West Swindon's Community Newspaper
Est. 1978 Circ. 7,000
January 1986 No. 52
TOOTHILL • FRESHBROOK • WESTLEA S SHAW
A Birthday to Celebrate? Jill Kelly, Yarmouth Close Where were you ten years ago? I was a student in a Midlands town. Swindon to me was nothing more than the postmark on the Book Club selections which I kept forgetting to tell them I did'nt want If you'd told me then that I'd end up living here, I'd probably have laughed. I wonder how many other LINK readers knew little or nothing about the place those ten years ago when the bulldozers first moved in to Toothill? I wonder too how many of the present residents were in or around Swindon then and witnessed the metamorphosis from green fields to sea of mud to rows of houses. How do the people who have witnessed the birth of this place feel about living in it? As a resident of two years standing I feel myself to be very much a newcomer and yet, if the yo-yoing 'For Sale' and 'Sold' signs are anything to go by, I've been here longer than a good 50% of the street. Given that we are part of a rapidly growing, ever shifting population of ten years duration, have we any reason to consider that we have a history worth celebrating as well as a future to anticipate?
The Mayor and Mayoress of Thamesdown, Councillor and Mrs. Jeffries launched West Swindons 10th year by cutting a cake at a social event for representatives of community groups held on 10th January, at the Link Centre. Pictured with Mayor and Mayoress are Elaine Compson (left), Pat Whitmore (right) and Roger Ogle who are involved with organising other events for 1986
FAREWELL After three years working in the community, Chris Wood, Neighbourhood Worker in Toothill, has left to work at the Family Centre in Pinehurst. All those who knew and worked with her will be sorry to see her go but would want to wish her all the best for the future.
A few weeks ago I stood in the Link Centre library, looking at the Exhibition on the new Greendown Community School. A gentleman near-by asked if I liked living here. Almost to my own surprise I found myself telling him how much I did enjoy being a resident here. Thamesdown Council would like to hear from any But then. . .how can one stand in a multibody interested in cultivating an allotment in million pound leisure centre, survey the the West Swindon area. prospect of what - to the best of my knowledge you want to express your interest, please - is the only brand new secondary school under construction in the country, and not reflect ::::contact Ed Stamford, Art and Recreation, Borough of Thamesdown, Civic Offices, Swindon. that this community has a good deal to offer?
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Our recent Friday 13th Disco attracted over people and a good time was had by all. Music was provided by Pete's Instant Replay Disco, there were prizes and pressies and even a group photo to embarrass us all with later. Next disco is likely to be Valentines Day watch out for posters. Meanwhile, Youth Club meets every Friday Night 7.30pm - 10.00pm. New members are always welcome.
Freshbrook residents The Freshbrook Village Group residents organisation are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Wednesday 5th February, 7.30pm. to which all residents are invited. The subject of the meeting will be to discus the legal seperation of the licenced bar fro the charitable parent body (the FVG). All residents are invited to attend.
Be a cub Boys aged 8 years plus to join '1st Toothill Cub Pack'. Meeting held Thursdays 6.00 - 7.30pm. at Toothill Church. If interested please ring Paul on 28606.
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day 14th - 7.30 - 10.30 pm ENTINE'S PARTY NIGHT of the events of the year at the Rink ;h kissing competitions, hats, balloons, 'eamers and prizes galore. Oh, and plenty music to smooch to! kets - £1.90, £1.50 concession ite hire 40p urday 15th at 8.00 pm ITWOOD CHOIR IN CONCERT :reat evening's entertainment in aid of the Lk Arts Music Initiative. kets £1.50, 75p concession urday 22nd at 8 pm K JOHN DREW eturn visit to the studio theatre for s highly-gifted jazz/funk guitarist kets £2, £1 concession day 28th at 8 pm UN STANCE z at the Link from twin tenor titans Andy ppard and Jerry Underwood. cets £2.50, £2 concession .U.S., U.B.4.0.
Can't imagine? The answer is that they all spend some of the Friday evenings in the pleasant company of some of Freshbrook's young people. They are the leaders of the Freshbrook Senior Youth Club and they are looking for volunteers to help them. You need no previous experience. Interested? Contact Jill on 870729 or come along to the Fresbrook Community Centre any Friday night between 7.30 and 10.00pm.
ARE YOU NEW? Have you just arrived in West Swindon. A use-ful booklet is available from Thamesdown Council's Community Development Division. Its packed with information about local services, facilities and community groups. 'It's a lifeline ' - new resident. To get your copy ring 26161 ext. 3191 and leave a message for Pam Pixton, Arrivals Visitor.
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Sell Your Wares If you are looking for a place to do some fu raising, try the Link Centre.
Thamesdown Borough Cur. Ricky Midwinter, 4, Anglesey Close, Westlea Tel: 873537 and We will be having a monthly 'Market' in the County Cur. Alan Winmill, 14. Upfield, Mail and Foyer to give local groups a chance Liden Tel: 613073 will be holding surgery on:- to do some fundraising. 25th Jan. Toothill Communty Centre 10am-12 8th Feb. Upper Shaw Farm Centre 22nd Feb. Freshbrook Comm. Centre
You will have to book a stall in advance and for the first two markets the stalls will be free. After that there will be a nominal charge of £2 for each stall.
The first market will be on Saturday 22nd March, lOam to 2pm. Bookings will be taken between 24th and 28th February. The second will be on Saturday April 19th, lOam to 2pm Also available are: Thamesdown Councillor Andy Blunt,22 Chaigrove Bookings taken between 24th and 28th March. No block bookings will be taken to allow as Field, Freshbrook. Tel:695719 and County Councillor Simon Cordon, la Park Lanee, many groups as possible to benefit. Swindon. Tel: 47626 The numbers of stalls will be restricted so make sure your group books early. For more information and to book your stall, ring Sarah Jennings or Nicky Baker on 871212 exttension 234. From the first Saturday in March we will be at the Link Centre ready to help you
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A youth football team is in danger of collapse unless more players come forward and more adults help with the organising. Freshbrook AFC play in the Borough League for 14 to 17 year olds. Some players have dropped out recently and new ones are needed. More organisers are also needed to help keep the team going. Are there any players and helpers living in West Swindon who want to get involved. Contact Alan McCormack, 37 Rycote Close, Grange Park, Freshbrook.
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Townswomens Guild The West Swindon Townswomens Guild meets in the community suite at the Link on the 2nd Thursday in the month at 2pm.
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take for September 1986. All parents who have plied for a place for their child when the hool opens in September should receive an fer of a place by the end of the term. The take at present stands at around 130 pupils d this will allow adequate space for other 11 ar old to join during the first year. ildings. The first part of the building ould be available for occupation just after ster. This will allow myself and my staff enty of time to ensure that the buildings are ily prepared and equipped ready to receive e pupils in September. Local people will be yen the opportunity to visit the site during e summer term. mmunity Development. During March I anticipate at we will be holding a public meeting to scuss the use of the school facilities by the mmunity. This meeting should lead to the His name means Old Field Sun Rising Mountain rmation of a 'Management Committee' and if the Man. He comes from Hiroshima, Japan and he ucation Committee agree, the 'Management comes to work as a sculptor in the community, mmittee' will determine the exact use of the in West Swindon. emises by the community. It is thus a vital age of the community school's development and Hideo Furuta has exhibited paintings, drawings hope that local organisations, individuals and and prints around the world and for the next w groups will all be able to attend. The next nine months he will be based at the Community sue of The Link will contain further details, Arts Studio in the hut on Dunwich Drive. He t in the meantime anyone requiring further works in stone and his major sculpture will formation is welcome to contact me on 874224 be at Freshbrook Village Centre where he will ******Greendown Kindergartenk******1 create literally a piece of art in the place it will be sited. Those who go there daily are starting a new group for pre-school childwill see him at work and will be able to see n. We are interested in lots of parental ina block of stone progress into a piece of lvement, small group work, good quality toys & sculpture. ealthy foods. We have many other ideas.
ike all new ventures in the community the Kinder arten requires a lot of money to buy furniture, quipment and play materials. Do you have the Ăąterest to join a fundraising committee? lease ring Jan Burrell on 694450 for more info.
Hideo will be speaking and presenting slides of his previous work at an open meeting of the Freshbrook Village Group on Wednesday 5th March at 8.00pm. in the Community Centre. All West Swindon residents are invited to come along.
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The West Swindon Variety Group wish to thank everyone concerned with the Charity Variety Show held at the Link Theatre on November 30th. A total of £306.20 was raised for the Special-ised Equipment Fund of the Childrens' Wards at Princess Margaret Hospital. We have been invited to perform a similar show early next year, possibly at the beginning of March. See you there. You are cordially invited to lend a hand. Interested? Contact Chris Lockett on 617620 for details.
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Westlea Community Room At last a start has been made on the Community Room at Westlea School. Paid for by Thamesdown Borough Council the room is the same size as those already available at Toothill and Freshbrook School. The room will become a permanent home for Westlea Playgroup which has operated from the Sunshine Room for the last three years. It will also become a meet-ing place for other community groups in Westlea.
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COMING UP IN '86
A group of people have been meeting for the last few months to plan and organise a series of events to take place in 1986 which will celebrate 10 years of West Swindon's existance. These include a Fun Run, a Kids Galore Day (a free day of activity and fun for children), a Super Families competition, a Five-a-side football competition, an exhibition about the areas growth, and in September a big Country and Western day at Lydiard Park. Could you help organise any of the above events. We still need community energy and assistance Please ring Elaine Compson on 872728 if you can offer your time and organising skills and help. Celebrate? . . cont'd Of course facilities are not everything. It would be naive to pretend that everything in the West Swindon garden is rosy; we have our fair share of national and local problems. However, it would seem that this community has more cause for optimism than many. The coming 10th Birthday Celebrations provide us with an opportunity to do many things: to mark the end of the first and perhaps most difficult decade in the history of the comm-unity; to join together in a variety of events simply for the fun of it; to promote and strengthen ties in our community, estab-lishing it as a place with an identity in
its own right as opposed its being an append-age; to nurture what community feeling there is into a hopeful adolescence. You may have been here for ten years, ten months, ten days or just ten minutes. However long your involvement, you are part of a community at a crucial stage in its development. As 1986 unfolds you will have ample opportunity to become involved in the 10th Birthday Celebrations. Plans are well under way for both large and small events through-out the area and throughout the year. So when you see events advertised or requests for help - don't think it is for other people. Its all about HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEST SWINDON, Happy Birthday to YOU
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West Swindon's Community Newspaper
March 1986 No.53
Est. 1978 Circ. 7,200
TOOTHILL • FRESHBROOK S WESTLEA • SHAW
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY West Swindon Library Exhibitions Present West Swindon library is very pleased to be able to offer the local community the opportunity to view the new paintings of t!1 29 th the West Country artist Peter Gillies. The exhibition was especially commiss-ioned for the 1985 D.H. Lawrence Centenary Festival in Nottingham and this showing will be the first in the South of England. The title for the collection is taken from the D.H. Lawrence novella 'The Escaped Cock' Each work is an abstract interpretation of a key paragraph in the story which starts with the quotation used as the exhib-ition title. Peter Gillies will launch the exhibition with a talk about his work on Tuesday 11th March between 6.30 and 7.30 pm in West Swindon Library.
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A SERIES OF PAINTINGS EASTER BONNET COMPETITION
The West Swindon Centre are holding an Easter Bonnet Competition on Saturday 29th arch at 12 noon. Entry forms can be found t Toothill Community Centre, Freshbrook Community Centre and Upper Shaw Farm Centre (mornings). The winning adult bonnet will receive a £10 shopping voucher, the child entry will get £5 and there are consolation prizes. The closing date is 24th March. In addition to the individual prizes, the ommunity centre with which the entrant is ssociated will receive £30.
NAPPY POWER! fter many setbacks, one of the offices at he Ike Gradwell Community Suite, Link entre has been converted into a BABY CHANGE EEDING ROOM for parents and nursing mums. he room is fully equipped with changing ats, changing surfaces, sink and easy hairs. If you're in the building and need omewhere quiet to feed/change your child, hen look for the room labelled "Baby Changng Room" in the Community Suite.
Shaw Residents The Shaw Residents Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 17th April, 7pm Coffee, 7.30pm start. Venue: Shaw Church, Old Shaw Lane (west), The Elms. All residents - Old & New - are invited to attend this important meeting
Upper Shaw Farm Have you visited Upper Shaw Farm Community Centre and been unable to get help? All is changed. Mrs. Johnstone has now been employed as an administrator. She is there every morning 9am to midday to help with information or bookings. The telephone number is 874200 and in the evenings she can be contacted on 871585
LOST! Would the Brownie/Guide who attended the Link Centre on Sat. Feb.22nd and took the wrong coat by mistake (Burgundy quilted with hood) please ring 485608. We have your coat, gloves & Rail ticket to Gatwick.
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Scouting for leaders The 1st Westlea Scout Group will be 2 yea: old and we are still growing, but with th cubs getting to Scout age, we now urgentl require more leaders either for Cubs or Scouts. If you are interested and free 0] a Wednesday evening, come and join us at Upper Shaw Farm, or ring Terry Baker on 872640. PLEASE 1st Lydiard Cub Scouts urgently need Groui Scout Leader, a Scout Leader and an Assistant. Experience is not essential. Plea] ring Debbie Galley on 614232 or Ray Ragga on 770020.
Arts'n'Crafts Toothill School are holding an Art week from Monday 14th April. We would welcome the help of any local artists or people ir terested in crafts. Would anybody wil1in to help contact Mrs. Tinker on 47250.
Greendown Playgroup We are looking for parents who want to get involved in fundraising for this new playgroup. We are interested in lots of parent al involvement, small group work, good quality toys and healthy foods. If you hav a similar outlook, please ring Jan Burrell on 694450 for more information. ft DO YOU RUN A BUSINESS? OR ARE YOU SELF EMPLOYED? PROBLEMS WITH BOOK-KEEPING, ADMI ISTRATION, PAVE OR VAT? QUALIFIED BOOKKEEPER OFFERS HELP. REASONABLR RATES AND RELIABLE SERVICE. TEL: SWINDON 871683
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LINK CENTRE NEWS Your "cut out and keep" guide to what's on at you local leisure complex. MARCH Tuesday 4th & 11th at 1 - 3 pm DRAMA WORKSHOP Whatever your experience of drama before, the accent in these sessions is firmly on fun and as relaxed as possible - FREE OF CHARGE
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7.30 pm SHOW talent to raise money for the Childrens' Ward at P.M.H. concession
Monday 10th - 8 - 10.30 pm MUSICIANS UNION ROCK WORKSHOP Free of charge Friday 14th & Saturday 15th (Times not yet arranged) Two performances of Neil Fisher's BEAT STREET Drama & Dance featuring local children 5+ CENTRE OCEAN STREAM 5 day workshop commencing Monday 17th 10 - 12.30/2 - 4 pm in which students learn how to work and perform using colour, movement and sound Ending with a presentation evening on Saturday 22nd - 7.30 - 9 pm. Saturday 22nd - 10 am - 2 pm SATURDAY MARKET AT LINK CENTRE A chance for local community groups to do some fundraising on a regular basis. The market will be situated in the Mall at the Link Centre on a monthly basis. For more information contact: Sarah Jennings or Nicky Baker on 871212 ext. 234 Sunday 23rd at 7.30 pm SOUTH OF ENGLAND SAX QUARTET Tickets £2, £1 concession Wednesday 26th at 7.30 pm "SMALL CHANGE" - Dance Performance Thursday 27th at 8.00 pm "No 1" - Return visit of Pop/Rock performers Tickets £1, 50p concession
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W.A.S.P. S. In 1985 the West Area Swindon Play Scheme provided a range of exciting and fun activities for children - at the Link and at Toothill Farm. The adult volunteers also enjoyed themselves a great deal, but were exhausted as well. This year a much more ambitious programme is being planned with play activity in the Summer Holidays all over West Swindon. Many more volunteers are wanted. If you want to have fun, ring Sarah Jennings on 871212 Ext. 234.
Good As New Toothill s Good as New Thrift Shop is open on Fridays 10-2pm at Toothill Community Centre. Good quality clothes for adults and children. Drop-in for a coffee and see whats on offer.
Tumble Tots Tumble Tots pre-school gymnastics are setting up at the Link Centre on Thursday in addition to their Monday session at Freshbrook Community Centre. To book your child in, call Barbara Collier on 24287.
For Sale Hornby Clockwork Train Set (loco, 3 wagons, circle of track, levelcrossing,2 cars) as new - unused £6.00. in West Swindon ble from Thamesevelopment Divismation about local ommunity groups. ivals Officer who on you and answer Ia Nicky Baker at Ext.234.
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LINK GOES TO THE WALL The Link is soon to become a wall newspaper. With a re-organisation of display areas at theWest Swindon Library, space is being made available for The Link to be pinned up for all to see. It will be 'blown up' to twice the size and easy to read.
Archives All 53 issues of The Link are now available to be read at the West Swindon Library. Pictured right is Linda Black, the librarian, surrounded by Links going back to December 1978. Please ask one of the staff if you would like find out what has been going on in the area over the last few years.
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THE GREENDOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Wiltshire Education Committee have now formally approved the creation of the first Community School in the County.
