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FRESHBROOK & GRANGE PARK 5
Escape from electric blanket fire SECONDHAND BOOK SALE Facechoice
Saturday 12 March, 2pm
Freshbrook Community Centre
There was a lucky escape for ninety Admission free. Bargains galore
year old Ivor Thomas from Donations welcome, phone 872450 Pharmacy
Charlgrove Field, Freshbrook when Freshbrook
his electric blanket caught fire un- CRAFT FAIR
der him on 2 February. Saturday 26 March, 10am - Noon Village Centre
He managed to get out of bed and Freshbrook School Tel: 870226
telephone his daughter to raise the Stalls £5. To book phone 873645
alarm. His son in law Alun or 612955 Opening Times:
Mainwaring rushed over from Organised by Friends of Freshbrook
Westlea, closely followed by three School Monday - Friday
fire appliances from Westlea Station JUMBLE SALE 9am- 1pm
and two police cars. Saturday 26 March, 2pm 2.l5pm-opm
The fire was quickly contained Freshbrook Community Centre
within Mr Thomas's bedroom and 20p admission Saturday
he was treated by paramedics for Donations welcome, phone 872450 9am- 12noon
smoke inhalation before being taken In aid of GWR Drum Majorettes
to PMI-I by ambulance.
LeadingFiremanJefferies, reflect-
ing on the number of fatalities from
fire caused by electric blankets in Westlea fireman Steve Field and Paul VISITING
the Swindon area during recent Jarmeyhold up the remains of the elec-
months, said users should not sleep I',: Drawings
tric blanket above what was left of Mr
with them turned on. He also said Thomas' ruined mattress CHIROPODIST Local Authority
they should be checked regularly Approvals
for broken wires and damage. law was very lucky to have woken + Independent
Mr Mainwaring said his father in in enough time to escape the flames. Dianne C Howard Advice
+ Kitchen Design
M.SSCH.,M.B.CH.A + Domestic
Risking life and limb under the lollipop Extensions &
Alterations a
Nearly everybody likes Jane Knight, one of the lollipop ladies outside Speciality
Freshbrook School (seen below supervising children crossing Worsley Road). Telephone
+ Personal Service
But for all the smiles and greet- ers have ignored her on several oc- (0793) - 850089
ings she receives and gives while casions since she started the job in Carolyn Phillippo BA (Arch)
Swindon 616605
supervising a safe crossing, she daily April and driven right by her out-
risks serious injury every time she stretched arms as she attempts to
steps into Worsley Road. Car driv- stop the traffic.
"The first one just kept ongoing,"
said Jane. "It was a good introduc- zc FtiiIlp Stcne
tion to the job. The second gave way
to me, then started off as I turned to Fainter
walk to the pavement; he nearly had RIDGE WA Y Eeciratcr
my toes that time." PROPERTIES
"The third at the end of October
was a ladywho was too busy talking Ptvpeny Management For a high standard
to a friend who had jumped into her 14 years) of work
car just down the road. She just References available
didn't see me standing in the road Houses urgently required
helping a mother and child cross. for professional tenants Telephone now for a
She didn't say sorry either."
"Most drivers respect the job I Specialists in FREE estimate.
have to do, but it makes me so angry high quality lettings Tel: 870515 or
that a few ignore the obvious fact
that there's a school and lots of pe- Swindon (0793) 784442 Mobile 0374 - 208527
destrians around. There's a few who
tear down Worsley Road. It's as if
they were blind."
Slating/Tiling
AWA • Flat Roofing
Half price hire INDOOR BOOT MARKETS
Every Sunday 9am - 12 noon ROOFING 4%o, • uPVC Facias!
Freshbrook Community Centre is Freshbrook Community Centre Soffits!
offering special rates forprivate hire Pitches are £5 each, AND PROPERTY
of its facilities. phone 872450 or 871017 MAINTENANCE Guttering
If you hire a room, book a bar and • Fencing!
pay by the end of April, the cost of Minor Repair Work Undertaken Sheds
the room will be half the normal BINGO
EVERY SUNDAY Special Rates for Pensioners • Fireplaces
price,
So if you have a wedding, anni- Cash prizes For a Friendly, Local Service • Painting &
versaxy,birthday oranothercelebra- Freshbrook Community Centre Telephone John Decorating
tion coming up later in the year, you 20p admission • Home
could save a lot of money by book- Doors 7pm. Eyes down 7.40pm (0793) 790030 or Improvements
ing and paying early. Refreshments & raffle at interval (0860) 916790 •
• For more information, call 871017 For more information, Artexing & Coving
between 10am and 4pm weekdays. telephone 872450