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Letters to The Link The Link Magazine • January 1993 21
Letters should be sent by 16th of the month to the address on page 2. The Hay Diet
VISITING
Grant Maintained Status for Greendown School "Don't Mix Foods
From Steve Smith, Wentworth Park, Freshbrook
CHIROPODIST that Fight"
I write to express my hopes and Going Grant Maintained gives the
fears for my daughter's education at school the chance to show new par- Dianne C. NEW 8 WEEK COURSE
Greendown School during l993and ents that Greendown's governors Practical Demonstrations
beyond. backed by present parents have Howard Food Tasting
Well done Greendown in 1992 for taken responsibility for improving Starts 11th January 7pm-9pm
the greatly improved exam results - the school. We're not looking to Course fee £21.
better than the national and Wilt- hide behind Wiltshire Eduation M.SSCH., Reductions available
shire average, in only the second Authority. Commonweal School
year of public examinations This raises the question, 'Is there a M.B.CH.A The Mall, Old Town
This month Greendown parents future with Wiltshire?' Coun. Peter Bookings 491591
will decide whether the school be- Chalke, leader of Wiltshire County Telephone
comes 'self-managing' by becom- Council, gave the answer in the Swindon College
ing Grant Maintained, or whether it Evening Advertiser on 23 December. 0793 - 850089 Further info: 813493
remains under the control of Wilt- 'We do not expect to see many Jackie Habgood
shire. It's a very important decision. of the secondary schools left in
For me, the important issues as a two or three years. As an ad-
parent are: ministration we support the Tense? Under
a) Which system offers the best Government's plans for edu-
education for my children? cation. We are not actively JIL SERVICES Stress? In Pain?
b) Which system of management promoting opting out but we
offers the most stability? are assisting any school that Carpentry & Joinery REFLEXOLOGY
c) Which system offers more better applies for grant maintained CAN HELP YOU
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d) Which system is more power and decision making."
accountable to me as a parent? However, I am worried that politi- Fitted Interiors &
The facts for and against have to cally motivated activists will med- Property Maintenance
be carefully considered and infor- dle arid manipulate the facts on opt-
mation regarding both sides of the ing out for their own political ends. For personal, friendly
argument is readily available. lappeal to parents toconsiderwhat's service, contact
Unfortunately there is a lot of best for children's education and
prejudice in the West Swindon com- not to be converted by other peo- JAMFS LECKIE Therapist: Mary Walker
munity against Greendown. I be- ple's political prejudices. MBSR
lieve it is unfounded because the Let us hope that whatever the Tel: 695067
school's management and staff have outcome of the parent ballot, Tel: (0793) 770730
been working very, very hard in Greendown school can build on the
response to public criticism. After excellent improvements in 1992.
all, if you are criticised, you work I also hope that the local media,
harder to get things right. But many quick to publish negative aspects of
parents do not recognise this and the school, will also take a more
will not consider the school for their positive view. There are so many
children. good things to be reported.

Unkempt and dangerous in Freshbrook
Mr Fowler, Crawford Close, Freshbrook, Swindon WHY NOT COME AND SAMPLE OUR
What a pity that Shanhill Park be- overhanging branches, they also NEW A LA CARTE MENU IN 1993
hind Freshbrook Community Cen- have to contend with cycles being
tre has been allowed to become the ridden on the path without lights. IN COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS
run down area of West Swindon. AND ATTRACTIVE PRICES
There has been several accidents,
Thebrickpath to Cottington Close the last one was a lady walking her
is overgrown and a six foot wide dog hit by a cycle, and she needed Starters from just £1.95 * Main Courses from £6.50
path is now reduced to three. The hospital treatment. Three course table d'hote menu £9.75, inclu. coffee
main cause is some of the worst The grass area beside 78
shrub planting in thearea. Thereare Cottington Close has not been cut Deep Fried Camembert * BBQ Chicken Wings
Hawthorn bushes planted only a all summer. The diyingarea is over- Supreme of Chicken Fines Herbs * Salmon This
foot from the edge of the path, and grown with weeds and brambles.
these are now about twelve feet high. The lamp opposite the corner of Beef Bourguignon * Steaks cooked to your liking
The tarmac path to Crawford Close Elsie Hazel Court and the lamp by Excellent Vegetarian Selection
and GrangePark has got cracks in it, the tarmac path to Grange Park have
some over two inches wide, very not been lit since May, despite nu- Open from 6.30pm 7 days a week
dangerous to small children and the merous complaints to the Civic Of- Families welcome * Childrens Menu
fices and the Electricity Company.
heels of ladies' shoes.
The path in front of 78 to 86 There are four dra ins on the paths Gifts for Kids
Cottington Close floods every time in this area that are all full of rub-
it rains, because the waterdrains off bish. The drain in the car park be- Ample Free Parking
the bank onto the path and thereare hind 85 Crawford Close has been Reservations not necessary
no drains. These paths are the main blocked for months, and when it
route to the shop and school. Hotel Ibis
rains people have to wade to their
My wife recently bruised her arm cars. Delta Business Park
I've contacted all the councillors
badly after slipping on the ice at this
point in frosty weather, West Swindon
for this area and so far only Coun
Older people will not go out at Sue Bates has got back in touch to Tel: (0793) 514777 hotel ibis
night as they not only have to dodge say she'll see what she can do.