WHO MAY USE THE SCHOOL PREMISES AND FACILITIES? The facilities and premises may be used by individuals and groups for any social, recreational, or educational purposes.
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FAIR TO SCHOOLS? "HOW WELL DO YOUR CHILDREN FARE? by Bob Pixton.
large numbers of mobile classrooms. In one of the last two schools the numbers are rapidly increasing and so the class size If your Children are like mine, its goes up and up. very difficult to get from them the answer At what point does the local education to "What did you do at school today?" I authority regard a class as too big? 30,35, usually get the answer, "Oh work" and that'5 or 40 pupils? How can a hard working, well about all. intended, teacher give each child the How often do you feel that your child, individual attention that it needs with -ren are'nt being developed as much as you numbers like this? would like? Are they getting the individual What of the future? - Larger primary attention that is vital to help them to schools? Library, study, PE and assembly become the good all round Citizens that we facilities already stretched being reduced and the country wants? even further? How many children sit along If you feel that your children are'nt side your child? When was the last time your child's teacher heard them read? getting a good deal from the state system then perhaps it's time to look at what the Surely, our children have the right to state provides. decent local schools with decent resources. One of the primary schools in West Of course we could always bus the children Swindon is 'full' and so isn't taking any to not so full schools! but thats another more pupils. Two schools have pupils in story.
Community Diary
Volunteers are needed for a WRVS Meals-on-Wheels Service which we hope to start in the near future in West Swindon. The meals will be cooked in one of the local schools and delivered by the volunt-eers. If you have a couple of hours to spare and the use of a car over the lunch-time period and would. like to help in the community, please contact us. Tel . We do hope to hear from you. 2598Z Mrs.P.Purser & Mrs.B.Lutas Joint District Organisers-Thamesdown.
AGE CONCERN
A new group concerned with the needs of elderly people is being launched in Freshbrook. Volunteers are needed to join Fresh-brook Age Concern who are interested in visiting the elderly in their own homes on a social basis.
Interested people are asked to contact Thamesdown's Community Development Pat Whitmore at Freshbrook Community Centre. Division is starting a Community Diary. Anyone interested in a parent and Call in or telephone 871017. Nicky Baker, Community Activities toddler group to meet in Shaw Church, initially one afternoon per week is invited Assistant at the Link Centre, will be to a meeting on Tuesday 25th March at 2 pm. looking after it by receiving information TEDDY WHITE AND THE POPULAR on what is going on in West Swindon by way in Shaw Church. BOY CROONERS. of special or every-day events. The Church, formerly the Methodist Saturday 15th March, 8pm - 12pm She will also be able to give out the chapel is on Old Shaw Lane (West) off LINK CENTRE information to callers(but only if groups Roughmoor Way. Or contact Rev. Helen Licensed Bar Applied for. tell her about events they are planning). Drummond on 874372. See you there! Tickets ÂŁ1.50 from 15, Gainsborough Way, Telephone Nicky on 871212 Ext,234 to Freshbrook and on the door. (if any left). get in the picture.
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West Swindon's Community Newspaper
In This Issue - TENTH YEAR FUN RUN - FAMILY SUPERSTARS - OLD PHOTOS OF WEST SWINDON NEEDED - CRAFT EXHIBITION - BABY CONTEST - ELECTION CANDIDATES
Est. 1978 Circ. 7,200
May 1986 No. 53
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OFF THE ROAD! for safety's sake
ALL STAR TEAM BEATEN Lou Macan, Manager of record breaking Swindon Town, with several of his players and John Francome, Top Jockey took on a pack of St. Trinian types from the West Swindon Family Project. In a charity football game on April 12th at Freshbrook School Field, the All Stars were beaten into submission 6 goals to 5 with hockey sticks and tactics from rugby, gaelic football and lacrosse. Thamesdown councillors Sergeant, Hackett and Midwinter tried but failed to stop the defeat.
A recent meeting organised by the Westlea Residents Association to discuss a Superstores expansion achieved major concession from Carrefour. Residents expressed concern about the lorries parked in the road at the rear of the store unloading in the road itself, 32 ton lorries reversing in and out of the delivery yard during the night, refridgeration units on lorries going in the early hours of the morning, diesel and petrol fumes wafting into nearby gardens and dangers to pedestrians moving between Westlea and Carrefour. Steve Whipp, Chair of the WRA said the expansion of Carrefour had "a tremendous impact on the Community", but Steve Whitehead for the Company expressed the view that Carrefour was responding to people's needs and by increasing warehouse space, more stock could be kept which would reduce the number of deliveries required.
Corner Shop Councillor Midwinter described Carrefour as "providing a very good service and was the best corner shop in Swindon, but it's presence had a great effect on the Community". He went on to suggest that the petrol station be re-located and all the area to the back of Carrefour become an enclosed delivery yard.
Mayor Percy Jefferies refereed the match, turning a 'blind eye' to much foul play!!
The Carrefour representatives agreed to look very closely at how to re-design the delivery area to get lorries off the main road and how to create a better pedestrian crossing.. Members of the Westlea Residents Association voted to support Carrefour expansion plans provided that the petrol station is re-located to improve delivery arrangements to reduce the inconvenience and dangers of the lorries parked in the road.
Celebratory Crafts TOOTLEABROOK WOMENS INSTITUTE is organising a Craft Exhibition as part of West Swindon's 10th Birthday to take place in September. Anybody who would like to display craft-work such as painting, needlecraft,pottery, wood work, metalcraft etc., should contact Mrs. Duffield on 611845 or Mrs. Lund on 486362 by the end of May.
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Birthday Show - Time A BIG THANK YOU to all who supported our Variety Show on March 8th - audience, behind scenes, artists and helpers. Our NEXT SHOWS-again for Families-will take place in the Link Centre Theatre on Saturday 24th May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £1 & .50p. Local children will again be taking part and like last time, the money raised will go to buy specialised equipment for the children's wards at P.M.H. If anybody could lend a hand or wants to take part, please contact Chris or Ron on 617620. Rehearsal on 19th May - Link. Photos Could we have copies of any taken at our show last November 1985.
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Toothill Lunch Club which meets at the Community Centre recently invited Mayor Percy Jeffries to say congratulations and farewell to Organiser June Yates (with flowers). Also pictured are Mrs. Phillips-new organiser on the right, with Lou Murphy (far left),George Burdell and Edie Simmonds.
Church Hot Lines! For times of services anW other information regarding West Swindon Churches, contact the following:-
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To celebrate West Swindon's 10 years, two fun runs starting and finishing at Lydlard Park have been organised for SUNDAY 6th JULY. The first run will be a limited entry CHILDREN'S FUN RUN at lOam. FREE ENTRY. The course will be about l'/2 miles and all those completing will receive a medal and a certificate as well as refreshments. The second run will be a 10km road run under A.A.A. and W.C.C.A. Rules, starting at 11am. The course will be two laps from Lydiard, along Hay Lane through Grange Park under Whitehill Way by The Holbeins, left along Rowton Heath Way up the hill by Oliver Tomkins School, through the underpass by Edington Close, past the Link, up the hill by St. Peter's Catholic Church, down into Ramleaze, Shaw and round to the park. The run will pass through all four West Swindon 'urban villages'. All those competing will recieve a medal and certificate. There will be trophies for category winners and prizes for West Swindon residents. Refreshments for all runners will be provided by the Sponsors of the event Unigate Dairies. Entry forms are available from: T. Jorden, 106 Graham Street, Swindon or R. Cleverly, 2 Wakefield Close, Freshbrook Tel: 874652. Send Stamped Addressed Envelope with all correspondence. especially the For those not running people living close to the route why not come and support the run and cheer the runners on.
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Planning for the Summer Hols? WE ARE! Western Area (Swindon) Playscheme-WASPS will be running a playscheme during the summer holidays at the Link Centre and Freshbrook. It will be free for children aged 5 to 12 years. However we need volunteers who could help us during the playscheme. Some of the activities will include ganes crafts, dressing up, etc. If you have any time to spare, please contact Sarah Jenningss or Nicky Baker on 871212 ex234
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Shaw Toddler Group We meet on Tuesdays from 2 till 4 pm. at Shaw Church (on Nine Elms side of Old Shaw Lane). All in the area are welcome. We plan to organise a structured activity for each week so do come along with ideas. Fathers are very welcome too. Contact: Andrea Hirsch. Tei:771080 or Ian Drummond Tel: 874372.
Volunteers Needed THE WEST SWINDON FAMILY PROJECT is looking for volunteers Could you help us by being a volunteer? You could help by visiting families, working with children, joining in our groups for parents and children or help with welfare benefits advice. We will train you and support you every step of the way and it wont cost you a penny If you're interested please call John or Audrey on 871303.
Playgroup Places Two playgroups in the area would welcome enquiries for parents wanting to place their 3 to 5 year olds in playgroup. UPPER SHAW FARM PLAYGROUP meets in Westlea Community Centre, next to Shaw Ridge Primary School.The waiting list secretary is Karen Coolling on 871216. DUNWICH DRIVE PLAYGROUP meets in Toothill Community Centre and interested parents should drop in and speak to the supervisor.
Karen Reynolds Please contact Jill Kelly on 870729
Help Required Mothers Help required to look after two children 1 year & 4 years on a parttime/full time basis. Must be reliable and have a genuine love of children. Salary Neg. Contact: Mrs.Taylor on 871338.
TAKING SHAPE At work at Freshbrook Village Centre is Hideo Furuta, our Community Sculptor. He is chipping away at about 10 tons of stone and over the next few months will create in front of everybody's eyes a piece of art for all to appreciate.
JOBCENTRE - West This month the new West Swindon Jobcentre ocens its doors in the District Centre(next to Duncan's Hairdressers). The Jobcentre will provide a full vacancy display and access to the full range of MSC programmes. One example being the jobs for people who have been unemployed for some time currently available at four sites in West Swindon. Sylvia Carlile, who lives at Freshbrook will be in charge of the office and anyone who would like information on the services available can 'phone her on Swindon 33601.
Christian Aid More volunteers are needed to help with a collection during Christian Aid Week, May l2th-17th . Please contact Phylis Peet on 35154.
Unfair to under'2 9 s I read with interest in the March edition that the Link Centre has finally converted a room for parents to change and feed babies and toddlers. Although this is a step in the right direction, I am left wondering why the Link does not offer a 'properly supervised' creche for the under 21 s. Many mums feel that they are being penalised when participating in recreational activities because of the lack of this facility. At present, the mums themselves have to 'take turns' in running a creche on a Monday morning if they want to get involved in the Ladies Recreation - but miss part of the session by having to do so. The creche for the over 2's is well run, and I believe that Thamesdown and The Link should offer the same facility for the 2's - mums with younger babies need to get out of their home from time to time, and this would be a good incentive for them to use the excellent facilities offered by the Link.
Councillor Link-up Councillor Ricky Midwinter is available every Saturday 10-11.30am in The Mall, at the Link Centre. At other times he's on 873537. Also available are County Councillors Alan Winmill on 613073 and Simon Cordon on 47626.
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All West Swindon Parents are invited to enter their children in a Baby Contest on Saturday 21st June, the last day of Freshbrook Fun Week. Organised by Freshbrook Parents & Toddlers Group. If you are interested in entering your child who must be under 5 on 21st June 1986, send these details - Name of Child, Date of Birth, Weight, Address, Telephone Number - to Cathy McLeod, 7 Cromwell, Freshbrook Tel: 486671 or Chris Carter, 8 Turnham Green, Freshbrook, Tel: 45722. Alternatively, visit Freshbrook Community Centre and fill in a form. There is a small entry fee of .50p
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A start has been made on building a Doctors surgery at Freshbrook, behind the Dentist which was completed recently at the Village Centre. At SHAW, a Doctor recently received Planning Permission to locate a temporary surgery close to the site for Shaw Village Centre on Ramleaze Drive. He should be ready for patients by early autumn.
Event Diary
All Girls aged 14 or over are welcome to The Community Diary has been introduced to join our new Girls Group in the Community prevent local events from clashing and to Suite at the Link Centre - Tuesday 7-9.30pm advise local community groups when townwide Come and have a chat, talk about and do events will be going on, so that you can things that boys usually stop you doing when plan ahead. If you or your group are gettthey're around. More information from ing an event underway, please let me know Nicky Baker at the Link on 871212 ext 234. so that I can tell other people. Call Nicky Baker on 871212 ext 234
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What's your most pressing worry? Is it whether you can afford a holiday abroad this year or possible redundancy or a serious illness, but we still have unemployment pay and the Health Service to fall back on. Some people in the world have other worries, like 'Where's the next meal coming from?' 'Can I get my sick baby to hospital in time when it's a week's walk to get there?' 'What will happen to the land if there's no rain again this year?' It's not easy for us to put ourselves in the place of people the other side of the world, when our own problems loom so large, but that's what some of us tried to Freshbrook Senior Youth Club needs nutty do last week at a meeting of the West people (of adult disposition) to help out Swindon Ecumenical Justice and Peace Group. on Friday nights. Anyone interested in a And we did it by playing a game called fun night out 2 or 3 times a month should 'Progress?' Not very serious you may think, ring Jill Kelly on 870729 ********************** but it helped us to understand a bit better On Easter weekend Toothill Y.C. held a the plight of landless labourers with very mamoth 74 hour sponsored Pool Marathon in an low earnings, whose only way to make any attempt to raise funds for the club. Eleven progress in life isto borrow money at such youngsters took part and all managed to 15 high rates of interest that failure to pay means one member of the family(in the game) the 74 hours with very little sleep Mark Brown managed to win the greatest will die Some players did manage to progress but only those with good 'contacts' and with number of games, therefore, winning the enough money to buy or bribe their way up trophy originally held by Dave Cleary. Through the dedication of its members the ladder. In discussion most of us wanted to and with help from Nat West Bank,Anchor hange the rules of the game so that players Butter, the Toot & Whistle Pub, The Fruit could help each other to progress more Basket and the Swindon Youth Assembly, the easily. But the rules of life are harder Club managed to raise £300. to change. By the end of the evening all of us wanted to know more about how we can We at the Link Youth Centre are hoping help people like those in the game who to get a body of volunteers to organise our have no hope of making any progress. fund raising. This can take as little or as Organisations like the World Developmuch time as you like. It will probably take ment Movement can help to keep us informed the form of car boot sales. ,special events, about what can be done. And future subjects organising a stall in the Mall Area of the at the Justice and Peace Group will give Link Centre on a once a month basis. us more ideas - they include the Third The money raised will go into Youth World Debt, Life Style, the Inner City, and the country of Brazil. One practical Centre funds and this will help subsidise Youth Centre discos, events and activities, thing that members of the group are already doing is writing letters about help to buy new equipment and keep present equipment in repair. If anyone is interested non-violent prisoners of conscience, and can spare an hour or two a week, please through Amnesty International. contact Joan Miller or Jo Marchment, WednesMeetings of the group are held once day, Thursday, 12-3pm or 7-10 pm. Thursday a month in Freshbrook. If you'd like to evening, Tel: 871212 Ext.229. know more contact Jean Flory on 770217.
Volunteers
On reading the March 'Link' I was interested to see that you were going to make it a 'Wall Newspaper' Are there any readers who remember the 'Wall Newspaper' which was the Brainchild of one of the 'Sunday Gang' at the 'Welcome Club' which was based in the East St Co-op Hall, in the mid-19401 s. It was a Club for the Forces and War Workers and apart from the Organiser and his assistant, was run voluntarily, mostly by clerks from the G.W.R. who gave up all their spare time to turn it into a warm and friendly place for those who were away from home. The 'Wall Newspaper' helped tremendously to keep us in touch with articles,letters, photographs and occasionally poetry from some of our members. Norman Liddiard along with David (Sherlock) Holmes started it, incidently David had a glorious singing voice, then Norman moved onto other things, 'Sherlock' took charge, along with Marjorie Fisher, as his assistant. Remember egg sandwiches, made with dried egg powder and fruit slab cake. We had some great times, concert parties and outings to Castle Coombe where we took Urns full of tea and sandwiches and cake. I wonder if any of the following remember those days. I know at least 3 of our members are sadly no longer with us, but are 'Winkle', Ray Bennett, Johnny White Len Trevett, Jean King, Margaret Richards around. I know 'Red' Thomas, Jean Skince and Bet Axby are still in Swindon, as I still see them occasionlly. I wonder how many of the old 'Sundy Gang' are still around, and still have happy memories of those otherwise Sad Days, when we did not mind what we did to help others. This is 'Cinders' signing off, with my Best Wishes for any of the Old Gang who are still around. Cynthia F. Hyde (nee 'Cinders'Axton).
Drummers The GWR wants 11 year olds or older to play drums in the band. Ring Pam Pixton to arrange an audition. Tel: 695317.
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Friday 17th JulyWednesday 13th August WEST SWINDON LIBRARY LINK CENTRE An Exhibition showing the development of Swindon's Western Expansion over the last ten years and before when the area was in the planning stage. A major contribution to the display will be made by Thamesdown Borough Council who have been responsible for the growth of West Swindon, including the provision of many of the community facilities. The Exhibition will display many photographs of historical interest along with photos' of community groups in action. A photo' quiz will also test your knowledge of West Swindon. Sponsors for the Exhibition include: Hanimex Ltd., Fuji Films, Carrefour, Dixons- West Swindon, Sandfords DIY, Freshbrook TakeAway, Cut 'n Dry at Freshbrook Centre The Exhibition is organised by The 10th Birthday Organising Group.
