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Appeal to `get the mechanics' Volunteers determined to save Swindon's original community centre launched their millennium fund raising appeal on 22 Janua ry .

Greendown School rock musicians have been booked for August's Wiltshire Festival. Exclusive on page 21.

A national lottery heritage bid decision is due in June. but the members of the New Mechanics Institute Preservation Trust want to have £800,000 in the kitty by then.

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They aim to make the Mechanics Institute an arts, cultural and community centre for the whole town, giving the 19th Century building a 21st Century use. Story on page 3.

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Members of the Tooth ill Lunch Club presented a watch to their retiring cook Lily Wiley in Janua ry in appreciation of her time and effort over the last eight years. However the club is in danger of closing if a replacement organiser is not found soon. Story on page 10.

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Mechanics could be 21 st Century centre of Swindon Call to companies to make a millennium gift to the town Swindon's Mechanics Institute Mechanics trustee Martha Parry could become the centre for says now is the time to buy the the town's arts, cultural and building. Once acquired, it will be community life, if the dreams easier to raise additional funding of a band of committed for each part of the project. "Our aim is not to preserve a volunteers come true. relic of the past. The Mechanics But they need £848,000 from the people and businesses of was very forward looking for its day. In the 1850s the GWR workSwindon. ers organised themselves to create A decision on a national lottery grant for £2.5 million is due in June educational and cultural facilities. "It was a people's initiative then, and local fundraising is essential it can be again for the next century. to secure it.

tor needs to participate in setting Swindon's directions. The Mechanics should be part of what the town can be proud of - both past and future. "The 'Get the Mechanics' appeal welcomes new members and contributors. We particularly need company support because of the total needed. We are appealing to

businesses in Swindon to make a millennium investment in the future of the entire community. "Help us, by making a donation, and also by taking the idea into the work place and asking your company to back the project." For more informa ti on, call the Mechanics Institute Preservation Trust on Swindon 520592.

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Although losing £26,000, the Public Arts Unit still retains £105,300 to run street festivals and projects which 'improve the built environment,' such as public art works and sculpture (e.g. above!). Community and Leisure Services committee chairman Derique Montaut said that the Borough Council agreed its priorities knowing that it had less money compared to last year. "We have always said that our priority was education and the council's budget demonstrates this commitment. "For 18 years we have been rate capped and starved of cash. We have received no allowance for the increasing size of the town and unbelievably Council Tax in Swindon was reduced at the same time as services were also reduced." • In other cutbacks public toilets across the town are to be closed and 42 small play areas in West Swindon are to removed for safety an d maintenance cost reasons.

Academics revisit growth town A new book which examines Swindon's economic and social development since the war was published on 27 January. City for the 21st Century? by Martin Boddy and colleagues of the University of Bristol School of Urban Studies updates earlier studies of the Swindon's expansion. A rather dense tome, the book suggests this growth, although for the economic good, has enhanced social fragmentation. It proposes that Swindon is more a location than a place, resulting in an image problem for the town. It functions well for most people as a place to live and work. 'At another level, Swindon somehow seems to be don may in fact represent the naless than the sum of its parts.' This is a challenge to the claim ture of urb an living for the next millennium. the town can become a city. We'll take a closer look at City for However the rapid economic an d physical development of Swin- the 21st Century? next month.

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Skate fans help dental charity Collections in aid of Dentaid after the Link Centre's pre-Christmas ice shows totalled £175 and local organiser Stephanie Glennie from Westlea said she was delighted with the generosity. Dentaid is a charity which matches the needs of dentists in developing countries with the unwanted equipment worldwide. • Children at Westlea School have viewed a video about relief work in the Ukraine orphanage where the 170 shoeboxes they collected for Harvest Festival were sent.

Ice show stars Andrew Seabrook and Marsha Polouschenko support a Dentaid project in the Ukraine to relieve the plight of children born with cleft lip and cleft palate and are pictured with two children who received surgery in London last year.

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Inspector Longden has previously worked in the City of London Police and in the Salisbury and Chippenham areas. Immediately prior to transferring to the Swindon Division, he worked in the Wiltshire Constabulary Training Unit where he specialised in Management Training and Development. With regard to the future, he says, "I am keen to strengthen partnerships and links with the community. I shall be developing the role and work of my local beat officers, they are the cornerstone of our service to the public." Inspector Longdon welcomes contact with local community groups and can be contacted on 528111.

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Concert celebrates new arrival Elderly residents of sheltered homes do not often, if ever, celebrate a christening. But people living at Shaw Village Centre's George Tweed Gardens enjoyed a special cake cut to celebrate the arrival of their new piano on 12 January. The ladies choir from the St Andrew's Church, Moredon performed popular songs with accompaniment from Bob Adams. The cake was also a birthday cake for choir leader Doris Webb who celebrated her eightieth in the same week. Warden Joan Bauld said the previous piano was ready for retirement. "We could have gone for an electric organ or keyboard but the general consensus was that we should raise the money and buy a

proper piano for residents who play, and for visiting groups. "We are thankful for a £100 bequest from Lil Sharpling, a resident who died last year, which started our fund. We were able to raise another £500 from jumble sales and donations which allowed us to buy a nearly new Bechstein, which is worth a great deal more than what we paid. "The piano has a lovely sound and St Andrew's choir really made good use of it to entertain us."

Bob Adams at the keyboard with members of the St Andrew's choir, left. Front, from left, Joan Wilson, Doreen Hull and choir leader Doris Webb; rear, Joan Childs, Avril Curtis. George Tweed Gardens residents on the right. Rear, Jean Gesh, Gwyn Shapling. Front, Margaret Winley, Sid Telling

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Public meeting for Roughmoor residents A public meeting to launch a community association representing people living in Sparcells and Peatmoor takes place on Wednesday 26 February, at 8pm in the Sparcells Social Hall, Sparcells Drive. The association will aim to bring the community together and take up issues on behalf of residents. Everyone living in the area are invited to attend to elect a committee and to discuss future activities which will benefit the community.

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Students belonging to Hreod Parkway School's Youth Action Group took a day off from normal school on 15 January to develop listening and counselling skills.

