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See us on the net @ www.i-way.co.uk/~swindonlink The Link Magazine • February 1998 35

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Swindon's town crier is finding
things a bit slow and would like
some telephone calls so that he can SOLUTION
do his traditional shout. Maintenance free
Fred Ferris from Penhill was se-
lected as Swindon's first town crier UPVC fascia boards
for over 150 years at the Old Town cladding & guttering
Festival last July.
Swindon cable company Comte) Expertly fitted at DIY prices
sponsor Fred's green frock coat in 7
the ceremonial style of a mid-1800s F111.l: SUItvi r
GWR station master. His bell is NO 1)l:POSI'I'
sponsored by the Goddard Arms
Hotel in Old Town. Work it out for yourself
His uniform is decorated with 20' fascia board fitted £ 50
the Swindon Borough Council coat 20' fascia & gutter fitted £115
of arms, badges and buttons from 20' fascia, soffit & gutter £175
the Great Western Railway and his
old army regiments, the Wiltshire 20' fascia & soffit £110
Yeomanry and the Military Police. (prices correct at fine of publication)
A black top hat with green feather
completes the ensemble.
Retired bus inspector Fred is Tn
available for civic events, corpo-
rate launches and community oc-
casions where he will call out the
good news in traditional fashion.
Give your event a special ring
by contacting Fred on 721800.
Fred, right, holds up his new colour
photo business cards donated by The
Link as a thank your for launching the
swindonlink internet site with an old
fashioned shout last November.

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