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6 FRESHBROOK & GRANGE PARK
, k A group of Grange Park residents are up in arms against Swindon
Facechoice Play area closure protest
Pharmacy cA Council's plan to shut down a well used play area.
In January, the Borough's com- shut a well used facility without
Freshbrook munity and leisure committee asking what effect it will have.'

agreed to remove dozens of small Stuart said the only councillor
Village Centre BOOK KEEPING play areas across West Swindon who voted against the play area
Tel: 870226 because of maintenance costs and closures was Phil Rashid, but he
Andrea Plumb safety standards upgrade require- lost his seat in May.
Opening Times: ments.
Residents are willing to takeover
Book-keeping But people living in Grindal and maintain the play area and he
Monday - Friday Drive say the council is not con- said his company Charisma Blinds
9am- 1pm Self-assessment forms sidering local needs. Resident would consider sponsorship.
2.l5pm-ópm Stewart Murray said the climbing
Council spokeswoman Helen
Saturday Tel: 01793 706289 frame with slide and sit-on rock- Barnes said it was the first time
ing horse is heavily used by local local people had proposed a play
9am - 12noon Mobile: 0411 862264 children. "Of the sixteen houses in area takeover and invited residents
Grindal Drive, there are 16 chil- to write in with their ideas.
dren aged twelve and under; many
more live in adjacent streets. Book Sale
PHILIP STONE "Nationally children are being Freshbrook Community Centre
J.F.K encouraged to stay active and not Saturday 24 October, 2pm
PAINTER & sit in front of TV or computers; Books, music, videos
BUILDING Swindon is very keen to promote Donations welcome. Tel: 872450
DECORATOR healthy lifestyles, but they want to In aid of community centre funds
SERVICES
For a high standard
Tasty session for young foodies
of work Extensions, Alterations,
Thanks to Asda, children at Greendown Playgroup had the chance to
References available Renovations try a variety of exotic fruits, breads, cheeses and spicy dishes at a
'Taste-In' on 22 September.
Telephone now for a All aspects of garden Playgroup assistant Sally Pearce said the event was part of the study
construction including fencing
FREE ESTIMATE theme for the half term. "We've been discovering the senses and the
All general building work taste-in gave the children the chance to nibble foods they might not have
Tel: 870515 or Tel: Mr J.F. Keenan had before. Some were brave and tried a little of everything and others
Mobile 0374 - 208527 were not so sure of what was on offer."
(01793) 727824 On 25 September, the rising fives made a trip to Pizza Hut for a behind
the scenes visit and to make their own pizzas.

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