The governors of Haydonleigh School want parents in Abbey Meads and Haydon Wick to vote in favour of extending their school. Clerk to the Governors, Sue Law explains why. Swindon Borough Council will be building a school (near the village centre) to take children from the top half of Abbey Meads from September 1999. They then wish to either expand Haydonleigh or to build a school on Elstree Way to open in September 2000. The Council are in the process of asking the public to decide which option to take and their consultation document is being circulated. Haydonleigh was originally to be built on the Elstree Way site. Due to the closeness of the power lines and concern of their effect on children, these plans were rejected. The Governors believe that expansion of Haydonleigh (option 2) is in the best interests of the local children for the following reasons: 1 Haydonleigh has just received an excellent OFSTED inspection report and this is a sound basis on which to expand the school. 2 Expansion would provide a greater range of subject expertise with which to raise standards. 3 Expansion would allow more extra-curricular activities. 4 Expansion would allow for single year classes with less need for class reorganisation. 5 Haydonleigh has a good basis of teaching and learning resources, a larger school would offer a greater range and quantity of resources for children. 6 Haydonleigh has excellent financial and management structures and an experienced governing body in place. 7 Alargerprimary school would make the transition from primary to secondary education easier for the children. The Governors believe that the disadvantages stated in the consultation document against extending are irrelevant; teachers would know and relate to pupils in a school of 420 pupils, and a slightly shorter journey will not discourage parents from driving their children to school. The Governors have drawn up a list of additional reasons to extend Haydonleigh which has been posted on the school notice board. Please also note that if the expansion gets the go-ahead the governors will press the Council to bring the date for expansion forward. We believe a vote for option 2 will mean better education for local children.

Working with volunteers from Connections youth counselling, the youngsters in years eight to 10 discussed some of the problems fellow students have, bullying issues and relationships with friends and parents. They also took part in confidence raising games and exercises designed to promote communications and a positive outlook.

Lorna Slack, coordinator with Crime Concern project Youth Action Swindon, said the group featured in the August 1997 edition of The Link were now concentrating on exams and younger students were taking their place to provide peer group support to others in the school. "Although the group is still called BIBOs, 'Bully In, Bully Out, the members have widened

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Church ready to claim village centre site The Church of Christ the Servant in Abbey Meads is making plans to move to its third home, but probably not for another two years. Now that hold ups and problems surrounding the village centre site on Elstree Way have been sorted out, land can be released for the church. The Link reported last month that building work on Abbey Meads village centre had been delayed for six months and will not now start until April. Completion of the shops and pub is expected in November. David Thompson of the Haydon Development Company, said the site is now available. "I am glad we have a start date for the village centre and are able to define the site for a church. We have an obligation to provide .2 of an acre free of charge to the church and they will be purchasing a further .1 of an acre."

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Abbey Meads minister Deaconess Maureen Spinks said the church had been waiting the outcome of developer negotiations and was expecting formal notification. "We're obviously pleased that we can now start to make plans. The various denomina tions in the Lo-

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PC Roger Guy has been working in the area since September 1994, before the first residents arrived. With 1,200 houses occupied, PC Mike Inskip joined him on 1 September last year. Coming from the CID, Mike is averse to personal publicity and refused to have his photograph taken for The Link. "I've always specialised in criminal investigation work, so it's best to avoid being too well known," said Mike. "It's certainly a different challenge working in the north expansion. Unfortunately, the area is becoming a target for criminals intent on reducing the quality of life for the honest people in society." Roger Guy agreed that although the level of criminal activity in the area is relatively low, the number of thefts and burglaries is rising as

more houses are occupied and new footpaths create ease of access to

other parts of the town. He said there had been a dramatic upsurge in burglaries in September when 13 houses were broken into compared with a handful beforehand. "Both Mike and I would appeal to residents to be aware of home security. Make sure windows and doors have good locks, consider an alarm system and make sure garages and sheds are secure. If your street is not in a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, please talk to the other residents about organising one. "Another way of helping the community is to become a special constable. We're always happy to advise on this and security issues." Messages for the Abbey Meads policeman can be left on 700896.

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peals for a replacement during the lunch made on the premises for autumn after Lily decided that it onlyÂŁ1.40. The cook is responsible was time to give up after 8 years. for coordinating the menu, organThe club will continue with volun- ising the shopping and supervisteer helper Maggie Steadman tak- ing the volunteers who help preing over the organising duties for pare and serve the meal. A small the time being. honorary payment is available. For The 60 pensioners meet on more information, call Maggie Wednesdays in Toothill Commu- Steadman on 853318. Lily Wiley, ready to serve her last lunch, with the volunteer team at Toothill Community Centre, from left, Maggie Steadman, Margaret Tapley, Kath

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Julia Drown, MP for South Swindon describes a first 17 December was an exciting day for me. For the first time I presented a piece of my own legislation to the House of Commons. I proposed what is call a'ten minute rule bill' on energy efficiency in homes. As I said in my allotted ten minutes, this bill, if approved, would be 'good for the purse and for the planet'. It would ensure that all new tenantsandbuyerswouldbetoldhow energy-efficient their prospective

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the floor of the Chamber, nod at the speaker, walk forward five paces, nod again, walk to the Mace, nod again, walk forward again and hand in the bill to the clerks. s The upshot was that my bill achieved its first reading. I had to s_ choose a date for the second reading - 30 January, when other envi-. in ronmental bills are being heard. Few bills proposed by individual MPs actually get onto the statute book; but I am going to have a go. As we look to 1998 there are two homes arc. Houses could then be compared to allow informed policy areas that I am particularly choice. Also, everyone's aware- interested in seeing developed: the ness of energy use would be in- national minimum wage and the creased. Experts tell me that some launch of the new NHS. I welcome builders would be embarrassed if Frank Dobson's plans to replace people really knew how energy competition with co-operation in the NHS and to replace GP inefficient their homes are. After the proposer of a bill has Fund holding with commissioning talked for ten minutes, a curious groups covering all GPs, and thereprocedure follows. Madam fore all patients. I will be interSpeaker asks if the House supports ested to see how this develops in the bill by calling for people to Swindon and I am pleased by the shout 'Aye', which I and others recent announcement that there did loudly, or'No'. I waited with will be more NHS dentistry availbaited breath to hear the 'Noes' able in the town. and was pleased at the silence. I • Julia Drown MP: tel 615444. then had to read out names of MPs • Swindon North MP Michael Wills: tel 481016. sponsoring the bill, take it down to

