area is Mrs. why Toothill OAP's don't receive bus - Esme Smith. She can be contacted at Pry Farm tokens. Letters have been sent to the PUR0N; Tel: 770383 Council stating our case. These included 9' -I' the fact that the boundaries will now 4' definitely change in April 1981 & to 9' 9' give tokens now would be a real help to 9' Toothill's elderly. We also said that 9' 9' travel into Swindon is necessary for 9' 9' shopping & the cost of bus fares is a 9' real burden for inany.e were led to believe that money could be found to extend the scheme to Toothill pensioners GPTUlJAL( 9' We were also not very happy that OAP's I 9' in part of Freshbrook WILL get tokens tr-ir Y-TJ 5ILU because they live inside Thamesdown.

9' 9' ' FP-tY rss cc*€T7170&J * All these points were put to the -*ftkjI-1ILL t1RJC1T&S E Leader of the Council & the Chief Exec utive. Their reply was that there were 41* NO PLANS to extend the scheme to Toothill j kOt-S c K c9Q.RLcD until 1981 and the time we start paying evrrs3l FtJY kJ oes rates to Thamesdown.

As a club we feel we have tried I C6 and failed to get bus tokens for Toothill 41 IAJ OAPs.. BUT we encourage ALL the elderly 41 as individuals to WRITE TO THE COUNCIL Dk€ TQo -W oCiOJ Pt5 to show your displeasure with the present rrr 130r' Al- cs'vwnj rr-i ctEur situation.

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The Toothill Youth Club is open from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm on TUESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY evenings, and although facilities at the present time are rather basic we can offer young people a friendly place to meet, where activities such as Table Tennis, Pool, Badminton and Darts are played. We also have regular discos (on the last .Friday in the month) and regular trips out.

In the past we have been to places such as Bristol for ice skating; the Forest of Dean on a Night Hike; Cherhill; Barbury Castle; also out to places to play skittles and go swimming. . We also have many more things pinnned for this summer.

We all know there's not a lot to do on Toothill at the moment, so why not come down to the Youth Club and join in some of our activities — and don't forget — we hope to be open all through the - summer on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings

Attention all adults : As well as seeking new . members for the Youth Club we are also very keen Contact: Bob Bannister to hear from any adults who would be interested in helping us out at the Youth Club, whether it 5 KIRKSTALL be running the Coffee Bar for us or helping in CLOSE. arranging events for the members. We need help or Tel: 34695 in all areas of Youth work and if you feel you may be able to help us please ring Michelle Mills -0 on 42249 who will gladly tell you more about the Youth Club - or why not come to the Youth Club one evening and see for yourself.

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On April 12th 30 Cubs & Scouts began The County Library will be sending a a sponsored attempt to clean up some Mobile Library to Toothill soon, but of the rubbish around Toothill.

14 at the time of going to press no final Starting at the senior citizen's date has been fixed. flats in Oakham & Kirkstall closes & When it does come, our voluntary library proceding along Flint Hill & by the infants school, the pile of plastic will close as it will have served its refuse sacks rapidly grew. purpose. Will those who may have books After lunch of soup & hot dogs the out, please return them then. boys cleaned up Dunwich Drive,Longtho.p We wish to thank those who have given and Mayenden Park before the supply of books to our library which has enabled plastic sacks ran out but not before us to give a good selection and thanks over 50 had been filled to overflowing. to the Church for housing the library.

This was a splendid effort to make As we said when we started, our hard Toothill a prettier place & also brought backed books will be offered to the much needed funds to the Toothill Scout County Library Service and our paperback Group to the tune of £130. WELL DONE sold and the proceeds given to the Church.

BOYS & THANK YOU. Olive Ki GEORGE TWEED

— — — — — — — — —NATIONAL — — — CHILDBIRTH TRUST

We are a group of young parents helping each other by sharing our experiences everyone with a baby has problems of one sort or another & we try to make sure that these are halved by 'being shared. ve put people in touch with one another & are beginning to make a record of people who have been through particular troubles and are willing to help others now having the same worry.

The sub-title of the Trust is Education for Parenthood and we run our own ante natal classes designed to help parents enjoy the birth. We also have breastfeeding counsellors on call for advice 24 hours a day & we hold evening meetings at the Churchfields school on the last Wednesday every month, often with a speaker. More locally, we try to organise regular coffee mornings which are detailed in our news letter, published three times a year.

If you want to know more please 'phone SWINDON 35977 6r 20356 TOOTHILL FARM PLAYGROUP

EDUCATION ACT/ON REPORT A small meeting was held with Richard Needham MP, the Chief fducation Officer and Mrs Main, Chairman of the County Education Committee, plus representatives of the local community and schools.

As usual, it is impossible to say that any progress was made, but the County authorities want to hold meetings occassionally.

In the meanwhile, the F1ucation Action Group would be interested to hear from anyone who is moving house because they are unhappy about the junior school situation. If we know people are moving foi' this reason, it will help us to put the case even more strongly.

Please ring 30896 or 39456 or 42993 we will entirely respect the confidence of any information you give us. But it would be an enormous help.

On ¶aturday May 17th we held a Springfair & were delighted to raise £142 on the day. Our thanks go to all staff, committee members & parents who helped and a special thank you to MIRIAM, SUZY,MRS READ MARILYN SHIRT,PHIL COCKS,JAN PACKER DAVE KINGSBURY & RAY READ for all their help. Thanks for making it such a success.

Jenny Kingsbury. Jane Read.

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Would anybody like to form a Drama Group for Toothill,Freshbrook or Westlea? Please write if you are interested as we have no 'phone yet.

Contact: Sauna Robinson, 26 The Chesters, Westlea.

SCROO.-L OPENS May 1st was certainly a very specialday for Toothill and Freshbrook as, not only was it the day when Princess Anne visited the Show Village but it was also a "Red Letter" Day for Oliver Tomkins School - the official opening of the school by none other than the Right Reverend Oliver Tomkins, former Bishop of Bristol. The, children had looked forward to this day for the special part they were to play in the official opening by singing, making music and reading. It was a happy afternoon, being shared by so many who have been connected with the school, parents, managers, children and staff. During the proceedings, Bishop Oliver Tomkins unveiled a plaque to cornmemmorate the day and as I had previously told the children, in years to come when they bring their children to Oliver Tomkins School, they will be able to lookat that plaque and say "F remember that day, as I was there".

Margaret Williams, Headteacher.

THERE'S NOTHING TO DO" "WE DON'T KUOU IJTYON How often have we ard or read these statements from people who live in Toothill and Frbrook? Too often But help is at hand in the form of Toothill Farm, which is to be handed over to the two estates' residents by Thamesdovm Council at a peppercorn rent. It will be a base for community activities.

Where is the farm? It's off Bodiam Drive, Toothill.

What is the farm? It's an old farmhouse and outbuildings.

Who will own it? For the moment, a steering committee comprising of interested local people and Thamesdown representatives. Eventually, people elected by clubs using the farm will take over the management.

What activities will take place? The clubs proposed are: Pistol club Youth club (already active) Social club Car co-operative The list isn't closed and if you have an idea please contact us.

What can I do? Offer help. We need a treasurer, a surveyor, labourers to clear the site, fund-raisers and people to make teal coffee for the labourers: In the long term we need plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, electricians, labourers, members of the social club and enthusiasm.

Who do I contact? Mrs Joyce Dole, 9 Rhuddlan, Toothill. Tel:694716 Weekends and evenings only please.

Please join us to give the people of Toothill and Preshbrook something to do, somewhere to go and a way of meeting others. * LINK - FUTURE DATES MORE LETTERS: * From: G. & K. Richmond, Luddesdownt We're now going into our summer break folks, but keep your articles Can the Manager/ess of 7/11 explain why they seem to be the * and news flowing in, the next only shop in Swindon to charge i * copy datebeisAugust August27th 15th and news Paste -.Any Up will for a colour supplement when the * Sunday papers are on strike? Is * to 4-2 Belver or 23 Luddesdown. this Legal? * Ed.. * This practise is even more * peculiar as when no colour * supplement is available they do not reduce the price of the paper * * by ip.

LET T B RS * From: D. Attwood, Cakham Cl. From: D. Sumner, Beverley. * Dear sir, In reply to June Cole's "Come on * all you dog owners". * Mr Adams, in the last issue, * accuses me of being vague, and of I am a dog owner and a * not saying openly what I mean. responsible parent. * My dog does not: * If words like "evil" and "love" * are vague, then that accusation is 1. Break down the trees at the * unavoidable. But although the Colchester Close bus stop. * words cover wide ranges of life, Break down the fence around 2. * most people are able to understand the school (kirkstall Cl.) * clearly what they mean in practice 3. Spray paint onto the map at * and to recognise them when they the entrance to Toothill. * come across them.

Most also Drop crisp packets and sweet 4. believe it is right to fight evil papers. and follow the way of love.

Break bottles in the toddler 5. play areas.

In order to do that, in practice 6. Skate-board or bicycle on we need to be committed to one pavements, and another, involved with the life of 7. Motor-cycle on the sound those about us. This means at barrier to the annoyance of work, in our homes, and in our the local residents. communities, in our social lives..

One example is the work of voluntary Nor do I allow my dog to foul services - featured in the last foot paths. issue on the reverse side of Mr So, come on all you child Adams' letter: it obviously varies owners, where is your sense of values? for each of us, according to our different abilities, interests and * * ** * ** * * * * * *** * * * ** ** * *** * ** ***** so on. * From: H. ?illis. * If Fr Adams still thinks I am not * Dear Mr Adams, being open, he can ask me to * sugget some specific involvement Re your article on David * if he likes: Attwood - I agree with you. Fe don't FIGHT A]'TYTIIING 7E DO, I don't think Mr Attwood paints a * * From: S. Storer, Kirkstall Cl. real picture of what he tries to unsuccessfully put over. They * Dear Sir, * are only words and do nothing * We have formed a new club for convincing or evidential about * motor-cyclists in the Swindon area.

God and his universe. Our We are called the Brunel Motorcycle * enemies are usually ourselves * Club and meet every Tuesday at the to ourselves: * 'Fox and Hounds', Froughton. * * * ** ** ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Fe are open to riders of foreign And now hopefully the last word * motorcycles of 250cc or over, who * hold a full motorcycle licence, and on the subject. Ed., .. David Attwood replies (in next column) * to riders of British motorcycles of all sizes. * * Future events include a club run to From: Marie's Mum, Ruddlan.

Spa, Belgium for the World Champion With reference to the "Ideas -ship Endurance Race in August. for the sculpture scheme", for For further details about the club, outside the Toothill Shop. I call at 9 Kirkstall Close, or tel. think the sculpture already in Mike or Sandi on Swindon 28789 or position, in May's Link, i.e. come to the club meetings any "The question mark", is the Tuesday at 8.00 pm. greatest idea of all. It brings *** * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * *** * ** ** * * * * * * ** * * to mind the fears of all us housewives shopping at the local shop daily. The big question as to what over the top prices we will be charged today?

•Another FETE CATHOLIC CHURCH DEVELOPMENT (TOTrHIL,WESTLEA & FRESHBROOK) SUMMER FEI'E at GAINSBOROUGH WAY,Freshbrook Sat: JULY .5th.

- 5pm A REALLY GOOD DAY OUT FOR THE FAMILY featuring Dog show, Gym Display, Dancing display by the Kelly School of Dancing, PONY RIDES & Children's races.

ALSO various competitions and side shows plus PUNCH & JUDY:: EVF'RYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN IN THE FUN....ADMISSION FREE

SMALL-ADS Chocolate machine. 75p Bucketful of plastic building bricks. 75p Fischer-Price Jack-in the-Box. £2.50 Fischer-Price Liusical T.V. £3.50 3 3 Kidicraft Wooden tray 3 3 jigsaw. £1 3 3 Pull-along plastic 3 3 snail on wheels. 75p k 3 isfler-krice (shatter phone. £1 Xylophone £1.75 3 3 Fisher-price Little Snoopy dog. £1 4 Tupperware shape ball 4 £1 * ***** *** * ****** ** * * *** ** ****** Raleigh little lamb tricycle. £5 3 3 All the above toys are 3 3 in excellent condition.

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A Fashion Show!

A fashion show will be held at Oliver Toinkins School at 8pin,.ednesday June 18th.

In addition to "JUST ME" Fashions presenting a display of fashions for all ages, there will be displays of SEDGWICK SHO make-up

by MISS MARY of Sweden & jewellery by SILVAN EVE. DUNCANS of 'iootton Bassett will be demonstrating hair-styling and there will also be a special make-up demonstration during the evening. Gardeners may also get some good ideas from a display of decorative conifers etc.

by GREENHILL NURSERIES. Coffee will be served later in the evening and there will also be a raffle with good prizes. The entrance fee has been kept very low at 50p & everyone who comes will be in for a very enjoyable evening.

Toothill Sculpture Of the 2000 invitations to come and discuss what kind of sculpture would be most suitable for Toothill Village Centre, distributed in the last LINK/FOCUS, nobody turned up at the Town Hall Arts studio.

So what we're getting anyway is a sculpture showing the family -- mnum,dad & child. If anybody has a comment to make, please contact Canton Attwood at the Community Arts Studio Town Hall, Swindon.

THE LAST COWS ? — If you stand on Flint Hill, you will often see cows grazing on the slope a half mile to the north-west. Enjoy the sight for the last summer, because this time next year, that green grass will be a building site. It's extremely depressing.

Roger Ogle -

children BABY-SITTING; Child minding taken and collected from school etc.Contact MRD.SHEIKH: 213 ALNWICK Tel: 44964 anytime.

Anyone want a fairly battered Morris 1000 Traveller? New Clutch, some spares but poor condition.. Hence only £30 Good DIY project Contact: 23 Luddesdown Tel:37939

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th 7.30-9pm The 5 Edition of the handbook for new arrivals to the area is now available from Tues. Craft 7 - 9pm Yoga Tharnesdown Council. Only people living in 7-30-9pm brand new houses are visited with it as it Ladies Keepfit 7.30-9pm Wed. is not possible to keep up with houses which Flower Arranging7.30-9prn have been lived in before. If you would like I a copy of the handbook, please ring T.B.0 For more information, please contact Community Development Division on 26161 x453 JOHN WHITCOMB, The Manor House, Wootton Bassett. Tel: 703477

Wholesome & Healthy No2 Another excellent alternative to the usual type of unhealthy food we eat is brown rice.

This is tastier, chewier and altogether better for us as it contains all the goodness that has been lost in the "refining" of white rice. Try this vegetable curry with brown rice.

1-2 pints stock 1 onion dessert. sp. jam tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. WM flour raisins 2-4 tsp. curry powder tomatc sauce + any chopped vegies you like Cool: the onion in oil. Stir in the flour and curry powder to thick paste. Add the stock, stirring well. Add the rest of the ingredients. Depending on your taste and the quantity that you require, you must erceriment with the curry powder, jam, tomato sauce and stock.

The brown rice should be added to cold, salty water and brought to the boil.

Boil for approx. 30 mine. Wash and drain before serving.

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We're a group of young mums who meet in small groups in each others homes each week and once a month, on a Friday afternoon between 2-4 at the Central Church in Groundwell Road.

The aim of the group is to bring together mums with a new baby or a couple of toddlers who are feeling a bit fed up or lonely. So if you haven't had a chance to make friends where you live, why not give LINDA FISHER,Tel: 8077 or KAREN DAVIES Tel 46203, a ring and we may well know someone who lives near you.

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Apologies We must aplogise for the late arrival of your last Link. This was due to a hold up at the press which was beyond our control and the printer's who did his best to get the Link out as speedily as possible.

Back in October 1979 we announced a survey to find out who reads the Link and whether residents of Toothill thought it any good. See inside for a full report.

Welcome to first Westlea residents The first residents recently moved into Westlea - the third 'urban village' in the expansion area west of Swindon. Anybody who has been in Toothill and Freshbrook for longer than about a year may have forgotten the mud, dust and chaos that surrounded tham when they first moved here. Well, our Westlea neighbours will have all that for a year or two to come - lucky people!

TOCTHILL AND FRESHERCOK EDUCATiON ACTION GROUP

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As grounds attached to Toothill School have been landscaped and are now in the process of being planted with shrubs, I request that residents give consideration to the work involved and note that the school grounds are not a public right of way or for public use.

L. Milan.

Secretary, P.F.A.

This group is an informal pressure group formed to put the case for building adequate schools locally and to persuade the County to take the critical situation more seriously.

On page 3 there is a summary of some of the main points which were put in a paper sent to the nei:bers of Wiltshire's Education Committee. ior further information get in touch with Tavid Attwood, b Caitham Close, (tel 3089) who is acting as the e'roup's secretary.

LOOK OUT, THERE'S A Last year, during Scout Job Week, many of you were conned into giving money to boys posing as Cubs or Scouts. The 3rd Swindon (Toothill) Group has decided NOT to take part in Scout Job Week this year, so any boy who comes to you for money for'Scouts' has no authority from meL So beware, don't be fooled.

Olive M. King Group Scout Leader.

TOOTHILL COMMUNITY DANCE CAMPAIGN

TOOTHILL RESIDENTS ORGANISATION NEWS Over the past 9 months a total of approximately 30 residents have attended aonthly meetins of the T.R.O. representatives committee, to deal with problume on hehalf of individual residents and, the community as a whole.

We are pleased to say our first day opened really well. We had a good turn out of children who came to show their talents, tutored by Jenny Sullivan from Swindon's Contemporary Dance Studio.

Bearing in mind the short period of time si:ce our formation, ar4 the coaparitively few people involved, our success has been overwhelain. 4ith more people playing an active role we could have achieved even more for you and Toothill.

Please let me q or your street retrecentative know if you are prepared to help the TRO in any way.

Better still cone alonZ to our monthly neetind in t Counity hut in UUAICH DRIVE.

Classes for children on Fridays at The Farm, Bodiam DrivePre-school Ballet(under 5s) 3-3.45pm 4-4.3Opm Tap (all ages) 4.30-5.1 5pm Ballet (5-7 years old) 5.15-6.15pm Ballet (7 and over)

PLEASE NOTE: iE NOW MET ON THE 4i HONDY OF HVHR NONTH. OUR NAT liE.ETING IS OH 29TH APRIL, STARTING AT 7.30 PM.

Wether or not you attend the TRO meetings ALL residents of Tcothill are invited to our T.d.0. RTY at the FA1203E on SATURDAY 10TH MAY at 8.00 FH.

Adult classes started on Tues.11th FLarch.and will meet weekly at 8.30pm

Tickets are £1.00 each (OAP's, Students, Children and unemployed members j- price).

Details: Daphne Edwards, 7 Tattershall Tel: Swi. 34889

BAR * BUFFET * MUSIC * DANCING BOB BANISTER, 5 KIRSTALL CLOSE.

FARM PLAYGROUP FUIiS-Come to our 'iednesday morning coffee sessions. You can enjoy a friendly atmosphere and catch up on the local scandal & and even have a cup of coffee. Hope to see you soon; we're there from 9.30pm at Toothill Farm, Bodiam Drive S

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THE FACTS Afl FIGURES BY DAVID ATTV[Cc'D FOR THE TOOTHIIJL AND PRESUBROOK EDUCATION ACTION GROUP Toothill, Freshbrook and Westlea are planned to contain 24 - 25,000 people when they are completed in about 1986. This is more than five times the present size. Of these 25,000 some 2,500 will be aged between four and eleven, i.e. primary school age. There could be 2,000 secondary school pupils. At present Wiltshire simply do not look this far ahead. The indications are that they will have built some four or five schools by that time; these would be for infants and probably for first-year juniors only. Five schools hold less than 1,400 children, which leaves over 3,000 to be bussed to schools all over Swindon. 3,000 children would fill nearly forty buses if buses could be found.

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All this represents a big headache for Wiltshire County Council, who at the same time face the problem of falling school rolls and half-empty schools in the rest of Swindon.

No one would pretend otherwise, but many people are very concerned at the half-hearted approach that is being taken.

Thamesdown, who are undertaking most of the work of the development, are worried about the lack of schools and are pressing the County. As we know, both Toothill and Oliver Tomkins schools are not yet full; while children travel across the town. Thamesdown Transport is gradually losing it's patience, and they certainly have no more buses to spare.

Mr. Needham is taking the matter up as our M.P., although as far as we can see the problem rests with local government and not with Westminster. We have protested, arranged meetings, and some have visited County Hall in Trowbridge.

What more can we do to get the point across? There are many questions which we all need to ask: What plans does the County have to find a steadily increasing number of buses?

Who will pay for this bus travel as it grows increasingly expensive?

Who will supervise behaviour on the buses?

When will the County introduce full junior education in the area?

Does it envisage bussing juniors forever? If not, why are the schools not built now when they are badly needed?

What research is the County doing to get the most reliable possible predictions of future numbrs?

These are only a few of the most important uuestions. if you cannot find the answers but would like to find out, then write now to: The Chief Education Offcer, County tiall, Trowbridge. and/or Mrs Main, Chairman of the Education Comm.

County Hall, Trowbridge. and/or Mr. Richard Needham, M.P., House of Parliament, London S.W.1.

Don't think it will all be sorted out by the time your two-year old is seven, because ulese there is a change in the present policy the situation will actually get worse. Write and make your views heard. Express your concern.

If you do write, could you also please tell the Education Action Group as we need to know the strength of pressure that residents are putting on our 'elected representative' and the level of support we have for argueing our case.

David Attwood, 63 Oakham Close, Toothill. i'iaureen Starkie, 6 Chudleigh Park, Freshbrook.

T0CL±iJI 7T01Ui?.Y IIBRARf Thanke to Olive King we have been able to extend our hours of opening. We are now open on Tues. from 2-4pm and Weds. from 10-12am and 2-4pm in the Church Hall.

A number of friends having given books since we opened and we now have over 200 including 70 or so paperbacks (mostly Westerns).

Most books are fiction but we have some good biographies and other non-fiction. Among the children's books are some good encyclopaedias.

Our efforts certainly show the need for a Mobile Library although our selection is so limited when compared with the Mobile van which carries several hundred. * We hope, therefore, that we will * soon see that van parked on the * new shop car park and our volun- * tary effort will no longer be * * needed, George Tweed,

GOLLY RobertsondJam has made an offer to Scout Groups .. if we collect G-oliies from their jars, they will exchange them for Scout equipment, such as tents. Would you please help us by collecting any from friends and neighbours? You. can give thorn to any Scout or Cub you know, to give to me, or put them in an envelope and put them through the letter box in the church door for me .. we hope to collect enough to get a patrol tent.

