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Mirek Rejek from Melfort Close However, Thamesdown Coun- 1 Alnwick, Toothill
says he and several others living cil landscape architect Matthew
close to the open space on Sparcells Hawkins said the council had a
Drive think that the space is too long standing commitment to de- lIT (Fencing) Services Ltd
small for the range of play facili- veloping the open space and resi-
ties being proposed. dents' fears are unfounded. "We Specialist Fencing
Seven years after the first people decided to take a different ap-
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Council is going to spend £102,000 by inviting residents to contact us, Supplied and Erected
on planting trees and shrubs and rather than hold a public meeting.
installing a toddler play area, ad- There were positive and negative Telephone: (0 1285) - 8617 10
venturous equipment for older comments to the information leaf-
children, and an all weather tennis let circulated in the Spring and the
court size kick-about tarmac pitch. plans were modified before being NO NEED TO LIVE WITH HARD WATER
This is located 30 metres from put to committee in June. CONTACT:
the closest house overlooking the "The open space is a fair size F
open space. and there is enough room to cater SWINDON5MATED ,
But some residents are unhappy for younger and older children. Kinetico Block Salt Water Softeners guarantee soft water 24 hor
with the way they have been con- There are often complaints from a day. Only 19" high, non-electric, meter controlled.
sulted. "Letters and a drawing teenagers that there is nothing for Rent, lease, purchase. DIY sales & service. Salt delivered.
were circulated inviting us to visit them. Our experience elsewhere 260 Ferndale Road, Swindon. Tel: 527172
the council officers and talk to the is that they tend to use the facilities
designer," said Mirek. "No plans close to where they live and don't
were displayed locally and there move around." SWINDON MOBILITY CENTRE
was no public meeting. The lack of He said that play areas had been
facilities in the past has been frus- moved closer together, away from FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS
trating, but this scheme is overkill. housing. Items like a barbeque ELECTRIC AND MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS
The area is too small for all the had been cut out. More shrubs
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"The equipment for young chil- and there will be heavy bulb plant- * Repairs servicing accessories
dren is necessary. But we are wor- ing for Spring time colour. * Batteries supplied and fitted
ried that the hard play area in par- The Leisure Services Commit- * At your convenience
ticularis going to attract older chil- tee have agreed the plans subject
dren from outside Sparcells who to amendments put forward by * 24 hour call out
will hang around causing noise, local councillors who have the task
vandalism and disruption. of meeting individual residents Hire a machine for your holidays
"There were public meetings during the summer. Building work For emergency service telephone:
and lots of discussion about the is planned to start in the Autumn. 01367 253642 anytime
Shaw tip site development, just a Local councillor Denis Carver
few hundred yards away. But here, said the three ward representatives Office hours telephone: 01793 423484
next to where people live, the con- were discussing the revised plans Or call in at Unit 21 Axis Business Centre Westmead
sultation was designed to prevent for the open space amongst them-
residents discussing the plans to- selves. "We are formulating an
gether on site. They are nothing opinion and will let residents know
but a sham to minimise objections." our views in the near future." BURGLAR 4ICTft"h-
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Sparcells residents have a spe- Scheme coordinator Michelle
cial incentive to attend a meet- Loyden said it is important for Security Systems
ing to expand the local Neigh- residents to organise them- Installations
bourhood Watch Scheme on selves. Sparcells has a very
Wednesday 13 September. low crime rate at present, but * Upgrades Swindon
The meeting takes place at we must not be complacent.
7.30pm in the Chinese Experi- We need to get all households * Maintenance 512891
ence restaurant and will be a involved to keep an eye out for
chance to meet other residents each other before people have * Repair 24 hour service
over refreshments. to experience a break-in."
Also present will be local To help the catering, if you
councillors and police officers are going to attend the meet- Security Systems designed
to discuss how Neighbourhood ing, call Michelle on 507889 and for your peace of mind.
Watch can develop in the area. leave your details.