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Children's service improvement I would like to introduce a new member to the West Swindon library team, writes Vicki Moore. Robert Cotterill joined Swindon and told, book talks and fun aclibraries in mid-December, from tivities to help them find their way Westminster Public Libraries. He around the library. will be working at West Swindon Robert, below, is also keen to visit on Tuesdays and Fridays and alternate Wednesdays, and at other times in the Central library. For those of you who use both libraries keep your eyes open! Originally from Staffordshire, Robert now lives in Chippenham. He enjoys reading, films, the countryside and in particular visiting places of historical interest, of

which there are plenty in this area. With a background in Childrens Librarianship, Robert will be running new parents/carers sessions with the under 5s at both libraries. It is also hoped that class visits, which have always been encouraged at West Swindon, will be developed, so that all local children can join in with stories being read New books in February: Josephine Cox Love me and leave me. This is the latest North Country saga from this popular author. Pamela Evans A song in your heart. When Gill and Arnie marry in haste, they cause rumours to fly. This story follows the tragedies and joys that the couple face as they grow older. Frances Fyfield Blind date. Everyone adored Emma Davey, but her life ended abruptly. Elizabeth, her sister, is haunted by Emmas death. Shaun Hutson Purity. Amy has a phone-in on the radio talk show she hosts. People mostly talk about their fantasies, until one night a man says he fantasises about raping a woman. Una-Mary Parker Dark passions. Antonia Murray is a successful businesswoman who wants to settle down and start a family. Her problem lies in finding the man of her dreams. Gerald Seymour The waiting time. Dieter Krause is confident that the skeletons in his past are hidden until a British woman tries to prove he is responsible for her lovers death ten years before.

Early introduction to Spanish Year 5 children at West Swindon primary schools now have the chance to learn a foreign language at an after school club run by teachers at Greendown School. The free club started with two sessions in mid-January and concentrates on Spanish. The pilot project will run for ten weeks and emphasise speaking and listening as a way of building up confidence to learn a language at secondary school. Details of future courses can be obtained from local primary schools or Greendown on 874224. Spanish teacher Eileen Mochan, rear left, with year 5 pupils from Freshbrook, Shaw Ridge, Windmill, Toothill, Westlea, Oliver Tomkins, Salt Way and Brook Field schools

schools and take part in book weeks and other activities, not to mention holiday and summer activities that will be happening. In March there will be another member of staff to introduce, plus a challenging literary quiz for all to take part in, with some really enticing prizes! The quiz is part of the 1998 Swindon Festival of

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The new year is now well under way and with it the introduction of many new activities and events at all centres, writes Alison Bruce. A pre-Christmas tea dance at the frame for the 5-10 year olds. Please Haydon Centre was so successful Link Centre Sunday 1 February, 6.30pm sees telephone for an update on that it has become a regular monthly feature. the start of half term camp regis- progress and for further details. Don't forget that we now have And The Link magazine has been tration. As always booking forms will be available in advance, so annual fitness passes available ena- congratulated for helping the bling you to save money during dances get going. please feel free to pick one up. Haydon Centre recreation orHalf term camp itself will run the year. Payments start from as from Monday 16 February to Fri- little as £3.46 per week - so what ganiser Ian Baker said the ballday 20 February with most of the are you waiting for? room and social sequence tea dance Forthcoming entertainers at the in December was held as an exusual activities in store, but please remember, due to our current pool Oasis are Sleeper on Saturday 21 periment. "We planned a one-off closure, there will be no swim- February. Book your tickets now. and had no idea what kind of reaction there might be. So we were ming for the 8-12 year olds or holi- Delta Tennis Centre day associated swimming sessions Delta have a new look Saturday really pleased when 37 people took such as swim school or freestyle. morning club introducing new part and had a great time. "The advertisement in the Age We will have plenty of other ac- coach Mike Hiner. Play transitivities for you though and hope- tional, beginners or improvers ten- Concern feature of the December fully the pool will be open again nis between 10.30am and 1.30pm Link produced an excellent refor just £1.50. No need to book, sponse. They've really taken off." for Easter camp. He said a second dance in JanuOn Saturday 14 February we just turn up. Telephone for further have two special sessions to cel- details on session times depend- ary brought in 42 people and added ebrate Valentine's Day. Chose ei- ing on your ability. that the Haydon Centre offers far On Sunday 8 March, 9.30am - more than sports and activities for ther ice skating with your Valentine or line dancing. Each event is 11.30am, Delta will be hosting a younger people. "We are a centre open to all age groups. See the special Wheelchair Tennis Fun Day for the community, with space for for both juniors and adults and it's meetings, displays and social getadvert below for details. totally free. We'll provide sports togethers," said Ian. Oasis Leisure Centre Work has now started on a new chairs, all equipment and of course The next tea dance takes place soft play area which should be the tennis courts. All you need to on Sunday 15 February, from completed by February half term. do is either book in advance or just 2.30pm. Newcomers to ballroom and sequence dance are welcomed There will be a dedicated area for turn up on the day. For further information on any as well as more experienced dancthe under 5s as well as a 3-tier play of the above activities, the centres ers. You do not have to attend can be contacted on: with a partner, and the dances are Link Centre: 445566 a great way of meeting a wider Oasis Leisure Centre: 445401 range of people. The Haydon CenDelta Tennis Centre: 445555 tre can be contacted on 706666.

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Skater offers classes to wide age range Experienced skating coach Jill Howes returned to Swindon to promote ice dancing in groups and to individuals in September and is now expanding her activities at the Link Centre ice rink. Jill started skating at 11 years of age and has competed in national competitions and skated with her brother in the British championships. She holds the National Ice Skating Association Inter-Gold medal for Ice Dancing and is a member of the British Ice Teachers Association.

Her group classes have people aged from 20 right up to 80 years, so she is well experienced in helping newcomers and improvers gain skills and enjoyment from skating. Jill also coaches individuals in their first steps and skaters working towards competitions. If learning to skate is on your agenda for '98, call Jill on 878084.

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Sandra Davies from Sparcells is celebrating her tenth year in practice by opening her own chiropractic treatment clinic at Shaw Village Centre. She has worked in Swindon since 1989 after moving down from Scotl an d in 1989, and also spends ti me at treatment clinic in Bristol. With over 60% of the na ti onal

population suffering from back pain and related complaints, Sandra believes there is a considerable need for a chiropractor to be based in West Swindon, serving the west and the northe rn areas of the town.

