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NORTH SWINDON (including Abbey Meads, St Andrew's Ridge, Ash Brake, Taw Hill) 13
Happy Birthday Taw Hill Surgery
Taw Hill's doctors practice opened its doors at the end of September last year and has seen a steady rise
in patient numbers to over 600 people now on its register.
Opening hours have been ex- has been helped by their innova- to another temporary buildingina
tended to cope with the growing tive website where patients can year as the current site is ear-
demand and the surgery is staffed view the appointment diary be- marked for development. A per- SOLUT ON
from lam to 7pm. fore calling the surgery to book. manent building at Taw Hill vil-
Dr Peter Crouch and Dr June Mr Morgan said "we regularly lage centre is scheduled for Sep- Maintenance free
Morris work with two nurses, a get e-mails from visitors comment- tember 2003. UPVC fascia boards
health visitor and a visiting corn- ing on the usefulness of the site." To get in touch call 709500 or
munity midwife. On the adminis- The practice may have to move www.tawhillsurgery.com cladding & guttering
tration side there is a team of eight Expertly fitted at DIY prices
receptionists and practice manager Happy school struck by sadness
Andrew Morgan. FREE SUR` LY
• After months of prepara tion, Catherine Wayte Primary School opened NO 1)1:1)OSInI^
in September with 125 children, 50 of whom are starting for the first
time in reception classes.
Work it out for yourself
As well as headteacher, Gaye with sandpit and large parasol. 20' fascia board fitted £ 60
Ching, there are five teachers, six There is also a pond, a central court- 20' fascia & gutter fitted £135
support staff and an aclministra- yard with picnic tables and seat- 20' fascia, soffit & gutter £205
tion manager. They have spent the ing where some of the children can 20' fascia & soffit £130
first couple of weeks getting to work or eat their lunch. (prices correct at time of publication)
know the children and helping Jessica and Hannah, both 6
them settle into the daily routines. thought their playground was
The school has a real :multi-cul- great. Jessica chuckled, "the play- ZS P
tural feel with youngsters from the times are best because the boys are 1S1_S
USA, France, Japan and Brazil all always chasing me." Hannah
getting to grips with their new added, "the new playground is
environment. really big so we can use the skip-
Yuka Matsudaira, 9, said "this is ping ropes."
my second English school and I
Dr Crouch said, "this has been think it is very good. I think my Our condolences For a free quote
the most challenging, yet thor- teacher Mrs Messenger is very We were very sorry to hear of the
oughly enjoyable surgery that we kind." sudden death of Mrs Ching's
have had the pleasure of being in- The £2million school on Elstree husband Rod, 55, in the early hours
volved with. We are lucky to have Way has eight classrooms, a de- of Sunday 17 September. Our e-mail:
such a dedicated, hard working sign / technology room, a large net- thoughts are with her at this tragic
and caring staff." worked computer suite, hall and
Most patients are able to get an library.
appointment the same day, usu- Outdoors, the reception children
ally at a time that suits them. This have their own play area complete
MP helps address issues

Speeding cars, few facilities for young people and a lack of beat
police officers were the main concerns expressed to North Swindon
MP Michael Wills at a second public meeting held at Abbey Meads
Community School on 8 September.
Residents told the MP that most lary had received extra funding
of the issues raised in February for community policing. AUTUMN SPECIAL MEAL FOR Two to 1st DECEMBER
had been resolved. It was agreed The Link raised the lack of a youth
1 /4 of aromatic crispy duck
that Swindon Council was keep- worker and youth club facilities
! Mini spring rolls,
ing up with ground maintenance, for the growing numbers of young-
sesame chicken on toast and ribs in sweet & sour sauce
though some work is required to sters living locally. Mr Wills prom- (optional starters & beef dish)
cut back shrubs which are causing ised to pursue the matter further *'1W
a blindspot for drivers on Salzgit- and highlighted a pilot computer Beef with green peppers OR Beef with ginger
ter Drive. scheme, run during August, in con- in black bean sauce and spring onion
St Andrew's Ridge residents junction with Abbey Me ads School Deep fried shredded chicken in chilli sauce
raised road safety on Highdown that he had helped to organise. Mild combo curry with pork, beef, chicken & mushrooms
Way where cars speed across Senior council planner Martin Egg fried rice • Fortune cookies • Prawn crackers
roundabouts. Sarah Hook from Trewella told the meeting of pro- £16.88
Blunsdon Parish Council pointed posals for an office development ' 01793 703388
out that the opening of the local on the St Andrew's Ridge employ-
centre will result in more pedestri- ment area off Salzgitter Drive. He
ans. Council traffic engineers have also stated that during the week of
agreed to study the problem. 13 November there will be a public
The MP heard that North Swin- exhibition to show the housing,
don had lost its beat policeman primary and secondary school pro-
and residents feel there has been posals for Haydon 3.
an increase in graffiti, minor van- Afterwards Michael Wills said
dalism and attempted break-ins, it was a good meeting. "I am
as well as a serious fire at Taw Hill. pleased that the general feeling is
Mr Wills stated that he had al- that concerns are being tackled. It
ready spoken to the Chief Consta- demonstrates the value of regular
ble about the matter and would meetings and I plan to hold an-
contact her again as the constabu- other in the Spring."