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No. 126 • September 1992 • Circulation 11,500
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Pharmacy to close An important community facility will be lost in Toothill when the pharmacy on Deerhurst Way closes on Friday 25 September. Confirming the possibility of closure, as reported in The Link last month, pharmacist Ralph Palmer said that it was not possible to continue the business at Deerhurst Way for several reasons. "Like so many other small businesses, the recession has made it impossible to continue. We rely heavily on the number of prescriptions we make up and the pharmacy has just not been doing enough business. "The lease was up for renegotiation at the end of September and with likely rent increases, I was advised that this would be a good time to call a halt. Another reason is the fact that future prospects for small pharmacies does not look promising. The Government is looking to cut costs by reviewing the way we are reimbursed. "I'm very sad at having to make the decision and sad for the community which will loose an important service."
Two GP surgeries near to go ahead The building of permanent surgeries for two doctors working at the West Swindon Centre and at Sparcells are almost ready to start. At Sparcells, Dr Kandy Kandiah received planning permission in August for a surgery next to the
Audrey Willettfrom Hampshire Drive, Ramleaze recommended the sign at Dr Godbole's Shaw surgery for a Link magazine, photograph. "It's a brand new building but I think the sign gives a nice historical touch to the area," said Audrey.
Chinese Experience restaurant, close to the site of the proposed Roughmoor Village Centre. The building will have two consulting rooms and rooms for minor surgery, health visitors, nurses and a counsellor. Dr Kandiah presently practices from a temporary building on Sparcells Drive and attracts patients fromPeatmoor,Shaw and Haydon Wick in north Swindon. He also has a surgery at Deerhurst Way, Toothill. Building should start at the end of September with a mid-1993 completion. Dr Rod Houseman has applied for planning permission to build behind his temporary surgery next to the Link Centre. After a delay caused by a land price wrangle between Thamesdown Council and the Regional Health Authority, agreement has been reached and building should start soon after planning permission is hopefully granted in a few weeks. In the long term, Dr Houseman hopes to extend his surgery by adding a cottage hospital to serve West Swindon.
Multi-Cultural Family Fun Evening The Swindon Spiritual Assembly of Bahai invite West Swindon residents to a multi-cultural community event on Saturday 3 October 7.30pm in the Community Suite at the Link Centre. There will be displays of ethnic dancing and the chance to try exotic cooking from many different cultures and communities. Tickets cost £1 from Shala Davarpanah on 872853 or Mrs Rahmani on 871126. Proceeds will be donated to CALM (Children Cancer & Leukaemia Movement). People from other cultures are invited to wear national costume. Offers of dishes from their countries will be very welcome.
Youth cafe project needs adult help A group of teenagers are starting a cafe bar and they want some help from people with experience in running such places. The idea to turn part of the some help to take the project to the Community Room atGreendown next stage. Group member School into a more attractive facility Matthew Waldron said, "We need for young people was hatched at glasses, a till, wine racks, towels the beginning of the summer and a coffee machine." holidays. A group of fifteen The youngsters would also like youngsters have been meeting to meet adults who have run cafes several times a week to discuss the orpubs and could give themad vice. project. Darren Stanier said, "We know The bar will be called 2022 and what we want, but we don't have will be decorated with a futuristic much experience and we need theme in mind. Non-alcoholic fruit some help." Greendown youth worker cocktails with names like Cloud 9, Eyeofjupiterandsomethingcalled Richard Williams said teenagers the 'Greendown Gunger' will offer need more low cost places to go to a taste of the future. meet each other. Whilst the ideas have come Offers of help can be made by forward easily, the group needs contacting Richard on 874224.
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