FIRST FAMILYFlRST BABY Ten years ago Terry and Teresa Davis were the proud parents of the first baby born in Toothill. A decade later, the Davis family still live in the same house in Markenfield and Janice is a lively pupil at Toothill School. The Davis family would be the first to agree that a few changes have taken place since they arrived.
CAN YOUR CHILD STAND ON ITS OWN TWO FEET AND HANDS? At TUMBLE TOTS we know that the physical and mental development of young children is very much determined by their environment. TUMBLE TOTS has been especially designed to help young children in these all-important years, to carefully guide and encourage them as they discover and learn coordination of movement, and through the apparatus specifically designed for young TUMBLE TOTS to learn how to achieve new and rewarding skills. As an introduction, your child's first TUMBLE TOTS lesson is absolutely free. So if you'd like to know more about TUMBLE TOTS, come along to Freshbrook Community Centre on Mon days or the Link Centre on Thursdays or telephone 24287 for more information.
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NO THANK YOU A Community Centre has been returned to Thamesdown Council to run. The volunteer management committee of the Upper Shaw Farm Centre, Westlea decided that things were just not going rightfor them and reckoned the Council could do a better job of hiring out the centre. Their decision was determined by the out of the way location of the centre, a lack of interest by the community at large and falling numbers on the committee. The Upper Shaw Farm Centre can now be booked by telephoning 26161 ext 3176.
COME & MAKE MONEY The next CHARITY MARKET STALLS day at the Link Centre is on Saturday June 28th between 10 am - 2 pm. The previous stalls have raised as much as £500 between them each time. If your group would like a stall for July 26th it needs to be booked during the week beginning 30th June. Please ring Nicky Baker or Sarah Jennings for more details 871212 Ext. 234.
MY THANKS Mrs. Mary McCann of Bodiam Drive would like to express her grateful thanks to all her friends and neighbours for the messages of condolence, the beautiful floral tributes and the support received after the recent sad loss of her dear husband Jim.
NEW MAN IN TOWN Geoff Bender is the new Neighbourhood Worker employed by Thamesdown Council in the Toothill area. Geoff comes to West Swindon after many years living and working in London. His first task as Neighbourhood Worker is to get to know the area and he will be visiting community groups and contacting people involved with the community. To contact him ring 613183 or 26161 ext.3191.
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As part of the West Swindon Tenth Anniversary Celebrations, Tooth!!! Church will be holding a Festival from 25th to 28th June. There will be displays of photos, flowers, and objects showing the life of the church and its involvement in the local community over the past ten years.
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For those who don't know the church, it is situated in Toothill Village Centre, next to the 'Toot and Whistle' Pub, and will be open at the following times:Wed, Thurs, Friday 25th-27th June - 10am-8pm Sat 28th June - 10 am - 5 pm. Teas will be served each day from 3.00 - 5.00 Do come and enjoy this festival with us
CHURCHLINES For times of services and other information regarding WestSwindon Churches, contact ANGLICAN-METHODIST-URC-BAPTIST Church Office, Oliver Tomkins School Tel: 874221 WESTLEA CHURCH, Tel: 872882 FRESHBROOK EVANGELICAL CHURCH Tel: 694157/695012 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Tel: 874400
NEWCOMERS If you have just moved into a brand new house in West Swindon look out for Pam Pixton, Thamesdown Council's Arrivals Officer. She brings a very useful booklet 'Welcome to West Swindon', streets,maps, bus time-tables and a wealth of information for the newcomer. But if you have moved to a house that has already been lived in, please could you con -tact Pam because she does not always know what is happening in the established roads.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR Keeping in touch with people moving in and out of established streets is very diff-icult and its a problem for newcomers as well. Pam comments,"If you are new and everybody around has lived in the street for ages, it can be quite difficult breaking down barriers and making friends. It would be very helpful if people could tip me off when a new person or family arrives. Better still, it would be great if neighbours could pop round to we!-come the newcomers. I can supply the 'We!-come' information and hopefully more friend-ly contacts can be made in the community". Contact Pam on 26161 Ext 3191 or via Nicky Baker at the Link on 871212 Ext.234.
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The 'Unigate' West Swindon 10th Anniversary Run is onl;y four weeks away on SUNDAY 6th JULY. If you have not entered yet, then now is the time to do so. Entries are limited so don't miss out on this opportunity to take part in this first ever run to be staged in West Swindon. The run is organised by the Swindon Road Runners Club as part of the West Swindon 10th Anniversary celebrations. In recognition of this, all who complete the run will receive a commemorative certificate and medal. The run starts at 11am from Lydiard Park, where there are changing, showering and refreshment facilities. It will follow a lOkilometre course around West Swindon - from Lydiard, through Grange Park, under the underpass next to the Holbe ins, along Rowton Heath Way, past Oliver Tomkins School and Edington Close, past the Link, up the hill past St. Peters Church into Shaw and round to the park. Entry forms for the adult run can be obtained from R. Cleverley, 2 Wakefield Close, Freshbrook. CHILDRENS FUN RUN Earlier on Sunday 6th July there will be a child rens Fun Run for all under 16s on a 1 mile course around Lydiar Park. Entry will be on the day only at the Registration Point outside the Visitor's Centre at Lydiard. Free entry for the first 50 and £1 per entry after that up to a limit of 100. Registration starts at 8.30am, so get there early before entries close. We are grateful for support from 'Unigate Dairy' and 'Total Fitness' Sports Shop
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Thursday 19th Freshbrook Community Centre stalls - cakes, toys, bric-a-brac, books. t forget to bring the children ready for the kpm Junior Disco including selecting two y Dress Competition. Refreshments Butterfly Princesses and Pages, one for the 5-8 age range and one for the 8-12 year olds SATURDAY 28th JUNE 2.30pm 7.3Opm Senior Youth Disco with choosing the icraft stalls, Refreshments, toys, books, Carnival Queen, aged 13-18 years. drens games, treasure hunt, wobbly bikes, Saturday 21st June Freshbrook School Field try dance display, GWR Majorettes.
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PLA YGROUP FETE hill Farm Playgroup are holding their big D SUMMER FETE at Toothill Farm, Bodiam e on Saturday 5th July, 2pm. Attractions: Competition for under 3's - SOp entry for competition; Pony rides, Tin Can Alley, Stall, Refreshments, Ice Creams, Handicraft 1, score a goal competition, Treasure Trove lots more.
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1pm Judging of Floats by the Mayor & Mayoress of Thamesdown at the rear of Freshbrook shops followed by a Grand Tour of Freshbrook up Worsley Road, down Liskeard Way, right into Gainsborough Way, left along Rowton Heath Way back to the Village centre. 1.30pm Opening of Fun Day by Commander Edwards, Commandant, R.A.F. Lynham 1.4Opm Sullivan School of Dance Display
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.P.S-Western Area (Swindon) Play Schemebe running for 14 weeks during the summer ays in the Community Suite at the Link re. 1 be running 1lam-3pm daily Monday 28th to Friday 22nd August inclusive. Activity include games, arts & crafts, puppet shows, sure hunts, trips out, tuck shop etc. is no need to book - just turn up at 11am; a packed lunch or some money to buy someChildren and Adults welcome. More mation from Sarah Jennings or Nicky Baker 1212 ext 2314.
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THE COMMUNITY DIARY is now in its third month andis going well. I would like to thank those people who have used the diary and en-courage them and others to continue to do so. The diary posters are made up on a monthly basis, so if you have any events on in July please advise me by the middle of June so that it can be advertised. Nicky Baker, Community Activities Assistant, Link Centre. Tel: 871212 Ext.234. *****FOR SALE***** CARAVAN-5 berth with 15 foot awning; Fridge Toilet/Washroom. All good condition and in working order. £850 OAK REFECTORY TABLE. £100 Tel: 694723 Thurs. only. II The Holbeins, FK. ** *** CHILDS ( 4/ 5 yrs) BMX BIKE with stabilisers £8. Tel: 872282
NSPPC he collection at the West Swindon District entre on Saturday 26th April realised a otal of £306.44. Many thanks to all those ho contributed. e are looking for volunteers for two forthcoming events:House-to-house 22nd June - 5th July 1986 Flag Day in Swindon 13th September 1986
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CYCLE SAFETY The Wiltshire County Council Road Safety Department are arranging courses of cycle training during the school summer holiday per-iod. Children wishing to take part must be 9 and have a roadworthy cycle. At the end of the training period there will be a test of both the practical skills and the Highway Code. ose children who reach the required standard will be awarded a ROSPA Certificate and Badge. Courses will be held at the following venues: Monday 18th - Thursday 21st August Toothill Primary School, Stokesay Drive,T/Hill 10.00 - 11.30 am. Freshbrook Primary School, Worsley Road 1.30 - 3.00 pm. If you would like your child to take part in one of these schemes please ring Mr.Wall on 822456 by 11th July. TOOTHILL RESIDENTS
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All residents of Toothill are cordially invited to attend this Annual General Meeting. It is very important that a good representation of the Toothill community attends inorder to elect a new Management Committee to run the building in the next year. FRESHBROOK RESIDENTS FRESHBROOK VILLAGE GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 9th JULY 8p.m.
All residents of Freshbrook and Grange Park are memebers of the Freshbrook Village Group. residents organisation. You are invited to the AGM to hear of the activities of the FVG in the community, including management of your community centre and to elect a new Executive Committee. It is crucial that as many residents try to come. TO ADVERTISE IN THE LINK TELEPHONE 872282
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COUNCILLOR LINE UP In tne annual May elections for seats on Thamesdown Council, 7 candidates stood for two places in the Toothill Ward which includes Westlea and Shaw and ten put up for 3 seats in the Freshbrook Ward. In Toothill, Tony Free and Bob Wearn were elected and at Freshbrook, Simon Cor don, Martin Leighfield and Bob Pixton were successful. Below is a listing of all councillors representing the two wards in West Swindon. TOOTHILL, WESTLEA & SHAW Thamesdown Borough Council Tony Free, Toothill Farmhouse, Bodiam Drive, Toothill. Tel: 33623 Ricky Midwinter, 4 Anglesey Close, Westlea. Tel: 873537 Bob Wearn, 20 Bradenham Road, Freshbrook. Tel: 871536 Wiltshire County Council Alan Winmill, 1 The Holbeins, Freshbrook. Tel: 875129
Thamesdown Borough Council FRESHBROOK (including Grange Park) Simon Cordon, la Park Lane, Swindon. Tel: 47626 Martin Leighfield, 29 Lambert Close, Freshbrook. Tel: 692305 Bob Pixton, 12 Lambert Close, Freshbrook. Tel: 695317 Simon Cordon - as above Wiltshire County Council
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A local councillor has been elected to a toD post on Thamesdown Council. As a resident since 1978 and a councillor represent- ing West Swindon., since March 1981, Ricky Midwinter has risen rapidly to become Deputy Leader of the Council. During his time on the Council Ricky has been influential in getting community centres built at Toothill, Fresh-brook and Westlea and is currently arguing the case for Doctors surgeries at Shaw (successfully) and Toothill (still to be decided upon). Commenting on his rise, Ricky said "It's a reflection of the support from people in West Swindon on a wide range of issues. I greatly appreciate this backing; I hope I can continue to serve the people of West Swindon and Thamesdown". As Deputy Leader of unsettled Thames-down, trying to hold on to its wide provision of services and successful economic growth in the face of rate-capping and economic uncert-ainty, Ricky has an exciting and challenging time ahead.
NEW ROOM
Complete and in use is the new Commun-ity Room at Westlea School. Built at a cost of over ÂŁ60,000, by Thamesdown Council the room will provide a pleasant meeting place for groups in the centre of Westlea. Pictured here in the building stage, the room will re-place the temporary centre - The Sunshine Room, seen in the background - which has served Westlea since 1980. To book the new room ring 26161 Ext.3176.
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Copy for publication to: Roger Ogle, 13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook Janice Oliver, 10 Rochester Cl. Toothill Nick Jansen, 6 Moresby Cl., Westlea
June 1986
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the newsletter of the freshbrook village group residents organisation
*FUN -DAY '86* SATURDAY 21st JUNE
FUN DAY - 1984
DISCOS THURSDAY 19th JUNE
JUNIOR DISCO 4pm; 5-12 years Choosing the Butterfly Princesses and Pages, one from the 5-8 age group and one from the 8-12 age group
SENIOR DISCO 7.30pm; 13s up Choosing the Carnival Queen
STALLS
Freshbrook Friendship Club Freshbrook Parent & Toddlers Freshbrook Playgroup GWR Majorettes Freshbrook Youth Club Freshbrook Brownies Junction 16 Drama Club Freshbrook Church Offspring Oliver Tomkins Under 5s Freshbrook School and Commercial Stalls
DANCE
21st June 8pm in Freshbrook Community Centre with Carey Ball & Country Choice Tickets £1.50 on the Door Licensed Bar. Put the Jeans and Check Shirt and Come on Down.
For the fourth year, Freshbrook's Annual Mid-Summer Event will be a great day of FUN for the community. Residents from all over West Swindon and especially from Freshbrook and Grange Park are invited to join at Freshbrook School Field. Programmes .25p; Admission .25p PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 1pm
Judging of Floats by the Mayor & Mayoress of Thamesdown, behind the Freshbrook shops followed by a Carnival Procession led by the GWR Majorettes and the Link Centre's Big Bear Lincoln. The Route is up Worsley Road, down Liskeard Way, right into Gainsborough Way, left at the roundabout and along Rowton Heath Way to Freshbrook Centre. All proceeds from the collection en route will be donated to the West Swindon Family Project and the Cancer & Leukemia in Children Movement. Please give generously.
1.30pm Opening of Freshbrook Fun Day by Commander Edwards, Commanding Officer, RAE Lynham. Please bring lots of money to spend on the community group stalls''''' 1.40pm Sullivan School of Dance Display 2.00pm Judo Display 2.20pm GWR Majorettes 3.00pm Arizona Rangers Showteam Shoot-Out 3.30pm Fancy Dress Competition Judging. Come Dressed Ready. 4.00prn Baby Competition Judging. Entry Forms from Freshbrook Community Centre. Lucky Programme Draw & Raffle Draw - Top prize Black & White TV & Lots more 8.00pm Grand Country & Western Dance. Time to Relax!!!
S CARNIVAL FLOAT WINNERS 1984 & 1985 - THE CHILDREN & STAFF OF FRESHBROOK PLAYGROUP
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:ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 9th JULY, 8 p.m. FRESHBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE, FRESHBROOK VILLAGE CENTRE All residents of Freshbrook, including Grange Park, are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Freshbrook Village Group. The FVG, established in 1979, acts as the Residents Association for the area and takes up issues of concern amongst residents of Freshbrook with outside bodies that affect the area, i.e. Wiltshire County Council & Thamesdown Council. It is also responsible for the management of Freshbrook Community Centre, which is used by over 2,000 people every week who come to the 16 or so community groups, the Turnpike Licensed Club and Cuppas Community Cafe. The Annual General Meeting is a chance to hear a report of the FVGs work and to elect Officers and a new Executive Committee to run the Freshbrook Village Group for the next year. "I would ask as many residents of Freshbrook to come to the AGM and would encourage those with a concern for the community to consider joining the Executive Committee." Pauline Frewin, Chair., Freshbrook Village Group
LUNCH CLUB
After a bit of a lull in attendance, the Freshbrook Senior Citizens Luncheon Club is building up again. Why not come along for a 3 course meal which will cost only £l.25p. We meet on Monday and Friday at 12.30pm in the Freshbrook Community Centre.
• Freshbrook Youth Club WE MEET EVERY FRIDAY FROM 7.30p.m TO 10.00p.m. IF YOU'RE KICKING YOUR HEELS WITH NOTHING ELSE TO DO CHECK US OUT.
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Freshbrook Village Centre is nearly complete. The removal of our temporary community centre left a great scar. This is now being replaced by a pedestrian 'piazza' in front of the new centre. The design is a result of Freshbrook Village Groups negotiations and arguements with Thamesdown Council which started way back in 1983i!!
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FREE PLA YSCHEME OPEN TO ALL 5-12 YEARS Mon. 28th July - Fri 22nd Aug. Games, Arts & Crafts, Puppet Show, Treasure Hunt, Games, Trips, Tuck Shop and lots more. Come along at 11am, Link Centre. Bring Your own Lunch. Info, from Sarah or Nicky on 871212 ext 234.
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TOOTHILL • FRESHBROOK • WESTLEA • SHAW
KNOCK-DOWN SCHOOL A disturbing report presented to the Schools sub-Committee of Wiltshire county Council suggests children living in Grange Park should be schooled at a "re-locatable" building on the Westlea School site. A site designated for a primary school in Grange Park, next to Greendown was not put into use a few years ago; Costains have now built houses on it. The County now seem to think that numbers at Freshbrook School will rise to an unacceptably high level between now and 1990, i.e. 800 by September 1987 and rising. However, under the new Access to Information Act, the report does not indicate what other reports they have used to arrive at the numbers. The Council is not in favour of acquiring another site, though none is available in Grange Park. The County Council believe that numbers of children will drop back by year 2000 and there will be surplus buildings. Hence they are looking into using a 'semi-mobile' building providing hall, toilets, and offices which would be surrounded by paired mobile classrooms. When use of the buildings reduces, the school would be moved to Swindon's northern expansion! The report makes no mention of the distance parents would have to travel from Grange Park miles - or the to Westlea - betweenand 1* traffic congestion on Langstone Way, Westlea caused by the many parents who will use cars.
