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Kingsdown House in the 1940s - photo courtesy of The Swindon Society
Although it’s not a place you would considering the house was only normally expect to host a birthday demolished just before the party, we were all invited to one crematorium was built in 1966.” at Kingsdown Crematorium on The team enlisted the help of Clive Saturday, 23 April. Carter of Wiltshire Buildings Record,
It was an open day to mark the who wrote a series of farm histories 50th anniversary of the opening of for the magazine, and his specialist the crematorium, and included tours knowledge of farming turned out to of its inner workings and a service. be especially useful on this project.
There was also a talk by Graham Graham added: “In recent Carter, editor of Swindon Heritage centuries, the story of Kingsdown magazine, about the history of the House was really the story of site. Kingsdown Farm but there are
“I suppose you could say it is dead international connections too. interesting,” said Graham. “And “We also found that what because not much has previously became a quiet country estate been published about the site’s past, and is now a place we associate there are a few surprises.” with tranquility has been a hive of
The crematorium buildings activity over thousands of years. stand precisely on the site of the The crematorium is half a century former Kingsdown House, while old, but the story of its location the grounds, including the recently really begins way back when Britain opened cemetery, were once the was still attached to the European house’s estate. mainland, which you can find out
With the crematorium’s about in the next Swindon Heritage anniversary imminent, Swindon edition. Heritage were approached because “It just goes to show that even staff wanted to find out more about when it looks like there may not what was there previously, and the be much to find, there is always history was sketchy. treasure, just waiting to be
“Surprisingly little has been discovered.” published about the site and the As well as the talk, the story of people who lived there,” said Kingsdown House will also feature Graham. in the summer edition of Swindon
“There is an even more surprising Heritage, to be published at the end lack of photos, especially of May.
Events in aid of Prospect Hospice
l On Friday 6 May a tribute and comedy night will take place at Legend’s Lounge at Swindon Town Football Club from 7pm to 1am in aid of Prospect Hospice.
There will be comedy from Arnold Gutbucket, and all the best of Frankie Valli from Stars in Their Eyes 2015 winner, Peter Sarsfield. Tickets cost £12.50 from 07796 137770. l A concert will be held at Purton Village Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday 7 May with Chedworth Silver Band and The Purton Peartree Pealers.
Tickets cost £6 and include a glass of wine. Call 01793 771572 or buy a ticket on the door. l Emi Mazzotta of hairdressers Strandz is raising money in the salon for the Prospect Starlight Walk, on 25 June. For each service she does she will put £5 of her takings into the charity.
She said: “It’s an important charity as my dad was cared for there during the last month of his life.”
Her aim is to raise £300. For an appointment call 01793 616668.
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Despite a fantastic team effort in the first game at Swindon, the Cats could only muster a narrow 2-1 lead going to Guildford Flames for game two, and ultimately at a rink the Wildcats had failed to win at all season, the outcome was never to be in question.
A 2-0 defeat on the night [3-2 on aggregate] saw any hopes of reaching the finals weekend at Coventry – and the season – ended in Surrey.
Results in Coventry saw Guildford victorious in the playoffs, adding to their cup success, so the Wildcats can draw a little satisfaction at being the only team to have beaten the playoff winners, but by the time the result was in the books, Wildcat player-coach Aaron Nell was already making plans for 2016-17 which gets underway in August.
Hugely experienced netminder Stevie Lyle has agreed a new threeyear contract, while Nell and import Jonas Höög have also confirmed they are to remain with the club
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for the new season. Those three, coupled with import Jan Kostal, forward Michael Stratford and utility man Lee Richardson – who will be awarded a testimonial game, means that the 2015-16 roster is already in good shape ahead of the summer as Nell looks to continue to improve on the club’s fortunes year on year.
Meanwhile off the ice, supporters have started to back the club ahead of the 2016-17 season with 300 season tickets snapped up during the March Madness promotion. The Wildcats would like to thank fans for their fantastic support and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2016-17.
