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THE NOT AN APRIL BRAVO FOR
FOOL
THE LINK
LINK Last month's magazine was not a From Charles Blaxhall, Kirkstall
joke. It really was four times the Close, Toothill.
Published by West size of the previous newsletter
Swindon Publications. and was printed in three colours. My congratulations to you and
13, Castle Dote, the staff on producing the
The new Link has been very - bumper 32 page Link No. 61.
Freshbrook, Swindon. well received by readers across
It is a far cry from the early
Tel: (0793)872282 West Swindon and further days when Toothill became the
Editor: Roger Ogle afield. first village in the Western
In this edition we present development and The Link,
Typesetting, artwork and the candidates for the annual
design by: Graphics & elections to Thamesdown consisting of four sheets, was From: Roberta Winslow, Chepstow
published to advise the early
Publications. Council and over the centre residents of the various proposed Close, Toot/till.
Tel: (0793)874111. pages we have a special feature activities which were in the I am so pleased that The Link
on Shaw's Village Centre. There pipeline for the community. magazine is continuing and
Printed by Western Webb, is a car park, a temporary A journey was made to might I say how much I enjoyed
Bristol. community centre and a Cheney Manor to collect the the extra reading in the new
Editorial/Classifieds: Doctor's surgery and little else. printed sly sheets and Mr. Willis, edition. I liked in particular the
But over the next few months a
Roger Ogle, Tel 872282. pub, shops and a church will be my wife and myself would put new layout and found the black
Advertising Sales: Jackie built. On page 14 there is a them into bundles for the various stripped headings very useful. I
was glad also to see plenty of
Pearce, Tel: 771534. feature on play activities for streets, to be delivered by the pictures still being included. Just
youngsters during the coming small array of helpers. one criticism-my daughter misses
Published on the Wednesday summer months. You might like It is due to The Link that I
closest to the first of the became involved in various our monthly jaunt posting the
month. Copy date: 12th of the to join in. community activities that were magazine through our
preceding month. With the Link appearing started in Toothill, and although neighbours letter boxes, I think
monthly, it needs more I have relinquished office in that I will have to put her name
"The Link was first published information from community some, I still look to The Link to down for a paper round.
in December 1978 as a groups and others to keep it keep me informed of the Anyway may I wish The
magazine aimed exculsively interesting and up to date with progress that is taking place in Link continued success and
at the West Swindon whats going on in West Swindon. the Western expansion. - thank everyone who makes the
community. It is completely If its something the community publishing of our very own
independent of the Link should know about, please let us Long may your pen magazine possible.
Centre and, in fact, won the know about it. The Link is the continue to flow.
competition to name the best way of getting your message
leisure centre in 1984." across.
From: Geoff Richmond, Primrose SAUNAS SUNBEDS SAUNAS
CONTENTS Hill, Tockenham, Nr. Lyneham.
As co-founder with my wife, of
Council News
4-5 SALES • Home use or commercial
The Link in the dim, dark,
Toothill
6 HOME • Tube testing and replacement
distant, winter evenings of 1978,
Group Profile
7 • Range of Models to choose from
I could not have believed, in my
8 RENTAL
Westlea
wildest dreams, that The Link
9 • Sauna sales and accessories
A Day inThe Life
would ever achieve the
10-11 Freshbrook & magnificent tranformation Visit our showroom at
Grange Park evidenced by issue No 61.
Church News
12 Without question it is now Lydiard Millicent
the best community magazine
14 or telephone:
Play Time
15-18 Shaw Special that I personally have ever LEISURETIME
witnessed and I would like to
Recreation
20
congratulate all involved for
News & Views
22
maintaining and achieving such
24 Greendown high standards, without Swindon 772025 (10 - 5p.m.)
25 770254 (Evenings)
Arts Scene
contribution or grants.
Home & Garden
29 Well done and
Out & About
30
congratulations to all involved
Reference Page
31
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