Summer pong Would any residents of West Swindon who experience the annual 'smell' which wafts across the area each summer from the surrounding fields please contact Alan Winmill County Councillor), 1 The Holbeins, Freshbrook tel: 875129. More complaints are needed before the problem can be investigated.
ROYAL WEDDING - 23rd JULY AT THE TOOT AND WHISTLE
John & Linda Scully would like all West Swindon residents to join them for a Barbeque and Disco. There's also an Andy & Fergie Lookalike Competition. Children's Fun starts at 6pm, Adults Barbeque and Disco from 8pm.
GOLD CARD Thamesdown Council have introduced a special scheme for people receiving Unemploy-ment or Supplementary Benefit, Family Income Supplement or Housing Benefit. You AND nonearning dependants(wives, husband and children) receive a GOLD CARD which gives low cost access to a wide range of recreation and leisure activities in Thamesdown. Swimming, Ice Skat-ing, Squash etc., for only 25p a visit. The GOLD CARD costs nothing and you can get details from the Link Centre, Oasis or 1-4, Euclid Street, Swindon.
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by Sidney Ball. The Swindon Western Expansion has taken in much of Lydiard Tregoze and some of Lydiard Millicent. Hundreds of families now live in what was previously LYDIARD, a place-name so old that nobody knows its derivation. The most likely meaning is 'a gap under the hills'. There are several other places in England and in Wales with the name Lydiard, or a similar name; nearly all these are under a hill or hills. Through the centuries there have been many spellings of our Lydiard. In Doomesday Book, published just 900 years ago (1086), Lydiard Tregoze was LEDIAR and Lydiard Millicent was LIDIARDE. The many other different spellings have included Lidgeard, Lydyerd, Lidiart, Luydearc Liddiard, Luddyard and Lidewert. These varied spellings of placenames - and of surnames - occured in bygone times when few people could read or write. The clerks often took down writings dictated to them; they spelt names as these sounded. The most unusual name for Lydiard that I have seen is LADYHART. This is from a docu-ment dated 'the twenty-first year of the reign of King Edward'. As this was Edward I, the year would be 1293. The spelling L adart looks odd to us; but say it out loud, and it sounds like Lydiard. We can imagine the clerk in 1293 writ-ing down what he thought the correct spelling. So, although you did not know it, many of you live in LADYHART
St. Mary,s in Lydiard Park Come and join us for our 'AT HOME' on Saturday 16th August - ll.00am to 7.00pm and Sunday 17th August - ll.00am to 6.00pni. Take this opportunity to visit this lovely old but living church with all the treasures and floral decorations to see and enjoy. There will be many varied stalls including Handicrafts, Homemade Cakes etc., White Eleph-ant to interest you. Refreshments will be available all day in the newly converted stable. ALL WILL BE VERY WELCOME
For sale Pye Stereo Music System(needs new stylus,) good working order. £25ono Moulinex Filter Coffee Maker New(boxed,unwanted gift) £9. Childs Velvet Dress, Purple with white lace trimmings(worn twice, as new)Age 8-10 years. £8 ono Tel: 871683 Hitachi Music Centre, Dolby system, powerful Speakers (Turntable needs attention hence price) A real bargain. £50.ono. Tel: 485608
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LINK ARTS FILM SOCIETY Commencing this summer our first programme of films is being promoted in aid of the 10th Ann-iversary Celebrations of West Swindon. All films commence at 7.30pm in the theatre. Membership of the society is 50p, and entrance prices are L1.00!75 p (concs). Membership cards can be obtained from the Arts Studios and are valid until March 1987. Friday 18th July CHARIOTS OF FIRE(A) - this hugely successful film te lis the story of two men, one motivated by God, the other driven by pe pdice, who strive for Olympic gold medals in the1920's
WHY NOT TRY ONE OF OUR DELICIOUS CURRIES FOR A CHANGE? HAVE YOU HAD ONE OF OUR BIG BEEFBURGERS? THEY'RE GREAT. NO NEED TO GO TO TOWN FOR A PIZZA. WE BAKE, TO ORDER, ITALIAN STYLE. JUST ASK FOR YOUR FAVOURITE TOPPING - MAGNIFICO OPEN MON - SAT 11.30am - 2.30pm; 4.30pm - 11pm CAR PARK 'A' WEST SWINDON CENTRE 'PHONE ORDERS WELCOME - 870455
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Greendown Group The new Greendown Playgroup would like to thank all the Mums and children who came to our Puppet Show on 23rd June. We were overwhelmed by how many turned up. Thank you for coming, we hope you enjoyed the show, despite the noise and will come again.
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WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN. On Thursday 19th June Councillor Mrs.M. Grime,Chair of the School Sub-Committee, offically opened SHAW RIDGE SCHOOL. After touring the school she unveiled a plate to commemorate the ocassion. It was a special day, as Mr. K. Burke (Headmaster) took over the school exactly one year ago. So to celebrate, a special birthday cake had been prepared. After the cake cuttin ceremony and being presented with a bouquet, Mrs. Grime presented each child with a small commemorative plate. This was the second special event within a week for Robin Cousins came to the school the previous week to accept a cheque for £20 raised by the children for SPORT AID, by a Fun Ride/Run event. This is Lydia's report of that evening. THE SPONSORED RUN! by Lydia of Shaw Ridge School.
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It was the Friday before the holiday. The In-fants were doing a bike ride and the Juniors had to do eight laps running. It was a hot day and there was a lot of parents and friends. It was for the Ethiopia Appeal, Sport Aid. I was running with Emma. The mothers ticked the number we were on as we went by so they kn we had done the whole eight laps. Before we started running we had a photo taken. Then w started. Feed the world and Deborah and Rach Mallows were on the tape recorder while we were running. After the run we had orange juice. I had two glasses of it. Anna dropped m certificate in because I went too early.
Badminton A new badminton club will be starting at Greendown School on Tuesday evenings. For further information contact J. Bradshaw on 870864.
Swindon & district Community Health Council "YES, YOUR LOCAL CHC NEEDS YOU" Community Health Councils are independ-ent statutory bodies that provide a means of representing the local community's interests in health issues to those responsible for managing the National Health Service, and that local community includes you If you feel that Swindon and District Community Health Council has not been per-forming this task effectively, then it is, of course, partly the CHC's fault for not getting individuals, voluntary groups and the community in general, sufficiently involved in its work. But communication is a two-way process and we need you to let us know what your health needs are and what you think of your local health service. This is particularly vital in a new and expanding area such a West Swidon where after the devel-opment of health services falls behind the grow-th of the population. So, if you want to talk about a paarticular health issue, contact Andrew Stevens, the secret-ary of your local CHC now - Tel:31088.
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The "Pot Rurri of Ent -tànmeit held at the Link Centre on May 24th raised approx. £170. The specialised equipment fund for the childrens wards of P.M.H. now stands at about £300. We have spent £250 on an Oxygen Percent-age Meter and it is hoped that a presentation will be held during July.
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LINK CENTRE NEWS Its back-by popular demand Lincolns summer camp Lincoln has recalled his intrepid band of Activity Leaders in readiness for 4 action packed weeks of non-stop fun. IT'S BETTER - Lincoln has trained his staff in a whole range of activities and sports. You'll be able to join in just about every indoor game and pursuit you can think of. MESSAGE FOR MUMS AND DADS There will seperate camps for 5 - 8's and 9's 14's from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks starting Monday 28th July. Each camp is divided into small groups with each child under the supervision of our trained Activity Leaders. The camps are from 10 am to 3.30 pm including a supervised lunch with videos and cartoons from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. Children may bring their own lunch, but there's a special LINK LUNCH (Burger, Chips and a Drink for just £1.25)
BOOKING Last year the camps were full for almost every session and advance booking is therefore recommended to guarantee a place. Bookings can be made Link Centre Main Reception from 9 am to 10 am daily. WEEK 1 Monday 28th July - Friday it it 4th Aug WEEK 2 " WEEK 3 " 11th " " " 18th " WEEK 4
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Sunday Pharmacy The Ashington Way Pharmacy now opens on SUNDAYS. Opening Hours: Mon-Fri. 8.30am6pm; Sat. 8.30am-Midday; Sunday 1 1.3Oam-l2.30
Summer Cubs & Scouts
Toothill Councillors present a petition calling for a Doctor in Toothill
Westlea Cubs and Scouts will be running activities all summer long. Scouts on Tuesdays 7-9pm Cubs 6.15-7.45pm Wednesdays. Contact Terry Baker on 872640. FOR SALE GOLF BALL TYPEWRITER. V.G.C. MACLAREN LIE-BACK BUGGY. £20 Tel: 872282
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Sept.1986 No.57
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When you open this Link you will that some of the type has been reduced to quite a small size. We apologise for this. In order to get everything in we have had to go smaller. As our costs rise because we keep printing more copies to keep up with new house occupations, we will have to use the small typeface more. Your views would be welcomed.
TOOTHILL S FRESHBROOK • WESTLEA S SHAW
Minister visits West Swindon
0 /051 The new Secretary of State for Education Kenneth Baker made a flying visit to Freshbrook School in July. He was conductedon a tour by Mrs. Barker, Headteacher, and officials from the County Council. Mr. Baker is pictured here with Andrea Lowe who explained the work she was doing doing on a computer. On arrival, Mr. Baker's car swept by a group of angryresidents at the school gates. They wanted to express their concern at the size of the school and the need for permanent buildings. Mr. Baker, when leaving, said he was "very impressed" by the work of the children and the dedication of the staff at Freshbrook School, but he acknowledged that it was the largest he had ever seen.
NUMBERS PROBLEM
SHAW RESIDENTS
THE SHAW RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION The problem of overcrowding at Freshinvites all residents of the enlarged Shaw brook School is the subject of consultation to an Exhibition of plans, photographs and meetings to take place during September. modelsrelating to the development of our Councillors and Officers of Wiltshire County Council will be meeting Governors of Fresharea. This informal event will take place brook, Oliver Tomkins and Westlea Schools on FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER, 7pm-9pm & SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER, 10am-.4pm to discuss how children can be accommodated. AT SHAW CHURCH, which is close to the A parent's consultation meeting is being roundabout connecting Roughmoor Way, Cartplanned but as The Link went to press no wright Drive & Nine Elms. Drop in with date could be confirmed. Parents should the family, learn about the future for our contact Governors of schools, local councommunity, meet your neighbours. Ring Eric cillors or the Education Department on 33531 Masters on 874282 for more information. to find out the time and venue of a meeting. A General Practioner has started a surgery in Shaw. Dr. Godbole will be based in a temporary building on Ramleaze Drive until a permanent surgery is built at Shaw Village Centre in about 18 months time. Dr. Godbole would welcome patients who want to register with him.
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CRAFTS EXHIBITION TootLeaBrOOk Women's Institute present an Exhibition of Crafts by local resdents at the Link Centre Library from Thursday 11th to Tuesday 23rd September. TootLeaBrook W.I. meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the Community Room, Toothill School at 7.30pm. Further information-Tel: 611845. IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Photographs of your children or the whole family make delightful presents for friends and relations. Taken in your own home at moderate cost. Ring 872282.
BRIDAL WEAR MADE JUST FOR YOU Good references and beautiful photographs as proof of good workmanship. Prices depend on work involved. Ring Angela Walklate on 872612.
A new activity for 3-5 year olds (and their parents), is starting in West Swindon. Music for Fun is about Drama, Dance, Music and Nursery Rhymes to help children develop the creative sense - and enjoy themselves at the same time. Classes are starting all around the area. Telephone Lynda Bailey on 872866 or look out for the posters.
Church Lines For times of services and otherinformation regarding West Swindon Churches, contact: ANGLICANMETHOD1STURCBAPT1ST ChUrCh Office, Tel: 874221 WESTLEA CHURCH, Tel: 872822 FRESHBROOK EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Tel: 694157/695012 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Tel: 874400
So what about Jesus
Does SO? How did you read that - did you put a comma after " " Jesus change life or is he irrelevant? John Allen might surprise you with his answer. He'll be at Westlea Church sharing our second birthday on 14th September at 10.45 am in Westlea School. WESTLEA SUNDAY SCHOOL new session on September 7th with games, quizzes, music We start a to help the children meet Jesus. Phone 872822 for info. and stories
MANY THANKS Sincere thanks to all the kind mothers of the under 2's creche for the lovely gift and good wishes, and my grateful thanks to Nicky, Sarah and Andrea for the support received during my short stay with the Link. I shall miss the children dreadfully. I love them all. Margaret Kent.
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The Royal Wedding in July was a reason for community gettogethers across West Swindon. People emerged from their houses and discovered that it was fun to organise an event together. Pictured here are members of Toothill Community Centre Lunch Club toasting the T.V. picture of Andy and Fergie. The residents of Turnham Green, FreshbroOk also had a great time.
GREENDOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL AN INVITATION TO AN OPEN EVENING Wednesday, 17th September from 6.00pm An opportunity to look around and find out more about: Adult Education classes (enrolment during the evening) Computing Creative and Performing Arts Sports, Youth Centre, Workshops
and anything you're interested in starting. Greendown Community School, Grange Park Way, Grange Park, West Swindon Tel: 874224
thank you w.a.s.p.s. Just a note to say a very big 'THANK YOU' to all of you who helped to keep a large number of children occupied druing the course of the WASPS playscheme at the Link Centre. We could'nt have managed without you and we hope you enjoyed yourselves despite the amount of energy the playscheme must have taken out of you - special thanks to Dawn, Suzanne, Mary, Lisa and Shirley for the time you put into the planning - who's willing for next year ??? From Sarah and Nicky.
new playgroup A group of mums have been meeting since last summer in an attempt to start a Playgroup and Mother & Toddler Group in the Oliver Tomkins Schools catchment area. This has proved quite a challenge as there are no suitable buildings in the area. We have therefore had to raise fll,500 in order to buy, site and equip a second-hand temporary building on the corner of Kiln Park near the British Telecom and Parks Depots, off Rowton Heath Way. ÂŁ8,500 has already been raised and planning permission obtained so that we are ready to site the building as soon as the lease has been signed(hopefully at the end of September). There will still be a lot of work to do, preparing and equiping, but we are aiming to open in early November. Much has already been done but we now need:I) Children: Please send name, address and date of birth to me. Preference will be given to children resident in the Oliver Tomkins Schools catchment area or with brothers or sisters at the school. Parents will be invited to an important meeting in late September, 2) Adults : especially those with building, plumbing and decorating skills. The building is just a shell and needs partitions, decorating and plumbing. We hope the parents will help but would love to hear from anyone else with time on their hands. 3) A Supervisor : We invite applications for the post of Playgroup Supervisor from suitably qualified and experienced people. Since the Playgroup is to be associated with the Oliver Tomkins C of E Schools it is hoped that the Supervisor will be in sympathy with the Christian aims of the school though not necessarily Anglican. We plan to open 5 sessions initially and propose to pay ÂŁ1.75 per hour (to be confirmed). We will interview and appoint in October so that the successful applicant can be involved in the final preparations. Please send applications to me by the end of September or contact me for more details if required. Mrs. Alison Price, I, Brandon Close Grange Park, Freshbrook Tel: 870244.
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The Exhibition to mark West Swindon's Ten Years during July and August was a tremendous success. Opened by the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Thamesdown, Councillor and Mrs. Percy Jeffries, the display showed how West Swindon was conceived and built. About 600 photographs showed schools, churches, and community groups and people who work locally. It is estimated that over 5,000 people visited the Exhibition and as a spin-off the West Swindon Library signed up over 100 new members. The 10th Birthday Organising Group would like to thank all who visited and all the local businesses which helped with sponsorship of the Exhibition.
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The West Swindon 10th Birthday Fun Run in July was a great success. Organised by Swindon Roadrunners, nearly 200 men and women turned Out on a Sunday morning to run a circular 10 kilometre course from Lydiard Park, through Grange Park, Freshbrook, Toothill, Westlea and Shaw. The adults race was preceeded by a childrens run around the Park. About 80 kids including teams from Westlea Guides and the GWR Majorettes (pictured) enjoyed themselves greatly.
st.john,s ambulance This newly formed Division now meet in the community Suite LINK CENTRE every Wednesday at 8.00pm. Anyone interested in joining this Division please contact A.Duffield on Swindon 611845.
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I am investigating the need for and the possibilities of setting up an after-school care group for children(aged 5-12 years) of working parents in Freshbrook and Grange Park. Anyone interested in using and running the club should contact Aileen Matthews on 874511.