Swindon Croquet Club seeks new members
Swindon Croquet Club is Beginners will be able to take celebrating its 30th anniversary in advantage of the 10 qualified 2016 with an open weekend on 4 to coaches or just come along for a 5 June. The Mayor of Swindon will taster. Croquet is a sport where open the event, supported by North men and women, young and Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson. old, play on equal terms using a
The club had a very successful handicap system. 2015 being awarded the Apps Healy Experienced players are also Trophy by the sports national body, welcome for a possible place in one The Croquet Association, for the of the four teams they have playing club making the most pogress over in the South West Leagues and/or the last two years. take part in club tournaments.
After recruiting 30 new members For your ‘croquet experience’ in 2015 it is looking to top up its contact club Secretary John Airey membership to make full use of on 01793 873026 for details. three newly laid lawns. www.swindoncroquetclub.org.uk
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Swindon has recently had a fair few roadworks completed and there are more being undertaken. There are significant improvements being made to the Greenbridge roundabout now that the railway bridge has been completed and re-opened and Bruce Street is finally finished. Rodbourne Road is now closed for work on the bridge there also.
These works have caused traffic issues at certain times of the day and motorists have been getting frustrated at the impact on their journey times.
There is a general point to be made in that we simply cannot keep building more roads, widening existing roads and putting more and more cars on to the already busy road network. A lot of people blame all sorts of things for there being too many traffic jams, but in the end it comes down to one thing: too from chairman Steve Mytton Well it’s been a pretty miserable few weeks for us Town fans.
A season is full of ups and downs, and this year has certainly been testament to that. We’ve had tremendous wins, both home and away, but also a couple of devastating losses.
It’s hard at times like this to imagine committing yourself to another year of Swindon Town, but with season tickets on sale we urge you to get behind the team and let’s try and get a few more into the County Ground on a regular basis.
This year the pricing focus is on younger supporters, and that’s something we wholeheartedly encourage. They are the future generation of Town fans, and we need to see more families coming along to games.
Many supporters won’t agree with many vehicles.
So, what is the solution?
With around 1 in 4 journeys made by car being less than 2 miles, if only half of those journeys were made by some other method, for example bikes, then motorised traffic would be reduced by over 10%. We can all see during the school holidays what impact that can have on the roads. Swindon BUG are working with the council and other parties to ensure that provision for people to use their bikes more is provided and is of a high quality.
For the vast majority of journeys under 2 miles, a bike will be quicker. So, with the summer just around the corner and lots of cycle and shared paths in and around Swindon, why not dig your bike out and become a part of the solution? You too can then enjoy that smug feeling as you sail past queues of cars to your destination.
Check the SwindonBUG Facebook page for further information. the club’s transfer strategy, the use of loan players and such like, but the important thing for now is that we try to get some stability at Swindon Town and cheer the boys on. What else can you do on a Saturday afternoon?
As a trust we are committed to the long term future of the club, and we are keen to work together in a positive way. That feels very achievable following a recent meeting with Town general manager Steve Anderson, which was very productive.
If you’ve not yet signed up to the Trust, you can do so for free, by visiting www.redarmyfund.co.uk www.truststfc.com
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Town Gardens Bowls Club’s season lasts until September with games home and away, a league programme, fun days, competitions and social occasions.
There is a structured programme and individual coaching available with added bonus of reduced membership fees for the first year.
If you would like to try it out visit www. swindontgbc.co.uk or pop along to any home fixture.
The club’s Charity Open Days are Sundays 8 and 15 May.
Bowls club open day
Haydon Wick Bowls Club, situated off Thames Avenue, is holding an open day on Saturday 14 May from 10am to 4pm for anyone interested in ‘having a go’ with qualified coaches on hand.
The thriving and friendly club has around 95 playing members and 30 social members. During the outdoor season they have Men’s and Ladies teams in both Swindon and Wiltshire leagues.
During the winter season the clubhouse is used for quizes, whist and games nights as well as Christmas bingo.
Tea and coffee will be available and the bar will be open for the
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Local cycling enthusiast and Pride of Swindon award winner Ricardo Defazio challenged himself and five team members to pedal their way from the County Ground to the Camp Nou football stadium, home of FC Barcelona, during April.
