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International fun get-together The International Family Group is holding another of its fun entertainment evenings at the Link Centre on Saturday 22 October. Included in the ticket price is a and disco during the evening. Tickets, available from Link Cenplateful of ethnic eats, such as Thai dishes, Mexican fare, Turkish rices, tre reception, cost £3 for adults and curries, daals, noodles and other sur- £1.50 for children aged 5 - 12. A prises that the volunteer cooks think family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children costs £8. up over the next few weeks. As with previous fun evenings, People with national costumes are asked to wear them. There will also the proceeds will be donated to be a fancy dress competition, raffle childrens charities.
Tel: 487055 Air aid from Freshbrook family EarlySeptember saw Mike andJulia Black, pictured below, with their two sons Elliott and Jordan departing their friends at Freshbrook Church for a three year missionary placement in Tanzania with the Mission Aviaton Fellowship.
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Images, reflections, distortions and abstractions - photographs of the Swindon's glass buildings by Roger Ogle
On display in the Link Centre Mall 3rd to 21St October Own one or more of these highly unusual photographs of Swindon Size: 1511 x 10" and framed. Cost £20 each, or two for £35
CooxdinatedbyartistLuluQuinn, An arts project over the next year aims to involve Swindon people in the initiative will bring together writa wide range of arts activities re- ing, painting, music, sound and video. lated to the idea of 'Transitions.' A public meeting at the Town Hall Studios, Regent Circus on Thursday 13 October will give her the chance to introduce the themes of Transitions to interested people - who don't have to be artists. "Transitions' will give people across the town the chance to express how they see their town and where their lives fit into it. It's a chance for the impressions and voices of local people to be heard through writing, visual art, sound and video," said Ms Quinn. To find out more, call Emma Valentine at Media Arts on 493451.
Mike took early retirement from the RAF a year ago. With Julia's support he has been preparing for the challenge by attendingBible College and training to fly small aircraft across bush and over mountains. Formerly a Hercules Squadron Leader at Lyneham he will be flying ministers, supplies and aid workers to remote regions. Reflecting on Transitions'. Lulu Quinn in front of historic engine They have promised to send reand Swin don's modern DM1 tower ports to The Link about life in Africa.
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Mercy mission return A Toothifi couple are returning to Russia with a lorry packed with medical supplies, following an initial trip in August Tim Bath and his wife Yvonne Markenfield will be crossing the North Sea on 7 October to drive across Sweden and Finland to deliver multi-vitamins, pain killers, soap and equipment as basicas beds to a hospital and orphanage in St Petersburg. Tim, from Markenfield, flew to the city with four others from the Christian organisation, the Messianic Testimony, carrying vitamins and medicines in theirluggage. 'The conditions we saw in the orphanage for abandoned children and the hospitals we visited have to be seen to be believed. The staff have almost nothing to work with; the intravenous drips we took were used immediately. Items like paracetomol and lemsip that we take for granted are unheard of. The level of lung, heait, liver and kidney disease is very high, and there are radiation victims from the Chernobyl disaster living in the area." Yvonne said the lorry trip could only make a small contribution to
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Tim and Yvonne Bath the overall problems in the city. Getting there could present problems as the road from Finland to St Petersburg is gaining a reputation for hold ups by mafia gangsters. Contributions to help finance the trip as well as small items like soap, toothpaste, dried milk and nappies will be welcomed. Call Tim and Yvonne for more information. Tel: 613219.
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Editorial: Roger Ogle Publisher/Editor
The Link was first published in December 1978 exclusively for the West Swindon community. It is completely independent of Link Centre and, in fact, won a competition to name the leisure centre in 1984. It commenced distribution in North Swindon in January 1994."
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Fun day events, sideshows, stalls, attractions, displays, barbeque, childrens fancy dress competition and an evening dance were all planned, but only a few activities took place and hardly anybody turned up. The celebration idea was sparked off after a story in the April Link magazine reported that the stained glass window built into the centre's roof had been ignored in a glossy leafletpublicisingmamesdown's37 pieces of public art. Council public arts officer Lorraine Cox said she had not been aware of the window- Toothill Sunrise' by artist Kieth Gale-and agreed to provide a plaque to recognise the tenth year since its installation, shortly after the centre opened. She also commissioned artist Marie Brett to create crowns and tiaras to be presented in fancy dress competitions at the centre's fun day. Thamesdown Mayor David Glaholm unveiled the plaque in front of a few community centre committee members and said such buildings are the 'cornerstones for the development of the community.' He also paid tribute to the efforts of the late councillor Ricky Midwinter in getting the centre built for the people of Toothill. Centre chairman Tony Grouvel said posters had been put up around the area, but he had forgotten to inform The Link or any other local papers to advertise the day.
Mayor David Glaholm in front of Toothill Community Centre's stained glass window with committee members,from left, Trevor McGlyn, Shirley and Tony Grouvel, Bonnie Cormack, Janet Freeguard, Lily Wiley Wearing the crowns made by Marie Brett,from left, Gemma Thomas,Lewis Brown, Clare Simpson
Table Top & Car Boot Sale 1 October, 2pm - 4pm Toothill Community Centre £4 car or table Phone 614492 or 495644
Help!! Toothill Community Centre's Wednesday Lunch Club needs help with food preparation, cooking and serving. Contact Lilian Wylie on 495644 if you offer some time.
Community bank looks for officers The Toothill Credit Union is looking for a number of people who can assist with organisation and administration.
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loan requests from CU members. Supervisory Committee Members The Supervisory Committee keeps an eye on the running of the Credit Union to ensure all is proper and legal. If you have some accounting or book-keeping skills and know how to keep things running by the rules, you are wanted. Time corninitments to the committee are flexible. Full training is given and it's a good way of making friends. For more details about theToothill Credit Union and informa tion about the volunteer postions above, call Cliff on 528463.
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Freshbrook Parent & Toddler Group, which meets in the community centre, is still looking for volunteers who can help at their Tuesday and Thursday morning sessions. They would like somebody to run the remna,hment counter so that the parents can spend time with their children. This might suit an older person who is looking for something to do. Volunteers would be welcome to become more involved with the group, says organising committee member Kay Wainwright.
"Many of our families don't have grandparents living near. The children would love to have a story read to them by older people; or perhaps they could help with the craft table. "I'm sure a few mums would also like to chat to an older person sometimes." If you can help, give Kay ring on 872657. The toddler group programme will be holding an Usborne Books stall onThursday 6 October, 10am 12noon. New members are always welcome to turn up.
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Freshbrook's Rainbow Playgroup has spaces for 3 to 5 year olds at its Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning and afternoon sessions. A wide range of activities is on offer atthe well equipped and staffed group which meets in the Community Room at Freshbrook School. Interested parents can visit one of the sessions which take place between 9am and 11.45am and 1215pm and 3pm, or telephone 487755 or 872771. • The playgroup raised just over £100 towards new equipment at the West Swindon Lions August fete and they would like to thank everyone who supported them.
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By popular demand Freshbrook Community Centre are re-starting the regular Sunday morning indoor boot markets. The Centre will be open for sellers Sam to 12 noon and buyers 9am to 12 noon and refreshments will be available The cost is £5 per table and the hail can hold 50 tables. The boot markets will be held every Sunday from 2 October until 18 December and will start again after Christmas on 8 January. For further informationteF 871017
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At Westlea School Coaches wanted Jumble Sale The newly formed Westlea junior football club is looking for more Saturday 15 October, 2pm adult helpers to coach and organise Admission 20p adults teams for under 8s, 9s, and lOs. Bonfire & Fireworks There are lots of keen players and Friday 4 November the club wants to enter league comAdults £1.50, Children £1 petition. If you can help, call Phil Guys judged 6pm Fireworks 630pm Rashid on 872803.
Cardboard church makes 10 years Westlea Church, once known as the church which operated out of cardboard boxes,celebrated its tenth year in mid-September. Now, with storage at its base in Westlea School and its own ministers in Revs. Peter and Ruth Walker, the church is well established as one of the centres of community life. A week of celebration included a service where church members recommitted themselves to the church,
ten hours of prayers on 13 September, one for every year and a children's birthday event. A service on 18 September attended by 60 children and 60 adults brought together several families who founded the church and have now moved away. Liz Hepburn, one of the last founder members living in the area, said it was wonderful to see how the church had evolved.
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Toys help group grow Nutkins sessions for babies to 5 year olds meet at UpperShaw Farm Community Centre on Ridge Green (opposite Shaw Ridge School) on: Tuesday lOam- 11.45am 230pm - 4.30pm Tuesday Wednesday 1pm - 4.30pm. An under 3s session is held on Friday lOam to 11.45am. There are vacancies at most sessions and newcomers are welcome. Mums and Dads can turn up and take part, or telephone Lyn Serancke on 870007 for more information.
