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See us on the net @ www.swindonlink.com The Link Magazine • September 1998 19
North Swindon First anniversary for Abbey Meads association
complaints need Abbey Meads Community Association, is holding its first AGM on
Wednesday 23 September, 7.30pm, in the Haydon Centre.
to be clarified The association's aim is to act as the meeting would report on ac- F
Last month's edition featured a a voice for the people of Abbey tivities undertaken since the com- 'r' JCAN
page of comments from four Meads. It also tries to promote the mittee was formed and discuss the SELF DRIVE HIRE
mums about what it's like to live wellbeing of the community. Con- future. "l/oo4aca1 eict4ë éem.ftaec
in North Swindon. sisting of 18 committee members, There will also be a map show-
In general they felt moving to it operates a variety of working ing the proposed boundaries for Vehicles for Hire at Competitive Rates
the 10,000 home development had groups to organise social events, the association. All residents are Cars • Vans • Lutons • Tail-lifts
been good for their families. But, liaise with the developers and pro- invited to attend and to elect the 272 Ermin Street
with fewer than 2,000 houses oc- duce the Abbey Chat newsletter. management committee for the Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon
cupied, they were critical of: Amongst recent successes have comming year. Tel: 822193
• the lack of schools, shops, been the well attended barn dance Comments and ideas are always
medical facilities, community and pressure for the installation of appreciated. FREE PARKING EN
centres and telephone boxes public telephones in the area. Ian Dobie can be contacted on Open Daily 830am - 530pm
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