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vacancy There is a vacancy for a sessional Youth Worker at Freshbrook Youth Club on Friday evenings. Experience of working with young people is desirahle. Pay per session: ÂŁ P1.67 Unqualified; ÂŁ9.10 Qualified or Teacher. Write to Richard Robetts, Youth Service, Education Dept., Sandford Street, Swindon.
gold card correction In the last Link we announced that the Gold Card scheme for families on low income was availabld to those on Housing Benefit Unfortunately, this is not the case. You have to receive Housing Benefit Supplement to be eligible. Our apologies to those who might have been misled and disappointed.
emergency planning We all expect that in any disaster situation the emergency services - police, fire and ambulance - will be on hand to take charge. But the emergency might be on such a scale that these services could be swamped and unable to cope. Such a situation is unlikely, but it could happen even in peacetime, and it is clearly a possibility if war should ever come to this country, even if the attacks were only conventional. It is to help and advise people in this eventuality that the volunteer Community Advisers in Wiltshire exist. They are trained by the County's Emergency Planning team at evening classes held throughout the County. For the first time, a Community Advisers Course is to be held in West Swindon. It will be at the Link Centre Library. There will be eleven fortnightly sessions, on Mondays starting in October. If you are interested,contact the County Emergency Planning Officer at County Hall, Trowbridge, (022 14) 3641, Ext.3511, or you can get further details in a leaflet from the Link Library.
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Parents with toddlers living in Shaw, Eastleaze, Westlea and Grange Park are invited to come to our very pleasant social group on Thursday 2pm, at the Upper Shaw Farm Centre, Shaw Ridge. More info, from Jackie on 870061 or Rebecca on 873201
West Swindon Ladies Ladies, I belong to a group of ladies of all ages who call themselves the West Swindon Ladies. The group has now been going for 8 years and is very well established. We meet every other Monday at 7.30pm in the Community Room, Toothill School. We do all kinds of things with very informal meetings. Our ladies come from all parts of West Swindon and we have various speakers. We regularly go Out visiting places, for example we went fruit picking in July and in the Autumn we are going to visit Cloverleaf, to name but a few. So if you think we are just the kind of group you would like to belong to, or just to see what we are like, give us a try. Ring Angela on 872612 or Rachel on 872828 for the exact dates, or if you would like one of us to take you to one of our meetings, we will only be too glad to help.
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LINK CENTRE NEWS SWINDON WILDCATS BREAK LOOSE! It's Division One The Link Centre's own Ice Hockey Team, the Swindon Wildcats have been accepted straight into Division One of the National Ice Hockey League. Team Coach and Ice Hockey Development Officer Dan Walker knows that this is a fantastic opportunity, but also presents the difficult challenge of competing in First Division hockey in the Wildcat's first season. Dan has been busy signing players including two imports, and a sponsorship agreement with a local computer company STRALFORS . The Wildcats have 15 home games at Link Centre and hope to play in front of capacity crowds. Come and support your local team and watch one of the world's fastest, action- packed and skillful games. Details of fixtures are available at Link Centre. NEW AT LINK CENTRE Starting in September we are introducing Children's Birthday Party Specials. bring your child's party along to Link Centre for an afternoon packed full of fun and activity. Depending upon your choice from our selection of party specials, children may skate, swim, trampoline and lots, lots more! Meals are also included. For more information phone us on 871212.
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Information about the 1986/87 Adult Education programme is now out and you can pick up a brochure at the Library, Community Centres, Doctors' & Dentists' surgeries. I will be on a stand at the West Swindon Centre in the middle of September to explain courses, fees and to take enrolments. Enrolment night is Wednesday 17th September at Greendown School. If you cannot come, drop by at another time. You can contact me Rod Kensett, Adult Education Organiser at Greendown, tel: 871413.
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This is the title of an interesting and powerful film which teaches children why and how they should say 'NO' if approached by strangers. It is also instructive to parents and helps them to teach their children to beware. It will be shown at a Freshbrook Village Group General Meeting on Wednesday 8th October, 8pm. Parents from all over West Swindon are invited to come along to watch the film and be involved in a discussion VENUE: FRESHBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE
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f res hb rook i:;%'5 f ocus the newsletter of the freshbrook village group residents organisation
Freshbrook Community Centre is Full of LIFE ! and exists to serve YOUR needs Here's what's going on: Aerobics Bridge Club Baby Clinic Church Childrens Club Child Clinic Drama Club Darts Dancing Friendship Club
Thursday Thursday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Monday Thursday Thursday Monday Tuesday see under 's' Tuesday
Freshbrook Village Group immunisation Clinic
Junction 16 Drama Jazz Dance Playgroup Rythmix Slimming World Senior Youth Club Sullivan School of Dance
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE CENTRE
Tumbletots Youth Club
Wednesday 1st in month Friday 2nd/4th in month Monday Saturday Every day in term time Tuesday Wednesday Friday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Monday Friday
ON SWINDON 871017.
What's your hobby? If you and your friends have ever thought of staring a small club then come along and see us: there are a few gaps in our weekly calender where we may be able to fit you in.
Youth Club. Meets every Friday at the Centre. There is still room for adult volunteers to help in our team. Contact Jill Kelly on Swindon 870729.
Lunch Club. Now meets on Monday and Friday for Senior Citizens a three course meal for ÂŁ1.30.
Interested in Gardening? It is hoped to get a Gardening Club started based at the Centre. For more details contact the Centre on Swindon 871017.
UCUPPAS your community cafe Why not pop-in, meet new friends and have a chat.
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NEW COMMITTEE The Frreshbrook Village Group Residents Organisation held its 7th Annual General Meeting in July. A new Executive Committee of interested residents was formed. It has respons ibility for managing the Community Centre and for taking up issues of concern to all residents of Freshbrook. You can stay in touch with what is going on locally by attending the monthly General Meet ings of the Village Group which take place on the first Wednesday of the month in Freshbrook Community Centre, (except in November). A speaker is invited to speak on a topic of interest and there is also a chance for residents to raise matters that the Village Group should take up on their behalf, e.g. street lights, post-boxes and public telephones (or the lack of them), etc. Some of the topics for discussion being lined up include: Why Thamesdown a Nuclear Free Zone, The 'Drug' Problem, Sunday Trading, Education - Have you any suggestions for a useful and interesting discussion. Watch out for the Focus or the posters in the community centre windows. Meanwhile come to the meetings advertised below.
GENERAL MEETINGS ON 8th October CHILDREN SAY NO
This is the title of an interesting an powerful film which teaches children why and how they should say 'NO' to strangers. Parents can also learn how to tell their offspring to beware.
12th November WORKING IT OUT - 7 by 7 This is the title of a video made by the Primetime Project, until recently based in West Swindon. It looks at Swindon through the eyes of people who have seen it change so quickly and those who have arrived more recently. Our changing society and issues like unemployment are examined closely. Local Councillors are being invited to come and answer questions from residents.
SUCCESSES
The Village Group has had some successes in getting other people and organisations to do things to the benefit of Freshbrook residents. The 'piazza' with its blooming flowers outside the community centre is one result. Another example is the Doctor who's surgery is nearing completion at the Village Centre; we met him some years ago and put on pressure for him to be alloated a council house until a surgery could be built. A recent project was our collaboration with local councillors in getting a residents petition put forward calling for a PHARMACY next to the shops. It has planning permission and building work should start soon. Only with support from residents can the Village Group get results. Are therethings you want to see done? Come and tell us. Mrs. Pauline Frewin is Chair of the Village Group and she would be pleased to chat about any community concerns you may have. Call in at the community centre to make contact.
Majorettes-HALT! Congrats to the GWR majorettes on having a successful season, including the Camp at Lydiard Park. Well done to the majorettes for surviving of the Bank Holiday weather at a National Competition in Cheltenham where the troops came 2nd and 4th.
CATCH A CUP AT CUPPAS Cut out this 'CATCH A CUP' token and take it to Freshbrook's Community Cafe. This will entitle you to any Hot Drink at a reduced rate.
Budding Journalist Why not try out your skills by joining the Focus editorial team. If you could help out with producing The Focus, contact Roger Ogle on 872282, Bob Pixton on 695317 or call in at the Community Centre.
CATCH A COUNCILLOR YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS On Thamesdown Borough Council: Simon Cordon on Swindon 47626 Martin Leighfield on Swindon 692305 Bob Pixton on Swindon 695317 On Wiltshire County Council: Simon Cordon - as above
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Toothill Farm Halloween Bonfire 1st Nov.
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COME AND CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN BUN-FIRE NIGHT IN ONE GO. LICENSED BAR, MUSIC, FOOD REFRESHMENTS IF YOU ARE BUYING FIREWORKS WHY NOT BRING THEM, PUT THEM IN THE POOL AND SEE THEM GO OFF SAFELY AT THE BIGGEST BUN FIRE IN WEST SWINDON. ORGANISED BY TOOTHILL YOUTH CLUB
BRING YOUR LANTERNS GUYS 6PM BEST GUY COMPETITION IN THE TOWN SQUARE 6.30PM BEST LANTERN COMPETITION 6.50PM LANTERN PROCESSION TO FIREWORK DISPLAY AREA 7PM FIREWORK DISPLAY BY THE LAKES FIREWORKS DISPLAY COURTESY OF WEST SWINDON CENTRE TENANTS
Unveiling 1st Nov. All West Swindon residents are invited to the unveiling of Hideo Furuta's Sculpture at Freshbrook Village Centre at 12 noon on Saturday 1st November.
Brand New School to Get Mobiles Just six weeks after West Swindon's secondary school opened to its first students, the decision has been taken to put down mobile classrooms to cater for children in 1990. Wiltshire County Council has agreed to delay Phase Ill at Greendown School by one year and to provide the necessary places in mobile buildings. Building work would not have been due to start until at least 1989. Taking a pessimistic view, there is still lots of time to delay Phase Ill even further.
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HEALTH MATTERS Health Visitors Re-Organise In the past Health Visitors have been attached to Practitioners which meant that they travelled to wherever the patients were. The 8 Health Visitors based at 4,Deerhurst Way, Toothill will each now be responsible for a part of West Swindon. This means they will visit all families and organise the Child Health Clinics for that area. The provision of Health Care in the community will become more effective and the Visitor will get to know one particular 'patch' well. Close liasion will of course be maintained with the client's G.P. The Health Visitors Team can be contacted on 642133 or 610459, 9am to 4.30pm. NEW DOCTORS Dr. Reddy who has been practicing in Freshbrook for a couple of years has just moved into a purpose built surgery at the Village Centre. Telephone 870494.
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Discussions are taking place to establish a Doctor's surgery at Toothill. FAMILY PLANNING Clinics are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month between 6pm and 8pm at 5-6, Deerhurst Way. No appointment is necessary. Just drop in.
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Sister Anne, of the Holy Rosary Sisters, has spent many years as a missionary in Brazil so she was well placed to help the West Swindon Justice and Peace Group, to understand a bit more of what is happening in that country. In order to do this, she showed us a film entitled "A New Way in Brazil" which helped us to see the way the Roman Catholic Church in the poorer areas of Sao Paolo has organised itself into basic Christian communities the priests and sisters are living alongside the ordinary lay people and encouraging them through group psychology, to think for themselves the way to find the solutions to their problems This is being done through dialogue and reflection leading to the kind of action they want. The sisters and priests thought they would see what needed doing first - new sewage work, but for the people -hemcelves the most urgent need was for adequate transport in order to get to work. This way of "Group Psychology" was taught by Paulo Freire, a brazilian educationalist who wanted to help the 84% of his fellow countrymen living in sub-human conditions, but who felt that the traditional way of authortarian leadership had not succeeded. One of the questions our group tried to answer after seeing the film was "What can the group do to help the poor in the Third World - apart from giving money?" I think the answers were quite different from what they would have been before we had seen the film. For example, many felt that we should get in touch with a group in the Third World and find Out how we could best help. We also thought that more pressure should be put on the government and we were agreed that it was important to make others in our churches aware of the needs of the Third World. Further details of the Justice & Peace Group Tel:38804.
Swindon Samaritans opened 19 years ago and is located at 6, Curtis Street with an adjoining Charity Shop. They are open to personal callers from 8am until 10pm every day. The telephone answering service is open right around the clock 24 hours a day, every day and night of the year. Volunteers (unpaid of course) are on hand for all who are lonely, unhappy, isolated, bereaved, friendless or in despair. You do not have to be suicidal to call on them. More volunteers are constantly needed both to train to become Samaritans, and also, equally important, to help in raising funds - much needed for Branch overheads. The public can help the service either by joining Friends of Swindon and District Samaritans (FOSS) or by volunteering to help in the Charity Shop. The public needs the Samaritan service and the Branch needs public support. If you would like to help please contact the Director at 6, Curtis Street, or phone 37373.
Looking For a Change ? Free guidance,counselling and information is available at the new Adult Guidance Unit. Three hundred people,aged 19 or over, have so far used the service, based in the Old College Building, on Victoria Road. Some were women wishing to return to work after raising a family. Those who feel out of touch have been able to discuss their options before making a move. Unemployed people have used a discussion with a guidance worker to review their job seeking. Those thinking about retraining or changing their careers can use a guidance interview to look at themselves and what they want. Up to date information on careers, training and further education is also available. If you want to make a change but do not know where to start, telephone 618866 to make an appointment with Trudy Murphy or Bob Emmett at the Guidance Unit.
Music For Fun A new activity for 3-5 year olds (and their parents), is starting in West Swindon. Music for Fun is about Drama, Dance, Music and Nursery Rhymes to help children develop the creative sense - and enjoy themselves at the same time. Classes are starting all around the area. Telephone Lynda Bailey on 872866 or look out for the posters.
Xmas Bazaars 15th November Link Centre Charity Market 10-2pm. You get the Bargains, your money goes to a communtiy group. G.W.R.MA I ORETTES 2.30 pm Freshbrook Community Centre 22nd November. RAINBOW PLAYGROUP Ham Freshbrook Community Centre.IOp entrance; children free ST.PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 2pm St. Peter's, Eastleaze. Conctact: Mrs.Thompson on 872833 for further details. 29th November FRESHBROOK VILLAGE GROUP 2-4.30pm Freshbrook Centre. Stalls and attractions by many different Commun groups in the community.
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Over 55's The Good Companions is an active social club for the more mature. They play cards,scrabble, bingo, and organise musical afternoons and outings. The Club meets at Toothill Community Centre on Monday afternoons. For more information, ring June Carey on 642618.
Gardening Club Interested in Gardening? From Pot Plants to Trees, Windo Or don't know where to start. Ring Mr. Boxes to Allotments Fowler on 870078 for advice. We meet on the first Monday in the month at Freshbrook Community Centre. Next meeting: November 3rd, 8pm.
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Something new is being organised for anybody who is new to West Swindon. A regular Coffee Morning will be held on Tuesdays, l0am1I.30am in the Community Suite, Link Centre in Fridays, 10-11.30a.m for people who have just moved into the area Link Centre and others who want to know where facilities are er 2s and Under 5s. and what is going On in the community. Pam Pixton, who visits and welcomes new explores what it is like ty. We will be includ- arrivals to West Swindon on behalf of Thamesdown Council's Community Development Divisertiveness Training, edia see women, Making ion will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions. Toys will be available to occupy the a Future. children. ngs on 871212 ext. 234 New Arrivals who cannot get to the Coffee I. Morning but want a copy of the useful informatVELCOME ion booklet "WELCOME TO WEST SWINDON" should ring 26161 ext 3191.
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Have you ever needed a friend, someone to share problem with? If so you may be just the person to help another parent who may not be coping as well as you are now. Ring HomeStart on Swindon 613886, 9.30am-2.30pm Monday to Friday for further details.
IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Photographs of your children or the whole family make delightful presents for friends and relations. Taken in your own home at moderate cost. Ring 872282.
BRIDAL WEAR MADE JUST FOR YOU Good references and beautiful photographs as proof of good workmanship. Prices depend on work involved. Ring Angela Walkiate on 872612.
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A vacancy for a sessional youth worker at Toothill Youth Club, Bodiam Drive. Three sessions are available. Experience of work with young people is desirable. Pay per session £7.67 unqualified; £9.10 Qualified or Teacher. Ring Tony Free on 619834.
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The Complete Garden Service HELPS YOU ENJOY YOUR GARDEN. FOR GARDEN DESIGN, PLANT SELECTION, PATIO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE & ADVICE, 'PHONE STEVE NEWSTEAD, OND Am. Hort. ON SWINDON 873357
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Horror Films at the Link -31st October 4.30pm THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS (PC) Strange goings on in a large English house in a forest. Something sinister happened many years ago, and is now starting again. A Walt Disney Production(This is a change from the advertised programme). 6.30pm GHOSTBUSTERS (PG) Paranormal occurrences plague New York. Only the well known Ghostbusters team can help, with results that can change the world. 8.45pm GREMLINS (15) Warm, funny creatures, ever so gentle, when fed after midnight turn into bizarre, dangerous monsters that explode into the entire community. ll.00pm HALLOWE'EN (iS) The original film about a ghoulish form that haunts a small American town claiming its victims one by one. Admission price: £l.00/75p (conc) per film. Society Membership: 25p - special price for the night.
