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A Happy Christmas to all our readers
west Swindon's

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No. 105 • December 1990 • Circulation 10,500
WEST SWINDON- LEISURE CENTRE OF THE SOUTH WEST

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in Christmas special Community

The many and varied problems and challenges presented by the rapid
growth of a new community were revealed at the two day conference
held at the Link Centre at the beginning of November.
It was the first time a meeting What they said was honest, con-
involving representatives from cerned and gave a realistic picture
agencies working in the area and of the community.
residents had been organised to "It was a very successful confer-
take a good look at the social di- ence and personally I would like to
mensions of the area. Sixty people see a similar meeting taking place
took part, 30 of whom live locally. annually or every 18 months."
Speakers fromEducation, Health
and Social Services and the com- • Commitments for action from
munity at large pointed to the con- the conference. Headteacher re-
tinuing problems of isolation and ceives thanks forhonestcomments.
loneliness that many residents feel, Media attention. Page 22 and 23.
and the difficulties some have of
establishing themselves in the area. Three Competitions
Young TV stars Carrie-Anne C hipperfield and Kelly Rayment The discussions made it clear for Christmas
Christmas is going to be special for Kelly was impressed by Russ that, whilst there are many organi-
two local youngsters when they Abbott. "He was very kind and sations catering for a range of inter- For Under 7's & under 12's
see themselves on the Russ Abbott made lots of jokes all the time. He's ests, and residents outwardly ap- Try our colouring
Christmas Day Special tv show. a very funny man. He's just like he pear to have a good quality of life, competition sponsored
Carrie-Anne Chipperfield, 6, is on television." the pressures of living in modem by local insurance
from Shaw, and Kelly Rayrnent, 9, TheChristmas Day show, which society is taking its toll on many consultants Mansfield
from Sparcells spent four days in will be shown at 515p.m., features people. Financial pressures, debt Begble Associates on
September rehearsing and filming the Hans Christian Anderson fairy and keeping up appearances con- page 23.
at the BBC Television Centre with tales with the children wearing tribute to the stress that many
six other children from Swindon's beautifully made costumes. households are under. The isola- And there's a word search
Mollie Tanner Dance School. Both girls have been dancing at tion felt by black people and the for under il's from the
Carrie-Anne, who attends the Tanwood School since they subtle racism that sometimes takes
Brookfield School, and Kelly, from were two and have performed in a place were also identified as a Midland Bank on
Shaw Ridge School, travelled to rangeof stage, filmand pantomime problem for minority groups. page 19.
the studios every day, with differ- work. Kelly is a junior associate at Reverend John Flory, joint con-
ent mums acting as chaperones. the Royal Ballet School and hopes ference organiser, said the event For all ages,
"It wasn't hard work," said to be a dancer or actress one day. had exceeded expectations. "We try the crossword from
Carrie-Anne, "but we didn't have Unfortunately Carrie-Anne didn't really know what would Pizza Hut on page 25.
much time to learn the part. You sustained a knee injury in Novem- happen as it was the first occasion There's £100 worth of
had to pick it up quickly and do ber which means she's has to take where residents and caring agen- pizzas on offer.
things at the right time." things slowly. cies were being brought together.
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