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28 The Link Magazine • August 2001
EGG: a new group to protect North wildlife
^ I l Whilst development proceeds apace in North Swindon, some resi-
dents are aware of the importance of protecting wildlife habitats and
• Extensions other environmental features and have formed a group to 'adopt' and
protect Groundwell Brook and its environs.
• Loft Conversions t-- The brook rises from springs ping to the Council Hotline on
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• Garage Conversions close to Cricklade Road, runs be- 464128.
tween Groundwell and Lower "If there is sufficient interest in
• Free quotations Penhill and passes through Abbey EGG we would like to extend our
Meads en route to Haydon Wick. involvement into the Groundwell
• Best possible prices
Gryndewylles Facu (Grindwylles Ridge open space," said Marilyn.
• Many local references Lacu on some OS maps) was prob- For more information, call her on
ably dug by ancient Britons or the 331516.
Phone now for helpful friendl advice Romans to drain marshland. It Seven Fields walk
y
now forms part of the southern Meanwhile the Seven Fields Na-
Tel: 01793 638574 boundary of Blunsdon Parish, but ture Reserve continues to provide
its real importance today is the
a place for recreation as well as a
wildlife corridor it provides. Along haven for wildlife.
its upper reaches are two Wilt- "It is one of the best wildlife
C S I ILW I C!) W shire Wildlife sites: Groundwell meadows in public ownership in
Wiltshire, with an amazing
Farm Copse and Groundwell
AIR CONDITION1N. Marsh. Closeby is the Seven Fields biodiversity for an urban site," said
Marilyn. "There are over 200 spe-
Nature Reserve and Penhill Copse.
The Environmental Group of cies of wildflowers, trees and
Groundwell, or EGG, held its first hedgerow plants and many varie-
& SATING °6 meeting in July and meets again ties of birds, mammals, butterfly,
One unit cools in summer - heats in winter on 1 August at the community cen- hoverfly and sawfly."
tre in Chippenham Walk, Penhill, Walks are held on a regular ba-
Cooling only, or heating and cooling 7.30pm. All interested are wel- sis around the reserve and are suit-
air conditioning units supplied, installed and serviced by come to attend. able for all levels of fitness, includ-
A first aim of EGG is to keep the ing, weather permitting, wheel-
Caswell Refrigeration Ltd
brook free from rubbish. Marilyn chair users.
Unit 3 Cannons Ind. Est., Station Rd, Wootton Basse tt, Swindon Beale, a driving force behind the The next takes place on Satur-
Tel: 01793 840401 Fax: 01793 840402 establishment of the group as well day 4 August, 1.30pm to 3.30pm,
as the now thriving Seven Fields starting from the Kennet Avenue
Call now for a free no obligation quotation Nature Reserve, would like all resi- carpark, when the area's connec-
Approved dealers for Daikin, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi and Toshiba dents to keep an eye on these open tions with history and legends will
space areas and report any fly tip- be explored.
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