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W. Swindon Health Services under threat A local councillor is worried that Health Visitors, District Nurses and Midwives will be thrown out of their offices in West Swindon. The lease for three houses at 4 - 6 Deerhurst Way from Thamesdown. Borough Council has now expired and it proposes to reclaim the properties and return them to use as much needed council houses. The Swindon Health Authority has used the houses as a base for primary health care workers since 1977, in the absence of a permanent health centre to serve the area. In addition to being a local base for health service staff, the ground floor of the houses are used for baby clinics, ante-natal classes, immunisation sessions and a point for receiving health advice.

Thamesdown councillor Tony Free, who represents Toothill, Westlea and Shaw, said in an exclusive comment to The Link, "I am determined that the only centre for primary health care servingthe 30,000 peopleof West Swindon is maintained until the Health Centre is built next to the Link Centre. "I will be calling a meeting between Thamesdown's Housing Department and the Health Authority to reslove the problem. I understand the desperate need for council housing, but the already bulging population of West Swindon must have good health care. Some parts like Shaw and Sparcells are very isolated. It's essential that the health workers have a local base." New health facilities - see page 23.

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Freshbrook's pub looks for a new name Link Magazine readers are being given the chance to name a pub - for the second time. Whitbread Severn Inns are spending ÂŁ250,000 on the re-development of The Cornflower at Freshbrook Village Centre. Work has already started to turn It Into a traditional friendly Right: Making a break for it. A play horse from The Cornflower pub garden falls at the first fence.

Inn which meets the needs of the local community. The Link ran a competition on behalf of Whitbread in mid-1982 to find a name for the pub before it opened the first time around. With such a major re-furbishment underway, the owners are looking for a new name to go with the new Image. Turn to page 6 to fill in and return the suggetion form. You could win a meal for four and a case of wine.

West Swindon's seventh primary school was opened on 6 July by The Mayor of Thamesdown, Councillor Ken Savage. Children from Salt Way presented dances, music, movement and poetry to an audiance of dignatories and parents. Above, Jodie Milner and Charlotte Smart presentthe Mayoress with a welcoming bouquet. On page 9, Zosia Durniat tells the story of an eighteenth century salt worker.

August is for children Free Summer Playschemes for 5 - 14 year olds By Western Area Swindon Playschemes (WA.S.P.S.) Come along for fun, games, arts and crafts and special events. (e.g. dance workshops, cooking, inflatables, badge making etc.) Mon 7th - Thurs 10th Shaw Ridge School Mon 14th - Thur 17th Toothill Farm Mon 21 St - Thur 24th Windmill Hill School Each day runs from 11 am to 3pm. Bring a packed lunch and wear old clothes. Tuck shop available. Please take any scrap materials (e.g. computer paper, insides of toilet rolls, boxes, card etc.) which can be used.

FWU%M9513 From Monday 31 July to Friday 1 September Shaw Ridge Toddlers Group Invites all West Swindon Parents with Under 5's to Join them every week-day afternoon during August at the exciting, secure Upper Shaw Farm Centre play area on Shaw Ridge with its giant sand pit, slide, musical chime bars, water play tray and garden. Please note: the centre with play area will be open froml.30p.m. to 4p.m. (but not if its raining) the sessions are open to under 5s & older brothers and sisters all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian the cost of 50p covers refreshments and use of toddler group toys.

Below: A few moments to relax at the Upper Shaw Farm Centre

Two trips have been arranged: Savernake Forest 11th Aug 75p includes Free hot-dog or hamburger Child Beale Trust 25th Aug ÂŁ3.00 adult, W. Reading) L1.50 children Both trips can be booked at the playscheme. For more details contact: Julie 870386, Dawn 619164, Ian 874372 or Cherry 872380 Children from any part of West Swindon can attend any playscheme venue. Parent help welcomed.

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CAWW G AL. Superteds, Rupert Bears, Big Teds, Little Teds, Paddingtons, Sootys and plain old Edward Bears. What are you doing on Wednesday August 30th? We want every bear that-everthere-was to join us for a grand Teddy Bear Rally at the West Swindon Centre, Swindon. Bring your master or mistress along (they'll be jealous otherwise) and join in the most fun day for bears since Winnie the Pooh went on an Expotition to the North Pole. Apart from meeting all your aunts, uncles and distant cousins,

there are competitions galore for the cuddliest bear, the scruffiest one, the oldest bear and many more. Moreover, we have a very special guest of honour: Mr Huggins VIB (Very Important Bear) will be gracing us with his presence and judging the competitions.

TES-T SWIDON CENTRE The West Swindon Centre, Tewkesbury Way, Westlea. Swindon

The fun starts at 11am with a Judy and Punch show, followed by The Frog Prince at 12pm, all building up to the climax of the day's proceedings: The Grand Teddy Bears' Rally at 2pm! You can tell your master or mistress's mummy and daddy to go off shopping while we have all the fun, which should carry on until at least 3.30pm. It's all free - but humans are only allowed in if you are accompanying them. So don't forget. West Swindon on Wednesday 30th. See you there.

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The Link Published by West Swindon Publications 13 Castle Dore Freshbrook, Swindon Tel:(0793) 872282 Publisher/Editor: Roger Ogle Advertising Sales: Elizabeth Wood Tel: 871793

Wednesday 30 August will see a massive gathering of teddys of all kinds -from Supertedsto Ruperts, Paddingtons to Sootys, plus a few fancy dressed Teds from June's Under Fives Festival. The West Swindon Centre is a hosting a day of fun for all local Teds, their owners and their minders. There will be Judy and Punch at 11a.m. and 3p.m., the Frog Prince Puppet Show at 12 noon and at 2p.m., the Grand Teddy Bear's Rally. The guest of honour Mr Huggins, a Very Important Bear, will make judgements in all kinds of competitions - from the cuddliest to the scruffiest to the oldest of bears. It's going to a great day for Teddies as well for those who love them.

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The Women's Page and the Education Matters page are on their summer holidays for this edition and will return next month. Due to the industrial dispute by local government staff it has not been possible to prepare the Library Matter's page. The staff at the West Swindon Library would like to thank all their customers for their support Apple Macintosh design, layout and lasersetting by and understanding. IMacOgle. The Reference Page usually Printed by Western Webb, Bristol found on page 23 has been pushed out of this edition and will return Published on the Wednesday next month. closest to the first of the month. Copy date: 12th of One school the preceding month. Wiltshire County Councilllor Alan Windmill has announced "The Link was first published In that Brookfield School in Shaw December 1978 exclusively for will stay as one school catering the West Swindon community. for 5 to 11 year olds and will not It is completely Independent of be split into seperate infant and Link Centre and, In fact, won the junior schools when a second competition to name the leisure centre In 1984. The magazine Is school is built on the same site. Parents, school staff and local entirely self-supporting from councillors have all expressed advertising." worries that two schools would Contents be created since the decision was 3 Front Piece made to build another school. 4 ToothIll Freshbrook & Grange Park 8 Westlea 9 Shaw 10 Arts Scene 10/14 Adult Education 15 Recreation Day In the Life 16 18/20 News & Views 21 Home & Garden End Pieces 22 23 Round Up

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A meeting to discuss the future of the Toothill Youth Club building atToothill Farm on Bodiam Drive will take place on Monday 7 August, 8p.m. in the club building. Anybody with an interest in the needs of teenagers is invited to attend. Young people are particularly welcomed. For more information, contact Neighbourhood Worker Lucie A race night at Toothill Community Centre on 22 July raised £350 for Hartley on 26161 ext. 3191.

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Toothill School's fourth year put on an entertaining production of The Wizard of Oz at the end of June. The five performances by the final year pupils played to packed houses of parents, other schools and members of the New Venture Club for the disabled. The production was organised byteachers Penny Purvis and Sue Tinker and the music was arranged by Linda Rankin.

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the West Swindon Family Project and the Pinehurst Neighbourhood Centre. Organiser Betty McKinlay said the race night had been great entertainment for the 100 people who attended, including the Mayor of Thamesdown who intended to stay for 20 minutes and eventually left two hours after arriving. Mrs McKinlay said particular thanks should be given to the sponsors, Toothill Chinese Takeaway, Stan James Bookmakers, Lou Macan, The Toot & Whistle, The Rifleman, The Steam Train, The Moonrakers, Baker Automatics, the Toothill Village Farmshop, M&W Stores, Toothill Community Centre, Anchor Butter and all the people who helped on the night. • Another race night Is being organised for Saturday 26 August. Don't miss the fun. Tickets are available from Toothill Community Centre.

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A much needed crossing patrol has been agreed by Wiltshire County Council. After much badgering Freshbrook councillor Bob Pixton has been able to show there are enough pedestrians crossing Rowton Heath Way to and from Grange Park to warrant a patrol at school times. "County officials would'n't recognise that there was a crossing point used by large numbers of Grange Park residents," said Bob. "I'm glad that a patrol has been agreed. The appointment can take place from September but I'm worried that nobody will want the job. If anybody can offer themselves, please write to the Headteacher at Freshbrook School."

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New image and new name planned for pub Freshbrook's pub is having £250,000 spent on it to turn it into a traditional friendly inn which meets the needs of families and the local community. The changes include creating two bars from the existing one bar. One will will beacomfortable lounge bar with a family room attached whilst the other will be a public bar with two dart boards and two pool tables. And for the first time, pool, darts, crib and football teams are to be organised to enter local leagues. The family room will allow parents with their children to enjoy a drink or a meal together. There will be a TV and video in the room which will also be used for children's parties in the late afternoons. The garden is being transformed to provide a comfortable sitting area as well as somewhere forchildren to play. A major change in the pub's operation is also planned with a new and extended menu being introduced which will include a children's menu. The pub will trade all day and food will be available from mid-morning until

early evening. Publican Clint Danials is enthusiastic about the alterations. "The Cornflower is being transformed both inside and out. Our customers will notice a great difference when the pub reopens under its new name in October. Because the changes are so great, we decided to look for a name so that people will know that to all intents and purposes it will be a new pub. "My wife Hilary and myself are really excited about the future. The new pub will cater for the local community- residents, businesses closeby and the occasional visitor. We want people in Freslkbrook to look upon our pub as the place to meet." Part of the pub is currently in use whilst building works take place. However it will close completely towards the end of August until its re-opening at the beginning of October. The closing date for the name Freshbrook's community pub Is 21 August. Fill In the entry form below and you could win a case of wine and a meal for four people. DO IT NOW!

