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Bus only link closure could cut communities
The direct route between Abbey Meads, Ash Brake and St Andrews Ridge and Haydon Wick could be closed if planning proposals for the
next stage of the North Swindon development are accepted.
The exhibition for the 5,500 home utes for some residents.
Haydon III area in December re- The outline proposals were i .J The.
vealed the proposed closure of made in the Swindon Council 1989 « 4 Mark
Westfield Way to create a bus only traffic masterplan and has been ,. rj , pub
link. The section affected is be- adopted by the developers. Mar- . .
tween the existing traffic lights on tin Trewhella, Senior Planning
Lady Lane and Elstree Way and Officer explained, "the suggested " Proposed
l ^ District
the Manor Farm Pub. closure is to relieve pressure on
Centre Abbey
Traffic to and from Haydonleigh Westfield Way and stop cars using z7 i`,,
Meads
School, Safeway, the Haydon Cen- it as a rat run. Over 300 cars use
tre and Homeground Surgery the road in peak traffic times. Proposed
would have to detour along the "It must be stressed that this is a
New access to (, estfield Way closure of
new northern orbital road, increas- proposal and we are aware not urleigh Westfield Way. ., • r ; ^ Lady Lane
ing journey times by about 10 min- everybody is in agreement." '; ' Park adjacent to at present
Safeway
fi t;: P n o . Close traffic
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^ Haydon Wick NIl
Date for Abbey Meads centre opening The Haydon III plan from the public exhibition published in the December Link
A Punch and Judy show, face painting, balloon modelling and other Commenting on the idea, Jane governors are totally against the
attractions will mark the opening day of the RO supermarket on Lawrence from Abbey Meads said, proposal as it could restrict paren-
Saturday 27 March, although this date is subject to change.
"I have a son and daughter at tal choice for those who might wish
The convenience store will offer Other outlets in the village cen- school and playschool in Haydon children to attend Haydonleigh.
newspapers, stationery, groceries tre are also nearing completion. A Wick. It is not always possible to Safeway Manager Paul Walsh
and chilled food. It will also have nursery run by the Jigsaw Group walk three or four times daily, es- was also concerned at the meas-
a large off-licence and a post office will be joined by a vet and a takea- pecially in bad weather." ures. "We are due to have a refit in
under the same roof. way. Negotiations are currently Julie Kerslake added, "this must June. If adopted the road closure
A television and mountain bike underway with an estate agent and have been a man's idea, no thought could have a major impact on our
are among the prizes of a free draw hairdresser. One unit is still to be has been given to mums with business."
on opening day. There will be a taken. young children who rely on a car." The proposals are due to go for-
display of paintings entered in a The August Link highlighted the Debbie Carney agreed, "surely al- ward to committee in April. To
competition run in conjunction need for a cashpoint machine and ternative traffic calming measures express comments, write to Mar-
with Haydonleigh School. developers Macs Neighbourhood could be tried first." tin Trewhella, Development Serv-
Opening seven days a week, lam Centres have successfully negoti- Haydonleigh School head- ices, Premier House, Station Road,
to 10pm, residents will have the ated the installation of a machine teacher John Swaffield said his Swindon SN1 1TZ.
luxury of a store within easy walk- with Nationwide.
ing distance. However there will A pub is due to open by Christ-
be free parking on the site. mas.
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HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR •:

Tuesday 16 February "Kung hay fat choi"
1999: TheYear of the Rabbit
Humans born under the sign of the rabbit are gifted, ambitious and smooth
talkers. Other people respect and trust them and they are renowned for
their good taste.
Rabbit people enjoy light gossip, but if it gets vicious will refuse to participate.
Surgery close to completion They can endure a great deal of irritation before losing their tempers. In
business they are clever; they firmly believe that"a promise is a promise" and
Abbey Meads residents are now only weeks away from having their
their word is a contract.
own purpose built medical centre ,
Although rabbit people can be affectionate, they have a rather detached
The new doctor's surgery sited 12.15pm and 1.15pm. Saturday attitude in family relationships. Weeping for no apparent reason is one of
at the village centre will open its opening will be 9am to 11am.
their weaknesses.They are often melancholic.
doors on Monday 15 March. Pam Dobson, Practice Manager In some areas rabbit people remain uninformed, probably because they are
To allow a smooth transfer of spoke for all staff when she said, not seekers of knowledge. They're lucky financially, with an uncanny sense
service, the Abbey Meads Medical "we are all looking forward to for picking a winner - this makes them good gamblers. However, in money
Practice will withdraw from the moving into our new purpose built
matters, they usually think things over carefully.
Carfax Street Health Centre and surgery, although we anticipate a
close the portacabin on Elstree Way few very hectic days that week." The LunarYears of the Rabbit in the western calendar
froml2 March. An emergency The new telephone number will February 19, 1939 — February 7, 1940 February II, 1975 —January 30, 1976
February 6, 1951 —January 26, 1952 January 29, 1987 — February 16, 1988
service will run from the Penhill not be available until just before
January 25, 1963 — February 12. 1964
branch on Friday 12 and Saturday the move, but patients ringing the February 16. 1999 — February 4,2000
13 March. existing number of 692062 will be Town Square West Swindon Centre
The new surgery will open Mon- informed by recorded message.
day to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm. It is hoped the on-site pharmacy Tel: (01793) 886871
It will be closed daily between will open at the same time.