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12 AT YOUR LIBRARY
PAUL DRAPER Books, videos, CDs, information
:tee Se uPVC Fascia, - resolve to visit the library soon
A Happy New Year to all our readers, past present and future writes,
YOUR FIRST STOP FOR Guttering Group Librarian, Joyce Kirk-Browne.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT If you make just one new year's the Link Centre complex, on the
From a 13 amp fuse, cleaner bag & Cladding resolution, why not promise to use ground floor opposite the ice rink.
or consumer unit to fridges,
CLADDING FASCIAS your local library. It's so much Telephone 465555.
freezers or vacuum cleaners , less effort than giving up smoking North Swindon is served by
we offer a fast, efficient or starting another diet, and you Moredon Library in Church Walk
and personal service. might even keep it up beyond the North. Tel: 464490.
Only 5 minutes from West Swindon ® GUTTERING middle of January. Recent videos
Ample free parking It is completely free to join and All available for hire at the amaz-
* FREE ESTIMATES * to borrow all types of books. Each
11 The Arcade, High Street member of the family can have a ing price of £2.25 for a whole week.
Wootton Bassett Tel: (01793) 8259651 membership card and use it to Anastasia - a delightful animated
Tel: 01793 854378 3 Overton Gardens, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon borrow up to eight items. There is film from Disney
a modest hire charge for tapes, Contact - film version of Carl
CDs and videos. Sagon's sci-fi tale starring Jodie
If you have never used the li- Foster
brary before or not visited recently Titanic - not even Hollywood could
remember to bring along some ID give this one a happy ending
42
694277 showing your address. George of the Jungle - Tarzan spoof,
We especially welcome children a lot of fun
Established since 1 950 of all ages; it's never too soon to
nurture an interest in books. Those A Life Less Ordinary - romantic com-
RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS & MANAGEMENT edy with Ewan MacGregor and
who have attended the Friday
DO YOU WANT A 1st CLASS SERVICE? morning storytimes, 10.30am to Cameron Diaz
11am, will know that libraries are Portrait of a Lady - classy version of
r Our reputation has been built over nearly 50 years no longer havens of silence. the Henry James' novel starring
of professional property management West Swindon library is part of Nicole Kidman
Local & nationwide advertising
•:• Wide range of se rvices, from introduction only to full management
Congratulations
Peter Long & Partners
A 20th birthday is a special celebration, and one which The Link
1 6 High Street, Old Town, Swindon should be congratulated on, writes Principal Librarian David Allen
It really doesn't seem very long ple find a voice and a space to
since West Swindon was a really express their concerns. It also helps
new area. In the early days, the them to make contact with others
TFARIN3DON smallness made for a real commu- who share those concerns, so they
can work together more effectively
nity feel. As the area expanded, it
was more difficult for people to to raise these issues in the right
keep in touch, to know the area, forum. In this way, real action can
and to feel a sense of identity. be taken to improve life in the area,
in the way that residents feel is
Throughout this time, The Link
has been adding its own special appropriate.
blend of information, news, and Information helps people of all
opinion to the local scene. Infor- ages come together to develop
Buy direct from your local mation has been its lifeblood. What community groups which reflect
is it that this information does
local interests: sport, the environ-
manufacturer and save money which is so valuable to our com- ment, young people, health, com-
munity? puters, elderly people, luncheon
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Information does not have to be
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you want it, with thousands of fabrics to choose from. world news to be important lo- Information also helps people to
cally. Just knowing your way recognise their existing talents, and
Don't settle for mass produced when you can around the road and footpath net- to develop new ones: keep fit, adult
have made-to-measure for the same price!
work is vital if you are to find your education in the arts, sciences, and
Come and see our wide selection of suites today way to work, to the shops, to the recreation courses.
park, or to the cinema. The Link
For over 150 years, libraries have
* Craftsman built published the first really useful been centres of information, help-
* All suites fully guaranteed •' maps of West Swindon, and has ing to create a sense of personal
^.., - Open: recently produced the first map
* All suites covered in for North Swindon. identity, and building living com-
7 days a week: munities.
your own choice of fabric Information about people locally
* Solid wood frames — Mon to Sat helps newcomers find those im- We recognise that information also
needs to reach right into people's
_ _ ^ 10am - Som portant early contacts: school
^c rviaue w IiicaauIe homes, and this is what The Link
headteachers, doctors, dentists, does so well.
* Re-upholstery I • Sunday community workers, shopkeepers,
service 1 pm - 5pm even publicans! It also helps new In celebrating this anniversary, it's
* Curtains arrivals to feel less isolated. also an appropriate time to cel-
ebrate achievements in building a
Closed 24-31 December Information about issues of local
concern - vandalism, school buses, living community. And everyone
should feel good about that.
street lighting, traffic - helps peo-