The Jumble Solo on Saturday, Fob 23rd raised about £44 - a great help to our finances. Many thruiks to all who helped and all who gave. Olive N. King Grcup Scout Leader.

DOES ANYBODY REAL THIS?. . ,00NTINUED Having received the results of our recent survey, the answer is a resounding YES with over 9 cut of 10 families regularly reading the LINK. Reasons for reading were very widespread with 'News of local Events' JANE LOMAS EX?OEE (28%) and 'General Information' and 'Club News' (22%) being the major You may have noticed that not too ones, the latter also being considmany weeks ago articles about ered the most interesting section.

Trothill appeared in the Advor.

The least interesting bits seem to be, almost every night: You may also Ads, poetry & religious articles. have noticed that the reporter in The Link's appearance alec scorned to almost every case was JANE IOMAS.. please most people, only I in 20 so.. we thought we'd switch roles thinking it bad although 1 in 6 thought and interview her., she graciously it should bocomo more 'professional'. accepted and what follows is Just over half were happy at the J1E LOMJiS EXPOSED: regularity of the lINK although 44% Born in V1crcestershire, a farmers actually wanted a MORE regular daughter, Jane was educated at service. 96% also thought that the public schooL Before joining the LINK was very important to Tocthill Advex 's staff shortly befr're and 85% of families were prepared to Christmas '79, she worked for a bck this up by paying for each issue. local paper in Hereford and also However ... not many of vu seemed to earlier had a spell in commercial know who produces the LINK, so fr'r radio in London. She is delighted you and the 35% of respondents who to be working in Swindnn, as wanted to help, we're printing some compared to Hereford "something is names, addresses and dotes fr your always happening here". More dieries, elsewhere in the IIKK. In specifically Jane thinks Teothill the meantime, thanks to all those who is a lot better than people make took part in the survey and if you do out, and has been very impressed have any ideas or suggestions on the at the activity in the area, LINK, drop in or drop us a line. although she thinks one danger is that despite "plenty of ideas GEOFF RICNKOWD ************************** ************ apathy could be a problem if * STOP PRESS DON'T PCRGET THE TOOTHILL Tcthjll isn't careful". * RESIDENTS ORGANISATION SOCIAL - SEE PAGE AND 2 FOR DETAILS !

At present Jane lives in a cottage * near Malmesbury, if anyone wishes * to contact her she can be reached * on Swindrn 28144 (ext 54) daytimes* or Malmesbu.ry 2708 in the evening.-

PRESHBROOK PLAYGROUP D' HOE AT RAYCHEM SOCIAL CLUB CHENEY MANOR? APRIIO 11th, 811 pm.. •,Andromeda Roadshow Disco..., PRICES £1.50 includes BUFFET TICKETS FROM JILL LENEY? 12 ROCHESTER CLOSE AND PAT COLEM 35 CH[JDLEIGH PARK.

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MONDAY - MOTHS AND TODDLERS Mums please note.

• As from February 25th Toothill Mothers ****** and Toddlers Club will meet every Monday -*-** • afternoon at 1.45 p.m. in the Farm, .

Bodium Drive. :ondays at the Temporary Community All mums, badies and toddlers are welcome.

Centre, Dunwich Drive, 1.30-3.15 Why not come along and make new friends. to coincide with the Baby Clinic Contact Ruth Dartnell, 5 Shelfinch or at the Health Centre across the road Elain wilkes 65, Beverley.

Thursdays in the Community Room at TUESDAY TIME-OUT Toothill School, 1.45-3.15 - to Why not come and join us on a Tuesday coincide with a Toy Library which morning at 'TIME-OUT' a Mother and Toddler starts soon. group at the Farmhouse, Bodium Drive from 10 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

DROP-IN for a cup of tea/coffee and Make new friends, plenty to keep you a chat with other people with young occupied - help your child to paint, play children who live in Toothill and with dough, make models and swim at the Freshbrook.

Oasis once a month. Contact Gill Hobbs Babies particularly welcome 42005, Marilyn Spencer 42675, Marilyn Rasheed 46709.

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EASTER C0OURING COMPETITION Please get your entries to Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown Road Amanda Hopwood, 9 Beaulieu Close OR Val Ready, 18 Turn1fl% Green, Freshbrook by APRIL 5TH. Put your name, address and age on the back. 1T PRIZE - EASTER EGG.

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TOOTHILL CHURCH Evening Service at 6 p.m. on March 23rd, will be a 'special', THE CROSS OF CHRIST. This is a series of Bible readings relating to the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus interspersed with some of the best known and loved hymns. This is for anyone, whatever their denomination (or lack of it) and we shall be very pleased to welcome you to share this experience with us.

The Wiltshire Trust for Nature Conservation Services for Holy Week will appear on a poster om the Church door. On EASTER DAY, is a charity working to conserve the wildlife of Wiltshire. There are 1600 members April 6th, there will be Roman Catholic Mass at 9•45 a.m., Holy Communion for other of the Trust and those who live in Swindon are forming a local activity group to get denominations at 10.+5 a.m. and Evening Service at 6 p.m. together and }X something to help conservation. Like looking for plants and We shall be holding our first joint animals on the canal for instance, taking Confirmation Service and Service of part in the carnival and fund raising for the Trust to help keep up its work both on Believers Baptism on Sunday, May 4th at the nature reserves and in the county as 6 p.m. to which we shall be welcoming a whole. How about joining in or helping Bishop Freddy Temple, and the Methodist with our flag day on April 19th. If you Superintendant Minister, Rev. Kenneth are interested, please contact: Mrs. J. Crossland. Do join us on this happy and Ingram, Lydiard Mansion, Lydiard Tregoze, historic occasion.

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Fro,4_ T'Jtt PrrLAcc "Fight the cuts", "Fight the unions", and paradoxically "Fid'ht for peace" all these are slogans of today. Pone of these, of course actually involve fighting, whether with fist or gun or bomb, or are these battles which any of us are necessarily involved in, thouh their outcomes are bound to affect us. (ne fiht in which we are all involved is the fight between God and evil. This fL:ht does not involve blooc.shed normally but it is being fought every d,,-, y. God's main weapon is love, thouh of course he nan many more besides. when idi Amin was in power in Uganda, a bishop of that country was asked a question; 'If you were in the same room as Amin, and someone gave you a gun, what would yoi do' • The bishop replied, 'I would give the gun to Amin and say "I believe this is your weapon. y weapon is love."' he weapons of evil are many; some are obvious, but some are subtle and disguised in all sorts of ways. But we do know that evil will lose - Jesus showed that convincingly. At the moment, the fight is still on, and it is a fight which we cannot avoid. ifl the end we cannot be neutral, or a spectator. adly, to do nothing is to end up on the wrong side of the fence.

Po be on God's side means that we are bound to be involved, to he active. s it time you made a choice

TOOTHILL PRESHBROOK TOY LIBRARY Grants from Thamesdown Council and Hambro Life have been received to help set a library of toys for children aged 0-5 years. It will be opening very soon in the Community Room at Toothill School. Donations of good toys no longer needed are still re quired. Please deliver them to Lesley Sumner, 63 Beverly or Angela Johnson 12 Chudleigh, who can supply more information and details.

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A number of people met recently to form a photography club. A room at Toothili. Farm could be converted into a Darkroom if some money is raised. Equipment doesn't seem to be a problem as several group members have some.

On THURSDAYS from APRIL at the TOOTHILL SCHOOL Doors open 7.30 p.m.

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During term-time in the Community room at Toothill School. You do not need to have any connection with the school to come. Everyone welcome. Bring the little ones, make some new friends and have a break from the same four walls.

gingerbread A group of Lone Parents living in Toothill/Freshbrook now meet once a month in the Community Room at Toothill School. If you are by yourself with children and would like to meet others in the same position contact Mrs. Sharon Ellis, 19 Shelfinch Toothill.

karate Anybody interested in a KARATE CLASS in TOOTHILL? .Probably on Tuesday evenings? Ages ,from 15 years and upwards.

If interested contact Jenny Tele.33623

The Club has now completed its first year. We started with nine members, now we have over 40.

We play whist, chess, dominoes, scrabble, beetle and bingo and are hoping to have a speaker once a month.

A day trip to deymouth has been arranged for June and, later in the year, a conducted tour of London and a half-day trip to Bath.

Each week more over 60's come to live in Toothill and Freshbrook and we think that if we want to cater for all who would enjoy meeting their neighbours, it maybe necessary to start a second club soon.

Ann Tweed. (Chairman)

wednesday club Every WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON in school term-time a handicraft group meet to make books, sew, knit, srochet and macrame items to sell at Fetes and Bazaars in order to aid Toothill School funds. If you feel you would like to join in why not come to the CO!1UfITY ROOM at TOOTHILL SCHOOL between 2 n.m. and 3.20 'p.m.

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Health Visitor leaves. Winners We were sorry to hear that Mrs. Mary Harnpson, Health Visitor at Toothill Clinic is leaving the area. We wish her well in her new job in Old Town.

We would like to welcome Mary's replacement, Mrs. Maureen England to Toothill and. Freshbrook.

Toy Library opens Tuesdays 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. in the Community Room at Toothill School.

We are building up a range of good quality toys chosen specially to stimulate and interest babies and children up to 5 years. Refreshments will be available.

Membership - SOp. for 6 months; Borrowing fee - 10p. per fortnight.

Hope to see you.

Lesley Sumner, 63 Beverley.

Out of 13 entries, the winners of our Easter Colouring Competition were: Louise Storer 9 yrs. Kirkstall Cl Michael Smith Lf yrs. Beverley.

Joanne Baldry 7 yrs. Pendeniais.

Freshbrook gets its own paper The Link is happy to announce the arrival of the 'Freshbrook Focus', a paper directed at that community.

At first the two papers will be produced jointly, but as more activities start in Freshbrook, it is hoped that the Focus will eventually be a seperate paper. New helpers for the Link/ Focus should contact Val Ready, 18 Turnham Green, John Wilson, 54 Pendennis, Ruth Ogle, 42 Beliver.

Toots Big Day 'TOOT' is a mysterious little man who lives in the grounds of Toothill School. He wears a green suit, white and red socks and a bobble on his hat.

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PAVING & PA TIC SLABS We are agents for a manufacturer and therefore able to offer very competitive prices for paving and patio slabs. All sizes and colours available.

Phone or write to - S. & M. Enterprises 14 Bevil, Freshbrook, Swindon.

Tel: Swindon 771181.

Alternatively call round after 7 pm weedays or anytime weekends as we have samples available for examination

"Mobile Car Tuning" For Electronic Crypton Tuning at your Home R. J. Bennett, 51 Windrush, Highworth Telephone: 762 008

NORTH WILTSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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SITUATION VACANT Canvasser for Electoral Register A person who lives locally, aged 25-55 yrs is required to prepare the draft Register of electors in the Toothill,Freshbrook Vestlea electoral area of North '7iltshire District Council. The person needs to be Intelligent, Responsible, Conscientious, Tethodical and able to write legibly.

The job is spare time and concentrated between July and October, every yer on a regular basis. It requires a thorough knowledge of, and familiarity with all the' area as it expands to ensure all households are represented on the register.

Payment calculated according to number of electors on register.

Anyone interested in further details should write to the Assistant District Secretary, for the attention of Mrs. A. McFee, at the above address or telephone Chippertham 4188 ext. 161.

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So choose your style, colour perm in the comfort of your own home. Go on - - STYLE IT!

Contact: N.GRAT, 11 Selby Crescent, FRHBROOK.

BA-BY SI-TTER X-AITTED Must be 18 years or over; to look after 4 children (3 months to 6 years) once or twice a week. Please ring Swindon 44796

Wholesome &

Healthy Most of us indulge ourselves in eating food which leaves a lot to be desired as far as health is concerned. Many people are put off eating healty wholefoods by hearing vague references to nuts and lentils and not much else. It's true, that it's a whole new way of eating that will in the long run, benefit us most. We can, however, start following a few pointers which will improve our diets without becoming too extreme and sacrificing all the foods we're used to in one go. Try using lOOp Wholemeal flour instead of white.

Now this is perhapsa drastic change for people used to lots of baking. If you don't want to stop eating those white flour concoctions, try baking with half the usual measure of white flour and make it up to the full measure with wholemeal. You might find that by gradually lessening the white flour and, increasing the wholemeal, it won't seem such a shock to your taste buds This flour can also be used as a thickening agent and it makes delicious biscuits. Try this recipe using all wholemeal flour or partly self-raising flour - it dosn't matter what quantities of each you use to make up the full amount.

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Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4 (elec. 350). Warm the honey and margarine together gently in a pan. Meanwhile, sift the flour, salt, bicarb. and ginger together. Add the sugar. Then the honey & margarine have melted, allow to cool slightly then add to the dry ingredients.

Mix well. Add the egg & mix again. Grease 2 baking trays (aaprox 14" x 10"). Divide mix into about 24 'call shaDes and bake for 16 rains. - 20 mins., depending on whether you like soft or crispy biscuits.

TOOTH-ILL COMMUNITY DANCE CAMPAIGN PARENTS COME TO OUR DANCE CAMPAIGN .G.M MEETING Give your views, meet the Dance Tutor Jenny Sullivan from the Contemporary Dance Studio. We hope you can come as the Dance Campaign is run totally by parents.

Place: The Farmhouse, Bodiam Drive Date/Time: Tues. 10th June, 8p.m.

New Bus Services to Westlea and Fre.shbrook A new Thamesdown Transport No 3 bus will make 9 trips each way to and from Westlea starting 19th May. It will pass through Toothill thus providing more Bervice.2hiis bus will travel to the bus via Commercial Road & Regent Circus.

The extension of the No 1 to Preshbrook will begin on 18th May as will the No 7 to/Prom Cheney Manor Estate.

TOOT WANTS A BIRTHDAY

by Sarah Robson, 6 years old of Toothill School Last night Toot was discover ing a birthday and when we done assembly he listened and heard someone saying their birthday was on June the fifth.

Toot ran upstairs and when Mrs. Jarvis came upstairs early she saw June the Fifth on the floor and some dirty footprints. Mrs. Jarvis thought I will go and have a look in the digger and there Toot was with a big smile on his face. Mrs. Jarvis said, "What have you been up to?", Toot said, "I have been trying to find out what a birthday is.,, So later we asked Mrs. Newton if we could have a birthday party for Toot and Mrs. Newton said, "Yes, you can and it will be on June 5th"

TODDLERS A new Babies/Toddlers Group has started at Toot hill School, Thursdays 1.30-3.15pm. Mums with young children are invited to come along.

Look soon for Toddlers groups starting at the Community Room of Oliver Tomkins School

Toothill Residents Organisation THE BETTING SHOP Ten residents, including T.R.O. representatives, the Church and the Good Companions Group attended Wootten-Bassett Magistrates Court on Tuesday 22nd April to oppose the application for a Betting License for a shop in the village centre. As a result of the evidence given by those present and the presentation of a petition of 605 signatures, the magistrates refused the license application. Tharnesdown BC will now have to find an alternative use for the shop which we hope will be more use to residents. Our grateful thanks to all those who gave us their support.

LONGTHORPE CLOSE Residents who wish to use their back gardens for parking should contact TBC Housing Department direct.

While on the subject of parking, many council tenants have discovered that they are being charged for parking spaces. Please contact your street representative with details of the amount charged and your objections (if any).

NO DOGS The signs prohibiting dogs from Toothill School grounds have been erected now.

TEENAGERS have been using Toothill School roof as a 'ski slope'. Not only is this damaging the roof, it can be pretty damaging to the teenagers. If you have some constructive ideas on the provision of recreation facilities in Toothill, write to the Link and/or T.R.O. _...... ..T.R.O. PARTY SWOON MONSOONS NSUN 00000 ON Don't forget your tickets for this event at the Farmhouse on Saturday 10th May, 8 p.m.

BAR - BUFFET - MUSIC - DANCING - GRAND RAFFLE Tickets are ÂŁ1 (QAPs, students, children and unemployed half-price) from TRO street reps.

Bob Bannister, Chairman 5 Kirkstall Close

Amanda Hopwood, Secretary 9 Beaulieu Close

THAMESDOWN VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL

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HELPS COMMUN I TY GROUPS

For those of you who are new to Swindon or living in a new area of Swindon, it might be a shock that there seems to be little to do. But reading the last copy of LINK, I counted 19 community activity groups (from Bingo to a Car Co'-operative). In Swindon as a whole there are well over one thousand different groups, all of whom are busy with some community or voluntary work.

You are now in an exciting period where you can start or be involved in those new activities and perhaps TVSC can help you?

TVSC helps groups in a variety of ways: WITH INFORMATION - TVSC has a library of information useful to groups and publishes each year a Directory of groups in Tharnesdown and an Information Handbook covering such things as fund raising, council meetings, meeting rooms (TVSC also has a room seating 20 people for hire).

WITH TYPING AND DUPLICATING - We have a Duplicating Workshop, where you can come and duplicate minutes, notices etc. and there is also a TYPING SERVICE. Both are run "at cost".

WITH TRANSPORT There are three minibuses (including a "handicapped persons" bus) available for hire to community groups.

Contact Janice or Denise for help on any of the above.

WITH VOLUNTEERS Many groups need volunteers (for elderly, handicapped, youth clubs etc. etc.) and many people would like to volunteer, btt are not sure what to do. Glenys and Audrey help one get to the other - many people each year visit the Volunteer Bureau and find they enjoy helping others, and find new interests (teaching adults, counselling etc.)

WITH STUNTS - At the Student Community Work Unit, Jenny and Freda help groups by placing students (usually from social work courses for three months) who can help develop projects, do surveys, and generally support groups. Several have already helped Toothill.

WITH TRAINING - TVSC helps to put on occasional courses for community groups like Committee Work, Fund raising, Publicity etc. There has been a Getting Involved" course at Toothill.

WITH FIELDW0FSK" - TVSC also has two fieldworkers'7 (David and Chris) who work around Thamesdown developing and supporting projects (particularly those dealing with youth, employment and plannthg/housinc). They can also offer some support to other groups and projects, who perhaps need help beyond that offered above.

ISN'T IT TIME YOU GOT INVOLVED?

(Ask around - if what you wanc to do doesn't exist, why not start it? I am sure you know someone who could help)

TVSC, 1 Faringdon Road, Swindon, telephone 38398/9 - Above the Citizens Advice Bureau The Services above are for all groups, but for a ÂŁ2 affiliation fee you can get our Voluntary News and Diary every two months, a Free Handbook, a vote for the TVSC Management (we have a voluntary committee) AND learn more about what is happening in and around Swindon.

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From: June Cole, Chuddleigh, Freshbrook.

From: Stephanie Smith, Beverley Toothill.

I should like to take this opportunity to bring to your notice, the abuse which is being made of the footpath between here and Toothill, of dogs being allowed to foul it. Mothers use this path to take their children to school every day as you know, and every day you will find new dogs businesses littered all across the path. I'ts disgusting and terribly unhygenic. bThere's their sense of values if they allow their dogs to do it, Dog owners should be more carefull.

We have been asking for this path to he done for a long time, now we have it, are we going to stand by and watch people abuse it's rightfull useage. I for one will not, and a few more mums will probably ague with me.

BUS TO OLD TONI'?

Some five different busses pas through Toothill many times each day, to and from the bus station None of these busses go through o town. If Toothill residents wis to go to old town, to visit the museum, library, hospitals, supe markets, nursery school, town gardens etc., they have to take tuo busses, which can be very expensive and time-consuming.

If the bus companies could be persuaded to re-route just one their busses to old town (via Kingshill Rd. Bath Rd. Victoria Hills th' residents would fi convenient to visit th mentioned places.

If you would like to use a old town, then write to th, requesting a cIoaro in t route' - if enough leit received we may ci ou

So come on all you dog owners respect our footpath, take your dog elsewhere, this is the countryside, lets keep FRESHI3200K

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Mr. P. Birch, Traffic Superin Thame sd own Tran Corporatior,. 'St red Swindon.

From: Mr. J. Adams, Longthorpe Toothill.

Sir, Vlhat is one to make of the vague clap-trap produced by David Attwood in the March 180 issue of LINK?

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He uses slogans like "Fight 'the Cuts", "Fight the Unions" and "Fight for Peace".

He tells us that the weapons of evil are many; some are obvious (so obvious he does not give any examples); some are disguised ( but not so disguised as his sermon).

*/forthcoming and honest in his LIiTK sermon rather than drop sni hints about whom he thinks the enemy is. *

* * * "The fight is still on" he tells * us - a fight we cannot avoid, vie * cannot be neutral or a spectator. * "Sadly" he continues, "to do nothing is to end up on the wrong * side of the fence, to be on God's * * side means that we are bound to * be involved (in what?), to be * active. Is it time you made a * choice?"

It seems to me that it is time that Mr. Attwood himself made a choice and becomes a little mre (contd. .*

Mr. Fickeif, District Traffic Super Bristol Omnibus Co. Lt Flemming Day, Swindon.

STOP PRESS There will be a house collection in aid of the "RoyalNationaJ. Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen" during the month of June. Envelopes will he put through your doors and collected with your donations later.

LINK DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

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The centre is between Dunwich Drive, Stokesay Drive and Flint Hill where the church has already been completed. R.S.McColl Ltd. are building a 7/11 shop and areas of the site have been allocated for future construction of a public house and a community centre.

10 EAS for the sculpture are URGENTLY needed. Terry Court, the Arts Officer, Carleton Attwood, the coordinating sculptor, and Tony Hazell , the Town Hall Studio Co-ordinator, will be at the Town Hall Studio in Regent Circus, Swindon, to receive the all of your ideas at following times: monday I2thfvlay to friday 16th from 2pm to 5pm, and saturday 17th from lOam to 5pm.

The SCULPTURE will be three to four feet high and approximately four feet square It will be made of on a plinth. glass reinforced concrete. When it is completed later this year, it will be transported to the site for an unveiling ceremony.

Anyone who would like to H ELP Carleton Attwood make the sculpture in the Town Hall Studio should contact Terry, Tony or Carleton.

A THAMESDOWN COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT Arts Officer - Terry Court; Co-ordinating Sculptor - Carleton Attwood; Town Hall Studio Co-ordinator - Tony Hazell; C/o Town Hall Studio, Regent Circus, SWINDON; Telephone:Swindon 26161 extn 325.

SWINDON FOLK CLUB The Grapes, ?arringdon Rd. MAT 2nd. Pre-"Barn Dance" Club Night.