The Cornflower, Freshbrook is changing and we want your help in deciding its new name. At present the pub is undergoing a massive £250,000 redevelopment by owners Whitbread Severn Inns and a new name is needed to fit with the pub's new look and feel when it re-opens in October. When finished the pub will have been restored to a traditional friendly inn, full of comfort and style, catering for the needs of the local community. Two bars will be created - a comfortable spacious lounge bar and a public bar with increased games facilities. There will also be a family room with videos for children and a new garden area to sit in. HOW TO ENTER Fill in the coupon below with your choice of name for the new look pub together with your reason for choosing it and send to Cornflower Competition, The Link, 13 Castle Dare, Freshbrook, Swindon. Closing date for entries is 21 August 1989.

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Lift for disabled unveiled A £16,000 lift for disabled people was officially unveiled at Greendown Community School, only a year after fund raising started for it. There had been a lift in the original plans but it was cut out before building work started at Greendown in 1986. It has taken a great deal of hard work and good will to get one put back in.

Who was this? £5 was offered in the July Link for identification of Westlea School headteacher Neil Griffiths being drenched at the school fete in June. We also wanted to know what was in his mind at the time. The prize is being split between Peter Wilkes of Grange Park who said MrGriffiths is pondering, "The things /put up with to raise money for school funds." Sheila Waterworth of Westlea reckons he's thinking "And / thought there was a water shortage in Swindon.

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Trustee Neil Griffiths cuts a ceremonial ribbon with ex-Westlea School pupil Kerrie Jack A voluntary committee of parents based at Westlea School set up a fundraising group in April 1988 and raised £8,000 and persuaded Wiltshire County Council to contribute a further £8,000. At a ceremony on 19 July to thank all those who had assisted the fundraising effort, committee chairman David Jack said he was amazed by how successful the group had been. "1 originally thought it would take two years to raise the money. To do it in one is fantastic. The parents, children and staff at Westlea School have been great, so have Greendown, and the County Council for putting in the cash. In particular the support from the PHH company at Windmill Hill is almost indescribable. They really have been wonderful. "I'm glad that children with a disability living in West Swindon now have a fair choice of secondary schools to go to."

Sponsored Event at Oliver Tomkins School 15 September 5p.m. - 7.30p.m. Stalls available to local W.I., Playgroups, Scouts, etc. at £5 each Further information from Mrs. Buckingham on 695388

PHH helps with another project A special learning centre at Westlea School which will cost £5,000 to set up received a major boost when locally based company PHH donated the proceeds of its annual fete on 8 July. The fete for PHH staff and their friends raised £468 for a room for children to learn manipulative skills. The room, to be set up in a mobile classroom, will contain special construction equipment, toys and books to assist children's development. PHH Communications Executive Liz Johnson said that the fete had been held on a lovely day. "Staff from Westlea School ran our children's sports which were very successful. We're very pleased to help with their project, it sounds really exciting." Commenting on the PHH help, headteacher Neil Griffiths said the PHH support was wonderful. "The company has taken a lead in helping the community, they cannot be more helpful. "We've started to order the equipment and materials for the room and it should be in operation by Christmas. There's also a group of mums who are giving us brilliant support by making up play packs for use by parents and children."

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Above: A bus looms around the blind corner on Cartwright Drive behind Lynda Stevens, right, and Jane Huller.

A road in Shaw is proving to be a lowed to plant such tall shrubs. danger to pedestrians and car driv- "I organised a 166 name petition ers alike. which the public works committee The junction where Worlidge Drive looked at in January. They agreed enters Cartwright Drive is lethal that some trees should be removed according to resident Lynda Stevens. but nothing has happened. Council "I'm terrified every time I have to officers have told me that available turn into Cartwright Drive. The bend money will be spent where there are in the road is totally obscured by tree known fatalities. and shrub planting. "Cartwright Drive is a fast short-cut "After a car doing at least 80m.p.h. into town and drivers just ignore the came hurtling at me last last year, I fact that there may be turn-offs or telephoned somebody at Thames- pedestrians trying to cross. The new down Council who came out to see road at Hilimead has made no differme immediately. He agreed that the ence. There will be a bad accident developers should not have been al- soon."

Street get-together Residents of a Wimpey estate in Shaw discovered that it doesn't need a Royal Wedding to get people out to have a street party. They just got on and had one. The party in the Orkney Close area at the beginning of July brought 83 adults, 47 children and 14 infants together for a barbeque and games during the afternoon which carried on as an adults only disco in the evening. "The idea came about on New Year's night," explained Jim Plenderleith, one of organising group. "Two different conga parties from adjoining culde-sacs came together and people discovered that they were neighbours." "The party was a tremendous success and enjoyed by everyone who came. We held a raffle with a first prize of a day flight to Guernsey and a total of ÂŁ1,000 was split between the Save the Children Fund and the Prospect Foundation. We're thinking about another next year."

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The Salt Workers Diary of Wiltshire Zosia Durniat, 9, of Salt Way Schools gives an account of a salt worker who passed the sit of her newly opened school over 250 years ago It was sun-rise on Monday morning would be waiting downstairs to set the 16th January 1751. Ihad to getup me off. I remembered last night I had at sun-rise to set off for my long had the best ale I had ever tasted. journey as a salt worker. My master This Inn was wonderful, it provided wonderful facilities, comfortable bedrooms and adorable food. Suddenly I heard a shout! "George, George!" Itwasmymaster. "Coming, I have just got to get dressed!" I said. Ihurriedly put on my breeches, boots, hat and coat. I ran down the stairs and paid half of a guinea for pot luck and then my master bid me goodbye and I was off. I had started off in an Inn in Cheshire and I was now in the outskirts of Cirencester. I came to a tollhouse for the second time. I paid I pence and was off. I met a pedlar in the middle of Cirencester. I was stranded there because my stick, to guide the pack-horses had broken. Luckily the pedlar had a stick. I gave him I pence for it. Left: Zosia meets a character from the past in a school display

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The wooden sculptures created byFergus Mercer at Lydiard Park have been erected in their positions around the play areas and will be officially opened by the Mayor of Thamesdown in August. Above, Fergus in front of his Thunderbird entrance arch.

The flowering of the arts in Thamesdown will be displayed in the September Showcase sponsored by Brunel Radio. During September there will be the chance to enjoy a tremendous variety of events. Drama, music, dance, mime, film comedy, poetry, exhibitions, children's shows, drama are all part of the act as will be household names and local talent. The September Showcase will be spread across all of Thamesdown's arts facilities including Link Arts Studios, the Wyvern Theatre, the Town Hall and the Arts Centre in Old Town. With so much on offer, it will be hard to keep track of where to find all the events. Don't worry a booklet has been produced which lists them all with background information to wet your appetite to take part. It's available locally from the Link Arts Studio. For up to date information, listen to GWR FM and Brunel Radio during September.

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FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN Monday 4th - Saturday 9th September Mon. - Fri. 730pm; Wed. 230pm; Sat. 430pm & 8pm

The Spectacular Musical UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES Starring BERNIE WINTERS & RICHARD WHITMORE

Milagro, New Mexico - a place where fantasy mingles with reality. When an impoverished farmer illegally irrigates his parched beanfield, he begins a chain of events which affects the whole town. A tremendously entertaining film. Directed by Robert Redford Price: £1.75 or £1.25 concessions (senior citizens, disabled, unwaged, Gold Card holders) PLUS £1.00 membership fee valid until 31 March 1990. August 19 at 2.30p.m. The Hunted (U) A Walt Disney 'live-action' adventure following the escapades Benji the dog as he takes a brood of orphaned cougar cubs under his paw and tries to find them a new home. Price: £1.00 per child per film plus 25p membership fee valid until 31 March 1990. Accompanying adults: 50p. per film.

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Films at the Link Arts Studio in August August 24 at 7.30p.m. The Milagro Beanfield War (15)

Monday 10th September, 730pm

RA RA ZOO present Stop Laughing This Is Serious' The worlds most eccentric circus comedy theatre!

Wednesday 13th September, 730pm

Songs from the Hollywood and Broadway Musicals presented by BENNY GREEN featuring Sharon Eckman Thursday 14th September, 730pm

Friday 15th September, 730pm

RICHARD STILGOE & PETER SKELLERN 'Who Plays Wins'

THE SWINGLE SINGERS In Concert The world's most unique vocal group' (press)

Saturday 16th September, 730pm

An evening with FRANKIE HOWERD Sure to be a titilating event! Monday 18th September 630pm & 900pm

Friday 22nd September, 730pm

The Hilarious NORMAN WISDOM And his showlime spectacular

A Romantic Evening with PAM AYRES

Monday 25th - Saturday 30th September Mon. - Fri. 730pm; Wed. 200pm; Sat. 430pm & 800pm

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For further information on fl/ms at Link Arts, telephone 871212 ext. 245.

