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6 WESTLEA

THUMBS UP

FOR TENNIS CENTRE

Residents living close to the site of closest to the site, said that the
the tennis centre to be built in Planning Committee had stipu-
Westlea had their views taken lated that there should not be
into account when Thamesdown flood lighting and that a raised,
Council Planning Committee planted bank should be provided
agreed a detailed planning appli- to shield houses from car head-
cation. Four indoor and three lights. Trees and shrubs should
outdoor courts will be built. also break up the profile of the
Work should start in March and building which will be 100 yards
the £¼ million centre should be long, 35 feet high at the ridge and
open by Christmas. 20 feet high at the eaves.
The Committee considered an At a meeting of residents on
outline appplication in October 15th January to consider the
The site for the tennis centre is in the bottom left portion of the field
pictured above. Featherwood and Stancombe Park are on the left, and stipulated a number of detailed plans before being sub-
mitted to the planning Committee,
Moresby Close, top right, Alveston Close, right. features to minimise inconveni- Recreational
ence to adjacent residents in Thamesdown's
Photo made possible by Geoff Bullock, Greendown A TC.
Featherwood. Manager Graham Swatton said,
The tennis centre was originally "The tennis centre will be man-
Soft Water Centre proposed as a member only aged from the Link and there will
facilty, but the project was not be a receptionist on duty all the
financially viable. However a time. There is a soft drinks social
Largest display of water softeners on view in this area!
scheme launched by the Lawn area and a small licenced bar
Including: PERMUTIT - DOMEXTRA -
SEREIN - PERMO - SOFTSTREAM Tennis Association to build local area, along with the changing
Sales and Service tennis centres around the country rooms. I would expect there to
in order to develop young talent be up to 30 people using the
For Free Site Survey Telephone or, Write to has been the spur to getting a building at normal times. It will
MALCOLM TOOGOOD - SWINDON public tennis centre off the provide a centre of excellence to
853156 (anytime) ground. bring on talent, but we will be
UNIT, 4 OAKLANDS ENTERPRISES, BRAYDON, The project is a partnership doing all we can to encourage all
Nr. WOOTTON BASSETT, SWINDON. SN5 OAN. between three organisations. The sections of the community to take
L.T.A. is making a grant to build up the sport. For example, there
Shrooms Open; SaturdaN 9.30 am. - 4.00 p.m. OnI
the centre along with the Taylor will be tennis for mums with
toddlers and tennis aerobics and
Woodrow building company.
- Thamesdown Borough Council keep fit. I see no reason why,
will make the land available and sometimes, the building should
will manage the centre. Taylor not be used for parties by people
Fizzarama Woodrow, joint developer of the living close by."
a, 1, - adjacent Delta Business Park The residents at the meeting
Now open at Shaw Village Centre with the County Council, will expressed broad support for the
offering take-away and home-delivery serviceT also be making £20,000 a year proposals. "We have sympathy
for five years to pay for coaching with the idea," said John Ray.
of future tennis stars. "There are some worries about
Local Councillor Ricky Mid- the appearance of the building.
winter, who has been liaising with It will be clad like an industrial
WE DELIVER FREE ON Featherwood residents living unit, so the colour scheme must
ALL ORDERS £7.50 OR OVER! be acceptable."
fl. 00 charge for orders delivered
under £7.50 - please allow up to TABLETOP Concerns were also expressed
30 minutes delivery time. about the layout of the tennis
SALE AT centre in relation to the houses,
Yes! We do Garlic Bread - You'll love it! as this was not clear from the
plans.
Every pizza is freshly made for you, to order. No need to queue WESTLEA Delia Tucker of Featherwood
- phone your order in then collect. Even better, we'll deliver! was pleased that people living
Salads and cold soft drinks available, vegetarian dishes too! SCHOOL close by could comment. "Gener-
Our pizzas come in two sizes - Regular 0 person), Super (2-3 people) ally we are happy by the proposals,
We look forward to serving you. SATURDAY 27th FEB. but we do want our concerns
10.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. heard."
SERVICE! Handicrafts, Bric-a-Brac, We'll be interested in seeing the
Take Away - Pick-Up Cakes & Home Produce, updated plans."
Sunday to Thursday Ricky Midwinter commented,
12.00 to 11.30 etc.
FOR HOME Friday and Saturday "I'm glad the tennis centre has
12.00 to Midnight Tables: £2.00;
DELIVERY the broad approval of residents;
HOME DELIVERIES £2.50 on the day
7 Days from 5 to close as we have been taking their views
OR To book -telephone into account. The centre will be a
PICK-UP PARTIES great asset to the community and
TEL: CATERED FOR! Mr. Griffiths on 870469
874844 during school hours a unique opportunity for young
tWest Swindon only people and adults to get involved
in the game. Who knows, our
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