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"It doesn't seem Runaway Success
like five years"
been a fantastic success. Although an in-
convenience to some shoppers at the West
Swindon Centre, the removal of dumped
trolleys has removed a major form of pollution
from around the community.
Rob Millar, Manager of Carrefour, said
he was very pleased by the success of the
scheme. "On the whole there has been. a
positive response from customers. I also
appreciate the letters I have received from
"SID" GOT THE MESSAGE West Swindon residents commenting on the im-
Mayor of Thamesdown, Cllr. Sid Daniels pulls on provement to the local environment".
the rope with help from Swindon M.P. Simon
Coombs and some Westlea Cubs. BIG CHANGES ON THE WAY.
In West Swindon's 10th year, the West The name Carrefour is due to disappear
Swindon Centre celebrates its fifth year. Look-
in the future. The Dee Corporation who own
ing at the place it does not appear to have the store has recently acquired the Gateway
been there that long. However its popularity chain of stores. They have decided to call all
has certainly been proved amongst West their shops Gateways from the smallest to the
Swindon's residents and with people from much
super large.
further afield. Sometimes its almost impossible What do Link readers think? How do you
to move in the place though an increase in
feel about the name Carrefour being dumped?
retail space is due in 1987 or 1988. Your views would be welcomed.
To mark the occasion the Mayor of
Thamesdown, Councillor Sid Daniels unfurled
banners proclaiming West Swindon Centre's
first five years. FRESHBROOK ji
TAKE AWAY
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
3
FRESHBROOK VILLAGE CENTRE ^
The Blue Banana After School Clubs have • FRESHBROOK, SWINDON, WILTS. ; ' "
increased the number of venues to include
Westlea. Fun, games and a chance to get rid TELEPHONE: 873178
of all that energy is the programme. Come
along and join in.
EXOTIC CHINESE DISHES
TOOTHILL
Tuesday 3.45-5.45pm-Toothill Comm.Centre
TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS
FRESHBROOK
Wednesday 3.45-5.45pm-F/brook Comm.Centre. DELICIOUS HOT SNACKS
(note new time).
WESTLEA/SHAW LUNCHEON VOUCHERS ACCEPTED
Thursday 4-6pm. - Upper Shaw Farm Centre
Shaw Ridge. PHONE-IN ORDERS WELCOMED
