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Playground objections ------------- IW
A proposed playground got the big ignoring the needs of the children of
thumbs down when twenty-five the neighbourhood. "I'm afraid the Itfs
Middleleaze residents turned up at 'NIMBY (Not in my back yard)' ten- Time
a public meeting on 28 May to object dency has reared its head again," he
to localcoundillors and officers from said. "This play area has long been
Thamesdown Council. planned because the council recog-
in the centre of Middleleaze Parkway to go. Indeed it is being paid for by to 1%ake
The scheme for a large play area nises that children need somewhere
will include many of the features Wimpys, who built many of the sur-
and equipment found in children's rounding houses."
play areas throughout West Swin- He said that aspects to the project
don, but the residents cia im they did such as the aerial walkway need yoUr Move
not know a play area was to be built further discussion, but the total re-
when they bought their houses. jection of the plans was unrepre-
They say the area is over-provided sentative and unacceptable.
with such facilities. Also in attendance was Coun. Current Trends show that
Howeverlocalcouncillor Maurice Linda Day who said further consul-
Fanning has accused the residents tations would take place with other interest rates are likely to rise.
of orchestrating theirobjections and Middleleaze residents.
Take advantage of the
Sparcells wants kids play area lower fixed interest rates
Parents and children in Sparcells
have been complaining to Thames- available now.
down Council about the lack of a
decent play space in their area, when
every other part of West Swindon is Whether you are moving house or thinking
well provided for with play parks. of re-mortgaging your present property,
The Council policy is to provide a we may be able to help you.
play area within 400 metres of every
house in the area and the Sparcells
play area was programmed for con- We have special discounts available NOW
struction last year. However the for First Time Buyers!!
Council has stated that spending
cut backs mean it will not be built We can arrange fixed rate mortgages
'until funds are available.' at very competitive rates
Local dad Trevor Day said, "We
recognise that there are financial e.g. 6.25% for 2 years or 7.7% for 5 years
difficulties, but there is nothing up Sparcells residents up to their knees in
here for local children. The grass on long grass We can also arrange new loans
the field where the play area is to be at a variable rate of 5.99% with no deferral
built is three feet high. The Council
seem to be working on a priority list Any Old Trikes? interest (discounted rate which is 2% below
made up a few years ago. They Do you have an old trike that is the base rate of 7.99% for 12 months),
should look at it again and see where cluttering up your garage? Have
the needs are greatest." your own children outgrown their ubject to status, e.g. a mortgage of £50,000
Teenager Cohn White said he ride-on toys? If so, Lower Shaw could cost £212.14 per month at 5.99%.
would like to see the grass cut and FarmKindergartenis in need of such
some posts erected so young people equipment at play time, and would There are NO HIDDEN CLAUSES!
can play football, but he pointed out be most grateful for any donations
the problems that can arise. "We in reasonable repair.
had our picture in The Link two years Please phone Andrea Hirsch on You tell us what your requirements are
ago asking dog owners to stop dogs 771080 if you can help. and we will try to provide the arrangements
fouling where we play football." to suit your individual needs.
Cohn's mum Jane said she had
received a letter from Thamesdown Poster design wanted
landscape department saying the Shaw Residents' Association are of- Swindon 873369 (2 lines)
grass on the field will be cut on a fering a £5 voucher to a youngster
one-off basis. "Cutting the grass aged eleven or over who designs a
once this summer is not good poster promoting their Fun Day on Mansfield
enough. They will leave it looking 4 September which starts at 2pm.
like a hay field and the grass will The Day at Shaw Village Centre Begbie
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grow again in no time at all." has a Victorian Theme and will be Associates
Localcouncillor Maurice Fanning opened by Queen Victoria herself. / A5.ocate5
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agreed with the obvious need for a There will be carriage and pony
play area and looked forward to the rides, a bouncy castle, roundabout MORTGAGE
day when it could be built. He said and swing boats, many stalls and a
he would raise the need fora greater carboot sale, raffle and refreshments. & INSURANCE SERVICES
grass cutting commitment. "The Admission is free.
grass maintenance programme has The poster should be A3 in size Mansfield Begbie Associates represents only
been drastically reduced across the and should incorporate the infor- Corn hill Insurance PLC for life assurance and pension business.
Cornhill PLC is a Member of Lautro."
Borough and nobody can promise mation given above. Entries should
anything. The best we can hope for be dropped into Bob Bauld, I George REMEMBER: YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP
is a hot dry summer to reduce the Tweed Gardens, Shaw Village Cen- REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT.
speed of growth." tre by 1 August. Tel: 886193. \\.