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Freshbrook Village Group

This is a busy time for Freshbrook. Thanks to increasing support from all areas of the
village, several new schemes are about to be launched. Shortgage of space prohibits full
publication at this stage, but for more information ring, me, Maureen Starkie, on Swindon
39456. You could, of course, contact your street rep, and watch the local press for up-to-
date reports. The following items are currently under discussion :
Freshbrook "Charles and Di Celebration Disco and Barbeque" - July 29th
As a climax to locally organised street parties which will be taking place during the day,
the Village Group Committee will be running a disco and barbeque in the evening. A London
disco has already been booked and this and other events will be happening in and around the
Community Centre (bar applied for) from 8 p.m till 12 p.m. A riotous time could be had by
all - but please don't take me literally - just have fun! It has been suggested that
proceeds from this day's activity could be sent to one of the local charities connected with
the International Year of Disabled People. I'd like to hear your comments and suggestions.
Come and Meet your Councillors
We are very fortunate in having secured the support of Borough and County Councillors for
both Toothill Ward and Wroughton Parish. The Councillors have agreed to attend the monthly
meetings of F.V.G. - they would like to hear your problems. If you would like to meet them,
all you have to do is turn up at Committee Meetings of the Village Group, in the Community
Centre on the second Wednesday in each month commencing at 7.30 p.m. Next meeting,
Wednesday 10th June 1981. Committee Members please note the change of date.
For the Childrens' Sake
Freshbrook has declared war on irresponsible dog owners who allow their pets to foul foot-
paths and play areas within the village. Thamesdown Borough Council are seeking
prosecutions against owners who disregard the byelaws concerned with the exercising of dogs.
For the sake of the health of our children Freshbrook residents have been asked to support
the Council's efforts to ensure that dogs are not exercised in inappropriate places.
Wroughton Parish
Politically speaking Freshbrook is a divided community. Half of it falls in Toothill Ward
and half of it lies in the Parish of Wroughton. There has been some confusion caused by
this in the past and it has been agreed that F.V.G. should make representation to the
Boundaries Commission and to the Church Commissioners to urge that the views of Freshbrook
residents be taken into account during discussions concerning the moving of the boundary.,
Before I write I would like to hear your views - particulary if you would prefer that the
boundary remains where it is. I will not write until after the next Committee Meeting on
June 10th.
Hire Charges
Freshbrook Community Centre's Management Committee is pleased to announce that, owing to
the healthy state of its booking list, from 1st June 1981, the Hire Charge for the
Community Centre will be reduced to a flat rate of f1.00 per hour for Freshbrook residents
and groups. Charges for external private functions will remain at the levels fixed
previously.
Maureen Starkie, 6 Chudleigh, Freshbrook.

Toothill Residents Organisation

The T.R.O. is an entirely voluntary organisation operated by
residents for the benefit of residents.
If you live in Toothill you are automatically a member entitled
(without charge) to the help and advice that we can provide on a
wide range of matters. You are also entitled to attend and take
part in our regular meetings held in the Community Hut, Dunwich
Drive on the 4th Monday of each month.
X If you are interested in helping us please complete and return
An
the slip below. Bob Banister (chairman).
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* I would like to know more about the T.R.O.

* I am interested in becoming a Street Representative.
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Bob Banister Tony Dole
5, Kirkstall Close 34695 9, Rhuddlan 694716