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Letters to The Link HANDMADE FIREPLACES

Letters should be sent by 16th of the month to The Link IN BRICK OR STONE
13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8P0
Profesionally built to
Call for bye-election continue to represent them. your exact requirements.
From S Mitchell, Moresby Close, A bye-election should be called Free design service.
Westlea and the democratic process should
I read with interest Councillor Alan be allowed to take its course to de- Tel: Swindon 535291
Winn-ill's explanation for changing cide the outcome. Otherwise we
his political allegiance. risk a situation where a politician is
Whilstl accept his mason forwant- elected wearing one 'political hat' L.E. AL4ER PB PLUMBING
ing to change I would have greater only to change it once he has been
respect for him if he let the electorate elected. That can't be allowed to LOCAL HEATING SERVICES
decide whether they wish him to happen. • Boilers Serviced
PLUMBING • Pump
Danger from cyclists from a cannon on the 'wrong' side & Fitting Service
From C C Holland, Hillyard Close, of the exit bend - I'm ready for that • Water
Grange Park one now. GAS INSTALLER Softeners
May I make an appeal to cyclists Or the otherwise intelligent look- Fitted
using the cycle/ pedestrian ways ing individual similarly mounted C.O.R.G.I.registered • Washing
around the area in the early morn- who short cuts a blind corner at "From tap re-seating Machines and
ing to take more care especially at Shaw Ridge as though he is the only to whole house heating" Dishwashers Installed
blind corners and underpasses. person out and about in West Swin- Showers installed at
As a cyclist myself I have had don. I know of one person who has Tel: (0793)
several near misses with other cy- actually been knocked off his bike in reasonable prices
clists who seem to be totally una- collision with such a negligent indi- Tel: 538901 642995
ware of the possibility that other vidual sustaining considerable in-
cyclists also use these paths or that juries in the process.
the normal rule of the road, keeping The cycleways should be a safe
to the left, would be sensible to ap- and pleasant facility for traversing •:•
ply. the area without having to mix it
Such instances to illustrate my with motor vehicles, but the inevita-
case would be the mountain bike ble spoilers who seem to be every- Diamond
rider, they nearly all are these days, where these days, are making cy-
who hurtles down the 'Dick Lovatt' clingon ordinary roads less hazard-
underpass and emerges like a shot ous than on the cycleways. Televison
Sales & Service
Thanks 1 Thanks 2
From Mrs I Piatek and Mrs S From V Hemmens, Group Organiser We have the Not just a Garden
C
Gardiner, Jack & Jill Toddlers, Toot hill NSPCC, Common Platt, Purton cutting edge on
We would like to express our thanks I would like to thank all the people reconditioned Centre - more a
to the following companies who who helped in the recent House to
donated prizes for the raffle at our House Collection for the NSPCC. TVs and Videos gardeners' paradise
summer bazaar on 17 May. They Particularly in the areas of Nine
are: Swindon Decorators, MGM Cin- Elms, Roughmoor, Middleleaze, 20/22" COLOUR TVs where you can buy unusual
ema, Crockers, Cairos Nightclub, Ramleaze and Shaw. FROM £79 and hard to find varieties of
Early Learning Centre, Anchor Despite fewer collectors this year, Fruit Trees, Bedding Plants,
Foods and S & W Infla tables. We we still managed to raise £1,053.79 VIDEOS FROM £99 Herbaceous Perennials,
would also like to thank all the mums which will be put to good use. Geraniums Fuschias, Roses,
who baked cakes, donated items for I amvery pleased that peoplegave All carry a 6 month Hanging Baskets, Trees,
the tombola and those who helped so generously, even though we Shrubs, Alpines,
on the day and to everyone for buy- clashed with several other charities guarantee Heathers and Conifers
ing raffle tickets. We raised £88.50 collecting at the same time. and get expert advice from
for the group. Open Mon - Sat
Also we would like to thank all Thanks 3 9am - 6pm the people who grow them
themums who took part in ourspon- From Mrs C Bell, Hanson Close, Shaw Grange Farm Nurseries
sored walk on 21 April and those I would like to thank the lady who 44 BSS House, Unit 22 Haydon End Lane
who donated money instead. We dropped a bag of toys into Jellytots Entrance off Lady Lane and
raised £92.80 which was used for Playgroup on2l May. I didn't have Cheney Manor,
our summer day trip to Lacock Gar- Westfield Way, Haydon Wick
the chance to say 'Thank you'. Swindon
dens on 16 June. © Swindon 721221
The toys were greatly appreci-
ated by thechildren. Thankyou very (0793) 497591 OPEN DAILY
much.
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Lineage ads cost £3.50 per single offered for information leading to Ford motor racing
column centimetre inc. VAT. Cash recovery of skateboard stolen from at Thruxton Circuit. Day at • Same Day Service
with advert to The Link, 13 Castle garage in Castle Dore, Freshbrook the Ian Taylor Motor Racing • Guaranteed
Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon in mid-June. Repairs
Yellow, red and black Hosai board School for sale. Choice of For a friendly,
Clothing Alterations & Repairs dates between July & helpful service, call
Tel: 872096 with yellow axles and wheels. Black November. £40.
grip tape covering on top in two J. Martin • Tel: 694930
Mrs White, Freshbrook
sections. Tel: 872282. Tel: 871793 I Ainwick, Toothill