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1 4 The Link Magazine • February 2001 www.swind
New NeST hatched in Toothill
GOGGLEBOX Graffiti, illegal parking around
TV & VIDEO local schools, drugs misuse, aban-
doned shopping trolleys and lack
REPAIR
of activities and facilities for young
SERVICE people were the first issues to be
raised at the first meeting of the
Toothill Neighbourhood Safety
Free home Team (NeST) on 9 January.
estimates Organised by the Swindon
Council Crime and Disorder team,
* No call out charge the NeST brought together resi-
dents, members of local organisa-
* All repairs tions, a primary school head-
guaranteed teacher, the police and local coun- Looking at the issues, from left Eileen Koppoe from Toothill Church, Paula
Harrison, Toothill councillor Dave Cox, Caroline Mallinson from Phoenix
cillors. surgery and resident Emma Churchill
Tel: 01793 - 812738 The aim is to provide a forum
where people can discuss the prob- Crime & Disorder Development join the NeST, or at least come to
lems facing the area, share the per- Officer, Paula Harrison said she the next meeting at the end of Feb-
spectives of different agencies in- was pleased with the response to ruary. "If you are a school gover-
volved and come up with recom- the first meeting. "It's an impor- nor, member of a PTA, neighbour-
mendations for action. A NeST tant and positive step towards lo- hood watch co-ordinator or other
has been running in Freshbrook cal people identifying their own community representative you are
DUNCAN for over a year and has become an community safety concerns and welcome to join the NeST," she
important point of contact between working together to find local so- said.
"SELF DRIVE HIRE
organisations, the council and the lutions that will work." For more information, contact
Zlou 4ieal ,Rena€ Boor jz4 t( police. She is keen for more people to Paula Harrison on 466473.
Vehicles for Hire at Competitive Rates
Cars - Vans • Luton Tail-Lifts
272 Ermin Street No action on road crossing
Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon The West area panel received a report on 4 January bout at Gainsborough Way and Rowton Heath Way.
Tel: 822193 that Rowton Heath Way in Freshbrook does not White lines and lit bollard refuge will create a safer
Radio de-coding while you wait qualify for traffic calming measures or a controlled pedestrian crossing point. The route is heavily used
crossing. by students walking to Greendown School in Grange
FREE PARKING 80 Annalise Hosking from Grange Park raised a pe- Park.
Open daily 8.30am - 5.30pm tition last year calling for more pedestrian safety but The area panel also heard that money will be spent
Sundays 8.30am - 9.30am
council officers reported that there had been no on repairing Fr-shbrook Community Centre - even-
accidents on the road and there were more danger- tually. Them: iagement committee has been calling
ous sites elsewhere requiring attention. for comprehensive repairs for some years. The coun-
THE However it was reported that safety measures cil has identified £16 million worth of repairs for
were being introduced on the east side of the rounda- next year, but has a budget of around £1.2 million.
IREPLAC
CENTRE New community courses at the family project
OFFICE & SHOWROOMS The West Swindon Family and Community Project health visitors will be holding monthly topic-based
Specialists in fireplaces, gas at 15 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook is starting free discussions on issues of interest to parents. The first
effect fires with or without flues, introductory courses in complimentary relaxation will be 'Preparing for puberty.'
electric fires, gas & multifuel therapies on Tuesdays, 9.30am to 11.45am. Starting 8 February, 12.30pm to 2.30pm, tutors
stores, baskets & accessories Shiatsu practitioner Mike Jeffers is running a four from New College will be running an 'Everyday
week course, 'energetic exercise for relaxation', start- English' course aimed at adults who want to brush
Dare to ing on 23 January. This will be followed by four up their communication skills.
weeks of reflexology. If you miss the first sessions, A free creche is available for all courses.
be
you are welcome to join later. For further information call West Swindon Fam-
different From Monday 5 February, 10am to 12 noon, local ily and Community Project on 871303.
Climbing kids
Youngsters from the West Swindon jun-
or stick ior youth club enjoyed a team building
exercise with a visit to the climbing
with wall at the Link Centre in December.
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tradition Newly reformed after play leader
Kathy Kinloch joined the project, the
children aged ten to twelve meet after
0 school on Thursdays to take part in craft
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PERCY ST CO HAWKINS ST activities, play outdoor games in good
weather and share a meal together.
THE
m . I "The climbing wall was a great chal-
CENTRE
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lenge for the children, but they quickly
DOLPHIN M O
OUTLETVIHAGE took to it after instruction from Paul
PUB D NORTH
Q CAR PARK
Woolfson," said Kathy.
VISIT OUR SHOWROOMS AT: On the wall, from left, James Vailey, Alexan-
1 RODBOURNE ROAD, der Kinloch, Gareth Leighfield. Standing,
SWINDON SN2 2AG
Kathy Kinloch, Simon Bond, Anike Law-
TEL/FAX: (01793) 612288
rence, climbing instructor Paul Woolfson