At the Wyvern this Autumn The Autumn season at the Wyvern theatre offers an amazing variety of events - drama, music, dance, film, comedy, children's shows and chamber music. The season commences with The David Wood Magic Show (2 Sept), a mixture of songs, anecdotes, tricks and audience participation. The whole family will be entertained by Ra Ra Zoo 01 Sept), the world's wildest and most eccentric circus comedy theatre whilst for the younger audience, the Jactito Puppets (23 Sept) will enchant children. Top line musical artists will be visiting the Wyvern in the next few months. In September alone, Dr. Hook (12th), Benny Green (13th), Richard Stilgoe with Peter Skellern (14th), The Swingle Singers (15 Sept) and Billy Eckstein with Freda Payne (20th) take the stage in quick succession. Later on there will be an intimate evening with Cleo Lame and John Dankworth (9 Oct) and classical contributions from the

Bournemouth Symphony Sinfonietta (21 Sept & 17 Nov), the Allegro String Quarter (12 Oct) and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (9 Dec). September is also a month for comedy with Frankie Howard (16 Sept), Pam Ayres (22 Sept) and Norman Wisdom (18 Sept), all with their special brands of humour. The Wyvern's drama series brings comedian Bernie Winters to the fore in Underneath the Arches (from 4 Sept), whilst Jane Eyre (from 25 Sept) and Bell, Book and Candle (from 30 Oct) are sure to be powerful productions. In between, the Wyvern hosts the Thamesdown Dance Studio's Ten Year Dance Gala (10 Sept) and a Caribbean Sunday 07 Sept). And of course the fabulous family pantomime Mother Goose from 15 Dec to 14 Jan) will round off the year and introduce the new in traditional style. There's something for everyone at the Wyvern. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Even more courses for '89 - '90 Adult Education Organiser Rod Kensett, pictured below, introduces the biggest ever programme What do you do if you're interested? Look at what's on offer in this pull-out supplement. ipw • Get a copy of Adults LearnFirstly, to offer a wide range of interesting learning opportunites . ing', the full N.E.Wilts Adult Education Programme, from the - something for everyone. , West Swindon Library or bytelephoning 871413/613313. Secondly, to provide an easy way back into learning and, for There is a postal booking form in the booklet. those who want it, a steppingoff point for progress onto new • Ask me for further advice and information at the Gateway skills and opportunities. Shopping Centre Mall on 29 - 31 August. How is it offered? • Go to the main West Swindon enrolment Through friendly, informal classes at Green- session at Greendown Community School on down Community School, some local Primary Saturday 2 September from 1 Oa.m. to 2p.m. Schools and the Link Centre, mostly in the evenings but also in the mornings and after- How much does it cost? noons (with creche facilities) and at week- Most courses cost 95p an hour and many are ends. Most classes start in September/Octo- organised in short, affordable bits or have ber but new and continuing classes are avail- special payment arrangements. There are fee able in the New Year and after Easter. Some reductions of 50% (or more) available in cases of financial hardship, please enquire. classes can be joined at any time. I would like the Adult Education programme to do two main things.

COURSES FOR THE UNEMPLOYED ADULT Tel: 616875 Are you looking for: • Help to get back into the job market? • Skills you know that employers want? - Away to update, and add to existing skills? • Learn something about computers? We offer: • A wide range of 'hands-on' courses - Subjects from office skills to electronics • Short courses available all year - No entry qualification/previous experience - Help with fees • No loss of 055 benefits Interested? Contact Mary Brookes, Swindon Technology Unit, Victoria Road, Swindon

BASIC EDUCATION Tel: 616246/871413 Help is available for adults with difficulties in • reading, writing and spelling • basic maths skills • and for speakers of other languages, now permanently resident in the area, whowishto improve their English. Classes are provided each weekday and Monday to Thursday evenings in many venues all over North East Wiltshire. In West Swindon Basic Education classes are available on Wednesday morning and evening and English for Speakers of Other Languages (E.S.O.L.( on Monday mornings. For non-permanent residents English as a Foreign Language classes are available on Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Friday mornings. Further information by telephoning the number above or Rod Kensett on 871413.

ADULT GUIDANCE UNIT Tel: 618866 The Adult Guidance Unit offers educational and careers guidance to anyone over 19 and out of full time education. Adults thinking of taking a course, training fora newjoborwho are thinking of returning to work aftera break may telephone and talk in confidence to a Guidance Worker. LATE NEWS- From istAugust drop-in to the Link Centre Mall on Tuesdays from 1 0,00am 12.00 noon where a Guidance Worker will be available.

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Tel: 21692 After the 'first age' of childhood and full-time education and the 'second age' of work and famHy, comes the 'third age' of retirement when people are free to follow interests for which they previous' had insufficient time. Members meet together in small groups week' orfortnightly in each other's homes or at some other suitable venue. Current groups range from Art Appreciation and Spanish to Scrabble and from Travel and Dressmaking to Square Dancing. Any retired person canjoin fora annual fee of £5 and 30p per group meeting. Further details telephone Ron Davies the Programme Co-ordinator.

SWINDON OPEN LEARNING CENTRE Tel: 511641 If it is not possible for you to get to the class you want or the qualification or subject you wish to study seems notto be on offer, don't dispair we may be able to arrange for you to study at home - with access to your own tutor if you want. Course materials are available for most GCSE subjects and 'A Levels, as well as a wide range of professional qualifications and subjects of general interest. Telephone and ask for a leaflet. We can arrange for you to come to a convenient place and talk about your needs.

A complete guide to 1.9€S'.9 - .90 progrcmme of community activities of óreendown Community School will be published in the September edition of The Link

ADULTS LEARNING IN WEST SWINDON 1989-90 DAYTIME & EVENING COURSES PRE-TERM COURSE STUDY SKILLS FOR THOSE RETURNING TO LEARN 7.15 T/W/Th 12 - 14 September

MONDAY ACCOUNTS GCSE/RSA II 7.00 Oliver Tomkins ARTISTIC NEEDLEWORK BASKETBALL 8.30 BUILDING AN EXTENSION CAKE ICING CALLIGRAPHY COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE ELECTRONICS: An Introduction ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES 9.30am Link Centre ENGLISH LITERATURE GCSE FITNESS TRAINING 7.00 FLOWER ARRANGING 7.00 Oliver Tomkins FLOWERS FOR SUMMER 7.00 Oliver Tomkins FRENCH I GERMAN I ISLAM: AN INTRODUCTION KEEP-FIT WITH AEROBICS 7.00 Freshbrook School KEEPING COLD WATER & TROPICAL FISH MACHINE KNITTING: All stages 1.00 MACHINE KNITTING: Know your machine 1 0.00am MACHINE KNITTING: Advanced MAKING CHILDREN'S CLOTHES MARKETING & SELLING: An Introduction MATHS: Foundation Level GCSE/RSA 9.30am Foundation Level GCSE/RSA Higher Level GCSE MODEL MAKING: Creative Engineering PATCHWORK & APPLIQUE 1 .00pm PITMANSCRIPT: Speed/Refresher PORTUGUESE: Get by in POTTERY FOR FUN PSYCHOLOGY GCSE ROCK AND ROLL: A History 6.30pm SPANISH II SPREADSHEETS AND DATA BASES TRADITIONAL DECORATING TECHNIQUES TYPEWRITING: Keyboard Skills 2.15 WOOD CARVING & WOOD TURNING WORDPROCESSING 2.15 WORDPROCESSING II

TUESDAY AROMATHERAPY 1 .00pm AROMATHERAPY ANTIQUES: A layman's guide BADMINTON: Newcomers/Improvers 8.00 BIOLOGY: Human GCSE CAR CARE CARRIAGE DRIVING FOR BEGINNERS 6.30 - Brook Field School

CREATIVE WRITING CROQUET FOR BEGINNERS 6.30 Lydiard Park ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 6.3Opm ENGLISH: Return to learn 9.30am FISHING: Start fishing Lake fishing River fishing Winter fishing Pole & Canal fishing Match fishing Fly fishing Tench & Carp fishing GERMAN II GLASS ENGRAVING* GUITAR AND BANJO: Folk style INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: RSA I INTERIOR DESIGN: A basic course JAPAN & THE JAPANESE KNITTING, CROCHET & TATTING 1.00 KNITTING, CROCHET AND TATTING LAW GCSE. LOCAL HISTORY COURSES A history of heraldry A history of the Lydiards A history of Purton Rodbourne, Haydon Wick & Moredon A history of Swindon Wilts & Berks Canal A history of Wootton Bassett MACHINE KNITTING: Beginners OPERA AND ITS MUSIC OUTDOOR SPORTS preparatory evenings Rock-Climbing - Marlborough College Parachuting Paragliding Hill Walking PAINTING & DRAWING PAINTING ON SILK PHOTOGRAPHY: Techniques & Effects* PHOTOGRAPHY: Portraiture* 7.00 Link Centre PHILOSOPHIES & RELIGIONS OF THE EAST PORTUGUESE PPA COURSE: Unit 1 (Term 1) 1.00 RETURNING TO WORK & WORDPROCESSING SHAKESPEARE DIDN'T WRITE BOOKS! SPANISH I 9.30am UPHOLSTERY & SOFT FURNISHINGS YOGA: Hatha yoga & relaxation 7.30 Westlea School

WEDNESDAY ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 9.30am ADULT BASIC EDUCATION ARCHAEOLOGY: An introduction BODY BUILDING BOOKEEPING RSA I 1 .00pm CAR CARE CARRIAGE DRIVING FOR BEGINNERS 6.00pm Brook Field School COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN: Introduction CROQUET FOR BEGINNERS 6.30pm Lydiard Park

DANCE: Parent & Toddler 10am & 11 am Link Centre DESK-TOP PUBLISHING: Introduction DRAWING: Life & Figures DRESSMAKING FOR ALL STANDARDS EMBROIDERY: Counted thread 9.30am EMBROIDERY: Traditional & Modern ENGLISH GCSE ENGLISH RETURN TO LEARN FINANCE, VAT& PAYE FRENCH II FRENCH: GET BY IN OUTDOOR SPORTS:preparatory evenings TRY ORIENTEERING II FURNITURE: REPAIR & RENOVATION THE GOOD LIFE: A guide to stockholding GRAPHIC DESIGN: for small organisations HOUSE CONVEYANCING INTERIOR DESIGN: basic course 9.30am INVESTMENT & PERSONAL TAX JEWELLERY, COPPERWORK & ENAMELLING LACE MAKING 1.00 pm MAKING FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY MUSIC: Start playing & reading 7.30pm PHOTOGRAPHY: a beginner's course PPA COURSE: Unit 3 1 .00pm SELF DEFENCE SINGING FOR FUN 7.30pm Oliver Tomkins

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LINK CENTRE

'Update 89 A GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON FOR EVERYONE

Link Centre Autumn Course Bookings

Application forms and further details are available from Link Centre main reception now. Application forms may be submitted during the period: • 7 August 21 August for September/October courses • 1 October 10 October for November/December courses. -