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The wet weather held off attheShaw Residents' Association fun day on 10 September to allow a range of community group stalls and car boaters to set up and make money.
Shaw's Nutkins Parent and Toddler celebrated its fifth birthday on 9 September with a big donation of toys from Nationwide Building Society. £200 worth of new toys were bought for the group which were tried out at a teddy bears picnic attended by most of the 60 children who go to the group during the week. The Early Learning Centre, BCA, McDonalds and the DeVere Hotel also contributed cash and goods to help the group increase the number of sessions it opens.
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Writers annual meeting It'll be all change for Haydon Wick Writers when they have their ACM at the Haydon Centre on Thursday 20 October 7.30pm,as group founder and chair Susan Mayer will be stepping down due to work commitments. Sue has done a fantastic job during her time in office and all members acknowledge that she'll
be a hard act to follow. The first part of the evening will be given over to the election of the committee and any other business, followed by a social and, hopefully, entertainment from a local amateur dramatics group. To find out more about the writers call Susan Mayer on 722130.
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Desperate to act orbatty about backstage work? Then the Haydon Players would like to hear from you. The group are currently meeting at the Haydon Centre on Monday at 8pm to plan and rehearse their Christmas production. It's an ideal chance to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun. To find out more just go along to a session.
Bridge rebuilding fund Sevenfields Conservation Group's bridge collection, to raise money for the rebuilding of the bridge across the brook recently burnt out by vandals, raised the sum of £227.98 on the day, increasing to £242.98 with extra donations received.
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For children Changes for rising 5s
Haydon Meadow Playgroup recently said goodbye to the Tadpole group (rising 5's) as they start primary school and hello to a new intake of children for the autumn term. The playgroup offers a range of stimulatingand fun activities to help children prepare for school life. If your child is 18 months old or over and you'd like to know more about the activities, themes and what the Swindon Young Musicians playgroup can provide, just drop into theHaydon Centre anytimebeBarn Dance tween 9am and 245pm, Monday to Haydon Centre Friday during term time and pick Saturday 8 October, 8pm up a registration form. The staff will Music and calling by be pleased to answer any questions Hetty Pegler's Tump you may have. Licensed bar
Thamesdown Relate and The Link magazine are looking for nominations from readers in Haydon Wick and Woodhall Park to their say a little thank-you campaign The details are on page 31. If you have been helped, please let us know who you would like to say 'thank you to.
Tickets: £7.50, include a ploughmans supper and entry into the lucky ticket competition, from Haydon Centre reception Call 824648 or 727529 for details
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If you your child attends the Haydon Centre's weekly All Sports Club for 5 to 12 year olds, due to resume on Fridays from 330pm - 430pm, you should be aware that this activGardeners get-together ity has now been cancelled until Haydon Wick and District Garden further notice. Sodety will be taking time out from the seeds and potting compost on Young dance classes Tuesday 25 October, 7.30pm at the Parents with children who want to Haydon Centre when guest speaker, take up dancing may be interested Bob Browning will be giving a talk to know that the Hayley Jane School on Nepal. of Dance offers local classes at HayIf you'd like to find out more about don Wick School every Satuniay this fascinating country simply go from 1pm to 3pm during term time. along to the meeting. New mem- For information contact Hayley on 751295. bers arc always welcome.
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Your library - the place to be this October Three main events are planned for this month, writes Librarian, David Reed. Children's Book Week National Poetry Day 8- 15 October Thursday 6 October 'People & Poems' 7.3Opm - 9.30pm. Every week is children's book week, but this is the national event sponFree entrance. sored by The Daily Telegraph. Are See Matt Hollands article below. Two displays: New Generation you ready..? Poets - of the latest action-packed Teddy Bear Storytime: Wednesday poetry around today. 12 October, 11am - 1130am. Take Also,a display of poetry currently your bears out for the morning to in stock. All will be available to enjoy our regular stoxytime. borrow. Below: Winners of the library summer T-shirt design competition with David Reed. In front Matt hew, and Rachel Bell from Surrey, who spent the summer with their grandparents in Shaw, and Edwina Perks from Freshbrook at the rear
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Design a bookmark Wild animal book hunt and quiz Library prowl-about All new members under five joining the library during the week receives a special welcome pack plus the chance tobe theyoungest new member in the county - and win a prize!
National Poetry Day Thursday 6 October
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Exhibitions Soroptirnists International of Swindon will be promoting their professional women's organisation. National Asthma Week 8 October - 15 October display Social Services on Fostering: throughout October Details concerning all events are available at the library.
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Words work in poems in a way they don't anywhere else, writes Matt Holland. On Thursday 6 October they will be working in Swindon, to help celebrate the first ever National Poetry Day and a number of events are being organised locally. On BBC Wiltshire Sound there will be an afternoon of poetry reading and chat. Also during the afternoon Greendown School pupils, continuing a project with poems started last term, will again link with the Old Town Art Gallery, turning pictures into words. A number of primary schools will be making special poetic visits to their local libraries. AtShaw's Brook Field School, the in-house poetic muse will be making mischief and magic all day. And at the Link Library on Thursday evening from 7.30pm - 9.30pm there will be a get together titled 'Poems and People'. This will be an occasion for anyone interested in poetry of any kind to enjoy and explore it with others. Please bring along any favourites you would like to share and your own work too. The evening is also likely to include a readingby published poet in residence Fiona Sampson. If you would like to know more about the National Poetry Day in Swindon or elsewhere and help make it a day to remember, please ring Matt Holland, Director of the recent Swindon Festival of Literature, on 771080 or the library.
Wiltshire Local History Fortnight 24 October -5 November. Wednesday 2 November, 2.3Opm. Discover your family history - a chance to find out what to use and how to use information sources to work out your family tree. Entrance is free. Qlli7zes and displays Photographs of West Swindon in the 1970s and 1980s. This is a great opportunity to discover what local history material is available to use and borrow from your library. Stonehenge to Swindon Town Football Club, homework project, hobbies or curiosity, we have a wide range of information covering Wiltshire.
Ten top titles for October Stephen Bogart - Play it Again. A serial killer is at large and revenge gets personal for private detective RJ Brooke when his mother is the next victim. The author is the son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren BacalL Stephen Smoke -Judgement Hour. A one-man vigilante machine and serial killer has a mission to rid neighbourhoods of violent, despicable criminals. How can he be stopped? Michael Scott Rohan - The Lord of Middle Air. Fantasy novel of enchantment and warfare in medieval Scotland and the lands of faerie. Terry Pratchett - UnclearPhysics. The oldest and most inscrutable empire on the Discworld is in turmoil - can Rincewind, Conan the barbarian hero and a butterfly save everyone from a terrible doom? Lynda La Plante - Cold Shoulder. Novel of damaged, vulnerable women, a police force and a desperate hunt fora vicious serial killer. By the author of Prime Suspect. Muriel Gray - The Trickster. Debut horror novel. Terror strikes when a collapsed railway tunnel is reopened, releasing the spirit of an Indian chief. Stephen King - Insomnia. A smalltown waking nightmare is about to begin for the few people who are starting to suffer from insomnia. PD James - Original Sin The publishing world presents Commander Dalgleish with a puzzle of extraordinary ingenuity and complexity and a murderer who is prepared to kill again. Barbara TaylorRad ford -Everything to Cain. Romantic saga set in Yorkshire focusing on Mallory who must rebuild her life when violent tragedy destroys her family. Andrew Neiderman - Pearl in the Mist (new Virginia Andrews) Sequel to Ruby and second in the Landry series.
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Teams are needed for a lunchtime 5 a side football league on Wednesdays, 12noon - 2pm at the GreendownSchool spoils hallandastmturf. The school's community department will organise the league, referees and other requirements - you just have to turn up at the right time. If you can organise a team from workmates or friends, call Clive Harding on 874224 to register.
West Swindon Lions are running a Make a Splash for Asthma' sponsored swim on Saturday 8 October atthestartof National Asthma Week. It takes place between 11 am and 5pm in the Link Centre. There is still time to get a sponsor form. Call Norman Wood on 537671 to swim for a good cause. All proceeds to the National Asthma Campaign.
