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The Link azine • Februa ry 1999 37
Thanks for the memories
CARPET CLEANING Martha Parry, resident of Toothill and Freshbrook during the 1980s
and now very involved with the campaign to preserve The Mechanics
GARY CURTIS CARPET & Institute, writes Administrator/
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING The Link's 20 cillor when the stained glass work Fundraiser
0 Furniture moved and replaced year front cover was commissioned. He insisted
on protective pads brought all sorts on inserting two black marks cross-
of memories ing out the railway track, to indi- We are a Swindon based
0 Trained, professional, 1
-W flashing back. I cate that the railway was the dead charity currently providing
fully insured local operator
remembered past, and that Swindon should for- crucial support to improverished
O Satisfaction guaranteed driving to Can- get that and look ahead to a future families and individuals
O Stain removal treatment terbury with Stan and Lucy Walker without it. Funny that, ten years
(top of picture) to watch Stan re- later, the Borough Council had to in Swindon and other areas
Also pressure cleaning of walls and patios
ceive first prize in a national pho- be reminded that there was a pub- of the UK through the provision
Car & caravan valeting
tographic prize for a series of slides lic work of art in that centre.
Special deals for the New Year of food vouchers.
of Elsie Hazell Court residents on This made me think about how
Tel: 01793 700700 or 751061 the theme of community. unappreciated history has become, Due to growth and additional
24hrs answerphone Seeing Neil Griffiths and Ann (perhaps because of its ability to funding we are looking to
Wong of Westlea School reminded embarrass in the short term), while
me of his innovative story sacks pseudo-heritage has become an'in- appoint a paid part time
DRIVER TRAINING which not only enriched the chil- dustry' in its own right, along with administrator from the end of
dren's lives, but triggered the crea- 'tourism'. February.
Ltd. tive imaginations of so many par- I wonder if others who shared
ents who designed and assembled the special experience of settling Approx 8hrs/wk - this is likely
Computerised theory training
them. Ann and other fine Westlea West Swindon, might like to get to increase as the work
makes learning easier
teachers made a long-term impact together to discuss a local history of the charity grows.
and more ENJOYABLE! on my sons, although they only publication, based upon Link arti-
Awarded Top Three - Times supplement spent two years there, ten years ago. cles as a starting point, which For further information call
training awards for 1997 Siva and Rajendran's photo- would tell the story of our commu- 01793 881611 asking for the
Covers the full DSA Syllabus graph brought back the day 11 nity as we experienced it? charity manager or write
Start before your 17th Birthday years ago when, in the corridor of It would be very interesting not enclosing CV to:
the Link Centre Community Suite, just in local schools, but across the
Used by many local driving schools
their two year old Yohinee beamed town. The Swindon story has been
Full 8-10 hours of supervised training such a bright smile at me from her one of waves of new arrivals ever Charity Manager, Hotplates
that could cost less than a driving lesson 27 Mulcaster Avenue
buggy that I burst out laughing. since 1843, and West Swindon will
To find out more, The entrance to Toothill Com- soon complete another chapter. Grange Park
Call us FREE 0800 146 455 munity Centre reminded me of an Call The Link on 872282 if you Swindon SN5 6EG
argument I had with the local coun- are interested in telling it our way.
SECURITY
Link hits Colorado
SUPERGLIDE
Mary Poultney, ex-Shaw Ridge
resident and Link Centre Com-
1I Master locksmith • Safe engineers munity Suite coordinator, e- WARDROBES
II Over 21 Years service in the mailed the swindonlink web site
security business
Well, winter in Swindon wasnever
24 hour emergency call out service like this. Outside is a clear blue
Free survey & estimates sky and there's a fine coat of snow
Safe opening & servicing on the ground. The Rocky moun-
Supply & fit all types of lock &
access control systems tains look spectacular and the sun-
CCTV, alarm systems • Digital locks sets are often beautiful.
Burglar bars & grilles made to We've spent most of the last 20
insurance industry standards
AA approved • Member of MLA years away from the UK and in the
Chubb • Yale • Union early years our only link back home
were letters and the occasional
Swindon 01793 644367
Mobile 0860 553575 phone call. Our letter writing has
since progressed from pen and
paper via word processing to email
Seen a photo but it was still only words.
In the last few years communi- Superb sliding door wardrobes all made to
you want? cation has taken a leap forward measure in our workshops
V with the internet and now we get
Pictures in The Link are taken in colour, British news online every day and Door panels in laminates, real wood veneers,
can keep up with current events.
even it they appear in black and white. mirrors
However, we were still looking
Copies are available at £1.50 for 6" x 4" at national, rather than regional, * We can also supply and install: fitted kitchens &
or £4 for 6" x 8." To get a copy(ies), send events and wondered if we would bedroom furniture
a cheque made out to 'West Swindon ever see an online Swindon. * Over 40 finishes available
Publications' to Papermakers House, Finally this week we found The
Westlea, Swindon SN5 7BD. Link magazine site, and all of a * Agents for Hideaway wall beds Call now for
sudden I can feel just that little bit
Specity the month and page the photo homesick for a good curry, some free estimate
appears on, with brief description, and decent room-temperature beer,
don't forget your name, address and and a proper English breakfast. > Installed in just one day on 01793
telephone number. Photos will be mailed Greetings and good luck for your 861584
within two weeks. next 20 years