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The Link Magazine . May 1995
Changes at Lydiard Park ROTTEN WOOD?
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Countryside Ranger Michael Lilley writes
I'm writing this after a rather cold and miserable Easter wondering PEELING PAINT?
where you all were. a!//rc/aefe .TPrices DRIPPING GUTTERS?
Over the winter there have been Templars Firs, Wootton Bassett.
many changes. Our 'sleeping po- On Sunday 4 June from 2pm to SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER SOLUTION
licemen on the Hook Street access 3pm there will be an 'introduction Full Leg Wax with
road have been reduced in height. to orienteering' meeting at the visi- bikini line £14 Maintenance free
The green gate on the road be- tor centre. UPVC fascia boards
tween the visitor centre and the We have three large shows in Bridal/Special Occasion cladding & guttering

house hasbeen re-sited. The house May. Bank Holiday Monday 8 Make-up £15 Expertly fitted
itself is covered in scaffolding. May, 1030am - 530pm, sees the Eyelash Tinting £4.55
The conversion of part of our welcome return to Lydiard of the at DIY prices
workshop into a new interpreta- Lions Mayday Fayre with a wide TEL: GREENMEADM' BEAUTY FREE SURVEY
tion room is nearly complete. We range of activities and displays for (01793) 612931
are putting finishing touches to all the family. NO DEPOSIT
various displays and interactive On Sunday 28 and Monday 29 Free consultation & advice WORK IT OUT YOURSELF
games for this room. May the Living Heritage Country
The cafe is under new manage- Show returns, highlighting aspects 20' fascia board fitted £50
ment. After 10 years we have had of country life through displays, !: Wedding' 20' fascia &
to say a fond farewell to Ross and arena events, quality crafts and gutter fitted £115
June Woolford. We all wish them demonstrations. Photography 20' fascia, soffit
good luck in the future. For those of you interested in & gutter £175
Talking of food and the sum- traditional country crafts and ru- at competitive prices 20' fascia & soffit £110
mer, the barbecues will only avail- ral ways of life come to our 'Crafty (prices correct at time of publication)
able between 1pm - 5pm this year. Village' on Sunday 14 May, lOam Free, no obligation home visits
Please book early as we are not - 4pm. This is Thamesdown's to view samples and albums
always in the visitor centre because Countryside Rangers' showcase of
of the nature of our work various practical and fun country For a helpful, friendly,
One of our duties that take us crafts and environmental activi- professional service contact
away from the visitor centre and ties. It is being held in the walled PETER TAYLOR
sometimes the park is the running garden and there will be wet
of events and guided walks. We weather cover. Entrance cost is Social & Commercial Photographer For a FREE QUOTE
have a packed month ahead. On 50p with a small additional charge on Swindon 693089
Saturday 20 May there is a walk for a few activities. (Brochure available) Tel: 827494 anytime
along the old canal at Wootton For further information please
Bassett, from 1pm to 4pm. Meet at phone us on 771419.
'New look' for Lydiard house
Sarah Finch-Crisp Lydiard House reports on work taking place AA Appointed
Easter Saturday saw the arrival of
a 65 tonne crane which lifted pre- JL
viously made scaffolding beams R.V.O'E
above the roof from where they Wr
were gently lowered and secured AUTO GROUP LTD
by a team of eighteen scoffolders.
This was the only day when the Hawksworth Industrial Estate, Swindon
re-roofing programme actually
prevented the public from visiting SWINDON'S LEADING
the house - we closed in the inter-
ests of publicsafety. Since then a AUTO CENTRE
corrugated tin roof has been laid
above the original roof, ready to VEHICLE ALARM SPECIALISTS
protect the building as the old stone
tiles and slates are stripped away. COBRA • FOXGUARD • GEMINI • AUTOJACK
Apart from this one interrup- V.S.I.B. Accredited Installer & S.S. Pact
tion it is business as usual in the Insurance Approved - Reduces Premiums
house and gift shop with a surge of
visitor numbers over the Easter Sarah Finch-Crisp outside the house Full Advice, Installation and Tuition
period. Entering the house via a Meanwhile behind the scenes
tunnel has proved popular! our appeals for information about rvos ( Phone 616688 (
There are always quizzes and Lydiard Park Camp in the 1950s
RADIO/CASSETTE/CD EXPERTS
mystery trails available for chil- brought a tremendous response ASK ABOUT ELECTRIC WINDOW KITS
dren and families at the house. from local people.
Our next special children's holi- The camp invokes happy memo- R.V.S. AUTOPARTS 514455
day activity, Time Tunnel, will be ries of a friendly community where
held during half term, Saturday 27 you relied on neighbours and crime R.V.S. DIESEL 421166
May - Sunday 4 June. Time Tun- was virtually non-existent. An iso- R.V.S. ELECTRICAL 616688
nel can be played throughout our lated spot in those days where the
opening hours and costs £1, which cry of foxes, crows and hooting of R.V.S. GARAGE 613448
includes junior admission charge. owls alarmed many a town dweller Please call in or phone the above direct lines for personal
Normal admission charges to the on first coming out here. assistance and advice • Open 7 days a week
house are: adult 60p, junior and The exhibition opens in early RELIABILITY • VALUE • SERVICE
Gold Card admission 25p July and will run for 5 months.