Let's go Wildcats Cats supporter William Knock from Freshbrook checks out the season that's just faced off It's September and the Swindon Wildcats have launched another campaign in Division One. Last year for the first time in recent years the Cats failed to make the end of season playoffs. This season the Wildcats have a much strengthened side. Pre-season acquisitions Steve Mona, Jeff Smith, Kyle Galloway and the return of Lee Elliott from Bracknell, have given the team much needed depth and experience as three of the signings have Premier League experience. There have been three departures from last year's team, defencemen ColinMcHaffie and CraigMcWilliam and goalie, Colin Hamilton. This season the Wildcats got off to Wildcats Dory! Lipsey, Gary Dickie a dream start by beating local rivals, and Kyle Galloway with, from left, Cardiff Devils, in a challenge match Corinne Burt, Frances Quelch, Liam at the Link Centre. In a bad spirited Nolan and Mark Howland at the Oliver game the Wildcats ran out 7-4 vic- Tomkins School sponsored event on 23 tors, a great result as Cardiff are September always a strong side and were dou- one of the strongest sides ever seen ble trophy winners last season in the at the Link Centre. I feel the WildPremier League. However in the cats could be in the running fora top return encounter at the Wales Na- three finish this season, thus increastional Ice Rink, Cardiff gained their ing their chances of promotion to revenge storming to an 11-2 win. the Premier League. Good luck to So far this year the Wildcats have Wildcats this season. lost only one league game out of Games coming up in October: three to Billlngham, and one out of Saturday I Dumfries Vikings four cup games, to Solihull. Saturday 8 Lee Valley Lions This season I think we can expect Saturday 15 Guildford Flames much more of the Wildcats than we Saturday 22 Billingham Bombers have in previous years. We have Saturday 29 Chelmsford Chiefs
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Looking forward to a spooky month at Link Centre It's getting colder, but at the Link Centre you'll feel our welcoming warmth the minute you walk through the doors, writes Alison Bruce.
Ourall-action holiday camp is just around the corner with up to six hours a day of structured activities, fun and games for two age groups,5 -7 years and 8- 12 years. Also this half-term, we have a special 'trick and treat' activity, treasure hunts and a Halloween party hour for all campers - whatever your age. Holiday camp starts on Monday 24 October and runs until Friday 28 October. Places are strictly limited for both age groups so don't forget to book in advance. Registration is fromTuesdayll Octoberfrom lOam onwards at Link Centre reception. Cost is just £5.30 per child per day or £1.30 if you have a Gold Card.
Also during half-term week we have our special Link swim schools. We can accomodate children over 5 years, as beginner (levels I & 2) oran improver (levels 3 & 4). Registration for swim school takes place on Monday 10 October from 10am. At the'Coolest Place in Town' the Link Centre ice rink - something creepy is beginning to take shape for our annual family 'Halloween on Ice session on Sunday 30 October between2.3Opm-5pm. Chills,thrills and a spooky atmosphere are all promised along with special lighting effects, party games and great music. Seethe advert ontheoppositepage
WASPS West Swindon's summer playscheme organisation for 5 to 14 year olds will celebrate 10 years with a disco for children at the Link Centre on 1 October. Staff from the last ten summers have been invited along.
Flintstones from the WASPS week at the Toothill Farm Centre in August from rear left, Nicola Haracz, Claire Ted bury, Jordan McCalla, Mandy Robson, Kirsty Blakeinan. Front, Laura Goncalves, Paul Watts, Hazel Winley
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Youth bowlers head for Europe challenge Twenty-one young 10 pin bowlers from Swindon Youth Bowling Club (sponsored by Texaco, Gabucci and Swindon Soft Water) took part in the South of England Junior Open Championships at Tottenham Bowl on Saturday 27 August, writes Bob O'Connor. The standard of bowlingwas very Paula Wilson/Vicky Cox, 3rd high and Swindon YBC achieved 2 Graduate Girls Doubles Scratch. Well done Swindon YBC, your first, 5 second and 4 third places. Well done to all who bowled and coaches and instructors. Next stop the European Championships at congratulations to: Vicky Cox, 1st Graduate Girls All Sunderland on 29 October. Events Handicap, and 3rd Gradu- Swindon Youth Bowling Club Are you 6 to 11 years old? ate Girls Singles Handicap. Do you want to learn ten pin Louise Cronkrite, 1st Junior Girls bowling? All Events Handicap. Are you available Saturday afterMichael Newman, 2nd Junior Boys noons from 12pm till 2pm? Singles Handicap. If you answered yes to these quesOwen Knight, 2nd Intermediate tions then why not come along to Boys Singles Scratch, and 3rd Inter- the Superbowl Shaw Ridge on Satmediate Boys All Events Handicap. urdayat 12pmand seeabout joining Barry Clayton. 2nd Intermediate the Swindon YBC. Boys Singles Handicap and 2nd InFor £3.75 a weekyou get 3 games, termediate Boys All Events Handi- shoe hire, qualified instruction and cap. membership of a successful club. See you on Saturday or call (0249) Daniel Barratt, 2nd Graduate Boys SinglesHandicap and 3rd Graduate 817619 and ask for Col Knight or Bob O'Connor. Boys All Events Handicap.
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All the pictures will be on show at Ending 31 October Lydiard Park: the house during half term an im- The war years pressive and entertaining display. The month of October is your last chance to see this popular exhibi22 October-30 October tion. illustrated souvenir booklets Lydiard Ghost Trail Children's on the subject are available at 45p. half term holiday activity A Baronet is said to haunt old Lydiard Park In Stuart days he made his mark. Three Sons he lost by the wood Now search out his treasure hoard. Ranger Mike Williams writes: A coin is yours if you can trace Autumn is upon us. This is a faThe clues which lead to this man's face. vourite season for many people and Cost: 75p (includes 25p junior definitely a beautiful time atLydiard. admission charge) Many visitors think that the rangers hibernate along with some of the wildlife. Our work is certainly difArts and Craft Fayre Lydiard Millicent Parish Hall ferent in the autumn and winter, but there is still plenty to do. Saturday 15 October, 1pm 5pm Local schools and playgroups are Sunday 16 October, 11am 5pm keen to use our education service, Refreshments available both days with groups like Upper Shaw Farm Playgroup coming to discover auA chance to buy a birthday tumn colours. present, a gift for a friend or a Much of the work to improve the special Christmas present. footpath from the park to Lydiard Come along and bring a friend Millicent is now complete. We hope Organised by Lydiard Millicent that people find the new stiles easier Parish Hall Committee and safer. Anyone who has not tried this delightful walk can pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre. Local photographer, Jamie Undes willbe exhibitinghis landscapes and skyscapes of Lydiard during The Community Garden Centre off half term, in October, and children Akers Way, Moredon have some are encouraged to come along and interesting workshops on offer dur- sketch their favourite photographs. On Tuesday 8 November at 6pm, ing October, ideal for anyone wishing to add a splash of colour to the ranger Mike Liley will be giving home and garden during those dark visitors an introduction to the winter night sky. The event will finish winter months. Satuniay8 October sees two Win- with a cup of hot soup. Details of all our events can be ter Hanging Basket workshops at lOam and 2pm to make a basket of found in a leaflet available from the Visitor Centre. winter flowering pansies. I would like to take the opportuOn Saturday 15 October there are two workshops, also at lOam and nity to thank a number of local peo2pm, to create an evergreen basket ple who regularly pick up rubbish with ivies and other green and vari- in the park and place it in the bins. This is a great help in our struggle to egated plants. For inside the house, there is a keep the park pleasant for everyPressed Flower Picture workshop one. It obviously also prevents the at 2pm on Saturday 22 October wildlife from suffering the ill effects where you can learn the art of press- of eating or becoming trapped in ing flowers and fruit and make a such items as discarded bottles. Our September Watch Group picture to your own design. All materials are provided but places meeting was well attended, with the must be booked in advance on children making bird boxes. Any 523294. Anyone attending the children or adults interested in beflower picture workshop should coming involved with our activities take tweezers and a pair of nail scis- should contact Ranger Mike Newton at Lydiard. Tel:771419. sors along. -
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The 'mane' event is sure to be a 'roarin success Corinne Glanville looks for the meaning of life in The Lion King which opens at the MGM on 14 October It has been heralded as the most successful film cartoon ever made. In its first weekend in the USA it grossed $21 million! Millions of American children have been thrilled by the 89 minute, U certificate movie with its lilting music and enchanting animals.
This has been despite worries from is the delicate balance of nature some American politically correct bonding all animals together. campaigners who believe this Mufasa cautions Simbato prepare allegorical tail' to be full of prejudice, for the day when the sun will rise on cruelty, discrimination and sexism. his leadership.
