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The Link Magazine. December 1994 and January 1995 25
Woozel hunting in the park A.F. JEFFERIES

Everyone at Lydiard is very much looking forward to the Boxing SWINDON
Day Woozel Hunt Meet writes Steve Upton, Parks Ranger
PHOTOMARKET
Everyone at Lydiard is very much whole year. They are available
SWINDON'S OLDEST
looking forward to the Boxing Day from the Leisure Services Recep-
Woozel Hunt Meet. We have no- tion in the Civic Offices. ESTABLISHED PHOTO STORE
ticed that a number of people al- On 19 January at 7.30pm ranger ednesday & Fri PART EXCHANGE
ready have their dogs in training Mike Williams will be giving an rom 3pm onwàr' NEW & USED
for the Woozel hound race for the illustrated talk on the European EQUIPMENT
coveted golden mince pie trophy. red fox, followed by a short walk Freshbrook WIDE RANGE OF
West Oxfordshire College re- looking at their habitat and per- ommunity Ceni ACCESSORIES
cently spent 2 days staying in the haps seeing or hearing our resi- DISCOUNT PRICES
Lydiard Hostel and assisting the dent foxes. This event is suitable
rangers with conservation tasks in for children and wheelchair users. FOR EXPERT ADVICE
& PERSONAL SERVICE
the park. The college is one of The ranger team will be on duty
several groups undertaking such throughout the Christmas and RING OR CALL IN... 0793 52333
work, and we are grateful to them New Year period, and would ask 7 FARINGDON RD SWINDON
all for their help. anyone planning to land reindeer
On Monday 2 January, a guided and sleighs in the park to be ex-
walk from Lydiard Country Park tremely careful! IMPORTANT DECISIONS REQUIRE
to Purton will leave the Visitor A Merry Christmas to you all.
Centre at lOam. This seems like a
good opportunity to keep a New Ghosts PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Year resolution, so why not join us • Conveyancing • Family Law
and walk off some festive excess. in the house
The cafe at Lydiard will be open • Wills • Probate
throughout the Christmas holidays Sarah Finch-Crisp writes: • Personal Injury Claims
except Christmas Day, so those Children's Christmas holiday • Employment Matters
wanting some fresh air over the activity: The Lydiard ghost trail
holidays can also enjoy some re- A rerun of the popular ghost trail.
freshments. Solve the mysterious riddles and CARTER, READ & DOVE
We have had a number of en- discover your part of the hidden
quiries recently concerning car treasure. Activity runs during SOLICITORS
parking season tickets. A £20 per- opening hours. Cost 75p includ-
mit allows you to park at Lydiard, ing junior admission charge. Commerce House, 34/35 Commercial Road, Swindon
Coate Water and Riverside Tel: (0793) 617617
(Lechlade) Country Parks for a Attic Tours
Tickets for the Christmas tour of
the Lydiard attic sold out in record
!OTTEN WOOD? time. For those of you who were
PEELING PAINT? disappointed this time there will
be further tours in the New Year -
DRIPPING GUTTERS? watch this space!
SOLUTION A bumper year for collecting
One of the important but little
Maintenance free talked about activities at Lydiard
UPVC fascia boards Park is the growth of our collec-
cladding & guttering tions at the house. 1994 has been
an exceptionally rewarding year
Expertly fitted with over 150 historic objects col- Oj12'u1
I:P
at DIY prices lected, many of which are now on frdit(
display and others standing by for
FREE SURVEY
use in temporary exhibitions. R.V.S. Auto Group
NO DEPOSIT All the items which we collect
either originate from the house or
WORK IT OUT YOURSELF directly relate to the St John family Swindon's leading
20?fascia board fitted £50 who owned Lydiard Park and Independent Service Centre
20ifascia & much of the surrounding land.
guer fitted A big thank you to all our Customers
The dining room has benefited
£115
20 fascia, soffit from a large quantity of table sil-
&$utter £175 ver bearing the St John family crest. for your business during the last year
20fascia & soffit £110 A magnificent silver rose bowl is
(prices correct at time of publication) now also on display in the library; Happy Motoring for 1995
it was presented to Lord
Bolingbroke in 1917 by the numer-
ous tenants on his Lydiard estate. 4#td Reoteotkz
China, books, letters, photographs
and pictures have all found their Quality Costs Less a R.V.S.
way back to the house and a dis-
play of some of these can be seen in Hawksworth Industrial Estate, Swindon
the morning room.
For a FREE QUOTE Please note that the house will Garage: 613448 • Parts 514455 • Electrical: 616688• Diesel: 421166
Tel: 827494 anytime be closed on 24, 25, 26 December RELIABILITY • VALUE • SERVICE
and 2 January.