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HAYDON WICK 9
New school start at last Jumble Sale • Thursday 2 March, 3.15pm
Moredon Infants School, Akers Way
After several years campaigning for a new school in Haydon Wick, Bric-a-brac, toys, cakes, nearly new stalls
Wiltshire County Council has at last started to build one to serve
Haydon Wick and the first stage of the Northern Development at Abbey
Meads writes Chairman of GovernorsTony Mayer. Gardeners meet again Carry a scoop say mums
The Garden Society will be dig- Mums with children at Haydon
The new primary school, to be Wick Primary School are con-
known asHaydonleigh School will gingin for the first meeting of 1995
at the Haydon Centre on Tuesday cerned about the amount of dog
provide for both infants and jun- fouling on the footpath between
iors with a target size of 240 pu- 28 February at 7.30pm. The guest
speaker is David Greetham on the Mellow Ground and the school,
pils. The school is sited off Haydon
Court Drive close to Safeway. The subject of winter shrubs. Mem- describing the journey as a night-
bers are reminded that subscrip- mare when it comes to keeping
playing field has been completed children's shoes and pushchair
with the installation of land drains tions will be due at this meeting. wheels mess free. They wish pet
and reseeding; work is now well New members are always very owners to be aware of the problem
welcome to join this friendly group
underway on the school building. and subscriptions cost just £1 a and would ask that any dog walk-
The school will be open for its first year. If you enjoy gardening and ers will 'scoop the poop'.
pupils in September 1995.
In order to get everything in want to meet new friends why not
place forthe school opening, a tem- pop along to a meeting.
porary governing body has been MAUREEN PEARSON
set up to appoint a head teacher. For under 5s near
The County Council will need to A.T.T.
rezone Haydon Wick catchment Woodhall Park TAXATION ADVISOR
areas. It is hoped that there will be • New Haydonleigh School head- Hreod Parkway Playgroup, which
some public consultation to avoid teacher Jon Swaffield, pictured meets at the school's north site For Advice and Help on
the anomalies which presently ex- above, is moving from one extreme next to Moredon Infant and Junior Personal and Business Tax
ist with Greenmeadow, Haydon to the other. After 16 years teach- Schools, has vacancies at its three Completion of Tax Returns
Wick, Rodbourne and Moredon ing in Croydon he has spent the morning and two afternoon ses- and Preparation of Accounts
schools catchments. last five and half years at Southfield sions every week.
The governors, together with the junior School, the original primary At the same venue a new Parent for the Inland Revenue
head, have much to do and face a school in Highworth which cel- or Carer and Toddler Group has 27 Holmleigh
real challenge in literally building ebrates its centenary in 1997. just started on Mondays from
up the school and setting its policy From a much altered Victorian 915am to 11 .45am for parents or Haydon Wick
for the future. They are keen to building he will be taking up the carers and children from 0-5 years Swindon SN2 3RH
hear from prospective parents who challenge of staffing and equip- old. Cost per session is £1 per Tel: (0793) 724172
may wish to join the governing ping a brand new building from family. For details about either
body at this exciting time in April. group call 721997.
Haydonleigh School's develop- He is looking for a base at present
ment. where parents can contact him in
For further information about the run up to the opening of the THE NEW MARKET HALL
the school, please contact me. Tel: new school. A letter will be circu-
722130. lated when this has been decided MARKET STREET, S INDON
*Clerk to the Governors wanted. and The Link will publish a contact
See vacancies on page 22. address and telephone number. DO YOU KNOW
WHAT'S INSIDE?
Haydon Wick place to play
Butcher • Baker Newsagent. Shoe shops . Cobblers
Haydon Wick's Tea & Tots gives parents a chance to meet each other Sports goods . Plants • Fashion • Fabrics Rugs Computer games
and for their children to do all the things they can't do at home. Nursery goods • Cards • Flowers Pet shop Tools Jewellery
The group uses a large room at the Haydon Centre every Thursday Sweets • Kitchen wear Wallpapers Watches • Books
between 2pm and 4pm where there is a lot of equipment and space to Baby Clothes • Bathroom wear • Crafts • Cafe
rush about in. Your everyday shopping and much much more
The group would like to meet any mums who want to join them. So
pop along if you want your child to sleep well on a Thursday evening. New Market Hall (just behind MacDonalds)
For more information call Carole Morphet on 725773, Carol Ashley Monday - Saturday 930am - 530pm
on 706087 or Karen Skuse on 726661.
A welcome from members of Tea & Tots at the Haydon Centre ;jL0PEfl7)o,. .
Slating/Tiling
• Flat Roofing
Ov ROOFING "I • uPVC Facias!
AND PROPERTY Soffits/
Guttering
MAINTENANCE
• Fencing!
Minor Repair Work Undertaken Sheds
Special Rates for Pensioners • Fireplaces
For a Friendly, Local Service • Painting &
Decorating
Telephone John
• Home
(0793) 790030 or
Improvements
(0860)916790 Artexing & Coving