However, they have not managed Scar is Mufasa's evil brother who to spoil this film which children will plots to kill Mufasa and convinces enjoy and will also teach them a Simba he is responsible for his good deal about life. father's death. Guilt-ridden, Simba This is Walt Disney Picture's 32nd flees to a far away territory where he is befriended by awackywarthog full length animated feature film, set Many thanks to the many who against a backdrop of Africa. It's a and a free-wheeling meerkat. entered the Hilton National Family Pumba and Timon look after Simba powerful story of a lion cub named Sunday Lunch competition in our as he grows to adulthood. His Simba and his heroic journey to September edition. The winners destiny beckons when he learns of claim his destined role as king of the are The Adams Family of Bloomsthe hard times and suffering of the jungle. bury Close, Freshbrook. animals of his dead father's lands As a carefree youngster, Simba 'just under the tyranny of Scar. We will publish the winners of the waits to be king' and spends his Simba must accept the responsMGM When a man loves a woman' days frolicking with his pal, Nala. ibility of his destined role and returns His father, King Mufasa, rules Pride competition next month. Rock and its surrounds and teaches to his homelands to fight and reclaim his rightful place in the 'circle of life'. his son about 'the circle of life' which
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Music Kenny Ball and His Jazzman. Special Celebratory Show. Wyvern, 8pm, £9.50, £8.50
Show The Good Olde Days starring Danny La Rue. Wyvern, 7.30pm, Wednesday mat 230pm. £8, £7, Wed mat £5.50
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Thursday 13 October Children Show The Michael Faraday Electric Roads how. A trip through the life of Michael Faraday 'The fatherof electricity'. A sparkling and energetic exploration, filled with
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October overview Friday 14 October and Saturday 15 October Family show The Borrowers presented by SNAP Theatre Company. Arts Centre, Devizes Rd, 2pm and 7pm. £6, £5, children £4
Monday 17 October - Monday 7 November Exhibition Jo Say - 'Images of Ocotal. A collection of photographs resulted from a month spent in Swindon's twin town in Nicaragua. Arts Centre, Devizes Rd
Friday 14 October Comedy Brendan Grace - Ireland's funniest family entertainer. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £9.50, £8.50
Thursday 20 October - Saturday 22 October Opera Orpheus and Euridyce by CW Gluck presented by Opera Spectra. Arts Centre, Devizes Rd, 730pm. £6, advance booking from Duck, Son and Pinkerortel: 619001
Music Tredegar Orpheus Male Choir presented by Swindon Welsh Society. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £6, £5 Saturday 15 October Workshop Batik with Marie Brett for people of all levels, including complete beginners. Arts Centre, Devizes Rd. lOam - 4pm. 9-15, £13 Sunday 16 October Comedy Phil Cool. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £9, £7.50
Thursday 20 October - Saturday 29 October (except 23 October) Music Swindon Amateur Light Operatic Society presents My Fair Lady. Wyvern, 7.30pm, Sat mat 230pm. £9, £8, £7 Tuesday 25 October, Wednesday 26 October Children Show David Wood Magic and Music Show. Wyvern, 2pm. £4 Thursday 27 October to Saturday 29 October Drama The Roses of Eyam by Don Taylor presented by Old Town Theatre Company. A remarkable and true story of the Derbyshire village of Eyam, stricken with the plague of 1666. Arts Centre, Devizes Rd, 7.30pm. For details call 541367
Film Swindon Film Society presentations at The Arts Centre, Devizes Road. Three types of membership are available: Full membership at £201 Half membership at £15, or Performance membership at £31 plus an additional £3 for each film that you attend. Further information from 770484 Sunday 2 October. & Monday .3 October, 7.45pm A Dangerous Woman (l 5) Debra Winger plays the provocative role of a slightly, retarded, impulsive and naive woman caught in a doomed love triangle. Wednesday 5 October, 7.45pm tin Coeur on Hiver (12) A rich, subtle and moving study of love and relationships. Sunday 16 October, 7.45pm A Midnight Clear (15) An abortive truce between American and German soldiers is the Ibasis for this moving and intelligent drama. Sunday 30 October, 7.45pm Manhattan Murder Mystery. (PG) Woody Allen, returning to his earlier comedy style, examinesImurder and suspicion.
Friday 28 October Children Show Troll Circus, a mixture of clowning skills, magic, music, plate spinning and juggling for children of all ages. Wyvern, 2.30pm. Adults £3.75, children £3.50 Children Workshop Halloween Horrors. Join Karen Barton for a day of spooky fun making pumpkin heads with difference, gruesome masks and jewellery, bugs and beasties to make your skin crawl and cooking up some 'inedible delicacies to give to your loved ones. Arts Centre, Devizes Rd, 1 Oam - 3pm. £8 Sunday 30 October Music The Concert They Never Gave, a musical celebration of the three greatest rock n' roll performers of all time - Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £12.50, £10.50 Monday 31 October Drama A history of America (abridged) presented by Reduced Shakespeare Company. Wyvern, 8pm. £10, £9 Music Peter Maundrell presented by the Music Club. Arts Centre, Devizes Rd, 7.45p Steam train rides The Ghost Train, Swindon and Cricklade Railway Society, Blunsdon Station, on the B4553 Cricklade to Swindon road, 11 ,3Oam - 4pm. Adults £3.75, children £2.75
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Self help is also important. Please bear in mind the general points that have been mentioned in these articles and are also summarised below in Bob Walton's article. New Westlea Police Station heads for cmpIetion You will have seen the new West Swindon Police Station going through its final stages of construction recently. This building will be one subdivisional headquarters for 'north' Swindon. In policing terms Swindon is divided north and south by the Paddington - Bristol railway line. In addition the new building will house our divisional traffic department, the control roomand the main custody facility, although it will be necessary to retain a unit at Swindon Central. The times of availability and manfling of an enquiry office facility at Westlea are still under consideration. Thebuilding itself should soon be ready for handover from the contractors and at that time an 'advance party' will move in to finalize our transfer. It is possible that subject to completion without problems, all this could be done before this Christmas, but by any event it should be complete by the Spring.
Crime in the community In advance of the 'Homesafe' crime prevention exhibition at the Oasis Leisure Centre on 8 October, Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Bob Walton makes a few important points Crime in the community affects us all. Some are the actual victims of a theft orburglaiy. But the majority of us suffer from the extra cost, worry and damage to the environment that comes with crime in its many forms. Most crime is unplanned but is committed by unscrupulous, dishonest people on the spur of the moment when presented with the chance - that unlocked car, the valuables left in open view on the rear seat, the poorly secured house - all of these are an invitation to the thief. The police of course work hard to detect crime and to recover stolen property, but we all can and must playa full part in the war against the criminalby helping to prevent crime. Quite simply, we must remove the opportunities that the thief relies upon by taking sensible measures to keep our homes, cars and other property safe and secure. This does not have to be expensive. Homes can be protected by fitting and using good quality British Standard approved mortice locks on doors and suitable window locks. Consider installing an alarm, they
are an excellent deterrent and do not have to be costly. Are you a member of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme? They really do work. Most importantly, do not allow strangers into your home. That official looking meter reader orsocial worker may be somethingelse, so fit and use a doorchain and check and double check their identity before you let them in. If in doubt, keep them out. Having made your home safe, don't forget the garden shed and garage. Tools, garden machinery and bikes are very attractive to thieves. Empty homes are vulnerable. If you go away, remember to cancel the milk and papers and ask a good neighbour to keep an eye on things. There are many more things that you can do to keepyour possessions safe. All it takes is good, old fashioned common sense and an awareness of the problem. Crime Prevention Officers give free advice. Gives us call on 528111 or talk to us at 'Home Safe' in the Oasis Centre on 8 October
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GRE ENDOWN A Newsletter from West Swindon's Local School • October 1994
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he Best Results Yet.
This summer's GCSE students performed excellently in their examinations. There has been another sharp rise in the percentage of students gaining five or more higher grade passes (A - C), from 390/o to 51%, with excellent results in all subjects. A large number of the students did well across the curriculum, with 40% of the year group achieving eight or more higher grade, A - C, passes. The number of passes at the highest grade were also up again. Nine students gained at least seven A grades, including Tim West and Emma Johnson, each with 9 A grades (including 5 A grades).
Nine successful students, with seven or more A and A* grades each (and 70 between them!): From leth (back row) Sarah Cox, Peter Wilkes, Jo Rawlings, Matthew Wright, Tim West, Nicola Benford, (front row) Kathryn McCormack, Victoria Roberts and Emma Johnson.
The boys' examination passes at Greendown again showed a strong improvement, with 39.5% of boys gaining live A - Cs. This is well above the national average for boys in 1993, and likely to be above the improved national average for 1994. There has been a further increase in the number of the highest grades awarded to boys. The results in English for both boys and girls have improved, with 59% obtaining a higher grade pass and 47.5% of boys achieving grade C or better. Good Maths results were sustained, as was the early entry Maths programme. Science results were very strong, with 56% of the year group gaining two higher grade GCSEs in Science. Performance in Design Technology was again excellent, with half the year group getting a higher grade pass and 30 students achieving A grades, including 12 A*. Humanities results continued to be excellent, with 57% achieving A C, and 25 students achieving A and A* grades. French results improved still further, with 48% of the French half year getting higher grade pcces. Spanish results improved by 10%. 24 students achieved higher grade pac.ses in both their first and second languages. The GCSE Art option group results have matched last year's outstanding results, with 7 grade A and 11 grade B passes, and 87% of those entering art passed with higher grades. "We are all delighted with the students' performance," said Ian Matthews, headteacher, "We are pleased that the 'unusually high level of teaching and learning' observed by the Ofsted school inspectors in April is reflected in these results. The Governors have passed their congratulations to students and to staff for all the hard work that lies behind the figures. We are committed to keep working for high standards."
