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AT YOUR LIBRARY 9
More books wanted say library users
Christine Owen responds
If you look through the comment ments and will do my best to im- INTEREST
books in most libraries in Swindon prove the stock, but I cannot work
you will find that one of the most miracles I'm afraid.
common requests is for more books Don't forget that the whole of the RATES DOWN
on the writer's favourite subject. We county library service stock is avail-
have been asked recently for more able foryou through our interlibrary
teenage books, more books on geog- loan system and you can request
raphy, music, biology, accounting any book for a 50p charge.
and commerce, science fiction and Just to show that despite all I've F7 -14 14111/ 11/0
fantasy, atlases and so on. said we do have lots of new books,
Whilst we are always interested here is a selection of our recent arriv-
to know what our readers want, it is als. For those interested in military CAN WE HELP YOU
impossible for us to buy more books matters we have two 'inside stories
in every subject. of army life'. 'Storm Command. a MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE?
As you probably know the library personal account of the Gulf War' by
is run by the County Council and General Sir Peter de la Billiere is
paid for by a combination of your described as 'a fascinating revela- Whether you are moving house or
local tax and government grants. tory chronicle of war from the allied thinking of re-mortgaging
You don't need to be a genius to nerve centre' and 'a portrait of an
realise that the library is, therefore, exceptional commander in action'. your present property,
limited in the money it has avail- It is a readable account of the Gulf
able; if we buy more books for one War and should be irresistible to we may be able to help you.
section we buy less for another. those who enjoy war books. Simi-
Every librarian has to balance their larly The Quiet Soldier' by Adam We have special discounts available
allocation of money very carefully Ballinger is a personal account of the
to allow them to buy as wide a vari- gruelling SAS selection course and NOW for First Time Buyers!!
ety of books as possible to satisfy the the effect it has on those who put
varied demands people make onus. themselves through it. This is also a
We are often aware of sections of compelling read which will be very We can arrange fixed rate mortgages
stock which require improvement popular in the library. at very competitive rates
and readers comments will reinforce Next a book which I am going to
our knowledge, but it is not always recommend to a MrJ Major and Mr e.g. 7.25% for 2 years or 8.25% for 5 years
possible to do very much about the N Lamont, 'Understanding the
problem in the short term. I am economy' by Andrew Dunnett. This We can also arrange new loans
always interested to read your corn- is a detailed and up to date study of at a variable rate of 6.55% with no deferral
how the economy works. It is not an
easy read, but would probably be of interest (discounted rate which is 2% below
very useful bedtime reading for our the base rate of 8.55% for 12 months),
confused leaders.
For those in search of an escape subject to status, e.g. a mortgage of £50,000
from the economy and its tribula- could cost £231.98 per month at 6.55%.
tions we have a new guidebook to
the Caribbean Islands in theTravel- There are NO HIDDEN CLAUSES!
lers World series recommended by
Thomas Cook. It covers all the is-
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lands, and there are a lot of them, You tell us what your requirements are
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giving information about customs, and we will try to provide the arrangements
ter & currency, health and places to stay to suit your individual needs.
as well as guides to places of inter-
NEW KITCHENS, est. We have also had a lot of new Swindon 873369 (2 lines)
BUILT IN COMPUTER novels recently so if you have been
looking for something different to
WORKSTATIONS read, do call in and have a look. .74ansfielcl Ti3egbie 2ssociaie,s
(for home or office), I have just put our Christmas
books on display, and by the time wish everybody in "West cSinc1on
CARPENTRY & ALL you read this the festive season will
TYPES OF JOINERY be almost upon us. a Very 'happy Christmas
Christmas Closure
•. All units supplied rigid The library will close at 1pm on Mansfield
+ Solid wood doors Wednesday 23 December and will
not open again until 9.30am on Sat- Begbie
+ Replacement doors fitted urday 2 January. We will be sealing MTBfl
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+ Windows, doors and AocaIe
tion, so you will not be able to return
furniture made to your books during this period. No books
specifications will be stamped due for return when MORTGAGE
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•. Free consultation without library is closed. "Mansfield Begbie Associates represents only
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all our readers a very happy Christmas
Telephone PhD Barrett on and a peaceful New Year from all of us REMEMBER: YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP
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ing you 1993.