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April reflections Thamesdown Council
There was no truth in three stories
published in the April edition. The candidates for Toothill Ward
Sally Davies' story that Lydiard
Mansion is to be sold and turned in-
to appartments was without basis.
However we apologise to the staff Dannie Camburn Marilyn Harrison Rosemarie Saunders

of the Management Centre who Labour Party
thought their jobs were on the line. Green Party Conservative Party
Andrew Capel's story that Wilt-
shire County Council was going to
build lots of bike routes is pie in the
sky, whilst the idea that a vandal-
ised crash barrier at the Link Centre
is to be preserved as a piece of urban
art was eyewash. We look forward
to its early disappearance.

Out and About
Bowls club to set up?
Greendown Community School is
thinking of purchasing a full size
indoor bowls mat.
Bowlers are asked to write ex-
pressing their interest in using such
a facility to Mr Matthews, Head-
teacher, Greendown, Grange Park.
Fun Run to Toothill and back I've lived for the past 3 years in As the other parties chop and change Your Money, Your Vote
Toothill (having previously lived in candidates and policies to cover past As many of you may remember, I
The Holy Rood junior School 8 mile
road race and fun n.m takes place on central Swindon fbr almost 2l years). failures, the GREEN PARTY offers stood as the Conservative candidate
I am impressed by what local consistency at a time of uncertainty. in the 1990 elections in Toothill.
19 May. Old Town to Toothill and
back. Entrants should contact Terry Labour councillors have achieved. I stood last year because I sup- This year due to a Labour Coun-
Dixon on 874492. They have campaigned hard and port the view that iflocal communi- cilor's resignation, you have two
strong for the needs of all residents. ties had control over their own lives votes on May 2nd.
Discover a new walk Thamesdown Council itself has a some of the ludicrous decisions af- On May 2nd, 33 million voters
On Sunday 19 May,2pm, the Allied good record of providing services, fecting the people ofToothill Ward will have the chance to elect 12,255
Dunbar staff conservation group is and we in West Swindon benefit would have been avoided. That local councillors in 369 councils.
holding an open day along the route from these. belief has not changed, in fact over 1991 sees more council seats being
of the old Swindon to Cricklade Many issues however still need the last twelve months it has been contested than in any year since
Railway, next to West Swindon. addressing, and when elected I will reinforced as the continued eco- 1987 - with elections in every part
The voluntary group has planted be campaigning for: nomic expansion policies (supported of England and Wales except Lon-
over 2,000 trees during the last two • a proper Youth Club - not all the both by the Conservatives govern- don.
years along a path which makes a
local youth can afford the prices ment and the local Labour council), Many people will look to the May
pleasant circular walking or cycling such as those at Shaw Leisure Park and the resulting deep recession elections as a test of national opin-
route from Westlea to Spa reells. - they need a place of their own to have come to dominate all our lives. ion. But they have a more impor-
The site is accessible to wheel- meet I have lived in Toothill for six years tant purpose. They will determine
chairs and there will be displays • more clean, safe, play areas and have therefore experienced the the quality, and the cost, of local
showing the work of the conserva- • housing repairs - I will work hard problems facing West Swindon services in the years ahead. These
tion volunteers who will be con-
to ensure all tenants receive the level residents first hand. Many of these services affect us all. Local authorities
ducting guided walks, including a
of service they want and deserve problems can be solved by provide schools for our children.
circuit of Peatmoor Lagoon. • provision for the elderly, eg an Thamesdown Borough Council if They care for millions of elderly
The path is to-be found running indoor bowls rink only the councillors had the will to people. They help to protect peo-
north of the Westmead Industrial • improved access to buildings - do so, that's why, as a GREEN ple's environment and the quality
Estate (head for the Barnfield Road giving more opportunity to disa- councillor I will work towards the of their lives.
chimney from Westlea), and south bled residents following local objectives as a prior- The Conservative Government
of Sparcells. I want to see more safe cycle ity. recognises the tremendous impor-
For more information, ring Tim routes in our area and into town, • providing footpaths along roads tance of local authorities - both for
Miller on 876555.
plus 'Park and Ride' schemes which and safe pedestrian routes to schools the work they do and for their place
Walking Book could help alleviate some traffic and shops, including crossings for in Britain's democratic system. The
Thamesdown Council Parks problems. major roads eg Corston Crescent. Government has given local au-
Service has produced a welcome Locally, Labour believes it is the • relocating council services to a thorities new responsibilities - for
booldetwhich gives straightforward right ofresidents to receive the serv- West Swindon district office. environmental protection and
guidance on twenty walks in and ices they need and want, adminis- • improving community facilities community care - because we rec-
around Swindon. Some are close- tered efficiently and as economi- in Westlea, Sparcells and Shaw. ognise council's key role in provid-
by, including the one above, others cally as possible, paid for by a system • supporting after school care ing services in accordance with local
are a car drive away. that is affordable by all. schemes fur children and providing needs.
All are described in detail, with a I look forward to representing workplace nurseries. Voters must be sure that the
map, points of interest to note and a you on Thamesdown Council. • declaring 'Green Belt' between councillors they entrust with these
convenient places for refreshment. I ask for your support - please Swindon and Wootton Bassett and tasks are the ones who will do the
Getout there and take the air with vote LABOUR on May 2nd. stopping further expansion job most efficiently and effectively.
this useful publication available at The Earth Can't Vote -You Can! Please give Jo and I your support
.95 from bookshops, the Informa- A vote for the GREEN PARTY is on May 2nd, we will be EFFI-
tionCentreand manyThamesdown a vote to support the earth (as it CIENT AND EFFECTIVE.
Councils recreation facilities. supports us), and give us all a future.
• Sculpture walk at Lydiard Park
- turn to page 17.