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18 The Link Magazine. February 1996
IV A quiet start to the New Year
PHILIP STONE PC Terry Cuss from Westlea Police Station writes
PFS PAINTER & Let me first wish you all a very known offenders in the area. One
young man in particular has been
10 happy new year.
SECURITY DECORATOR I don't like to tempt fate, but 'out of circulation' since early De-
SYSTEMS 10 December and January thus far cember. Since then the offences
For a high standard have been very quiet for us. have stopped.
INSTALLATION & of work In fact the only pattern of any
Another young man also visited
0 real note has been of wanton dam- us in December and since then the
MAINTENANCE OF 210 References available
10 age caused in the area of Toothill number of vehicle break-ins in
INTRUDER-FIRE 10 bordered by Ely Close, Kirkstall Ramleaze, Eastleaze and Old Shaw
Telephone now for a
Lane has also dried up.
ALARM SYSTEMS 10 Close and Queenborough.
FREE ESTIMATE The targets have been windows, Through these articles, we have
74 Victoria Road, Swindon garden walls and vehicles, with always encouraged you to contact
Tel: 870515 or
Tel: (01793) 642792 tyres being slashed, windscreens us with any concerns you have.
obile 0374 - 208527 smashed and wipers bent. We feel it is important to consult
NACOSS Approved Installer Intruder Alarms
02 This sort of thing is so pointless residents about the way we police
and so annoying if you are the West and North Swindon. To that
victim. It appears that children end we are planning open meet-
Purton may be responsible. Can you tell ings for a number of areas, includ-
Garden Machinery us differently? We will be target- ing Freshbrook, Toothill and
Westlea, towards the end of the
ing the area whenever we can.
Tel: 854603 It is nice at times to be able to winter, in conjunction with our
report some success. Two items of crime prevention department.
or 770707 (after 6pm) All maintenance undertaken note in the last two months: I am presently contacting local
Spares *Repairs *Servicing Tree lopped • Shrubs pruned Following a number of house councillors and once dates and
burglaries in the Grange Park area, venues are fixed, the meetings will
Overhauls to petrol & electric Lawn laying
our burglary squad targeted be advertised.
New & used machinery for sale Grass cutting
Part exchange welcome Planting Watch out you cyclists without lights
Rotavator for hire
Between 1 and 29 February the 3. Stop and check cyclists with a
with or without operator Fence preserving/repairs police will mount an awareness view to checking for stolen cycles
Lawn mowing and rough grass cutting, NO JOB TOO SMALL and enforcement campaign. 'Op- and advice regarding postcoding,
one off or on a regular basis eration Darkness' will target cy- for security.
Oaklands Enterprise, Braydon Tel: (01793) clists without lights at night.
Fixed penalty tickets for £20 will
Nr Wootton Bassett 526571
J The intention is to: be issued to cyclists without ob-
1. Reduce the number of accidents ligatory front and rear lights.

ENTERPRISE WORKS Same Day Local involving cyclists caused by non The purpose of early press cov-
compliance with the law regard- erage is education. A set of cycle
(WORKSHOP FOR THE DISABLED)
Plumbing Services ing lights and reflectors. lights and batteries is less expen-
2. Educate cyclists in an effort to sive (not to mention much safer)
• House water problems and heighten awareness of their vul- than a £20 ticket.
central heating nerability, which is obviously far
If education fails, enforcement
• Washing machines installed increased if they cannot be seen.
will follow.
• Power showers installed
• Fencing & Shed Manufacturer • Bathroom installations Barriers protect cyclists
• Trade & Public Sales • Dripping taps and leaks
• Metpost Stockist • Burst pipes, etc.
Desktop Publishing, typesetting • Dishwashers
& Graphic Design
• Outside taps
Offset Litho Printing & Finishing
Contract Packaging & Assembly Work A&M Services
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David Feather, pleased with newly arrived safety measure
AND GATES SUPPLIED
OR FITTED J1 • ,iIz In response to three years of cam- cyclists suddenly emerging from
paigning by local residents and between the houses.
councillors, with backing from The
Leading campaigner David
FREE QUOTES
Link, a new barrier has been erected Feather said he was pleased that
TO SUPPLY & FIT at an accident black spot in Shaw. action had at last been taken to
ALSO SHEDS • PLAYHOUSES • CHALETS The site where the cycle path reduce the dangers.

between Shaw Ridge and the vil- "The central reservation and the
BARNFIELD ROAD, SWINDON lage centre crosses Ramleaze Drive new chicane style barrier should
OPEN 6 DAYS • EXTENSIVE DISPLAY has been the scene of several acci- significantly improve safety al-
dents over the last few years. These though cyclists, and drivers must
SWINDON 01793 486762
have usually involved a car hitting continue to take great care