A year of achievement Greendown is delighted to welcome our largest ever intake. As we grow, as planned, towards capacity, this September we have welcomed over 200 pupils into year 7. Our standard number is to be 208 from September and so, in our tenth intake, we are expecting to be full. Our growing popularity is matched by our expanding range of achievements. We are proud to look back on an outstanding year. The features highlighted in Ofsted's
Wylie, who received the first Certificate, had a special mention for reaching 96 Achievements during the year. The Paula Brooks Endeavour Award was awarded for the first time, and went to two year 8 students, who tied with equal staff recommendations for their outstanding contribution, efforts and consideration for others. A group of City and Guilds Diploma students beat strong competition to win the Young
glowing report were shown in many successes.
Enterprise Shield. Team awards were given for
At our end of year sc.cembly, Ian Matthews presented awards for 100% attendance and punctuality and for special achievements. During the first year of the Positive Achievements scheme, 70 students received Governors' Certificates of Merit - reflecting the high standards of effort throughout the school. Paul
other Young Enterprise mini-companies and to members of the excellent "Musical Extravaganza II". Our Under 16 soccer captain was presented with the Swindon Directors' Cup.
First winners of the Paula Brooks Award, Tracy Money, left, and Monsurrat Balogun
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First words flow in Poetry Festival '94 On Thursday, 23rdJune Greendown held a Poetry Day for all year 7 pupils and year 6 pupils from Westlea and Tregoze primary schools. MAP TO MAP
Shagbe Brigge Nine Elms Shaw The Paddock Holborn Withy Bed All different plantations Windpumps 1925 1994 1953 1982 All these Years It's pretty much the same Map to map Place to place Word to Word Swindon to Swindon
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Lucy Proctor and Sarah LewisPaul, two year 7 students, wrote to WH Smith Arts in Schools, asking for support in organising a poetry event: WH Smith said "yes" and funded not one poet, but two New Generation poets, Sarah Maguire and Michael Donnaghy. The event was organised by a team of staff, led by Sue Sutton and Cristina Bennett of Greendown's English department. Ten workshops were run by Greendown teachers, and teachers from the primary schools: these set out to inspire poetry in a variety of ways: poetry from radio, poetry from maps, poetry from the landscape of Lydiard Park, to name but a few. Each workshop included both Greendown and primary pupils. Early in June, the poets, and the partner primary schools, spent a half day at Greendown in preparatory workshops. On the day, each pupil wrote at least one poem, and a number of them wrote several. The poems
New Generation Poets Sarah Maguire and Michael Donnaghy with students from Greendown, Tregoze and Westlea Schools were collected, and an editorial team selected a cross-section for an Anthology, "Poetry Festival 94". Three of the poems are printed here. Copies of the anthology can still be obtained from the English Department at Greendown, price £2 (cost price, to cover printing and binding).
A celebration of the poetry written during the festival was held in Greendown on July 14th for parents and friends to enjoy readings from pupils, teachers and the poets. We hope to coordinate an annual Poetry Festival and work with more partner primaries and outside agencies. NEUTRAL ZONE
GUESS WHO?
on open grassland our ancestors formed hands free for open uses they scavenged on abandoned carcasses they used clubs and hammers about 250,000 years ago. What do you think I am? That's for you to decide.
Paul Collyer Tregoze School (now 7Jha, Greendown)
I saw waste-land, cloaked by freezing white mist. Rank grass and tangled undergrowth below, A pale sky above. Mounds of stone and brick, Ruins of long dead buildings Peopled by long dead human beings. A still chilling silence, This is a neutral zone Where past present and future meet. Time has no meaning.
Stephen George Westlea School (now 7Kd, Greendown)
String soirée The evening of Thursday, 14thJuly, also featured the first Greendown String Soirée. This was an evening of music for the violin, presented by Greendown students, accompanied by peripatetic Wiltshire string tutor Mrs Crooks. The performance was a mix of solo, group and ensemble work. Each student played a solo, although some had only been learning for five months. The varied and entertaining programme included a Rondeau by Corrette, a Tchaikovsky song, Telemann's Concerto in D, and Entracte, from Schubert's Rosamunde, played by Eve Osorio. (the most experienced of the group). The other students were: Melissa Duggan, Stephanie Fisher, Caroline Lambert, Rosemary Ogle, Amy Phillippo, Lucy Proctor, Cassie Rafferty, Candy Shepherd, Louise Webster, Leanne West and Clare Williams.
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Writing weekends in Wiltshire and Wales One feature of the year has been the excellent work of the English department, seen both in the Ofsted report and in the GCSE results. Their work is not confined to the classroom, and they recently took students on two residential writing weekends. In June, 37 year 9 and 10 students were accompanied by four members of the English team on a 'Writing Weekend' to Braeside in Devizes. The purpose of the trip, organised by Sue Sutton and Cristina Bennett, was to encourage students to develop their own writing
by immersing themselves in a variety of activities. The highlights of the weekend were storytelling with Ben Haggarty, a professional storyteller, and a workshop by Erik BurnettGodfree, of the Wiltshire Library and Museum Service, using works of art as starting points for writing. A weekend in a country house was extremely enjoyable for both staff and students, and a great deal of high quality writing was produced which was shared in a small presentation on the final afternoon.
David Ross also led a group of year 11 students to Wales after their examination efforts were over. For four days, three staff and fifteen students stayed at Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel in a remote part of Wales, a mile's walk from a road, with no electricity and no contact with the outside world. They walked and responded to the spectacular scenery in poetry, which was printed back at school in an anthology. The high quality of their writing is testament to the quality of the experience.
Foreign trips expand cultural horizons Our excellent GCSE results include very strong modern language results, particularly in French but also good in Spanish. There are several reasons for the improvements of the last two years - an expanded staff team and better time for languages - but the number of students having language experience abroad is a major factor. Five students who got A or A* grades in both French and Spanish clearly benefited from their trips abroad in years 9 and 10. Nearly a third of years 8 to 11 have been on residential trips to use their modern languages in France or Spain - a truly excellent proportion. At the end ofJune, 52 year 7 and 8 students went on a week's modern language visit to North-West France, on the border between Brittany and the VendĂŠe. The students stayed in a village complex outside the small town of Clisson, and undertook a programme of visits and language work. Visits included Clisson Castle and market, a vineyard, a market at Beaupreau, the Castle and Cathedral at Angers, siege weapons at "Bluebeard's Castle" in Tiffauges, the mediaeval 'theme park' at Puy du Fou, Saumur and the harbour town of Pornic. Students had to complete a workbook with a number of tasks - in French - on the local history and French life. "One of my first impressions of Clisson was the look of the flowery houses, just like in our 'Etoiles' textbooks. I didn't really believe French houses were like that! In the town, the best shops were always tucked away behind alleyways with tall, beautiful stone buildings alongside. "Another difference I noticed was the typical French style of their markets - the old-fashioned stalls selling fruit, sweets, meat, live animals and bric-a brac: slightly different from the Swindonian car-boot!"
- Michelle McHugh
A sip of Muscadet Sevre et Maine, grown and bottled on the premises, served by proprieter Monsieur Cherau "My first impressions when I arrived at our chalet were very good. The place was practically litter-free and the buildings seemed to fit in nicely with the surroundings. "The chalet complex itself was very well laid out with good facilities. The only problem was the food, which seemed to consist of stale bread for every meal. "The Loire Valley is renowned for its castles and there were certainly plenty of them. The thing I noticed most of all was that the French people seem to like historic battles quite a bit!"
- Chris Philpott
"We visited castles and cathedrals galore for the history and to do work, but we also went to shops and markets galore, too! I didn't particularly like the little bit of wine I tasted. "In the evening we played rounders or football, had a scavenger hunt or went for a group walk around floodlit Clisson (and tried to scare each other by jumping out of dark alleys). "We had some fun times, some boring times (the work) and we had some horrible times (crossing the Channel in a thunderstorm) but it was all worth it. It was great."
- Michelle Clark
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Duke's bronze award winners work for silver This year, Greendown's Duke of Edinburgh scheme is moving up, taking the nine students who achieved their bronze award in summer onto the silver award. In order to achieve their bronze, the students had to complete 15 hours community service: some worked with old people, others helped with youngsters at Westiea After School Club. They also had to plan an expedition, including a 24km trek, a project, and spending a night in the Wiltshire Downs under canvas.
Next year's expedition will be b'sed around canoeing. Six new students, all from Greendown, have started on the bronze award this September, and Bob Linnegar and Nick Stening will be happy to welcome any other interested students aged 14 years and over from any local school. Students from Greendown work with students from Commonweal, Hreod and Bradon Forest. Drop them a line, or call 874224.
