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WESTLEA
Start new school year with
T CL Reclaimed Timber
y clear emergency access
Pl , timber, hardboard, chipboard
sleepers, telegraph poles Police to take action from 6 September
Delivery arranged in Swindon area Firefighters at Westlea station and the police are hoping that car
Drop by or tel: 829715 drivers parking outside Westlea School from September will take
heed of a letter sent to parents at the end of last term advising them
that tough action will be taken against those who cause obstruction.

HOMECARERS
We are actively seeking reliable and experienced
carers for Swindon and surrounding areas For years cars parked on both Westlea headteacher Suzanne
sides of Langstone Way outside Seaton endorsed the letter. "We
Mornings, evenings and weekends available
the school have caused a major have been working closely with
Car driver & telephone essential • New improved pay structure
problem. Some are even parked in PC Connor to ensure there is safe
For further information, please ring Swindon 612333 the school gateway. and clear access to the school at
In the July Link, our headline busy times. I do hope parents will
The Care Company Ltd, 27 Victoria Road, Swindon
was: 'What would happen if fire keep the safety of the children in
broke out in Westlea School at mind at all times when they are
3.20pm? driving to and from school and not
We pointed out that the chances
WHY SETTLE FO of a nine foot wide fire engine get- obstruct Langstone Way."
ting near to the school in an emer-
SECOND BEST gency were reduced because of the Last day decoration
traffic congestion, even though the Although the last day of term at
When you can buy Britain's fire station is only two minutes Westlea School was a 'non-uni-
away. Vital seconds would be lost
best selling scooter from and there could be fatalities. form' day, all the year 6 leavers
turned up in regulation white polo
The Cycling Centre, At the time Sub-officer Perry shirts to carry on a long standing
Payne from Westlea fire station,
Swindon's No.1 scooter the brigade traffic liaison officer tradition of collecting signatures
from classmates and teachers.
dealer for Swindon, said, "I regret to say The idea started several years
that congestion caused by vehicles ago when a pupil forgot his auto-
around school time presents a very graph book and collected signa-
See our sensational S AS scooters. serious problem for the emergency tures on his shirt.
services. By their actions car own- Teachers Suzie Blatchley, rear left,
Quality at low, low prices ers often prevent fire appliances who has gone to a school in Sussex,
getting to where they need to be.
Zoom past traffic jams • No parking problems and Elizabeth Wood, now depu ty head
A fire engine is nine feet wide
Full year's road tax only £15 at Oliver Tomkins Juniors, with year
which means we must have a lot of
Eco friendly • Powerful 50cc Honda designed engines space. Seconds can be lost and 6 leavers, front from left, Daniel
Automatic gearing - just twist and go. Ideal for commuting, shopping they could be the difference be- Hargreaves, Jonathan Searancke; mid-
dle, Charlotte Nice, Ben Peart,
or just for fun. Fantastic eye catching colours tween life and death." Katherine Care, Helen Knox
Our price £999 plus £125 on the road costs. Total price: £1,124 At the end of term parents re-
ceived a letter from Community
Finance & insurance packages specially suited to your personal requirements arranged.
Easy terms available. Written quotations on request Officer PC Phil Connor appealing
to them not to park on Langstone
N SEATS ..^.n^. Way. He points out that letters
from the school over the years have
generally been ignored by parents
" OLIN who drive to the school.
He suggests they park at West
Bikes for all the family Swindon Centre or the Shaw Ridge
Juniors from just £49.99 Leisure Park closeby because the
police will rigorously enforce the
Adults 15, 21, 24, 27 speed
law relating to vehicles causing an
Rigid frames, hard tails, full suspension
obstruction and those parked dan-
Big range of BMX bikes gerously from the start of the new
Skateboards - loads to choose from f. school term.
--------- ----- — ----------- Fixed penalty tickets of £20 may
Ice skates & equipment now in stock) wf
be issued and vehicles could even
be towed away. The police may
also carry out construction and use
'^` • 233 Ferndale Road, Swindon •^. inspections of vehicles which
Swindon Tel: (01793) 536657 might lead to further infringe-
ments.