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28 The Link Magazine • Februa ry 2000
Welcome to the New Year from Westlea fire station
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New Year's eve proved to be a quiet period throughout the whole of Wiltshire and at Westlea fire station
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luckily nobody needed our help, writes Sub-officer Martin Lloyd.
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We responded to 1,100 calls dur- The rest of the calls were false
The new name in ing 1999, which included over 400 alarms, chemical incidents and a
residential property fires. I would like to bring your wide range of miscellaneous events
management and lettings attention to the community fire such as animal rescues, people
watch that we run at Westlea. If trapped in machinery, the list is
Home Choice is a market leader
you need any advice on fire safety endless.
in Swindon with over 100 rental we are more than willing to help. The fire service supports many
properties under management, Don't put things off, give us a call charities. We try to do what we
from small studio apartments to
on 487620. We can also be found at can and appeal to the generous
executive houses.
various venues throughout the nature of the local community to
Our dedication to providing the year, so come on over, even if you assist. So from all of us and the
best possible service to our cli- just want the kids to have a look at charities that you have helped
ents is backed by a link to the Pri- a fire engine. throughout 1999, we would like to
vate Business Ombudsman and One disturbing statistic is the extend out many thanks.
the UK Association of Letting number of road traffic accidents The personnel at the station are
Agents. that we have attended - over 200 in about to receive fresh input.
the last year. There are three new faces that
We offer our tenants and land- Generally the fire service is only distress that these types of inci- have just passed out from training
lords peace of mind knowing that called if the accident is of a serious dents generate for all concerned. school, after completing three har-
we will look after any problems
nature and you do not need much So during the new millennium rowing months. We welcome fire-
they may have as quickly and imagination to comprehend the please take care. fighters Lee Braithwaite, Paul
skilfully as possible.
Lawler and Tom Reynolds.
We take on as much (or as little) On a sad note we lose a long
responsibility as the landlord North GP sets up patient group standing firefighter Tony Irwin
wants - from drawing up tenancy The Abbey Meads Medical Practice at the village centre is setting up who is transfering to Swindon Cen-
agreements to rent collection, a patient-led particiption group to improve communication between tral. Tony's dulcet Liverpudlian
right through to full manage- patients, doctors and nurses. accent will be missed around the
ment. A first meeting of the 'Friends of Abbey Meads Surgery' is planned station.
for late February. Activities of the group could include regular meet- Congratulations to firefighter
For further information,
ings with the clinical and management representatives, involvement in Andy Collins and his wife Kelly
please contact
health promotion and assisting with patient surveys. on the birth of their daughter,
Sue Gidney on 01793 431725
To find out more, drop into the surgery or call Brian Reed on 709100. Macenzie, all are doing very well.

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