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Think Global, Act Local Summer fun for friends
- in Sparcells - Public meeting 12 June Swindon based introduction agency The Company Company has over
The Company Company is organis- 1,200 members on its books and takes
by Ruth Sharpe, Trainee Countryside Field Qificer ing an exciting programme of social a personal approach to them. Every
Sparcells Community Wildlife Area, planned, managed and enjoyed by events for its members. The dates person who applies to join is met by
Sparcells residents . . . What? Where? Who? How? - You may well ask! and events are: coordinator Diane Willows to dis-
Many Sparcells residents are Thursday 20 June cuss their interests and needs. A lot
aware of the 'wild area down by the Jet-ski/BarBQatCotwoldWaterPark of effort is also put into organising
bridge over the river and the rail- Friday 5 July social events which help introduc-
way line. Thamesdown Borough Charity Disco and Dinner tions along.
Council, in partnership with some Tuesday 30 July So, foranybody who is unattached
Sparcells residents are now offering Jazz evening and supper and is looking for a way to make
all local people the opportunity to Wednesday 14 August contact with a group of friends, The
adopt the area as a Community Superbowl at Shaw Ridge Company Company is a good place
Wildlife Area and to plan and Friday 23 August to start. They can be contacted on
manage it to provide a better rec- Charity Disco and Dinner Swindon 487761.
reation facility and make it better for
wildlife.
This really does give local people
the chance to practically help im-
prove the local environment for the
benefit of all, to learn about conser- HELP KEEP THE UNWANTED ELEMENTS OUT!
vation, meet new people and enjoy Pictured above is Sue Talbot from
the fresh air. Stenness Close who was horrified
In the space of a few years the area oneday to see council workers about
around Sparcells has changed dra- to remove a perfectly solid foot UPVC/ALUMINIUM & HARDWOOD
WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT
matically, from quiet farmland to an bridge over the Sparcells stream.
urban area. Because so much A bit of persuasion to delay any HOME EXTENDERS & TRADITIONAL STYLE CONSERVATORIES
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countryside has been lost it is in- immediate action and a lot of tel- '
creasingly important to help and to ephone calls saw the bridge pre- UPVC MAINTENANCE FREE CLADDING,
enjoy what is remaining. served and Ruth Sharpe on her FASCIA, SOFFIT AND GUTTERING
If you would like to find out how doorstep asking if she would start a FOR GUARANTEED QUALITY AND VALUE No
you and your children can help to local conservation group. As a CALL SECURIGLAZE Obligation
Quotation
create 'Sparcells Community Wild- World Wildlife Fund for Nature & Advice
life Area' please come along to the member, Sue decided to think local T (0793) 771288
public meeting at Sparcells commu- and get involved.
nity centre on Wednesday 12Juneat She's hoping that many more
7pm, and bring your friends. If you Sparcells resident's will agree with
cannot make the meetingand would her that the wildlife area is worth
still like to help, ring the River Ray restoring and protecting, and will MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN
Countryside Officeon693787ex 159. come to the meeting on 12 June.
STAY COOL IN THE MIDDAY SUN
Sparcells Open Air Fun Day
On Sunday 23 June there will be a family fun afternoon at the wildlife area WITH:
by the stream where there will be childrens environmental games, walks
and a barbecue (bring your own food) - See you there.

Five gardens to visit over the summer
Claire Beaton suggests five gardens close to Swindon which are worth a visit
It is a warm, sunny Sunday, you 3. Sezincote on 30 June.
want to get out in the fresh air.. why Something different is hidden here,
not visit one of the amazing gardens in the middle of the Cotswolds, SW
that are open just for the day under of Moreton -in-Marsh along the A44.
the National Gardens Scheme. The water garden is an exotic forest
The following are gardens I plan stream overlooked by an off-spring
tovisit. Allareopenbetween2.00pm of Brighton Pavilion.
and 6.00pm and charge between 4. Cirencester Gardens. In more
£1.50 and £2 for adults, £1 for chil- urban surrounding are 5 gardens in
dren (or admit them free of charge). Cirencester that are opening on 14
1. Barnsley House on Saturday I July. If you thought your garden too
June. On that date I reckon the small to bother with, come and see
laburnum walk will be in full blos- what romantic oases of calm these
som. There are so many ideas on gardens are. LUXAFLEX®CONSERVATORY BLINDS
show in this garden, it just must be 5. West Kington Gardens. 8 miles
visited. NE of Cirencesteron A433/ NNW of Chippenham, there are 2 For free advice and a home visit contact
B4425. gardens open on 8 September. By
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2. Poulton Gardens. Again close September, all the perennials will be QCOTTPEGE I
to Cirencester, this time on the A417, overflowing theirbeds and tubs and
INTERIORS & SOFT FURNISHERS
this village has organised 7 of its the golden sunlight will make their ( 3
gardens to open on 16 June. They colours glow. Absolute magic.
should be colourful with roses and 71 Manchester Road, Swindon, Wilts SN1 2AJ
clematis coming into their own and
. Open 6 Days a Week
the border plants in full flower. Tel: (0793) 511535