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See us on the net @ www.swindonlink.com The Link Magazine • April 2000 5
Bass backs off settling bet D&LBlinds
Shaw resident Phil Archer has asked The Link to help persuade Bass Elizabeth Clark
brewers to settle a wager about the use of The Village Inn at Shaw Rollers • Verticals • Venetians Paint effects specialist
village centre which they admitted losing nine months ago. Roman Blinds • VELUX^'
& unique designs
In mid-1998 Phil wrote to Bass Conservatory Blinds
on behalf of Shaw Residents Asso- QUALITY BLINDS AT in decorating
ciation to protest against their plan AFFORDABLE PRICES
to ditch 'the family pub' concept Colour washing, frottage &
which it had since opening in De- Fast and reliable service dragging, marbling, gilding,
cember 1987. Because of competi- Evenings & weekends no problem crackle glaze, distressing, textured
tion in the family pub market, Bass All blinds fitted free finishes, stone effects and more.
had decided to exclude children to Choose from a wide range Walls, floors, furniture.
create a more traditional adult at- of fabrics from the comfort even kitchen cupboards
mosphere. of your ow,: home Free estimates
In reply to Phil's suggestion of a
bet that the brewery would changes Contact Paul on 01793 619428 Tel: 01793 529192
its policy before the millennium Phil Archer zttjlh FREE QUOTES NO OBLIGATION Mobile: 07881 628809
and allow children back in, Stephen his daughters oe
Savill, director and general man- and Hannah
ager at Bass, offered to wager £500 establishing ho best to pay up.' TRACEY'S Need
that there would be no further However, despite e-mails and
changes. The money was pledged assurances from Mr McMahon that COMPLETE curtails
to a charity of the winner's choice. payment would be made, and a CURTAIN or blinds Made to
In April 1999 Phil wrote to Mr warning in mid-February from Phil SERVICE made? measure curtains,
Savill claiming that he had won as that he would call in the media,
Prices from: 1 ^+ swags, & tails. s
children were being admitted into nothing has happened. All other valances,
the pub at weekends between 12 "It really is disappointing that I Curtains £25 • Tiebacks £15 R-blinds, London, etc.
noon and 5pm. "I never in my am revealing all this to The Link," Pelmets £25 • Austrian blinds £20
wildest dreams thought Bass said Phil. "Bass had an excellent Roman blinds £25 • Accessories £5 Free measuring & quotations - .
Full fitting service available
would make a u-turn in less than opportunity to reap positive pub- Hanging from £15 Handmade footstools to order
six months," said Phil. "I asked for licity for the Village Inn and could Prices exclude material cost Re-upholstery of dining chairs etc
the cheque to be made payable to have enhanced the £500 by hold- Free estimating and advice
PMH special baby care unit." ing a special event, or having a Design. making and complete
Unfortunately Mr Savill had re- whip round amongst customers. fitting service available
tired from the brewery, but Bass "Bass should now pay up grace- y
business manager Phil McMahon fully and help improve the vital Typical deliver 10 days Apsley House Arcade, Wootton Bassett,
y
agreed at the end of June last year work done by the PMH Special Call Trace ' Baker on 01793 5861 II)
that the bet had been lost and was Care Baby Unit."

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