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20 The Link Magazine e August 1995
YOU SPEND A REMOVALS A chance to make a mark
THIRD OF YOUR STORAGE Start painting with Swindon Bike Group says Ann Billingham
LIFE SLEEPING Nine years ago the Swindon Bike many others to paint a mural. It
Group decided that the bleak con-
was welcomed by everyone who
WHY NOT DO E crete retaining wall at the start of used the path and has been en-
the Old Town RailwayPath should joyed for many years.
The theme of the mural cel-
IT IN STYLE? be transformed. ebrated the construction of the
EASY1WOVE Local artist Leslie Holland work-
ing as a volunteer himself, de- cycle path by volunteers during
ofcivm Jn signed, drew, painted and helped 1980/81 and reflected the history
of the site as the former Swindon
FREE ESTIMATES Leslie Holland, 89, at work with Old Town station.
volunteers on the mural
HOUSEHOLD AND OFFICE MOVES However, the average life of a
mural is only 5 years and it was
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with some regret that late last year
DISCOUNT Swindon Bike Group decided that
FOR MAGAZINE READERS its time had come. To our delight,
Leslie welcomed the opportunity
to produce an exciting new design
with an environmental theme.
As well as our quality pine So, why not join in and help us
create a new landmark on this well
furniture and beds, we now
used bicycle and pedestrian route
stock a full range of brass - all 108 feet of it by 12 feet high.
and iron beds. ' Re-wiring, Showers Under Leslie's expert guidance,
everyone can paint!
ANTIQUES & -- Extra sockets He is at work on the mural every
Security Lighting Tuesday and Friday between
ALL PINE 4' Affordable Prices 1030am and 230pm.
4' No Call Out Fee For further information, tele-
11 Newport Street phone 692596.
Old Town, Swindon First Class Work
Tel: 520259 by Qualified Engineer Holiday bike outings
Phone Lee Swindon Bike Group has produced a pack detailing 12 cycling routes
Established in 1978 around the town, some closeby, some further afield near Marlborough
Trading in Newport Street since 1982 on Swindon 763177 and Faringdon (with help from West Swindon Publications).
A range of rides are available to suit all interests
I— from the family group to the eager off-roader.
ENTERPRISE WORKS
Purton Routes are marked on a map accompanied
(WORKSHOP FOR THE DISABLED)
Garden Machinery by a detailed description.
The pack is available for just £1 at the Swin-
Tel: 854603 don Information Centre, Regent Street.
or 770707 (alter 6pm)
Safeguard that bike
Spares *Repairs *Servicing
• Fencing & Shed Manufacturer
Overhauls to petrol & electric Having had The Link magazine's There is also a button on a wire
• Trade & Public Sales
New & used machinery for sale office bike stolen in May, we were which is a horn - useful for warn-
• Metpost Stockist
Part exchange welcome Desktop Publishing, typesetting interested when offered a trial of ing pedestrians. But somebody
Rotavator for hire & Graphic Design an alarm by an NSA salesman. disturbed the bike outside the Link
with or without operator Offset Litho Printing & Finishing This device has a sturdy bracket Centre and yanked the wire out
Lawn mowing and rough grass cutting, Contract Packaging & Assembly Work which secures the alarm perma- proving a weakness.
one off or on a regular basis Gipsr Lane Business Park, Gipsy Lane, nently to the handlebars. It's quite The alarm costs £35, a bit expen-
Swindon SN2 6DT an unusual looking thing in grey, sive but worth it if you want to
Oaklands Enterprise, Braydon Tel: (01793 616288
Nr Wootton Bassett with a large bright blue button to prevent a theft. A strong D-lock
j
L Fax: (01793) 542235 set the sounder with your own should still be the first security
code. The alarm squeeks if the purchase.
In the heart of the Great Western Community Forest bike is moved. Further movement Call NSA for the name of a local
A fun day for all the family produces a very noisy squawking. supplier on (01628 - 776044).
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fitness and health? 40,

September.... back from holidays ... back to school
time to get organised ... time to
start of a new year
lose weight ... time to get fit ... get ready for Christmas!!
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If you organise a keep-fit class or weight loss sessions,
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3.53 pm Tractor and trailer ride (May-September only) 4.30 pm Bottle feeding the animals or run a business which helps people look good and feel
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