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The Link Magazine March 1995
Prospect opens doors for visits CALM Fun Day
£1 00,00 still needed to reach fund raising target & Balloon Race Individual Tuition
The long awaited Prospect Hos- The Hospice on Moormead Sunday 19 March All subjects - All ages
pice is holding two open week- Road, Wroughton will be open 2pm - 4pm
ends to say thank you to the peo- between lOamand 4.30pm on Sat- Churchward Site, Kemble Easter GCSE revision courses
ple of Swindon. urday and Sunday 25/26 March Drive, Rodbourne (English, French, German,
The keys of the purpose built and 1/2 April. Appointments for Maths, Spanish, Science)
hospice were handed over on Fri- a visit during March can also be Balloon launch at 2pm Full details/brochure from
day 17 February. made by calling Dorothy Smith on Displays, demonstrations, Premier Tutors (0 1793) 814354
The public appeal for £2.5 mil- 616134. kart rides, stalls, games, rides
lion, launched in July 1993, needs The first in-patients will be mov- refreshments
£100,000 and runs until the end of ing to the new building in early
March. April.
WHY GO TO A SHOP TO HAVE

Heritage in a hurry YOUR CYCLE REPAIRED?
Lottery cash bid to restore town's railway pride WHEN WE COME TO YOU SAVING YOU
A heritage centre which will cel- are working in our favour. The TIME, EFFORT & MONEY
ebrate Swindon's history as an in- railway workshop is in place. We * Free collections and delivery
dustrial powerhouse during the can show thebenefits of the lottery * No call out charge
hey-dey of the railways could be quickly if our bid is successful."
open within eighteen months. He added local businesses had * No job too large or small
The proposal by Thamesdown already been contacted and their We also supply and deliver parts and
Council to set up the centre on the support for the bid to the National BIKE accessories at very competitIve prices
site of the old Swindon railway Lottery would be sought when the DOCTOR for those who prefer to .464 r own
works was offically launched on proposal is submitted at the end of For a fast, friendly and professional service.
10 February. It will cost £4 million March. Call Phil Mitchell on Swindon 874873 or 0850 650956
to create and relies on major fund- Borough Leisure Officer John Fisher
ing from the National Lottery. left, with Museums Coordinator Julia WE NOW BUY & SELL USED BIKES
Leader of the council Tony Oldbury and Tarmac development
Mayer said Swindon had been a manager Gary Bond at the launch of
world leader in the development the Heritage Centre proposal
of railway engines and is now re- MORGAN & C I.
nowned for its growth and future
thinking.
The Heritage Centre forms part SOLICITORS
of a plan to regenerate the Swin-
don works site and will be housed
in 54,000 sq. ft. railway workshop
dating back to the 1840s. The aim
will be to give visitors the experi-
ence of what it was like inside the COMPUTERISED CONVEYANCING
works. Reconstructions of work-
shops and a railway platform plus LOW LOW FEES
displays and high-tech presenta- SWINDON (0793) 512982
tions will provide a dynamic and
exciting environment to under- OLD TOWN CHAMBERS, 119A VICTORIA ROAD, SWINDON SNI 3131
stand the major force behind FAX: (0793) 495653
present day Swindon.
Close-by will be a new factory
outlet shopping centre, restaurants
and other attractions.
Borough Leisure Officer John Sevenhampton, Ni' Highworth
Fisher said the Heritage Centre Roves Farm
would add to Swindon's national Tel: (01793) 763939
reputation in the provision of lei-
sure facilities. "This is anopportu- VISITOR
nity to make a major contribution OPENING on 11th MARCH for
to the local tourist industry.
"1 am confident that the project CENTRE
LAMBING TIME
will be successful. Many things
Southleaze
closes
2 - 5pm Wednesday to Sunday inclusive
Southleaze Sheep Farm at
Mannington roundabout will not Closed Monday & Tuesday
he reopening this season. Stuart Bottle teed the lambs and goats • Demonstrations of spinning,
and Brenda Bellwould like to thank felt-making, weaving, wool dyeing • Adventure playground
all the people who have made vis- IDN Pets corner • Granary tearoom
its to feed the animals over the last Toilets • Disabled welcome Adult £2.75
four years. 'n 111t Child £1.75
Southleaze will be restarting its FARM TRAIL opening in MAY
Sunday car boot sales from April Conc £2.25