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Conference calls for formation of THE Need
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A conference - Looking at Swindon.. together - drew people from CURTAIN or blinds We have two large
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Listening: Judy Jones, Martha Parry, j1'endy Shillam, Paul Bearne, chair of the 'WE COME TO YOU'
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Organised by the New Mechan- be brutally frank, Swindon has got & delivery Don't worry we can fix it
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the event aimed to give citizens an agreed. "People were able to speak WE ALSO SELL • Respraying - panel beating
independent forum to express their freely; there wasn't the sense that • Chassis welding
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Shillam presented the town centre Organiser Martha Parry said the (up to 50% off) • MOT & mechanical repairs
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regeneration plan and journalist conference had enthusiastically * Parts & accessories (especially if it's not your fault)
Judy Jones, whose controversial supported the idea of a civic soci-
article in the New Statesman in ety for the town. "It would pro-
August criticised Swindon and its vide an umbrella for all the com-
leadership, chaired a discussion to munity organisations concerned
close the day. with Swindon. It would involve a
Mary Ratcliffe from Old Town wide spectrum of people and act
said the event was worthwhile. "It as an independent non-party po- THEATRE EXPRESS
was a stimulating and thought pro- litical voice for all citizens."
voking day which gave ordinary To find out more about the Swin- Develops Body & M' _
people a chance to speak out. To don Civic Society, call 520592.
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