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GREEN TENDENCIES 23

Family Fun Day in Sparcells
Cary Rpars and Paint Spraying
Sue Talbot writes: age new members to join our group.
Contrary to reports in another local Our first work day to start on creat- ee Estimates
paper, there is life at Sparcells, and ing abetter environment in Spa rcells
the newly formed Sparcells Conser- is on Sunday 29 September from Unit 12 Brindley Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon
vation Group invites everyone to lOam to 4pm - bring your wellies Ir 0793 421125 V 0860 808061
come along to a family fun day. and a packed lunch!
Due toourfickle summerweather, Details of all these events will be
it has been rearranged and will be posted on the newly erected
held on Sunday 8 September from noticeboanl at the concrete bridge. SPECIAL FAMILY OFFER
230pm by the new concrete bridge, Further information from Ruth
over the stream at Sparcells. Shame on 3787, extn. 159. TAKE A REAL BREAK!
Activities include guided walks
of the conservation area, which will ONLY £50 PER NIGHT!
be known as 'Herons Haven', and Greener tendencies
children's environment games. Swindon Friends of the Earth are A ROOM FREE FOR YOUR CHILDREN
There will be a bar-b-que so bring organising an evening on how to
your own sausages etc. adopt a greener lifestyle on 11 Sep- AND NO CHARGE
The GWR Walkathon on that day tember. FOR THE FAMILY BREAKFAST!
will pass Herons Haven, so if you 101 ways of going greener are
need a rest, stop and have a chat promised at the Friends Meeting
with us. House on Eastcott Hill, starting at Hotel Ibis Swindon
We hope this fun day will encour- 8pm.
For further information,
or to make a reservation,
Mike recycles old parts please send the coupon below
or telephone 0793 514777,
remembering to ask for ote 1 i bi s
The Special Family Offer.

Please post the coupon to: Erica Dryden, Hotel Ibis UK, 112/114 Bath Road,
Hayes, Middlesex UB3 5AL.
Name
Address
Postcode

CATCH A DAY RETURN FOR JUST

£1.40 (55p children) at

7h great \Ves tern
Mike Brewser and his olive green jeep
Anew World War II Jeep has taken Stuart tank with 60 miles on the ..Rciilviay lLlluseum
to the road, forty five years after its clock
parts were first built. Mike had hardly changed a wheel
The Jeep started out as a chassis in before starting the restoration, but
1983 and has gradually been restored over the last seven years, he has
by Mike Brewser who used to live in stripped down and rebuilt every
Toothill. Working slowly when he component. "I had always wanted
located parts, Mike has rebuilt the a jeep. They have fascinated me,"
genuine article. Apart from the elec- said Mike. "Maybe its the idea of
1.
trical system, every major part comes driving in the open air, but its defi- ll) ' i,
from Jeeps built during the war. nitely not a touring vehicle. The
The front body section is a Ford suspension is very hard and the idea
built Jeep welded to a Wileys Jeep of a 15 gallon fuel tank under the
rear end, the crankshaft is a brand drivers seat is slightly unnerving."
new 1945 model imported from the Mike's handiwork had its first Link MagazineMagazine readers can enjoy a trip around the
U.S.A., the air filter was sent over outing at the Southsea D-Day Show Great Western Railway Museum for 25p less
from the Falkland Islands and other in May, though he shuns the mili- than the normal admission price*
parts were dug up from a farmers tary dress that many enthusiasts go +
Climb on board the 'Dean Goods' locomotive
field in Devon. in for. "Rebuilding the Jeep has +
Step back in time in the Railwayman's Cottage and
The speedometer is an exception been a passionate hobby, that's all."
marvel at the original fittings and period furniture
and not genuine Jeep. Although His next project is to restore a +
wartime vintage, it comes from a trailer to accompany it. Visit 'Return to Swindon,' a major exhibition
highlighting Swindon's role in 'God's Wonderful Railway'
Help with cats Jusi CUT OUT TS COUPON AND TAKE IT TO THE MUSEUM
Open Mon - Sat 10.00- 17.00 (last admission 16.30) • Sun 14.00 - 17.00
The Wootton Bassett and District branch of the Cats Protection League is
available to help with having cats spayed and neutered. Telephone: (0793) 493189 Arts & Recreation
Call them also if you find a stray or have unwanted kittens. Contact This offer is open to individuals in groups up to a maximum BOROUGH OF
of 5 people. Offer doses 30th September 1991 ThAMESDOWN
tephanie Giles on 611170.