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www.swindonlink.com The Link Magazine • January 2001 9
Village centre cleaned up and looking forward
Toothill Village Centre finished last year in better shape than it began, to the surpise of some residents.
Improvements were carried out park to make it easier to see what is
during the second half of the year going on. Brilliant white fascias 6 month
following a council report on the Community centre treasurer intrest

state of local centres, particularly Marie Denton said, "lots of people ,ee_offer!
ritten details
with regard to graffiti. have commented on the improved on request
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The community centre, shops appearance; they're surprised that
and street furniture have been com- the buildings have remained graf- The ve ry best
quality system for longer
pletely cleaned of graffiti and fiti free for over four months." durability fitted by the
treated with a special barrier coat- She added that local beat police partners for over 15 years
ing. officer Phil Connor is doing a good • Locally run family business
In November trees and shrubs job by talking to groups of youth • All work guaranteed
were cut back to open up the car who hang around the local shops about respect for others using the • Cover or replacement
centre and visiting parents where
Scouts take the strain necessary.
Later this year there will be ad-
Hundreds of hard pressed Christmas shoppers at Asda were helped ditional lighting installed in the
with bag packing on 9 December when Toothill Scouts lent a hand. car park and one of the existing
CCTV cameras at the community COOPERS
The annual event at the West
Swindon Centre raised £479 which centre is to be re-sited to give bet- CHEMIST
ter coverage. However a general
will be used to refurbish Toothill plan for CCTV cameras around
barn. the centre has not been approved WEST SWINDON CENTRE
A Beavers group, two Cub packs Fine fragrances, toiletries,
and a Scout group meet on four by Swindon Council. ear piercing etc.
nights in the week. A new Ex- First NeST Meeting
plorer group for 14 to 18 year olds The first meeting of the Toothill APS, developing & printing
is to be launched in the Spring. NeST - Neighbourhood Environ- One free 35mm 24 exp film
But more adults are needed to mental Safety Team - takes place with every 35mm roll
keep the scouts going, says group on 9 January, in Toothill Commu- developed on the premises
scout leader Chris Rawling. nity Centre (time to be confirmed).
"Parents are keen for their chil- You are invited to attend if you Tel: 872033
dren to join cubs and scouts, but are concerned about community Open 7 days a week
we have a desperate need for adult safety or crime in the area.
helpers who will consider training Teresa Led ster from Middleleaze gets See the posters at the commu- Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm,
as leaders." some help from Anthony Nutt and nity centre for the time of meeting Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 1 Oam - 3pm
Call Chris on 520387 for details. Emelio Fusco or call Paula Harrison 466473

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