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The Link Magazine • April 1997 3
Goodbye to Thamesdown CYCLE REPAIRS

WE COME TO YOU
Deputy Mayor Maurice Fanning, councillor for Toothill ward, writes
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This is a proud month for Swindon. As Thamesdown takes its place in history, the new Borough of & delivery
Swindon comes into being. * No call out A
For all Swindon residents this as possible will join in with these. school, infant classes, a new chil- charge
gives the opportunity to declare Over the Easter weekend, there dren's home and new homes for BIKE * No job too if
ourselves 'Proud to be Swindon' —windon'— is the very first 'Swindon Show' at the disabled, and two new mobile DOCTOR small
proud
proud of our town and our Bor- the Polo Ground, and over the fol- libraries. We also have hopes of We also sell
ough, proud of all we have lowing months there is everything the long-awaited Roughmoor vil- new mountain bikes,
achieved in the past, and proud of from a fun-run and street festival, lage centre, as well as a similar slightly marked, top makes,
the plans, both individually and to open air concerts, and exhibi- centre at Abbey Meads. some at half price, from £99.
collectively, that we have for the tions. As they say, "see local press I believe all this adds up to an Quality used bikes also available
future. for details!" extremely optimistic future for the
Of course, the year is particu- Meanwhile, Swindon Borough Borough, and I hope all people For a fast, friendly service, call
larly significant for me because in Council is planning new services living in it will, one way or an- Phi! Mitchell on 874873 day or eve.
May,! have the privilege of becom- and facilities, such as three new other, share more than a little of or 0850 650956 (mobile)
ing the first Mayor of Swindon. children's nurseries and three-year that optimism with me.
It means a lot to me. In addition
to undertaking my civic duties as Out among the people. Maurice Fanning with children and parents from LOOSE ENDS
Windmill Hill School at the community tree plant at Mouldon Hill on 2 March
Mayor, I am particularly looking
forward to meeting the many, We have two large
many people who will share this barns full of top
very special year with me. quality furnishing
Very importantly,! will also take fabrics (often more
the opportunity to do everything I than 50 metres) which
can to promote Swindon, and fos- are the ends of ranges.
ter the sense of civic pride that we, Also wallpapers. All are from
jointly, all deserve to own.
If there's one thing that Swin- leading manufacturers at
don has, it is a sense of community greatly reduced prices.
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larly fitting, then, that following 1 Sue Cutciffe. Giles Green,
April when the new Borough of Brinkworth, Nr Chippenham.
Swindon is born, there is whole Tel: 01666 510685
series of events to celebrate our Open Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm
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Why I am proud to be Swindon

by The Rt Revd Michael Doe, who became the first Bishop of Swindon in 1994
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