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head, shoulder, arms and legs. Sandra treats many pregnant women, children and athletes. "Chiropractic treatment can provide considerable relief to pregnant women. Preventative work with children is also important." The Shaw Chiropractic Clinic can be contacted on 887801. • Recent government reports show that back problems are disruptive to the economy. In 1993, 56% of days lost through illness were due to back pain.

"Establishing a clinic will allow me to accommodate patients needs more easily," says Sandra. "I will also have more equipment available for treatment in a professional setting." She treats all forms of back pain which also affect muscles in the

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Fundamentum Ltd, the Swindon-based company, now has two businesses operating - one a health and fitness consultancy, the other in sports retails, explains director Dez Lewington

The Fitness Foundation has been launched to benefit both individuals and organisations, and will develop health and fitness programmes from its offices on 2nd Floor, 3 Charnwood Court, Newport Street, Old Town. The programmes for individuals include classes, personal training instruction, fitness assessments and consultations. The corporate programmes stress the business benefits of a healthy workforce and offer a range of packages. Led by Annette Morton RSA YMCA, our team of consultants aim to provide programmes of the highest quality. Current classes priced at £3 per session/f2.50 for members, are as follows: Monday: Haydonleigh Primary School, Haydon Wick Turns & Bums 6.30 - 7.15pm. Aerobics 7.30 - 8.30pm Wednesday: Commonweal School, Old Town Turns & Burns 6.30-7.15pm. Circuit Training 7.30-8.30pm The Fitness Foundation also offers an innovative membership scheme, at just £12 for a year, which entitles the member to discounts on all activities, newsletters, social events, plus much more.

uez Lewington Mike Reynolds

Soccer Guru and Tennis Guru have been set up to provide quality service to the football and tennis enthusiast. A full range of products is available, footwear, ' clothing, accessories and equipment, from a stud to a pair of boots, a grip to a racket. Brands include: Wilson, Fischer, Diadora, Mizuno, Puma, Uhlsport, Mitre, Lotto, New Balance and others, with more on the way! Our showroom is open on 1st Floor, 3 Charnwood Court, Newport Street, Old Town, as follows: Tuesday 12noon - 6pm; Thursday 5pm 9pm; Friday 2pm - 8pm; Saturday 9am - 1 pm. Alternatively, we can make an appointment to suit you! Organise a visit to your club, or arrange to try out a tennis racket - we will be flexible to make ourselves accessible. Mike Reynolds, formerly of Wollen Sports, is the contact for Soccer Guru and Dez Lewington for Tennis Guru.

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Take the plunge for cancer care Have a splash in the repaired and reopened Link Centre pool, and raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care at the end of March.

The annual national BT Swimathon takes place at the end of March with over 525 pools across Britain involved. But Link Centre will be the only venue in Swindon offering the chance to take part in Europe's biggest participation fundraising event. Marie Curie Cancer Care, whose nurses care for 22,000 patients in their homes free of charge every year, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the charity, with BT, want 50,000 swimmers to take part. Spaces will be limited at Link Centre for the two sessions planned for 21 and 22 March. Swimmers can either enter as individuals or in teams of up to five people. They set themselves a target distance to swim of 1,500 metres, 2,500m or 5,000m, and can raise sponsorship cash in addition to the entry fee. Other benefitting charities will be a scheme to assist disabled athletes take part in the Paralympic Games in Sydney 2000, and the Amateur Swimming Federation education fund to help primary school teachers take swimming coaching courses. Launching BT Swimathon 98 in December, Lize Van Der Walt, alias Gold in Gladiators, Olympic swimmer Duncan Goodhew, MBE, and Tina Hobley from Coronation Street

To enter, drop into the Link Centre for an entry form, or call the registration freephone on 0800 731 7316 to enter, or for more information. Credit card bookings can be made on this number quoting: TSD lA for Saturday 21 March, 6.30pm and TSD 1B for Sunday 22 March, 6.30pm. Individuals and teams will be taking part in both these sessions. The cost of taking part is: Individuals: £6 (child and conc. £3.50). Team of 2: £11 (conc. £7). Team of 3/4/5: £14.50 (conc £10.50). Space to participate will be limited, so book soon.

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Cruelty to children was rife over a century ago. It still takes place in a big way, but you could help. For a hundred years Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has been trying to alleviate the suffering writes Corporate Appeals Coordinator Jacqui Sheppard.

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Primrose Care Limited, the market leader in the provision of home care, is now established in Swindon and can provide employment for many local people. The company has experienced prolific growth in its 5 year history. Backed by BUPA, Primrose Care aspires to be the `M & S' of the domiciliary care market by offering high quality care to its clients.

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"Demand from new clients has been tremendous," says Kerry Wood, Swindon Branch Manager. "We are crying out for reliable, friendly and helpful people to work flexible hours in and around the area. All successful applicants are fully trained by Primrose Care, so previous experience is not necessary. "We provide excellent training for staff, the opportunity to gain NVQ's recognised by City & Guilds, and room for promotion and progression.

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We don't expect a telegram from the Queen, nor a large birthday cake with all our friends gathered around to tell us how good we are looking for our age. No, this one hundredth birthday will see NSPCC staff and volunteers working hard. And, in this special year, we want you to take part in our Centenary Challenge to help us achieve our fundraising target of £100,000. One hundred years ago a branch of the NSPCC was formed in this area to protect children who suffered at the hands of parents, relatives, unscrupulous guardians or employers. We have case histories from the turn of the century telling how the NSPCC inspector, known as the 'cruelty man' would be called out to where children were left alone with no food or bedding and few clothes while the parents were down the pub. Beatings were common. The 'cruelty man' would try to teach the parents to care for their children. It worked. One hundred years on and children are still suffering, even here in Swindon and the surrounding towns and villages. Physical, emo-

tional and sexual abuse does happen, in children's own homes. In 1993 a group of business men and women, Swindon Business Cares for Children, got together to raise money to buy a property locally where children could get help following sexual abuse. Parents would also be able to get much needed support so that families could stay together. The NSPCC centre is currently helping nearly one hundred children and their families. Our vision for the millennium is an end to all child abuse. We hope our Centenary year will highlight this. Why wait for the Royal letter? We want you to help us make our Centenary year special by doing something positive. Would you, your neighbours, your pub, club, school or office to take up our Centenary Challenge and raise £100 for the NSPCC through raffles, car boot sales, treasure hunts, no uniform days at school, coffee mornings, or whatever wild and wacky ideas you can come up with. Ring me, Jacquie Sheppard on 431275 for a leaflet and together we'll work towards an end to child cruelty.

