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WESTLEA
Cheers to another 10 years Rat runners
watch out
The ladies of the West Swindon forms of advertising, but our num- To join in the next ten years of
Townswomen's Guild celebrated bers rose quickly when we started activity with the Townswomen's People who cut through Westlea
their tenth anniversary in October to send in reports about our activi- Guild, call Stevie on 873567 or and use Westlea Drive as a rat run'
with a birthday cake at one of their ties. Now we have over 60 mem- Doreen on 693707. to the Great Western Way will be
regular monthly meetings, fol- bers and newcomers arriving all The founder members of the West in for a bumpy ride when new
lowed by a evening meal at the the time." Swindon TWG, from left, Marion traffic calming measures are intro-
Goddard Arms Hotel. The guild has speakers on a wide Pearce, Marie Mainwaring, Muriel duced early next year.
Set up by Marion Pearce from range of subjects at meetings held Jones, Ivy Prentice, Lylie Saunders Councillor Linda Yavuz reports
the Lawns, the club opened within on the second Thursday of the that Thamesdown Council will be
a few months of the Link Centre month, and a full programme of installing a new kind of plastic
opening its doors. For several years outings, social evenings and spe- hump which will force drivers to
the club had around twenty-five cial events throughout the year. slow in order to prevent damage
members, but in a tribute to The There is a members choir and the but will allow service vehicles to
Link magazine, current secretary skittles team are this year's Wilt- pass without hinderance.
Doreen Shaw said numbers began shire TWG champions. There have long been complaints
to grow when regular articles Chris Chandler will be talking about speeding cars on Westlea
started to appear. "The club was about Swindon's archaeology at Drive, particularly in the morning
small when we were using other the November meeting. when children are making their
way to school.
Other traffic modification works
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Th Big Adventure gives you peace of mind
the T-junction of Rivenhall Road.
Th e Big Adventure After School Club is open between 3pm and 6pm
throughout the week for children aged 5 to 11 in the Len Hobbs Suite Locals take over Westlea shop
at Greendown Community School. We provide:
The convenience store on the Delta increased to include food items,
* Qualified staff * Quality care * A varied activity programme
Business Park has been taken over newspapers and videos.
* Light snacks and refreshment
by John and Anne Watkins from Using Londis buying power,
To find out more and to book a place, Moresby Close, Westlea who will John Watkins says prices will be
be operating as a Londis shop. very competitive with the much
phone Tracey Bailey on (0793) 875992
A complete refit took place at larger supermarkets in the area.
or 0374 - 800617 for a Big Adventure the end of October to allow the "Comments have been favourable
information pack range of stock available tobevastly in the short time since we opened."
ENJOY SHOPPING

FOR ALL THE 'WEST' REASONS! ASDA Superstore
MARTINS Newsagents
DIXONS Electrical Retailers
BARRE1TS Shoes
MOTORSAVE Motor Accessories
ROSEBY'S Curtains & bedding
A.T. MAY'S Travel Agents
Qf THE SPORTS FACTORY Sportswear & equipment
Os Familywear
BOLLOMS Cleaners
MR. MINIT Shoe repairs/Key cutting
CROCKERS Shoes
J.D.BROWN Jewellers
COOPERS Chemists
THE BAGGAGE FACTORY Travel Goods
MORRISON & MASTERS Solicitors
TAYLORS Estate Agents
NAT WEST BANK
Chinese Take-away
HK97
FREE, EASY AND SECURE VT DOMINO'S PIZZA
ONE LEVEL PARKING HOLMES Opticians
JOB CENTRE
CHILDREN'S CRECHE PARTNERS
Hairdressing salon
40,10?o VIDEO SOLENT
• ALL WEATHER FACILITIES il LADBROKES
Turf Accountants
Fish & chips takeaway
• LOW PRICED PETROL TRAWLERMAN
WEST SWINDON HARVESTER PUB
HALIFAX Building Society
SHOPPING CENTRE DENTAL PRACTICE
Tewkesbury Way, Swindon. RED BALLOON Restaurant