Ricardo and his team took on the eight day bike ride to support several local charities including Prospect Hospice, Brighter Futures and Younite Outreach Project.
The ‘S2B4C’ team of Ricardo Defazio, Steve Summers, Steve Duff, Louise Eggleton, Vanessa Ryman and Peter Woolley rode almost 1,000 miles in eight days, cycling with various groups and contacts along the route including the Bikebreakers who formed a 30 strong peloton to help conquer the Pyrenees mountains.
From left: Steve Duff, Steve Summers, Peter Woolley, Ricardo Defazio, Vanessa Ryman and Louise Eggleton departing from the County Ground
Before setting out on the journey, Ricardo said: “In the last 12 months I ran a bootcamp club for the community. Every other month we hold an all day event which brings people together and helps raise around £400 for a different local charity.
“We’ve received incredible support from Hargroves Cycles, who have fettled the bikes free of charge, supplied parts at cost price and given us training on how to repair bikes whilst we are on the road.”
To sponsor the challenge visit: www.justgiving.com/RicardoDefazio
Unassisted cycling challenge from Swindon to the southernmost point of Sicily
James Stewart, of St Andrews Ridge, will take on the monumental task of riding unassisted from Swindon to Portopalo di Capo Passero; the most southern point of the Italian island of Sicily in 21 days during June.
The 2,300 mile trip will take James through continental Europe, over the Italian Alps and through multiple borders to raise money for the Reverse Rett charity.
James said: “There will be no team mates, no peleton (group) to slipstream, no following support cars or fancy team buses. Just me, my bike, my tent and whatever luggage I can minimally survive with. I have
2016 Walkley Walk to support Brighter Futures
always wanted to do something for charity, but as a former professional cyclist myself it had to be extremely demanding.
“I have a sister called Angela, who has from birth suffered from a cruel neurological disorder called Rett syndrome, that has trapped her inside her own body.”
Rett syndrome is a neurological condition that leaves most people unable to speak, walk or use their hands.
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Challenge yourself and support Inner Flame
The Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown will once again host the Walkley overnight Walk on 11/12 June.
The challenging and rewarding event will take you along some 20 plus miles of the ancient Ridgeway trail, from the Avebury stones along the trail to the Nationwide headquarters just outside Old Town.
Since Walkley Midnight Walks started over twenty years ago, £180,000 has been raised for local, national and international charities.
Whilst the Rotary Club provide basic guidance, care and support services you will need to be fit to cope with the hills, rough terrain and the duration of the event. You will also need to be properly dressed and equipped for the conditions on the night.
The Rotary Club are officially supporting the Brighter Futures radiotherapy appeal this year, although you are welcome to nominate your own charity to raise sponsorship for.
The walk will commence at around 11pm and there is a small charge of £10 per participant. This is to cover the costs of running the event and includes the refreshments, safety arrangements and participant transport facilities.
The Rotary Club is a non-profit organisation and all proceeds from the event will go to nominated charities and the Brighter Futures appeal.
The event check-in is at Nationwide House car park on Pipers Way, where a coach will take you to the starting point at Avebury.
To register for the Walkley Walk visit: www.walkleywalk.org.uk Inner Flame is challenging the public in Swindon and Wiltshire to take on the traditional ‘English Channel’ distance but with a personalised twist.
Throughout May, Inner Flame is asking you to ‘go the distance’ in whichever sporting activity you choose – the more creative the better.
The distance of 21 miles can be completed in as many or few sessions as you like between 1 and 31 May, and you can feel great knowing that you’re directly raising money for young people in your community.
Inner Flame is a Wiltshire-based charity that aim to help young people develop the skills required both for independent life and employment.
Its core belief is that everyone needs to do something meaningful in their life, and that every young person has something amazing to contribute to the world. When this potential is realised, great things happen.
The money that is raised will go directly into funding vital resources to make Inner Flame courses possible, including key work with the Prince’s Trust and a ‘Come Thrive With Me’ course which involves six weeks of intensive life skill lessons, including cookery and even self defence.