3rd. "Barn-Dance"-Wootton Bassett-"Morris 811 , Bampton & Co 9th. Belle, Sheila & Cathy Stewart.

10th. "Waterside Festival" at Newbury.

16th. John Kirkpatrick & Sue Harris.

23rd. Spring Holiday - NO CLUB'.

30th. Alison McMorland & Peta Webb.

JUNE 6th. Club-night.

13th. Ray Fisher 20th. Vin Garbutt.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Now that Spring is here it's time to get out your cameras and start taking pictures. If you would like to learn how to get the best out of your camera, or how to process your own films and prints why not come along to the TOOTHILL PHOTO CLUB who meet every WEDNESDAY 7.30 pm at the "Farm" Bodium Drive. All welcome novice to expert. For more information on T.P.S. contact the Secretary Ken Cornforth 62 Kirkstall Cl., Swindon 44955.

P.S. Don't forget to visit our STALL at the PLAY(ROUP FETE on SATURDAY MAY 17th.

Summer Playschemes 1980 At this time of the year Mary Charnock-TBC Play Officer- is busy preparing a programme and appointing leaders and assistants to provide activities for young people through the summer holidays. She is planning two play schemes, one each in Toothill and Fre. Freshbrook. A playscheme for younger chil ren 5-11yrs. will be building based and a activity programme for under 16s in Fresh brook on one of the open spaces. Ideas would be welcome from Freshbrook kids as the activities they would like to take pa in or organise for themselves. ANY person, ANY group, ANY adult, ANYONE between 5 & lEi years who has ideas for either of the playschemes should contact Roger Ogle 42 Bellv7: Jackie Rafferty, The Farm or Mary Charnock, all on Swindon 26161.

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SITUATiONS VACANT Leaders and Assistant Leaders for the Too hill, Freshbrook and other PLAYSCHEAES within Thamesdown. If you are 18or over, can work with young people and want a job for 3 hours each weekday between 28 July and 21 August, please apply in writing to Mary Charnock, Play Officer, Arts and Recreation Dept. Thamesdown Borough Council, 4 Euclid St. Swindon (Tel: 26161 ext 236.

A TOOTHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE?

Spring Fair

This, need it be said, is a victim. offered to the savage knife of the Toothill Farm Playgroup are holding a Fai economist. What was planned for next year at the Farm House,Bodiam Drive. It will be , has now been indefinitely postponed. opened at 2p.m. by Katy Manning (Jo of Dr. However, a small band of hopefuls continues Who) who is appearing at the Wyvern Theatre to look forward to it in spite of 12th-17th May in the play, "V.E.Night" everything. One day it will be possible; Please come & bring all your friends,farnily it is needed already and the need will grow etc.

Lots of stalls & FUN FOR ALL.... more pressing.

This small band, who are known as the REIIER ....SATURDAY 17th MAY at 2p.m.

Community Group, also seeks to serve the many different groups by acting as a channel of communication between them. Their main TOOTHILL & FRESHBROOK aim is to prepare the way for the community LADIES centre. Maybe Toothill should try to build a temporary cent'e? Or perhaps we We meet every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month must simply be ready to put our case strongly when funds again become available. at 7.30 in the Community Room at Toothill ALL LADIES WELCOME Without that case, the project could go by School default.

Meanwhile there is much going on in other areas, helping to provide facilities in other ways - the farmhouse, the ANYONE INTERE3TED in forming temporary hut. If you have suggestions, gardening club ? If so please or you would like to join us in looking contact Cathy Shea 5 Kirkstallal for opportunities, please contact Close, Tel; 34695.

MRS ANN TWEED, 25 Queensborough, who is the group's chairman.

TOUT ILL LINK

May 80 No.11

Health Visitor leaves Winners We were sorry to hear that Mrs. Mary Harnpson, Health Visitor at Toothill Clinic is leaving the area. We wish her well in her new job in Old Town.

We would like to welcome Mary's replacement, Mrs. Maureen England to Toothill and Freshbrook.

Out of 13 entries, the winners of our Easter Colouring Competition were: Louise Storer 9 yrs. Kirkstall Cl. Michael Smith 1 yrs. Beverley.

Joanne Baldry 7 yrs. Pendennis.

Toy Library opens Tuesdays 2 p.m. 3.30 p.m. in the Community Room at Toothill School.

We are building up a range of good quality toys chosen specially to stimulate and interest babies and children up to 5 years. Refreshments will be available.

Freshbrook gets its own paper

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At first the two papers will be produced jointly, but as more activities start in Freshbrook, it is hoped that the Focus will eventually be a seperate paper. New helpers for the Link/ Focus should contact Val Ready, 18 Turnham Green, John Wilson, 54 Pendennis, Ruth Ogle, 42 Bellver.

Toots Big Day 'TOOT' is a mysterious little man who lives in the grounds of Toothill School. He wears a green suit, white and red socks and a bobble on his hat.

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Phone or write to - S. & M. Enterprises 14 Bevil, Freshbrook, Swindon.

Tel: Swindon 771181.

Alternatively call round after 7 pm weedays or anytime weekends as we have samples available for examination

"Mobile Car Tuning" For Electronic Crypton Tuning at your Home R. J. Bennett 51 Windrush, Highworth Telephone: 762 008

NORTH WILTSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN151ER

SITUATION VACANT Canvasser for Electoral Register A person who lives locally, aged 25-55 yrs is required to prepre the draft Register of electors in the Toothill,Freshbrook & 7estlea electoral area of North Jiltshire District Council. The person needs to be Intelligent, Responsible, Conscientious, IethocIical and able to write legibly.

The job is spare time and concentrated between July and October, every yer on a regular basis. It requires a thorough knowledge of, and familiarity with all the area as it expands to ensure all households are represented on the register.

Payment calculated according to number of electors on register.

Anyone interested in further details should write to the Assistant District Secretary, for the attention of Mrs. A. McFee, at the above address or telephone Chippenham 4188 'ext. 161.

LOOK WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF URTAINING, CURTAIN NETS AND RAILS AT HARD TO BEAT PRICES

SPIRA'S FABRICS

WE ALSO STOCK A WIDE RANGE OF DRESS FABRICS

Market Street, Swindon tel —36658

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Okus Rd.. Swindon 20483 & 26480 Glass cut to size

PATIO DOORS REPLACEIENT WINDOWS LOUVRES MIRRORS

TOOTHILL COMMUNITY DANCE CAMPAIGN PARENTS COME TO OUR DANCE CAMPAIGN .G.M MEETING Give your views, meet the Dance Tutor Jenny Sullivan from the Contemporary Dance Studio. We hope you can come as the Dance Campaign is run totally by parents.

Place: The Farmhouse, Bodiam Drive Date/Time: Tues. 10th June, 8p.m.

New Bus Services to Westlea and Fre.shbrook A new Thamesdown Transport No 3 bus will make 9 trips each way to and. from Westlea starting 19th May. It will pass through Toothill thus providing more service.ThiE bus will travel to the bus via Commercial Road & Regent Circus.

The extension of the No 1 to Preshbrook will begin on 18th May as will the No 7 to/From Cheney Manor Estate.

TOOT WANTS A BIRTHDAY

by Sarah Robson, 6 years old of Toothill School Last night Toot was discover ing a birthday and when we done assembly he listened and heard someone saying their birthday was on June the fifth.

Toot ran upstairs and when Mrs. Jarvis came upstairs early she saw June the Fifth on the floor and some dirty footprints. Mrs. Jarvis thought I will go and have a look in the digger and there Toot was with a big smile on his face. Mrs. Jarvis said, "What have you been up to?", Toot said, "I have been trying to find out what a birthday is."

So latèr we asked Mrs. Newton if we could have a birthday party for Toot and Mrs. Newton said, "Yes, you can and it will be on June 5th"

TODDLERS A new Babies/Toddlers Group has started at Ioot hill School, Thursdays 1.30-3.15pm. Mums with young children are invited to come along.

Look soon for Toddlers groups starting at the Community Room of Oliver Tomkins School

Toothill Residents Organisation THE BETTING SHOP Ten residents, including T.R.O. representatives, the Church and the Good Companions Group attended Wootten-Bassett Magistrates Court on Tuesday 22nd April to oppose the application for a Betting License for a shop in the village centre. As a result of the evidence given by those present and the presentation of a petition of 605 signatures, the magistrates refused the license application. Thamesdown BC will now have to find an alternative use for the shop which we hope will be more use to residents. Our grateful thanks to all those who gave us their support.

LONGTHORPE CLOSE Residents who wish to use their back gardens for parking should contact TBC Housing Department direct.

PARKING While on the subject of parking, many council tenants have discovered that they are being charged for parking spaces. Please contact your street representative with details of the amount charged and your objections (if any).

NO DOGS The signs prohibiting dogs from Toothill School grounds have been erected now.

TEENAGERS have been using Toothill School roof as a 'ski slope'. Not only is this damaging the roof, it can be pretty damaging to the teenagers. If you have some constructive ideas on the provision of recreation facilities in Toothill, write to the Link and/or T.R.O. •sa •• •• ..........T.R.O. PARTY usm Don't forget your tickets for this event at the Farmhouse on Saturday 10th May, 8 p.m.

BAR - BUFFET - MUSIC - DANCING - GRAND RAFFLE Tickets are £1 (QAPs, students, children and unemployed half-price) from TRO street reps.

Bob Bannister, Chairman Kirkstall Close

Amanda Hopwood, Secretary 9 Beaulieu Close

BEDROOM SUITE (Bed,2 wardrobes,d.ressing table) ONLY £75 FREER (4 x 2' x 2'6"high) ONLY £50 ONLY £25 ELECTRIC COOKER

DENISE WACK HAIR DESIGNS

ELECTRIC FIRE/CONVECTOR. ONLY £10 ONLY £7.5C

BOOKCASE with glass sliding doors BEDSIDE CABIN

We are a new type of stylist.. you don't come to us,

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So choose your style, colour perm in the comfort of your own home. Go on - -STYLE IT!

Contact: N.GRANT, 11 Selby Crescent, FREHBROOK.

BABY SITTER 4-411 TIM Must be 18 years or over; to look after 4 children (3 months to 6 years) once or twice a week. Please ring Swindon 44796

Wholesome &

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Most of us indulge ourselves in eating food which leaves a lot to be desired as far as health is concerned. Many people are put off eating healty wholefoods by hearing vague references to nuts and lentils and not much else. It's true, that it's a whole new way of eating that will in the long run, benefit us most. We can, however, start following a few pointers which will improve our diets without becoming too extreme and sacrificing all the foods we're used to in one go. Try using 100% Wholemeal flour instead of white.

Now this is perhapsa drastic change for people used to lots of baking. If you don't want to stop eating those white flour concoctions, try baking with half the usual measure of white flour and make it up to the full measure with wholemeal. You might find that by gradually lessening the white flour and increasing the wholemeal, it won't seem such a shock to your taste buds This flour can also be used as a thickening agent and it makes delicious biscuits. Try this recipe using all wholemeal flour or partly self-raising flour - it dosn't matter what quantities of each you use to make up the full amount.

GI1,,rGER BISCUITS

6 ozs wholemeal flour 1 teasp. bicarb. of soda 2 teasp. ground ginger pinch of salt

3 ozs genuine brown sugar lj ozs honey 2 ozs margarine 1 egg

Prehe't the oven to Gas Mark 4 (elec. 350). Warm the,honey and margarine together gently in a pan. Meanwhile, sift the flour, salt, bicarb. and ginger together. Add the sugar. 'Vhen the honey & margarine have melted, allow to cool slightly then add to the dry ingredients.

Mix well. Add the egg & mix again. Grease 2 baking trays (approx 14" x 10"). Divide mix into about 24 ball shapes and bake for 16 mins. - 20 mins., depending on whether you like soft or crispy biscuits.

THAMESDOWN VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL

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HELPS COMMUN I TY GROUPS For those of you who are new to Swindon or living in a new area of Swindon, it might be a shock that there seems to be little to do. But reading the last copy of LINK, I counted 19 community activity groups (from Bingo to a Car Co-operative). In Swindon as a whole there are well over one thousand different groups, all of whom are busy with some community or voluntary work.

You ae now in an exciting period where you can start or be involved in these new activities and perhaps TVSC can help you?

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WITH INFORMATION TVSC has a library of information useful to groups and publishes each year a Directory of groups in Thamesdown and an Information Handbook covering such things as fund raisin, council meetings, meeting rooms (TVSC also has a room seating 20 people for hire).

WITH TYPING AND DUPLICATING - We have a Duplicating Workshop, where you can come and duplicate minutes, notices etc. and there is also a TYPING SERVICE. Both are run "at cost".

WITH TRANSPORT - There are three minibuses (including a "handicapped persons bus) available for hire to community groups.

Contact Janice or Denise for help on any of the above.

WITH VOLUNTEERS - Many groups need volunteers (for elderly, handicapped, youth clubs etc. etc.) and many people would. like to volunteer, b are not sure what to do. Glenys and Audrey heir) one get to the other - many people each year visit the Volunteer Bureau and find they enjoy helping others, and find new interests (teaching adults, counselling etc.)

WITH STUDENTS - At the Student Community Work Unit, Jenny and Freda help groups by placing students (usually from social work courses for three months) who can help develop projects, do surveys, and generally support groups. Several have already helped Toothill.

WITH TRAINING - TVSC helps to put on occasional courses for community groups like Committee Work, Fund raising, Publicity etc. There has been a Getting Involved" course at Toothill.

WITH FIELDWORK" - TVSC also has two Lie idworkers" (David and Chris) who work around Thamesdown developing and supporting projects (particularly those dealing with youth, employment and plannthq/housinci). They can also offer some support to other groups and projects, who perhaps need help beyond that offered above, ISN'T IT TIME YOU GOT INVOLVED? (sk around - if what you wane to do doesn't exist, why not start it? I am sure you know someone who could help)

TVSC, 1 Faringdon Road, Swindon, telephone 38398/9 Advice Bureau

Above the Citizens

The Services above are for all groups, but for a El l affiliation fee you can get our Voluntary News and Diary every two months, a Free Handbook, a vote for the TVSC Management (we have a voluntary committee) AND learn more about what is happening in and around Swindon.

LETTERS From: June Cole, Chuddleigh, Freshbrook,

From: Stephanie Smith, Beverley, Toothill.

I should like to take this opportunity to bring to your notice, the abuse which is being made of the footpath between here and Toothill, of dogs being allowed to foul it. Mothers use this path to take their children to school every day as you know, and every day you will find new dogs businesses littered all across the path. I'ts disgusting and terribly unhygenic. Where's their sense of values if they allow their dogs to do it, Dog owners should be more carefull.

Vie have been asking for this path to be done for a long time, now we have it, are we going to stand by and watch people abuse it's rightfull useage. I for one will not, and a few more mums will probably ague with me.

So come on all you dog owners respect our footpath, take your dog elsewhere, this is the countryside, lets keep FRESHBPLOOK CLEAN

BUS TO OLD TOUM?

Some five different busses pass through Toothill many times each day, to and from the bus station.

None of these busses go through old town. If Toothill residents wish to go to old town, to visit the museum, library, hospitals, supermarkets, nursery school, town gardens etc., they have to take tnc busses, which can be very expensive and time-consuming.

If the bus companies Coulu be persuaded to re-route just. one ci II their busses to old t.ovin (iiia Kingshill Rd. Bath Rd . and dci:zn Victoria 11Âą115 then Toot.iii residents would find it ccc acre convenient to visit the adore mentioned places.

If you would like to use a b nstc old town, then write to the fol. cci ag: requesting a change in the due route - if enough letters are received we may get our wac.

Birch, Traffic Superintendent, ThamescJ own Transuort Is From: Mr. J. Adams, Longthorpe Cl. Corporation Street, Swindon.

Toothill. * * Mr. Pickett, Sir, What is one to make of the * District Traffic Sperintesdent vague clap-trap produced by * Bristol Omnibus Co. David Attwood in the March 1 80 * Flemming hay, Swinion. issue of LINK? He uses slogans like "Fight the Cuts" "Fight the Unions'1 and "Fight for Peace".

He tells us that the weapons of evil are many; some are obvious (so obvious he does not give any examples); some are disguised ( but not so disguised as his sermon).

"The fight is still on" he tells us - a fight we cannot avoid, we cannot be neutral or a spectator.

"Sadly" he continues, "to do nothing is to end up on the wrong side of the fence, to be on God's side means that we are bound to be involved (in what?), to be active. Is it time you made a choice?"

It seems to me that it is time that Mr. Attwocd himself made a choice and becomes a little mre (contd. .*

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STOP PRESS There will be a house collection in aid of the "RoyalNatio!al IViission to Deep Sea Fishermen" du5e: the month of June. Envelopes will So put through your doors and collectH with your donations later.

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THAMESDOWN COMMUNITY ARTS ARE PROMOTING A SCHEME SPONSORED BY R.S.McCOLL LTD. TO PROVIDE A SCULPTURE IN THE TOOTHILL VILLAGE CENTRE

LPTU RE SCHEME

The centre is between Dunwich Drive, Stokesay Drive and Flint Hill where the church has already been completed. R.S.McColl Ltd. are building a 7/11 shop and areas of the site have been allocated for future construction of a public house and a community centre.

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IDEAS for the sculpture are URGENTLY needed. Terry Court, the Arts Officer, Carleton Attwood, the coordinating scul;ptor, and Tony Hazell, the Town Hall Studio Co-ordinator, will be at the Circus, Swindon, to receive the all of your ideas at following times:

monday I2thiVlay to friday 18th from 2pm to 5pm, and saturday 17th from lOam to 5pm.

The SCULPTURE will be three to four feet high and approximately four feet square It will be made of on a plinth. glass reinforced concrete. When it is completed later this year, it will be transported to the site for an unveiling ceremony.

Anyone who would like to H ELP Carleton Attwood make the sculpture in the Town Hail Studio should contact Terry, Tony or Carleton.

A THAMESDOWN COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT Arts Officer - Terry Court; Co-ordinating Sculptor - Carleton Attwood; Town Hall Studio Co-ordinator - Tony Hazell; do Town Hall Studio, Regent Circus, SWINDON; Telephone:Swindon 26161 extn 325.

SWINDON FOLK CLUB The Grapes, Farringdon Rd. MAT 2nd. Pre-"Barn Dance" Club Night.

3rd. "Barn-Dance"-Wootton Bassett-"Morris 8", Bampton & Co! 9th. Belle, Sheila & Cathy Stewart.

10th. "Waterside Festival" at Newbury.

16th. John Kirkpatrick & Sue Harris.

23rd. Spring Holiday - NO CLUB!.

30th. Alison McMorland & Peta Webb.

JUNE 6th, Club-night.

13th. Ray Fisher 20th. Vin Garbutt.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Now that Spring is here it's time to get out your cameras and start taking pictures. If you would like to learn how to get the best out of your camera, or how to process your own films and prints why not come along to the TCOTHILL PHOTO CLUB who meet every WEDNESDAY 7.30 pm at the "Farm" Bodium Drive. All wel<ome novice to expert. For more information on T.P.S. contact the Secretary Ken Cornforth 62 Kirkstall Cl., Swindon 44955.

P. S. Don't forget to visit our STALL at the PLAY(ROUP FETE on SATURDAY MAY 17th.

Summer Playschemes 1980 At this time of the year Mary Charnock-TBC Play Officer- is busy preparing a programme and appointing leaders and assistants to provide activities for young people through the summer holidays. She is planning two play schemes, one each in Toothill and Fres Freshbrook. A playscheme for younger children 5-11yrs. will be building based and an activity programme for under 16s in Freshbrook on one of the open spaces. Ideas would be welcome from Freshbrook kids as to the activities they would like to take part s in or organise for themselves. ANY person, ANY group, ANY adult, ANYONE between 5 & 16 years who has ideas for either of the playschemes should contact Roger Ogle 42 Bellvr Jackie Rafferty, The Farm or Mary Charnock, all on Swindon 26161.

SITUATIONS VACANT Leaders and Assistant Leaders for the Toothill, Freshbrook and other PLAYSCHEIiES within Thamesdown. If you are 18or over, can .work with young people and want a job for 3 hours each weekday between 28 July and 21 August, please apply in writing to Mary Charnock, Play Officer, Arts and Recreation Dept. Thamesdown Borough Council, 4 Euclid St. Swindon (Tel: 26161 ext 236.

A TOOTHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE?

Spring Fair

This, need it be said, is a victim. offered to the savage knife of the Toothill Farm Playgroup are holding a Fair economist. What was planned for next year at the Farm House,Bodiam Drive. It will be has now been indefinitely postponed. opened at 2p.m. by Katy Manning (Jo of Dr. However, a small band of hopefuls continues Who) who is appearing at the Wyvern Theatre to look forward to it in spite of 12th-17th May in the play, "V.E.Night" everything. One day it will be possible; Please come & bring all your friends,farnily it is needed already and the need will grow etc.

Lots of stalls & FUN FOR ALL.... more pressing.

This small band, who are known as the REIMBER .... SATURDAY 17th MAY at 2p.m.

Community Group, also seeks to serve the many different groups by acting as a channel of communication between them. Their main TOOTHILL & FRESHBROOK aim is to prepare the way for the community LADIES centre. Maybe Toothill should try to build a temporary c'entte? Or perhaps we We meet every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month must simply be ready to put our case strongly when funds again become available. at 7.30 in the Community Room at Toothill School ALL LADIES WELCOME Without that case, the project could go by default.

Meanwhile there is much going on in other areas, helping to provide facilities in other ways - the farmhouse, the ANYONE INTERE3TED in forming a temporary hut. If you have suggestions, gardening club ? If so please or you would like to join us in looking contact Cathy Shea 5 Kirkstall for opportunities, please contact Close, Tel; 34695.

MRS AIM TWEED, 25 Q,ueensborough, who is the group's chairman.

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A THANK YOU NOTE.....

Before we take our summer break, (next issue Sept), it is worth noting that THE LINK has nog been in operation 18 MONTHS and 12

ISSUES. Circulation has rocketed from 800 to 4,500 copies each issue ALL FR-EE & apart from all the info. & news etc we've managed TWO SCOOPS, the latest being last issue's Princess Anne feature.(On top of that FRESHBROOK FOCUS has emerged).