Keep Fit appeal to all ages Greendown keeps its commitment to the community, although as we fill up, opportunities to use the facilities during the day will become more limited. This year, we have set aside time when some sports facilities are free. We hope to develop opportunities for members of the local community. Clive Harding and Laura Smith, pictured left, two of our successful P.E. team, have devised a programme of football, exercise and badminton, and are looking forward to a second year of positive work with West Swindon companies, groups and individuals.
Seven students were presented with their bronze awards by Thainesdown Council's Deputy Mayor Bert Smith at a DofE weekend at Coate Water In July. From left clockwise, Sam Brassington, Gemma Bond, Fiona Wilsteui, Gayle Curtis, Jaskirn Khalra, Helen Stamford from Greendown, and Matthew Smith from Hreod Parkway School
Dance and hockey selection successes Four Greendown students were selected to attend auditions for the Texaco Youth Dance Project. Michelle Clark, Vicky Hornby and Nicky King from year 9, and Gemma Abrams from year 8 are waiting to see if they have passed the final hurdle and joined the project. If they are successful, they will take part in contemporary and ballet classes and an endof-year performance at the Wyvem Theatre. More news in the Spring edition of This is Greendown.
Engineering certificates presented to TEP students This is Greendown has already featured the ÂŁ20,000 award from
the Engineering Council to develop a module that will form part
Last year, we wrote of Emma Kingstone's success in being chosen, at regional trials, for the under 16 West of England hockey squad, two years early. Now, although only 14, she has been chosen for the Wiltshire under 16 hockey team. Well done, Emma! Jonathan Davies, David Harvey and Chris Philpott have been selected to attend further trials for the Wiltshire under 14 hockey team, and we wish them luck.
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of the national Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP). In July, Roger Smith, Regional Director of the TEP programme, visited Greendown to meet the first group to complete the pilot module. The year 10 students, who are now in their final year, developed a range of computer-controlled mechanisms to solve real problems from industry set by the Neighbourhood Engineers. Mr Smith awarded the group with certificates to mark their achievement.
Roger Smith, Regional Director of TEP, Inspects the mechanisms designed by year 10 Greendown students.
Greendown is West Swindon's Community School catering for local families and a wide range of community groups. We always make visitors very welcome and are happy to give interested parents tours of the school. For more information please contact, Parents (Primary year 6): Tim Noble Other parents: Steve O'Sullivan Community use and bookings: Margaret May
Tel: (0793) 874224 Readers who would like to see hack copies of This is Greendown' are invited to contact the school
'This is Greendown' is published by Greendown Community School under contract with The Link Magazine
The Link Magazine October 1994
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Hs in Crombey Street is a spacious, modern salon decorated in a Greco-Roman style with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Artistic Director Jane Jennings said she puts emphasis on creating a relaxed environment where the highly qualified team of stylists led bymanagerHarleySpoonercan give their best to the customers. "Everybody is very enthusiastic; I think we have built up our following because we don't rush our clients and we give them individual attention."
JJs is a Tigi appointed salon and also has a separate beauty salon run by H-IBC qualified beautician Kris Sigsworth. Nutrametic organic skin care products are used for aromatherapy massage and other treatments. There is also a cellulite busting G5 machine. JJs is now taking bookings for those preparing for Christmas parties. But don't forget the 20% discount offer in October. Appointments at JJs can be made on 541133.
Amazing savings! ...or your money back Saving 25p to 50p on a gallon of petrol or diesel sounds an amazing claim but a major breakthrough by British engineers and scientists has led to the development of a revoluntionary new 'heat-seeking molecule' - giving sensational long-term results The makers of HyPerform guarantee to improve the performance of your engine - whatever vehicle it is in. The product which was launched in June, is added to the engine oil and also into the fuel tank. It's thinner than oil and at high temperatures reacts with metal to create a microscopic layer which reduces frictionbetween movingparts. Wear and tear is reduced, less fuel is used and there is increased poweroutput from the engine. Tests on cars, diesel vans, lorries, buses, tractors and even Icelandic trawlers have all shown impressive savings on fuel consumption and improvements in engine performance. Cars run smoother, old diesels smoke less and there are fewer visits to the petrol station. Anybody running one or more vehicles must sit up and pay attention. HyPerform is manufactured to BS5750/1S09002 levels, and is recognised by the Ford QIQI Preferred Qua lity Award, Ministry of Defence
accreditation and the Lloyds RegisterQuality Assurance. Government and independent tests have shown power output increases of 10% and 20% savings on fuel economy. HyPerform costs about £25 for two small bottles of oil and fuel additive and one application will last for 20,000 miles. It is currently marketed in Swindon by the Genesis Group. Try HyPerform in your vehicle and take advantage of these extraordinary savings. If you're not satisfield, you'll get your money back To contact Genesis, call Fred Beanies on 495195.
Distributors urgently required HyPerform is distributed by a network of independent consultants and the Swindon Genesis Group require additional part/full time distributors immediately. With the claims described above, and with so many cars on the road, this is a sure fire money maker. For more information on this unique opportunity, contact Fred Beames on 495195 now.
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Thamesdown Animal Sanctuary is holding its annual Pet Service, conducted by Rev Canon Barradough, at Holy Rood Church, Lawns, Swindon on Sunday 2 October at 3pm. Bring your pets along. All animals welcome
Regular classes in Le Roc or French jive take place at Toothill Community Centre on Tuesday evenings, 8pm. The cost is £3 for aclass aimed at beginners which is followed by a practice session.
Squigglers art and craft sessions for4to 8 year olds will be held atthe Link Centre on Fridays 7 and 21 October, 4pm - 5.30pm. To book a place call 822400. Molly and Sue provide the care and direction and each session will follow a different theme.
West Swindon Townswomens Guild members will celebrate the branch's ninth year on 13 October with entertainment from Mr Arnold and his keyboard. New members are always welcome. Please ring Stevie on 873567 or Doreen on 693707 to find out more.
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For many residents, their most vivid contact with the Council comes about as a result of consultation on traffic and parking issues. There is often a delicate balance between the short term demands and the longer term vision. The situation can be made worse when there are two councils with different responsibilities dealing with aspects of the same issue. The move to a unitary Thamesdown is the opportunity to put this right for the benefit of everyone. The new council will, in addition to its existing role, inherit some totally new duties and powers. It will become a strategic Planning Authority for the whole Borough and the Highway Authority for all public roads within the Borough, except for trunk roads such as the A420, A419, M4 etc., for which the Department of Transport will remain the Highway Authority. These new roles will involve the Council in formulating traffic and transportation policies for the whole Borough rather than, as currently the case, carrying out policies which have either been approved by the County Council solely or in agreement with the Borough Council. The new Council will be responsible, not only for approving all transport policies for the Borough and for preparing and implementing a 10 to 15 year forward programme of major and minor transport improvement schemes, but it will also be responsible for making annual submissions to the Departmentof Transport seeking transport supplementary grants and credit approvals. Importantly, the new Council will be able to plan and promote major public road and rail transport schemes and to make submissions for Government and other grants
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Searching out career paths and opportunities at the Oasis A major opportunity to view education, training and employment choices ison offer at the Oasis Leisure Centre on Wednesday12 October. The all day event is open to all school and college students from the age of 15 onwards, as well as job changers, parents and adults looking at job opportunities. There will be over 70 stands representing educational institutions, training organisations and the main employers in the area. A team of experienced and qualified Careers Service staff will be on hand to give advice and information. The Careers Service is celebrating 20 years and will be making this event a big one.
Arabic studies The Jamala Mohammadia group offers tuition in Arabic and study of the Koran at Greendown School, Grange Park. The classes take place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6.15pm to 730pm and are open to anybody aged 5 and over.
The Oasis training and careers convention will be open to the public between 11am- 12.30pm; 130am - 4pm; 5pm - 8pm.
Thanks for the cash Local Christian Aid fundraiser organiser Phyllis Peet would like to thank all those who contributed much needed cash to the recent Christian Aid week. House to house collections
Toothili £309.85 Westlea £147.80 Shaw £476.00 Lydiard Millicent £319.05 Collection at Freshbrook Centre £173.34 She says that with so many people in poverty and war ravaged countries around the world, there is an even greater need to help organise fund raisingevents and nextyears house to house collection. If you can help, call Phyllis Peet on 535154.
