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No more fireworks displays for West
After 8 years, the annual firework the Swindon Lions fireworks show
spectacular at the West Swindon at the Polo Ground in Old Town on
Centre will no longer take place. Saturday 3 November.
Last year a number of injuries Unfortunately many people will
occurred as a result of overcrowd- lose out by this decision because of
ing on the site and firework fall- the already huge traffic jams that
out. Now major sponsors and site take place around the Polo Ground
owners ASDA say it is unsafe to will be dramatically increased.
continue using the site. Up to 10,000 Combining with an existing event
people attended in 1989. means that there won't be a choice
But last November, for the first of shows to attend.
time, the wind was blowing from The Link voiced these points and
the South West. This meant that called for the West Swindon show
spent fireworks were falling back to be transferred to Lydiard Park.
onto the crowd. Perhaps readers need to make their
This photograph taken last year shows how the south-west wind was blowing ASDA has decided to sponsor views heard as well.
over the crowd gathered at the West Swindon Centre
Officials soaked at station opening
West Swindon's Fire Station off ing water imported from drought
I
Mead Way was opened by official free Kennet District.
speeches and demonstrations us-
The new high-tech building fea-
tured in last month's Link maga-
Below: County Council chairwoman zine is home for 18 firemen who
Mary Salisbury with Wiltshire Fire
live close-by and can turn out at a
Chief John Craig
moments notice.
After the staff based at the sta-
DAY CARE NURSERY tion, and their families, were
blessed by Brigade Chaplain. Mrs
Quarry Road, Swindon Wilts. SN1 4EN Mary Salisbury, chairof the County
Providing full & part-time care for 0-5's Council, unveiled a plaque which
triggered the station call-out alarm.
Open 8am - 6pm Mon-Fri throughout the year The firemen performed drills
using their brand new fire engine
(0793) 480780 and emergency tender, showing off
the wide variety of techniques and
equipment used to deal with dif-
ferent emergencies. On the last
drill, hoses held too high and the
THE NEW SWINDON strategic direction of the wind
caused a sudden downpour upon
CABLE TELEVISION the dignatories assembled to wit-
ness the demonstration.
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