See details on Inner Flame or its challenge at www.innerflame.org.uk
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The 10k run has been organised to raise awareness of autism and support the work of DASH, starting from the Nationwide car park on Pipers Way with the route taking you through Croft Woods, with its spring flowers and bluebells.
The event is family and dog friendly, and you are encouraged to recruit as many friends as possible to form teams and make the event a social occasion.
DASH is an independent local charity whose mission is to improve the quality of life of adults of working age with Aspergers and other high functioning Autistic Spectrum Conditions living in Swindon.
The charity, which was announced as one of two local beneficiaries of the Swindon Cares group for this financial year along with Hop, Skip and Jump, run weekday drop in sessions from the Swindon Advice and Support Centre (SAASC) on Sanford Street, with Saturday sessions by appointment as well.
For more information on the work carried out by DASH, or to register interest in the Bluebell 10k run, visit: www.dashswindon.com
Geoff Maxted of Drivewrite.co.uk takes the Honda Civic Type R for a spin
One of the things that gladdens my heart is that car makers are still prepared to build vehicles like the Honda Civic Type R. This is the GT model which means it gets some extras like a premium 320w audio set-up with eight speakers. It also has red detailing and an easy-touse Garmin Navigation that hides the CD slot behind the screen; a neat touch.
Honda choose to tell us that this is a ‘race car for the road’ and for once this is not manufacturer hyperbole. You might wonder about the massive wing but the company insists that the design was subject to exhaustive aerodynamic analysis, both on computer and in the wind tunnel. Like it or loath it, it has a job to do as the air passes over the car just as the flat underside sucks the car into the ground feeding air out via the big rear diffuser.
The front seats mean business. High-sided, deep and low slung, I defy anyone to get out of this car with anything approaching dignified elegance. Once installed though the seats are nicely snug and grip in all the right places. Drivers can alter height manually and get properly set up with a steering wheel that can be adjusted for reach and rake.
It’s the regular cascading Civic dashboard which is fine if not exactly exciting and, although the navigation and touchscreen is fine, the piano black surround looks low rent for such a fast car. All the now expected technology and storage come as standard on the GT version. Gears are shifted via a six-speed manual gearbox that is a delight to use with exactly the right ratios.
The back seats are fine. This is a four door car and not the coupé of old which makes it much more usable. The boot is a good size and, because the car carries a puncture kit there is a deep well beneath the floor for extra storage.
This is not a car that you would describe as shy and retiring. It is boisterous, raucous and an absolute drivers’ delight. This car monsters the road and it does so safely and with serious aplomb. Thanks to the direct, slack-free steering and the chassis’ flat-bodied stance in corners the Type R responds with much of the immediacy and eagerness of the track-focused car it purports to be.
The Civic turns sharply into corners and a new four point adaptive damper system - developed specifically for the Type R - enables continuous independent control of each front wheel, delivering exceptional road holding and composure. This is aided by big Brembo brakes, a limited-slip differential and ESP.
The car is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four cylinder motor. What comes out is 306bhp and a beefy 295lb ft of torque which means that it will pull easily in high gears when appropriate.
In normal mode the car will potter with the best of them but that is not what it’s for. Reach out a tentative right index finger and poke the button marked +R. This stiffens the dampers by a further 30% from the already firm setting. It also sharpens the throttle response and beefs up the steering.
It will hit 62mph from a standing start in just 5.7 seconds with little evidence of torque steer, but it is through the gears where the Type R really scores. It is a pure driving experience that costs just £32,820 for the tested version. The more compliant, softer setting is better for everyday use. Honda reckon that 38mpg – aided by Stop/Start - is possible but 28mpg is more likely. The best hot hatch on the market today.
Justin Tomlinson MP (centre) cutting the ribbon at Stanton Farmhouse
Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, officially opened the Stanton Park Farmhouse Tea-Room on behalf of Every Cloud Arts & Crafts on 31 March.
It will be open every weekend from 10.30am to 4.30pm through until September.
The tea-rooms are run by volunteers to raise funds for the work of the Every Cloud charity that helps local artists and craftspeople who have uncovered their creativity through adversity, to fulfill their potential, personally and professionally.
