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NORTH SWINDON (including Abbey Meads, St Andrew's Ridge, Ash Brake, Taw Hill) 11
New school plans week Rooms with no view

of art from the park The Mulley family could not believe their eyes when they moved into
their new house at Abbey Meads recently. Every upstairs window
Abbey Meads Primary School intends to bring their learning experi- had been fitted with frosted glass.
ence out into the community each term. Staff and children are busily Lynne Mulley exclaimed, "when I showed my mum the house she said
planning their first project for 1 to 5 November wow how many bathrooms have you got!" The error has now been
Since the school opened pupils rectified and the Mulley's have clear vision, except from the bathroom.
have been developing skills in print Have you any amusing problems? If so call Tanya on 705105.
Join the scouts and learning about art, science and
the environment.
During the first week after half Closer links PORTRAITS
term, to celebrate their studies, Key
Stage 1 and 2 children will be vis- for cut off
iting Lydiard Park to gather seeds community 0 People
and look at autumn colours. They
will be producing collages from Plans to provide a meeting place 0 Houses
their collection and creating art at Taw Hill will help ease fears of
and drama about the environment. isolation felt by some residents. 0 Children
Sue Maplin from the Wiltshire A health and social care project
Wildlife Trust will be visiting the group is currently looking at ways From your photograph
school to help the children develop of providing a focal point for the
the grounds, and also teach them Taw Hill community. They are Pencil or watercolour
which seeds and plants are suit- planning to hold a drop in session An ideal gift
The new 7th Swindon Abbey Meads able for the soil. There will also be for residents to come and discuss Prices from £20
Scouts, rear from left, Helen Brittain, sports activities culminating in a their needs and find out more. The
Gary Coates, John Crowley, Jack Keith performance of dance at the end of group made up by representatives Call Paula
Front, Chris Miller, Andrew Ponting, the week. from health, police, church, doc- on 01793 704539
Scott Sturgess, David Coates Weather permitting, all children tors, Swindon Council and
will take a carnival out into the Taywood Homes, hope to work in
Abbey Meads youngsters can community, from 3.45pm on 5 partnership with local people to Nail
now join the recently formed cub November, to show off examples form a community association.
or scout group which meets in of their work. It is anticipated that the tempo- Extensi
Abbey Meads school. At 4.30pm there will be a rary social hall used for Abbey
There are organised games, trips barbeque supplied and cooked by Meads will be sited at Taw Hill £30.0
to parks and more adventurous Abbey Meads cubs and scouts, next Easter.
activities like camping and canoe- where parents and local residents Residents in the area are being Infills,Wraps,l'di
ing. Cubs, for 6 to 8 years, run on can come at look at the children's asked to contribute ideas so that
Airbrushing and N J
a Monday evening and Scouts, work. A display of art will also be activities and events can be organ-
aged 10 to 16, meet on Tuesdays. mounted in the reception area at ised to meet their needs. TOP QUALITY
To join contact Sue Barnes on the school, with all welcome to The drop in session is planned
700885 (cubs) or Helen Brittain on come and view, during the follow- for the 18 November but will be PRODUCTS USED
705338 (scouts). ing week. confirmed, by letter, to all resi- Manicures & Pedicures
dents.
If you would like further infor- Veronika
Counselling service set up to help mation contact Derek Hughes on 01793 702909
722425 or Una Carlow on 531008.
with stresses and strains of life or 07887 510409
A new service has opened at the Abbey Meads Medical Centre
run by counsellors and therapists Julia Cole and Tricia Cosford.
WI I.. I.. S Professionally drawn by
Both are fully trained relation-
ship counsellors and psychosexual The Andrews Partnership (01793) 642245
therapists with a wealth of experi-
ence in dealing with the kind of A professionally prepared will can avoid From £25.00 inc.
personal problems that people en- Home v is service
counter every day. delay and distress for your family from £35.00 inc.
Julia Cole said, "we decided to
open a counselling service in Ab-
bey Meads because of all the new
housing in the area. It is well
known that moving house, and
perhaps beginning a new job, can
place a strain on individuals and
their relationships. Our service can
help people to manage the stresses also offer a specialist service for
and strains of adjusting to these those suffering from sexual prob-
life changes as well as dealing with lems.
the day to day concerns that most Julia Cole and Tricia Cosford, Temple House, 115/118 Commercial Road, Swindon
people meet at some time in their above, both hold the Relate Certifi- Tel: (01793) 522688 Fax: (01793) 513812
life." cate in Couple Counselling and
The service is available, by ap- the Relate Diploma in Psycho- Conveyancing Leases & Tenancies Wills & Probate
pointment, and offers day and sexual Therapy as well as being Business & Company Matters Debt Recovery
evening times in the Gwylfa John trained counselling and psycho- General Litigation
Suite. sexual therapy supervisors. Matrimonial and Family Law
Individuals and couples will be Call 01672 539146 for further in- • Experienced Efficient Effective •
able to see the counsellors, who formation and appointments.