In person, bookings may be made over the counter from • 26 August for September/October courses, • 15 Ocotber for November/December courses

Ice Skating week course suitable for 5-15 year olds who wish to learn the basics of ice skating with the opportunity to progress onto top grades. A six

Saturdays 930am - 10.00am Saturdays 9.00am - 9.30am Saturdays 830am - 9.00am

Grades 4,5,6

TENNIS CENTRE

Now open

O No admission fee! O No membership fee! O No club fee! o Superb catering facilities O Lunchtime & evening bar available

For details on all courses and sessions, plus a free brochure, telephone

871111

A lovely way for parents and young children to learn to skate together, with guidance from the Link's professionals. Children must be under 5 years of age, with no more than two toddlers per parent. Tuesdays 1015am - 1045am Tuesdays 1045am - 1115am

Beginners Advanced

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ADVANCED DANCE AND FIGURE GRADES Open to those skaters who have completed Grade 6. Grades 7,8 Grade 9

Saturdays 800am - 830am Saturdays 1000am - 1030am

16/9/89 21/10/89 4/11/89 9/12/89 Cost: £6.80 (child) or £8.00 (adult) per 6 week COURSE DATES:

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Saturday 4 November Spring Harvest Autumn Celebration Friday 10 November Malmesbury Boxing Club Dinner 27, 28, 29 November Swindon Ice Figure Club Open Competition Sunday 3 December Swindon Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of classical music. Saturday 16 December Swindon Choral Society Concert. Watch out for special theme nights in the Ice Rink Holloween, Christmas, etc. For further details, telephone 871212. -

PARENT AND TODDLER

KIDS ON ICE

Beginners Grades 2,3

Special Events this autumn

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Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course

Cost: £6.80 per 6 week course

COFFEE COURSE

ADULT COURSE Open to everyone aged 16 and over. Learn to skate in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Beginners 1,2,3 Grades 4,5,6

630pm 700pm Thursdays 700pm 730pm

Thursdays

A course specifically aimed at those of you with spare time during the week. Come along and learn to skate, or improve on your basic skills. Beginners Advanced

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PLEASE NOTE: The course fee covers tuition only. Skate hire and public skating are charged for at normal rates. Please purchase your tickets for these prior to your lesson if you require these activities.

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Link Centre Whitehill Way, Westlea Swindon, Wilts. SN5 7DL Tel: (0793) 871212

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Health Suite Our Health Suite is an ideal facility to add to your Lifestyle programme. Once you've worked out, why not relax in the Sauna, followed by the therapeutic jacuzzi, and finally tan under one of our sunbeds. This unbeatable combination is all yours at a price to make both you and your wallet feel at ease. Prices and session times are as follows: £2.65 BRONZE (sunbed only) SILVER (sauna, jacuzzi and light exercise) £2.35 £4.40 GOLD (all four treatments) 9.30 12-2 2-4 -11.30 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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Lifestyle Sessions IN THE DAYTIME

Your Lifestyle is the way you lead your life, reflecting your health, general state of fitness and well being. A well balanced lifestyle is keeping your body in shape, your mind alert and feeling in touch with others.

EVERGREEN LIFESTYLE

Mondays 130pm - 330pm Thursdays 9.30am - 1130pm The Lifestyle session is for those older in years but young at heart. Join us for a gentle warm up, badminton, snooker, table tennis, carpet bowls and the chance to try something different. A free drink is available and there is the opportunity to swim or skate at no extra charge. Price: £1.50

LADIES LIFESTYLE

Mondays 930am - 1130pm Kick off your shoes, let your hair down and join us for a morning of leisure. We offer keep fit to suit all fitness standards, racket sports, team games and occasionally a little trampolining! A free drink is available and at 11am there is a chance to swim or skate at no extra charge. Free creche facilities are available for 2 - 5 year olds and under 2s. Price £1.50 PLEASE NOTE: All Lifestyle sessions are fully supervised by our qualified instructors. Gold Card holders may come to any session applicable to them for 50p. During School Holidays all sessions will be transferred to Delta Tennis Centre.

Lunchtime Link now has a varied lunchtime activity programme aimed specifically at those who have flexible working hours, or time to spare during the day.

RECREATIONAL TRAMPOLINING Fridays 730pm - 1030pm. Do you need time to practise your trampolining skills? Here's a chance to meet with others who want to do the same. Fully supervised by qualified staff, no registration required. Minimum age 12. Cost: Adults: £1.70. Concessions: 85p

FITNESS TRAINING For men and women. Tuesdays 7.30prn - 830pm Thursdays 730pm - 830pm Each session involves a well balanced programme of warming up, running and body care ending with a stretch - all exercises are designed with safety as the first priority. Cost: Adults: £1.70. Concession: 85p This includes a free swim.

BADMINTON/BOWLS Tuesdays 930am - 1130am A brand new recreational session. Meet others interested in playing badminton and bowls. As your standard improves, there is a chance to challenge fellow players to more competitive games. Cost: £1.50

NETBALL LEAGUE The Link Netball League will be running on Monday lunchtimes. Each team has one 20 minute game per week. League runs for 6 weeks. Costs: £16.00 per team. Details from Main Reception.

LUNCHTIME WORKOUTS

You owe it to yourself - Link up with Lifestyle today!

All lunchtime activities include a free swim (sorry, not available on Mondays)

Sunday 730pm - 10.30prn A chance to meet and play against new opponents or old rivals. Open to everyone. Cost: Adults £1.70 per session. Concessions: 85p

Link runs 2 lunchtime 5-a-side leagues, taking place on Wednesdays and on Fridays. Each team plays one 15 minute game per week. Leagues run for 8 weeks. Costs: £18.00 per team. Details from Main Reception.

Every Tuesday and Thursday 1230pm - 130pm. For those of you who have a little spare time at Midday. Just turn up and pay on the day. A free swim is included. Cost: £1.20 per session.

Wednesday 9.30am - 1130pm Friday 930am - 1130pm Link Lifestyle offers the chance to participate in a number of activities including badminton, snooker, squash, table-tennis and team games (keep fit on Wednesdays). A free drink is available, and at 1100am there is a chance to skate or swim at no extra charge. Free creche facilities are available for 2 - 5 year aids. Price: £1.50

RECREATIONAL BADMINTON

SOCCER LEAGUES

At Link Centre we run a variety of courses to improve your lifestyle. Our daytime lifestyle sessions are especially appealing for adults who have spare time during the day and want to keep fit, try something new, meet new friends and have fun at the same time.

LINK LIFESTYLE

TABLE TENNIS Every Friday from 630pm - 800pm Juniors 800pm - 930pm Adults Professional coaching for players of all ages and standards. Cost: Adults: £1.20 per session. Concessions: 60p

Pay As You Play KARATE Every Sunday 1030am - 1230pm. The style of Karate practised is Wado Ryu. Tuition is for every standard including beginners, from our 2nd Dan Black Belt instructor. Suitable for men and women. Minimum age 12 years. Cost: £1.70 per session. Concessions: 85p

MINICAMP Saturday morning 9.30am - 11.30am For children aged 6-12 years. Activities will be many and varied including a go on our INFLATABLE CASTLE and some weeks you can choose to go ice skating. We promise a morning of fun and excitement. Cost: 85p per session.

Adult enrolment ARCHERY Subjects covered include bowrnanship, general techniques and choosing equipment. Thursdays 600pm - 7.30pm 14/9/89 - 19/10/89 Date: 2/11/89 - 7/12/89 Cost: £12.80 per 6 week course.

LADIES SQUASH Ladies, come along to our beginners course, designed specifically with you in mine. Learn the fundamentals of the game and have an enjoyable time whilst getting fit. Wednesdays: 200pm - 300pm Date: 13/9/89 - 18/10/89 1/11/89 - 6/12/89 Cost: £7.80 per 6 week course.

COURSES AT LINK BADMINTON

TODDLER BOUNCE

Tuesdays: Beginners 8.30pm - 930pm Improvers and Advanced 930pm - 1030pm Date: 12/9/89 - 17/10/89 31/10/89 - 5/12/89 Cost: £14.90 per 7 week course.

Parents are encouraged to join in with this pre-school trampolining. Mondays and Fridays: 1.30pm - 200pm 1 - 2 years 200pm - 230pm 2 - 3 years 3 - 6 years 230pm - 300pm 300pm - 3.30pm 1 - 2 years 3.30pm - 4.00pm 2 - 3 years 3 - 6 years 400pm - 430pm

TRAMPOLINING Our coaches will take you through the basic routines, open to all levels. Wednesdays: 730pm - 830pm 8.30pm - 930pm Date: 13/9/89 - 18/10/89 1/11/89 - 6/12/89 Cost: £12.80 per 6 week course.

CANOEING This course introduces you to the basics of canoeing in the comfort of our warm pool. No high winds or waves to contend with! Mondays: 9.15 - 10.15pm Date: 11/9/89 - 16/10/89 30/10/89 - 4/12/89 Cost: £12.80 per 6 week course.

SWIMMING Take this opportunity to learn to swim, increase your water confidence or improve your swimming technique. Mondays: Shallow End Adult Beginners 6.45pm - 7.30pm Adult Beginners 7.30pm - 8.15pm Adult Beginners 815pm - 9.00pm Deep End Adult Improvers 730pm - 8.15pm Adult Improvers 815pm - 9.00pm Date: 11/9/89 - 16/10/89 30/10/89 - 4/12/89 Cost: £7.80 per 6 week course.

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Intermediate 7.30pm - 930pm 11/9/89 - 16/10/89 30/10/89 - 4/12/89 Thursdays: Beginners 730pm - 9.30pm Date: 14/9/89 - 19/10/89 2/11/89 - 7/12/89 Cost: £12.80 per 6 week course.

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Mondays: 11/9/89 - 16/10/89 30/10/89 - 4/12/89 Fridays: 15/9/89 - 20/10/89 3/11/89 - 8/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course.