Church Lines
For times of services and otherinformation regarding West Swindon Churches, contact: ANGLICAN-METHODIST-URC-BAPTIST-Church Office, Tel: 874221 WESTLEA CHURCH, Tel: 872822 FRESHBROOK EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Tel: 694157/695012 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Tel: 874400
Summer Smells Councillor Winmill reports:Of the thirty or so who contacted me about this annual problem, some thought it is the sewage works, some the farmers and two people thought I had better things to do. Most of our smell comes from farms distributing slurry' and originates outside of Thamesdown. Milk and crops are wanted by all and many people feel that organic fertilisation of the soil is better than chemical spraying. At the moment, no law or by-law exists to prevent farmers using these methods or preventing application on certain days, or only when the wind is in a certain direction. Both the County and Borough Health Officers advise me that there is no action they can take, and they doubt whether the Home Office would sanction any by-laws that a local authority may wish to make. Possibly the only action that can be taken is to report any persistant nuisance to our Member of Parliament and get a Ministerial enquiry - but I think it will be necessary to be absolutely certain of the exact cause and location of the problem.
Westlea Scout Group Bored in the evenings? Need a bit more fun? Lose some of that energy by joining the Westlea Cubs or Scouts who are expanding fast! So fast that we now need more adults to help us keep the meetings fun. If you would like to know more then ring Lesley or Dave on 874671. ***FOR SALE*** Stereo System-Sony Tuner, Tape Recorder, Amplifier. Garrard SP25 Record Deck. Wharfdale Speakers. VGC £30 Ring 642078 MacLaren Swivel Wheel, Lie Back Buggy. Good Con. £20 Beistaff Leather Motorcycle Jacket. Beautiful style. £35 Golf-Ball Typewriter in VGC. Spare ribbons and golfballs £175. KL Jeenay Child's Car Seat in Good Con. £15 Ring 872282 Wooden Baby's Cot. No mattress. £10
PERSONAL TUTORIALS Have qualified teachers available for PRIVATE TUITION Primary, C.S.E., '0' & 'A' Level G.C.E. and the new G.C.S.E. Telephone: Swindon 38730 or Avebury 368 NEW TEACHERS always welcome to apply.
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If the answer to be above question is no, then send them along to the Community Room, Toothill School, 6pm Tuesdays for the meeting of the British Red Cross Society (Toothill Unit). Anyone over the age of 6 years and under the age of 15 years is welcome. For further details contact Miss C. Ross on 33852 after 6 pm.
DELICIOUS HOT SNACKS LUNCHEON VOUCHERS ACCEPTED PHONE—IN ORDERS WELCOMED
Garden Views DOES YOUR HEDGE NEED RELAYING BADLY (OR EVEN yELL?) Just moved into West Swindon? Hedge looking a bit unkempt? Learn how to relay it yourself. Thamesdown Council Arts & Recreation Group is organising hedge laying work-ins at Shaw this November. The first is planned for Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd November 1-4pm. No charge Dress warmly, bring gloves. For more details contact:Richard Keating, Landscape Architect, 26161 Ext.3123. or Ian Drummond, Shaw Resident on 874372. -
A ROSE FOR LYDIARD PARK- by Sidney Ball. One of the most interesting of the St.John ladies is Johanna of the 17th Century. She was the wife of Sir Walter St. John, the third Baronet. Johanna was a St. John before and after her marriage, for she was of the family of the Bedfordshire St.Johns; she and Sir Walter were distant cousins Sir Walter and Lady Johanna had a big house at Battersea, as well as Lydiard Park. They divided their time between the two mansions. At Lydiard their trusted estate steward was Thomas Hardyman. When living at Battersea, Sir Walter and Lady Johanna wrote often to Mr. Hardyman about the management of the Lydiard Park estate. In one of her letters to Mr. Hardyman, Lady Johanna wrote that she was going to send some slips of the Austrian rose for planting at Lydiard Park. This letter was written 326 years ago, but it is still possible to buy and plant the same species of rose! Peter Beales, one of the foremost growers of, and experts on roses, recently published a book called "Classic Roses". In his book Peter Beales describes the rose as "Austrian Briar" or "Austrian Yellow" Rosa foetida. It has "large single flowers of rich golden yellow with prominent stamens produced in early June". Peter Beales also lists this "old fashioned" or classic" rose in his catalogue. The Borough* of Thamesdown has made an excellent leisure centre at Lydiard Park, the ancient home of the St. John family. How interesting it would be to buy and plant some Austrian roses there the same species that Lady Johanna St. John ordered to be grown at Lydiard over 300 years ago! -
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FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER
From 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm. Our Family Halloween Horror Skating Session starts off two days of intense, thrilling, nasty gloom at the Link Centre Ice Rink. Bring an adult along and join in the games, spot prizes and other unexpected events.
A day and evening of horror and gloom! We promise you a day to remember full of ghastly surprises, strange people and things that go bump in the night!
The price is our regular charge, so come if you dare and don't forget your fancy dress. We await your shocking appearance! Please note that Ice Hockey skates are not allowed to this session.
Youngster horror up to 16 years of age starts at 4.30 'til 6.00 pm. Come in fancy dress for the occasion and try to win any of our party games and spot prizes. And the price of this supernatural session? The same as an ordinary children's session. Just pay at the door. From 7.30 pm 'til 10.30 pm be prepared for adult spine-chilling action. For a short burst the rink will transform into green light and swirling mist and expose a Horror Skating Production and stage performance. Dare you watch? We think not! Come 'dressed to kill' but prepare yourself for a thriller. All this is yours for a mere ÂŁ1.90 or ÂŁ1.50 concession. Skate Hire is additional.
Neighbourhood Worker Vacancy Thamesdown Borough Council's Community Development Division is looking to appoint a Neigh bourhood Community Worker in the Toothill area of West Swindon. The successful applicant will be required to work with residents and local organisations to help them identify community needs, set up new community projects and support existing groups. The person will be a good communicator with an ability to relate to people in a wide variety of situations. Qualifications and/or experience in community work is essential. Closing Date 14th November. Background Information and application forms from: The Director, Management & Personnel Services, 7ugh of Thamesdwon Borough Council Thamesdown Civic Offices Euclid Street. Swindon. (24 hour Answerphone - Swindon 610202
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In Swindon New Town for almost 100 YEARS, and now also at the West Swindon District Centre. No. Published 59 Mid-December 60 End January 61 Early March
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Copy for publication to: Roger Ogle, 13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook Janice Oliver, 10 Rochester Cl. Toothill Nick Jansen, 6 Moresby Cl. Westlea
November 1986
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the newsletter of the freshbrook village group residents organisation
Community Centre News For those of you who use the Freshbrook Community Centre on a regular basis you will have notice that we have been having problems with the flooring for some time. After lengthy discussions with the architects, builders and members of Thamesdown Council it has been decided to carpet the affected area. Work should start in the near future. This may cause some disruption to users. If you can bear with us the work should not take long to be completed. The Committee has raised enough funds for a public phone to be installed in the main foyer between the ladies toilets and the Main Hall doors. This work should be completed in five weeks. At this time the money raised was not enough to include a hood and when there are sufficient funds of about £140.00 this will be installed.
FRESHBROOK V J LLA~E GROUP RESIDENTS ORGANISAT ON ENERAL MEETING
Schools The County Council suggestion to provide primary school places for Grange Park children was comprehensively rejected by parents at a public meeting in Freshbrook and by Governors of affected schools. At a meeting of the schools sub-committee, county council officers recommended that a school be built on land opposite Freshbrook School.
At our next meeting on WEDNESDAY 12th NOV. we will be showing a video made by Primetime Projects about the changing face of Swindon AND we have asked local couicillors to attend to answer questions that any resident wants to bring up. All residents of Freshbrook invited to come along. F.V.G. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Bingo We have started a BINGO SESSION every every TUESDAYS 8.00 p.m. 30 pence or four for £1.00 Book of eight Interval half way through where you can purchase light refreshments. There will also be a RAFFLE. At Freshbrook Community Centre
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STRONG KIDS SAFE KIDS THIS FILM ABOUT THE DANGER TO CHILDREN TALKING TO STRANGERS WILL BE SHOWN AT FRESHBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE ON MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
Turnpike Club Why not join the Turnpike Club, situated within the Freshbrook Community Centre, and enjoy a quiet social drink with a friendly atmospher, good service and competitive prices. Yearly membership, renewed each July is £1.00 per person. Open to all Freshbrook and Grange Park residents. Membership forms available at the Turnpike Club Bar or reception office at the Community Centre.
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"HALLOWEEN PARTY"
IN VIEW OF THE RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS OF CHILDREN BEING ABDUCTED BY STRANGERS, ALL PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEE THE FILM WITH THEIR CHILDREN THESE ARE COMMENTS OF PARENTS WHO SA114 THE FILM RECENTLY IN FRESHBROOK "An aid to help 'break the ice' in discussing this vital subject. A. Matthews "This film is a must for all parents and children to see. S. Middleton "I have two children and I think this film should be shown to all age groups. A. Starling "After watching this film I feel it would be very beneficial for even the youngest child to watch. J. Bond
IN THE SMALL HALL OPPOSITE TURNPIKE CLUB. EIGHT TILL LATE "LIVE MUSIC" "DANCING" "CHEAP DRINKS" 50P PINT
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Out of School Care Do you work or are you thinking about getting a job? Do you have children in need of care after school? An After School Care Club is being planned to meet in the Community Room at Freshbrook School, 3.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. It would have to be parent managed and a charge would have to be made. Contact: Aileen Matthews on 874511 if you are interested.
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WEST SWINDON - STREET INDEX OCTOBER 1986 A Adwalton Close Affleck Close Aldborough Close Ainwick Alpine Close Alveston Close Anglesey Close Applewood Court Ascham Road Ashburnham Close Ashington Way Ashworth Road Askerton Close Askew Close Audley Close
F3 115 GB G3 ElO 17 G7 IF, E6 1)3 G6 K7 Gil BS B4
B Babington Park Bainbridge Close Baird Close Bale Close Bancroft Close Barkstead Close Basingstoke Close Beaulieu Close Beaumaris Road Beehive Close Be 1 lye r Belsay Benwell Close Berkshire Drive Bess Road Beverly Bevil Binden Close Birdcorne Road Bishopdale Close Bloomsbury Close Bodiam Drive Bonnet Close Bosham Close Bosworth Road Boydell Close Bradenham Road Braybrooke Close Brandon Close Bridgemead Close Bryd Close
C6 D5 Ell B5 B6 F4 D4 14 F5-6 Cl2 G5 G4 117 ElD C3-4 H3 D2 CS 117 D12 E4 13-5 C6 F4 1)6 Fli D4 C12 D6 18 CS
C Cabot Drive Camden Close Campion Gate Campton Close Caprice Close Carey Close Carronbridge Road Cartwright Drive Castle Dore Castlefield Close Cavie Close Chalgrove Field Chancellor Close Chandos Close Charolais Drive Chartley Green Chepstow Close Chesterfield Close Cheviot Close Chudle igh Clare Walk Clarke Drive Clinton Close Clydesdale Close Colchester Close Conisborough Conyers Close Corfe Road Corral Close Cottington Close Cowdrey Close Crawford Close Cromwell
C7 D5 C6 BID C9 E6 F7-8 Ell-FlI E5 GB C12 E3 C7 D7 E9 D6 113 C8 E8 F3 C4 Eli B4 DlO 14 H5 C4 F4 D12 E3 F4 E3 F2
D Dalefoot Close Deerhurst Way
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K Eastleaze Road Edgehill Edington Close Elba Close Elsie Hazell Court Ely Close Eworth Close
G8 P3 F5 BID D3 15 CS
F Feather Wood Ferrers Drive Fleetwood Court Flint Hill Fowey Foxwood Frampton Close Frankland Road Freshbrook Way Friesian Close Friesland Close
16 C4 E2 13-4 E2 16 F8 DI-El F4-G4 D9 D9
G Gainsborough Court Gainsborough Way Galloway Close Gerard Walk Godolphin Close Coldsborough Close Goodrich Court Cower Close Granary Close Grange Park Way Grantham Close Grindal Drive Crosmont Drive
1)5-ES E3-4 E9 E7 D2 F7 114-14 AS CII C6-D6 F2 C5 F5-6
H Haddon Close Hadleigh Close Hampshire Close Hampton Drive Hanson Close Harlech Close Heathcote Close Heronbridge Close Harptree Close Hexham Close Heytsbury Gardens Highland Close Hillyard Close Holinshed Place Hopton Close
C5 18 ElO B7-C6 FlO G3 P11 H6 C12 F6 C4 KiD C4 D5 F2
I Icomb Close Idovers Drive Irston Way Ixworth Close J Jersey Park Jewel Close Juliana Close K Kendal Kerry Close Kilburn Close Kilsythe Close Kimbolton Close King Charles Road King Henry Drive Kingscote Close Kirkstall Close L Lambert Close Lamora Close Langdale Drive Langport Close
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West Swindon's Community Newspaper
Est. 1978
Circ. 7,800 No.59 December 1986
TOOTHILL • FRESHBROOK • WESTLEA • SHAW
OLD& NEW UNITE A Toast of Vodka from Hideo with the Mayor looking on.
West Swindon's second comm unity sculpture was unveiled Centre Plans recently at Freshbrook Village Centre by Japanese sculptor Xmas Jamboree Hideo Furuta. With the help of Melanie, his wife, the piece Toothill Community Centres has been named NEXUS, meanChristmas will be fun for many joined together, connected to and hard work for a few. make an integrated whole. Parties for all ages are planned The 10 tons of stone has and they are all free. On 13th been hewn with tools made by December, pensionsioners will Hideo into 4 large blocks set be having a dinner and knees on on timber to give the imup with a 1940s show. pression that it is floating in Teenagers have a Disco on air. 18th December with food and When asked "What does it music from Heals Disco who mean" Hideo replied "When I return for an under 1 is party came to live and work in on 21st December, 3pm to 6pm. Freshbrook I was immediately Chair of the Community aware of its newness and lack Centre June Lawton is looking of history. All the people living here have come together forward to the big effort. "Its hard work for the voluntfrom all over the place, there eer workers but its great fun is no community history yet. NEXUS is sculptured from Blue for all who come." Pennant stone, the same as Stonehenge - millions of years old. It tries to represent many different eleni ents-the June coming together of people, the L ai ton growth of a community, our connections with the past, our conection with natural mater- *contued on page 2 ials like stone, wood and air."
SEASONS GREETINGS As The Link enters its 8th year of publication may we wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and a pros-perous New Year. From humble beginnings in 1978, we now present you with the largest Link ever - 16 pages packed with news and information about the West Swindon community. May we also wish all the best to the volunteers who put the paper together and disribute it across the area, 150 people, to our printers and Taurus products who count the papers, and all our advertisers who keep us going financially. Roger Ogle - Editor
LINK WINS MAJOR AWARD The building we gave our name to in 1984 is one of only four in the U.K. to win a commendation in this years "Architecture at Work" awards, a top competition organised by the Financial Times. The award is one of the very few ever given to a local authority designed or run building. *otinued on page 2.
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NEXUS tries to represent many different the coming together of people, the elements growth of a community, our connections with the past, our connection with natural materials like stone, wood and even air." Many people expected a recognisable or understandable 'thing' to be sculptured. However, Hideo has provided us with something deeper which symbolises our view of ourselves and our relationship with time itself. After all, NEXUS, like Stonehenge, will be there long after we've moved on. -
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Woman Sculptor Appointed The Link Arts Studios are pleased to announce the appointment of a new artist in residence. JULIE LIVSEY takes up her post from January 1987, full time for one year. Funding for the residency has come from Wiltshire County Council, Southern Arts and Thamesdown Borough Council. Julie will be coming from the North-east and the aim of her appointment is to provide a creative 'hub' of arts activity at the Link Centre, radiating throughout the building and becoming a focal point for arts development in West Swindon. Unlike the two previous artists Julie will be working in many different mediums as a 'public artist', initiating workshops and community projects with local people with a requirement that one particular target group should be unwaged members of the community. There is a commitment to produce another permanent suipture in West Swindon, its location to be decided in consultation with the community and the Borough Council. It is proposed to mount an exhibition of Julie's work at the begining of her residency and to organise public forums to introduce her and discuss the form and level of community involvement in her residency. For further details contact the Link Arts Studios on 871212.
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The youngsters at a new Youth Club in Westlea had a great, but ghoulish time at Halloween. St. Peter's Youth Group draws young people from all over West Swindon to their Thursday night sessions. 7.30-10.00pm at the church on Carronbridge Road. Soft Water will protect you and your bathroom suite
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Kinuko Fuji chatting to Education Minister Kenneth Baker on his recent visit to Freshbrook School.
A good friend will leave Freshbrook School at the end of term. Kinuko Fujii arrived in April to learn how to speak, read and write English. More importantly she came to learn how to teach the language because in Japan children only start English lessons at 14. "I wanted to learn the games, songs and methods used to teach much younger children who cannot read textbooks" said Kinuko. "It has been so interesting to observe how children learn, to see their imaginations at work and to talk to them about what they do everyday." At Freshbrook Kinuko has taught children Origami, Calligraphy and the difficulties of putting on a Kimono. "Everybody made me welcome when I arrived; I am sad at leaving," admitted Kinuko. "I have learnt so much and I hope I have passed on some of my culture to the people I have met."