Majorettes get ready for next summer Would you like to learn how to march, use a baton or play an instrument for just 60p a week? Why not join the GWR Drum Majorettes? writes Ruth Ashton
Indoor rehearsal throughout the winter for G WR Majorettes
We are a group of girls aged between 7-16 and we train at Greendown SchoolonThursday evenings. Right now we are getting ready fora new season, which means training new people to march or play an instrument for next summer, where you would have the chance to show off what you have learnt at school fetes, carnivals, competitions and theme parks. Entry to these places is free, all you have to pay is your coach fare (on average about ). Even your uniform is paid for by the troupe. This means that get to make lots
of new friends and go out most weekends in the summer holidays, without your parents, and have a brilliant time. So, if you want someome thing fun to fill your Thursday evething nings and summer weekends, why not join us, the GWR Drum Majorettes? For any enquiries, please phone 870996 or come along and see what we do, at Greendown School in the Len Hobbs Suite, Thursday 6pm 730pm. If you decide to join us, your first two weeks will be free. We look forward to seeing you.
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D of E takes youngsters to Kenya
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On25July 17youngpeople from the Swindon area left on a three week expedition to Kenya to complete the exploration and residential sections of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Included in the group were four people fmmtheLinkmagazinearea: Helen Woodham, Sarah Lowthian, Richard CockleandPervindaKhaira
has set it up as an education centre. We were the first D of E group to stay and a very impressive place it is. The exploration involved the group staying in the bush for three nights and four days under canvas and the purpose was to count all the animals seen and give an accurate as possible location and grid reference.
Aftermaldngpersonalcontributions the group raised the money needed This was by no means the same as to pay for the trip by holding several Longleat or the WindsorSafa ri parks - this was the real thing. So much so fund raising functions. that before the group of four left Afteranexhausting48hour journey they all had a briefing by the senior the group arrived at Watamu on the ranger on safety and the procedures East African coast. They were joined to follow should they come under by local Kenyan students also takattack by water buffalo or elephant. ing part in the award which is necessary to complete the residential sec- So real were the dangers that all tion. This meant they had to com- groups had to be accompanied by Ready for a hike in the bush: Left, Helen Woodham, centre, Sarah Lowthian, right, Richard Cockle with local guides, armed to ward off marauding elephants
munity and social involvement, adventure and widening of the leisure interests. For information of how you can take part in adventures such as this and about the Swindon and Greendown Open Award Centres call, Dennis Kirby on 611634 or Chris Lowthian on 693731. • Chris Lowthian would like to thank Ken Schofield of Ashington Way Pharmacy for his invaluable advice on medicines and help with equipment for the Nyumbani orphanage for children with HIV/Aids in Nairobi. Chris who helps at the orphanage on British Airways stopovers said the help had directly saved the lives of at least three children. • Athlete Kris Akabusi will be visiting Swindon on 17 October to open the New College Dot E Centre and to talk to business leaders at the Link Centre about the awards scheme.
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plete a project working with people they had never met before. The project involved making butterfly nets to catch various species of butterflies in the Arabuko Sekoke forest. This was carried out under the supervision of Dr Richard Gordon from the Nairobi University. The main aim was to establish which areas of the forest the different species were predominant. Once this has been established it will help local village people to farm the butterfly pupae for export to various butterfly farms throughout the world. Once the butterflies had been identified they were set free.
armed rangers who knew every part of the ranch like the back of the hand. Although the group accepted these dangers they didn't really feel any threat. However, within 20 minutes of leaving, Sarah's group had to fire warning shots to keep a herd of elephants at bay. The requirements of the exploration meant they had to navigate 20km a day on foot accurately, keep a safe and tidy camp and cook all food themselves. Great fun was had trying to communicate with the rangers who had a very limited command of the English language.
After the successful completion of the survey the group visited an orphanage in Nairobi forchildren who are l-IIV positive. Presents, gifts and some medical supplies were taken. It was an emotional time but a bond has been made and some of the participants hope to return to help on a longer stay.
Ungali is a local dish which not unlike rice but cooked African style is different. Although not entirely to the students taste, they were prepared to eat anything after a very exhausting day of walking. Under the clear, very starry African sky sleep came easy in spite of roaring lions and various other animal noises.
The exploration was carried out on the 98,000 acre 01 AriNyiro ranch in Northern Kenya. This is a private ranch owned by Kuki Gailman who
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Advice workers wanted An advice centre in Swindon centre which caters for minority groups is in desperate need for more people to become volunteer advice givers. The Millen Advice Point at the Broadgruen Centre, Salisbury Street is the focus of the town's Asian community, and it also has white and Afro-Caribbean clients. With only one advice worker at present, there are severe limits on the service that can be provided. Volunteers do not have to speak an Asian language, and for those whose English is limited, free classes can be arranged to improve reading
In aid of Brimble Hill and writing skills. Special School Millen AdvicePointdevelopment worker Zarine Gillingham lists the Lyndhurst Crescent, Park North benefits offered to volunteers who Tuesday 11 October, 730pm In the school hall canhelp out. 'We offer a free, excellent and nationally recognised train~ New and nearly new Wear It Well casual, evening, cocktail, ing course, on going training and support, an opportunity to play a business and mens wear, and a fulfilling a role, as well as commu- selection of Lucinda's ball gowns nity work experience. All cost and Tickets ÂŁ3 from Wear It Well, expenses are paid for during the North Street, Old Town or Brimble training course, includingchildcare, Hill School, tel :61 7426. transport and materials." If you want to know more or can offer help immediately, call Zarine on 480606.
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Care and education at pre-school The Ridgeway Pre-School is a hive of industry, concentration and fun The two rooms which make up the pre-schoolarebrightly decorated with the children's work and lots of pictures and information to stimulate the youngsters. And outside, beyond the hard play area and fenced garden, the fields stretch out towards Swindon,a tranquil setting for learning.
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The FillingSta tion is a project, setup in May 1993 to provide soup, sandwiches, blankets and clothing for homeless people in Swindon. As we approach winter, there is a need for sleeping bags,blankets and warm clothes, particularly mens jumpers and jackets. Now is the time to buy yourself that new coat and donate the old one to the homeless. We are also seeking shoes, food items (non-perishable) and underwear. If you are able to donate any of the above, or would like further information please contact Ian or Fay Howard on 881757
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Does your child need help with the important literacy skills of reading, handwriting and spelling? Theseare of great concern to many parents and a new organisation The Saturday School is starting 10 weekcoursesinmid-Octoberforchildren aged 7 to 12. They have been specially designed to help children understand the basics and promote confidence In their own abilities. Qualified teacher Sheila Cracknell from Freshbrook will teach children in two groups, 7 and 8 year olds, and 9 to 12 year olds, for the two hour courses on a Saturday morning. "There are no gimmicks, the methods used are effective, thorough and completely acceptable to local schools," says Sheila. "Each child has reading tuition at his or her own level, spelling is emphasised, so is handwriting. We start where the child is at and by giving individual attention, we build confidence in a very positive setting." She said Saturday School is ideal for children who have missed some schooling, or where there Is a block in learning, or a lack of confidence. To find out more about The Saturday School, and to check availability of places for mid-October, call Sheila Cracknell on 694767. -
Gerry Simmonds with Nadia Shad and David Ager Head teacher Gerry Simmonds, ex-head of Lyneham primary school and former lecturer at Westminster College, said Ridgeway Pre-School aims to provide year round childcare together with a well-planned programme of early learning. She is complimented by well qualified teachers and nursery nurses who are experienced in child care and child development. Toys, games, technology equipment, a computer and lots of books are used to cover the early stages of all National Curriculum subjects. Children can attend the PreSchool between 8am and 6pm. Visitors are always welcome to see the group in action and discuss their child's needs for care and education.
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First meeting for miscarriage group A new micarriage support group is being launched in the Thamesdown area offering regular meetings, time to talk, home visits and a telephone helpline. Group contacts Ruth and Penny said they had both suffered several miscarriages and have found the need for ongoing support. "I found lneeded support straight after my miscarriages, said Penny. "It was important also for looking
ahead to future babies." The group is open to any woman who has ever had a miscarriage or who is now planning for future pregnancies. The first meeting will be held at the Wellwomen Centre, Health Hydro, Milton Road on Thursday 6 October, 7pm 9pm, followed by meetings on first Thursday of the month. For more information, call Penny on 695941 or Ruth on 764648. -
Night advice for families Families with young child ren living in West Swindon have telephone access to a health visitor who can provide advice at any time of the night and all weekend. Health Visitor Sophie Morris says colleagues based at West Swindon Health Centre take turns to provide out-of-hours advice using a mobile 'phone. "Many families experience
difficulties with feeding and sleeping, or perhaps a minor illness. We can talk over the problem and suggest ways of dealing with it; often parents just need assurance that they are doing the right thing. If the problem is more serious we will be able to confirm the need to call a doctor." The out of hours service can be contacted by parents with under fives on 0860 128149. The service is a six month trial to assess the need for nightime and weekend support which runs until the end of November. Left: Ready to give a listening ear, from left, health vi sit ors JaneLyon and Sophie Morris, front Jane Lee
Move for multiculture group Valerie Morris writes:
Mondays restarts The Mondays Group will be starting again on Monday 3 October Mondays is a group for women who want time and space to look at issues that are important to them in their lives. In the past the group has talked about divorce and separation, dealing with difficult behaviour in children and bereavement. It has also held sessions on relaxation, calming stress, massage and sessions on confidence building. In future weeks we are hoping to spend time on the break up of relationships, stress release, self defence, women's health plus other topics of interest to the women in the group. The group meets weekly on a Monday between 12.30pmand 2pm at the Community Suite in the Link Centre. It's free to attend and there is free childcare provided. For more information, call 871212, ext 261.
