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Link magazine political correspondent Sheila Mitchell I) JANET GARRET
reveals a scandal in the making 38 HAVELOCK STREET MARKETING DIRECTOR
As the date of the General Election have to be held once the new gov- SWINDON TEL: 870108
approaches it has been revealed to ernment has been formed. Until TEL: 513701
party chiefs that due to an oversight, then however, the fifty six constitu-
many of the elected candidates will encies will not be represented in
be ineligible to take up their seat in Parliament which could have detri-
the House of Commons. mental consequences for the con- TECHNO
A leaked Government memo, due stituents concerned.
for release on 1 April, explains that The Government is hoping that WINDOWS & DOORS
under the terms of the 'Representa- the problem can be rectified and
tion of the People's Act' all candi- anyone with any information re- Style and Elegance to Compliment your Home
dates must register their intention to garding the missing nomination Replacement Windows & Doors
stand for election twenty-one days forms is requested to contact Mr OP in White or Woodgrain upvc
before the election date. However, Foallir at the House of Commons. * Individually Designed to suit
whilst all candidates complied with
this ruling some of the nomination Editors note: The General Election has your requirements
papers have been lost and this has deposed our annual April Fool competi- * Installed by Time Served Fitters
rendered their campaign and sub- tion. But this unsolicited article by * 10 Year Comprehensive Guarantee
sequent election null and void. Sheila Mitchell of Moresby Close, A FREE uPVC DOOR
Fifty six constituencies through- Westlea, author of a piece of scandal on
utthecountiy,includingSwindon, a poll tax on pets two years ago, seemed with every order over £2,000
re affected and unless the papers topical and is included in the hope of Tel: Swindon 511874
n be found another election will spreading a few smiles.
Business help wanted Trading again
taff at Greendown School is plan- Swindon's largest car boot sale reo- TOP GEAR
g two week work placements for pens for the summer on Sunday 29 L.
early 200 year 11 students, to take March at Southleaze Farm. DRIVING
lace between 14 and 25 September. The well established sale attracts
Placements of any kind will be an average of 3,000 customers each SCHOOL
onsidered. Employers who can Sunday and between 100 and 200
elp are asked to contact the place- boots. There is no limit on the space FRIENDLY PATIENT TUITION
entorganiserEric Bullion atGreen- available to sellers and a pitch costs
own on 874224. only £5 if the advertisement printed EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR
opposite is used.
Exercise for 50+ To help community and charity First Lesson - £5 only
groups fundraise, spaces are avail-
able without charge, sub ject to proof
of status. Tel: Phil Dixon
Southleaze Farm is to be found
behind the Texas Dfl' store next to on Swindon 533898
Mannington roundabout. The car
boot sale opens at 8am and closes at
1pm. Refreshments are available.
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Spot a dumper GOGG LEBOX
Eagle eyed Shaw resident Adrian
Evans, who runs AE Paving, saw Specialists in video
workers from a landscape mainte-
nance company dumping grass and TV repairs
he Golden Opprortunities Club cuttings and weeds on a strip of Free home estimates
fleets at Freshbrook Community rough ground opposite the Shaw all work guaranteed
entre on Wednesdays from Ridge Pizza Hut.
0.30am tp 11.30am. His telephone call to Thames- Service from 8am - 9pm
Jill Martin, pictured above, wants down Council's Dumping Hotline
meet any over SOs who would like resulted in the removal of the NO CALL OUT CHARGE
enjoy an hourof gentle exercise to dumped material under threat of
usic and indoor games like soft prosecution. Tel: Swindon 813485
all, table tennis and boccia. If you spot somebody dumping
ore information from theThames- illegally, telephone Geoff Davies on
own Lifestyle Unit on 693787. 526161 ext 3298.