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from Denys Hodson, Director, Arts and Recreation, Thamesdown Borough Council. Through The Link can I express my appI was interested to read Sidney Ball's reciation for the wonderful new arrivals visiting article on "A ROSE FOR LYDIARD PARK" service that Thamesdown Council operate. I I should be delighted to arrange for the plantwas taken aback to have Pam Pixton on my ing of this type of rose at Lydiard as part of doorstep ankle deep in mud, but with a smile the developments that are now planned for the on her face. The help she gave me was very Walled Garden. I would be glad however if Mr. useful, seeing as I moved here from London and Ball could get in touch with me because there didn't know a thing or anybody. The booklet are two roses known traditionally as the she gave me 'Welcome to West Swindon' is a Austrian rose, one of which is yellow and is great source of information and the map is a also sometimes referred to as the Persian godsend. Many thanks for all the help in gettYellow and the other of which is a kind of ing me settled. copper colour. Both of them have long histories and have been enormously important in the **See page 10 to find Pam's phone number** breeding of the roses we see today. There may well be room to plant both of them but it would be nice to try and establish which one was referred to in the 17th Century so that in due course we can tell everybody that is HELPS YOU ENJOY YOUR GARDEN. why it has been planted. FOR GARDEN DESIGN, PLANT SELECTION, PATIO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE & ADVICE, We gave the wrong 'phone number for 'PHONE STEVE NEWSTEAD, OND Am. Hort. Dr. Godbole, the new G.P. at Shaw in the last ON SWINDON 873357 Link. The correct number is 874Rq4 from Mrs. I. Jones, Radcot Close, Nine Elms
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Strange Birthday Present The windstorm that rolled down Shaw Ridge onto Ramleaze at 10.30pm on Thursday 20th November hit the houses with ten seconds of violence. Windows broke, tiles were ripped off rooves and fences were punched into wreckage. Yvonne Bashford, Secretary of Shaw Ridge School, lives in one of the houses in Charolais Drive that were hit. She says that everyone waited to make sure that it would'nt come back and then came out to look at the damage. Some people had slept through it all and their neighbours had to bang on their doors to wake them up. The police and firemen arrived quickly and made sure that gaping rooves were covered with tarpaulins and as many roof tiles as possible salvaged for repairs Yvonne's birthday started on Friday with firemen eating birthday cake on her lawn at l.00am and neighbours comparing the damage of each other's homes. Repairs are being made swiftly; most of the houses are insured and local tradesmen came round the following morning to give estimates and start work. The only worrying problem is the fencing. Its not covered by insurance and a lot is too badly damaged to be re-used.
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In West Swindon's 10th year, the West Swindon Centre celebrates its fifth year. Looking at the place it does not appear to have been there that long. However its popularity has certainly been proved amongst West Swindon's residents and with people from much further afield. Sometimes its almost impossible to move in the place though an increase in retail space is due in 1987 or 1988. To mark the occasion the Mayor of Thamesdown, Councillor Sid Daniels unfurled banners proclaiming West Swindon Centre's first five years.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS The Blue Banana After School Clubs have increased the number of venues to include Westlea. Fun, games and a chance to get rid of all that energy is the programme. Come along and join in. TOOTHILL Tuesday 3.45-5.45pm-Toothill Comm.Centre FRESHBROOK Wednesday 3.45-5.45pm-F/brook Comm.Centre. (note new time). WESTLEA/SHAW Thursday 4-6pm. - Upper Shaw Farm Centre Shaw Ridge.
The Carrefour trolley deposit scheme has been a fantastic success. Although an inconvenience to some shoppers at the West Swindon Centre, the removal of dumped trolleys has removed a major form of pollution from around the community. Rob Millar, Manager of Carrefour, said he was very pleased by the success of the scheme. "On the whole there has been. a positive response from customers. I also appreciate the letters I have received from West Swindon residents commenting on the improvement to the local environment". BIG CHANGES ON THE WAY.
The name Carrefour is due to disappear in the future. The Dee Corporation who own the store has recently acquired the Gateway chain of stores. They have decided to call all their shops Gateways from the smallest to the super large. What do Link readers think? How do you feel about the name Carrefour being dumped? Your views would be welcomed.
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Church information For information about West Swindon Churches:ANGLICAN-METI-IODIST-URC-BAPTIST,Church Office Tel: 874221. WESTLEA CHURCH, Tel: 872822. FRESHBROOK EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Tel: 694157/695012. ST.PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Tel:874400.
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Then call at the West Swindon Advice Centre, 15 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook on: Monday 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. We have also started a NEW ADVICE POINT at Toothill Community Centre, Tuesday 10 a.m to 12 noon.
TOOTI-IILL CHURCH - DUNWICH DRIVE 21st Dec. 10.45am Parade & Infant Nativity Service. 7.00pm Carol Service. 24th Dec. 11.30pm Communion Service. 25th Dec. I0.45am.Family Worship with communion.
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Thamesdown Citizens Advice Bureaux needs more volunteer Advice Workers to deal with an increasing demand for help and advice. Since April this year we have helped 8,000 people with 13,000 problems. These included advice on Welfare Benefits, Fuel Bills Employment, Redundancy, Family Matters, Debt and lots of other subjects. You don't need formal qualifications but should be prepared to learn how to give complicated information in a straightforward way, negotiate by telephone and letter and help people make important decisions. Stuck at home? Unemployed and can't find a job? Work part-time? Come and train as a worker at the C.A.B. Expenses paid. Send your name and address to Mike France,C.A.B.,1, Faringdon Road, Swindon Tel:28303 and we'll send you more information
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Coffee Morning every Thursday at Upper Shaw Farm Community Centre main hail. 10.00am-12 noon. Creche provided, all welcome Contact:Eileen or Tim at West Swindon Family Project Tel:871303.
GREENPEACE SUPPORT A support group for Greenpeace has started in Swindon. They meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Training Centre, Newbury Close, off Dean Street, Swindon to discuss the work of Greenpeace and to plan fund raising events for the many campaigns undertaken.
HOMES WANTED FOR STUDENTS Established Language School requires Host Families in West Swindon to accommodate one or two European students who will be involved in a full-time course of study and cultural activities. Pam Pixton's job is to meet new arrivals. She does this by visiting the new housing areas; if the curtains are up she knocks on the door and where possible chats to the newcomers. If they are out she leaves a useful booklet called "Welcome to West Swindon". It's packed with information about services, facilities and community groups and also a map of West Swindon. Pam's problem is that it is very difficult to contact people moving to already established roads. So she hopes that newcomers can contact her. If you've moved to a lived-in-before house you can call Pam on 26161 ext.3191 or 695317 to get a booklet.
FACE-TO-FACE A new service for new arrivals was started in November and has been used by quite a few people. Every Tuesday from 1011.30arn there is a Coffee Morning for people who have just moved to West Swindon. It's held in the Community Suite at the Link Centre. Pam Pixton would be pleased to meet newcomers who have not received a visit as well as people who want local information.
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SWINDON BASKETBALL TEAM The Swindon Basketball Club are running 3 National League teams this season: a senior men's team 'The Rakers', a women's team, 'The Lynx' and an under 17's men's team. This team travels throughout the South of England while the Rakers and Lynx travel as far afield as Tyneside and Cleveland. The senior teams play at the Link Centre usually on Saturday evenings, 6pm jumpball for The Lynx and 8pm for The Rakers. As you can imagine, there is plenty of organising and fund-raising to be done. We are now re-starting coaching in the Swindon schools and are hoping to start a wheelchair section within the club in the near future. The Rakers are led by their very experienced new player/coach Billy Hungrecker. Doug Watkins has the double role of club manager and Lynx coach, having recently led the local Swindon girls to their first National League win against Tameside. The Rakers Cadets are coached by Charles North and Tony Williams and a few may be seen already on the Rakers bench. We need your support and hope to see you at future home games at the Link Centre. 29th Nov. 7th Dec.
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A Taste of Adventure Try a mountaineering weekend in Wales. Activities - Rock Scrambling,Climbing,Absailing Mountain walking and navigation. All ability ranges from novices to experienced climbers can be catered for. Expert tuition and guidance will be given. Further information from Steve O'Sullivan on 874224.
ToothiU Cubs Calling all West Swindon boys aged between 8-9 years. Why not join Cubs and have fun. 1st Toothill Cub pack have vacancies. We meet on a Thursday night between 6.007.30pm.. Interested? then ring Paul on 28606.
W.LOpen Meeting Following enquiries made during our Promotion week in West Swindon Shopping Centre at the begining of October, the W.I.(Women's Institute) will be holding an Open Meeting on Tuesday 3rd February in the Link Centre Community Suite at 9.30 am. Come and find out more, make friends over a coffee. There will be a creche. For further information ring Broad Hinton 526.
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St.John'sAmbulance Cadets BOYS & GIRLS Do you get bored in the evenings? If so, why not come along to the Oliver Tomkins School on Monday evenings between 7pm8.30pm, where your local St. John's Ambulance West Swindon Division meet, to learn First Aid Nursing and many other subjects. For more information contact:- Miss K. Bush on 92843-329 or Mr. J.Page on 872134.
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The Lighthouse Club, a social group of mentally handicapped adults, which meets week ly on a Tuesday evening at the Link Centre, West Swindon's tenth playgroup has been needs volunteers to help out with the club and drivers who would be willing to drive a mini- delivered. More much needed places for under bus to pick up and drop off members. fives will soon be available near Oliver TomIf you have a few hours to spare to help kins School in The Kiln Park Open Space. the club or would be willing to go on a rota With grants and loans from the Church for driving (after passing the Community Trans of England and funds from other charitable port Minibus Test) please contact: sources, over £10,000 has been raised. This Sarah Jennings on 871212 ext. 234 pays for a temporary building to be delivered, or Stephanie Hathaway on 872557 assembled, connected to mains services and re-decorated by volunteers. If all goes well, the new building should be ready in January. The new Oliver Tomkins Under S's Centre A new baby clinic is being started for parents and babies at Greendown Community will provide playgroup places for 3 to 5 year School on Wednesdays 2-4pm. It will be a olds and also sessions for under 3 where parHealth Visitor only clinic for weighing babies ents have to be present. Enquiries about playand chatting to the Health Visitor. No free group places can be made to Linda Willis on milk will be available until sometime into 1987 872656. Offers of help with plumbing, labouring and decorating can be made to John Jenkins on 871303. PERSONAL TUTORIALS Have qualified teachers available for PRIVATE TUITION Primary, C.S.E., '0' & 'A' Level G.C.E. and the new G.C.S.E. Telephone: Swindon 38730 or Avebury 368 NEW TEACHERS always welcome to apply.
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Oliver Tomkins Playgroup started as a few Mums with children meeting in the Community Room at the Junior School. Then they moved onto the Octobus (above) and soon they'll have their own building (below).
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CL MORTGAGES Ltd Consumer Credit Lic. No. 195526 1.ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING A HOUSE 2.WILL YOU REQUIRE MORTGAGE FUNDS IN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. If you answer YES to the above questions do not hesitate to contact Cohn Wood on 870603 for expert advice. Advances up to 100% available at 3 + 1. Variable methods of repayment dependent on family circumstances between £15k and £150k. Remortgages up to 95% are also available for home improvements etc. West Swindon's leading mortgage consultancy Ar Unit B4, West Swindon District Centre, Swindon, Wilts SN5 7DL Telephone: (0793)873484 *
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Shaw "gossip"
Shaw Primary School - Open September '87 (photo. Alison Onslow)
The rapidly growing new 'urban village' of Shaw, in association with the old settlement, is soon to be provided with the facilities to serve the growing population. The car park at the Village Centre off Ramleaze Drive has been built and work on a pub and a shop will start early in the New Year. Construction of a Church will also start. Already half built is a new school, off Cartwright Drive. Provided by Wilts. County Council, the school will be ready for its first pupils by September 1987. NEW PLAYGROUP OPPORTUNITY Recognising the needs of the communicy, especially families with under-fives, Thamesdown Council is about to move a temporary building to the village centre. This will provide another meeting place for community groups and will be useful for starting another playgroup, to cater for the inevitable baby boom that will take place in Shaw. Anybody who would like to discuss the setting up of another playgroup at Shaw is asked to contact Roger Ogle, Community Development Officer, on 26161ext 3191 or 872282.
Aromatherapy Heidi Merriman has one of the more unusual jobs amongst West Swindon residents. She has just moved to Shaw after studying Hairdressing and all aspects of Beauty Therapy. But what sets her apart from the more traditional beauty consultants is her interest and expertise in Aromatherapy. This is the use of essential oils for inhalation to help colds, headaches and asthma, as an ointment for nervous tension, anxiety and stress and as a relief of dry, chapped skin, aching muscles, poor circulation and other disorders. Usually essential oils are used in the bath water to stimulate or soothe the senses. Heidi stresses that Aromatherapy is not a substitute for traditional medical treatment where required, but it can help people lead healthier lives by creating a better harmony between the body, mind and emotions. The best way of doing this is by combining Aromatherapy with massage techniques which relieve the tension and balance the energies of the body. Heidi would be happy to tell you more about her work. Her telephone number is 875264. AFTER ENJOYING ALL THE CHRISTMAS BOOZE, DON'T THROW ALL THE BOTTLES AWAY .... TAKE THEM TO THE BOTTLE BANK AT TOOTHILL VILLAGE CENTRE. PUT YOUR EMPTIES TO GOOD USE.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE LINK CENTRE
DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS? Then make sure you get one by joining us at the Link Centre for our Ice Rink Christmas Specials.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY Our celebrations start on SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER, 10am to 12.30pm. Kids, bring your parents along for a party you Santa has promised to come together with won't forget Lincoln to give out lots and lots of prizes. SIMON GRANT'S DISCO PARTY SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER, 8pm to 10.30pm. See what frozen mistletoe looks like. Oh what fun it will be to skate to Simon's music. Spot prizes, games and much more. DJ KEVIN MORGAN'S BIG NIGHT MONDAY 22nd DECEMBER, 7.30pm to 10pm. Its Kevin's turn to 'melt the ice' with all the festive fever you'll love. FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY TUESDAY 23rd DECEMBER, 7.30pm to 10pm. A time for parents and children to celebrate Christmas on Ice together. Santa and Lincoln will be dropping by with lots of prizes and games. WINTER ACTIVITY COURSES
Don't be left out in the cold with nothing to do. Cast away the thoughts of long, cold winter nights and come over to the Link Centre and join in any of our Activity courses. Pick up a brochure or call us on 871212 for details. We have lots to offer you, from rock climbing to swimming and ice skating trampolining. You must register before 5th January, so hurry before the New Year's Resolution Hit Squad arrive on your doorstep.
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• FRESHBROOK • WESTLEA • SHAW ROYAL VISIT TO WEST SWINDON A Royal opening is planned for West Swindon's secondary school. Greendown, which opened to its first children last September, will be visited by Princess Anne on the morning of Monday March 23rd. She will tour the school and meet students, staff, parents, governors and representatives of Wiltshire County Council. Headteacher Ian Matthews said he was de1ight1 the Princess is coming. "I hope she can spend as much time with the children as possible, because that's what we're all about." Student Nicola Ham of Freshbrook agreed, "I hope she asks lots of questions" said the eleven year old. Ian Harris, a Greendown student from Westlea is abs excited by the Royal visit, "I'm really pleased that Princess Anne is coming because it gives Greendown importance."
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came here Princess Anne last visited West Swindon nearly seven years ago. On that occasion in April 1980 she opened the 'Bradley Show Village' which became the promotions and sales centre for the Westlea development. She unveiled a plaque on the building which is now the Ashington Way Doctors surgery. THE ONLY REPORT A
At the time of her visit all regional newspapers were hit by a strike. The Link Community Newspaper was the only publication to report Princess Anne's visit to the area.
Toothill Ward Councillors hand over a petition signed by Toothill residents calling for a Doctor to work in the area to Ken Hislop, Thamesdown Council's Development Manager in June 1986. Full Story on page 2.
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The Lower Shaw Farm Centre was once a dairy farm; its now a meeting place where people can share ideas, information and experiences. A range of activities and courses are organised and West Swindon residents are invited to take part. The programme for the next couple of months include:-
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A SPRING STRETCH 6th-8th February Shake off the winter with a whole weekend of Yoga, Massage, Tai Chi and other activities.
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Anybody who knows Sarah Jennings will be sorry to see her leave West Swindon. After two years as Community Activities Officer at the Link Centre she is returning to her native Midlands to be the co-ordinator of a Community centre in Dudley. Sarah started at the Link Centre six months before it opened in 1985 and had the task of getting the Ike Gradwell Community Suite ready for use by West Swindon people. After it opened she helped a whole range of new organisations start up including the Link 3-5 Playgroup, the 45+ Club and the Lighthouse Club for mentally handicapped adults. The group that many people, especially children will remember her by is the W.A.S.P.S. Playscheme which provided fun and games for lots of children over the last two summers. All who know Sarah will wish her all the best for the future.
VACANCIES WEST SWINDON FAMILY PROJECT
As a result of the Manpower Services Comm ission Community Progamme, the following vacancies arise: 2 Group Workers, each for 52 weeks. 24 hours per week. Pay E80. 16p per week The successful candidates will be required to work with families, children and groups. Applicants should be caring and understanding Training Provided. Applicants or spouses must be in receipt of some form of state benefit. Interested? Contact John Jenkins or Audrey Johnson on 871303.
