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The Link Magazine. February 1995
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HOOVER • HOTPOINT FORD & VAUXHALL West Swindon Townswomen's Guild
Doreen Shaw writes
SPECIALIST USED SPARES Our programme for 1995 is both of social events outside our
J. PHILLIPS Hu eventful and interesting with talks monthly meetings.
on history, travel, needlework and
Ladies, if you are free on the 2nd
SERVICING archaeology to name but a few; Thursday each month between
subjects to stimulate us into think- 2pm and 4pm why not give me a
Repairs to most makes of
Huge Discounts on New Prices ingand talldngaboutwhatwehave ring on 693707 orStevie on 873567.
Washing Machines, Dryers, Trade & Volume Discounts just heard. We will be happy to tell you all
Dishwashers, Microwaves
Off the Shelf 's Cleaned ir Delivery We also have a full programme about the Guild.
and Vacuum Cleaners Postal Service
Hoover Trained QUALITY RECYCLED VEHICLE
Local Engineer PARTS: GUARANTEED First signs of spring in Lydiard Country Park
All work guaranteed Ford and Vauxhall Parts Centre Steve Upton, Senior Ranger writes
No VAT to pay Unit 4, River Ray Indus. Est. There was no doubting that the be holding a WATCH Open Day at
Barnfield Road, Swindon New Yearwas upon us atLydiard, Lydiard. There will be a wide va-
Tel: 526656 or 827804 Tel: (0793) 431821 * Fax: (0793) 513369 with the first snowdrops in flower riety of activities for children and
on New Year's Day. everyone is welcome.
Our Boxing Day Woozel Hunt The Spring and Summer edition
was enjoyed by over 100 people, of the Parks and Countryside
IMPORTANT DECISIONS REQUIRE with a particularly evasiveWoozel Events programme will be avail-
avoiding the hounds. An espe- able in early March, giving details
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE cially fine turn out of old jokes of events throughout the Borough.
were well appreciated by every- Copies will be available from the
• Conveyancing • Family Law one attending. Visitor Centre and we look for-
• Wills • Probate Sunday 5Februaiy will see mem- ward to seeing a good attendance
bers of the Lydiard Ranger team on all our guided walks and chil-
• Personal Injury Claims
assisting at the mass Tree Plant at dren and family activities.
• Employment Matters ShawTip. Between lOam and 4pm On Sunday 12 March at 2pm
there is a chance to plant your own Lydiard hosts an event titled Maps
CARTER, READ & DOVE tree and help create a new 100 acre Made Easy. An introduction to
woodland and to join in the Chi- using Ordnance Survey maps to
nese New Year festivities. help enjoy the countryside, this
SOLICITORS On Wednesday 22 February event is suitable for beginners and
Commerce House, 34/35 Commercial Road, Swindon from lOam - 1pm the Wiltshire those wishing to develop their
Trust for Nature Conservation will skills.
Tel: (0793) 617617

Lydiard as a housing estate: help needed
Sarah Finch-Crisp describes events and activities at the Lydiard House in
February, March and the summer

HK 97,,f Friday 10 February, 11am Tuesday 7 March, 7.3Opm
Guided tour of the attics
& Thursday 9 March, 2.30pm
Guided tours of the state rooms Exploring the old servants quar-
Traditionally these tours have been ters by torchlight has become one
CHINESE held in the afternoon. However of our most popular activities.
some of you have rightly pointed Tickets do sell fast and you are
out this precludes parents who recommended to purchase your
TAKE-AWAY need to pick up young children place on the tour well in advance.
from school. In future the State Tickets will be available from the
Room tours will be held alterna- House or Leisure Services recep-
West Swindon Centre 14 tively in the morning and after- tion in the Civic Offices in Euclid
noon. There is no need to book, Street from 1 February. Cost £4,
just turn up on the day. Normal includes coffee and biscuits.
Telephone orders welcome admission only (50p), tour is free. 'The Lost Estate': your help
Saturday 18 February is needed for the Summer
Opening Hours to Sunday 26 February Exhibition
(Open Bank Holidays) Children's halfterm holiday During the course of our 1994 Sum-
activities: Buster Burglar and mer Exhibition 'Lydiard Park The
(Open Bank Holiday) the young detectives WarYears', many people inquired
Monday - Saturday S Using your detectives kills join this about the use of the Lydiard Park
12noon - 2pm intriguing investigation and dis- Camp as housing in the 1950s.
cover whether Buster Burglar re-
Though no trace of the camp
(Sunday lunch closed)
ally did intend to carry away now remains, local people remem-
Monday - Sunday Lydiard's treasured antiques. Free ber the Nissan huts which pro-
5pm - 11pm magnifying glasses awarded to all vided homes for many young fami-
budding detectives. lies after the war. Are you one of
Tel: dren but experience shows that If you have any recollections of
This activity is aimed at chil- these people?
accompanying adults will become the camp either as a resident or
886871 equally involved. The activity runs visitor please do contact me at
throughout normal openinghours, Lydiard House on 770401. As last
cost per child £1, (includes normal year, this year's exhibition will be
admission charge). built around your memories.