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The Swindon & North Wilts Branch of The Embroiderers Guild meet monthly at Churchfields School, Upham Road to hear speakers and take part in workshops. Newcomers are always welcomed. For more information, call Maggie Harris on 720097.

The Tootleabrook Women's Institute has moved to a new, more central venue in the Link Centre community suite. New members are always welcomed by the group which meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. For more information, contact Barbara Woodward on 530368.

Lacemakers at Link Centre

Windmill Lacemakers are an enQuilters gather thusiastic group of ladies who meet on the first and third Saturdays of The Golden Lion quitters meet on the month in the Link Centre Com- Wednesday evenings, 7pm munity Suite to work on bobbin 9.30pm, in the needlework room lace, crochet, tatting and needlelace. at Kingsdown School. If you have a talent for For more information contact lacemaking and would like to join Frances on 825382 or Glenys on a group of like-minded ladies, the 532353. Windmill Lacemakers will be The February programme inpleased to see you. To find out cludes a talk by Janet Wildsmith more call 727394 or 813804 (11th) and a sewing evening (25th).

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Mums do well in classroom

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Mothers in the Hreod Parkway School catchment area have contributed to the success of a Government initiative designed to boost children's basic literacy and numeracy skills. The mums, who worked in prifriary schools alongside classroom teachers, were presented with certificateson19Januarytomarktheir achievement on a ten week course during the autumn. Run as a pilot scheme by the Workers Educational Association in partnership with Swindon Borough Council, the participants spent a day a week with tutor Ros Barclay learning about child development, and working on projects related to child learning,

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Young performe Wiltshire Festival organiserAndy Cotton was so impressed by singers and musicians at Greendown School's Design - A - Cabaret evening last November that he has signed them up to open the festival's Party in the Park pop night at Lydiard on 15 August. The classic night on 14 August sees Jae Alexander and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return for another spectacular evening, with a rare performance by cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber. Welsh National Opera soprano Bethan Dudley from Swindon will sing the traditional Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. Last year's spectacular Spitfire aerial display will become a Battle of Britain rerun with the appearance of a Messerschmitt Me109. The festival has been extended to a third day, on Sunday 16 August, aimed at country and western fans with the legendary rhinestone cowboy Glenn Campbell headlining a show including Rita Coolidge and The Woolpackers from Emmerdale Farm. The acts for the pop night have yet to be finalised, but Greendown is Andy's first firm booking. "I was doubtful about going to the event at the Hilton, and was really sceptical about the suggestion that the youngsters might perform at Party in the Park," said Andy. "We've been building a reputation over the last few years which we have to protect. But I was really impressed by the kid's talent, confidence and enthusiasm to get out there and entertain. "They will open the afternoon and perhaps we'll have them backing one of the main acts later in the day, depending on who we book. We have discussions going on with a number of people; there are a lot of factors involved in putting together a day that will satisfy wide musical interest." Greendown music teacher

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Andre Pysanczyn, who has developed a thriving interest in singing and playing instruments at the school, said he was delighted by the festival invitation. "It really is a fantastic opportunity for our students to show off their ability on a big stage with full amplification, in front of a big audience. I imagine up to thirty students will be selected from auditions over the next few months. The competition will be intense." MP waiting to serve tea Tea on the terrace of the House of Commons with Swindon South MP Julia Drown was one of the star auction prizes at the Greendown School's Design - A - Cabaret evening in November. The winning bid was over £70 but the identity of the bidder is unknown. Could the person who bought the prize contact Julia Drown's office onSwindon 615444 to make arrangements for the visit later in the year?

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Did you serve in Malaya, Borneo, Indonesia or Brunei? All ex-military and civilian personnel who served during World War IT and up to 1970 are invited to join the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association, NMBVA. A Swindon and District branch has been formed and meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Royal Naval Association Club, Harding Street, Swindon. For more details contact Mr M Kissane on 487500.

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Best ever line up for Literature Festival Top Tory grandee Douglas Hurd will be motoring down to Swindon from his West Oxfordshire home to talk about his new political thriller The Shape of Ice on Tuesday 5 May as part of a packed programme in Swindon's

fifth Festival of Literature. The ex-Foreign Secretary heads an impressive list of literary figures and others who have turned their hand to pen and word processor. Last month's Link announced bookings by writers Bel Mooney and Professor Germaine Greer, Radio 4 presenter Libby Purves and Private Eye satirist Paul Foot. Added to the line up are psychiatrist Anthony Clare, well known for his radio consultations, one time drug smuggler and now freeweeling author Howard Marks and Tony Bullimore, the sailor dramatically rescued from the South Pacific last year. Jacqueline Wilson, the only children's writer to also have appeared in the top 10 of British fiction, in 1997, will be the starof the children's day on Saturday 9 May,

In performance West Swindon based Junction 16 Theatre Group presents Henrik Ibsen's powerful drama `A Doll's House' in the Greendown School drama studio on 20 and 21 February, 7.30pm. The play shocked its first audiences with its radical portrayal of nineteenth century bourgeois society as Nora, the flawed heroine, wants to escape from the confines of marriage and family. Tickets at £4 (£3 conc.), to include a glass of wine, are available in advance on 882378 or on the door. The Bradford Players Youth Theatre Company present a new work by Matthew Herring 'Cold Tide'

about a couple who start a new life on the coast onlytofind themselves starting to drown in the past. Also on the bill is James McClure's 'Pvt. Wars,' by the Old

Town Theatre Company, which examines how three Vietnam vets deal with their demons. Both plays take place at the Old Town Arts Centre on 19 Friday, 7.30pm. Tickets are available on 466565.

Festival director Matt Holland said, "we try to cater for a wide range of interest and tastes. I'm really excited by the breadth of experience at this year's festival. Some of ourvisitors are real scoops for Swindon." This year's festival also includes the biggest ever school's programme, funded by the Swindon Arts Foundation, with some of the country's leading story tellers visiting over a dozen schools. The Festival programme is launched on Thursday 19 March when tickets go on sale at venues around the town.

