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The Link Magazine • October 1995
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REMOVALS LETTERS TO THE LINK
Letters should be sent by the 16th of the month to the address on page 2.
na: AM! Choosing different secondary schools

\7DIfl L\ W SKIPS From Mrs Judith Blake, Lumley Close, Grange Park
Who gives the best After reading an article in the Swin- Westlea School. Greendown was
don Evening Advertiser, 'Which my choice. Its academic results
price & service he can 1 1/2 2, 21/2, 3, 4, 5 school would you like to your child are good, its OFSTED inspection
yards capacity to go to?' on 2 September, I felt that report was excellent, and above all
Large or Small we move it all!
5 days given to fill skip I had to write my comments to that it is a warm and friendly place
-Commercial or domestic paper which were published. It where I know my son will be happy
2.3 tonne Mini-digger for hire
*Single Item to a full house would be helpful if you could print and study hard. His first few weeks
Freephone these further thoughts. at Greendown have been thor-
House clearance undertaken
0800 - 387613 Wouldn't it be wonderful if we oughly enjoyable, he really loves
• Rubbish removed at cheaper could send our children to which- it.
rates than skip hire Tel: 731610 ever school we wanted. Unfortu- I am happy with my choice as
8am - 8pm nately we're living in the 'real' Mr Doswell obviously is with his.
-Call anytime (24 hrs)
world where that is not possible So why does he have to keep
Anytime WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS and therefore our choice is lim- putting down Greendown? By
• Same Day Service ited. Most of us parents today constantly making thoughtless re-
Anyplace • Guaranteed Repairs understand this and make the best marks about Greendown, does he
• Immersion Heaters choice for our children. However, not realize that he's upsetting the
Anywhere • General Plumbing after making our choice and be- children who attend the school?
• General Electrical Installations lieving that we have chosen well I have no unkind comments to
Immediate response For a friendly, helpful service, call for our children, it is very disheart- make about Ridgeway School, in
Excellent price J. Martin. Tel: 694930 ening to constantly read in the fact I'm happy for him that his son
1 Alnwick, Toothill Evening Advertiser of Mr Doswell's won his place there. So please Mr
Telephone: opinions that Greendown is not a Doswell, be happy for us and re-
Father Christmas Suit for hire suitable school and that 'open spect our choice. And please
01793 - 828576
from Westlea Playgroup schools' are the reason for rising Evening Advertiser, when asking
Mobile: 0836 - 204105 £5 plus £5 refundable deposit crime! parents their opinions, don't be
Tel: Lyn Serrank on 870007 Both of our sons attended biased and treat all schools equally.

For Sale For Sale For Sale Wanted
Tandem Silver Cross & raincover, buggy Football boots, Puma King, excellent Colour TV, 21" Sony, remote control, Exchange - have 2 bedroom large flat in
linners £90. Maclaren Super Dreamer & condition, size 5.5, £20. Tel: 872282 teletext, stand and video shelf, very good Liden, require 2 bedroom house in West
carrycot, raincover, cosy toes, £60. 2 Ice skates, white, size 6, plus guards, condition, £110. Tel: 874126 (Freshbrook) Swindon. Tel: 870875, after 6pm
Britax car seats, matching, £40. Tel: hardly worn, £25. Tel: 726303 (Haydon Three round cane chairs with cushions, Girl's bike 3-5 years, as new. Baby sling
875665 Wick) £l5 each, will sell separately. Tel: 881809 as new, front carrying. Tel: 876474
Silver Cross 3 way combo pushchair, Raleigh Magbuster bike with stabilisers, Sharps microwave, excellent condition, Fisher Price kitchen centre or Little Tikes
aqua/peach grey stripe with boostercush- £15, metal bed guard, £5, cooker guard, 850 watts, stainless steel interior, £40 kitchen. Must be vgc, will collect and pay
ion and raincovers, excellent condition, £10. Tel: 871590 (Shaw) ono. Storage heaters (2) large and small reasonable price. Tel: 874712
£60. Tel: 725856 (1-taydon Wick) Gents grey suit, 40' £12. 2 jackets, 42" as new condition, £65 both will separate. Round table 40"-42' diameter with ped-
Concorde pram, burgundy, good condi- £10 each. 6 girls dresses, 6-9 years, as- Tel: 487766 (Toothill) estal leg. Tel: 876124
tion, with mattress, £20. Tel: 771934 sorted prices. Tefal toaster, £7. Tel: Nathan teak sideboard, very good con- Mature responsible adult required to
Playpen, wooden, vgc, £30. Mamas & 871825 (Middleleaze) dition, must be seen, £95- a bargain! Tel: walk lovable golden retriever 2 or 3 lunch
Papas baby bouncer as new, £10. Rotary drier, good condition, £5. Tel: 872541 (Westlea) times a week, Grange Park area. Tel:
Babybob 0-9 months car seat with snug, 878782 Sega Mega drive, 16 bit, 2 control pads 875129
£40. Tel: 423330 Cane 2 seater settee, floral cushions, with 6 games, excellent condition, 20 Riding hat, size 1, riding boots size 13/1,
Mothercare relay combination carrycot £40 ono. Ladies River Island dark denim months old, £120 incl insurance til Octo- riding equipment/clothes for 7 yr old girl.
