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Supercheckers OX Play Areas

A group of children have given
Thamesdown's play areas a big
thumbs-up.
Called Play Area Supercheck-
ers, the group of eight young-
sters have been touring play ar- More detail of what's on in West
eas around Swindon testing the Swindon during October will
equipment and giving their be found within The Link. Look
opinion to Council officers. also at Arts Scene for specific
These are to be published in a information.
booklet at the end of the year, October
financed from sales and advertis- 1st NCF Baby Equipment & Toy
Sale, Link Centre, 11am.
ing. 1st Car Boot Sale, I0am-2pm, Link
Peter Debbage, Thames- Coach Park.
down's landscape architect with 2nd Lambing at Southleaze Farm.
special responsibility for play 9th Sponsored Walk around
equipment, said there were sev- Lydiard Park in aid of World Wide
Fund for Nature - details from
eral reasons for organising the West Swindon's representatives on the Supercheckers team Ian and Stephan Brown 782947.
Supercheckers team. "We felt we take the strain on the commando wall at Eastleaze Fields play area on Shaw Ridge 10th Meeting to plan Toothill's
had to have the views of the users booklet will explain our ap- dren enjoy themselves just as Community Bon-Fire, 7.30pm,
before we publish a guide to play proach to the general public and much." Toothill Farmhouse. All welcome.
areas. After all they are the most hopefully encourage families to Freshbrook's Windmill Hill 11th Shaw Residents Assoc.
critical and its important to hear visit the less well-known areas. School pupil Stephan Brown's monthly meeting, Shaw Church.
12th Copy date for November Link.
their views. "For example, Lydiard Park is comment was to the point, 14th Cheese & Wine Social Evening
"Its accepted within profes- heavily used, but around West "They're great." for all Shaw Residents, 7.45p.m.,
sional circles that Thamesdown Swindon you can visit three or temporary community centre,
leads the field in this country four smaller play areas which are For Youngsters Ramleaze Drive
with innovative play areas. The quite close together. The chil- Ian Andersons writes: 15th Link Centre charity market
I The Bridge Christian Fellowship will 10a.m. -2p.m.
can you sell
18th Christmas Market at Oliver
be organising a number of special
Tomkins Under 5s Centre, 8pm.
The Link is looking for someone to sell advertisements to events for young people in the 12 to 24th Youth Resource Committee
businesses and services In Swindon 16 age range from 24th October to the Annaul Meeting, Toothill Farm,
on a commission basis. 4th November. Full detafis will be 7.30p.m.
Experience In media sales desirable, commitment to the publicised nearer the time through Information to be listed should
West Swindon community is essential. schools and local press. be with the editor by 20th of the
Write with C. V. to The Editor, 13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook. So if you live in West Swindon month preceding publication.
why not join us for some entertain- Preference is given to West
ment during half term and the week
before.
BOROUGH OF The Bridge Christian Fellowship
meet every Sunday Morning at
THAMESDOWN 1030a.m. in the community room at Fun loving energetic person to
Freshbrook School.
look after Joe (2+) & Marie (1+) -
Wed, Thurs, Friday. Rates nego-
Vacancies for Caretakers BEWARE ALL JOGGERS! tiable. Experience with under 5s
essential. Ring Suzanne, 26161
The Economic & Social Development Group require a A letter from Mrs. Rebecca Clif-
ext. 4 (days)
number of people to undertake caretaking and clean- forde of Westlea
ing duties at the following sites In West Swindon. Has anyone else encountered the Freshbrook Playgroup requires
two mindless morons that I did?
On 4th September, whilst out a Welfare Assistant - Tues. &
SHAW VILLAGE HALL training for the Shaw Ridge Fun Run, Thurs. -12.30pm-3pm. Experi-
39 hours per week; £2.78 per hour. as I came down Westlea Drive at ence preferred.
The Caretaker will be required to look after this about 530p.m., just opposite Rising- Tel: 873368 after 4pm for further
ham Mead, an X registered, metallic details.
Centre plus two others In the vicinity and should blue, mark 1V Cortina slowed down
have transport to travel between centres. Vacancy
and the two male youths inside
Cafe Assistant at Freshbrook
threw raw eggs at me, which
FRESHBROOK SCHOOL COMMUNITY ROOM (2 smashed on my feet and splashed all Community Centre. 1230pm-
4.15pm; £2.20 p.hour. Apply to
POSTS) - CARETAKER & RELIEF CARETAKER up my tracksuit! Their girlfriend, the centre.
21 hours per week, approximately; £2.67 per hour. sitting in the back (blond hair and red Lost
teeshirt) just stared blankly.
A Relief Caretaker is also required to work at various If there was a reason for this Westlea - Blue/Grey Cat; Orange
times during the week and weekend. pointless attack I'm afraid it escaped Eyes, 4 white paws, much loved,
me, but if those youths read this let- please return. Ring 881274.
All posts carry 20 days annual leave (pro rata for ter, perhaps they would reply to the For Hire
Link. I doubt if they will.
part-time posts). Perhaps the parents of this Large Santa outfit. £4 per day; £5
Closing Date: 14th October 1988. merry band might recognize the deposit from Westlea Playgroup.
combination of them and the car and Ring 872822
Application forms and further details are ask them- what harm did I ever do For Sale
them? Can they find no better way to Camera - Bronica ETRS Me-
available from The Head of Personnel, spend a Sunday afternoon? duium Format. £300. Tel: 872282
Thamesdown Borough Council, If there is a moral to this story,
next time I go out running I should
Civic Offices, Swindon SN1 2JH. take a pen with me to note down the Clothing Alterations
Tel: 26161 ext.3255. car registration number rather than & Repairs Tel: 872096
try and commit it to memory. Mrs. White, Freshbrook