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Drama Pastimes featuring William Gaunt & Rosemary Leach. Wyvern, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £12 & £10

Outdoors Chestnuts and Charcoal. Make the finest charcoal with thinnings from the woods. Meet Lydiard Park Visitor Centre, 9.30am, finish 4.30pm, bring packed lunch, wear stout shoes. Adults £2.50, juniors £1.50. Book on 771419 Children Bodger and Badger & Mousey. Wyvern, 11.30am & 2.30pm. £6 Music The Swindon Recital Series

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Childrens workshop Legendary Land for 5-11 yr olds. Make a pop up book, design a map, based on Gulliver's Travels. Lydiard House, 2pm - 4pm. £2 inc admission Childrens workshop Animal masks and puppets. Lydiard Park Visitor Centre, 1 pm - 4pm. £1. Book in advance on 771419

Music Waz. A lively, innovative and exciting band. Arts Centre, 8pm. £6 Musical play Vanity Fair. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £9

Wednesday 18 February Music Ferry Cross the Mersey starring Gerry Marsden. Wyvern, 3pm & 7.30pm. £12.50 Family event Wildlife Action Day organised by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Lydiard Park, meet Visitor Centre, 10am - 1 pm. Free, tel: 01380 72670 for details

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Week commencing Monday 23 February The One-Act Play Festival. Arts Centre, 7.15pm. Contact the Box Office on 614837 for details Wednesday 25 February Dance Language, Life, Respect presented by RJC Dance Co. Wyvern, 7.45pm. £10 Thursday 26 February Dance The Mistress of the Stamping Ground presented by Romanska Folk Ballet - dances from Spain and

Eastern Europe. Wyvem, 7.30pm. £10 Friday 27 February Clairvoyance Keith Charles. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £6.50 Saturday 28 February Art workshop Painting with Wax Arts Centre, 1 Oam - 4pm. £15 Music Big Band Gershwin. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £10.50

Wednesday 4 February, 7.45pm Lone Star (15) A small town sheriff investigates the death of a lawman forty years earlier. An illuminating and engrossing insight into American small-town life. Arts Centre, Presented by Swindon Film Society (SFS)

Saturday 14 February, 7.45pm Mrs Brown (PG) A touching tale of the relationship between grief stricken Queen Victoria and her Scottish 'gillie' John Brown. Starring Judi Dench and Billy Connolly. Arts Centre, £3.50

Music Kentwood Choir by Name. Swindon's premier singers perform in aid of Great House Cheshire Home. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £7.50 Monday 23 February Drama Leonardo Da Vinci - an exciting multimedia extravaganza on

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The Swindon Speakers Club aims to help its members develop and practice effective speaking skills. Club members make speeches, both prepared and impromptu, and help is given in the use of voice, gestures and humour. Members learn to chair meetings, speak to camera, evaluate their presentations and help each other with constructive advice for improvement. In February, there will be audience interaction and prepared speech workshops. The atmosphere, at twice monthly meetings in the Crosslink Centre, Stratton St Margaret is friendly and encouraging; everyone can participate and build their confidence to speak competently both at work and socially. To find out more, call Julia Wright on 770986.

More writers welcome people have requested entry forms to this year's Burmah Castrol staff charity writing competition as a result of articles in the last two editions of The Link, according organiser June Hosking. The competition closes on 31 March. Stories can be on any theme, but must be between 1,500 and 1,800 words, and double line space typed on single sided A4 paper. The entry fee is £5 and the first prize is £1,000. The second and third prizes are £300 and £200 respectively and each winner will also be presented with a Reader's Digest Universal Dictionary. The winners and guests will be invited to a reception at Burmah Castrol House to receive their prizes. The judges, local personalities, writers and the sponsors, will look for creativity and originality in the entries. So don't wait to the last minute; start composing and send in your work in good time. For details and entry form, SAEs to June Hosking, Burmah Castrol Staff Charity Group, Short Story Competition, Burmah Castrol, Pipers Way, Swindon SN3 1 RE. A dozen

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People living in Grange Park and an opportunity for us to improve Shaw hear us regularly. We ring our skills and repertoire. The tower was added to St on Sundays before two of the three Mary's Church in the fifteenth services and also for weddings. Practice night, Tuesday from Century, but nobody knows when 7pm - 9pm, throughout the year is the bells were first placed there, The bell chamber is above the ringing room with the bells mounted on a sturdy steel framework. Two swing north / south and four swing east/ west. This is necessary to prevent the tower collapsing into Lydiard House next door. To help us ring these relatively heavy bells, each one has its own ringer. The distinctive feature of English change-ringing is that the bells start from an upside-down position and swing from side to side, until the clapper strikes the rim. This enables each ringer to modify, to a surprising degree of accuracy, the time interval between each strike. Thus, bells can continually 'change places' with each other. The beautiful sounds that are heard when the church bells are calling people to worship are only achieved with long practice and i experience. We are continuously I practising basic bell control, rounds and call-changes, then progressing to learning different tunes or 'methods'. Using one or more methods, ringers sometimes attempt very i long rings, call peals or quarterpeals. These often celebrate particular events such as Royal weddings or the induction of a new vicar, as was the case for the Rev. Ann MacKenzie's induction at St Mary's. At about two and a half seconds per round, a peal can take

up to three hours; it requires stamina and a lot of concentration. Bell ringing is great fun, so if you would like to consider learning or joining our band please contact the Tower Captain, David Miles on 874054.

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VOLUNTEERS EEDED Every month we list opportunities to help community organisations as supplied by Swindon Volunteers at Voluntary Action. People First promotes self-advocacy for people with learning difficulties. They are looking for volunteers to for a number of tasks: • Drivers - to take people to and from groups • Help with organising an "Auction of Promises" in March • People with computer skills to help in the office • People to help out at dance/ drama workshops • A support worker for the advocacy resource base worker. Training is available on topics including "What it's like to have a learning difficulty"; self advocacy through dance; team work. Swindon 12-18 Project STEP works with young people who need support, through a wide range of activity and discussion groups, together with some individual work.

STEP makes contact with 12 to 18 year olds through the efforts, interest and commitment of trained adult volunteers. A comprehensive training package is offered, You need to be available on Wednesday or Thursday evenings each week for groups, plus Monday evenings once a fortnight, for training. Victim Support Wiltshire Good listeners are needed to visit victims of crime in their own homes to offer support and information. The next training course takes place on Saturdays 7, 14 and 28 March. For further details of these vacancies and many others, contact Swindon Volunteers on 538398 or call in to Voluntary Action, 1 John Street, Swindon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 10.30am to 5pm.

