Page 45 - link magazine
P. 45
n on theFai-iln Newsletter
ISSUE No. I
by the Toothill Farm Steering Committee June 1981
- - -
"How did you know what was needed?"
3 m e s Fred "We questioned residents and invited every-
body to help right from the start."
's Fred.I don't think we've
"How did you publicise it?"
It's good of you to take an
i the Farm and its future.Have "Mainly through the Link,and we held a
L the project to you?" Bonfire night event,went Carol Singing,and
have held exhibitions.'9e will be continuing
t."
asking individuals and groups over the next
in the days when the Western few months to make sure that when we build
it fields,a scheme was drawn up we put in what people want."
w housing development.Tnis
"That'll cost a bob or two."
d Toothill Farm,but the planners
ught the Farmhouse would make "Too right,about a quarter of a million by
ommunity building,so when the the time we finish."
e built the Farmhouse,on a two
"Where will you get it?"
were left intact.There were
.i barns and it was not long "We called in a professional adviser about
house was converted and made funding,and he's optimistic."
for public u7e.
"Well,best of luck,it sounds a good scheme.
>uncil have planned for a I wonder if I can help?"
Centre by Toothill Church,so it
"Everybody can in some way or other.,7e
that a group of residents would
would be grateful for all help.Two of the
se the Farm for the minority
committee have had to leave Swindon because
that have different needs,i.e.
of their jobs and they will be missed.
notography,modelling,woodwork
Anyway,I won't hold you up,give me a ring
on 24367 if want to help.Look forward to
ld be useful.,Could I repair my seeing you again.Bye."
re?"
P,especially if you could start a
b. The Steering Comnittee,who all Fred Davis
estlea,Freshbrook or Toothill,
Chairman
s to extend the existing Farm-
ilities by adding two squash
lounge and the hobby rooms.Things
well,and we now have full
0
approval,an.d this within 12
forming."
ions Vacant
Playgroup Garden
cm Steering Committee are interested
r from persons willing to spend an There is an almost enclosed garden
r two,every now and then,on a behind the farmhouse which is
t of considerable importance to the perfect for an outside play space
itie: in the ,lestern Development. for the playgroup. The Fete the
looking for an:- playgroup held recently has raised
'ECT some money to help towards putting
Y SECRETARY the area into order so that Social
OR Services will register the garden
as being suitable for Under 5's.
TANT
In the near future, the area will
y: Nil be totally enclosed with the help
fjcations : Dedication and of a temporary fence until the
Self-motivation hedging grows. A hard surface
' patio' will be laid and play
by phone to
equipment will be purchased. Roll
Davis (24367) or Joyce Dole (694716)
on the summer.
