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The Link Magazine October 1992 3
Choosing a secondary school The
Once again parents of 11 year olds cused of 'scaremongering' by the BROOKHOUSE Complete
are preparing to visit secondary Head of the Joint Council for the FARM Hair& ,
schools designated to take children GCSE who says this year's results
from West Swindon. were 'accurate and valid.' Middleleaze Drive, Shaw Beauty
For the second year, The Link is But results apparently are not a Service
publishing the GCSE results from major deciding factor for many par- (0793) 874223
the three LEA schools serving this ents according to recent research. A
area, along with a commentary by school's atmosphere, ethos,care, dis- KIDS EAT FREE L E A
the headteachers. cipline and uniform are just a fewof in October & November
This information is printed on the many indicators parents look
pages 16 and 17, but as we said last for, along with their own intuition. Monday-Wednesday 5pm-8pm Unisex Hair&Beaut Salon
year, the statistics are at best a crude What is certain is that Bradon For- Saturday 12 noon-6pm
indicator of performance and at est, Greendown and Ridgeway HAPPY HOUR 5 Coleview Parade
worst, they are open to all manner Schools area!! very different in char- 5pm-6.3Opm Nythe Road
of misinterpretation. acter and history. Bitter £1 pint, Lager £1.30 pint Coleview, Stratton
The quality of the GCSE has this What we say is, use the informa- OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY Tel: 832318
year been thrown into doubt by ill tionon page 16/17carefully. There's
considered comments by the Minis- no substitute fora visit to each of the
ter for Education. He has been ac- schools and asking lots of questions.
FRENCH FOR KIDS ON SUGARING
Introducing SATURDAY MORNINGS The Natural Choice '
features Small group tuition for Hair Removal
Learning through fun
Last month The Link appeared with Songs, games, The hair is removed from the'\
a new look front page logo and in- rhymes & activities
cluded the Swindon Wide what's on root complete with the bulb.
Visual & audio-visual aids
guide. The paste is a completely natural
This month, we introduce a new 4 - 7 years 930am - 1 0.3Oam product which can be used
element to the magazine. We will be 7 - 11 years 1045am - 11 .45arr safely with no allergic reaction
running regular features on differ- £30 for 12 week session on any skin type.
ent interests. This month, on page starting 7 November After your first appointment you
18, we feature weddings and the
services that the Swindon's Wed- Greendown School will notice that the hair will be
ding Centre. Individual tuition by arrangement much finer and sparser.
In November our theme will be To book, call Eileen For more information,
Hair and Beauty. If you'd like to on 874717 call Diane on 0249 -891912
advertise a salon or beauty treat-
ment, call us now on 872282.
Toothill cub scouts have been filling
Clarkes shoe boxes with items to Toothill play area THE KITCHEN FITTER
send to children in war torn Serbia
and Croatia.. consultations
Tinned food, soap, chocolate, plas-hocolate,plas- Councillor Linda Green writes: Kitchen supply and/or
ters, toothpaste and a brush were Thamesdown Council's Leisure installation service
ters,
some of the items included, as well Services Committee is considering
as a letter from the individual box proposals forreducing maintenance * Professional installation
filler written in Serbo-Croat costs of fixed play equipment in play
Pictured above are Matthew Evans, areas, as well as reviewing safety service
Jonathan Wasylkiw,RobertKnapp, Carl recommendations. The develop- * Sensible prices
Price and Richard Corbin ment and safety of children is up-
permost in the committee's views * Worktop mitering service
Pizza bargains when taking decisions. For a reliable, efficient service
Other districts in Swindon have
Local pizza takeaway shop Piz- been reviewed, with older type
zarama, at Shaw Village Centre, is equipment removed and safety sur- TEL: (0793) 870790
making readers a very special offer faces laid in some areas. Currently
in October and November. under review are play areas in
Visit Pizzarama to collect your Toothill.
pizza and you can have any super The current policy aims to pro-
size pizza, thin crust or deep pan, vide safe play areas at250m or500m %%y. ..•...
for the regular size price. intervals meeting current standards GGLEBOX I
Look at the menu received with e.g. Health and Safety Executive,
this copy of The Link and compare National Playing Fields Association Specialists in video
the savings to be made between and British Standards.
super size and regular size. The officer's recommendation in- and TV repairs
Says Pizzarama proprietor Mike cludes removing some equipment Free home estimates
Grey, "just compare ourpriccswith and closing some of the smaller tod-
those charged by other pizza sup- dler areas to concentrate on larger All work guaranteed
pliers in the area and you'll see the areas, e.g. Toothill's Mayenden Park. Service from 8am - 9pm
savings to be made." As ward Councillors we are being
No coupon is needed. All you consulted for our local views. All NO CALL OUT CHARGE
have to do is to visit Pizzarama at interested people can either contact
Shaw Village Centre, place your meon 872247 or you can write to Pat Tel: Swindon 813485
order and you'll get a super bar- Bown at Leisure Services, Civic Of-
gain at regular price. fices, with your views.