The Multi-CulturalWornen'sGroup which was formerly based atToothill Farm now meets in the Community Suite of the Link Centre. We are a friendly and supportive group aimed mainly at black women, women of mixed race and white women in mixed relationships, or with mixed race children. We meet twice a month on Wednesday from7.30pmuntil9pm. The dates until December are: 12 and 26 October, 9 and 23 November, 7 and 21 December. The main aim of the group is to offer support to people with similar problems: including racism in employment,racistbullyingof children at school and low esteem due to lack of books about themor their history. We are also learning about black history sowecan teach our children. We hope this will give them pride in their racial origins, help build up theirconfidence, thus enabling them to reach their full potential. There's a warm welcome to new members of the group. Free childcare can be arranged. If you are interested in joining us at one of the above sessions, or if you would like further details, please contact Valerie Morris on: 538398 (days), or 491475 (evenings).
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Building neighbourly contacts From Grange Park residents You may remember how in March and April the Residents Group of GrangePark and Freshbrookorganised and achieved almost a 900 signature petition, and strong media coverage, objecting to Galileo International's proposed chimneys, electricity generation and potential diesel pollution on Windmill Full. Thankfully planning permission was not given to Galileo who are not intending to generate and sell electricity in the foreseeable future. Recently Galileo invited the group to visit their site so we could ask questions about their present and future operations. This visit was extremely useful in giving us reassuring information. Importantly the visit was a first and positive step by both Galileo and residents to begin an open working relationship for the future. Galileo's John O'Keefe (General Manager, Administration), has promised to keep us informed of developments which may affect residents. Also Galileo are to replace diseased trees with evergreen varieties to make a more efficient screen for the large data centre which overlooks Hook street. The group will continue to meet regularly and actively monitor all developments on Windmill Hill Bouncy Castle for hire from Toothill After School Club 12' x 12' with walls and rain cover For indoor and outdoor use Tel: 520339
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Business Park which mayaffect residents. If you are interested in finding out more about the group's future activities as an active 'watchdog' or would like to attend meetings without any obligation, please contact Derek and Eileen Sawyer on 873018
Bristol bound? Mature student requires a lift, Monday to Friday, from West Swindon to Bristol, times by arrangement. Will share fuel expenses. Please call Steve Nichols 887961
Volunteer drivers needed Disabled campaigner Brigette Harman from Wootton Bassett desperately needs volunteers who are willing to drive her in her converted Nissan Vanette to committee meetings in Swindon, Devizes and Salisbury. They take place during the daytime and Brigette attends two to four meetings a week. If you can help her, call Brigette on 850442.
Halloween Dance Organised by the Link Centre 45 PIus Club Monday 31 October 7pm - 1101111111, Community Suite, Link Centre Live music for ballroom and sequence dancing Tickets £1.50 from Norman Bowles, tel: 694425
For Information on a trip to the Wyvern Theatre's pantomime on 6 January, call Norman Bowles.
For Sale Double Midnight orthopaedic bed, 4'6 divan,exc.condition,50ono. Tel: 870107
Yamaha electronic keyboard PSS-130 excellent condition, still boxed, little used, Brownie uniform - culottes, sweater, cap- £20. Tel: 875843 (Eastleaze) £10. Tel: 876125 Two internal doors 76 x 30 approx, some Headboard, single, 3ft, deep rose dralon, damage to one door, white gloss, sell separate, open to offers. Tel: 874767 excellent condition. £8. Tel: 535168 Cane moses basket with hood, larger Ottoman, blue padded vinyl good condition, than average, mattress, bedding, stand £6. Tel: 535168 (Nine Elms) included. Never used by own child. £40. Boys bike, Raleigh Mustang, 5 gears, suit Tel: 877004 6 to year old, £50. Tel: 876124 (Shaw) Britax child carseat, 1-3 years, 12. Early Silver Cross anyway pushchair, swivel Learning baby swing seat, U. Tel: 875298 wheels, shopping tray, sun canopy, buggy Circular drop leaf table, 56 diameter, liner, £45 no offers. Tel: 875665 plus six matching chairs, vgc, £80 one, Dining room table, mahogany effect, fold buyer collects. Tel: 613349 after 6pm down style, 40ono. Tel: 887970-evenings Curtains, real velvet, as new, lined 48w., Brown leather walking boots, size 5, exc. 72 drop, rust, £50 or offer. Tel: 870639 condition, hardly worn, £20. Tel: 722853
Amiga game 'Beneath a Steel Sky' nearly new, £20. Also Amiga contacts with lists wanted. Tel: 887961 (ask for Mr Nicholls).
Flat packed shed, 8 feet 6 feet, unwanted gift, £49, no offers. Tel: 772542
Fuji compact camera DL-8, new, unwanted gift, includes film and batteries in present-anon box, ideal Xmas present. Tel: 875843
Lost Small tabby/white cat, no collar, last seen 3 September near Westlea Park. Tel: 877373
"Free Private For Sale & Wanted ads7 . Return this form to The Link, 13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon by 16th of the month. Entries are subject to available space and are published on a first come first served basis.
Wanted Disney videos, desperately require Pinocchio, and Sleeping Beauty. Will pay good price, must be in good condition, will collect. Tel: 826213/231
Good reliable cigarette lighter for OAP. Tel: 870362 (Freshbrook)
Window cleaner for several three storey houses in Westlea - near tennis centre asap. Tel: 873681 (evenings)
Would like to swap a Super Nintendo game called Kick Off for any street fighter games or any other games. Tel 875454
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LocalLives Message to the primary school children who wrote letters to Nepal last summer term Zamling Communication Service, Kathmandu, 23rd September Fax from Greendown School teacher Tim Noble After 17 days in the wilderness, crossing 6 passes up to 17,000 feet, walking 150 miles through some of the most difficult and demanding mountains either of us has seen, the two members of the West Nepal Expedition are now meeting school children, teachers and lawyers, as part of the secondary aims of the expedition. In the mountains, the expedition consisting of myself andHighCourt Judge Sir William Blackburne, a sherpa sirdar, a cook and seven porters, explored possible routes to several unclimbed peaks of 20,000 feet in the unvisited Sisne Himal region.
Tim Noble, pictured in the April Link magazine, with Catherine Howarth, Amanda Reid and Amy Heath from Freshbrook School Heavy rain and cloud in the afternoons prevented more ambitious plans however, so we trekked north to the most remote village in Nepal, Daiphu and there crossed the Langu Khola river to look at the dangerous northern approaches to Kanjiroba. In Daiphu, as in many of the tiny villages we visited, most people walked bare foot in the mud, carrying (as did their porters) all loads in baskets, held in place by a broad band around the forehead. Little girls and boys of eight were carrying single stones weighing 15 kilos 2,000 feet from the valley to Daiphu in this manner. Moving further north to look for an alternative mute around the Kanjiroba massif, the expedition reached Mugu, a day's march from the Tibetanborder. Here, already beyond the time limit of our permit, we were cordially turned back by the police. Not even a request by a superintendent for a photograph of himself could be used to persuade him to let us travel further. So byway of Rara lake, Nepal's biggest and most isolate wildlife reserve, the expedition returned to Kathmandu in a tiny 15 seater STOL aircraft.
I have already visited Brihaspati Vidyasdan School in Kathmandu and spent 2 hours talking with thirty two 11 and 12yearolds in class VI A, using photographs taken The Link magazine. They have now formed the basis of their first knowledge of how children in Swindon live.. They have read letters from children atShaw Ridge and OliverTomkins Schools, many of whom will be atGrecndown now, and have started to write letters from Kathmandu to Swindon. The Principal of the school and class VI's teacher are delighted that this link has been made and look forward to developments in the future. It is festival time in Kathmandu. The incarnation of Parvati, Shiva's consort, is recognised here by the Kumari, a young girl of 6 who lives in a temple and can only appear in public on special festivals, parading in a golden chariot. As guests of the judiciary, we shall be privileged to view this spectacle from a place of vantage before returning to England via Delhi. But the memories of Kanjiroba and the SisneHimal, lit by the peach sun of dawn, as if hovering on a cloud, are what we shall treasure most, when back at our desks. Tim Noble will be back in the classroom on 3 October and will be visiting local primary schools with photographs and letters from Nepal soon.
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