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The Link Magazine. February 1994
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Campers get ready Spring's on the way at Lydiard
Half term is just around the corner With the cold dark days at the moment it's good to see the first signs of PLUMBING
and the Link Centre is ready once Spring writes Lydiard Ranger Steve Upton SERVICES
again to keep all 5-12 year olds ac- The snowdrops at Lydiard are out, complimented by outdoor activities.
tive and happy. and the daffodils are already visible. Further details are available from • Boilers
All the usual structured activities Our visitors will experience the Ruth Underhill on 493585. Serviced
will help keep you on your toes usual beautiful spectacle, although On Tuesday 15 February at 2pm • Pump Fitting
from 930am - 330pm each day. we would ask everyone to resist the the Rangers are running an event
Camp starts on Monday 14 Feb- temptation of picking the flowers. for children, called 'Legends of Service
ruary and will run until Friday 18 The open meeting for users of the Lydiard'. All our children's events • Water
February. Registration commences Park, mentioned in last month'sLink are popular and this one looks like Softeners Fitted mEJ
on Tuesday 1 February from 10am magazine was a great success. The being no exception. Children wifi be • Washing Machines &
onwards, so come on over and book opportunity to discuss the manage- using their imagination to devise a Dishwashers Installed
your space. ment of the Park was very useful for story about Lydiard to be portrayed
Cost: £5.20 per day, Gold Card all present and many positive points on a scroll. The scrolls can be exhib- Tel: (0793) 642995
holders £1.50 per day were raised. Another such meeting ited in the Visitor Centre or taken
will be held later in the year. home. It sounds like fun and every- (W. Swindon)
The first Lydiard Watch Club one is welcome.
meeting was well attended by chil-
dren who made badges, played en- Discover Lydiard Mansion
vironmental games and looked at Find out more of the history and THE VALET SERVICE
wildlife In the Park. An exciting restoration work at Lydiard Man- FOR YOUR HOME
programme of monthly meetings is sion on a guided tour of the state
planned and anyone interested rooms by the Keeper of the House
should contact the Rangers. Sarah Finch-Crisp. DECORATING
The Lydiard Ranger team sup- Gain a deeper insight into the his-
port many volunteer conservation tory of the house and the family that INSIDE OR OUT
groups, which provide a chance to once owned it with expert descrip- SPECIAL RATES FOR
get involved with practical tasks. A tions of the architectural features, PENSIONERS
meeting is to be held on 7 February furnishing and the portraits on dis-
Pictured above with Henry Cooper to discuss the future of the Ashen play. TheKeeperwill also talk about
is Lee Hogan, chosen as one of the Copse Group in Wroughton. Any- the museum workbehind the scenes Call Decor Valet
country's top ten keep fit instructors one with a pair of wellies and a few and be happy to answer questions. for a Free Estimate
to nina workout session on 16Janu- spare hours a month should contact The tour lasts about an hour and
ary at the 'Workout with the stars' Mike Williams at Lydiard. takes place at 230pm on Tuesday 22 SWINDON 824372
eventatLondon's Olympia in aid of The Park will be hosting the February. Normal admission of 50p No job too small. Personal service
mental health charity MIND. 'LearningThrough Landscapes' cel- (concs. 25p) applies, but the tour is
3,000 people sweated their way to ebration in early March. An exhibi- free. Booking is not necessary. For
£90,000 worth of sponsorship. tion in the Visitor Centre will be more information, call 770401.

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