TRAMPOLINING Have fun and learn a new sport! Introductory courses for trampolining awards will be taken if the coach feels the children are ready. 5-8 years 430pm - 530pm 5-8 years 530pm - 630pm 8 years + 630pm - 730pm 13/9/89 - 18/10/89 Date: 1/11/89 - 6/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course. Wednesdays:

SHORT TENNIS An ideal way to learn how to play tennis, all the fundamentals are covered. A great game to play in its own right. Age 6-14 year olds. 430pm - 530pm Wednesdays 13/9/89 - 18/10/89 Date: 1/11/89 - 6/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course.

SOCCER SKILLS This course is designed to improve ball control, team work and provide a chance to practise in game situations. 6-8 years 430pm - 530pm Wednesdays 6-8 years 530pm - 630pm 8-10 years 630pm - 730pm 13/9/89 - 18/10/89 Date: 1/11/89 - 6/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course.

CLIMBING

BASKETBALL

Beginners very welcome. All the basic fundamentals covered by expert climbers. Please ask for our rock climbing leaflet for more details. Beginners 600pm - 800pm Wednesdays: Intermediate 800pm - 10.00pm Advanced 900pm - 10.30pm Date: 13/9/89 - 18/10/89 1/11/89 - 6/12/89 Cost: £17.25

All standards welcome to this course. Equipment is especially designed with junior' in mind. 4.00pm - 530pm Tuesdays: Date: 12/9/89 - 17/10/89 31/10/89 - 5/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course.

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PRE-SCHOOL MOVEMENT An all important series of exercise, to music, aimed at building, co-ordination and strengthening of young muscles. 1.45pm - 2.30pm Wednesdays: 2.30pm - 315pm Date: 13/9/89 - 18/10/89 1/11/89 - 6/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course.

SPORTS ACRO A graceful combination of gymnastics, dance and partner assisted balances. 330pm - 500pm Tuesdays: Date: 12/9/89 - 17/10/89 31/10/89 - 5/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course.

MINI-GYM A unique session designed to help develop basic motor skills, in very young children, through active play using soft play equipment and climbing frames. Tuesdays: 3 - 6 years 930am - 1015am 2-3years 10.30am-11.15am 1 -2 years 1130am - 1215pm Date: 12/9/89 - 16/10/89 30/10/89 - 4/12/89 1 - 2 years 930am - 1015am 2-3 years 1030am - 1115am 3 -6 years 1130am - 1215pm 14/9/89 - 19/10/89 Date: 2/11/89 - 7/12/89 Cost: £8.00 per 6 week course.

Children's swimming

PARENT & TODDLER Bring your child along and learn how to teach him/her to swim. Tuesdays: Under 2's12.00pm - 12.30pm 2 years + 1230pm - 100pm 100pm - 1.30pm Date: 12/9/89 - 17/10/89 31/10/89 - 5/12/89 Cost: £6.90 per 6 week course

MONDAY EVENINGS Shallow End Deep End Beginners Minnows Beginners Tadpoles Minnows Beginners Beginners Dolphins Tadpoles Tadpoles 11/9/89 - 16/10/89 30/10/89 - 4/12/89 Cost: £6.90 per 6 week course.

4.00pm - 430pm 4.30pm - 500pm 5.00pm - 530pm 5.30pm - 6.00pm 6.00pm - 630pm 630pm - 700pm Date:

SATURDAY MORNINGS 830am - 900am Beginners Tadpoles 900am - 930am 930am - 1000am Beginners 1000am - 1030am Minnows 1030am - 1100am Beginners Date: 16/9/89 - 21/10/89 4/11/89 - 9/12/89 Cost: £6.90 per 6 week course Club Coach session - 9.30am/10.30am Cost: £10.00 Beginners = Children not able to swim 6m without armbands. Tadpoles = Children able to swim over 6m without armbands. Minnows = Able to swim at least 12m on front and back without armbands. Dolphins = Capable swimmers on both front and back wishing to improve on range of skills. N.B. All swimmers must be 5 years+

Dance Classes MONDAYS Jazz Dance 7-10 years 500pm - 600pm £1.10 Jazz Dance 11-14 years 600pm - 700pm £1.10

WEDNESDAYS First Steps in Ballet 4-6 years 3.30pm - 4.15pm15 for term, £8 for half term - ENROl I Fl) COURSE. Creative Dance 5-9 years 415pm - 500pm £1.10 Beginners Tap Dance 4 - 7 years 5.00pm - 545pm £1.10 Ballet 7-10 years 5.45pm - 630pm £1.10 Beginners Tap Dance 8+ 630pm - 715pm Jazz Exercise Teens & Adults 7.30pm - 8.30pm £2.00/E1.00 concessions

Thursdays:

CHILDREN: Attend any two classes on the same day for only £1.85! Term commences: Monday 18/9/89 Term ends: Wednesday 13/12/89 All classes bookable weekly except. No classes week commencing 23/10/89

Turn over for information about the Link Centre's Community Suite and ArtsStudio.

COMMUNITYl; Getting together in West Swindon... Tucked away in a cosy corner off the Link Mall, next to Link Arts, you can find a cluster of rooms where anything can happen! Especially if it brings local people together to pursue activities which they have organised for themselves. If you have a special interest, the Community Activities Officers based here can offer a wide range of contacts within West Swindon and across the Town. Part of their role is putting people in touch with others of similar interests. Or... if you like.., we may be able to help you get something new happening, especially if it relates to the needs of the growing West Swindon community. Community Development staff often provide support to groups in the early stages of organisation, drawing upon their experience with established community groups to enable new ones to grow in a supportive environment. The encouragement and support of groups and activities which link West Swindon people together in new ways is the priority here. Many groups already meet on a regular basis, run by their own committees. Besides the groups listed here, there is a separate list of Parent & Toddler Groups available. More information is available by calling in or phoning Community Suite Reception on 871212 ext. 234.

MONDAY English as a 2nd language 930am - 1130am Creches for under 2's and 2-5 year olds (while parents attend activities) 930am - 1130am Welcome to West Swindon Coffee Morning (for recent arrivals to the area - adults only please 1000am - 12 noon

21 W THEATRE PERFORMANCES Tuesday 12 September to Wednesday 13 September: CHANGE. A gratuitious germination of generous gratification to the globe and our environment. 700pm. Tickets: £2.50. Saturday 23 September: Trouble and Strife present NEXT TO YOU I LIE. A bold provocative piece of theatre about pornography and the 'glamour' industry and their effects. 800pm. Tickets: £3.50/2.50 concessions. Thursday 28 September: Temba Theatre Company present BACK STREET MAMMY. Dynette has a wonderful future ahead of her but her dream is threatened by an uwanted pregnancy. 730pm. Tickets: £3.50/C2.50 concessions. Saturday 30 September: Lambeth Children's Theatre Company present GULLIVER IN LILUPUT. Life size puppets, shadow puppets and both physical and vocal buffoonery help to tell this classic tale which will delight and amuse all children. 230pm. Tickets: £2.00 Saturday 21 October: Women and Theatre present PUTTING IT ABOUT. A vital drama which confronts the issue of AIDS and the HIV virus. S.00pm. Tickets: £3.50/E2.50 concessions.

Music & Movement (slow and easy) 1145am - 115pm Lacemaking 730pm - 930pm Starbase Swindon (monthly) 730pm - 1030pm GWR Majorettes 600pm - 700pm Gardening Club (monthly) 800pm - 1000pm

Creche for 2-5 year olds Pre-School Playgroup Course Sequence Dancing

930am - 1130am 930am - 1130am 7.00pm - 1000pm

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

45+ Tea Dances (monthly) 330pm - 600pm

Welcome to West Swindon Coffee Morning (for recent arrivals to the area - children welcome). 1000am - 12.00 noon Better Halves 1000am - 1230pm (Single Parent Group) Asian Women's Group 100pm - 300pm 45+ Club 200pm - 4.00pm (Social Club for over 45's) National Childbirth Trust 200pm - 400pm (monthly) Lighthouse Club 800pm - 1000pm (Mentally Handicapped Adults Social Group) St. John's Waterbourne Division 800pm - 1000pm

WEDNESDAY Creches for under 2's & 2-5 year olds Sequence Dancing

FRIDAY

930am - 1130am 7.00pm - 1000pm

THURSDAY Harmony Lunch Club 12noon Townswomens Guild (monthly) 130pm - 430pm Diecast Club (monthly) 730pm - 930pm Wilts. Trust for Nature 7.30pm - 1030pm Conservation (monthly)

LINK 3-5 PLAYGROUP Meets during school terms, Tuesday - Friday 915am - 1145am. Places are limited so please register your child before his/her Third Birthday.

CHARITY MARKET STALLS (3rd Saturday in the month in the Link Mall) 1000am - 2.00pm. These events provide an opportunity for community groups and charitable organisations to fundraise in a popular location, with back up advertising. Stalls are available on a limited basis for a fee of £2.00. So book early! Forthcoming dates: 16th September, 21st October, 18th November.

PRIVATE HIRE HERE Rooms are available for hire for special occasions such as birthday parties, discos and weddings. A bar can be arranged upon application for a special licence. Conferences benefit from the well-equipped facilities, which include an amplification system for persons with suitable hearing aids.

Community Development

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JAZZ

CHILDRENS FILM CLUB

Swindon Jazz Front presents: Saturday 16 September: ZBIGNIEW NAMYSLOWSKI QUARTET Tickets: £5.00/4.50 members/E2 unwaged

Saturdays at 2.30p.m. 16 September WILLOW (PG) 28 October THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD (PG) 25 November MOONWALKER (PG) 16 December A SURPRISE FULL LENGTH CARTOON FEATURE (U)

Saturday 22 September: SPIKE ROBINSON AND BRIAN DEE TRIO Tickets: £4.00/3.00 concessions. Saturday 30 September: DAVID CROSS BAND. Tickets £3.00 members/E3.50/E1.00 unwaged. Friday 6 October: TREVOR WATTS' DRUM ORCHESTRA Tickets: £4.50 members/5.0O/3.30 unwaged. Friday 27 October: THE ORIGINAL BRUCE TURNER BAND. Tickets: £4.00/E3.00 concessions. Saturday 4 November MERVYN AFRICA QUARTET Tickets: £3.00 members/E3.50/F-1.00 unwaged Saturday 11 November JOHNNY MARRS BLUES BAND Tickets: £4.50 members/E5.00/E2.00 unwaged. Saturday 25 November: JOE HARRIOTT MEMORIAL QUINTET. Tickets: £4.00/E3.00 concessions. Friday 1 December: THE JOHN ETHERIDGE AND DICK HECKSTALL-SMITH QUINTET. Tickets: £3.50 members/E4.00/ £1.00 unwaged. All jazz performances commence at 800p.m. Licensed bar with real ale at all gigs.

