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The Link Magazine August 1996
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POWER Heading for gold
Hard working Helene Woodham from Foxwood, Westlea is close to completing all the stages
SHOWERS needed to qualify for the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award.

* Repairs to most types Not only has the twenty year old tended lectures on the principles duties, gaining a Fire Marshall
of showers Swindon College HND Business of combustion, first aid and the Certificate during her year with
and Finance student worked her workings of the brigade and stud- the brigade.
* Electric showers installed
way up through the ranks in the ied Fire Brigade Control. Wiltshire Chief Fire Officer John
* Pumped power showers Air Cadets to the rank of cadet Helene took part in everyday Craig presented Helene with an
* Gravity showers warrant officer, she has also spent activities at Westlea station with end of project certificate at Westlea
installed the last five years achieving the Group One watch, including rou- Station on 5 July. He paid tribute
* Showers up-graded bronze and silver awards and tine drills and riding the fire en- to her commitment and expressed
working towards gold. gine to incidents. She passed a fire his pleasure that the brigade had
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS For her community service stage, safety examination, submitted a been able to help Helene achieve
Helene spent 60 hours during the detailed essay and kept a log of her her gold award.
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parents Judith and John Woodham look with the Group One watch at Westlea
by Fireman Steve Field. She at-
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The Burnt Down Tower
Katy Colley, 9, Plattes Close, Shaw reports on a serious case of vandalism
At about 6am on Monday 15 July, running away).
someone burnt a tower down in Everybody loves it at the park be-
/ the play park near Plattes Close, cause it's so much fun and there's a
Shaw using matches. Some peo- lot of things to do. The only parts
ple near the park saw what hap- of the tower left are two poles stick-
pened and called the fire brigade. ing out of the ground. I hope that
It is not known exactly who did it Thamesdown Council will build
(but some local teenagers were seen another tower for us to play in.
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The King Henry V playground in Haydon Wick has been damaged
yet again. Sgt Ken Forey from Westlea police station appeals to
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parents for help.
There have been a number of I would ask that parents report
acts of petty vandalism in Haydon any youths who appear to be dam-
Wick play areas. We have recently aging play areas by phoning Swin-
apprehended two youths who don Police on 528111. Remember
MANUFACTURERS were dealt with according to the it might be your child who is in-
OF CUSTOM-MADE HIGH criminal justice system. jured as a result of irresponsible
QUALITY LOUNGE SUITES Play areas are there for young behaviour.
children who can receive serious Alternatively you can contact the
also
injury if equipment is vandalised. confidential crime line on 512123.
RE-UPHOLSTERY SERVICE
Thousands of Fabrics to choose from, Police changes Going on holiday?
plus a choice of fillings and finishes
Inspector Richard Rowland who Don't forget to:
covered North Swindon has been • tell the neighbours and ask them
FARINGDON UPHOLSTERY promoted to Chief Inspector in to keep an eye on your house
Chippenham and will be replaced • ask them to push mail and free
31 PARK ROAD, FARINGDON by Inspector Amanda Eveley at newspapers through the door
the end of August. • cancel the milk and newspapers
Showroom Open 7 days a week Inspector Andy Tatum who cov- • securely lock all doors and win-
Mon - Sat lOam - 5pm • Sun 1pm - 5pm ered the west has moved to Police dows and hide the keys safely
HQ in Devizes and his position • remove valuables or attractive
Tel: 01367- 241855 has been taken by Inspector Nick items from view
Maslen. • leave the curtains open