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SHAW

HIGHLAND STRIFE HAVE YOU HEARD
Conflicts between people in OF SHAW RESIDENTS JELLYBABIES
Ramleaze, Shaw and local young- ASSOCIATION?
sters are to be looked at by mem- is the name of the new Parent & Toddler Group which meets in the
by Lin Davies Shaw Temporary Community Centre on Ramleaze Drive
bers of Thamesdown Council's
The Association was formed some on Mondays 130pm to 330pm.
Arts and Recreation committee. eight years ago and has met regularly Parents are invited to bring their under-threes along.
Residents of Highland Close, off
ever since to represent the community It's a good place to make friends.
Ramleaze Drive, have com- and its views.
plained bitterly to the Council A new committee was formed at
about the play equipment in- the Annual General Meeting on 11th C &C WINDOW & DOOR CENTRE -
stalled by the house developers June 1987. Twenty people from Shaw,
close to their homes. Nine Elms, Common Platt and Wash- An exciting New Extension to our product range:
The provision of play equip- pool offered to help run the residents
group. The organisation aims to put THE NEW HOME MAKER
ment is sometimes a condition of
forward a concensus view on the
planning permission, especially
future development of the community • No fuss, no mess installation;
where the houses are to be oc- and these are often conveyed to Wilt- usually installed within two
cupied by families with young shire County Council and Thames- days.
children. However residents who down Borough Council. • We take care of all planning and
overlook or live close to the play Amongst the many items discussed building regulations, including
area claim that it is too close and at the Association's meeting on 16th laying of base.
has the wrong kind of equipment. July were: • Wide range of sizes and
designs.
It has been attracting youngsters 1. the lack of provision for under-
fives in Shaw, e.g. overcrowded play- • Sturdy rigid design, quality
in the evening with nothing to do gounds and make-do temporary materials, built to last. Warm, .-'
who see the play area as a gather- no maintenance uPVC, double ...-
portacabins;

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ing point. Their noise and be- glazed windows and doors.
2. traffic management measures in
haviour has been a source of Old Shaw Lane/The Elms, and the • Triple glazed polycarbonate roof. 200 times stronger than
glass - in clear or bronze.
rising tension between them and Purton/Moreden Road (near the • Hinged single door or new tilt and slide patio door available.
residents. Nine Elms public house and opposite Stockists of:
The Arts and Recreation Com- Shaw Church) Swish, Tufcon, Deeplas, Maintenance Free uPVC Claddings.
mittee received a report at its 3. the provision of housing for the Fascias, Soffit, Skirting and Windows Trims.
mentally handicapped off Ramleaze
July meeting outlining the prob- Trade Enquiries Welcomed
Drive,
lems raised by Highland Close 4. the need for a post office in Shaw FREE DELIVERY IN SWINDON AREA
residents and heard that three Village Centre, Also available:
major play areas were planned 5. the siting of trees at Nine Elms, COMPLETE RANGE OF WINDOWS AND DOORS IN uPVC AND
for Shaw Village, but are still to 6. the routing of foot-paths and the ALUMINIUM
be built. These will have equip- proposed footbridge over Rough- C & C WINDOW & DOOR CENTRE
ment suited for older, energetic moor Way, between Old Shaw Lane
54 STATION ROAD, SWINDON. Tel 643866 -
young people. and Shaw Church,
Local councillor Ricky Mid- 7. streetlighting and road re-surfacing
winter feels that action is needed on Old Shaw Lane/The Elms. Open 7 dayc a week
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intend to have discussions with
the residents about how they see PLAYGROUP
things. I am also going to contact All being well a new playgroup will
the Wiltshire County Council start in Shaw temporary community
Youth Service to see if a youth centre, off Ramleaze Drive, during
worker could be allocated to the autumn. To join the parent's
Shaw to get activities going in management committee or to register
your child ring Julie Tyas on 875389
the new temporary community or Christine Ellis on 873008.
centre.'
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