Membership: 25p (valid until 31.3.90) plus Admission: £1.00 per film. Come along and join on the day.

FILM SOCIETY Thursdays at 7.30p.m Membership: £1.00. Admission £1.75; Concessions £1.25 14 September HAIRSPRAY (PG) 21 September PASCALFS ISLAND (15) Featuring a remarkable performance by Ben Kingsley. 5 October MAPANTSULA (15) Filmed in Soweto by a mainly black cast and crew, Mapantsula deals with the black experience under apartheid, and is a spirited and defiant statement against the oppressive regime. 19 October VIRGIN (36 FIT I Fl ft.) (18) An "excruciatingly realistic" intelligent and funny observation of a girl's coming of age. 2 November RED SORGHUM (15) Both a folk-tale and a tribute to Chinese peasant culture, this film has been critically acclaimed as a masterpiece and is certainly the most exciting film to emerge from China's New Wave. 7 December IMAGINE (15)

If YOU would like to get more involved or simply have a creative idea, why not drop in and talk to us?

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APTS

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A Brochure with fuU Information and a postal booking form Is availablefrom Libraries or by telephoning 871413 or 613313. Most daytime courses have a creche available for a small additional fee, please enquire. All courses listed take place at Greendown Community School, 7.1 5pm unless otherwise stated.

SKIN CARE & MAKE-UP 100pm SKIN CARE & MAKE-UP SPANISH CONVERSATION SPANISH: Get by in 1 .00pm TAX &THE SMALL BUSINESS TENNIS: Beginners 630pm TYPEWRITING: Keyboard Skills 7.30pm WILLS, PROBATE & SUCCESSION WOODWORK: Furniture & DIY WORDPROCESSING YOGA: Hatha yoga & relaxation 730pm Toothill School THURSDAY ARTICLES & FEATURES AVICULTURE: Keeping Caged Birds BOOK-KEEPING: for the small business BRIDGE: Beginners BUSINESS: An introduction to BUSINESS STUDIES/COMMERCE GCSE CAKE ICING: Stage II CAKE ICING: Children's cakes 1 .00pm CARRIAGE DRIVING FOR BEGINNERS 6.30 Brook Field School CHILDREN'S BOOKS 9.30am DESK-TOP PUBLISHING: Introduction DRESSMAKING: All standards 1 .00pm ELECTRONICS: An introduction ENGLISH: How she is (ill) used 9.30am

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>1 are subject to a small additional fee nity Association funds towards newing equipment. er and material costs should less than an changes will be kept to a minimum t the earliest opportunity.

ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 6.00pm ENGLISH GCSE 1 .00pm FRENCH I 930am FRENCH Ill FRENCH: Get by in 9.30am FRENCH CONVERSATIONS FURNITURE: Repair & Renovation GARDENING COURSES An All Year Garden Bulbs & Spring Flowers Growing Orchids House plants Organic gardening Propogation, Greenhouses & Hanging Baskets Trees & Shrubs Vegetables & Fruit for the small garden Your new garden GEOLOGY: An Introduction GERMAN III GERMAN: Get by in HOME MAINTENANCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN: RSA I 730pm LETTERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 930am MANAGEMENT: An Introduction MATHS: Intermediate GCSE 930am MICROWAVE COOKERY I 100pm MICROWAVE COOKERY I MICROWAVE COOKERY II 100pm MICROWAVE COOKERY II MICROWAVE: SUMMER IDEAS 1.00pm MICROWAVE: SUMMER IDEAS PPA COURSE: Unit I (Term I) 100pm SHAKESPEARE IN CONTEXT 930am SOCIOLOGY GCSE SPANISH I SPANISH: Get by in STAINED GLASS 7.00pm Link Centre TAI CHI: Chinese movement meditation 700pm Westlea School TENNIS: Improvers 630pm UNDERSTANDING HORSES 730pm WEIGHT TRAINING Introductory 630pm WOODEN TOYS: Design & Make WORDPROCESSING & RETURNING TO WORK

FRIDAY BALLROOM DANCING: Beginners 2.3Opm BALLROOM DANCING: Beginners 7.00pm Oliver Tomkins ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10.00am FIT AND TRIM 930am FUN WITH UNDER FIVES 930am ISLAM: AN INTRODUCTION 945am MAKING FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY 1 .00pm PPA COURSE: Unit 2 (Term 1) 9.30am Link Centre SEQUENCE DANCING: Beginners 2.l5pm SEQUENCE DANCING: Beginners 7.00 Oliver Tomkins SPELLING: GET THE SPELLING RIGHT 930am

SATURDAY & WEEKEND COURSES SEPTEMBER GUIDED WALKS Sundays from 17 Sept. ARTISTIC PAINT FINISHES Saturdays 23/30 Sept.; 7/14 Oct. PRACTICAL CAR MAINTENANCE Saturdays from 23 Sept. WORDPROCESSING I Saturdays from 23 Sept. EXPLORING PAINT & PAINTING Saturday/Sunday 30Sept./1 Oct. OUTDOOR SPORTS Try Hill Walking (Marlborough Downs) Sunday lOam - 4pm Try Parachuting (Oxfordshire) Saturday lOam - 4pm Try Paragliding (South Wales) Sunday 9am - 5pm Try Rockclimbing (North Wales) Friday - Sunday Try Orienteering I (Lydiard Park) Sunday lOam - 4pm Try Orienteering II (Swindon area) Sunday lOam - 4pm KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE Saturdays from 30 Sept. PROGRAMME CONTINUES OVERLEAF

The Cost Fees vary according to class length and number of meetings. Generally, the cost is less than 95p per hour. Anyone experiencing financial hardship should enquire about fee concessions Telephone 871413 for assistance '%,rcc

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OCTOBER BADMINTON: Newcomers & Beginners Sunday 1 Oct. BRIDGE Saturdays 7 Oct./1 1 Nov. PAINTING IN ACRYLICS Sat. 7 Oct. RELAXATION & STRESS MANAGEMENT Sundays 8/22 Oct. DESK-TOP PUBLISHING WORKSHOP Saturday 14 Oct. MAKING CHILDREN'S CLOTHES Saturdays 14/21 Oct. PHOTOGRAPHY: Getting started* Saturday/Sunday 14/15 Oct. BADMINTON: Skills & Tactics in doubles Sunday 15 Oct. BONSAI TREES Saturdays 7 Oct./24 March PHOTOGRAPHY: A day in the life of S windon* Saturday/Sunday 21/22 Oct. PORTRAIT AND FIGURE PAINTING Saturday 21 Oct. POTTERY WORKSHOP Saturday 21 Oct. VIDEO WORKSHOP Saturday/Sunday 28/29 Oct., 4/5 Nov.

NOVEMBER COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effective meetings Saturdays 11 Nov./2 Dec. DRESSMAKING: Designing & Adapting Patterns Saturdays 11/18 Nov. MAKE BEAUTIFUL DOLLS-HOUSES Saturday 11/17 Nov. PAINTING ON SILK Saturday 17 Nov. PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS Saturday 11 Nov. SCULPTURE: Ceramic & other mediums Saturday 11 Nov. LAMPSHADES AND COVERED BOXES Saturdays 11/18 Nov. BADMINTON: Skills & tactics for improvers Sunday 12 Nov. PHOTOGRAPHY: Snaps to photographs* Saturday/Sunday 18/19 Nov. BABY MASSAGE Saturday 25 Nov. FAMILY MASSAGE Saturday 25 Nov. MAKING FANCY DRESS COSTUMES Saturdays 25 Nov./2 Dec. FLORAL IDEAS AT CHRISTMAS Saturday 25 Nov COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effective business English Saturday 25 Nov.

EXPLORING PAINT & PAINTING Saturday/Sunday 20/21 Jan. GUIDED WALKS Sundays from 21 Jan. ISLAMIC ART: Calligraphy & Arabesque Saturday 27 Jan. POTTERY WORKSHOP Saturday 27 Jan. BADMINTON: Skills & tactics in doubles Sunday 28 Jan.

FEBRUARY COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effective presentations 10 Feb./3 Mar. BADMINTON: Skills & tactics for improvers Sunday 11 Feb. PHOTOGRAPHY: Portraiture* Saturday/Sunday 17/18 Feb. PHOTOGRAPHY: Sports & Action Saturday/Sunday 24/25 Feb.

MARCH DESK-TOP PUBLISHING WORKSHOP Saturday 10 March EXPLORE LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGY Saturday 10 March PORTRAIT & FIGURE PAINTING Saturday 10 March SCULPTURE: Ceramic & other mediums Saturday 10 March CURTAINS & CUSHIONS Saturdays 10/17 March PHOTOGRAPHY: The Zone System* Saturday/Sunday 17/18 March VIDEO WORKSHOP Saturday/Sunday 17/18, 24/25 March EGG PAINTING Saturday 24 March

APRIL PHOTOGRAPHY: Landscapes* Saturday/Sunday 21/22 April GUIDED WALKS Sundays from 22 April PRACTICAL CAR MAINTENANCE Saturdays from 28 April WORDPROCESSING I Saturdays from 28 April WALKABOUT OLD TOWN Sunday 29 April

PHOTOGRAPHY: Darkroom Techniques Saturday/Sunday 16/17 Dec.

