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Est.1978 Circ. 7,800 Sept.1986 No.57

Minister Swindon

The new Secretary of State for Education Kenneth Baker made a flying visit to Freshbrook
School in July. He was conductedon a tour by Mrs. Barker, Headteacher, and officials from the
County Council. Mr. Baker is pictured here with Andrea Lowe who explained the work she was
doing doing on a computer.
On arrival, Mr. Baker's car swept by a group of angryresidents at the school gates. They
wanted to express their concern at the size of the school and the need for permanent buildings.
Mr. Baker, when leaving, said he was "very impressed" by the work of the children and
the dedication of the staff at Freshbrook School, but he acknowledged that it was the largest
he had ever seen.

NUMBERS PROBLEM SHAW RESIDENTS
The problem of overcrowding at Fresh- THE SHAW RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
brook School is the subject of consultation invites all residents of the enlarged Shaw
meetings to take place during September. to an Exhibition of plans, photographs and
Councillors and Officers of Wiltshire County modelsrelating to the development of our
Council will be meeting Governors of Fresh- area. This informal event will take place
brook, Oliver Tomkins and Westlea Schools on FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER, 7pm-9pm
to discuss how children can be accommodated. & SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER, loam-4pm
A parent's consultation meeting is being AT SHAW CHURCH, which is close to the
planned but as The Link went to press no roundabout connecting Roughmoor Way, Cart-
date could be confirmed. Parents should wright Drive & Nine Elms. Drop in with
contact Governors of schools, local coun- the family, learn about the future for our
cillors or the Education Department on 33531 community, meet your neighbours. Ring Eric
to find out the time and venue of a meeting. Masters on 874282 for more information.
A General Practioner has started a surgery in Shaw. Dr. God-
NEW DOCTOR bole will be based in a temporary building on Ramleaze Drive
until a permanent surgery is built at Shaw Village Centre in
STARTS about 18 months time. Dr. Godbole would welcome patients
who want to register with him.