So, thanks to all who've supported and helped us so far, advertisers, typists, distributors, correspondents etc. and don't forget more help is always needed, so if you are interested please get in touch ... HAVE A GOOD SUMMER ---SEE YOU IN SiPrEMB5R. Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdowrj Road

New OAP club starts

Yes to PMH/Old Town Bus

On April 24th, a new OAP's club began Thamesdown Council has agreed to a bus service on the estate. We call ourselves the from Freshbrook and Toothill to PN}I Hospital HAPPY WANDERERS and we meet each week The new service will also connect this area in OLIVER TOMKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY to Old Town,Liden and Eldene.

ROOM on THURSDAY afternoons at 2.30pm All being well, it should start in September.

You will be made most welcome, so do come along and bring a friend:

GOOD COMPANIONS BUS TOKEN BATTLE Recently the club has been investigating why Toothill OAP's don't receive bus tokens. Letters have been sent to the Council stating our case. These included the fact that the boundaries will now definitely change in April 1981 & to give tokens now would be a real help to

Toothill's elderly. We also said that travel into Swindon is necessary for shopping & the cost of bus fares is a i real burden for many.We were led to 10 believe that money could be found to extend the scheme to Toothill pensioners Ye were also not very happy that OAP's in part of Freshbrook WILL get tokens because they live inside Thamesdown.

All these points were put to the Leader of the Council & the Chief Exec utive. Their reply was that there were NO PLANS to extend the scheme to Toothill until 1981 and the time we start paying rates to Thamesdown.

As a club we feel we have tried and failed to get bus tokens for Toothill OAPs. BUT we encourage ALL the elderly as individuals to WRITE TO THE COUNCIL to show your displeasure with the present situation.

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Youth Club News

The Toothill Youth Club is open from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm on TUESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY evenings, and although facilities at the present time are rather basic we can offer young people a friendly place to meet, where activities such as Table Tennis, Pool, Badminton and Darts are played. We also have regular discos (on the last Friday in the month) and regular trips out.

In the past we have been to places such as Bristol for ice skating; the Forest of Dean on a Night Hike; Cherhill; Barbury Castle; also out to places to play skittles and go swimming.

We also have many more things planned for this summer.

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OPERATION CLEAN UP! On April 12th 30 Cubs & Scouts began a sponsored attempt to clean up some of the rubbish around Toothill.

Starting at the senior citizen's flats in Oaltham & Kirkstall closes & proceding along Flint Hill & by the infants school, the pile of plastic refuse sacks rapidly grew.

After lunch of soup & hot dogs the boys cleaned up Dunwich Drive,Long-thorp and Mayenden Park before the Supply of plastic sacks ran out but not before over 50 had been filled to overflowing.

This was a splendid effort to make Toothill a prettier place & also brought much needed funds to the Toothill Scout Group to the tune of £130. WELL DONE BOYS & THANK YOU. Olive King

MOBILE LIBRARY IS COMING S02IV! The County Library will be sending a Mobile Library to Toothill soon, but at the time of going to press no final date has been fixed.

When it does come, our voluntary library will close as it will have served its purpose. Will those who may have books out, please return them then.

We wish to thank those who have given books to our library which has enabled us to give a good selection and thanks to the Church for housing the library.

As we said when we started, our hard backed books will be offered to the County Library Service and our paperback. sold and the proceeds given to the Church.

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NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST

We are a group of young parents helping each other by sharing our experiences everyone with a baby has problems of one sort or another & we try to make sure that these are halved by being shared. e put people in touch with one another & are beginning to make a record of people who have been through particular troubles and are willing to help others now having the same worry.

The sub-title of the Trust is Education for Parenthood and we run our own ante natal classes designed to help parents enjoy the birth. We also have breastfeeding counsellors on call for advice 24 hours a day & we hold evening meetings at the Churchfields school on the last Wednesday every month, often with a speaker. More locally, we try to organise regular coffee mornings which are detailed in our news letter, published three times a year.

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EDUCATION ACT/ON REPORT A small meeting was held with Richard Needham MP, the Chief Ptiucation Officer and Mrs Main, Chairman of the County Fñucation Committee, plus representatives of the local community and schools.

As usual, it is impossible to say that any progress was made, but the County authorities want to hold meetings occassionally.

In the meanwhile, the Education Action Group would be interested to hear from anyone who is moving house because they are unhappy about the junior school situation. If we know people are moving foi this reason, it will help us to put the case even more strongly.

Please ring 30896 or 39456 or 42993 we will entirely respect the confidence of any information you give us. But it would be an enormous help.

TOOTHILL FARM PLAYGROUP On Saturday May 17th we held a Springfair & were delighted to raise £142 on the day. Our thanks go to all staff, committee members & parents who helped and a special thank you to MIRIAM, SUZY,MRS READ MARILYN SHIRT ,PHIL COCKS ,JAN PACKER DAVE KINGSBURY & RAY READ for all their help. Thanks for making it such a success.

Jenny Kingsbury. Jane Read.

AMATEUR DRAMATICS Would anybody like to form a Drama Group for Toothill,Freshbrook or Westlea? Please write if you are interested as we have no 'phone yet.

Contact: Sauna Robinson, 26 The Chesters, Westlea.

NEW SCHOOL OPENS May 1st was certainly a very special, day for Toothill and Freshbrook as, not only was it the day when Princess Anne visited the Show Village but it was also a "Red Letter" Day for Oliver Tomkins School - the official opening of the school by none other than the Right Reverend Oliver Tomkins, former Bishop of Bristol. The children had looked forward to this day for the special part they were to play in the official opening by singing, making music and reading. It was a happy afternoon, being shared by so many who have been connected with the school, parents, managers, children and staff. During the proceedings, Bishop Oliver Tomkins unveiled a plaque to commemmorate the day and as I had previously told the children, in years to come when they bring their children to Oliver Tomkins School, they will be able to look at that plaque and say "1 remember that day, as I was there". %liams, Headteacher.

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THERE'S EERE'S NOTHING- TO DO" "WE DON'T KWOT tTTyOJfl? \ ' How often have we heard or read these statements from people who live in Toothill and Freshbrook? Too often But help is at hand in the form of Toothill Farm, which is to be handed over to the two estates' residents by Thamesdown Council at a peppercorn rent. It will be a base for community activities.

Where is the farm? It's off Bodiam Drive, Toothill.

What is the farm? It's an old farmhouse and outbuildings.

Who will own it? For the moment, a steering committee comprising of interested local people and Thamesdown representatives. Eventually, people elected by clubs using the farm will take over the management.

What activities will take place? The clubs proposed are: Pistol club Youth club (already active) Social club Car co-operative The list isn't closed and if you have an idea please contact us.

What can I do? Offer help. We need a treasurer, a surveyor, labourers to clear the site, fund-raisers and people to make tea/ coffee for the labourers: In the long term we need plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, electricians, labourers, members of the social club and enthusiasm.

Who do I contact? Mrs Joyce Dole, 9 PLhuddlan, Toothill. Tel:694716 Weekends and evenings only please.

Please join us to give the people of Toothill and Preshbrook something to do, somewhere to go and a way of meeting others. * MORE LETTERS: * From: G. â&#x20AC;˘ K. Richmond, Luddesdown* Can the Manager/ess of 7/11 explain why they seem to be the only shop in Swindon to charge ip for a colour supplement when the Sunday papers are on strike? Is this Legal?

This practise is even more peculiar as when no colour supplement is available they do not reduce the price of the paper * by ip. * * *** * * * * **** *** ** ******* ** ** * ***** *

LINK - FUTURE DATES We're now going into our summer break folks, but keep your articles and news flowing in, the next copy date is August 15th and Paste Up will be August 27th - Any news to 42 Beiver or 23 Luddesdown.

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LET T B RS From: D. Attwood, Oakham Cl. From: D. Sumner, Beverley.

Dear sir, In reply to June Cole's "Come on all you dog owners".

Mr Adams, in the last issue, accuses me of being vague, and of I am a dog owner and a not saying openly what I mean. responsible parent.

My dog does not: If words like "evil" and "love" are vague, then that accusation is 1. Break down the trees at the unavoidable. But although the Colchester Close bus stop. words cover wide ranges of life, 2. Break down the fence around most people are able to understand the school (kirkĂŤtall Cl.) clearly what they mean in practice Spray paint onto the map at and to recognise them when they the entrance to Toothill. come across them.

Most also 4. Drop crisp packets and sweet believe it is right to fight evil papers. and follow the way of love.

5. Break bottles in the toddlers* * play areas.

In order to do that, in practice 6. Skate-board or bicycle on we need to be committed to one pavements, and another, involved with the life of.

7. Motor-cycle on the sound those about 1 s. This means at barrier to the annoyance of work, in our homes, and in our the local residents. communities, in our social lives.

One example is the work of voluntary Nor do I allow my dog to foul services - featured in the last foot paths. issue on the reverse side of Mr So, come on - all you child Adams' letter! It obviously varies owners, where is your sense of for each of us, according to our values? different abilities, interests and * * * * * * * * * *** *** * * * * * ** * ** * * * * ***** so on. * From: H. 7illis. * If Mr Adams still thinks I am not * Dear Mr Adams, being open, he can ask me to * suggest some specific involvement Re your article on David * if he likes: Attwood - I agree with you. Me 4fdon't FIGHT AMYTIIING E DO. I don't think Mr Attwood paints a * From: S. Storer, Kirkstall Cl. real picture of what he tries to * * Dear Sir, unsuccessfully put over. They * are only words and do nothing * We have formed a new club for convincing or evidential about * motor-cyclists in the Swindon area.

God and his universe. Our * We are called the Brunel Motorcycle enemies are usually ourselves * Club and meet every Tuesday at the to ourselves: T7rcught6n.

'Fox and Hounds * * Me are open to riders of foreign And now hopefully the last word * motorcycles of 250cc or over, who * hold a full motorcycle licence, and. on the subject. Ed., .. David Attwood replies (in next column) * to riders of British motorcycles * ** **** *** ** * *** ** *** ***** *** * of all sizes. * * Future events include a club run to From: Marie's Mum, Ruddlan. * Spa, Belgium for the VJorld Champion -ship Endurance Race in August.

VTith reference to the "Ideas for the sculpture scheme", for For further details about the club, outside the Toothill Shop. I call at 9 Kirketall Close, or tel. think the sculpture already in Mike or Sandi on Swindon 28789 or poaition, in May's Link, i.e. come to the club meetings any "The question mark", is the Tuesday at 8.00 pm. greatest idea of all. It brings *** ** * * * ** * ** ** *** **** ** ** *** ******* to mind the fears of all us housewives shopping at the local shop daily. The big question as to what over the top prices we will be charged today?

Another FETE CATHOLIC CHURCH DEVELOPMENT (TOOTHIL,WESTLEA & FRESHBROOK) SUMMER 1TE at GAINSBOROUGH WAY,Freshbrook Sat: JULY 5th. L - 5pm A REALLY GOOD DAY or FOR THE FAMILY featuring Dog show, Gym Display, Dancing display by the Kelly School of Dancing, PONY RIDES & Children's races.

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A Fashion Show!

A fashion show will be held at Oliver Tomkins School at 8pm,ednesday June 18th.

In addition to "JUST ME" Fashions presenting a display of fashions for all ages, there will be displays of SEDGWICK SHO make-up

by MISS MARY of Sweden & jewellery by SILVAN EVE. DUNCANS of vlootton Bassett will be demonstrating hair-styling and there will also be a special make-up demonstration during the evening. Gardeners may also get some good ideas from a display of decorative conifers etc.

by GR&ENHILL NURSERI. Coffee will be served later in the evening and there will also be a raffle with good prizes. The entrance fee has been kept very low at 50p & everyone who comes will be in for a very enjoyable evening.

Toothill Sculpture Of the 2000 invitations to come and discuss what kind of sculpture would be most suitable for Toothill Village Centre, distributed in the last LINK/ FOCUS, nobody turned up at the Town Hall Arts studio.

So what we're getting anyway is a sculpture showing the family -- mum,dad & child. If anybody has a comment to make, please contact Canton Attwood at the Community Arts Studio Town Hall, Swindon.

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Kiddicraft Wooden tray jigsaw. £1 If you stand on Flint Hill, you will 41 Pull-along plastic often see cows grazing on the slope snail on wheels. 75p a half mile to the north-west. Enjoy ** * * * * * * * * * * * * the sight for the last summer, because risner-±r1ce chatter this time next year, that green grass phone. £1 will be a building site. It's extremely Xylophone £1.75 depressing.

Roger Ogle Fisher-price Little Snoopy dog. £1 4 children Tupperware shape ball BABY-SITTING; Child minding taken and collected from school etc.Contact £1 ***** * ****** ** ** ** M.SHEIKH: 23 AU'WICK Tel: 44961+ anytime. * **** * ** ** Raleigh little lamb *************************************** tricycle. £5 Anyone want a fairly battered Morris 1000 All the above toys are Traveller? New Clutch, some spares but poor n excellent condition. condition.. Hence only £30 Good DIY project Contact: L3 Luddesdown Tel:37939 Call: 26 Beverley, or Tel: 43427.

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TOOTHILL, FRESHBROOK and WESTLEA th The 5 Edition of the handbook for new arrivals to the area is now available from Thamesdown Council. Only people living in brand new houses are visited with it as it is not possible to keep up with houses which have been lived in before. If you would like a copy of the handbook, please ring T.B.0 Community Development Division on 26161 x453

Wholesome & Healthy NO2 Another excellent alternative to the usual type of unhealthy food we eat is brown rice.

This is tastier, Chewier and altogether better for us as it contains all the goodness that has been lost in the "refining" of white rice. Try this vegetable curry with brown rice.

1-2 pints stock 1 onion dessert. sp. jam tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. WM flour raisins 2-1+ tsp. curry powder tomato sauce + any chopped vegies you like Cook the onion in oil. Stir in the flour and curry powder to thick paste. Add the stock, stirring well. Add the rest cf the ingredients. Depending on your taste and the quantity that you require, you must exteriment with the curry powder, jam, tomato sauce and stock.

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MAMA. MEET - A - MUM ASSOCIATION We're a group of young mums who meet in small groups in each others homes each week and once a month, on a Friday afternoon between 2-4 at the Central Church in Groundwell Road.

The aim of the group is to bring together mums with a new baby or a couple of toddlers who are feeling a bit fed up or lonely. So if you haven't had a chance to make friends where you live, why not give LINDA FISHEk,Tel: 8077 or KAREN DAVIES Tel 46203, a ring and we may well know someone who lives near you.

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f reshbrook As the LINK/Focus begins a third season, we would like to offer a warm welcome to all our old regulars & to any new recruits. For new readers its worth mentioning that the LINK/FOCUS is an entirely voluntary community newspaper, self-financing & without 'Links' with the 'Council'. The paper is run, written, produced & delivered BY RESIDENTS, FOR RESIDENTS ... ALL FREE. But we need your help & support...so if you'd like to come along to a meeting-no skill required-we would A Baby At Home Or On The Way? love to see you. In fact ALL our readers are invited to the How can Toothill Health Clinic help you?

TOOTHILL LINK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7th OCT, 7.30pm TOOTHILL SCHOOL COMMUNITY ROO Here's what is on and when.

PLEASE COME MONTDAYS 1.30 - 4.00pm Secretary: Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown Rd. Material for Next Issue by Oct. 10th at latest. Infant clinic 0-5 years. All welcome

Toothill Residents Organisation ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING St WEDNESDAY OCTOBER

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"TEDNESDAYS lOam - 12.00 noon Parentcraft & Relaxation from 28th week of pregnancy. This is a stimulating and interesting course of 10 weeks involving many aspects of parenthood.

There is a creche available for the under 5's for a sall contribution towards play materials.

Father's evening towards end of course.

Proposals on TRO Proposals on TRO organisation & nominations for Chairman,Secretary and Treasurer should be submitted to the Chairman Secretary or your street rep. by Monday 22 September.

HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION TO ASK? Two Thamesdown Borough Councillors will be present to answer questions from residents.

If you have a question to ask, this should be submitted in writing by Wednesday 17th Sept. to your street representative.

Secretary: Amanda Hopwood, 9 Beaulieu Close Chairman:Bob Banister, 5 Kirkstall Close.

Make new friends.

Coffee & tea available THURSDAY 9.30a.m - 12 noon 1st & 3rd Thursday in month: Hearing tests & developmental tests at 8 months, 18 months & 3 - years.

BY APPOINTMENT 2nd & 4th Thursday in month: Immunisations.

If you have any queries concerning any of the above do call in or telephone Mrs. glcnd, Health Visitor between gam - lOam Mon - Fri., or 4pm - 4.30pm Mondays.

Toothill Clinic, 6 Deerhurst"lay. Tel.42134

PHEW! This area has narrowly escaped the Pong from the open rubbish tip that Wilts County Council proposed for Hay Lane - just across the M4 - to say nothing of the flies, seagulls, rats, desease etc. They have now dropped the idea.

BUT don't we throw too much away? Did you know Thamesdown Council collects waste newspaper and cardboard and re-cycles it? If it is tied up, the dustbin people will remove it and Go on, put your Link/Focus, Adver, Sun and Times to good use. put it to good use Save A Tree Today

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Well , there's not really a lot new tosay The Freshbrook Community Centre is at last* becoming a reality. It is literally being : However, as a result of pressure a year bolted and screwed together at the Fresh- ago, children up to 8 years old are to brook Village Centre and should be ready, * stay on at the Toothill and Oliver Tomkin * School during this year, and the new all being well, at the end of October. * Freshbrook is planned to open in April 81 The building will measure 84 feet by 24 ft* Meanwhile, the County Council will contin and will have a main hail, lounge/meeting * to scour local bus companies for spare room, kitchen and toilets. It will act as * coaches to take junior and secondary chil a temporary facility until such times*as * ren to the Park Schools. money comes available to build a permanent* I * Is there anything we can do? Well, it is purpose built community centre. clear that the decision a year ago to keel The Freshbrook project is a unique example* 7 sear olds at local schools was due to of partnership and cooperation a Residents* pressure put on the County Council. It is Organisation, two Local Authorities, the * also clear that it is the Councillors, Developers building houses in Freshbrook * the politicians who represent us, who and an organisation giving work to unem- * are against building more schools and who ployed youngsters. :want to keep bussing indefinitely. If you .

The Freshbrook Village Group has acquired * REALLY ANT JUNIOR EDUCATION here for a Pratten Hut from Wiltshire C.0 Education YOUR CHILDREN, then it is NOT TOO EARLY * TO START SAYING SO. What you say can have Committee for a token sum of ÂŁ100. The Community Planning Committee of Thamesdown effect-if you do nothing it is assumed yoi Borough Council (which is responsible for * do not mind. It takes effort to write a community development in Swindon) has made letter to say that you are concerned * but it is worth doing. Write to: up to ÂŁ10,000 available to see that the Mrs. Joan Main, Chairwoman, raucation project is adequately financed. This will pay for building materials, roofing, ser- * Committee, Wilts. C.C., County Hall, vice connections and other expenses. * Trowbridge, Wilts.

Tharnesdown Council Will also make grants * David Attwood, Sec. Education Action Grp. available to help with running expenses * 63 Oakham Close, Toothili when the centre is open.

The work: of dismantling and re-erecting the PRIVATE: FOR CHILDREN'S EYES ONLY!!

Pratten Hut is being undertaken by * "PRESHBROOK YOUTH CLUB" Did you Community Industry, an organisacon which employs 16-18 year olds, - oung people who * know that a youth club is being set up in * Freshbrook for 8 to 16 year olds? in other circumstances cuict have little * chance of getting a -jcb. There are now 10 We hope to use the new community centre lads with an adult supervisor working on * when it opens in November. Until then 8the Freshbrook project, acquiring work ex- 11 year olds are going (with adult escort: * perience and learning how to work together over to Toothll Youth Club on Thursdays, as a team. * leaving the entrance to Crawford Cl. @ 7. .

Several developers are making generous * If you are interested, contact contributions to the community centre work* Geraldine Turner, 17 Crawford Close * By far the biggest help ha,-3 come from cicae Lierrick, 50 Crawford Close Ladbrokes who have paid :'or the foundation which are..capable. of saorting a block of ilacs, let alone a hut. O'Flynns have provided the connections to he drainage system; RorJsJls will supplying all the electrical fixtures and the octnxans to fit it elI; and Tc.ieane are making available the kitchen units, a cartnnter to fix them all in and oil ti'e sanitary equipment.

Clarke Homes are lettinus nave a plumber to connect the toilets and kitchen sink to the appropriate pioes., lrants are donating the fibrclass insulation and Kents are chipping in the rainiiaterguttering system. Lastly Kennec3ys (the builders merchants) are making 25 litres of paint available. Not bad at all.

Somehow all these cdntributiCns will be coming together over the next few weeks so that whilst it will not be a palace., the Pratten Hut will a place where people living in Freshbrooh can meet as a community. Already there is a playgroup, mothers and toddlers group, and a youth club ready to use the building. No doubt many more activities will start up once the building is there.

There is a management committee for the community centre which will be responsible for making sure the centre is financially viable. An open meeting will be shortly after it is ready so that Freshbrook residents can say hOw best the building can be run, what activities are reeded in the area and what people there are to put them into action. In the meantime, for further information please get in touch with Mike Miigridge, Chairman, Freshbrook Community Centre Management Committee, 7 Turnham Green, Frehbrook.

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DISTRICT CEi:TRE : - So Here's The Latest News

* On Tuesday 22nd July a public * ALTEW TRO have passed on to the Link House, Swindon meeting held in details of the District Centre Swindon decided to set up the development that they requested & branch of CND. The branch will received from Mr. C. Bennett, support the general aims of the CUD, that of a world free of nuclear Thamesdown Borough's Estates weapons, but will concentrate it's Officer.

Briefly, the scheme should include: efforts in opposing the siting of American Cruise Missiles in Britain. * 1. A major store run by Linfood Ltd (Carrefour) which will be Since one of the two sites will be 0-reenham Common, Berkshire, Swindon 66,000 sq ft in size. * will be in the very centre of the 2. Support shopping of 30,000 sq ft danger zone. The concealment together with a garden centre, British Governments past and petrol station and car parking. present of the kind of weapons * these Missiles are and their 3. Additional buildings to be developed e.g. a pub, bank(s), potential to destroy, is itself of the gravest concern. Added to this estate agents & building we have to consider the recent society. * "mistake" that put U.S. nuclear These latter elements will be bombers on the alert. Can the * developed whilst the shopping British people afford to have the facilities are under construction.