There will also be events taking place at the Farmhouse: Saturday 7 May, 10.30am to 1pm: craft workshop. Enjoy learning the technique of needle felting whilst making a small owl. Tickets £25.
On 21 and 22 May and 28 and 29 May: visit the ‘Spring into Summer’ craft exhibition and shop.
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Blunsdon village will be opening selected gardens to the public on the weekend of 9 and 10 July.
Free parking will be available at Blunsdon House Hotel and breakfasts will be sold at the village hall from 10am.
There will be floral displays celebrating the life of the Queen as she turns 90, at St Leonards Church.
Workshops at the village hall will allow you to make your own miniature garden from recycled materials, and plant sales and a tombola will be amongst the other attractions.
The scarecrows and gardens The Mayor of Swindon Andrew Bennett visited Peatmoor Primary School to congratulate children for their enthusiastic participation in the national Clean for the Queen campaign.
Youngsters tidied up the area around the school and ventured into Sparcells. will be open from12 noon til 5pm by ticket admission only. The tickets are available for sale from the village hall at £5 per adult including a minibus service for the less active.
There will be an extra charge for the scarecrow competition. Proceeds will go to St Leonards Church and participating Blunsdon community groups. Call Julie Allen for details: 01793 721429
Keen gardeners should also be aware of the ever popular annual plant sale run by Blunsdon Village Garden Club, taking place on Saturday 21 May, from 8.30am to
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TWIGS Community Gardens are (except Bank Holidays) from colourful and vibrant gardens 10.30am to 3.30pm. Entry is £2 for adjacent to Manor Garden Centre, adults, £1.50 concessions, children Cheney Manor. free.
Managed as a resource to give The gardens are also open those with mental health problems through the National Garden the chance to regain confidence, Scheme in aid of charity, on Sunday self-esteem and to learn new skills, 22 May, 1pm to 5pm. Adults £3, they provide ideas to take home to children free. your own garden, along with plants The gardens are also available and craft goods for sale. for events. For further information
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Afterwards they used The Mayor with Peatmoor eco-club members the project as part of and teaching assistant Elaine Jackson, right, and their learning - writing localities officer Gail Light, Justin Sysum and Emily about what they found Bayman from sponsors Nationwide and calculating how Below, presenting a certificate of achievement to much they collected Eliott and Charlotte, Ms Jackson and Peatmoor could be recycled. headteacher Donna Eaton
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Call Dan: 07791 791513 Email: dan@boylectrical.co.uk Visit: www.boylectrical.co.uk Extension & Garage
Conversion Specialists • Project Management • Alterations / Renovations • New Builds and Barn Conversions • Extensions and Garage Conversions
Fully insured. 18 years experience
Call Neil now for a free, competitive quote on 0800 1357063 or
07967 155502 or email: info@benchmarkconstructionswindon.co.uk
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• Extensions • Driveways • Conservatories • Patios • Garden Walls • Fencing All general building and landscaping projects undertaken NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Stewart on 01793 670115 or 0784 182 6390 for a Free Estimate
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THE INDEPENDENT GAS SPECIALISTS
• Servicing, Repairs, Installation • Central Heating (including
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SERVICE CONTRACT SPECIALISTS FOR GAS SERVICE CALL 01793 848800 6 Templars Way Industrial Est, Marlborough Rd, W. Bassett SN4 7SR www.gastechwilts.co.uk
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✭ Extra sockets and lights ✭ Shower and cooker installation ✭ Fuse board replacement ✭ Complete re-wiring ✭ Security lighting ✭ P.A.T. testing ✭ 24 hours
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Mobile: 07985 195893 Tel: 01793 320447
217129 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE Installation & Servicing NG & LPG ✓ Boiler & System Upgrades ✓ Breakdown & Maintenance ✓ Bathrooms, Showers & Wet Rooms ✓ Power Flushing / Descaling ✓
For ALL your plumbing, heating & gas requirements call Assured on
07845 90 80 60 or 01793 700 820
www.assured-plumbing.co.uk
