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ER I APPLIANCE REPAIRS Letters to The Link
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Repairs to most makes of: Graffiti menace attacks Grange Park
• Most leading brands 3 Washing Machines Name and e-mail address supplied
• Guaranteed repairs 3 Dryers Grange Park is a grand title for a and washes over the whole area.
• Same day service ' 3 Dishwashers 1` t housing development. It is also a I have spoken with, and written
gracious name for an 'urban vil- to, our local councillors and have
3 Microwaves
No call out charge • No VAT lage'. Much of the reality lives up been given assurances. I have spo-
3 Vacuum Cleaners to the title. Roads with clear vis- ken with our local Council service
A SUDS John Phillips Servicing ibility, wide verges, planted and have been given suggestions
25 years experience roundabouts, substantial lengths about using paint stripper and very
All work guaranteed of walk and cycle way, play parks hot water. I have been told about
for differing ages and extensive hiring the graffiti-removing ma-
use of brick in a variety of shades. chine and I have been promised
Until recently the natural deterio- leaflets to all households about this.
DECORATOR DECORATOR ration and ageing of the develop- I have also watched the plague
ment was also reasonably gracious. grow:
PREMIER Professional Broken fencing was refurbished, a. street signs remain daubed
failed lighting replaced and litter
with rude signs
PROPERTY SERVICES painter, decorator was removed. b. brick walls remain in their
The only call you'll need The picture has changed sub- appalling state
to make for quality: & ceramic tiler stantially in the past few months. c. bus shelters are frequently
It seems that almost every stretch targeted
• Painting & decorating of wall has now been blighted with Why is it that we accept this
• Paper hanging graffiti. The rogue black outlines situation when we know that to
• Coving & artexing appear overnight, to be filled with allow just one piece of graffiti to
garish colour over the following remain on a wall for longer than a
• Wall & floor tiling
week. Until recently this menace day, encourages two more the
Domestic and commercial lurked in the underpasses. Now, next? What can we do to clean up
unchecked, it climbs and sprawls our area and show that we care?
High standards guaranteed
Call 525671 or
Mannington House Pedestrians on cyclepaths
Sheila Povey is delving into the There are two underpasses lead-
history of the Strange family who ing to West Swindon Centre, one
PLUMBING & HEATINI once lived in Mannington House, from Freshbrook, the other from
West Swindon. She has a recent the direction of Shaw Ridge, each
u Empire Plumbing photograph of the house but is comprises a pavement for pedes-
interested to know if anyone has a
trians and a roadway for cyclists.
BLOCK PAVING SERVICES & Heating earlier one, taken before it was al- A regular user of the route from
tered, which she could purchase. Shaw Ridge has informed us of a
n ! ll l^!!. ! r i O Boilers & central heating Please contact The Link on 872282 recent incident where two cyclists
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Needlecraft tottering on the cycle path without
^it1- n-1-r— Installations, repairs Peatmoor Stitches needlecraft her parents paying the least atten-
t I I and maintenance group get together on the first and tion. The result was a grazed arm
Whatever you need, third Thursday of the month in and shin and a twisted ankle. For-
1111 ^5^1 '[ill i3:! ^lila I J we're here to help you Roughmoor Social Hall, Swinley tunately the toddler, who could
Drive at 7.30pm. The next meeting have been seriously injured, was
Tel: 01793 436539 is on 4 May.
n flF111lLXiLI n Mobile: 0973 760167 Sarah Raymond has taken over avoided.
Pedestrians please use the pave-
Mobile: 07775 621764 group coordination and new mem- ment
bers are always welcome what-
ever their experience. For more
TV REPAIRS UPVC CLADDING details, call her on 886410. Help a child by learning croquet
As part of a nation-wide initiative
PAUL DRAPER Embroiderers supported by the Croquet Asso-
ILLIAMS V Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch ciation members of Swindon Cro-
& VIDEO uPVC Fascia, of the Embroiderers' Guild meet quet Club are offering coaching
Guttering & Cladding on Monday 8 May, 7.30pm at sessions, free of charge, from
Specialists in repairs of Churchfields School, Salcombe 9.30am on 7 May at the Moredon
Grove when Ann Cox will talk Community Sports Centre.
TVs, videos, satelite, CLADDING FASCIAS
about silk ribbon embroidery. Everyone taking part will be in-
microwaves, audio Admission is £3. vited to make a donation to
equipment & in car On Saturday 20 May, 10am to Childline, the national free and
4pm, Ann is running a silk ribbons confidential helpline for children
hi-fi's. Free estimates 4 GUTTERING
flowers day school. in trouble or danger.
30A COUNTY ROAD, SWINDON The guild is holding a spring The club has an enthusiastic
* FREE ESTIMATES * exhibition at the Link Centre li-
Tel : 01793 423371 membership that plays in tourna-
Tel: (01793) 825965 brary until Saturday 6 May. ments and competitions. For more
Mobile 0976 752073 For further details call Lynette information call John Airey on
3 Ove rton Gardens, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon
Hemming on 537481 873026.