Cruise Missiles, with the U.S. conTrading is expected to commence trolling the button, in view of in November 1981 for the major these "mistakes"? store, after which certain other So enormous has the nuclear stockcommercial & non-commercial pile become, that this in itself is activities are hoped to be provided. * the greatest threat to the human Thanks for the info Mr Bennett & TRO. race. And also we know of IUS * policy on strike", which puts Britain, and this area in particular, as the place that the U.S. could use for a "first strike" against Russia, and it ;;ill be Britain that will be counter-attacked by Russia, not the U.S.

By the very nature of the "first strike" aim of the U.S., the credibility of the detterent is shattered. The illusion that British Governments have fostered and won support for from the people of Britain, that we must at all costs maintain the nuclear balance with Russia, is now seen for what it is worth. To further emphasise this point, we should take note of what Lord Mountbatten said in May 1979 "the nuclear arms race has no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons.

Their existence only adds to our perils because of the illusions they have generated".

So far as Swindon CML is concerned it will endeavour to bring wide sections of the public into debate around the nature of the Cruise Missiles and what can be done to change Government policy. It will seek to approach local organisations of all shades of opinion, for what after all is the survival of the human race. It's present activity is to get signatures to the national CML petition to keep the Cruise Missiles and Trident out of Britain. Copies of the petition and further info can be obtained from the secretary: Mrs S. 1 aldon, 74 Kingswood Avenue, Swindon.

J. BeccW Queensborouh.

LEFT BEHIND WHEN RAINBOW ROOM VISITED FRESHBROOK: one fawn cardigan and one blue track suit top-claims to Geraldine Turner, 17 Crawford Close, Frcshbrook LOSTLOSTLOST LOST ON ROADSIDE OF FRESHBROOK WAY NEAR BELLVER ONE MCLAREN LIEBACK BABY BUGGY (BROWN) PLEASE RETURN TO JACKIE MERRICK, 50 Crawford Close, Freshbrook

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PLAYGROUP PLACES AVAILABLE AT SHAW PLAYGROUP, SHAVJ CHAPEL There are still places available at the Shaw Playgroup which meets Mon-Thursdays 9 am to noon. It is a warm, friendly playgroup which has been going for 11 years It is suitable for Under 5s from Westlea as its quite closeby and on the bus route CONTACT: Mrs. Sloggett, Upper Shaw Farm, Tel. 35061 or Mrs. Woods on 771353.

SITUATION VACANT

Deputy Warden, Sa1tsgitter Court, Affleck Cl Toothill & Freshbrook An appointment to this part-time post will b 2nd & 4th Monday every month. made at the beginning of October 1980.

Persons under retirement age willing to work for 1-2 days per week in this Elderly Person Grouped Dwelling should apply in writing to The Housing Manager, Thamesdown Borough Council, Civic Offices, Swindon.

THURSDAY TOTS The Thursday Mother and Toddler Group meets in the Toothill School Community Room from 2 pm. Babies are particularly welcome as the room is carpetted and suitable for very small children.

Ladies

7.30 - 9.00 Community Room, Toothill.

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ALL AGES WELCOME

Adult Education The following Evening Classes start in September. Enrol at the first meeting.

Fees £6 per term or different where stated.

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TEOothili Youth Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at Toothill Farm House on Wednesday, 17 th September 1980 Commencing at 7.30 p.m.

The last three years have seen a reasonably active youth club in existence at the Toothih Farm, but NOW we hope to improve both the actual building and the facilities available to the young people.

Pensioners Points Good Companion s September 29th 9 a.m. departure 6pm return Cost £4 includes transport and evening meal.

Bring picnic lunch. All O.A.Ps interested in going should contact Ann Tweed by 25th September at the latest - 25 Queenborough, Tel: 44927

Pensioners Trip

If you are interested, in any way at all, in the Youth Club and what we are trying to provide for the young people of Toothill and Freshbrook, please feel welcome to come along to this meeting and-learn more about our progress so far and our future aims.

We have had two very enjoyable summer outings, one in May to Weymouth and the other in July to Bath. The July outing was a delightful conducted tour. We have another conducted tour at the end of September to London (see details below).

Refreshments will be available, along with a photographic display, showing you just what the young people have been doing over the past few months. We also plan to show you a video film, on which the young people themselves have their say about what they would like to see on Toothill.

We have also started a swimming group at the Oasis, cost 30p per session. There are about a dozen of us; only a few are really swimmers, the rest of us just like bing in the lovely warm water. Come and Join Us. The club has trie exclusive use of the pool for an hour.

So please do come along to what we hope will be an enjoyable and informative evening don't forget - we need YOUR support.

We made just over £57 at the Toothill School Fete and gave 25% of this to the school. We agreed to send £10 to the East Africa Famine Fund. Thanks to all those who helped to make our stall a success.

However, if you are unable to attend, but would like to know more about the Youth Club please contact Michelle Mills on Swindon 42249.

Jumble Sale A Jumble Sale will be held at Toothill Farm Bodiam Drive on Sat. 27th September at 2.30 All proceeds to go to the starving children in East Africa. Please come and support this worthy cause.

Organi-sed by Freshbrook Mothers & Toddlers

Gingerbread

A welcome to all those lonely over 50s, 60s and 70s who have moved to the area. We meet on Mondays at 2.30 at Toothill School.

Ann Tweed, Chairperson

Happy Wanderers The Happy Wanderers Club has reopened its doors to all retired people interested in joining. It meets on Thursdays at 2.30 pm at Oliver Tomkins School Community Room.

Classical Music

We are a small group of single parents who meet once a month, generally in a member's house. We endeavour to help each other with Is anybody interested in forming a music any problems. We can also through our link- group to play and listen to recorded cla up with the main Swindon Gingerbread groups music? Contact Eve Becow, 13 QueenborOUgh put people in touch with activities and outings that are going on. We hope to have some fund raising events so that we can arrange our own outings.

Is anyone interested in starting a group on We would be very pleased to hear from you. _Toothill/FreshbrOOk/Westlea to discuss any Telephone either Jenny Cooper on Swi 37706 or issues relating to women?

Sharon Ellis on Swi 44128.

Women of all ages are welcome to join.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 16th September Contact: Barbara Payne, 70 Tattershall at 37 Deerhurst Way at 2 pm. Please come.

Tel: 44414

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HERE WE ARE AGAI As the LINK/FOCUS begins a third season, we would like to offer a warm welcome to all our old regulars & to any new recruits. For new readers its worth mentioning that the LINK/Focus is an entirely voluntary community newspaper, self-financing & without 'Links' with the 'Council'. The paper is run, written, produced & delivered BY RESIDENTS, FOR RESIDENTS ... ALL FREE. But we need your help & support ... so if you'd like to come along to a meeting-no skill required-we would A Baby At Home Or On The Way? love to see you. In fact ALL our readers are pinvited to the How can Toothill Health Clinic help you?

TOOTHILL LINK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Here's what is on and when.

7th OCT, 7.30pm TOOTHILL SCHOOL COMMUNITY ROO PLEASE COME MONDAYS 1.30 - 4.00pm Secretary: Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown Rd. Material for Next Issue by Oct. 10th at latest Infant clinic 0-5 years. All welcome

Toothill Residents Organisation A NNUA L GENERAL MEETING St WEDNESDAY OCTOBER

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TEDNESDAYS lOam - 12.00 noon Parentcraft & Relaxation from 28th week of pregnancy. This is a stimulating and interesting course of 10 weeks involving many aspects of parenthood.

There is a creche available for the under 5's for a s"ia.l1 contribution towards play materials.

Father's evening towards end of course,

Proposals on TRO Proposals on TRO organisation & nominations for Chairman,Secretary and Treasurer should be submitted to the Chairman Secretary or your street rep. by Monday 22 September.

HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION TO ASK? Two Thamesdown Borough Councillors will be present to answer questions from residents.

11 If you have a question to ask, this should be submitted in writing by Wednesday 17th Sept. to your street representative.

Secretary: Amanda Hopwood, 9 Beaulieu Close Chairman:Bob Banister, 5 Kirkstall Close.

Make new friends.

Coffee & tea available THURSDAY 9.30am - 12 noon 1st & 3rd Thursday in month: Hearing tests & developmental tests at 8 months, 18 months & 3 years.

BY APFOINTMENT 2nd & 4th Thursday in month: Immunisations.

If you have any queries concerning any of the above do call in or teleDhone Mrs. ig1and, Health Visitor between gam. - lOam Mon - Fri., or 4pm - 4.30pm Mondays.

Toothill Clinic, 6 Deerhurst "Jay. Tel-42134

PHEW! This area has narrowly escaped the Pong from the open rubbish tip that Wilts County Council proposed for Hay Lane - just across the M4 - to say nothing of the flies, seagulls, rats, desease etc. They have now dropped the idea.

BUT don't we throw too much away? Did you know Thamesdown Council collects waste newspaper and cardboard and re-cycles it? If it is tied up, the dustbin people will remove it and Go on, put your Link/Focus, Adver, Sun and Times to good use. put it to good use Save A Tree Today

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EDUCATION ACTICN ** ** It is now over a year since the LATEST NEWS TRO was formed (on 4th July 1979), * and during that time there have * Well; there's not really a lot new been many changes on Toothill. * to say. However, as a result of More houses have been completed, and* pressure a year ago, children up to many new residents have arrived - * eight yrs are to stay on at the Toothill and Oliver Tomkins schools some to replace good friends and during the next year, and the new neighbours who, for a variety of school at Preshbrook is planned to reasons, have moved on. To all our open in April 1981. Meanwhile, ex-residents we wish good fortune the County Council will continue to especially those who did so much to scour local bus companies for spare help organise the T.R.O. - and to coaches to take junior and secondall our new residents may we say a ary children to the Park schools. big VITELCOIVtE. * Is there anything we can do? Well, For the benefit of all residents * old and new we would like to explain it is clear that the decision a year ago to keep seven year olds at briefly what the T.R.O. is and: what our schools was due to pressure it does. put on the County Council. It is also clear that it is the The T.R.O. is not, as some seem to think, staffed or run by Thamesdown Councillors, the politicians who Borough Council. We are a totally represents us, who are against voluntary organisation, run by building more schools and who want residents for the benefit of to keep the bussing indefinitely.

If you REALLY WANT JUNIOR EDUCATION residents. We aim to help both individuals and, the community as a * here for your children IN FIVE whole, through a system of volunteer* YEARS TI-i.-.E, then IT IS NOT TOO * EARLY TO START SAYING- SO. What you street representatives. If a representative cannot deal with a say can have an effect - if you do problem or needs advice, then he or nothing it is assumed you do not she can raise it at the representmind. It takes effort to write a atives committee which meets in the letter, to say that you are concommunity hut in Dunwich Drive on cerned, but it is well worth doing. the 4th Monday of every month at Write to: Mrs. Main, County Hall, 7.30pm. In fact any resident can Trowbridge, Wilts. attend these meetings either to WRITE WRITE NOW TODAY: raise questions or just to see how we operate - you will be made very David Attwood, Sec. Education welcome.

Action Grp. 63 Oakham Cl. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *We have had many successess in getting improvements on Toothill and in solving residents problems.

Thamesdown Council now recognise our ability to represent residents views and, elsewhere in this issue you will see details of the proposed District Centre which were given to T.R.O. by the Council. We would like to hear what you think of the proposals.

We also have details of a 1 day training course on 'Supplementary Benefit and the New Law" to be held on 7th October in Bristol. The cost is ÂŁ10 oerperson and anyone interested should contact us or Miss Anthony (T.B.C.) on Swindon 26161 Ext. 3178.

Plans for our first Annual General Meeting are now well advanced and we sincerely hope that you will help us to help you by coming along on October 1st. (for full details see advertisement) As a resident of Toothill you are automatically a member of the T.R.O. and if you are interested in becoming a street representative we would love to hear Chairman: Bob Bannister, 5 Kirkstall Close, Toothill from you.

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On Tuesday 22nd July a public meeting held in AUEW House, Swindon decided to set up the Swindon branch of CD. The branch will support the general aims of the CML, that of a world free of nuclear weapons, but will concentrate it's efforts in opposing the siting of American Cruise Missiles in Britain.

Since one of the two sites will be Greenharn Common, Berkshire, Swindon will be in the very centre of the danger zone. The concealment by British Governments past and present of the kind of weapons these Missiles are and their potential to destroy, is itself of the gravest concern. Added. to this we have to consider the recent -4-"mistake"+, uiiau put-4- U.S.1 nuclearbombers on the alert. can the British people afford to have the Missiles, issiles, with the U.S. controlling the button, in view of these "mistakes"?

So enormous has the nuclear stockpile become, that this in itself is

hOrk Will Soon tnrt 0,n So H-ore's The. DISTRICT CEUTRE * Latest hews TIRO have passed on to the Link details of the District Centre development that they requested C: received from hr. C. Bennett, Thamesdov.in Borough's Estates Officer, Briefly, the scheme shoulci incluce 1. A major store run by Linfood Ltd (Carrefour) which viill be 66,000 sq ft in size.

2. Support shopping ol 0,000 sq ft together with a garden centre, petrol station and car parking.

3. Additional buildings to be developed e.g. a pub, bank(s), estate agents &. building society. * J-11 e These latter elements will * develop ed whilst the o ' tion. facilities are n * Trading is expected to Conmtitc4; in ifovember 1981 for thc-iuju store, after which certain other commercial & non-commercial activities are hoped to be proveoed.

E:3 Thanks for the info Mr Bennebt & TRO. race. And also we know of policy on strike", which puts Britain, and this area in particular, as the place that the U.S. could use for a "first strike" against Russia, and it will be Britain that will be counter-attacked by Russia, not the U.S. By the very nature of the "first strike" aim of the U.S., the credibility of the detterent is shattered. The illusion that British Governments have fostered and won support for from the people of Britain, that V/C must at all costs maintain the nuclear balance with Russia, is now se-en for what it is worth. To further emphasise this point, we should take note of what Lord Mountbatten said in May 1979 "the nuclear arms race has no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons.

Their existence only adds to our perils because of the illusions they have generated".

So far as Swindon CML is concerned it will endeavour to bring wide sections of the public into debate around the nature of the Cruise Missiles and what can be done to change Government policy. It will seek to approach local organisations of all shades of opinion, for vâ&#x20AC;˘ihat after all is the survival of the human race. It's present activity is to get signatures to the national CML petition to keep the Cruise Missiles and Trident out of Britain. Copies of the petition. and further info can be obtained from the secretary: Mrs S. raldon, 74 TKingswood Avenue, Swindon.

J. Becc 1 Queensborouh

LEFT BEHIND WHEN RAINBOW ROOM VISITED FESHBROOK: one fawn cardigan and one blue track suit top-claims to Geraldine Turner, 17 Crawford Close, Frcshbreek LOSTLOSTLOST LOST ON ROADSIDE OF FRESHBROOK WAY NEAR BELLVER ONE MCLAREN LIELACK BABY BUGGY (BROWN) PLEASE RETURN TO JACKIE MERRICK, 50 Crawford Close, Freshbroek *** * PLAYGROUP PLACES AVAILABLE AT SHAW PLAYGROUP, SHAW CHAPEL There are still places available at the Shaw Playgroup which meets Mon-1Pu:odays 9 am to noon. It is a warm, friendly playgroup which has beeu going for 11 years It is suitable for Under 5s from Westlea as its quite closeby and on the bus re ft CONTACT: Mrs. Sloggett, Upper Shaw Farm, Tel. 35061 or Mrs. Woods on 771353.

SITUATION VACANT

Deputy Warden, Saltsgitt-er Court, Affleck Cl Toothill & Freshbrook An appointment to this part-time post will b 2nd & 4th Monday every month. made at the beginning of October 1980.

Persons under retirement age willing to work for 1-2 days per week in this Elderly Person Grouped Dwelling should apply in writing to The Housing Manager, Thamesdown Borough Council, Civic Offices, Swindon.

THURSDAY TOTS The Thursday Mother and Toddler Group meets in the Toothill School Community Room from 2 pm. Babies are particularly welcome as the room is carpetted and suitable for very small children.

Ladies

7.30 - 9.00 Community Room, Toothill.

- Infants School.

ALL AGES WELCOME

Adult Education The following Evening Classes start in September. Enrol at the first meeting.

Fees £6 per term or different where stated.

CONTORARY DANCE

Do You Care What Happens

MIXi) LIGHT CRAFTS

In Your Area?

SOFT FURHISHING/ DRESS MAKING

Dear Residents,

YOGA

On the 1st April 1981, you will become citizens under Thanesdown Borough Council.

LADIES KEEP FIT

If you do care what happens in your area FLO"TER ARRJCGING you may like to know that a new branch of the Labour Party is underway. If you'd like YOGA more details or would liko a voice in matters of concern now and after April 1 81, BEAUTY & GROOMING contact R. MIDVINTKk (43791) or T. HEATMAK

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lbothill Youth Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at Toothill Farm House on Wednesday, 17 th September 1980 Commencing at 7.30 p.m.

The last three years have been a reasonably active youth club in existence at the ToothiLl Farm, but NOW we hope to improve both the actual building and the facilities available to the young people.

Pensioners Poi Good Compani- 0 September 29th 9 a.m. departure 6pm retu Cost £4 includes transport and evening me Bring picnic lunch. All O.A.Ps interested in going should contact Ann Tweed by 25th September at the latest - 25 Queenborough, Tel: 44927

Pensioners Trip

If you are interested, in any way at all, in the Youth Club and what we are trying to provide for the young people of Toothill and Freshbrook, please feel welcome to come along to this meeting and learn more about our progress so far and our future aims.

We have had two very enjoyable summer out ings, one in May to Weymouth and the othe in July to Bath. The July outing was a delightful conducted tour. We have anoth9 conducted tour at the end of Septembe London (see details below).

Refreshments will be available, along with a photographic display, showing you just what the young people have been doing over the past few months. We also plan to show you a video film, on which the young people themselves have their say about what they would like to see on Toothill.

We have also started a swimming group at the Oasis, cost 30p per session. There a4 about a dozen of us; only a few are reall1 swimmers, the rest of us just like bing i, the lovely warm water. Come and Join Us. The club has tne exclusive use of the poo for an hour.

So please do come along to what we hope will be an enjoyable and informative evening don't forget - we need YOUR support.

We made just over £57 at the Toothill Sch Fete and gave 25% of this to the school. agreed to send £10 to the East Africa Fam Fund. Thanks to all those who helped to make our stall a success.

However, if you are unable to attend, but would like to know more about the Youth Club please contact Michelle Mills on Swindon 42249.

Jumble Sale

A welcome to all those lonely over SOs, 6 and 70s who have moved to the area. We me on Mondays at 2.30 at Toothill Schoo

Ann Tweed, Chairperson A Jumble Sale will be held at Toothill Farm Bodiam Drive on Sat. 27th September at 2.30 All proceeds to go to the starving children in East Africa. Please come and support this worthy cause.

'The Happy Wanderers Club has reopened its Organised by Freshbrook Mothers & Toddlers doors to all retired people interested in joining. It meets on Thursdays at 2.30 px at Oliver Tomkins School Community Room

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We are a small group of single parents who meet once a month, generally in a member's house. We endeavour to help each other with Is anybody interested in forming a musi any problems. We can also through our link— group to play and listen to recorded ciaup with the main Swindon Gingerbread group'; music? Contact Eve Becow, 13 QueeflbOrOug put people in touch with activities and outings that are going on. We hope to have some fund raising events so that we can arrange our own outings.

Is anyone interested in starting a group We would be very pleased to hear from you. -Toothill/Freshbrook/WeStlea to discuss Telephone either Jenny Cooper on Swi 37706 or issues relating to women?

Sharon Ellis on Swi 44128.

Women of all ages are welcome to join.

Wom.e.ns` Group

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 16th September Contact: Barbara Payne, 70 Tattershall at 37 Deerhurst Way at 2 pm. Please come.

Tel: 44414

TOOTH-ILL LINK Nov 1 80. no.14

birthday appeal The next issue of the Toothill Link (including Freshbrook Focus) in December will mark the end of its second year - a long time for a community newspaper run by volunteers to stay in existance. Sadly it is becoming increasingly difficult to get the paper to all the 2,500 households in the area. Readers will notice that we print a lot of advertising (too much perhaps), but even this income is only just covering printing costs. Yet we think its important that the paper should be delivered free so that nobody misses out on information. These were the main points made at our recent Annual General Meeting.

So ... As its our Birthday and its near enough to Christmas, we are making a BIG appeal to our readers - YOU - to support the future of this paper by making a Donation. Please could you help by sending or taking some money to the following people who live close to you: Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown; Ruth Ogle, 42 Beilver; Bob Bannister 5 Kirkstall; John Wilson, 54 Pendennis; Mrs. Mead 4 Beverley; Mr. Rowden 39 Markenfield; Gloria Hiscock 16 Crawford Close; Paul Sheffield, 28 Sheilfinch; Maureen Starkie 6 Chudleigh.

CAROL SINGING Everybody is invited to come Carol Singing in the playground at Toothill School on December 11th, 7-8 pm. If wet the event will take place in the school hall.

Accompanied by Wroughton Silver Band.

SALZGITTER COURT The first people will soon move into Salzgitter Court Elderly Persons Group Dwelling in Affleck Close. Welcome to Toothill; there isn't much, but its getting better. Good luck to Martha Parry who, as warden, has responsibility of helping our MOBILE L/BR4RY new neighbours feel at home in their new Since the beginning of October, the county community. A delegation from Salzgitter, Travelling Library has been coming to Toot- Swindon's twin-town, will be attending the hill evey other Wednesday. The times of official opening of the building in November. opening are 10-1, 2-5, 6-8. It can be found FORGOTTEN? in the carpark at Toothill School Only a few weeks ago Toothill and Freshbrook The VOLUNTARY LIBRARY helpers will be grate- seemed to be the centre of the world accordful if those who still have books will ing to the local Evening newspaper - up to 3 return them to the Church as soon as poss.' stories a day. Suddenly ... all change! Not a peep; has the area disappeared off the map?, DUNWICH DRIVE PLAYGROUP have all our problems been solved? No, not Temporary Community Centre (opp. Doctor) a bit of it, we're still here but, having squeezed us for 'news' the evening paper is There are some places in afternoon sessions (1-3 pm) available to parents interested in concentrating on other things. It has'n't done our 'image' in Swindon much good though. bringing their 3-5 year olds to Playgroup.

Would somebody start a campaign to improve it.

Please contact Christine Court, 51 Stamford Close; Tel: 872143.

ON THE BOTTLE You too can help to save waste.

