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The Link Magazine • October 1995
Police perspective: Twelve months on EXCLUSIVE
Swindon North sub-division Inspector Andy Tatam,
reviews the last year and provides the latest information
beat officers in West Swindon Detective work on TV
Having now had the responsibil- service is moving a youth worker Look out for Westlea historian Sheila appears in ITVs
ity for the policing of West Swin- into a ground floor suite at the Sheila Mitchell, below, in her search 'Schofield's Quest' starting on Sun-
don for almost twelve months I Link Centre to prepare the ground for Hannah Lightfoot, the 18thCen- day 15 October.
felt that this would be an ideal for more comprehensive advice tury Quakeress who some believe She has been researching the
opportunity to update you on some and information facilities aimed at married King George III when he Hannah Lightfoot story for nearly
of the things that are going on. young people in the area. was Prince of Wales in 1759. 20 years and hopes to get closer to
During the last year I have met A lot of the complaints that we Hannah's fate through the pro-
many residents, at community receive from residents of the gramme.
meetings or on a one to one basis. Freshbrook and Toothill areas are Be prepared for some surprises
The feedback that has been re- in connection with general nui- plus fascinating and intriguing
ceived has been most useful in sance offence, especially the play- detective work as Phillip Schofield
planning the way that the area is ing of football in the street. and his team delve into the past
policed and in dealing with some PC Mathias, ex-Freshbrook officer, with the help of the Hannah mys-
of the problems that regularly has recently written an article ex- tery's leading researcher.
cause concern. I am conscious that plaining the situation and setting
a number of initiatives and actions out possible offences committed. Security matters
to improve life in West Swindon This is now being followed up by
are not always visible and this is PC Gardner and WPC Davey with
an excellent chance to inform you letters being sent to parents of peo-
of developments. ple committing these offences. Mighty fence
Due to unavoidable moves inter-
nally, the area officers have There's an old saying about good
changed during the last few fences makes for good neighbours.
months: To help, Minety Fencing at
Barnfield Road have created a new
WPC Debbie Davey now has re- larger fencing panel. At six and
sponsibility for policing Toothill. In November,
half feet, this unique fence will
PC Tim Gardner is covering ensure privacy and satisfy the de- The Link will be
Freshbrook and Grange Parkbeats. mand from many people. featuring security in the
John Mulloy is working in The 'Minety Max' fence panel home and in the car.
Middleleaze, Eastleaze, Nine Elms, costs £14.99 inclusive of VAT. Visit
Sparcells, The Prinnels and Old Minety, just down the road from To advertise in this feature,
Shaw. the Bamfield Road dump. call (01793) 854030.
PC Matt Bayliss has moved on leav-
ing Westlea currently unmanned.
As soon as an officer can be found WE WON'T LET
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Sgt Terry Cuss has been on other Community meetings have been Your first step? Talk to DBS. We
duties for the last twelve months held in the last three months cov- analyse the whole market, compare
but has kept in contact with the ering Grange Park and Sparcells.
rate and hidden costs, then offer an
community. He is now back and The response to these meetings was
co-ordinating the work of the area very encouraging and further dates unbiased recommendation on
officers. are now being arranged for the the best deal for you. You P)JB
To improve the situation at coming nine months to cover the can get the same unbiased
Freshbrook Centre we have been other areas in West Swindon. As a advice on all your essential lifelong
liaising with Thamesdown onset- result of the feedback one officer financial needs. With no obligation to
ting up a CCTV system. This is has been redeployed from re- buy. Simply call your local DES
now progressing and is expected sponse car duties to area duties. adviser on the number below.
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ple of months. This will help to the things going on at the moment. Abbey Meads
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