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Life is for learning %~~iaw
at Lower Shaw Farm
Toys PFS
Matt Holland says Lower Shaw Farm holds many surprises
SECURITY
Bovine beauties chewed the cud, the Climbing frames,
Hunt hopped over hedgerows and SYSTEMS
swings,trampolines, sand pits,
Connie the dog chased bunnies garden games and more INSTALLATION &
where winds Cartwright Drive now.
That was the early 80s, when Old TRY BEFORE MAINTENANCE OF
Shaw Lane was a through-mad con- INTRUDER-FIRE
necting Purton to Swindon and YOU BUY
Lower Shaw Farm was establishing ALARM SYSTEMS
itself: running courses and learning West Crudwell, ft Malmesbury 74 Victoria Road, Swindon
holidays. The Farm was called 'al- For Free TP Activity Toys
ternative' then, but really they were Tel: (0793) 642792
catalogue or appointment,
just evidence that life is for learning,
whilst shaping up to the rush of tel. 0666 577205 anytime NACOSS Approved Installer Intruder Alarms
urban development that would soon
surround it.
The bulldozers came and so did
the builders, the showhomes and FOR ALL YOUR GENERAL
soon nice new neighbours. The pea- It's time for the annual apology in BUILDING SUPPLIES
cocks watched with interest and duly The Link for the strange noises to
ALL TYPES & QUANTITIES OF SAND,
S
plucked up courage to go round be heard around the Farm.
GRAVEL, STONE, SHINGLE, CEMENT,
tapping on kitchen windows to beg It's spring, the sap is rising and PLASTER, BRICKS, BLOCKS, PLASTERBOARD, iiii
for scraps from friendly residents. the peacocks are turning to the PAVING, TOPSOIL, INSULATION MATERIALS & S
PLASTIC UNDERGROUND PIPING
The process of 'community inte- business of reproduction. Peacock FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
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gration' had begun. Soon the Farm courtship is a noisy, raucous bus- JCB & LORRY HIRE
was to hold open days to give new iness and can be disturbing for those BUILDERS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE
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GROUNDWORK CONTRACTOR
locals an opportunity to see the who have not heard them at it before.
'farm' from the inside and to dis-
cover its range of activities. writing and painting, use of herbs ROBERTS
Do you know what they are? and wholefoods, and the tricky bus i- Builders Merchants
Though primarily weekend courses ness of living and working together
they do vary considerably in nature. well. SWINDON (0793) 643744
Some are instructive comprising Other courses are seen more as Unit 7 • Bramble Close. Swindon SN2 SOW
both discussion and practical activ- informal learning holidays, includ-
ity, while also being a social get ing arts and crafts, music and dance,
together for participants. Courses yoga and massage, walking and
have dealt with subjects as wide wondering. YOUR LOCAL GARAGE DOOR
ranging as children's education, ba- In addition to its own events, the
sic building, organic gardening, 'farm' also hires out its facilities to SPECIALIST
local and national organisations.
All-Action Play Day There have been groups from the
for 5 to 14 year olds Open University, Oxfam, Interna- * Up and Over Garage Doors
Wednesday 30 March tional Voluntary Service, local supplied, fitted, repaired
Lower Shaw Farm schools, Social Services and a vari- (spare parts available)
ety of training courses. * Remote Control
The 'farm' has a full programme
Spring Fayre of courses lined up for the spring * Free Survey with
George Tweed Gardens, and summer of 1994. Details on no obligation quotation
Shaw Village Centre request. There are also regular vol-
Saturday 16 April, 2pm untary working weekends when SWINDON GARAGE DOORS
you can come and experience 'life
Stalls, raffle, tea available on the farm'. Fordetails of these and MAXWELL HOUSE, MAXWELL STREET, SWINDON
Admission lop
full programme telephone 771080. TELEPHONE: (0793) 513796

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