TOWN CENTRE PLANS All those glass bottles and jars What is the centre of Swindon going to look can be recycled into new glass like in 15 or 20 years. A Model showing how containers. Take them to your nearest the Town Centre is to be developed in the BoftieBank Please remember, remove the tops; future will be on view in Toothill Church on return milk bottles and deposit bottles to TIursday 11 November, 7.30 pm. All Welcome. the milkman or the shop. Proceeds to charity Save and Recycle at this location organised by Toothill Residents Organisation

Key Market Car Park, Wooton Bassett

Red Cross Starting shortly in Toothill, a British Red Cross Junior and Youth Unit for boys and Girls. Any children interested in learning First Aid/Nursing/Drill ÂŁ Rescue etc.

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For more detail, please contact Mr. Broome, 19 Queenborough, Toothill or ring 694797.

We would also like to hear from anyone with nursing experience who would be willing to help. The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings - age groups 6-10 years & 11-16yrs.

Times and meeting place to be advised later.

Weddings at Toothill Church?

Weddings can be held in Toothill Church, though none have been so far.

Yost of us live in the Anglican parish of Lydiard Tregoz, and if you wish to be married in church, you can ask to be married there too.

If bani are required to be read they are read in Tregoz church, as that is the parish church.

EDUCATION NEWS I hope you have heard the news long before this edition of the Link drops through your letterbox.

The Schools sub-committee of Wilts County Council recently recommended that junior education in the area should be phased in straightaway.

This will mean, if it is carried out, that all children now at school here in Toothill will stay on here until they go to secondary school.

To make room for all these schoolchildren, the second CofE school must be built so that it can open in 1982; and then a school in Westlea to open in 1983. By this time all infants and juniors will be at schools near their homes, and to make room for them all mobile classrooms will also be needed.

All this is just what the Education Action Group has been pressing for; the sudden change of heart is due to the shortage of busses. For this reason, although other committees of the Gounty Council have to agree, it is hard to see what alternative they have.

at Toothill Farm - Bodiam Drive Wednesday Nov. 5th An Enormous Bonfire Bonanza bss been planned by the Farm Steering Committee. We supply the Bonfire, the Food, the Drink!! The Bonfire is FREE but small charges will be made on the refreshment. YOU bring the fireworks we will light up the skies.

Bring the family to the safety of the Farm for this annual pyrotechnic celebration.

Bonfire to be lit at 7.30 pm Guy competition-whatever your age-bring your entry along

COML'IJTER CLUB Mystery, intrigue, magical, are these the apt words to describe them?

The microprocessor, latest innovation of modern technoloy, fits into none of the above categories.

Home computers are becoming as common as the television, and much more interesting With the microprocessor as the heart of a system the possibilities are only s limited as the creativity of the user.

If you would be interested in establishing a computer club for the exchange of information or for learning more about micros, then write to me at 25 Crawford Close, Freshbrook. (Or ring 872308) I've spoken to one or two companies who would be willing to demonstrate their systems if a club was established.

For those familiar with systems at the moment I've got an 8k P.E.T. with a few homebrew interfaces to drive relays.

I do hope to hear from you, both no-ices and proffesionals, and hope we can all get a club going.

D. McDONALD

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LOWER SHAW FARM

Five years ago Lower Thaw Fa:zmhouse was standing empty and the outbuildings wore unfit for cows let alone people, Since then the dairy and sheds have been converted to dormitoias and meeting rooms and ,thanks to the enthusiaum and effort of a succession of xesidsnts,e sense of community and continuity has been established.

The present residents,six adults and one child,now run the 'farm' as a flourishing meeting place which has a steady stream of visitors throughout the year.

The nature of events organised at Lower Shaw varies considerably.Some are instructive courses comprising both discussion and practical activity-while also being a social get together for participants Courses have dealt with subjects as wide-ranging as gardening, efficient use of energy,nutrition,health,living and working together,and children's education. Other events are more light-hearted iii nature and might be called informal learning holidays. These have included craft weeks,during which skills such as pottery,wcodwork, painting,spinning and weaving have been practiced and exchanged;Movement weeks,combining activities such as cycling,dancing;horseriding,walking,yoga and swimming;and also weekend events for similar activities.

In addition to running its own events Lower Shaw Farm also hires out its residential facilities to groups with aims sympathetic to its own. There have been V.S.O. training courses, Friends of the Earth conferences,Swindon Youth Counselling Project,and other counselling and self-help groups.

Although the major business of the farm is to function as a residential centre- a service obviously unnecessary for people living nearby- it gladly welcomes anyone who wishes to take part in its events on a day to day basis.

At present the main link between the 1farm' and Swindon comes through the wholefood shop Swindon Pulse in Curtis Street. Started in 1976 by Lower Shaw Farm it is now run as an independent o-op monaged by its members who include most of the residents at the 'farm' as well as several people living in Swindon. The shop is busy and prospering and also serves as an informal information centre for a number of local groups who advertise their activities on the noticeboard 1in the free newsletter and by word of mouth.

The 'farm' has a substantial vegetublc,fruit and herb garden which is cultivated by the old-fashioned methods free of harmful man-made chemicals. Once a month there is a working weekend when volunteers come and work in the garden in return for their keep.Thcse weekends are usually very worthwhile from everyone's point of view, and fun too. Several goats are now kept as well as an assortment of ducks and hens. These animals are kept not only for their milk and eggs but also because they give tremendous enjoyment to the residents and visitors, especially the children.

Lower Shaw Farm has no collective religious,spirituai or political base. Aims,interests and attitudes of residents vary. They come with many different backgrounds and ranges of experience but try to forge this diversity into a care of common aims and values to create their programme of activities and overall development. These aims might reasonably be described as follows :-to provide a meeting place where people can share ideas,inforrnation and experiences in areas concerned with a healthy and balanced way of life, -to seek a greater sharing of responsibility within a democratic structure, and by sharing work to enable individuals to widen their experience and use and develop their skills.

Lower Shaw's programme this eutumn and winter includes the following weekend events.

17-19 October 'Life through Literature'-for people who enjoy reading to share lively and thoughtfultalk about life as seen through writing; 7-9 November 'Communication in Groups'for anyone interested in improving means of understanding one another; 21-23 November 'Song and Dance'-for everyone who enjoy using their voices and their bodies regardless of ?talent,experience or training; 5-7 December explore together ways of recalling, recounting,recording and understanding dreams; 2-4 January-Winter Celebration- for anyone who has survived Christmas and New Y ear and would still like to frolic; Volunteer working weekends on 14-16 November & 12-14 December.

Please write enclosing s.a.e. if you would like to know more about activities at the farm to Lower Shaw Farm, Shaw, nr. Swindon, Wiltshire.

Telephone Swindon 7711180.

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A GUIDE TO COiiMUNITY G}OUPS AND ACTIVITIES IN TOOThILL AND FRSHBROOK - 1st NOVEMBER) 1980 Toothill Residents Organisation - aims to represent the needs and interests of all Touthili iesidents and to help them with their problems.

Freshbrook Village Group - same aims as above but in relation to Freshbrook,

Contact persons Bob Bannister, 5 Kirkstall Close G. Eggers, 15 Liskeard Way

Fresibrook Community Centre - Management Committee

Mike Muggridge, 7 Turnhnm Green

Education Action Group - aims to get improved education provision .n tie area.

David Attwood, 63 Oakham Close.

The Good Companions - meet on Mondays in Community Room at Toothill School - for over 50s

Mrs. Tweed, 25 Queenborough

The Happy Wanderers - meet on Thursday afternnons in Community Room at Oliver Tomkins School for over 50s

Doris Fowler at the club,

Toothill Youth Club - meets Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Michelle Mills, Beverley

Freshbrook Youth Club - organising itself to meet in the Community centre when it is ready

Geraldine Turner, 17 Crawford Close.

"Drop-in" at Toothill Church - Mondays 1.45 - 3.30 pm after a visit to the Baby Clinic for a cup of tea and a chat

Olive King

Farm Mothers and Toddlers - Mondays - 2 pm at Toothill Farm

Ruth Dartnell, 49 Tattershall Robina Winslow, 8 Chepstow

Tuesday Time Out - emphasis on parents and children playing together - at Toothili. Farm. Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Gill Hobbs, 40 Bodiam Drive

Thursdays Mothers and Tots - babies particularly welcome Community Room at Toothil]. School from 1.45 p.m.

Jenny Turner, 18 Oakham Close

Freshbrook Mothers and Toddlers

Carol Parish, 12 Turnham Green

Toy Library - lends high quality educational toys - meet in Community Room at Toothill School - Tuesdays 2 p,rn

Lesley Sumner,63 Beverley

Community Dance Campaign - Childrens and Adults Dance Classes

Daphne Edwards - Tel.34889

Farm Playgroup (Bodiam Drive) meets seven sessions per week

Marlene Dennis

Dunwich Drive Playgroup (Temp. Community Centre)

5 sessions

Jenny Sproule

Freshbrook Playgroup will start when community centre is ready

Chris Hockley, 12 Cromwell

Red Cross - new organisation starting soon

Mr. Broome, 19 Queenborough

Cubs, Brownies, Scouts meet at Toothill Church - Tues. and Thurs. Second Cub pack at Oliver Tomkins S,1oo1 on Tuesdays,

Olive King at Toothill Church

Toothill Church - Services

9,45 Roman Catholic Mass;

10.45 Morning 6.00 Evening Olive King Toothill Church Activities - Tuesdays at 2 pm - Tea, Talk & Sew. Wednesdays at 10,30am Coffee Morning Parents and Friends of Toothill. School activities - Bingo twice Bingo - Mrs. McGarry per month; Wednesday Craft Afternoons; Thursday Coffee mornings;Crafts - Mrs, 'icComb Bingo in School; Crafts and Coffee in Community Rocn, Coffee - Mrs icGarry Toothill/Freshbrook Ladies Group - for women at work who would Ivy Saunders, 22 Queenhorough like to meet others living in the area Diane Rawlings, 31 Worsley Rd. Toothill Farm Steering_Cormittee - concerned with developing the Farm as a community complex

Joyce Dole, 9 Rhuddlan Jackie PaCfry, 1 Pendennis

Gingerbread - contact group for lone parents

Sharon Ellis, 19 Shellf inch

Toothill Residents Oranisation.

More than 50 residents crowded into the Farmhouse community Room for TROs first ever AGM on Wednesday 1st October. After hearing and approving the Treasurers and Chairman's reports, the meeting then went on to elect officers for the coming year as follows: Chairman Secretary Treasurer

BOB BANNISTER 5 Kirkstall Close TONY DOLE 9 Rhuddlan ARTHUR WILKINSON 53 Eddington Close

With the completion of business dead on schedule at8.30pm, a break for coffe was taken, thereby giving an opportunity for people to chat, exchange views and we hppe make new friends.

Following the break Councillors Mike Bawden and David Hulme expanded on their written answers to a list of 18 questions which had been compiled by the PRO representative committee. The questions covered a whole range of items from the provision of street lighting to the effects on this area of'going into Thamesdown' next year.

The officers would like to thank all those residents who showed that they cared about Toothill by coming to the meeting. Our special thanks to the two councillors for giving us their time and answering our questions in a serious but good-humoured way. They have also said that they will help residents with problems concerning Thameedown Council until we have elected our own councillors to do the job. If you have a problem, why not write (Labour) to: Councillor David Hulme, 103 Helmsdale, Haydon Wick, Swindon or Councillor Mike Bawden, 23 Canton Gate, Broome Manor, Swindon (Conservative) or you can contact a TRO representative for help. Better still come to our monthley meeting in the Dunwich Drive Community Centre on the 4th Monday of the month.

LASTLY, we wish every happiness for the future to Amanda HopWood who has been our very hard working secretary since our formation. She's leaving Toothill for New Orleans - we know you like jazz, but isn't this going too far. Good luck also to our new secretary Tony Dole who, though not as pretty, will we are sure do a very good job.

NEW SHOPS After a long period of totally inadequate shopping facilities in the area, there will soon be quite a choice. Shopfitting the two small units at Toothill Centre should start soon-one a fish & chip shop, the other a well-known, competitive greengrocer. Work The second ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the FV will start in December on the Freshbrook will be held on Suday 4th December in the shop to be open for July 1981. It will be Freshbrook Community Centre (if it is ready operated by Spernings who should be opening and usable by then). Further information & a temporary shop before the end of the year. details will be circulated during November.

The District Centre Superstore is coming on quickly. Carrefour/Linfood confidently expect COMMUNITY GROUPS IN PRESHBROOK to be trading this time next year.

If you want to be involved in one of the groups below or want to find out more about And Pubs, Toothill Pub-as yet un-named-built out of re-cycled Cheshire bricks will be them, please contact the following peopleopen Easter 1981 and the prospective Playgroup: Chris Hockley, 12 Cromwell operators of the Freshbrook pub are being invited to tender for the privilage of serving Mothers & Toddlers: Carol Parish, 12 Turnh us (and for taking our money!)

Green STREET LIGHTING Youth Club: Gloria Hiscock, 16 Crawford Cl. Lynne Burkitt, 36 Crawford, Wendy Martin, The question is "Why are so many street light lights not working and why are so many roads 22 Cottington in the area unlit?" Many people ask this Community Centre Management Committee: Mike especially as the winter nights are closing Mugridge (Chairman) 7 Turnham Green in.

The Link tried to find outapparently' the Southern Electricity Board employ a Would any Retired People who would like to limited number of 'jointers' who connect the start a social club in Freshbrook when the lamps to the powersupply.

The SEB consider Community Centre is ready get in touch with house connections are more important than Roger Ogle (Community Development Officer) street lighting; so work only takes place 42 Beliver; Tel 872282 or 26161 ext 3178 when the labour is available.

FRESHBROOK NEWS Village Group

SMALL-ADS ********** ********

for sale PHILLIPS 26" COLOUR T.V. £150 Tel 33843 Large quantity of glass, plain and patterned, various sizes. Ideal for cloches, doors etc.

18 Deshorough, Freshbrook.

Host attractive twin bar 'Old World' electric fire with burning log effect set in teak surround. 551na. by 33ins. As new. £60.00 complete. Apply 13 Queenborough, Toothill.

Ladies fur coat, as new, size 18. f6o.00.

Call evenings at 56 Beaulieu Close, Toothill.

-Drop-sid COT with mattress-good cond. £15 -Fisher-Price Jack-in-Box, as new £3 -Mothercare wooden Highchair, multipositions-as new £20 -Toddler Trike, suit 1-3 year old £4.5C -Mobo Toddler metal rocking horse suit 6mths - 3 year old £2.5C All from 26 Beverley o.t telephone 43427

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WANTED: TWINLINKS - suitable for joining 2 Maclaren Buggies Kathy Richmond 23 Luddesdown Road Toothill Tel: Swi. 37939

Toothill Farm Playgroup A NNUA L GENERAL MEETING 3rd November

7.30 p.m.

All Parents Welcome

Please come Coffee will be served

SWINDON FOLK CLUB The GRAPES, FARINGDON ROAD. November Programme 7th Graham and Eileen Pratt 14th Peter Bond 21st Mick Docno.n !and_ Tony Wilson 28th Club Night 29th Born Dance,

Toy Library The Toy Library is open every Tuesday, 23.15pm in the Community Room at Toothill School. We have a small selection of good 'educational' toys to suit pre-school child ren which may be borrowed for a small fee.

Come and have a chat and a cup of tea and see if we can offer your child some new play experiences.

MOTHERS AND TODDLERS CALLING ALL MUMS TOOT}JILL MOTHERS & TODDLERS CLUB meets every Monday at 1.45 pm at Toothill Farm, Bocliam All mums witn children up to school Drive. age are more than welcome. We have plenty ol toys & organise activities for all preschool children.

LETTERS from: M. Cox, Pendennis, Freshbrook

Good prices paid for American Marvel and DC comics. Single items or collections. Call weekdays after 5 p.m. All day Sundays.

Dave Ashman, 29 Stratford Close.

COUNCIL HOUSE EXCEANGE 2 Bedroom council house, Pnhill, pleasant corner, to exchange for 3 bedroom house in Swindon. Contact 14 Shrewton Walk, Penhill.

BABYSITTER 15 year old Freshbrook girl wants job as babysit t er. Exp erienced, reliable and responsible. e. any evening. Please phone Sw. 2671+2.

ADVERTISING RATES FOR SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS 30p (more if they are large); Ads.for items over £10 are 50p and for items over £20, £1 Please deliver adverts. to Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown; Ruth Ogle, 42 Bellver;Janice Oliver, 18 Desborough, Freshbrook with cash

There seems to be a large number of dogs and cats in the area without collars or means of identification. I know, many strays are brought to me and it is very difficult to match them with their owners.

Could owners please make sure their animals are correctly labelled. It would make their return all the easier.

PHOTO' CLUB The Photography Club needs more members willing to run the club. Anyone interested should contact T. Heatman, 76 Kirkstall Cl. STOP PRESS .... FOR SALE .... 3 foot single divan with headboard, As New £20 13 Queenborough, Toothill NEXT COPY DATE FOR BUMPER CHRISTMAS ISSUE Please note, if you want something in the next issue, please get them to the people listed in the adjoining column by november 16th at the latest. Thank you

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The next issue of the Toothill Link (including Freshbrook Focus) in December will mark the end of its second year - a long time for a community newspaper run by volunteers to stay in existance. Sadly it is becoming increasingly difficult to get the paper to all the 2,500 households in the area. Readers will notice that we print a lot of advertising (too much perhaps), but even this income is only just covering printing costs. Yet we think its important that the paper should be delivered free so that nobody misses out on information. These were the main points made at our recent Annual General Meeting.

So...As its our Birthday and its near enough to Christmas, we are making a BIG appeal to our readers - YOU - to support the future of this paper by making a Donation. Please could you help by sending or taking some money to the following people who live close to you: Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown; Ruth Ogle, 42 Bellver; Bob Bannister 5 Kirkstall; John Wilson, 54 Pendennis; Mrs. Mead 4 Beverley; Mr. Rowden 39 Markenfield; Gloria Hiscock 16 Crawford Close; Paul Sheffield, 28 Shellfinch; Maureen Starkie 6 Chudleigh.

CAROL SINGING Everybody is invited to come Carol Singing in the playground at Toothill School on December 11th, 7-8 pm. If wet the event will take place in the school hall.

Accompanied by Wroughton Silver Band.

MOBILE LIBRARY Since the beginning of October, the county Travelling Library has been coming to Toothill evey other Wednesday. The times of opening are 10-1, 2-5, 6-8. It can be found in the carpark at Toothill School

SALZGITTER COURT The first people will soon move into Salzgitter Court Elderly Persons Group Dwelling in Affleck Close. Welcome to Toothill; there isn't much, but its getting better. Good luck to Martha Parry who, as warden, has responsibility of helping our new neighbours feel at home in their new community. A delegation from Salzgitter, Swindon's twin-town, will be attending the official opening of the building in November.

FORGOTTEN? Only a few weeks ago Toothill and Freshbrook The VOLUNTARY LIBRARY helpers will be grate- seemed to be the centre of the world accordful if those who still have books will ing to the local Evening newspaper - up to 3 return them to the Church as soon as poss.' stories a day. Suddenly... all change! Not a peep; has the area disappeared off the map?, pUNWICH DRIVE PLAYGROUP have all our problems been solved? No, not Temporary Community Centre (opp. Doctor) a bit of it, we're still here but, having squeezed us for 'news' the evening paper is There are some places in afternoon sessions concentrating on other things. It has'n't (1-3 pm) available to parents interested in done our 'image' in Swindon much good though. bringing their 3-5 year olds to Playgroup.

Would somebody start a campaign to improve it.

Please contact Christine Court, 51 Stamford Close; Tel: 872143.

ON THE BOTTLE I.You too can help to save waste.

TOWN CENTRE PLANS All those glass bottles and jars What is the centre of Swindon going to look can be recycled into new glass like in 15 or 20 years. A Model showing how containers. Take them to your nearest the Town Centre is to be developed in the Bottle Bank Please remember, remove the tops; future will be on view in Toothill Church on return milk bottles and deposit bottles to Th'ursday 11 November, 7.30 pm. All Welcome. the milkman or the shop. Proceeds to charity Save and Recycle at this location organised by Toothill Residents Organisation

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Starting shortly in Toothill, a British Red Cross Junior and Youth Unit for boys and Girls. Any children interested in learning First Aid/Nursing/Drill ÂŁ Rescue etc.

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For more detail, please contact Mr. Broome, 19 Queenborough, Toothill or ring 694797.

We would also like to hear from anyone with nursing experience who would be willing to help. The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings - age groups 6-10 years & 11-16yrs.

Times and meeting place to be advised later.

Weddings at Toothill Church?

Weddings can be held in Toothill Church, though none have been so far.

Most of us live in the Anglican parish of Lydiard Tregoz, and if you wish to be married in church, you can ask to be married there too.

If ba'ms are required to be read they are read in Tregoz church, as that is the parish church.

EDUCATION NEWS I hope you have heard the news long before this edition of the Link drops through your letterbox.

The Schools sub-committee of Wilts County Council recently recommended that junior education in the area should be phased in straightaway.

This will mean, if it is carried out, that all children now at school here in Toothill will stay on here until they go to secondary school.

To make room for all these schoolchildren, the second CofE school must be built so that it can open in 1982; and then a school in Westlea to open in 1983. 3y this time all infants and juniors will be at schools near their homes, and to make room for them all mobile classrooms will also be needed.

All this is just what the Education Action Group has been pressing for; the sudden change of heart is due to the shcrtage of busses. For this reason, although other committees of the County Council have to agree, it is hard to see what alternative they have.

at Toothill Farm - Bodiam Drive Wednesday Nov. 5th An Enormous Bonfire Bonanza has been planned by the Farm Steering Committee. We supply the Bonfire, the Food, the Drink!! The Bonfire is FREE but small charges will be made on the refreshment. YOU bring the fireworks we will light up the skies.

Bring the family to the safety of the Farm for this annual pyrotechnic celebration.

Bonfire to be lit at 7.30 pm Guy competition-whatever your age-bring your entry along I,

COMi1JTER CLUB Mystery, intrigue, magical, are these the apt words to describe them?

The microprocessor, latest innovation of modern technology, fits into nonp of the above categories.

Home computers are becoming as common as the television, and much more interesting With the microprocessor as the heart of a system the possibilities are only qs limited as the creativity of the user.

If you would be interested in establishing a computer club for the exchange of information or for learning more about micros, then write to me at 25 Crawford Close, Freshbrook. (Or ring 872308) I've spoken to one or two companies who would be willing to demonstrate their systems if a club was established.

