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AT YOUR LIBRARY 15
Getting ready for the summer break
The long summer holidays will soon be upon us, bringing the age old problem of how to keep the
children occupied and amused writes Robert Cotterill. Why not explore your local library and find out Made to
what is on offer?
Swindon libraries not only have three years upwards can join the West Swindon Library is still swags, & tails.
a great selection of story books, reading safari game, collecting a looking for volunteers to listen to All other valances,
information and hobby books, series of colourful cards for read- children talk about the books they R-blinds, London, etc.
story tapes and videos for hire but ing different books and getting an have read. If you can spare a few Free measuring & quotations
have planned a programme of in- invitation to a party in September. hours, contact the library on 463238.
Full fitting service available
teresting activities over the sum- This free game will operate in all On Wednesday 11 August the Handmade footstools to order
mer. libraries from 24 July to 4 Septem- Jack Stephen magic show appears Re-upholstery of dining chairs etc.
For instance all children from ber. at the Central Library at 11.30am
and at West Swindon Library at
New adult fiction 1.30pm. Tickets, at £1.50 each, are
Virginia Andrews Runaways In Ann Granger Beneath These stones available at the libraries in advance.
the grim foster home run by Louise Young Tammy Franklin has learnt Places are limited, so book early. 1 Apsley House Arcade, Wootton Bassett,
and Gordon Tooey, at least Brooke, too much about death too quickly:
Crystal, Raven and Butterfly had her mother's after a lingering ill-
each other. Together they could ness and, now, 20 months later,
dream of a new chance .. a real her stepmother. But this time the REATIVE CURTAINS
home. Then they discover a secret death is murder and as Superin- The complete service from ideas to hanging,
even more haunting than Gordon's tendent Markby is all too aware,
heavy boots pounding on the Tammy also stands to have her all at affordable prices
wooden floors. father taken from her ... Hand made curtains, Roman blinds,
Patricia Cornwall Black Notice In a Iris Gower Sweet Rosie When Watt quilted bed covers, Austrian blinds, cushions etc.
cargo ship arriving at Virginia's Bevan, manager of Mainwaring For a free estimate ring Christine on 01793 875869
Deep Water Terminal from Bel- Pottery, comes to Rosie's 17th
gium, is discovered a locked, birthday party she realises he is
sealed container holding the re- the only man she will ever love. NO NEED TO LIVE WITH HARD WATER
mains of a stowaway. The initial Watt, however, unaware of Rosie's CONTACT:
postmortem performed by feelings is increasingly drawn into SWINDONSOFWATER
Scarpetta is inconclusive, but the the problems facing the pottery
victim's personal effects cause her owner, Llinos Mainwaring. (Con- Kinetico Block Salt Water Softeners guarantee soft water 24 hours ; .—
to fly to Interpol Headquarters. tinuing the Firebird Series) a day. Only 19" high, non-electric, meter controlled. \ 1 / `
Paul Doherty The Field of Blood Chris Ryan Tenth Man Down The Rent, lease, purchase. DIY sales & service. Salt delivered.
Brother Athelstan hunts a danger- SAS versus US Navy Seals. Geor- 260 Ferndale Road, Swindon. Tel: 527172
ous killer after the discovery of die Sharp's team is training gov-
three savagely murdered bodies. ernment forces in a Central Afri-
Two of the victims surprised an can republic racked by civil war.
assassin but who was the third The rebel forces are being led by
victim and why go to so much ex-members of the US military
trouble to kill him? elite.

Books on Wheels Library investment
spreads criticised
The library service for house- A £15,000 report by external con-
bound people is now available to sultants for Swindon Borough
people right across Swindon. Council has come up with the
Organiser Joanne Richardson blunt assessment that there has
had such a good response from an been massive under investment
appeal for volunteers in the De- in the library service, and the fa-
cember Link, that the restricted cilities in Swindon are poor.
service is now expanding. "I was There are currently 16 libraries
very pleased by the publicity," she across Swindon, plus two mobiles,
said. "It means we can now cover and 70,000 active users.
the whole borough." Spending is fifteen per cent less
Much more than books are avail- than the average for unitary au-
able to users. A Books on Wheels thorities in England. Some £900,000
delivery can include story cas- needs to be spent to modernise
settes, jigsaw puzzles and some and upgrade the service.
videos from the library collection. Seventy six recommendations F
Items are brought by volunteers are made including adoption of
who work in pairs and have been new services such as internet ac- es,
referenced checked by the WRVS. cess, homework clubs and cafes.
Visits take place every three The town centre library, housed
weeks. Volunteers aim to befriend in temporary buildings for well
users and there is always time to over thirty years, is described as
chat about the kind of material they 'arguably the worst central libary
would like delivered next time. for a town of its size in the UK.'
If you are housebound and have The report recognises that staff
no one else to visit the library on provide an excellent service under
your behalf, call 464495 for details difficult conditions.
on how Books on Wheels can bring However no immediate action is
the library to you. possible due to lack of money.