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Interest in new recreation area Ecumenical Parish of MOBILE
To back up the exhibition advertised in last month's Link magazine, West Swindon
Charlotte Riggs of Thamesdown Councils's Landscape Division has & The Lydiards ECHAN IC
been visiting groups to find out what people think should be developed Anglican, Methodist,
on Shaw Ridge. Glenice Guntripp reports on the discussion at West U.R.C., Baptist. WE COME TO YOU
Swindon Under 5's Forum February meeting.
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The talk was informative and new area is so close to the existing Rev. Ian Handscomb 693384
interesting. The ideas being put facilities of Lydiard Park, both of •M.O.T. Work *Breakdowns
forward for consideration are very which are not easily accessible to Rev. Anne Thomas 496421 *Electrical Faults
refreshing: a grassed football filed, those with under 5's without the St. Mary's LTregoze for *Clutches fitted
bowls green, croquet lawn, horse use of a car Freshbrook & Grange Park
path but the most eye-catching and -Charlotte Riggs is more than happy Rev. Tony Price 870244
appealing to me was the Water Play to visit other groups and to talk to Westlea
Area, where it is proposed to put in individuals before she submits her Rev. John Flory 770217 t
such things as a running stream report about the public con- Shaw and Sparcells No Garage Prices or Waiting
and various kinds of water assisted sultations to a council committee. Rev. Keith Boxall 770568 Please Telephone
equipment, to help children of all She can be contacted on 526161 Rev. Helen Drummond 874372
ages to learn as they play. or at the Landscape Division, t also All Saints, L Millicent 876211 ANYTIME
I do think it is unfortunate that the Thamesdown Council.
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DESPERATE? LONELY? SUICIDAL?
Day meeting for pre-school forum
The West Swindon Under 5's Forum is trying a new tactic to attract
people involved with pre-school children to its meetings. It will be
holding its next get together during the daytime and providing child
care so that those with children can also attend.
The Forum is currently planning the Annual Under 5's Festival to You don't have to be suicidal to share
ke place in June and is keen to meet parents and others involved your problems with us. Phone
with young children who could give a hand with the organising. anytime day or night, or call into
The next Under 5's forum meeting takes place on Tuesday 13
arch, 10a.m. to 12 noon in the Community Suite at the Link Centre. 6 Curtis Street, Swindon
ere will be a small charge for the creche. between 8am and 10pm

See You At Rompers?

ileen Sawyer invites more parents We have an easy table activity (eg
o come the Rompers toddler group painting, sticking, drawing,
here's a really happy, relaxed cooking etc) each week for
nd friendly atmosphere at our children to join in if they choose.
omperstoddlergroup. Children Children sing a few songs
god between one and 3 years old together and generally have a Morrison & Masters
ome along with their Mums (or good afternoon.
ads or Grandparents). All Mums help out a little each TOWN SQUARE, WEST SWINDON CENTRE.
Anyone with children of this week. There's also time to sit TELEPHONE 870055
ge is very welcome to join us on back, drink a. cup of tea and watch
Wednesday afternoon in the the children play. for
ink Community Suite (Hall), The first session you come to is House Sales and Purchases & all Property Work
etween 2.15p.m. and 4.00p.m. free. After that each session is (written estimates given)
Mums who have a toddler and 5Op.
lso a younger baby can bring If you are interested and want Divorce, Criminal and all Court work
oth children along. Babies enjoy to know more, do phone me, Wills and Probates
ompers too. Eileen Sawyer on 873018.
Rompers is mainly a sociable I've enjoyed many Rompers WEST SWINDON'S ONLY SOLICITORS!
athering. Mums and children afternoons, making friends and
et to know each other in a watching our son play happily. Also at 20 Commercial Road, Swindon. Telephone: 526601
iendly atmosphere. Toddlers You are very welcome to join
lay freely with a variety of toys. in the Rompers fun. and 69a Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill. Telephone: 481602