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HAYDON WICK & ABBEY MEADS
GARfrI..V ILKINS1 N New arrivals info on the way
Newcomers to Abbey Meads will soon be receiving an information
Car
epairs and PaInt Spraying
,ç%jlIdweIding pack and a personal visit from Ros Deakin, a community worker
employed by Thamesdown Council.
stimates The pack will provide informa-
Unit 12 Brindley Close Cheney Manor Industrial Estate Swindon tion on the nearest facilities to the
Ir 01793 421125 area such as shops, doctors and
Ir 0860 808061
dentists and community groups.
Ros, who has the title of Com-
munity Information and Support
MOBILE CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS Worker, has responsibility for
making contact with people mov-
* The local service you can rely on * No job too large or too small ing into the Northern Sector and
* Electrical work * Welding * MoTs arranged (no re-test fee) the last houses to be built in West
* Electronic tuning * Exchange engines & gearboxes Swindon.
* All makes & models catered for She has set herself the tough goal
* All work guaranteed * Over 20 years experience of meeting all the residents in Ab-
CALL GRAHAM ON (01793) 873045 or 0860 835912 bey Meads. "Some people may be
out at work when I call, but I will
be doing my best to meet every-
FOR YOUR GENERAL body who has moved into the area
to hand over the information
BUILDING SUPPLIES pack." few amenities and will be able to
ALL TYPES AND QUANTITIES OF SAND *GRAVEL Having lived in Freshbrook since advise people about where the fa-
STONE *SHINGLE •CEMENT *PAVING the first houses were built, Ros cilities they need can be found.
BRICKS *BLOCKS *PLASTER •PLASTERBOARD knows all about the problems of Ros can be contacted at
PLASTIC UNDERGROUND PIPING
living in a developing area with Thamesdown on 5261616.
TOPSOIL • LORRY HIRE
• BUILDERS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE •
• FREE LOCAL DELIVERY •
PTA news Guiders wanted
For Friendly Helpful Service Greenmeadow School PTA elected For girls who want to have fun and
• ..•....
four new officers to the committee meet new friends, the 1st Haydon
HARVEYS during their ACM last autumn. Wick Guide Unit has it all. Meet-
The outgoing officers were ings are held during term time on
Builders Merchants thanked for all their help and hard Tuesdays from 7.30 - 9pm at
Swindon 643744 work which has contributed to the Emmanuel URC and the varied
£3,000 raised for the school over programme includes games, inside
Unit 7 • Bramble Close • Swindon SN2 6DW
the last two years. and out, compass making and
reading, camping hikes and cook-
The Hreod Parkway PTA next outs with other units.
meets on Wednesday 14 February Interested? Girls aged 10 and
at 730pm in the conference room over who would like to find out
on the South Site. All parents and more should contact Michelle
staff are welcome to attend. Gardner on 481964.

First year for playgroup
DOWN, RELAX SAVE MONI St John's Church Playgroup are celebrating a successful first year as a
community group.
Numbers are growing and new The playgroup is open four
team members are settling in well. mornings and three afternoons per
fv P1 )
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-- T- . +*.:;5•. Promotions such as the Open Day week during term time. To find
- last summer were very well at- out more call supervisor, Wendy
tended and fundraising activities Wiles on 616029 or committee sec-
I
•-' have included a treasure hunt and retary Tracey Hobbs on 725856
a book sale. The group would also (evenings) for an information pack.
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t like to wish their autumn rising 5s Alternatively visitors are always
MANUFACTURERS who started school this month all welcome when the group is in ses-
the very best. sion.
OF CUSTOM-MADE HIGH
QUALITY LOUNGE SUITES
also Long session toddler group
RE-UPHOLSTERY SERVICE The Cameo (come and meet each other) Parent (or minder) and
Toddler Group are now running a continuous session every Wednes-
Thousands of Fabrics to choose from,
day during term time at Emmanuel URC.
plus a choice of fillings and finishes
If you have children under 3 you can stay as long as you like from
9.30am till 2pm. Tea and coffee is available at all times, but bring a
FARINGDON UPHOLSTERY packed lunch. Those with mixed age pre-schoolers are welcome to
join from 11.15am onwards, bring your lunch too. Whatever time you
31 PARK ROAD, FARINGDON come and however long you stay, the cost is just 50p per member
which includes juice and biscuits for children. For further details
Showroom Open 7 days a week phone Debbie McGaw on 728173.
Mon - Sat lOam - 5pm • Sun 1pm - 5pm
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Tel: 01367 - 241855
CALL (01793)872282