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Council calls for Summer of trips with lottery help

GASTECH Millennium ideas Haydon Wick Age Concern Club members had a great win on the
Haydon Wick Parish Council is lottery - without even choosing their numbers! They are the lucky
recipients of a £900 grant from the National Lottery Charities Board.
Gas appliance asking for help with ideas to mark Clubs secretary Beryl Bishop
the the Millennium.
maintenance A budget has been set aside for a said, "we were delighted and very
& repair specialists project which must be long lasting excited to receive such a large
and of benefit to the community, grant, particularly as it was our
Installation, servicing such as extra sports or social facili- first application and we had such a
and repair to all ties, or it could be something to quick response."
gas appliances look at or visit. Age Concern is a group for the
All suggestions sent to the Par- over 60's which meets fortnightly
& central heating
ish Council offices on Thames at the Haydon Wick Working
Avenue, next to the Haydon Cen- Men's Club. It currently has about
Tel: (01793) tre, will be considered. For more 110 members. Each meeting in-
873060 information, call council clerk Sue cludes 'what's on' notices, enter-
Martin on 722446. tainment and time for a cup of tea
and a chat.
"The grant will contribute to-
Ma l wards our summer outings; we
Supergilde Wardrobes have one a month from April," said
Beryl. "It will also be used to pay
for choirs, singers and speakers Haydon Wick Age Concern chairMary
who entertain at our meetings. Parsons left, with committee members
Spacemaking Solutions. The group has outings planned Bob Mouldon and Beryl Bishop
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to Bournemouth, Exmouth and
Beautiful Sliding Door Wardrobes. New members are always wel-
Made to measure to suit your specific installation. Sidmouth. The lottery money must come. The next meeting takes place
be used in full within three months on 1 June. For more information,
Wide choice of finishes including minors.
of its allocation. contact Beryl on 725567.
Complete service, Supply & Installation or Supply only.
Sliding system carries a 10 year guarantee. Growth needs trimming Haydon Wick Parish Council are asking
Fitted Kitchens,Bedroom Furniture, Home Office also residents in properties next to public footpaths to ensure trees and
available. Agents for Hideaway wall beds.
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Joining The Link magazine this month is Tanya Parkinson who will
be reporting on events and issues in Haydon Wick, Greenmeadow
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Brought up in High- provision: "there's not
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