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Changes at the Link Centre Thursday 5th

Management at the Link Centre December, 7pm
can only get better, says coordina-
tor John Fisher.
From I January the centre and Community
another eleven recreation facifities
across Thamesdown become inde- Suite, Link
pendently run, followingtheawani
of a management contract under Centre
the government's Compulsory
Competitive Tendering laws. After 6 years of operation,
The six year contract sets down Link Centre is now firmly
how the facilities will be managed established in Swindon, but
and the level of service the public as the centre continues to
should expect to receive. To pre- develop it is important that
pare for the changes John Fisher is the community has a say in
leaving the Link Centre to become the way it provides a service.
Recreation Services Manager,
headingup the management team Thamesdown Borough
running the twelve recreation sites Parting shot for John Fisher from Link Council, through the
in Thamesdown. Centre promotions officer Anya Kent, Recreation Sub-Committee,
"The tendering process has made
us look very closely at how we left, and Community Suite worker Mary is very interested in having LINK
Poultney in aid of Children In Need
operate inonierto raise standards," your views on the facilities
he said. new recreation management team. provided, the programme of r
The Open Forum advertised on The new man in charge of the activities, prices, opening •1
the rightisan opportunity for read- Link Centre will be Roger Burn, hours, access, cleanliness, CEN it
ers to find out more about the presently deputy manager at the advertising and the many,
changes and ask questions of the Oasis Leisure Centre. many other topics you, the
customers and users, might OPEN
like to raise.

We want to hear your
comments, criticism, FOR1,,..
Opening Boxing Day at MGM Shaw Ridge suggestions and
compliments.
In the firing line will be:
• Councillor Maurice Fanning
Chair, Arts and Recreation Committee
• Councillor Bob Pixton, Chair, Recreation Sub-Committee
• Graham Swatton, Head of Recreation Services
• John Fisher, Link Centre Co-ordinator
Big laughs come in small packages
Answer the three questions below Starring James Belushi Also present will be officers and member representatives from the
and win a Curly Sue rag doll, a Kelly Lynch Arts Suite, the Community Suite and Library sections of the Link
packet of colourful bendy hair rollers and Alison Porter as Centre.
and a Christmas stocking full of good- Curly Sue
ies, and what's more mum or dad Everyone is invited and will be most welcome to come along and
win a cut and blow dry from Cut 'n contribute, or just listen to the discussions. If you are unable to
Dry at Freshb rook Village Centre. attend or feel embarrassed about speaking in public, please complete
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1. John Hughes wrote, produced and the form below and we will ensure your point is raised.
directed Curly Sue. He also wrote n
and produced one of the most suc- Can't come? Don't want to speak in public?
cessful comedies of all time. Was it: Use the space below to put your point of view or a question. Send
a. Airplane it to the Link Centre, West Swindon. Drop it in at reception, or
b. Home Alone bring it with you on 5 December and put it in the box before the
c. Big Open Forum starts.
2. James Belushi, who stars in
Curly Sue, originates from which
famous American City?
a. Chicago
b. New York
Detroit
C. Name:
3. Alison Porter co-starred as one
of Steve Martin's daughters in
which comedy film? Address:
a. Roxanne
b. All of me Your identity will not be made public, but your details will
c. Parenthood enable us to ensure that you receive details of the reply.
Send you replies to The Link Your Contribution is Vital
tecreation Services
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