For those familiar with systems at tie moment I've got n 8k F.E.T. with a few homebrew interfaces to drive relays.

I do hope to heor from you, both no ,ices aud oroffesionals, and hope we can all et club ;oincj.

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Toothill Residents Organisation More than 50 residents crowded into the Farmhouse community Room for PROs first ever AGM on Wednesday 1st October. After hearing and approving the Treasurers and Chairman's reports, the meeting then went on to elect officers for the coming year as follows: Chairman Secretary Treasurer

BOB BANNISTER 5 Kirkstall Close 9 Rhuddlan TONY DOLE ARTHUR WILKINSON 53 Eddington Close

With the completion of business dead on schedule at 8.30pm, a break for coffe was taken, thereby giving an opportunity for people to chat, exchange views and we hppe make new friends.

Following the break Councillors Mike Bawden and David Hulme expanded on their written answers to a list of 18 questions which had been compiled by the TRO representative committee. The questions covered a whole range of items from the provision of street lighting to the effects on this area of'going into Thamesdown' next year.

The officers would like to thank all those residents who showed that they cared about Toothill by coming to the meeting. Our special thanks to the two councillors for giving us their time and answering our questions in a serious but good-humoured way. They have also said that they will help residents with problems concerning Thamesdown Council until we have elected our own councillors to do the job. If you have a problem, why not write (Labour) to: Councillor David Hulme, 103 Helmsdale, Haydon Wick, Swindon or Councillor Mikr Bawden, 23 Canton Gate, Broome Manor, Swindon (Conservative) or you can contact a TRO representative for help. Better still come to our monthley meeting in the Dunwich Drive Community Centre on the 4th Monday of the month.

LASTLY, we wish every happiness for the future to Amanda HopWood who has been our very hard working secretary since our formation. She's leaving Toothill for New Orleans - we know you like jazz, but isn't this going too far. Good luck also to our new secretary Tony Dole who, though not as pretty, will we are sure do a very good job.

NEW SHOPS After a long period of totally inadequate shopping facilities in the area, there will soon be quite a choice. Shopfitting the two small units at Toothill Centre should start soon-one a fish & chip shop, the other a well-known, competitive greengrocer. Work The second ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the FV will start in December on the Freshbrook will be held on SuMay 4th December in the shop to be open for July 1981. It will be Freshbrook Community Centre (if it is ready operated by Sperrings who should be opening and usable by then). Further information & a temporary shop before the end of the year. details will be circulated during November.

The District Centre Superstore is coming on quickly. Carrefour/Linfood confidently expect COMMUNITY GROUPS IN FRESHBROOK to be trading this time next year.

If you want ito be involved in one of the groups below or want to find out more about And Pubs, Toothill Pub-as yet un-named-built out of re-cycled Cheshire bricks will be them, please contact the following peopleopen Easter 1981 and the prospective Playgroup: Chris Hockley, 12 Cromwell operators of the Freshbrook pub are being inMothers & Toddlers: Carol Parish, 12 Turnh-. vited to tender for the privilage of serving us (and for taking our money!)

Green STREET LIGHTING Youth Club: Gloria Hiscock, 16 Crawford Cl., The question is "Why are so many street light Lynne Burkitt, 36 Crawford, Wendy Martin, lights not working and why are so many roads 22 Cottington in the area unlit?" Many people ask this Community Centre Management Committee: Mike especially as the winter nights are closing Mugridge (Chairman) 7 Turnham Green in.

The Link tried to find outapparently' the Southern Electricity Board employ a Would any Retired People who would like to limited number of 'jointers' who connect the start a social club in Freshbrook when the lamps to the powersupply.

The SEB consider Community Centre is ready get in touch with house connections are more important than Roger Ogle (Community Development Officer) street lighting; so work only takes place 42 Beliver; Tel 872282 or 26161 ext 3178 when the labour is available.

FRESHBROOK NEWS Village Group

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for sale PHILLIPS 26" COLOUR T.V. £150 Tel 33843 Large quantity of glass, plain and patterned, various sizes. Ideal for cloches, doors etc.

18 Desborough, Freshbrook.

Most attractive twin bar 'Old World' electric fire with burning Iog effect set in teak surround. 55ins. by 331ns. As new. £60.00 complete. Apply 13 Queenborough, Toothill.

Ladies fur coat, as new, size 18. £60.00.

Call evenings at 56 Beaulieu Close, Toothill.

-rop-sid COT with mattress-good cond. £15 -Fisher-Price Jack-in-Box, as new £3 -Mothercare wooden Highchair, multipositions-as new £20 -Toddler Trike, suit 1-3 year old £4.5C -Mobo Toddler metal rocking horse suit 6mths - 3 year old £2.5C All from 26 Beverley ox telephone 43427

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WANTED: TWINLINKS - suitable for joining 2 Maclaren Buggies Kathy Richmond 23 Luddesdown Road Toothill Tel: Swi. 37939

Toothill Farm Playgroup ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 3rd November All Parents Welcome

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SWINDON FOLK CLUB The GRAPES, FARINGDON POAD November Programme 7th Graham and Eileen Pratt 11 tb Peter Bond 21st Mick Docnn 28th Club Night 29th Barn Dance

Toy Library The Toy Library is open every Tuesday, 23.15pm in the Community Room at Toothill School. We have a small selection of good 'educational' toys to suit pre-school child ren which may be borrowed for a small fee.

Come and have a chat and a cup of tea and see if we can offer your child some new play experiences.

MOTHERS AND TODDLERS CALLING ALL MUMS TO0T4ILL MOTHERS & TODDLERS CLUB meets every Monaay at 1.45 pm at Toothill Farm, Bocliam All mums witn children up to school Drive. age are more than welcome. We have plenty ol toys & organise activities for all preschool children.

LETTERS from: M. Cox, Pendennis, Freshbrook

Good prices paid for American Marvel and DC comics. Single items or collections. Call weekdays after 5 p.m. All day Sundays.

Dave Ashman, 29 Stratford Close.

COUNCIL HOUSE EXCHANGE 2 Bedroom council house, Pnhi11, pleasant corner, to exchange for 3 bedroom house in Swindon. Contact 11+ Shrewton Walk, Penhill.

BABYSITTER

There seems to be a large number of dogs and cats in the area without collars or means of identification. I know, many strays are brought to me and it is very difficult to match them with their owners.

Could owners please make sure their animals are correctly labelled. It would make their return all the easier.

PHOTO' CLUB The Photography Club needs more members willing to run the club. Anyone interested should contact T. Heatman, 76 Kirkstall Cl.

15 year old Freshbrook girl wants job as babysitter. Experi enced, reliable and responsible. STOP PRESS .... FOR SALE ....3 foot single Aveilahie any evening. Please phone Sw. 26742. divan with headboard, As New £20 13 Queenborough, Toothill ADVERTISING RATES FOR SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS NEXT COPY DATE FOR BUMPER CHRISTMAS ISSUE 30p (more if they are large); Ads.for items Please note, if you want something in the over £10 are 50p and for items over £20, £1 next issue, please get them to the people Please deliver adverts. to Geoff Richmond, listed in the adjoining column by november 23 Luddesdown; Ruth Ogle, 42 Bellver;Jariice Oliver, 18 Oesborough, Freshbrook with cash 16th at the latest. Thank you

T013TH.ILL DEC '80 no. 115 LINK It was very disapointing that our Birthday Appeal in the last issue resulted in four voluntary contributions from readers amounting to £3.50. Its not too late - you can still donate some money; every little bit helps this paper run. However we must say thank you to the Toothill Residents Organisation, Toothill Church and Raychem Ltd. who all donated £20 each.

But onto other things - 2 years ago the first Toothill Link community newspaper was published - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOTHILL LINK. A big thanks must go to all the voluntary help given in that time (see inside for a list of names). If you would like to help produce the paper we're always looking for volunteers - get in contact.

And to you our readers in Toothill, Freshbrook and Westlea and further afield - A Merry Geoff Richmond, Secretary, 23 Luddesdown, Toothill.

Christmas and a Happy 1981.

WEST SWINDON AGE CONCERN COUNCIL ELECTIONS A number of people have offered to help Toothill, most of Freshbrook & Westlea will pensioners living in the area. There are a become part of Thamesdown from 1 April 1981. number of social clubs in existence or just Elections for Councillors to represent the starting to which retired people can go, area on Thamesdown Council will take place but there is a growing need for help in the on 19 March 1981. A notice of election will be published on 18 February and nominations home in a practical way (shopping, digging will close on 25 February. There will be gardens etc.) and with social contact (i.e. visiting the lonely, isolated and housebound). seats to be contested and the counting of votes will take place in Toothill.

It is proposed to set up a 7Qèst Swindon Age Concern Group covering Toothill, Freshbrook LINK SPEC/AL and Westlea to beacordinating body between The Toothill Link/Freshbrook Focus is plannensioners with needs and volunteers who want ing its next issue around the Election. We to help. A meeting will take place on 11th hope to next publish at the beginning of December at 7.30 pm in the Community Room at March. All candidates for the Election are Toothill School to discu..:s the idea. In invited to submit brief personal details case the Link is late reaching you, please i.e. age, job, where you live etc. and no contact Roger Ogle, Community Development more than 250 words saying what your policies Officer, 42 Bellver. Tel. 872282 or 26161 will be on the Council and why you think ext.

3178, if you want to become involved. residents should vote for you. This should be sent to Geoff Richmond, Secretary, Toothill Link, 23 Luddesdown Road by February 25 tat the latest and earlier if possible.

DOG OWNERS ,,Thb MAJORITY of dog owners are responsible people but there are a few irresponsible owners who let their dogs run loose or allow them to foul footpaths and other public areas indiscriminately.

The T.R.O. would like to meet dog owners with a view to discussing the problems and how to solve them to everyones benefit.

A special meeting has therefore been arranged for: THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY 1981 at 7.30 pm in the COMMUNITY HUT (Dunwich Drive).

FOUND A very young, white/black kitten in the Stamford Close area on 24th November. Contact.

Swindon 37939 for further info.

COMMUNITY CENTRE Have you ever complained about the lack of facilities on Toothill? No? Go on, pull the other leg!! Should we not have a proper community centre. Before it is built, three questions should be answered: 1. Does Toothill need a community centre?

2. Can we use a building fully?

3. Can the Toothill community run a building - are enough people interested and willing to help?

If you would be interested in possibly using or helping with a community centre, or are just curious, then come to a special open meeting on JANUARY 7th 7:30pm

at TOOTHILL FARM or get in touch with A Tweed 25 Queensborough

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Shelf inch & Sp ere sholt

Bob Bannister 5 Kirkstall Cl. Tel: 34695

Luddesd own &

Tony Warden 9 Wallingford Cl. Tel: 42333

Wallingford

Maureen Jaques 29 Ely Close Tel: 32392

Ely Close

Cathy Shea 5 Kirkstall Cl. Tel: 34695

Stratford

Elaine Wilkes 65 Beverley Tel: 43011

Beverley & Tattershall

Peter & Jackie Bell, Affleck 37 hffleรกk Close.

Gwyneth Roberts 36 Beaulieu Ci.

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Tony Dole 9 Rhuddlan Tel: 694716

Joyce Dole 9 Rhuddlan Tel: 694716

Harlech, Rhuddlan, Alnwick. and VThjtecastle

Fred Davis 1O.Belsay Tel: 24367

Kirkstall

Chris Flavell 5. Goodrich Court

Goodrich Court

Keith Shurrner 7 Chepstow Cl.

Chepstow

Harold Pullen 32 Bad jam Drive Tel: 42986

Bad jam Drive

Tony Marchment 14 Kirkstall Cl.

Oakham

VOLUNTEERS are needed to act as TRO representatives for the following roads: DEERHURST, COLCHESTER, WiRNEFORD CL., CONNISBOROUGH, IRKENFIELD.

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STOP PRESS --REGISTER OF.ELECTORS HEAR YE HEAR YE The new registdr of electors showing all those who are or will be over Toothjll Residents Organisation the age of 18 during the year starting on meetings are held on the last 16 February 1981 is now available for Monday of each month in the inspection in the Community Room at Toothill Community Hut, Dunwich Drive.

School and in the office at Oliver Toinkins School. All objections, amendments and complaints slioula be iaaie before 16 December 1980 to the Electoral Registration Officer, North Wiltshire District Council, Nonkton Park, Chippenham in the County of Wiltshire,

CLOSIYG DATES FOR EkRIJY 1981 January 30th for distribution end of February. it it 2nd week of April. All copy of March 20th printing.-to Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdovm, or Ruth Cole, 42 Sellver by the above dates or earlier THANKS TO LIAHY LIACY PEOPLE Toothill Link/Freshbrook Focus would like to thank the following people for their help and support during 1980 (this includes typing, paste-up, printing, collating and distribution): Sophie Marty, Mr Page, Elizabeth Free, Sharon Elliu, Paul Sheffield, Mr & Mrs Rowden, Truda O'Neill, Amanda fiopucod, Mrs Tdead, Kath Richmond, Eve and Jack Becow, Stephanie Smith, Janet Dougan, George Tweed, Cathy Shea, Charles Blaxhall, Iii. Evaoe, fibs Rilson, Mrs Herbert, Mrs Smith, Mrs Wells, Mr Harild, Jean Morgan, Janet Loftus, Jackie Rafferty, Jane Rose, Angela Holton, Lyn Carpenter, Arthur Wilkinson, Hilda Willis, Linda Griffin1, Sandra Broughton., Jill Leney, Paul Miller, Janet Minhush, lire Heate, Gordon Eggers, Ellen Hunnybun, Jill Young, Barry 2; Margaret Archer, Mr Gates, Pat Grant, Gloria Hiscock, Scott McDonald, Julia Poulain, Barbara Payne, Christine Dentchfield, Janet Davis, Mr LIainwaring, John Tilson, David Atwood, Jenny Kingsbury, Michelle Idills, Val Ready, Janice Oliver, Ruth Ogle, Jack Elliott and the \Jorkforce at Taurus Industries, Brian and Maureen at the Printing Press. ind everyone who has contributed letters, articles a-nd advertisements to be printed in the paper.

Year , to you all.

A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous Geoff Richmond - Secretary.

From: Bob Bannister - Chairman, Roger Ogle - Treasurer.

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Reflections of a Resident: TOOTUILL CHURCH

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We have every cause to be satisfied with our Village Church, for it is of pleasing design and adequate proportions, and the interior has been well. planned, with thought given to the various functions for which it could be appropriately used. It io well lighted, warm and comfortable, and the accoustics are good.

I can remember looking at many churches where the ravages of age, or the damage caused by war, have been repaired, and at churches which have been newly built, the most outstanding of which in a memory was Guildford Cathedral, a vast construction of red brIck, started in the early 1930's when I was living at Gu.i.ldford, and completed after the war. I have long been puzzled by the provision of such large and lofty structures, as if the planners laboured under the illusion that God is an extremely tell Being who would have difficulty in stooping to enter a building of morc moderaLe proportions (like Toothill Church). God, of course, does not inhabit the church - "He dwelleth not in temples made with hn.nds".

And when these gargantuan build ings are P iniehed there inevitably follows efforts to draw a congregation large enough to pay the enormous costs of upkeep, heating etc., and in the case of the latter it is often necessary to heat 50 or 60 feet of air space above the heads of the congregation before the people themselves begin to feel any benefit.'

One asks if God would riot be more pleased if the millions of pounds spent on erecting, repairing and maintaining such unnecessarily large buildings was given instead to feeding the many starving people, or housing the many homeless families of the world.

So we can be thankful for our church, which although not grandiose, is all that we need - id more:

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Toothill Residents.Orgoisatioo VANDALISM

CLEAN UP TOOTHILL CAMPAIGN

At a recent meeting of the street repres- No-we are not talking about a sex shop on entatives committee,we discussed the Toothull,but about the amount of rubbish problem of vandalism and what we could do and litter that seems to be growing in to prevent it. our streets.

The answer of course is that the T.R.O. The T.R.O. are asking all residents who vie can do------YOU as residentag care about our urban village,to meet at can keep. our eyes open and. immediately 4 ************************************** report any acts of vandalism to the POLICES the COMMUNITY HUT (Dunwhich Drive) on If vandals,(like those who destroyed the sunday I8th.JANUARY 1981 at 10a.m. new letter box outside the ehop),knew that *a**aa* * s***a a.* *.a*a pair *** of a*** * **** * * * a police car was likely to arrive within Please bring old gdenin ar g a matter of minutea,there would be fewer. gloves or similar,plus a yard broom and/ acts of vandalism. or shovel if you have them.

WARNING-do NOT tackle vandals yourself HOT COFFEE will be available in the hut. 'phone the police on Swindon 28111.

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9.30 & 5.00

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SO WHAT'S NEW?

One of the charms of Christmas is that it is a time when we enjoy the same rituals year after year. The Christmas stocking, the tree, the carols, the Christmas Eve decorations; these reassure us, and 11.30 pm Holy Communion (Toothill Church) especially the children. With these things we know where we are, we feel 11.145 pm Carols & 12.00 Midnight Mass happy and safe. at Oliver Tomkins School (subject to confirmation) However, we cannot hide from ourselves that all is not well, with the world, Christmas Day even in our own small corner. For some, Christmas is a bore, for others a chance Mass 9,30 to overeat and overdrink, for others it 10.145 Family Communion can be a desperatelylonely time. We are told that at this time of the year families are supposed to be happy togetNormal Sunday worship times are: her - yet I have seen families bored, quarrelling, frustrated - in short, 9.30 & 5.00 Roman Catholic anything but happy.

10.145 & 6.30 Shared Worship So, what's new?

N.B. This is not as published in last month's LINK. Christmas need not only be about warm and cooy no s t algi a for the past â&#x20AC;˘ After all, that is certainly not the message CHRISTMAS CONFESSION TIMES li of the first Christmas. That message is a message of adventure, of hope, of Christ and his suffering. Truly to celebrate Christmas means hearing this SAT 20TH - 10.30 a.m. message, and joining the people of 2.30 p.m.

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CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION TOOTHILL BRANCH

A Branch of the Conservative Association has been formed.to cover the Western Expansion of Swindon and those parts of the surrounding area which will come withi the Tharnesdown boundary when it changes on the 1st April 1981.

Please offer your help in returning 3 Conservative Councillors on Election Day, 19th March 1981. For further information, ring David Lockey, Swindon 692980 or Mrs. P. Dean, Swindon 22123. All help, however small, will be keenly welcomed.

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Evenings, weekends cni - Tel. 1+2617 - I Beverley, Toothill. Made for 0 Cheryai" The National Housewives Register began in 1950 Bungalo as a result of a newspaper article. It described the dreary life of a suburban house- Drop leaf kitchen table, formica top, seat 17 Queenborough, Toothill. wife with only her home and children to occupy £15.00. her; but it also said that only the women Top quality, fTce lined, two piece themselves could do anything about developing snow suit. 2/3 yrs. Z 5 themselves and making their lives more Raleigh Mini-Trike £4.50. Tel: 43427 interesting and fulfilling.

LADIES HAIRDRESSING: Mondays; Evenings & W/E Deborah, 11 Selby Crescent. Tel: 872262 In a reply letter to the newspaper Maureen BABYSITTING Nichol, a Cheshire housewife, suggested that a national register might be formed so that if Reliable 1& year old girl, living in Toothill women had to move to a new area they would have the opportunity of contacting other like- willing to babysit evenings or weekends. Please minded women. There was a tremendous response contact : Swindon 30879. to this letter and she undertook to keep such a register.

FARM BONFIRE NATIONAL HOUSEWIVES REGISTER

In the 20 years of its existence N.H.R. has changed considerably although its basic aims remain the same. There are now 1000 groups in Britain and overseas. A printed Newsletter appears twice a year and conferences are arranged. An annual subscription of £1.50 per member is paid to cover the costs of postage and the newsletter but each group is responsible for its own organisation and finances. N.H.R. is now a registered charity.

In spite of its name it is open to env woman

who feels the need of mental stimulation. It is impossible to describe a typical group as the activities are dictated by the interests and needs of its members. Some groups prefer discussion meetings while others rely heavily on outside speakers. There may be theatre visits, social functions, coffee mornings, baby-sitting circles, children's picnics.

Larger groups often like to form small special interest groups. Frequency of meetings also varies from group to group.

An N.H.R. group is to be started in the a:ea and anyone interested should contact Nichola Porter, 27 Crawford Close, Freshbrook.

To all residents of Toothill,Vestlea &.F'broo "Great evening", "Nice to see something happening around here" - comments about the Bonfire at Toothill Farm on Nov. 5th. The Farm Steering Committee put quite a bit of effort in making it so and with all the help we got on the night, plus all those fireworks given so generously on the night, it made it a "good do". 77e were very grateful to all residents who donated fireworks, thank you. It was also worth noting that on the night there were no injuries or incidents involving danger from the fireworks. This is quite a compliment to you all considering the hundreds that turned up and the risks involved in such an event.

7e sold all the food and drunk the bar dry.

This meant we made a small Drofit whinh will help us organise further events, which are necessary for us to publicise the Farn and to make everyone ivare of its rotertiai uses.

Ultimately, re want to mke it TF leisure condor fcc the Thctern Le:elocmnt area. In be w:veilin the clans the new year ;ce ccn:encs, But for now such o good Fred Davis Ohcirncn,Tccth±il Farn fteering Committee)

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Supply fuses, torches, cleaner bags, flourescent fittings and tubes, lamps etc.

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TOWN CENTRE PLAN The publicity for the Swindon Town Centre Plan, shown at Toothill Church (11/11/80) was disgraceful. This resulted in less than ten people actually seeing the display s nobody else knew it was on. It is important for everyone to see it, as it includes a plot to close Station Rd., Crombey St. and Commercial Rd. to cars.

If you want details, they are obtainable from the Council but the public debate as taken place (3/12/80) and there Is little time now to state your views.

Jrite, before 17th Dec., to: Director of Environment, T.3.C., Civic Offices, Swindon. from Fred Davis, 10 Relsay CAROL SINGING oothi11 Farm is going Carol Singing.