with mattress and raincover, pushchair is jeans, size 14, £12 ono. Tel: 887970 ber 1996. Tel: 530518 (Toothill) Tel: 882707
frontlrearfacing, shopping tray, raincover, (Middleleaze) Canon FC 530 photo-copier, ideal for
cosytoes, mint/cloud design, as new, £100 3 piece suite, floral design with pine bits, small business, unwanted prize, still boxed House for Sale
ono. Tel: 871388 (Grange Park) 1 chair recliner plus footstall, £250 ono in RRP £599, sell £450 ono. Tel: 872136
Albion tandem pushchair complete with good condition. Tel: 871469 (Westlea) (Middleleaze) House with hairdressing salon, large
raincover and shopping tray, 18 months Wardrobes, double with built in shelves, Fish tank 36' x 18' x 12" and cabinet, garage etc in Ferndale Road. Ready
old, excellent condition, £90. Tel: 872356 wood veneer effect, £25 & £20. Tel: some accessories, £80. Carstereo speak- to start business. Price reduced for
quick sale. Nowonly51,950. Tel:
Umbrella fold baby buggywith rain cover 870336 (Grange Park) ers & amp 200w door, shelf mount, £80. 615236
vgc, £30. New Dreamland electric blan- Green bathroom fittings, Marks & Spen- Tel: 876714 (Middleleaze)
ket, single, 4 heat levels, never used, £30. cer, includes double towel rail, toothbrush
Tel: 874329 (Sparcells)
holder, toilet roll holder, mirror, wastebin, Free Private For Sale & Wanted adsi 1
Silver Cross Wayfarer pushchair with all nearly new condition, £25. Tel: 872957
carrycot, newborn wedge, rain covers and (Peatmoor) Return this form to The Link, 13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon
sunshade, vgc, £85. Tel: 882378 3 seater sofa, 2 chairs, beige 'teddybear' by 16th of the month. Entries are subject to available space and are
Paddling pool, 6ft round, flip and fill, as covers. Old, but very comfortable still, published on a first come first served basis.
new, £12 ono. TV/video cabinet, 2 draw- space needed, only £25. Tel: 876583
ers, £10 ono. Tel: 488420 (Toothill) (The Bramptons)
Girls clothes, 0-2 years, 23 dresses, 3 piece matching bedroom unit, teak,
coats, babygros, trousers, Jumpers, M & good condition, £225. Brown Balling For-
S, Boots etc, school clothes (summer). mat cooker 600x, ceramic hoo, double
Prices from 5op. Tel: 485989 before 7pm, oven, grill, excellent condition, £250. Valor
Farisa organ with stool, dual keyboard, gas fire, top of the range including hearth,
foot pedals, rhythm section, easychord, coal or log effect, immaculate condition,
perfect working orderand condition (space £250. Tel: 877870 (Peatmoor)
needed), £275 ono. Tel: 872836 Folding doors with patterned glass, v.
Football boots, Puma King, excellent attractive, in pine, brand new, never used, Tel:
condition, size 4, £15. MB Games mall £35 oiio. Tel: 871837 after 6pm
Name & Address (not for publication)
madness talking shopping game, £12. Convertible bed settee, 4 seater, beige
Casio keyboard, many extras, £30. Tel: tweed, teak arms, £65 ono, excellent con-
887304 (Sparcells) dition. Tel: 873080 (Freshbrook)