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Busy times preparing for emergencies Sub-officer Martin Lloyd from Westlea Fire Station describes how local firefighters keep themselves fit and ready for the next call out

Westlea Station covers West and North Swindon across to Stratton and responds to calls to assist other fire crews in the town when required. Last month I noted some important fire safety information for the home. Since then we have been very quiet. So this begs the question, what do we do to keep us ready for action? 17.15 - 18.00 Final clean up of the day. We make sure all the kit is 08.30 Parade. For those of you clean and tidy, ready for the pafamilier with TVs London's Burn- rade the following morning and ing, it's similar to that with each that all appliances are clean and watch parading in fire kit and each ready for use at the next call out. member of the watch being detailed his/her position on the fire Martin Lloyd providing instruction to a Westlea firefighter engine. After parade, checks are completed on equipment, making sure that the breathing apparatus sets are safe to use and the drivers do a thorough check on their appliances. Here's an average day

09.00 - 10.00 Physical training. Most full-time stations have gym equipment and some sort of compulsory physical activity takes place every day. 10.00- 11.00 Training period. This time is allocated to training the watch to complete fire firefighting tasks. This can be with the pump, ladders, breathing apparatus, hazardous chemical procedure, road traffic extrication procedures, etc. 11.00 - 11.15 Tea break. 11.15- 13.00 Station routines. This includes cleaning and testing equipment. All of our equipment has to be in good working order and tested regularly. We can't afford to find kit does not work when we need it most. 13.00-14.00 Lunch break. You can be sure that if we've had a quiet morning, as soon as we sit down to eat there's a shout. 14.00 - 15.00 Visits to buildings in the locality. We are required under the 1947 Fire Services Act to make ourselves familiar with premises in our area in case of fire, so we regularly visit hotels, industrial premises, hospitals, in fact anywhere there is a life risk. 15.00 - 17.15 At this time you'll find firefighters in the lecture room where there are volumes of what we call operational notes. There is a written procedure for almost every event, whether it's a crashed military aircraft, a spillage involving a dangerous chemicals, an incident with high voltage electricity or a multi-storey high rise fire, to name just a few scenarios. We obviously don't have the opportunity to stop and have a quick read when we are called out, so we need to make sure we know all the information beforehand.

So, there you have it, a day without any shouts. If you bear in mind we received over a thousand calls last year, and that the Swindon area had nearly 5,000 calls, a day without any is very rare.

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David Hart writes. Members of Swindon/Salzgitter Twinning Association will be visiting Salzgitter for a week in May 1998 an d we welcome anybody who wishes to travel with us and join in the events which our German hosts organise. If you are interested in travel, German culture, art, industry, language or getting to know German people in their family homes and in hosting them here, then this is for you. The Swindon Anglo-German Society next meets on 6 February at the lounge bar at the White Hart Pub in Stratton. If you have a knowledge of German, as a mother tongue or as another language, come along from 7.30pm onwards for an informal evening of German conversation. Call 524726 for more information on the Salzgitter trip or the Anglo-German Society meeting.

First playgroup planned for Abbey Meads All parents are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 10 February,

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Mission work with street children A one time youth leader from outer London who now works with street children in Guatamala visits Swindon on Friday 6 March. Now director of the Toybox Charity, Duncan Dyason will talk about his work caring for children who live in cardboard shelter on the streets of Guatamala City. Medical treatment and food is offered to the children sleeping rough, and in an increasingly violent country since the country's civil war ended in 1996, the Toybox team has recently faced death threats. Their bus, equipped with medical supplies, has been stoned and shot at and team members have also been physically attacked. Upper Stratton Baptist Church, Green Road, hosts the visit which starts at 7.30pm. For more information, call Mike Derry on 770660.

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Rev. Ann Mackenzie at a reception in Lydiard House following her induction on 21 January by the Bishop of Swindon, Rev. Michael Doe and the Mayor and Mayoress of Swindon, coun Maurice and Sheila Fanning

Ann Mackenzie is going to discover that as she begins her ministry at St Mary's Church, Lydiard Tregoze. With hundreds of people's faces and names to put together, and lots of groups from First Steps toddler group through to the Mother's Union to meet, she will have a lot of fun. One of the most exciting experiences for a new vicar is listening to people's accounts of how Jesus Christ has been at work in their lives!

Where a cow can be more valuable than a child Theo Tesfaye talked about agricultural development and the growth of the church in Ethiopia when he visited the Church of Christ the Servant, Abbey Meads on 6 January. Because of poverty, the dependency on the weather and uncertainty of crops, a cow can be worth more than a child, he said. Also at the meeting was Shrivenham farmer Peter Reade, a director with Send a Cow, a charity set up by Christian farmers ten years ago with the objective of helping to improve livestock in African countries.

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There is plenty to tell at St Mary's. In recent years the number of people attending has steadily increased and an extra morning service was required, so that there are three every Sunday. Among the new people are lots of parents with young children who have found a warm welcome and a genuine faith in Jesus Christ. There is a blend of the 'old' and 'new', with a building, stuffed with history and yet full of people looking to see God do new things for them with Ann's leadership. We welcome our first woman vicar. Ann's arrival helps us have a betterbalance of men and women in the clergy team to better serve the West Swindon. Within the community there are six schools, four sheltered homes, the youth centre atLydiard House, the Family Support Centre, all of which have opportunities for care and support. Besides St Mary's there are four other churches across the parish. For Ann this also means getting to know the other vicars and how things happen in these churches. It's an exciting time for all.

"Thy heart is My home; sanctify it for My descent" The Baha'i faith is the ,cond most widespread religiot in the world and is working towards universal peace and harmony For more information, contact the Swindon Baha'is Community on 01793 421615 or 01793 872853

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Councillor Surgeries Matthew May will be holding surgeries in Februa ry , March and April at Freshbrook Community Centre on the last Monday of the month, 7pm - 9pm. Bob Brooks will be at the same venue on the first Friday of the month.

Guiding is an all-age activity writes Ann Hutchinson. Not only do girls get the opportunity for fun, adventure, caring and sharing, adults can also join in. If you are aged 18 - 65 and would like to be part of the team, contact Hilda Cooper on 874874. We are currently looking for a District Commissioner. This would involve four or five meetings a year, in order to keep the units in contact with each other. No experience necessary; full support and training given.

