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See us on the net @ www.i-way.co.uk/-swindonlink The Link Magazine • Janua ry 1998 27
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Tax re-directed at good cause .—.
A local waste operator is helping an environmental body by not (Factory for the disabled)
paying tax to the government. FENCING PANELS & TRELLIS
CONCRETE OR WOODEN POSTS DENISE'S
Under a provision in land fill the next year. ALL ACCESSORIES
legislation Swindon firm Messers Canal society member Janet PATIO SLABS & PLANTERS DRAPES
GREENHOUSE STOCKISTS
Crapper & Sons Ltd. has been able Flanagan said it is surprising how A WIDE VARIETY OF SHEDS
to p y 20% of its annual tax liabil- many people are unaware of the & SUMMER HOUSES Professionally made
ity tb the North Wilts branch of the existance of the canals in and MADE TO ORDER MADE TO MEASURE
Wilts. and Berks. Canal society. around Swindon, and the efforts OPEN SATURDAY CURTAINS
Delighted members of the canal to rejuvenate them for leisure and MORNINGS
society received a cheque for over environmental purposes. Walk- VISIT OUR SHOWROOM & SALES COUNTER Friendly personal service
£23,400 in December. This will ers can see the achievements of the CHECK OUT OUR COMPETITIVE PRICES from measuring to hanging
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £30
finance further important works group to the north of Moredon
Units 1A & 1 B, Gipsy Lane Business Park, FESTOON BLINDS,
to bring the canal back to use. Vol- Road. Gipsy Lane, Swindon SN2 EDT
unteers have dredged over a mile The branch is always pleased to CUSHIONS, BEDDING, etcl
of canal close to Sparcells and hear of people who want to know Tel: Swindon 770600
Woodhall Park in the last three more, or can offer help. Call Henry
years. They hope to double this in Smith on 875775 for details
Tax goes direct to a good cause: canal society members Harry Bromley, left, and
Henry Smith, centre, receive a cheque from directors of Crapper and Son, from G N BROWN'S
right, Lawrence, Roger and Howard Crapper and Richard Crapper second left S S
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All maintenance undertaken
Trees lopped • Shrubs pruned
Turfing
Grass cutting
Planting • Fencing
Shingle Gardens
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"There's all manner of practical them on 7 February to create a
tasks, from building stiles, repair- new wing of Penhill Copse, fac-
ing fencing, building footpaths, to ing Abbey Meads.
carrying out surveys of flowers and Access to the site is off Cagney
wild life. There's scope for all ages Road (Maunders site) in Abbey
and interests." Meads. There is little parking so
Full training will be given, in- please walk says group coordina-
cluding first aid, and a uniform for Marilyn Beale who can be con-
and identity badge is provided. tacted on 725067 for details.
The ranger service is holding a "We would like to welcome
slide presentation on 7 January at more Abbey Meads residents to
7.30pm in the Drove Centre, Drove join us," said Marilyn. "Bring a
Road, Swindon for potential vol- spade, and wear gloves and boots."
unteers to find out more. If the ground is frozen on 7 Feb-
For more information before- ruary, an alternative date of 28
hand, call Mike Newton on 771419. February is planned.