MAY

PAINTING LANDSCAPES Saturday 16 June PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS Saturday/Sunday 23/24 June

Courses marked * are run in conjunction with Thamesdown Community Arts

Both courses can be studied full-time for one year or part-time over two years with students attending two or three days a week. Enrolment is by interview and no formal qualifications are required. Grants may be available to successful applicants and may not affect DSS payments. For further information contact: Science Courses: Peter Naylor on 491591 ext. 307 Humanities/Social Science: (full-time) Bill Cullen 491591 ext. 318 (part-time) Jacqueline Ellen 613313

Enrolments Swindon College, Regent Circus, 4th/5th September

WORKERS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION The WEA is a national voluntary organisation where students organise and run courses in conjunction with an area co-ordinator. There are a large number of local branches spread over N.E.Wiltshire aswell as a Women' Branch and an Unemployed Group. Details of their activities may be got by telephoning these numbers: WEA Co-ordinator - 641139 1 25348 Women' Branch -618233 Swindon Unemployed Group 615773/486681

Telephone 511949

PHOTOGRAPHY: Natural History* Saturday/Sunday 5/6 May WALKABOUT THE OTHER OLD TOWN Sunday 13 May THE ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHER'S WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday/Sunday 19/20 May

JANUARY PRACTICAL CAR MAINTENANCE Saturdays from 13 January WORDPROCESSING I Saturdays from 13 Jan. ARTISTIC PAINT FINISHES Saturday 20/27 Jan; 3/10 Feb. PHOTOGRAPHY: Creative* Saturday/Sunday 20/21 Jan.

These courses are designed to give adults, without formal qualifications, an opportunity to prepare for degree level courses at University or Polytechnic. Two courses are offered: General Science Humanities & Social Science

JOB CLUB

JUNE DECEMBER

ACCESS COURSES

Job Club provides a course of indefinite length (until the member finds employment) for anyone who is unemployed or unwaged and who hasn't been in paid employment in the last 6 months. The first 3 weeks are spent training - Jobsearch techniques, computer word-processing, C.V.s and application form filling, interview skills, etc. Thereafter the resources of the club are available to the members - telephones, computers, typewriters, stationery, newspapers, etc as well asthe help and advice of staff. Disabled and women returners are especially welcome. Contact Vicky Wood for further details.

PLEASE NOTE Enrolment for 'A' Level and Full lime or Part Time Courses held at Swindon college takes place on: Monday 4 September 2pm - 8pm Tuesday 5 September 12noon - 8pm at the Regent Circus & North Star Avenue Buildings. Telephone 491 591 for details.

RECREATION August at Link Centre There's lots to do says Promotions OfficerAnya Kent

Dress to Impress

Lacking energy?

If you are looking for fun, games, Finding it difficult to wake up In prizes and fantastic live music this the morning? August Bank Holiday then join us at If so, read on: the Link Ice Rink for our "Shorts 'n' What you may need is a place where Shades Beach Party" from 2p.m. to you can re-charge your batteries 5.30p.m.on Monday 28 August. completely for the week ahead - some Featuring 'Spex', a 60's style gentle exercise, the use of a sauna, harmony band spedalisingin the hits the invigorating sensation ofajacuzzi of the Beach Boys. Remember Surfin' and the opportunity to bronze your USA, California Girls? Enjoy three body on the sunbed. and a half hours of skating and The Health Suite at the Link Centre entertainment, at a price of just: £2.00 is more than a jacuzzi and sauna, Adults, £1.60 Concessions. exercise area and solarium, its a place Further details on all skating to relax in. Make a visit and you'll activities at Link Centre, please find a leisurely atmosphere, friendly telephone Swindon 871212 staff willing to advise you on exercise and relaxation, showers and changing facilities plus the added Lincoln's Learning bonus of not having to pay a Centre membership fee! There are seperate Health Suite Lincoln's Learning Centre is an ideal opportunity for children aged 7 to 14 s&'e.sions for womens and men and to learn and improve skills in their mixed sessions. They can be booked between 9.30a.m.-10.30p.m. Monday favourite activity. These include Team Games, to Friday and 10.30a.m. - 600p.m. Trampolining, Ice Skating, Craft Saturday & Sunday. Workshop, Climbing/Mapping and Costs are Bronze Programme (sunbed only) Drama Workshop. Two activities are selected and the £2.65 children pursue one during the Silver Programme (Sauna, jacuzzi morning for the whole week, and and light exercise) £2.35 Gold Programme (sunbed, sauna, one during the afternoons. The Learning Centre takes place jacuzzi and light exercise) £4.40 For further details, call in at the from 9.30a.m.-3.30p.m. Price: Monday 21 August - Friday Health Suite reception, or telephone 871212. 25 August. Cost: £25 Tuesday 29 August - Thursday 31 Snooker August. Cost: £15 If you enjoy a game of snooker Booking: Class size is strictly limited so advance booking is then don't forget that you can practise recommended to avoid dis- your art in Link's snooker room, where we have four full-sized tables. appointment. Book today! The snooker room is open form For further details telephone: 8.30a.m.-10.30p.m. Monday to 871212 Sunday. A one hour session cost just £2.30 - a refundable deposit is required for any equipment borrowed. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Why not book a table today. Gold Card holders are welcome. Swindon Wildcats Ice Hockey team, based at the Link Centre, is • Please note! On Monday 28 heading for even greater things August the Link Centre will be now that a major sponsorship closing at 5.30p.m. deal has been agreed with local computer firm Stralfors. Stralfors have supported the Wildcats for the past three years agreed to further increase their but the new deal, rumoured to be sponsorship if the team does worth over100,000 over the next reach the Premier League. Link Centre co-ordinator John three years, provides the kind of backing that can help the 'Cats Fisher expressed delight with the gain Premier Ice Hockey League new arrangements with Stralfors. "We welcome a closer status. Part of the agreement is a involvement with our sponsors change of colours to red and and look forward to sharing their white, and a change of name to expertise they have, especially in 'Stralfors Wildcats.' The backing the field of marketing and will also help player/coach Daryl promotion. This has given us the Lipsey sign new players into the security we need; together I'm side to gain promotion. As an confident we we will become a added incentive Stralfors have force to be reckoned with."

Sponsors bring new name and new colours to hockey team

Stralfors Wildcats

Fixtures 1989/90 at TAnk Centre HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPITALS. FACE-OFF AT 5p.m.

Results

WELSH INVITATION CUP - AUGUST SATURDAY 26th Sunday 27th

CARDIFF Cardiff

AUTUMN TROPHY - SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 2nd Sunday 3th Saturday 9th SATURDAY 16th SATURDAY 23th Sunday 24th

BASINGSTOKE Oxford Basingstoke BRACKNELL OXFORD Bracknell

HEINEKEN BRITISH LEAGUE DIV. I October Sunday 1st SATURDAY 7th Saturday 14th SATURDAY 21st SATURDAY 28th Sunday 29th November Saturday 4th Sunday 5th SATURDAY 11th SATURDAY 18th SATURDAY 25th December Sunday 3rd Saturday 9th Sunday 10th SATURDAY 16th Sunday 17th Saturday 23th Sunday 17th SATURDAY 23th SATURDAY 30th January Saturday 6th SATURDAY 13th SATURDAY 20th Saturday 27 Sunday 28th February SATURDAY 3rd Sunday 4th SATURDAY 10th Sunday 11th SATURDAY 17th Saturday 25th March SATURDAY 3rd Sunday 4th SATURDAY 10th Sunday 11th SATURDAY 17th SATURDAY 24th Saturday 31st

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DAY IN THE LIFE

Caring for pets at home

Sheila Mitchell from Westlea runs Pets At Home' a business which specialises in looking after animals whilst their owners are away

It's an early start for me when I've fresh milk with me so Ipour a small opening, purring all the time. The the kitchen. I empty the cat's litter animals to look after and 1'm usually amount into her bowl. The water other is on the floor looking up at me tray and refill it. The dustbins are on the road at about 7a.m. The streets bowl is similarly filled and placed on and rubbing around my legs. The due to be emptied this morning and are quite empty at that time so it's her mat. This cat is able to go in and food is in their dishes and they tuck I've been asked to put the rubbish pleasant and easy to drive from one out when she pleases as there is a cat in heartily whilst I wash up the their bag outside. I tie up the bag and house to another in West Swindon. flap in the back door so I've no litter milk and water bowls before carry it out. Having checked that the I have five houses to visit this tray to worry about. Having checked replenishing them. I then go into the front door is closed I make my way to morning and they are in various that the cat is quite well, I leave, garden taking food and a carrot for my final call of the morning. There are birds, two gerbils and a locations stretching from Sparcells to making sure that the door is locked the rabbit. I open the hutch, making sure the rabbit does not escape. I cat in this house. I check that the Freshbrook. As I stop the car outside and secure before I go. I soon arrive at the next house clean out the toilet area of the hutch, birds have plenty of water and food the first house the cat who lives there comes out to greet me. She follows where there are two cats and a rabbit. check the sleeping section and fill the and then attend to the gerbils, filling me to the door and jumps inside as The two cats come down the stairs as food bowl. Having refilled the water their food bowls and refilling their soon as the door is opened. Once soon as I open the front door and get bottle I make sure the hutch is dosed water bottle. The cat comes in whilst inside the kitchen I open the tin of cat to the kitchen before me, jumping properly and go back into the house I'm doing this and looks at me food and give her the prescribed onto the work surface and looking to sort out the cat's litter tray. I empty impatiently. I open the cat food and amount. This cat also has a bowl of impatient as I open the tin of food. the offending material into the fill his dish. He sniffs at it and begins biscuits, milk and water. I've brought One rubs it's head against the tin Jam dustbin and fill it with fresh litter. eating. I fill the water bowl and give

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Work on a number of new public open spaces and play areas around West Swindon has started or is soon to commence. Five major schemes, designed by Thamesdown Council's Landscape Division, are to be completed by Spring of next year. The largestplay area, on Shaw Ridge, is likely to be one of the most exciting built to West Swindon, combining toddler equipment, climbing platforms, ladders and along snaking tube slide, all with rubber safety surface underneath. The site is located on the main footpaths from Eastleaze to Lydiard Park and from the West Swindon Centre to Ramleaze. Set on the steep hillside above housing two hundred yards away, the play area will attract users from all over West Swindon. A large sculpture by run SandysRenton representing themes of the past and the future will be located close-by. Down the hill into Ramleaze, the play area at Shaw Village Centre is to be known as Little Monkyards after the field in which cows used to graze. The equipment will occupy a small part of a larger open space which will be keptas a grass field. Theplayarea, near the shops, will be completely fenced to keep young children In and dogs out. At one end of the site there will be equipment for older children including a space net climbing frame and a tower structure with slide. At the other end, there wilibe equipment for toddlers and three board games set in the ground. The surface to be used is sand.

