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The Link Magazine • September 1996
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Resources for better research
Children at Freshbrook School will be returning in September with a brand new library and computer room HAVE YOU
available to help them with their studies.
The new resource room will con- MADE
tain a wide range of reference A WILL?
books to compliment the CD Roms
attached to the two computers We can help!
gained through the Asda tokens • Home Visits Anytime
scheme, and the two further com- 'Fixed Low Prices
puters donated by Intel and • Free Advice
Honda. In the longer term there • Prwiipt Service
are plans for children to go on-line ACT NOW!
and explore the Internet.
Headteacher Phillip Gurney said Just Wills Wiltshire
the resource room had been set up
from the proceeds of the summer (01793) 727091
fete and with help from the friends
of the school association. "The
facilities will compliment thebooks
available in the classroom. The
wider sources of information will Books and computers available to children and staff, rear left to right, Penny
help develop the children's re- Seel, Gem ma lies, Leigh King. Front, Jamie Martin, Vanessa Johnson, Julie
search skills." Bishop

Blood sign-up A bank for plastic now available Freshbrook Village Centre
A blood donors sign-up day is be- Your local
ing organised for Saturday 12 Oc- 'At last, now we can recycle plastic,' was the welcoming comment of Pat
tober at the Link Centre. Any and David Reed of Angus Close, Shaw when told that Swindon's first hair care salon
interested in giving blood is asked plastic bottle banks had arrived at Sainsbury's car park at Bridgemead.
to attend. Pat and David were pictured in Thamesdown Council has or- Open:
900am - 500pm
The Link two years ago for their ganised the recycling scheme in Monday
Reunions eager efforts to recycle as much as conjunction with Sainsbury's and Tues, Wed 9.00am - 600pm
Ex-pupils from Kingsdown possible. At the time they com- local firm PWR Recycling of Thursday 900am - 800pm
School from 1986 are getting to- plained of the lack of a plastic recy- Wroughton which breaks down Friday
900am - 700pm
gether for a reunion on 2 October. cling scheme. Now they will be the plastic for economical trans- Saturday 9.00am - 300pm
If you left the school in June of putting even less out for the weekly portation to further use.
that year and would like to meet rubbish collection The containers have three com- Tel: (01793) 873217
ex-classmates, call Rachel on partments - one each for milk bot-
705852 for details and a ticket. tles, fizzy drink bottles and other
plastic containers. In the heart of the Great
Ridgeway School students of the
Most recyclable plastic items
60s and 70s will be getting together have a number within a triangle Western Community Forest
on Saturday 7 September. stamped on them and banks users Afun day for all the family at
For details, contact June Reed are asked to remove bottle caps.
on 612564 or Ross Morgan on
812436 or Helen Pulham on 812911. Left: Pat and David Reed making good
use of the new plastic recycling bank
Fundraising events
Rummage Sale Youth get down VISITOR CENTRE
Saturday 14 September, 2pm - 5pm
Holy Trinity Church, Shaw Vil- to earthy issues Sevenhampton
lage Centre. Jumble wanted: Call Nr Highworth, Swindon
872997 to arrange collection. Young people from secondary Telephone: 01793 763939
Organised by West Swindon Lions. schools across Thamesdown will Open Wednesday to
be discussing the future of the
Charity Market planet in a four day festival of Sunday & Bank Holidays
The next Link Centre charity mar- youth, from 16 to 20 September at 11am - 5pm
ket takes place on Saturday 2l Sep- Roves Farm. (last admission 430pm)
tember, 10am to 12 noon. What is the point of life? The event, based on the Agenda
Charitable groups can book a What happens when we die? 21 blueprint for sustainable de- March 16th - Sept 29th incl.
table by calling 445534. What relevance does Jesus have velopment adopted by world Friendly farm animals
for our lives today? leaders at the Rio conference in Tractor rides • Bottle feeding
Cash raised
If you would like to explore any 1992, will give young people the Guided farm trails
Haydon Wick's Emmanuel Church Country craft displays
raised £1,345 at the annual orchard of these questions, then Alpha is chance to discuss environmental and courses
fete which will be used on church for you. It's a ten week course for issues on both a world and local
anyone interested in finding out commtnity level. • Childrens adventure
alterations. playarea and bouncy castle
more about the Christian faith. The Population growth, combating
talks, folowed by discussion, cover poverty, energy use, waste, recy- • Granary Tearooms for
Annual meeting topics such as: Who is Jesus? Why cling and pollution will all be light lunches & cream teas
The West Swindon Family Project and how do I pray? How does topics for discussion from a youth • Disabled facilities
holds its annual general meeting God guide us? perspective. • Accommodation available
at Toothill Community Centre on The course is being run by Swin- There will also be a practical • Venue for Barndances and
Wednesday 9 October, 1230pm. don Christian Fellowship in Swin- element. Students will don gloves Private Functions
Anybody interested in finding don and for more information con- and sort clothing for resale in the NEW for 96 - Wildlife Walks
out more about the project is in- tact Ian and Judy on 881209 or the third world or for industrial recy- Adults £2.75. Children £1.75
vited to attend. church office on 525585. cling. Concessions £2.25