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10 HAYDON WICK & WOODHALL PARK
NCT Conservationists fight to save fields
GAS, Nearly New Sale The struggle by the Seven Fields Conservation Group against

Saturday 8 March Thamesdown Council and Abbey Meads developers to preserve the
11am - 12.30pm open space between Haydon Wick, Penhill and Abbey Meads moves
Gas appliance to the council's planning committee meeting on 5 February.
Haydon Centre
maintenance The council seems set on build- Speaking bluntly, Seven Fields
Admission 20p
& repair specialists Contact Ann Lewis on 814049 ing a lit, tarmac, urban cycle route spokeswoman Marilyn Beale de-
through what the County Archael- scribed council planners as having
Installation, servicing for sellers pack ogist describes as a 'well preserved a 'fetish for tarmac paths and pretty
and repair to all and prominant example of medi- landscaping,' whilst councillors are
gas appliances Do you have a Haydon eval landscape and important his- 'being scared witless of contradict-
ing officers.'
torical interest.'
& central heating Wick or Abbey Meads One field has been destroyed; "They just do not want to listen
story for The Link? the group is trying to prevent more to the people who live here. We
Tel: (01793) devastation to a natural environ- cannot see why they cannot leave
Call Diane Mason
ment they have worked hard to the area to develop naturally. Their
873060 on 723804 maintain, since the council helped proposal is unneccessary and there
to set up them up 8 years ago. are alternatives."
MOBILE CAR SERVICING & REPAIR
Quiz launches Retired
* Electronic tuning * Welding * Electrical work
gardeners year researchers
* MoTs arranged (no re-test fee)
The Garden Society buds forth for Are you a retired person wishing
For a reliable local service with over 20 years experience its first meeting of the new year on to research your family history?
(No VAT to pay) Tuesday 25 February at the Hay- Then why not join the U3A Fam-
CALL GRAHAM ON (0 1793) 873045 or 0860 835912 don Centre from 730pm. ily History Group which meets at
Jeff Bolton hosts a quiz with a the Haydon Centre on the first
prize for the winner, and members Thursday of each month between
NO NEED TO LIVE WITH HARD WATER are reminded that their £1 annual 2pm and 5pm.
The aim of the group is to de-
CONTACT: subscriptions will be due at the velop interest in family history re-
F
meeting.
SWIND9 N5 ATER This is one of the friendliest gar- search covering the basic sources
den societies around and, such is of information and research meth-
Kinetico Block Salt Water Softeners guarantee soft water 24 hors\
a day. Only 19" high, non-electric, meter controlled. their popularity, that to ensure ods. Sessions are restricted to
safety and comfort at meetings, members of U3A. To find out more,
Rent, lease, purchase. DIV sales & service. Salt delivered.
membership is restricted to a maxi- information can be obtained from
260 Ferndale Road, Swindon. Tel: 527172
mum of 65. the U3A office on 431679.
Enquiries about membership va-
cancies are, however, always wel- Bowlers bid for
come. To find out more call secre-
tary Jackie Hilbourne on 497396. club house
Haydon Wick Bowling Club en-
Jazzing and joyed a steadily improving out-
door bowls season in 1996 with
jamming teams now winning enough
matches to stay away from the
LOOK and LISTEN before you commit yourself to any If learning to dance is one of your bottom spot in league tables.
resolutions for '97 why not try jazz
major home improvement. New windows, doors and Teams from the club are currently
jive? staying sharp by playing in the
especially a new conservatory Sessions are held every Sunday 1996/1997 indoor bowls leagues
can transform your home... at the Haydon Centre, from 730pm at the Oasis and Westlecot.
but it's worth using this - 830pm for beginners and 9pm - The club now has planning con-
10pm for intermediates.
simple checklist: sent for a club house and fund
O CHOICE' No partner? No worries! Or-
Are they offering a good raising is going ahead to raise the
range of designs and various ganisers say you can start classes one third cost necessary to apply
locking options? any week and you do not need to to the Lottery for possible full fund-
bring a partner to enjoy this fun
0 REPUTATION. ing for the rest.
Is it a well known and versatile form of social dance.
LOCAL firm, we// established The club is heartened by the sup-
with a reputation toptotec? To find out more call James or port received from Haydon Wick
Lisa on (01453) 824128.
and Abbey Meads parishioners
0 QUAUTyAre and are keen to encourage people
the produM they Aerobics with attitude hit the Hay-
insta II supplied by a major from the area who wish to take up
national m don Centre on 24 January with the the sport. To find out more about
Coastal? anufacturer like arrival of Reebok City Jam. membership contact club treasurer
This low-impact dance-fitness
o GUARANME. Duncan Harper on 644239 or sec-
Is my in vestment workout for 10 to 16 year olds is
Prop erly protected? retary Keith Ford, 721537.
V billed as 'the freshest thing in fit-
ness for the 90s by organisers who Race Night
are also urging participants to
'dress to express' so it's street style, Haydon Wick Bowls Club holds a
ERMIN WINDOWS be cool and no rules. Sounds like Race night at The Haydon Centre
fun? on Saturday 22 February, 8pm.
Call Brian Smit/ 'n 824419
Sessions run weekly from 5pm Tickets at £2.50 includes a
to 545pm. For further informa- ploughmans supper from
A supplier and installer of Windows, doors and conservatories
tion ring the centre on 706666. Duncan Harper on 644239.