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TAP DANCE CLASS A beginners Tap Dance Class has started on Wednesday 815pm at Freshbrook Community Centre. Teacher: Jenny Sullivan.
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Volunteers Wanted The West Swindon Family Project is recruiting more volunteers. Volunteers help us to run creches, toy library, a welfare benefits advice point, groups, visiting others in need; and lots, lots more besides. If you think you could help others and would like to know more, ring John or Audrey on 871303 or pop in to the Project at 15, Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook.
Have you the gift of the gab? Can you string a few words together? Do people say you speak in an interesting way? Read on, we may be able to give you the outlet you have always wanted. Local community groups have said they need speakers who could entertain them at their meetings. A register is being drawn up of people willing to give talks or lectures in return for expenses. If you would be interested in placing your name and subject on the register, contact Nicky Baker on 871212 ext.234.
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Street lights Have you ever wondered how anyone knows if street lights don't come on? The answer's rather simple. The Southern Electricity Board do things called 'sweep searches' every week during the winter and once a month during the summer. This way they can spot the ones 'missing' i.e. not working. Another way is by people being community minded. Would you be willing to keep an eye on the lights in part of your street? If any go out all you have to do is to send a pre-paid card off. What could be simpler? If so please ring Bob Pixton on 695317 who can provide you with some post cards
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Making money and picking up bargains are the main features of the Link Centre Charity Markets. Held once a month between 10 am and 2 pm on a Saturday they are a perfect way for community groups and charitable organisations to raise money by putting on a stall to sell anything from good as new clothing and books to home-made cakes and 'knick-knacks'. It's an easy way of picking up between 125 and &90 without going to the hassle of organising a jumble sale. Visitors to the market are ensured of some bargains and being inside the Link Centre Mall, it's all so warm and comfortable. Stalls can be booked through Nicky Baker on 871212 ext.234. The next markets will be held on February 21st, March 21st and April 11th.
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Christmas Roundup
A great number of Christmas parties were held by West Swindon community groups, and a lot of fun was had by all. The people who attended the two pictured here had a great time. Father Christmas had a warm welcome when he visited the 150 parents and children who went to the W.A.S.P.S Playscheme party (on the left). Members of the Freshbrook Friendship club organised the entertainment for 100 other members by forming a concert party. They enjoyed themselves a great deal with old and new songs and some very professional acting. STUDIO DEE & DEE MINOR PRESENTS A
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Julie Livsey & Family 3rd March, 10am-4pm. Exhibition of work at Link Centre Arts Studio. Julie will be there all day to talk about her sculpture. At 7.30pm Julie will give a slide show and talk about her work followed by refreshment Al! West Swindonians invited to come along.
LINK ANTS PRESEN'IS Thursday 5th February - 'THE STEPFORD WIVES' - Link Arts Film Society Presentation - at 7.30prn - Entrance £l.00/75p * 50p membership. Friday 13th February - 'DICK HECKSTALL-SMITH'S "MATT BLACK" ' a Sw'.ndon Jazz Front Presentation - at 8pm - Tickets £3.00/tl.00 Thursday 19th February - 'MAD MAX 11' (X) - Link Arts Film Society Presentation at 7.30pm - Entrance £l.00/75p * SOp membership. Saturday 28th February - SWINDON SOLO AND QUARTETTE BRASS CONTEST. All day - details from Link Arts Studios. Thursday 5th March - 'BLADE RUNNER'(AA) - Link Arts Film Socie'. Presentation at 7.30pm - Entrance £1.00/75p * SOp membership. COMMUNITY DANCE PROJECT at Greendown Community School, Grange park. A chance to create and perform your own work as a member of this community dance group. Performance Workshops will run every Saturday 1-4pm, sessions are open to anyone aged 18+. Previous dance experience is useful, enthusiasm and comnitmen essential. £1.50 per session.
Julie Livsey took up her job as West Swindon's Artist in Residence early in the New Year. Here she introduces herself. "Both Alan,(my husband) and I moved to Newcastle in 1976. I had been offered a place on the post graduate course at Newcastle University - we met at Bristol Art College where we both completed the BA degree course in Fine Art. This isn't my first visit to Swindon, as in 1972 I spent a year at the Foundation College here - things have changed a lot in Swindon since then and although I'm continually recognising build ings and streets I still find it difficult to find my way around. We only intended to stay in Newcastle for a couple of years - being such an excellent centre for the arts we eventually stayed nine years in which time both our two sons were born. After University I set up a studio in Wallsend among the huge ship building yards - and very soon found support from Northern Arts who offered me a residency at a local hospital which proved very successful. Last year I had a Yorkshire Arts fundresidency at a Bradford School which was also successful. Just before Christmas the Arts Council funded a two week intensive welding course for me at British Shipbuilders on the Tyne. Welding and burning in the incredibly beautiful environment of the old ship yard, where so many famous ships were built, was a wonderful experience for me and caused quite a stir amongst the workforce as they had never taught a woman to weld before. I hope that my past experience has provided me with the ability to make the most of my year long residency here in Swindon. I certainly look forward to starting work and meeting and talking to the people living here". Link Arts Studios, where Julie can now be contacted, will be arranging an Open Forum discussion evening for people to come along, view an exhibition of her work and talk to Julie about her residency. This will take place in early March. If in the meantime you would like to talk to Julie or discuss arts projects in West Swindon, please contact her on 871212 ext.227 at the Link Centre.
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Hello, I'm Ann Farrar, I have recently been appointed to represent the Pre-school Playgroup Association (PPA) in the Western Area of Swindon. The PPA is a national voluntary organisation concerned with the Under-5 age group It's aim is to promote and enhance the education and development of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to provide for and understand the needs of small children by means of community run groups. My job is to support the local Playgroups and Parent and Toddler groups and to provide advice and assistance to parents and guardians interested in these groups. If I can be of any help to you please contact me on either Swindon 611145 or 870528.
GREENDOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Interested in playing Sunday morning football in the West Swindon area.? A team has started based at Greendown Community School, Grange Park. At the moment we're playing friendlies - the plan is to enter a league next year. Possible players (or opponents) please ring 874224 and leave a message for jools Dowling.
DRAMA Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm. GREENDOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL This group is starting work on it's first production, led by Jools Dowling, Greendown co-ordinator for Creative Arts. If you are interested in acting in or producting a play in a friendly atmosphere of a small group please ring 874224 and leave your name and number. We will contact you.
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ADVICE POINT Housing Service ON WELFARE BENEFITS, HOUSING, DEBTS? Then call at the West Swindon Advice Centre, 15 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook on: Monday 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. We have also started a NEW ADVICE POINT at Toothill Community Centre, Tuesday 10 a.m to 12 noon.
Help needed A Housing Advice Service is available to tenants of houses rented from Thamesdown Borough Council. Mike Weston is available to give information and advice every Tuesday 2pm to 4.30pm at Toothill Community Centre. Tenants should note that it is not possible to pay rent at the advice sessions.
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NO TRACK MAYBE A SCHOOL? Residents of North Shaw have been relieved of a noisy headache. 1-ILR Lti submitted a planning application to build two driver safety training tracks on the Shaw tip which lies to the north of the Renault Centre, between Shaw and Swindon. Permission to build a hard surface test ing and training track was granted by Thamesdown's Planning Committee. This will be located close to the Renault Centre. Objections by Shaw residents through the Toothill ward councillors were successful when the Committee turned down the application to build an off-road, all terrain rough track. The Committee agreed with residents that the potential noise and inconvenience would be unacceptable. In blocking the proposal to build a driver training track, the hope that a second Secondary School could be built in West Swindon is kept alive. The Shaw tip is the only site in the area large enough for a school. However, there are no plans at present to build a school.
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Trees and spring flowering daffodils in Toothill Park now commemorate 70 years of the Cub Scout movement. Planted by the Orion and Actaeon Cub packs of Toothill, the trees - a maple and a lime - were presented at a Thanksgiving Service held in Salisbury in November. The daffodils were presented by Thamesdown Council's parks department. The planting took place close to the pond in Toothill Park. This will form part of a conservation project which will involve local children in the care, maintenance and study of the area.
THE PAPER BAG GAME As part of "One World Week" the West Swindon Ecumenical Justice and Peace Group held an "Evening in Calcutta" at Toothill Church. We were invited to imagine ourselves to be living on the streets of that great city, as part of a family whose only means of livelihood was making paper bags out of sheets of newspaper and selling them to a none-too-scrupulous merchant. After learning how to make the paper bags, each family was given a "problem" that they had to deal with during the evening. Our family had to earn enough to buy a pair of trousers for one of the members to wear to a job interview. We found that however hard we worked making paper bags we could only just manage to feed ourselves and we were ten rupees short of the price of the trousers. That meant no job interview therefore no job, therefore no chance to move off the streets into a "Bustee", one of the makeshift shacks found in abundance in Calcutta. One family was lucky enough to win a lottery, but only two others earned enough to pay rent on a "Bustee". This was partly because half way through the evening the bottom fell out of the paper bag market (and out of some of the bags we had so hastily stuck together). We had learned a little of some of the problems faced by one group of people in the Third World, and we learned a little more about what help is being given as we watched a Christian Aid film about the people living in the "Bustees". Proceeds from the well attended evening amounting to over J200, were shared between Christian Aid and the work of Mother Theresa of Calcutta. For further details of the Justice and Peace Group Tel: 38804.
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Cuppas There's a friendly welcome at Freshbrook's very own community cafe. It's called CIJPPAS and it can be found in Freshbroôk Community Centre at the Village Centre. CUPPAS is open from 9 am to 4 pm and it's a great place to meet friends or make friends. You can get a hot drink or have a snack; or just come in from the cold.
Working 'Phone Another public telephone has been installed at Freshbrook Village Centre. Seeing as the BT phone box was usually out of order, Freshbrook Community Centre have installed one inside their foyer. The telephone is available from 9 am to 10.30pm, it works all the time and it's in the warm. The only problem is that you might have to avoid the queue.
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The residents of Windmill Court, F;eshbrooks new Elderly Persons Group Dwelling would we1coiie donations of any board and card games, a bingo machine and a Piano. Ring Mrs. Rudge on 875314.
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PROBLEM SOLVER The Freshbrook Village Group resident organisation have appointed a committee member to be concerned about the whole community. Because managing the Community Centre takes up a lot of time, the FVG was in danger of forgetting about the problems faced by people living in Freshbrook including Grange Park. Aileen Matthews who lives at 86, The Holbeins, Grange Park (Tel:874511) is the contact point for anybody in the area who has a concern about community issues. These could be street lights not working, flooding subways, dogs fouling footpaths, the need for more community groups, rascist graffiti to be removed or any of hundreds of other matters which a resident's organisation should take up on behalf of local people. The Freshbrook Village Group has a good track record of representing residents on community matters. It wants to keep this up, but can only do so if people point out their concern. Aileen would be pleased to hear from you.
FRIDAY SOCIAL Freshbrook Community Centre is going to start a social group for people who want to get together during the daytime. Its not for mothers and toddlers, nor is it for pension ers - the group will cross age boundaries and bring people together because of their different interests and ideas. What goes on in the Friday Social will be up to those who join. It could be films, speakers, crafts or just being sociable. Hopefully a creche can be organised. If this idea appeals to you give Linda Locke or Maureen Barker a ring at the centre on 871017.
NEW AEROBICS CLASS Freshbrook Aerobics starts on Thursday 5th February 8.30-9.30pm at Freshbrook Community Centre. £1 Come and get fit with Niki.
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DEACONESS ANN THOMAS (New member of the Lydiards) (Ecumenical Team Ministry) "The Parish of the Lydiards, West Swindon, seems quite different from the parish of John Keble, Mill Hill, North London where I served for my first three years as an Anglican Deaconess; yet as time passes it's increasingly clear that they share the same problems, of which perhaps the greatest is loneliness and isolation. Since arriving here in late November I've been getting to know the area - not an easy task with so much building still going on. I've been very impressed by the West Swindon Centre, particularly the Link Centre and by the Village Community Centres. It seems people have really tried to get things right here, yet loneliness still persists. My main pastoral responsibility lies in Toothill where of course the well-being of the membership of Toothill Church is one of my major concerns, shared with Ian Handscomb the Baptist Minister. However, my ministry is to all who live in Toothill. From April onwards, I'll be meeting people who are planning their weddings; and already I'm visiting families who inquire about having their children baptised. When asked to conduct funeral services, I go into the homes of bereaved people. I try to offer everyone who contacts me time to talk, and a listening ear. There is a service every Sunday in Toothill Church at 10.45am. If you are lonely and feel cut off from everyone, why don't you come? You will find a warm welcome and the opportunity to make new friends".
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: i am now an advisor for SLIMMER and lam : taking a class in your area on Wednesdays. : Freshbrook Community Centre, 7.45pm. Mem. Fee £2.95, Weekly class fee £1.95p : : • O.A.Ps £2.50 and £1.50 : More information from Margaret on 740603.
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In the Greenbelt Look behind the multi-national companies, hypermarkets and system built, rabbit hutch size houses of the West Swindon techno-town metropolis and there is a lively counter culture of conservation groups, alternative medicine, wholefoods, vegetarians (even Vegans), bottle banks, cycling enthusiasts, Third World support groups, peace groups and animal rights campaigners bubbling away. Throughout West Swindon people from all walks of life have seen the link between industrial society and increasiing crime, vandalism and now a drug epidemic among young people and are identifying with the idea that there is more to life than consumerism and materialism. This whole 'Green Movement' is growing up, from the grassroots, here in West Swindon. Local people 'Acting Locally'- but with an eye and a mind to the world wide implications of their action, 'Thinking Globally'. TYPING & WORD PROCESSING Typing undertaken by qualified typist with word processor. Ring 481957.
People who are radically changing their lifestyles to bring them into line with their beliefs. People who not long ago had their first vegetarian/wholefood Christmas Lunch; people who no longer dream of wearing fur coats; people who now choose to cycle instead of driving cars; and those who attend the increasingly popular relaxation/yoga classes. All are contributing to the tide of human consciousness towards more meaningful societies currently sweeping the earth. In the face of global catastrophe and as yet another 'nuclear incident' occurs in our very own county, we are all sowing seeds. Such seemingly futile acts, yet the tide is turning, the very sowing of every seed brings us closer to the flowering of a new more caring world. 1987 is going to be a year of immense activity for West Swindon Green Group, we will be sowing many seeds, we hope you will too. West Swindon Green Group is a non party political interest group campaigning for human lifestyles in harmony with the environment and can be contacted by seeing Paul Grigson, 49 Thornford Drive, Westlea.
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From Mrs.Ross, Stratford Close. Since moving to Toothill, we have often had the odd pint of milk stolen as presumally have other people. The milk thief has really surpassed himself this time. On New Years Eve not only did he take 2 days milk (4 pints-the Milkman had New Years Day off, and why not) but also my brand new milk bottle holder. So if you know anyone with a new white bottle holder, be very wary, he or she may be a thief. Being of an age where we can't pull on our jeans and sweater and dash up the shop, also suffering badly from bronchitis we had to cut out our sustaining hot drinks for 2 days and in future, instead of staying in bed until 8.30am to save on the heating we will have to get up at 5.30am to take in the milk. What despicable coward would steal from babes, pensioners and perhaps invalids on a milk diet!
The New Year and the Church in West Swindon by Rev. John Flory. Where will the Churches of West Swindon be at the end of the year? Well, certainly they will still be here, and if past years are anything to go by they will have grown. Personalities will have changed inevitably as there is so much movement into and out of the community, but we have learnt that when a key member moves on, God sends someone else to fill the gap or someone with a different gift appropriate to the next stage of growth. There will be times of challenge which will make us work better together and bring out the best in us - just as we saw neighbourliness grow in the snowy weather. There will be other times when it will be plainer sailing, and it will be easier to rejoice and to really live joyfully. 1987 will see the next new church building go up, an exciting new one at Shaw. Anglicans are finding most of the money this time, but it will be open to all Christians, and has been designed very much with the community in mind. Where will the next building be? In Freshbrook perhaps Certainly many of us would like to see one there. It would mean that we would all have to pool our resources, but would'nt it be exciting if this was to be the first permanent community building in West Swindon entirely funded by the local community. Walking with the Lord - knowing Him personally - is always exciting. The New Year holds no fear - only peace and joy and love for those who put their trust in Him.
On the Beat Over the next few months it is intended to produce an article relating to the policing of West Swindon. In this edition we feature the Toothill Area. The entire Western expansion of Swindon falls in the Swindon, North Sub-division. Currently 7 Constables are posted as 'Foot Beat' officers. Each has responsibility for a given area, they are supported by a Police car driven by other officers. Toothill is served by Police Constable Tom Skillen, a former Irish Guardsman who has now been a Policeman for eight and a half years. P.C. Skillen has lived in the Toot hill area since 1977 and has been a local Beat Officer for Toothill for the past six years. P.C. Skillen is well known to many Toothill residents, in particular he has won the confidence of children during the course of his visits to Toothill Schools. P.C. Skillen is a married man with a teenage son. He enjoys working the Toothill area and is always willing to assist members of the public where he can. P.C. Skillen can be contacted through the Police Control Room. Tel: 28111.
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