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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

SWINDON AND CRICKLADE RAILWAY SOCIETY SWINDON PHOENIX CAR CLUB
Progress to date (Jan '79) has included Calling all car enthusiasts! Our next
the formation of a ltd. company subject Big event, the Shellsport "Highwayman
to the wishes of the membership as a Rally" takes place in March. The route
whole and fundraising through specific is about 160 miles on OS sheets 173 &
activities and through the Sales Dept. 174 starting from Spring Gardens Car
which sells books and other items. Park and finishing at Blunsdon House
Materials are being acquired and Hotel - the first car leaves at 23.01
stored until they can be used on site and is due to finish at 5 am! Crews
and include all useable stonework from will be segregated into 4 classes,
the abondoned Rushey Platt station and Masters, Experts, Clubmen and Novices
2 ex G.W.R. railway vehicle bodies, a and all comers are welcome. We also
45 foot family saloon and an 'Iron Mink' need marshalls for this event - no
goods van. experience needed! The club has lots
The immediate plan is to construct a of other interests, from Karting to
mile of track with associated works and Formula One racing, social film shows,
buildings centered around Blunsdon dances, quiz nights and the like.
station. As a result the River Ray
Anyone interested should contact
bridge will be built linking Swindon
Gordon Timms, 83 Salisbury St, Swindon
and Cricklade; a station will be
or
completed allowing access by the public.
Tony Staples, 42 Cheney Manor Rd.,
But don't forget we need a strong
Tel. 20772
nucleus of volunteers from all walks of
life if our 4% mile objective is to be GORDON TIMMS
achieved. ALL ARE WELCOME. Further
information from Chris Randall, 81
Mulberry Grove, 28325 (eves)
CHRIS RANDALL

S WINDON MILITARY MODELLING SOCIETY
We are having an exhibition in Museum and Art Gallery, Bath Rd., from Feb. 3rd
to 25th. During this period, demonstrations of model making and model painting
will be given. All welcome.

THE SWINDON JAWA AND CZ OWNERS CLUB
We have a wide ranging list of interests and events throughout the year. Owners
wishing to join or know more about the club, contact Ian Bridge, 6 Deben Cres,
Greenmeadow, Swindon.

BOWMOOR SAILING CLUB
Interested in sailing? Bowmoor can offer competitive sailing in many classes -
both adult and junior and have the current national champion. Further details
Jim Morrell 722232. New members welcome.