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NEWS & VIEWS
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                ,''                                         Adults wanted to become Fools
      R.T. Farley                P B PLUMBING            A new group of parents is planning
                                    SERVICES
                                                         events which combine fun and envi-
    Landscape Gardener   tt
                                                         ronmental study for five to fourteen
      in West Swindon                                    year olds.
      20 years experience.                                 Called West Swindon Junior
                                                         Fools, the group is organising two
       Turfing, Paving,                                  residential camps at Southleaze
       Fencing, Pergolas,                                Farm in March and a Fools Festival
                                                         in July.
         Planting New
                           :
                                                           All those involved are very bright.
       Gardens, Rockery             Boilers Serviced     The name is derived from Friends of
      Construction, Crazy         Pump Fitting Service   Lower Shaw Farm, where a first
                                  Water Sot tners Fitted   experimental event was held last
          Paving etc.              Washing Machines      August.
   L Tel: 875174                 & Dishwashers Installed   The aim of Junior Fools is to pro-
                                Telephone: (0793) 642995   vide play and learning opportuni-
                                                         .:"s whilst putting something into
                                                         the environment according to Sue  Play officer Paul Ryan with Sue
              SOFT WATER CENTRE                          Steadman of Godolphin Close,  Steadman and her children Sarah,
                    WOOTON BASSETF                       Freshbrook. "At Southleaze Farm  Michelle and Jamie
    Come and see our full range of Water Softeners including the   the children will have a go at sheep  scheme, West Swindon Family
     AQUADIAL, DOMEXTRA, EURO, OAKLANDS, PERMUTIT        shearing and wool spinning, mak- Project, Wakkies from Westlea and
            Also Available: Granular, Tablet, P.V.D. Salt   ing video, yoghurt and maps of the  FreshbrookFaces. Two local schools
    All at Unit 4, Oaklands Enterprise Estate, Braydon, Nr. Wootton   farm, and working with animals.  would also be working on environ-
         Bassett. Open Saturdays ONLY 9.30am - 4pm. OR   There willbe lots of new experiences  mental projects.
    Ring Swindon 853156 for further information or appointment.   and we hope that it will develop   He added that there were a lim-
                                                         positive and caring attitudes to other  ited number of places for children
                                                         living things, animals and humans."  who wanted to attend the Fools
                    M  0   PrP111111111111111110           Play development worker Paul  events but there is a great need for
                                 0  Q     d              Ryan, who is assisting the Junior  more adults to become involved.

                                                         Fools organisers, said two residen- Anybody who likes working with
                                                         tial camps would take place during  children, can contact Sue Steadman
                  MOBILE VEHICLE SERVICING
                     REPAIRS  &   TUNING                 the July Festival involving children  on 881781 or Paul Ryan on 693787
                 By qualified engineers from fully equipped   from the Toothill after school  ext 150.
               Mobile Workshops at your home or place of work
          Phone Dave Powell MOBILE it 0860 453329 • Swindon 612930
                                                             Body repairs               Jumble Sales
                SET PRICE INCLUDES PARTS, LABOUR & VAT
                                                          Although Ridgeway West are a  Saturday 9 February, 2.00p.m.
                                                          Volvo based company, their body
       The Complete Kitchen                              shop in Cheney Manor Industrial   Freshbrook Community
                                                                                              Centre
           & Bedroom Centre                               Estate has built up a reputation for   Admission lOp
                                                          body and paint work to any vehicle  Proceeds to Freshbrook Parent
                                                          needing quality repairs.        and Toddler Group
                              * Kitchens by Symphony,      The body shop, managed byTeny
                                Ram, Now, Apple                                       Saturday 16 February, 2pm
                                                          Davies from Toothill, is approved
                              * Appliances by All         by VBRA, the Vehicle Body Repair-  Freshbrook Community
                                Leading Manufacturers    ersAssociationand is fully equipped   Centre
                                                          to realign chassis and carry out any   Clothes, shoes, raffle,
                              * Bedrooms by 'Now'                                           refreshments
                                                          major body work. Paint is mixed on
                                & 'Misty'                site to vehicle manufacturers speci-  Entrance 1 O
                              * Replacement doors         fications using the ICI range.   Proceeds to Greendown
                                                                                             Playgroup
                                to any size in Solid       For a fiee estimate or insurance
                                Timber or Laminate       quote, call the Ridgeway West body   Oliver Tomkins Junior School
                                                         shop on 491149.
                              * Help & Advice to assist   An easy job for Terry Davies and his   AUCTION
                                your DIY installation     staff                       Friday 1 March 6.00p.m.
                              * Our own Professional                                      Children Welcome
                                                                                     Anyone wishing to donate an
                                Fitting Service Available
                                                                                     item for auction please contact
                              * Free Delivery                                          the school. Tel: 872100
                              * For Free Advice,
                                Design & Quotation                                       The Kentwood Choir
                                      Call in                                                 presents
                                                                                      An Evening of Music & Song
                               or telephone our                                               in aid of
                                New Showroom                                         The Alexander Cerebral Palsy
                                                                                             Care Fund
                                                                                       Sunday 17 March, 7.30pm
                                                                                      at the Blunsdon House Hotel
                                                                                     Tickets at £2.50 available from
                                                                                     Bridal Fashions, Morely Street,
    85 Crlcklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon                                           Swindon (behind Mclroys), tel:
    Tel: (0793)511842                                                                         611927.
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