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Letters should be sent by 16th of the month to the address on page 2.
MOBILE
Rude chemist
From Catherine Baker, Grange Park MECHANIC PFS
Towards the end of the summer of the items they wanted.
holidays, my twindaughters Angela On their return to Jayne's home, WE COME TO YOU SECURITY
and Lisa and a friend Jayne went to they expressed their upset and dis- Non-Starts • Servicing • Tuning SYSTEMS
Coopers Chemist at the West Swin- appointment to Jayne's mum, Mrs • M.O.T. Work • Breakdowns
don Centre to buy some items of Curtis, who promptly got on the • Electrical Faults INSTALLATION &
make-up. phone to the chemist. The pharma- • Clutches fitted MAINTENANCE OF
As they were testing some out cist answered and Mrs Curtis had
they were told to stop messing the telephone put down on her. Mrs INTRUDER-FIRE
around and leave the shop quickly. Curtis was livid, so we both went to ALARM SYSTEMS
They wereupsetbecausethey hadn't Cooper's to talk to her in person.
bought the make-up they had gone She was extremely rude and un- No Garage Prices or Waiting 74 Victoria Road, Swindon
in to buy. They did leave, but at- helpful, refused to give her name or Tel: (0793) 642792
tempted to try again later, and ex- the name of her superiors. Please Telephone
actly the same thing happened, al- Has anybody else had the same or 876211 ANYTIME NACOSS Approved Installer Intruder Alarm
though theydid manage tobuy some similar experiences?
The noisy Wiltshire Festival
From Mrs S White, Yarmouth Close, Toothill PORTMAN
Whilst many people enjoyed thelate- force the agreed 10.30pm finish. ESTATE AGENTS
night concerts at the Wiltshire Festi- We fully support the idea of de-
val over the Bank Holiday week- velopinga cultural event of this kind & Property Managers
end, there were many others, resi- and we enjoyed what we saw of the
dents of West Swindon, who were Festival during the day.
not so appreciative. However it is quite unacceptable Urgently require properties
I wonder whether the organisers to hold loud open-air concerts in the
or Thamesdown Council, who al- evening so close to to one of the to sell or rent within
lowed the concerts to be staged in town's largest residential areas.
Lydiard Park, spared a thought for Concerts should be sited well away West Swindon
those of us trying to get some sleep? from homes or in an existing en-
We live a mile away from the closed facility like the Link Centre. Call Dave Rogers or Carol Bowman
park, but the noise was so loud that Complaints should be addressed on 617417
we were kept awake, and on Sun- to The Manager, Arts and Recrea-
Portman Estate Agents & Property Managers
day night until 11.40pm. The Envi- tion Department, Thamesdown Bor- 21/22 Commercial Road, Swindon
ronmental Health Department ough Council, Euclid Street, Swin-
seemed unwilling or unable to en- don and to your local councillor.
NEW WORLD 0
Wartime site
From Alan Thinthorpe, Kirkstall Close, Toothill
Does anyone know of the position using rocket launchers that cost Cl 0
of the war time anti aircraft gun site each to make. Double Glazed UPVC Windows

located near Whitehill Farm, oppo- There is one site in the Swindon
site Oliver Tomkins School on area complete with concrete gun pits, Sample prices (include fitting and VAT):
Beaumaris Road, Toothill. Front/Back Door (Safety Glass) 2.1 m x .9m
predictor pits etc. The Toothill site
£400
It was manned by 337Royal Artil- has been seen on aerial photographs.

£200
lery Heavy Battery in the early part If anybody can help, pleasephone Bedroom Window 1.2m x .9m
£116
of the war and later by ATS units Alan on 432316. W.C. Frosted Glass Window .6m x .9m
Locking Handles Included • 10 year guarantee
International Women & Toddlers get together
Melba Sheffield writes: Kitchens
This group is open to all women of all ages and all nationalities. Come and Prices for units shown below (include VAT)
join us on a Tuesday afternoon at the Link Centre between 1pm and 3pm, Solid Oak Trimmed Door Cabinets
£425
fora variety of activities. Meet new people, bringyour ideas and share your Solid Pine Door Cabinets
£783
culture with us. A creche is available during some sessions. For further
details contact Melba on 870019 or Marylou on 849313. Oak door Cabinets £5 19
Our programme for the autumn is as follows: 0
5 Oct German cookery with Nicola Door Only
12 Oct Learn the art of cross stitch with Fiona Service
19 Oct Learn the basic rules of badminton and have a game
Available
26 Oct Closed for half-term
2 Nov Learn and make a dried flower arrangement with Jan Kilby Also
9 Nov Improve your badminton
16 Nov Dwhali (Hindu Festival of Light), party
23 Nov Indian cookery with Melba
Look out for our fun multi-ethnic, multi-cultural Christmas celebrations.
New World, Purton Road, Hook, Wootton Bassett
Scottish Country Dancing RING WITH YOUR WINDOW/KITCHEN SIZES AND WE
WILL QUOTE YOU OVER THE PHONE
NewBeginners Glass starts Monday4 October, 7pm -9pm Freshbrook School
Join in for a reel good time. Bring a pair of flat, flexible, soft-soled shoes, SWINDON 849949
you don't need a partner, it's great fun and non-fattening! More details
from the Adult Education Organiser, Greendown School, tel: 871413 Showroom open: Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm • Sat/Sun I Oam - 5pm ru