Above: Space net for Shaw Village Centre play site large steel horse by sculptor Julie Livsey theright setting. Afield games area is also planned close-by. There have been complaints for a long time that there is no-where for local children to play. Hopefully the new play area will provide somewhere to go and will attract the older children who have been disturbing the residents of Plattes Close by using the toddler play area dose-by.

Over in Toothill work on the Kiln ParksiteoffBeauniaris Road has been going on in stages for over two years. An autumn start is planned for the As most of the open space covers a open space located in the middle of site of archaeological interest and is the houses at Nine Elms. Play protected from excavation, it is being equipment for all ages of children developed like a traditional town will be provided as far away as park Paths will allow people take possible from houses, whilst new walks around the park crossing trees and shrubs will be planted to timber bridges. Most of the site will enhance the existing strong be managed as awildflowermeadow hedgerows. Thousands of bulbs will with a small area being mown be planted to provide spring colour regularly for grass games. and the seasonal pond will be The ancient pottery kilns protected by rails. underneath the site are dated from around the year AD150 and this Work on the Clay Pits site off theme has been given to a sitting area Cartwright Drive in North Shaw is which is awaiting completion. Two likely to be started in the new year. A students from Swindon Art College range of equipment including have taken almost a year to make 54 jumping discs, rotating swings, group syvdal tiles in the Link Arts Studios swings and a long tube slide will be which have been set in the ground set in the bowl of the old day where a large mature tree is to be workings, away from houses and the planted in the autumn. The tiles read main road. A grass field will give the Kiln Park ADI50 - 1989. Below: Reminding one of the past - the sitting area in Kiln Park 5T',AL TfLE P11.$ rO 'P<IL5. I' AD ISO -

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Cyclists suggest improvements A meeting on 'Cycling in West Swindon' organised by Freshbrook Councillor Bob Pixton on 12 July attracted a dozen cyclists who made useful and constructive suggestions. As a result, Bob Pixton will be pressing for • white lining of 'cycleways' so that both cyclists and pedestrians know that they can exist side by side, • sign posting of cycleways to show major routes, along with publication of a map, • putting in more drop kerbs where necessary • improved cycle routes under the Bruce Street and Wootton Bassett road bridges. Coun. Pixton hopes such improvements could lead to cycling becoming more of a family activity at the weekend and a means of getting to work or into Swindon. For more information, he can be contacted on 695317.

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International spirit in Shaw West Swindon's Lower Shaw Farm hosted a work camp run by International Voluntary Service at the beginning of July which brought together Germans, Finns, Spanish, Belgian, British, French, Czech., Yugoslav and Swedish volunteers. The farm is home to six adults and seven children and operates as an 'alternative study centre' for courses and groups who use it as a residential meeting place. The work camp was arranged so that a large group of people could do essential work in a short space of time. "We're getting ready to start a playgroup for local children," said Andrea Hirsch, who lives at the farm. "The volunteers have been creating a safe play area and restoring furniture." Matt Holland, another resident, said the voluntary work was extremely useful to the farm. "It really is the only way we can get big jobs done. We cannot afford to pay contractors but by working

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Brownies celebrate 75 years Mannington District Brownies celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Brownies on 10 June. Michelle Payne of theist Westlea Brownies gives an account of their day.

On Saturday 10 june, Brownies from: lstWestlea, lstToothill, 2ndToothill, 2nd Westlea (St Peters), and 1st Freshbrook all took part in a fun day called Revels. Everyone arrived at Westlea School at 10a.m. and were split into groups of 4, named after flowers, which were, Daffodils, Bluebells, Violets and Rosebuds. Each group went with I Brown Owl and did a different activity. There was a Treasure Hunt, Badge Making, Bonnet Making, and Plate Decorating. After every group had done all the activities, games were played then at 4p.m. everyone went home after having a really enjoyable day

A course specially aimed at parents and people involved with playgroups in some way starts on 26 September. It will meet on Tuesdays between lp.m and 2.45p.m. at Greendown over four terms of 11 weeks each. The course is being run under the umbrella of the Pre-School Playgroups Association and the tutor jenny Woodman says it is an ideal way to find out more about under-fives and the community they grow up in. Details of how to book on the PPA Foundation Course are given in the centre pages of the August LinkMagazine which lists all the adult education courses taking place in West Swindon from September.

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HOME & GARDEN Mayor to award prizes to garden winners The winners in West Swindon's first ever gardening competition will receive trophies and vouchers to the value of £250 from the Mayor of Thamesdown at an awards ceremony on Saturday 12 August. The prizes will be presented at 10.45a.m. in the West Swindon Mall when a photographic exhibition of the winning gardens will be officially opened. Judging took place in three categories; gardens over and under three years old, and those under one year old. The West Swindon Centre has donated trophies for the winners of the over and under three years categories as well as shopping vouchers to the value of £50, £25 and £10. Since the last edition of The Link was published Stone Lane Garden Centre has come forward with gift vouchers to the value of £10, £5 and £2 in all three categories. In the under one year category, The Link Magazine and Grange Farm Nurseries are each donating vouchers of £10 to the winning garden. In addition Mill Lane Gardens is making a special prize for the garden with the most unusual plants. Pictured on this page are the winners in each category. Unfortunately black and white photographs cannot convey the dedication of gardeners living in West Swindon.

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After over a year as chairwoman, and a previous year as joint organiser, Jane 1-liuier resigned from her post at Shaw Ridge Parent and Toddler Group last month (July). She has shown tremendous effort and commit-ment and can congratulate herself on the way the group has grown and prospered. On the practical front, Jane has always been there on a Wednesday morning at 9a.m. - setting out the toys and activities, and ensuring that all preparations are made for the provision of refreshments - and at 12.30p.m. you always found her beavering away sorting the toys back into their correct storage places. Over and above all this, she has run several sponsored halfmarathons to raise funds (not a task many mums would contemplate!) as well as organising car boot sales, jumbles, craft markets, raffles, tombolas and party planners to enable us to provide all the toys and craft materials which the toddlers enjoy. Jane's organization of the Under 5's Festival Fun Day at Upper Shaw Farm has resulted in two consecutive years of fun - bouncing, painting, sand and water play, use of play equipment and the parachute, not to mention sandwich making and plough-mans' lunches for all. Just to add an extra touch, we have also raised enough profit to donate £50 each year to the P.M.H. Special Care Baby Unit., How does she do it? ! As a coworker I have observed the answer to that question - sheer hard work and ingenuity. Over the summer holidays last year it was Jane who made sure that the Outside Play Area was open and refreshments available- many mums and tots enjoyed those days. On behalf of all of the Mums and our children who have benefited from Jane's tremendous energy and fortitude I would like to say a very loud and public "Thank you". Jane is now involved on the committee of Upper Shaw Farm Playgroup and is currently taking the P.P.A. Foundation Course, so I am sure she will still be very much in circulation. Thanks also go to all those who have helped the group in any way. The Parent and Toddler Group continues to meet on Wednesday, 10am-12noon, Thursday 12.45p 3p.m. and Friday 1.30pm-3.30pm Further details from Anita Ruffell, tel: 874215. Going on Holiday? Pensioner will look after your home and/or pets and garden. Excellent references. Tel: 614879 for quotation

A ex-baker from Toothifi has turned his hand from baking bread to making garden gnomes in his garage. Louis Kemp, pictured below, from Tattershall, had to give up work after 35 years in the bakery trade because of the effects of flour on his lungs. The symptoms of his disability, which are similar to those suffered by coal miners, leaves him short of breath and exhausted after any exercise.

"I had never done any modelling or painting until a visit to a relation," explained Louis. "She suggested I have a a go and as she was giving up, she gave me her moulds. The figures are made of plaster of Paris and then individually hand painted. I can't do more than an hour a day, perhaps two when its warm." Louis' makes the traditional gnome that can be purchased in garden centres, though each has its own unique paint finish and he has moulds of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan. He's waiting for one of Mikail Gorbachev. His range also includes owls, cats, dogs, mice, rabbits, chickens and houses, all in a variety of sizes. Finding something to do has been very enjoyable for Louis. "1 was getting really bored and this allows me to get out of the house. It shows that you can take up something new if you try." Louis is willing to show other people how to make gnomes. Several of his neighbours have been making them and they share moulds to keep costs down. He can be contacted via The Link magazine.

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New G.P. Surgeries open at Sparcells and Shaw New doctor's surgeries have opened to serve the populations in the north of West Swindon. At Sparcells Dr. Kandiah, who operates the surgery at Toothill, has set up a temporary building on the open space off Sparcells Drive. It will soon be joined by another temporary building which will serve as a community centre. At Shaw, patients were surprised to discover the overnight disappearance of the temporary building. It arrived in mid-1986 and was dismantled and moved to a new position a year ago. However it has now been replaced by a purpose built surgery. The staff deliberately kept the move quiet in order to surprise patients.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES TRY US FIRST FOR ALL THESE ITEMS FOR ALL POPULAR MAKES OF CAR "COME TO US FOR A BARGAIN BEFORE YOU LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE IF IT'S NOT HERE, IT WILL BE IN 24 HOURS" OILS, LUBRICANTS & ADDITIVES BATTERIES WITH 3 YEAR WARRANTIES ALL LUCAS ELECTRICAL PARTS INCLUDING STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, HEADLIGHTS, IGNITION PARTS, BULBS & FUSES. RADIATORS; WIPER BLADES OIL AND AIR FILTERS STEERING & SUSPENSION PARTS OIL AND WATER PUMPS SHOCK ABSORBERS; BRAKE PARTS FAN BELTS; GASKETS PETROL PUMPS ACCELERATOR & CLUTCH CABLES EXHAUST PIPES; TYRES "COME TO US FOR A BARGAIN BEFORE YOU LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE" IF IT'S NOT HERE, IT WILL BE IN 24 HOURS