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Sparcells crime concern
Good inspection, but too many
A meeting in the Chinese Experience restaurant on 13 September called children at school
to get more Neighbourhood Watch Schemes going in Sparcells has been
hailed a success by the organisers Government school inspectors from the Office for Standards in Educa-
tion have adjudged Shaw's Salt Way primary school as having a
Eighty-five residents heard PC No more houses 'positive ethos which encourages a good level of self discipline' and
Geoff Suffolk and Inspector Andy 'provides education of sound quality.'
Tatam talk about the benefits of Residents living in Ramleaze
organising such schemes. and in The Bramptons are object- But the inspectors say the rapid sharing of existing expertise by
Organiser Michelle Loyden said ing to a plan by Standard Homes growth in the number of children providing a wider range of cul-
she and co-organiser Darren Mogg to build 20 houses on a site on attending the school over the last tural experiences for all pupils.
were very pleased by the turnout. Shaw Ridge. six years, to the present 344 pupils, Headteacher Sue Butcher said:
"We were surprised by the re- Although designated for hous- has put pressure on facilities. The "I am particularly pleased that the
sponse. It shows that Sparcells ing, residents say the site is one of school hall is too small for whole report has highlighted the very
residents are taking their security the few open spaces left within a school assemblies, while the library high quality of relationships and
seriously. Twelve new schemes densely developed area. There has to be housed in a corridor. caring atmosphere which are cen-
are planned for the near future; would be increased traffic through Five classes and the staff room are tral features of the school.
most of the 450 homes in the area Angus Close which is already too to be found in mobile classrooms. "I am proud of Salt Way - the
will be covered. narrow, and there would be in- The inspectors stated the cur- children deserve praise for their
"There has been one burglary in creased pressure on already over- riculum was broad and balanced efforts."
Sparcells since January, but 49 in crowded primary schools. and pupils are enthusiastic learn-
the adjacentbeat area of Ramleaze, Standard Homes have amended ers who make sound progress in
Nine Elms and Middleleaze. We the plans, provided for an emer- most lessons. REMOVALS
need to get all households involved gency access and reduced the pro- The quality of teaching varies
to keep an eye out for each other." posed number of houses. from very good to unsatisfactory. STORAGE
For more information on the Overall it is sound and staff set a
Sparcells Neighbourhood Watch Friends & Neighbours good example which is reflected in
Scheme, call PC Bob Rigby at the meets on Wednesdays, pupils's awareness of moral issues.
Crime Prevention Office on 507889, 2pm - 330pm There is good management and
or area policçman John Molloy on in Shaw Community Centre, financial control.
528111. Ramleaze Drive, (next to the The inspectors make several re- - EASY1VIOVE
• Inspec. Andy Tatam reviews his Doctor's surgery) commendations including strength-
12 month in charge of West Swin- All in Shaw who would like to ening the emphasis on standards of
don policing on page 25. meet others are welcome achievement, seeking to raise stand-
for tea and a chat ards in physical education and in- FREE ESTIMATES
formation technology across the HOUSEHOLD AND OFFICE MOVES
Delay open space building call school, and in numeracy among I SWINDON 871715
older pupils.
A councillor wants Thamesdown Council to delay the start of build- The quality of teaching should DISCOUNT
ing the Sparcells play area this autumn until next spring so that more be improved through a greater FOR MAGAZINE READERS
consultations can take place.
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Linda Yavuz, councillor for then approved a plan with some Choose Re al
Toothill ward which includes Spar- amendments in July, subject to
cells, wants the council to put the changes put forward by local coun-
scheme on hold until residents who cillors after meeting individual FOR IDE NAM YOUR NO OESERVIS
object to the plans get a proper residents over the summer.
hearing, and the council can ex- Coun. Yavuz told Sparcells resi- Pilkington <Glass now fitted as standard.
plain its plans more effectively. dents at the Neighbourhood Watch
In last months Link magazine, meeting on 13 September that she '30% more efficient than standard double glazing'
Sparcells resident Mirek Rejek wants further time to hear what
from Melfort Close described pub- residents have to say. "There are PP are a BSI regisIewl COIII/W83n
lic consultations by the council over obviously differences of opinion inanufacluring Qitali Y plodilcis
designs for the open space in the so we need to spend more time (II affordable prices.
middle of housing off Sparcells considering viewpoints. On this Can you afford
Drive a sham, designed to divide scheme officers have moved away NOT to calf ii?
the community. from the confrontations you get in
Thamesdown Council is going large public meetings. I want more
to spend £102,000 on planting trees information circulated to every
and shrubs and installing a tod- household so that everybody can
dler's play area, adventurous comment on the scheme."
equipment for older children, and She added that she had been (/uore I?erça/ /0?:
a tennis court sized tarmac fighting for better provision at
kickabout area. Many residents Sparcells for several years and it Windows, Doors,
say the open space is too small for was important to offer teenagers Conservatories,
the facilities proposed, with the somewhere to congregate in their
kickabout area being 30 metres own neighbourhood. fascia/guttering
from the nearest houses. Commenting at the same meet-
Residents fear teenagers from ing, Inspector Andy Tatum from
other areas will be attracted and Westlea police station said teenag- Competitive home
cause noise, vandalism and dis- ers would probably not travel to improvement
ruption from the abuse of alcohol the Sparcells open space because it loans available.
and drugs. was isolated, but drinking and WINDOWS & Please ask for ooOrts
Council officers circulated a let- drug taking did take place in play
ter with a sketch proposal in May areas elsewhere which made them CONSERVATORIES
requesting comments. The Coun- unsuitable for use by younger chil- TEL: Swindon 848775
cil's Leisure Services Committee dren the next day.