The Farm Steering Committee and Toothill Youth Club are organising a Carol Singing procession complete with Brass Band, Sleigh, Father Christmas and perhaps some reindeer, if they can be caught. This grand event will take place on the evenings of 16th and 17th December. If you want to know more contact Fred Davis, 10 Belsay, Tel 24367 or Joyce Dole, 9 Rhuddlan, Tel-35283 LOOKOUT FOR POSTERS CAP HOUSING DELAYED Recent announcements of Government cuts in the expenditure on housing has had a devastating effect on the progress of new sheltered housing developments for the elderly. In Freshbrook a scheme for 35 flats has been seriously delayed by these reductions; the background to this is that a scheme has been drawn up by THAMESDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION & the land acquired for work to commeno'e in the current financial year. The delay in st starting is totally unknown, it could be for 6months or even a year..What it means is that people living locally who may wish to have an elderly mother or father to live close by, will have their hopes dashed & in many cases have to put up with the inconvenience and worry of elderly parents lining some considerable distance from them when they could be close at hand.

Bringing up a very young family and maintaining a job of work under these sort of stress conditions all help to make life a lot more difficult. In order that the feelings of people such as yourselves should be known to those responsible for this situation I would ask that you write expressing your concern to your local M.P. or indeed to Mrs Thatcher.

Ken Oakley, Secretary, Thamesdown Housing Association.

BROWNIES & GUIDES It is hoped to start a Guide 'onoon:r :H niie pack in Jonu The r.rnies i1l meet at Oliocr h 3c cc one interested in ,ili If 'cc :ocr tn'c: oh co wcnMc 'ike t: MDL Cooany or one - ac, contact Mrs. Carpbe11 39 Lont'norpe - ccC :Tr 0) Tel. 594,11 for Trovrnies (7 CH Miss A. Carter 30 irkstaii Clooc Tel. ,79300 for Guides (10-14 yr CUBS SCOUTS & BROWNIES In the last issue we &ave the incorrect oior for these grcups. They are: Mon Brownies 6-7.30 Toothill Church Tues Cubs 6-7.30 Oliver Tompkins Son. Thurs 6-7.30 Toothill Church 7.30-9 Toothill Church Thurs Scouts THANKS Freshbrook Mothers Toddlers would like to thank everybody who donatedi jumble for their Jumble Sale which was held on 27th September.

They made ÂŁ16.50 which has now been sent to the East African Arreal.

LABOUR PARTY Toothill, Freshbrook Jestlea Labour Party Branch welcomes new members. Contact Richard Midwinter, 29 !comb Close, Toothi, ll.

Whist Drive Anyone interested in starting a Whist Drive 25803. contact Mrs. J. Bassett.

THE FRESHBROOK 15+ CLUB YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;NOW 'I The Freshbrook 15+ Club is open to all young adults 15 - 20 years old, who live in this area.

The aim is to provide a Club, which will be run and developed by you, the young adults. We would like to hear your views on how the Club

should be run, your own committee representatives, any projects undertaken and ways in which you could spend your spare time.

You will have the support of an adult committee who are there to help, guide and advise you in any way you require..

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It was very disapointing that our Birthday Appeal in the last issue resulted in four voluntary contributions from readers you can still donate some amounting to £3.50. Its not too late money; every little bit helps this paper run. However we must say thank you to the Toothill Residents Organisation, Toothill Church and Raychem Ltd. who all donated £20 each.

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A Merry And to you our readers in Toothill, Preshbrook and Westlea and further afield Geoff Richmond, Secretary, 23 Luddesdown, Toothill.

Christmas and a Happy 1981.

WEST SWINDON AGE CONCERN COUNCIL ELECTIONS A number of people have offered to help most of Freshbrook & Westlea will oothill, ~ pensioners living in the area. There are a become part of Thamesdown from 1 April 1981. number of social clubs in existence or just Elections for Councillors to represent the starting to which retired people can go, area on Thamesdown Council will take place but there is a growing need for help in the on 19 March 1981. A notice of election will be published on 18 February and nominations home in a practical way (shopping, digging will close on 25 February. There will be gardens etc.) and with social contact (i.e. seats to be contested and the counting of visiting the lonely, isolated and housebound). votes will take place in Toothill.

It is proposed to set up a Vest Swindon Age Concern Group covering Toothill, Freshbrook LINK SPECIAL and Westlea to beaardinating body between The Toothill Link/Preshbrook Focus is plannpensioners with needs and volunteer who want ing its next issue around the Election. We to help. A meeting will take place on 11th hope to next publish at the beginning of December at 7.30 pm in the Community Room at March. All candidates for the Election are Toothill School to discu::s the idea. in invited to submit brief personal details case the Link is late reaching you, please i.e. age, job, where you live etc. and. no contact Roger Ogle, Community Development more than 250 words saying what your policieE Officer, 42 Bellver. Tel. 872282 or 26161 will be on the Council and why you think ext.

3175, if you want to become involved. residents should vote for you. This should be sent to Geoff Richmond, Secretary, TootCOMMUNITY CENTRE hill Link, 23 Luddesdown Road by February 25 Have you ever complained about the lack at the latest and earlier if possible. of facilities on Toothill? No? Go on, DOG OWNERS pull the other leg!! Should we not have The MAJORITY of dog owners are responsible I a proper community centre. Before it is people but there are a few irresponsible built, three questions should be answered: owners who let their dogs run loose or 1 • Does Toothill need a community allow them to foul footpaths and other centre? public areas indiscriminately.

The T.R.O. would like to meet dog owners 2. Can we use a building fully? with a view to discussing .the problems and 3. Can the Toothill community run a building are enough people how to solve them to everyones benefit. interested and willing to help?

A special meeting has therefore been If you would ne interested in possibly arranged for: using or helping with a community centre, THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY 1981 at 7.30 pm or are just curious, then come to a in the COMMUNITY HUT (Dunwich Drive). special open meeting on FOUND A very young white/black JANUARY 7th 7:30pm kitten in the Stamford Close area on 24th November. Contact. at TOOTHILL FARM Swindon 37939 for further info. or get in touch with A Tweed 25 Queensborough -

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FRESH3ROOK VILLAGE GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 11th JANUARY, 1980 An invitation from Mrs. Maureen Starkie, 6 Chudleigh, Freshbrook

Dear Friends, I write to offer you a warm and sincere invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Group. This meeting is to be held (subject to completion) at the new Freshbrook Community Centre which is situated close to the Freshbrook Primary School, also under construction. Many people find it difficult to attend evening meetings so this year we have decided to try a Sunday afternoon in the hope that as many of you as possible will be able to attend.

The date to remember is Sunday, January 11th at 2.30 p.m So much development has taken place since the last A,G.M,, which took place in October 1979, that many new residents feel, quite rightly, that they have not been adequately represented by or on this year's Village Group Committee, However, a nucleus of people has been busy all year trying to improve things for all those of us who live in Freshbrook. It is due to their efforts and to the work put in by our local Community Development Officer that we are at last on the brink of opening our own Community Centre for the promotion of social activities and that educational prospects for the under elevens are much brighter now than they were twelve months ago. There are also organisations for mothers and toddlers, a youth club and a playgroup. Much remains to be done and if 1981 is to be a more successful year than 1979-80 ideas and support are needed from residents in every road in Freshbrook. Please don't stay away because you feel that you will not be welcome or that what you feel is not important. What you need is what Freshbrook needs and what Freshbrook Village Group needs is you. Come and help elect next year's committee even if you do not have time to serve on it yourself.

We hope that before January 11th somebody will call with a personal invitation for you to join us at the A.G.M. This will give you the opportunity of asking about the work of the Village Group, of suggesting ways in which you yourself would like to be involved in its affairs and of nominating any of your friends and neighbours who, you feel, would be willing and able to represent your road or close on the Executive Committee, If you would like to come to the A.G.M. but are shy of just turning up alone, please ask the member who calls on you or give me a ring on 39456 and somebody will willingly call for you on the afternoon of 11th. Similarly if you are elderly or disabled and require transport, do not hesitate to phone me and ask.

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My colleagues on the present F.V.G. Committee and I look forward to making your personal acquaintance on January 11th, if not before.

The business of the meeting will include the election of the Executive Committee and other committees of Freshbrook Village Group for 1980-81 and any other business from the floor.

STOP PRESS. â&#x20AC;˘ .REGISTER OF ELECTORS 11 Hear ye, Hear Ye The new regitterfi electors spwing P11 those or who will be over 18 years of age during the year starting 16 February 1981 is now available for inspection in the Community Room at Toothill School and in the office at Oliver Tomlins School. All objections, amendments and complaints should be made before 16 December 1980 to the Electoral Registration Officer, North Wilts District Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, in the County Of Wiltshire.

A letter from the present Freshbrbok Village Group Chairman, Gordon Eggers, 15 Liskeard Way Dear Members, As you are aware, the A.G.M. in October was cancelled due to hold-ups in getting the hut ready. The committee requested that I stay Chairman until our A.G.M. on Sunday 11th January. I agreed to this but will not be standing for re-election.

The main purpose of the A.G.M. is to elect your representatives, so if you fail to support it, the meeting could be a non-event. If you wish to nominate yourself or anyone else, please ensure your nominations reach me before the 4th January as laid down by the Constitution.

The following posts will have to be filled:

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We must thank all those who helped get the Hut project started and at last Thamesdown who gave a grant of ÂŁ10,000; the County Education near success Department who let us have the Hut for ÂŁ100; the builders who very kindly donated time, material and effort; Roger Ogle and Andrew Hake of Community Development who pushed on regardless of hurdles; last but not least Mike Muggridge and his committee for their efforts. It is my suggestion we have a plaque erected with the names of those who helped on it as a gestur: of cur appreciation -

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As this may be the last chance before Christmas of addressing you, may J wish you all a very happy Christmas and a happy (if not so muddv)New Yoar ----oOo--FOCUS Closing Dates for Early 1981 January 30th to be distributed 3rd week of February 2nd week of April March 20th It To Geoff Richmond, 23 Luddesdown or Ruth Ogle, 42 Beilver TOOTHILL LINK/FRESHBROOK

THANKS TO MANY MANY PEOPLE Toothill Link/Freshbrook Focus would like to thank the following people for their help and support during 1980 (this includes typing, paste-up, orinting, collating and distribution) Sophie Narty, Mr. Page, Elizabeth Free, Sharon Ellis, Paul Sheffield, aIr & Nrs Rowden, Truda O'Neill, Amanda Hopwood, Mrs. Head, IKath Richmond, Eve & Jack Eccow, Stephanie Smith, Janet Dougan, George Tweed, Cathy Shea, Charles Blexhall, Tim Evans, Ros Wilson, Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wells, Mr. Harrild, Jean Morgan, Janet Loftus, Jackie Rafferty, Jane Rose, Angela Holton, Lyn Carpenter, Arthur Wilkinson, Hilda Willis, Linda Griffin, Sandra Broughton, Jill Lcney, Paul Miller, Janet Wimbush, Mrs. Neate, Gordon Eggers, Ellen Hunnybun, Jill Young, Barry I Margaret Archer, Mr. Gates, Pat Grant, Gloria Hiscock, Scott McDonald, Julio Poulain, Barbara Payne, Christine Dentchfield, Janet Davis, I1r0 deinwaring, John Wilson, David Attwood, Jenny Kingsbury, Michelle hills, Vol Ready, Janice Oliver, Ruth Ogle, Jack Elliott & the workforce at Taurus Industries, Brian and Maureen al and everyone who has contributed letters, articles and the Printing Press advertisements to be printed in the paper.

A Merry christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you all Chairman from Bob Bannister Secretary Geoff Richmond 00

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Toothill Residents Organisation VANDALISM

CLEAN UP TOOTHILL CAMPAIGN

At a recent meeting of the street repres- No-we are not talking about a sex shop on entatives committee,we discussed the Toothull,but about the amount of rubbish problem of vandalism and what we could do II and litter that seems to be growing in to fl7VY1I! it. our streets. es;;; of course is that the T.R.O. The T.R.O. are asking all residents who can An "^+M" U"+ we and YOU as residents care about our urban vil].age,to meet at can keep. our eyes open and immediately report any acts of vandalism to the POLICES the COMMUNITY HUT (Dunwhich Drive) on If vandala,(like those who destroyed the Sunday 18th.JANuARy 1981 at 10a.m. new letter box outside the ehop),knew that a police car was likely to arrive within Please bring a pair of old gardening a matter of minutes,there would be fewer. gloves or similar,plus a yard broom and/ acts of vandalism. or shovel if you have them.

WARNING-do NOT tackle vandals yourself HOT COFFEE will be available in the hut. 'phone the police on Swindon 28111.

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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP AT TOOTHIL L I

Sunday 21st December

9.30 & 5 .00 10-45 6.30

R.C. Mass

Family Carol Service Evening Worship with Carols

SO WHAT'S NEW?

One of the charms of Christmas is that it is a time when we enjoy the same rituals year after year. The Christmas stocking, the tree, the carols, the Christmas Eve decorations; these reassure us, and 11.30 pm Holy Communion (Toothill Church) especially the children. With these things we know where we are, we feel 11.45 pm Carols & 12.00 Midnight Mass happy and safe. at Oliver Tomkins School (subject to confirmation) However, we cannot hide from ourselves that all is not well, with the world, Christmas Day even in our own small corner. For some, p, Christmas is a bore, for others a chance Mass 9 .30 to overeat and overdrink, for others it Family Communion 10-45 an be a desperately lonely time. We are told that at this time of the year families are supposed to be happy togetNormal Sunday worship times are: her - yet I have seen families bored, quarrelling, frustrated - in short, 9,30 & 5,00 Roman Catholic anything but happy.

10.1 & 6.30 Shared Worship So, what's new?

• N.B. This is not as published in Christmas need not only be about warm • last month's LflTK. csy nest algi a for the past • After and cos -1 4-' y all, that is certainly not the message CHRISTMAS CONFESSION TIMES of the first Christmas. That message Nis a message of adventure, of hope, of Christ and his suffering. Truly to celebrate Christmas means hearing this SAT 20TH - 10.30 a.m. nessage, and joining the people of 2.30 p.m.

Jesus Christ in his adventure of joy.

7.00 p.m.

TUES 23RD IED 24TH - 10.30 a.m.

2.30 p.m.

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION TOOTHILL BRANCH A Branch of the Conservative Association has been formed to cover the Western Expansion of Swindon and those parts of the surrounding area which will come withi the Thamesdown boundary when it changes on the 1st April 1981.

Please offer your help in returning 3 Conservative Councillors on Election Day, 19th March 1981. For further information, ring David Lockey, Swindon 692980 or Mrs. P. Dean, Swindon 22123. All help, however small, will be keenly welcomed.

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4 White Castle. Phone 25303 5 curtains 6'xB4 Regis Tape. Also double size bedspread to match - fitted - spring. qosor: - Torq blowers - as neu EJ

Evenings, weekends only - Tel. +2617 - I Severley, Toothill. Made for "Cheryal11 The National Housewives Register began in 1960 Bunealcs. as a result of a newspaper article. It described the dreary life of a suburban house- 'Drop leaf kitchen table, formica top, seat 6 17 Queenborouqh, Toothill. wife with only her home and children to occupy C15.00.

Top quality, fTce lined, two piece her; but it also said that only the women themselves could do anything about developing snow suit. 2/3 yrs. ÂŁ5 Tel: 43427 Raleigh Mini-Trike ÂŁ4,5O themselves and making their lives more interesting and fulfilling.

LADIES HAIRDRESSING: Mondays; Evenings & W/E Deborah., 11 Selby Crescent. Tel: 872262 In a reply letter to the newspaper Maureen BABYSITTING Nichol, a Cheshire housewife, suggested that a national register might be formed so that if Reliable 16-- year old girl, living in Toothill women had to move to a new area they would have the opportunity of contacting other like- willing to babysit evenings or weekends. Please minded women. There was a tremendous response contact : Swindon 30879. to this letter and she undertook to keep such a register.

FARM BONFIRE NATIONAL HOUSEWIVES REGISTER

In the 20 years of its existence N.H.R. has changed considerably although its basic aims remain the same. There are now 1000 groups in Britain and overseas. A printed Newsletter appears twice a year and conferences are arranged. An annual subscription of E1.50 per member is paid to cover the costs of postage and the newsletter but each group is responsible for its own organisation and finances. N.H.R. is now a registered charity.

In spite of its name it is open to any woman who feels the need of mental stimulation. It is impossible to describe a typical group as the activities are dictated by the interests and needs of its members. Some groups prefer discussion meetings while others rely heavily on outside speakers. There may be theatre visits, social functions, coffee mornings, baby-sitting circles, children's picnics.

Larger groups often like to form small special interest groups. Frequency of meetings also varies from group to group.

An N.H.R. group is to be started in the area and anyone interested should contact Nichola Porter, 27 Crawford Close, Freshbrook.

To all residents of Toothil1,7estIea &F'broo "Great evening", Nice to see something happening around here" - comments about the Bonfire at Toothill Farm on Nov. 5th. The Farm Steering Committee put quite a bit of effort in making it so and with all the help we got on the night, plus all those fireworks given so geneously on the night, it made it a "good 7e were very grateful to all residents do" who donated fireworks, thank you. It was also worth noting that on the niFht there were no injuries or incidents involving danger from the fireworks. This is suite a compliment to you all considering the hundreds that turned up and the risks involved in such an event.

7e sold all the food and drunk the bar dry.

This meant we made a small rofit which will help us organise farther events, which are necessary for us to public: so the Farm and to make everyone avare of itS potential uses.

Ultiricteiy :c war:: to Ta: Pt 2HE leisure omqt re In c lin, ane rlans unv,eil o ear;e toe to your comments. But for now I can only say thank you all for such good night on yov. 5-th.

Fred Davis Ohoirmmn,Toothlll Farm Steering Committ

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Deliveries on Saturday Mornings

TEL: 23518

CORNER KINGSHILL & WILLIAM ST

Personal Service and Consideration Highest Quality Local Beef, Lamb Pork, Veal and Poultry

SANDERS motor shop

Also Pull range of Sausages, Pies and Home-Cooked Meats

Car Accessaries and Batteries Great Christmas Presents for the Car Owner

Freezer Meat Specialists

Order your Christmas Poultry and Carving Joints - NOW!!

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Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9 am to Sunday 9.30 am to 4 pm

227 Kingshill, tel: 37985

Peter Newson (Electrical) Ltd 221 KINGSHILL ROAD

Showers supplied & fully installed from £125 Kitchen Fans supplied & fitted from £39-95 All types of electrical work carried out

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Electrical wiring accessories, wiring, switches, sockets, cable etc.

AT GENUINE TRADE PRICES Barclaycard and Access Cards Welcome

We repair vacuums, kettles, irons, cookers, heaters, hairdryers, fans etc. etc.

Supply fuses, torches, cleaner bags, flourescent fittings and tubes, lamps etc.

SHOP Opening Hours; Mon-Fri 8.30 to 6p.m.

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TOWN CENTRE PLAN The piblicity for the Swindon Town Centre }1an, shown at Toothill Church (11/11/80) was disgraceful. This resulted in less tnan ten people actually seeing the display, nobody else knew it was on. It is important for everyone to see it, as it includes a plot to close Station Rd., CreTobey St. and Commercial Rd. to cars. if you wcnt details, they are obtainable from the Council but the public debate has taken place (3/12/60) ard there is little time now to state your views.

Clrite, before 17th Dec., to: Director of Environment, T.3.C., Civic Offices, Swindon. from Fred Davis, 10 Relsay

CAROL SINGING Toothill Farm is going Carol Singing.

The Farm Steering Committee and Toothill Youth Club are organising a Carol Singing procession complete with Brass Band, Sleigh, Father Christmas and perhaps some reindeer, if they can be caught. This grand event will take place on the evenings of 16th and 17th December. If you want to know more contact Fred Davis, 10 Belsay, Tel 24367 or Joyce Dole, 9 Rhuddlan, Tel-35283 LOCKOUT POBPOSTERS

O A P HO US /WG DEL A YED Recent announcements of Government cuts in the expenditure on housing has had a devastating effect on the progress of new sheltered housing developments for the elderly. In Freshbrook a scheme for 35 flats has been seriously delayed by these reductions; the background to this is that a scheme has been drawn up by THAMESDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION & the land acquired for work to commence in the current financial year. The delay in st starting is totally unknown, it could be for 6months or even a year.-What it means is that people living locally who may wish to have an elderly mother or father to live close by, will have their hopes dashed & in many cases have to put up with the inconvenience and worry of elderly parents hung some considerable distance from them when they could be close at hand.

Bringing up a very young family and maintaining a job of work under these sort of stress conditions all help to make life a lot more difficult. In order that the feelings of people such as yourselves should be known to those responsible for this situation I would ask that you write expressing your concern to your local M.P. or indeed to Mrs Thatcher.

Ken Oakley, Secretary, Thamesdown Housing Association.

BROWNIES & GUIDES It is hoped to start a Guide Company nod a 2nc Brownie aide Pack in January.

The 3rnm1es ':111 meet at Oliver Toorokins sc:-ioo:.

If you Rno aooyene interested in J01--in or if i Re to help out with eit:ioo 'the you would 1Ocopany or the acu, contact: Mrs. Caoiabell 39 Longthorre Closs LO yrs oIl) Tel. 39411 for Pro\mies (7 CR Miss n. Carter 30 K irkstall Cl: Tel. 29300 for Guides (10-14 yrs old)

CUBS SCOUTS & BROWNIES In the last issue we gave the incorrect time.: for these groups. 'They are: LOOfl Brownies 6-7.30 Toothill Church Tue S Cubs 6-7.30 Oliver Tompkins Sch. Thurs 6-7.30 Toothill Church 7.30-9 Toothill Church Thurs Scouts

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THANKS Toddlers would 111cc 'cc Freshbrook Mothers thank everybody who donated jumble for their Jumble dale which was hold on 27th Seotember.

They made ÂŁ1.50 which has now been oe't cc the East dfrican Acreal.

LABOUR PARTY Toothill, Freshbrook & Jestlea Labour Party Branch welcomes new members. Contact Richard Midwinter, 29 bomb Close, Toothill.

Whist Drive Anyone interested in starting a Whist Drive 25803. contact Mrs. J. Bassett.

THE FRESHBROOK 15 CLUB YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;NOW I! The Freshbrook 15+ Club is open to all young adults 15 - 20 years old, who live in this area.

The aim is to provide a Club, which will be run and developed by you, the young adults. We would like to hear your views on how the Club should be run, your own committee representatives, any projects undertaken and ways in which you could spend your spare time.

You will have the support of an adult committee who are there to help, guide and advise you in any way you require.

Does this Club appeal to you? Would you like to join us? Help us to help you by contactingIris Elliot, 38 Crawford Close, Freshbrook.

Ron Hearn, 26 Crawford Close, Freshbrook.

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