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Grandmother flies south
WES1TRN PRESSURE
Sunday 20 March saw Toothill and Thomas CookTravel putup the
grandmother Joan Hillard-Reid fly ticket at half price.
to South Africa with husband Bill to "Everybody has been so kind and
meet four grandsons she has never helpful," said Joan. "It will be lovely CLEANING
seen before. to see Kieth again and all of his
Joan met her son Kieth by her first family. Patios, Paths, Drives and Garden Walls
marriage, at Christmas, for the first She made a particular point of
time in47years. He thought she had advertising the Toothill Credit Un- Patio looking weary, a little tired and green?
been killed by wartime bombing ion. "We've borrowed £500 as Garden path a little dull, no colour to be seen?
until a chance remark led to a joyful spending money at a 1% interest
reunion. Now happily married, rate which is £30 over 12 months. With our hi-tech cleaner, we'll blast away the grime.
Kieth has four sons. Where else can you borrow money We'll bring back the colour and leave them looking fine!
Joan was sentoff fora month with at such low cost?"
the help of several local organisa- Joan and Bill travel to a country Phone Swindon 870948 now!
tions. West Swindon and Wootton where there is rising tension before
Bassett Lions bought Joan and Bill the first all race elections take place
their outward trip and a Lions Club in South Africa. She said Kieth asked
in Cape Town have paid for the them to return home before the elec-
return journey. The Ancient Order tion takes place because of possible
of Buffalos contributed some cash civil unrest. IMPORTANT DECISIONS REQUIRE
A big send off at the travel age nts,Joan and Bill Hillard-Reidwith,from left, Gloria PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
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Grange Park residents

keep an eye on Galileo plans
Householders on the west side of clean air and our children's health.
Grange Park are monitoring moves "The planners have told us that
byThamesdown Council's planning they want a lot more information
department as it prepares to con- from Galileo about these chimneys
sider a proposal by Galileo Interna- and how they are going to use the
tional to erect 6 chimneys above the gener?tors." 11 1
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level of the roof on its computer Residents who want to find out i xN 1
back-up building. about progress of discussions should It
The large blue glass and steel contact Paul or Jackie Morgan, 12 MANUFACTURERS
building on the Windmill Hill Busi- Audley Close, Grange Park. OF CUSTOM-MADE HIGH
ness Pa rk overlooks Hook Street and QUALITY LOUNGE SUITES
homes off King Henry Drive and also
houses a huge diesel generatorused Strictly ballroom RE-UPHOLSTERY SERVICE
for emergency power. Take to the dance floor at a new
For over three years residents have ballroom and Latin American class Thousands of Fabrics to choose from,
complained to Galileo of strong die- which starts on Monday 11 April at plus a choice of fillings and finishes
sel fumes at all times of the day and Oliver Tornkins School, Toothill.
night. They fear the generators will Taught by professionals Nicola FARINGDON UPHOLSTERY
be used more often, causing pollu- and Robert Grist, they aim to give
tion and health problems. newcomers the fun and enjoyment 31 PARK ROAD, FARINGDON
Over 40 households have sent in- of learning to dance in the arms of a
dividual or signed joint letters of partner. Showroom Open 7 days a week
objection to the plans. They have been dancing together Mon - Sat lOam - 5pm • Sun 1pm - 5pm
Resident Eileen Sawyer from for 14 years, competed as amateurs
Hilyard Close said, "We fear a lot and both belong to the Imperial So- Tel: 0367 — 241855
more pollution. We're fighting for ciety of Teachers of Dancing.