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Boys mountain bike, 20 inch wheels, 5 speed, vgc, £25. Tel: 615918 Boys bike, Raleigh Extreme, 12: frame, 5 gears, suit ages 6-8, vgc, £50. Tel: 876696 Blue boys bike, Rage Pacific USA, vgc, 7-9 year old, £70. Tel: 881707 Raleigh girls mountain bike, Screamer, 4-6yrs, ex cond, £40. Tel: 531403 Ladies lightwieght racing bicycle, green, 6 speed, dynamo lights, mudguards, bottle holder, 21" frame, exc condition, only £99. Tel: 881353 Boys Raleigh, G-Force, suit 5-7 yrs, exc cond, stabilisers, ideal gift, £35. Tel: 882178 Jeenay car seat, 9 months-5yrs, good condition, £15. Booster seat for dining chair, £5. Play mat, £5. Tel: 874343 Fisher Price baby gym, £8. Baby Walker, £15, Baby door bouncer, £10. ELC swing frame, £10. Mothercare bunnies cot mobile, £10. All vgc. Tel: 876842 Chicco 3 position stroller plus raincover, approx 5 months old, £40. tel: 723870 McLaren carrycot & buggy with rain cover, £60. Tel: 432606 20 shaped terry nappies, nappy bucket, pack of 6 rubber & box of nappy liners, never used, £20. Tel: 872836 Exercise bike, immaculate condition, nearly new speedo & gears very sturdy, £50 ovno. Tel: 706805 Brownie uniform, complete set, £12. Easton kitchen display wall units, solid li ght oak doors, £30 each. Tel: 771900 Laura Ashley evening gown, size 12, black velvet with taffeta skirt, as new, £45. Single fold bed with mattress, £40 ono. Tel: 878586 Pretty pink long bridesmaid dress, neckli ne, good condition, £25, 34" chest. Tel: 722335 Swindon Dolphin ASC track suit, almost unworn, jacket small, trousers, 30"-32", £20. Tel: 535458 Nachet microscope with polaroid camera, £140. Desk chair, gas lift, £50. Child's elec/bat police car, £120. Tel: 701436 Solid pine table and bench set, £30. Tel: 876195

Cane dark stained display unit, 5 shelves, width 26", height 69", good condition, £65. Tel: 870166 Ice hockey skates, size 3, boys, good cond, £20. Roller blades, maroon, size 6, Bauer FX4, fair condition, £20. Tel: 695716 Jones Brother knitting machine, plus ribber, table and many extras, good condition, £110 ono. Dyson upright vacuum, vgc. Tel: 486734 Folding table and four chairs which fit neatly inside, excel cond, £40, offers considered. Tel: 727614 (after 6pm, Mon Fri, anytime wk/end) Three piece suite, 2 arm chairs, reversible cushions & backs, Scotch Guarded, 12 months old, hardly used, cost £800 sell for £500 ono. Tel: 524194 Normans 3 piece suite, removable back, sides, seat covers, pale plum, exc cond, £150. 4' 6" yucca plant, £10 ono. Coffee maker, new, £10 ono. Tel: 771845 Comfortable 3 piece suite, green dralon, vgc, £175, buyer collects. Tel: 872836 G-plan 5.5 It unit, teak, includes glass display case and cocktail cabinet, £100 ono. Tel: 723763 Single bed with pink headboard & storage space, underneath, £20. 19 Baby magazines 1994/5/6, £5. 32 House/ Home magazines 1995/6/7, £10. Tel: 874764 Single top drawer wardrobe, white; three drawer chest, white; bedside cabinet with drawer, white; £70 the lot. Boxed Chinese game - Four Winds, Mah Jongg, £80. Tel: 485143 3' divan bed plus headboard, as new, two to sell but will separate, £35 each. Tel: 702046 Pine cot/bed with mattress, £50. Boys Raleigh Animal bike, 14" with stabilisers, £30. Girls Raleigh Bluebird, 14" bike with stabilisers, £20. Tel: 874451 Corner video unit, teak with drawer glass doors, 37" L, 15.5" W, 18" D, good cond, £15. Tel: 524194 Single white wardrobe, good condition, £35. Tel: 874990 Grey 3 piece suite, good condition, £50. Tel: 876440

Sink unit, Askerite, 1.5 bowls, 980 x 505mm, sand with matching mixer taps & accessories, 2 years old, as new, £70. Tel: 421587 Phillips microwave, brown, size 0.6cuft, 500 watt, £30. Ladies ski jacket, sallopettes, cornflower blue, gloves, hat, £85. Tel: 874523 De Longhi mobile gas heater, 3 heat settings, vgc, £40. Childs toy double tandem buggy, Hauck, Winnie the Pooh, £25. Tel: 886106 Black melamine home work station, two desks, one set drawers, includes two under tables, good cond, buyer to collect. Tel: 870370 2 metal shelving units, as new, £4 each or £7.50 for 2. Tel: 870087 (eves) Electric cooker, Tricity President, double oven, extremely clean, £100. Tel: 692975 Drawing board 50" by 36.5", large board, weighted ruler, Admel, good cond, £50 ono. Tel: 874661 TV, Sony, old but in good condition, £20. Kettle, beige, £5, Ladies bike, £15. Rowenta Wet'n'Dry hoover, £15. Tel: 876898 Agni gas heater 2 bar with bottle, £35. tel: 692197

Toilet seats, unused, 3 cream,one peach colour, £2.50 each, ono. Tel: 872426 Microsoft joystick, 3D sidewinder Pro, new, boxed, unwanted gift, inc Hellbender game, £25, bargain. Tel: 878886

Printer star LC-10 multi font, nine dot matrix, exc cond, £50. Tel: 874767 Assorted rockery stones, £3 each. Folding bed, good cond, £60. Tel: 497691

Pair of black driveway gates, £30. Tel: 643096

Baby and adult guinea pigs from £4. Details of Wiltshire Cavy Club, information and advice freely given. Tel: 523045

Wanted Ice skate boots, size 6 (38-39) Tel: 882880

To let Stable, Wharf Road, Wroughton, £10 per week, includes use of kitchen and toilets. Tel: 814378

Services Ironing service, regular or occasional basis, reasonable rates, contact Louise for details. Tel: 871913

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