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32 The Link Magazine . November 1998

WItrrKMrrV Council works hard to get rid of graffiti
& VIDEO Swindon Borough Council is stepping up its efforts to clean up West Swindon following an informal
survey of major graffiti sites in the area.
Toothill and Freshbrook are the However, it is Borough policy just cleaned. He says, "the tagging
Specialists in repairs
worst areas in the Borough for graf- that obscene and racist vandalism is senseless vandalism which spoils
of TVs, videos, satelite, fiti, followed closely by Walcot. must be removed within 24 hours, the locality. ButI must admit some
microwaves, The recent survey showed that so Ray will be directed to these as of the artwork is quite good - some
around 5% of homes in Toothill soon as possible after they are re- of these people obviously have tal-
audio equipment
have 'significant graffiti'. ported. He uses chemicals to break ent. It's just used in the wrong
& in car hi-ti's. Ray Mills, Borough Graffiti Op- down the paint, followed by a jet place."
erative, spends most of his time in spray to remove the residues. Ray has never run into someone
Free estimates
West Swindon, cleaning graffiti off Although he enjoys his job, Ray spraying or tagging but says, "per-
30A COUNTY ROAD, SWINDON subways, road signs and council finds it very frustrating when new haps they might stop vandalising
buildings. He generally works graffiti appears on an area he has public places if they saw the
Tei: 01793 423371 through different areas on a amount of work required to re-
MObile 0976 752073 monthly cycle. move it."
The Borough spends £40,000 a
year on graffiti patrols and removal
CL Reclaimed PREMIER from its own property but strug-
gles to keep up. It cannot remove
Timber & graffiti from private homes by law,
PROPERTY SERVICES but offers free advice to those af-
building fected. It is currently pressing utili-
Whatever you need, ties to clean up their sites. Geoff
materials
we will be able to help Davies, Team Leader Waste Dis-
We buy and sell: posal, says, "the Council are doing
• Decorating • Plumbing
Ply, bricks, timber, hardboard, something about graffiti and do
• Partitions
chipboard and RSJs • Gardens recognise the quality of life issues."
We also supply: • Electrical • Heating To report abusive or obscene
graffiti on public buildings or for
sand & gravel (in bags! • Cleaning • Carpentry advice on removal and preventa-
For more details to* For a professional service with Ray Mills removing graffiti defacing tive techniques, contact Geoff
pop in or tel: 829715 high standards guaranteed, an underpass in Freshbrook Davies or Alison Clack on 466007.
Oper.: Mon . Sat, 9am - Spin
The Yard, Tate Estate, Kingsdown Call 525671 or
Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon Mobile 0973 760167 Youth Work Week goes on the web
An Internet Access event in the Brunel Shopping Centre takes up this
year's theme of 'Young People and Information Technology' during
Youth Work Week, 1 to 8 November.
& DOVE On Thursday 5 November, net connections.
young people from schools and Jane Kirk, Youth work Team
youth clubs will have 'hands on' Leader for West Swindon, said,
Commerce House, 34/35 Commercial Road, Swindon access to computers and the world "youth work enables young peo-
wide web from 9am and 7.30pm. ple to take greater control of their
During the week, youth groups lives, recognising both their rights
• A fast efficient fully computerised conveyancing service and projects around the UK will be and their responsibilities. It is edu-
• Family Law • Wills • Probate showing what is being done to en- cation for life.
able young people to take advan- "Information Technology is
• Personal Injury Claims
tage of Information Technology, transforming all our lives and the
• Employment Matters West Swindon projects include week will show how youth work
desk top publishing at Greendown can play an important role in en-
Telephone now for a quote: Youth Club. At Freshbrook and suring all young people are able to
Toothill Youth Clubs and the Link take advantage of the opportuni-
Tel: (01793) 617617 Fax: (01793) 511249 Youth Unit, young people will be ties."
exploring CD Roms, using an in- For information on the Brunel
teractive drugs awareness game Centre event or on youth work in
and searching an advice database. West Swindon, ring Jane Kirk on
Hopefully there will also be inter- 877983 orJo Marchmenton465466.
Holme s Music "VIlE R

Link Youth Unit gets a refit and decoration
A FAMILY BUSINESS WITH A BIG REPUTATION FOR SERVICE ESTABLISHED 36 oars'
An additional youth worker is be- wide range of issues such as rela-
ROCK CENTR Music ing recruited, enabling the unit to tionships, bullying, drugs and al-
AcaOeIIIg
Guitars-AmplifiersF TUITION FOR BEGINNERS open from 3pm to 6pm every after- cohol, health, homelessness and
RANGE OF
PA Systems-Drum Kevieoard £D noon and 6pm to 9pm on Mon- legal rights.
KeyboarUs
School Recorder Piano-Organ OwPe days and Thursdays.
If you are aged 14 to 25, drop in
Harmonicas Piano's Guitar-Drums Lesson
Strings. Effects - Cases- St CS Lessons Available on The social area is being enlarged at the times above or call 465466
Mi ophones -Tapes. Le D DAYTIME a EVENINGS and the whole unit is getting new for more information.
A DOflt YEARN to Play carpets and a lick of paint.
GroupGe
Young mums group
CASIO When you can Facilities include a pool table,
Educational NEW Roll USED L EARN to Play TV and video room and space to A group for young mothers and
FIRST LESSON IS FREE
'1OOsol BITS & PIECES, tjOOs MUSIC ALBUMS, ENROL NOW break-dance. Also on offer is the mothers to be starts on 10 Novem-
ARDOENTRE[euNIes opportunity to talk confidentially ber, 2pm to 4pm, at the Link Youth
to someone who can provide in- Unit. To make contactbeforehand,
21-23 Faringdon Road Swindon TeI:01193 526393/534095
formation and practical help on a call the number above.