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The Link Magazine • July 2001 11
Abbey Meads church opens doors with first service Maps found useful
Last month The Link published
The congregation at Abbey Meads the third edition of our popular
Church were joined by visitors North Swindon map, the only
from other local churches and rep- high quality, large scale and up to
resentatives from Christian de- date map of the area.
nominations in Swindon to dedi- Distributed with the magazine
cate the new building at the vil- in Abbey Meads, St Andrew's
lage centre on 9 June. Ridge and Taw Hill, it has been
It has been designed to provide
meeting rooms for community very well received by residents,
groups, as well as a centre for wor- delivery people, taxi drivers and
the emergency services.
ship. A newcomer to the area was par-
Deaconess Maureen Spinks said,
the church completes the facili- ticularly pleased to have it deliv-
ties at the village centre and pro- ered. Eileen Smith from Farmers
vides an important focus for spir- Close called to say, "it was a lovely
surprise to come home and find
itual life in the community." ^ s the map and the magazine. Being
Maureen bids farewell to Abbey
Meads in August to take up a posi- new to Swindon we're finding our
way around; the map has become
tion in Gloucester.
an instantly useful reference guide.
I've acquired a few more to keep in
AGM in ^ HILL Peter 5nrith, Chu ch Warden of St. Andrews Blunsdon, receives a candle and the car and to send to visitors."
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Whilst stocks last the map is
a North Swindon map to show the way forward in partnership, from Sophie
Matthews, with from left, Rev Michael Pevey, President of the North East available free of charge from the
The Burghley Park community Wilts URC District, Rev Geoff Birch, Sarah Candlin. In the background, Haydon Centre, Dewhurst Estate
association holds its Annual Gen- Roger Faulkner, Methodist Superintendant and Deaconess Maureen Spinks Agents at Abbey Meads village
eral Meeting at The Hub social hall centre, West Swindon library, the
on Queen Elizabeth Drive, next to Reference Library and Swindon In-
Taw Hill surgery on Wednesday 'The Pirates are coming' to Fete at Catherine Wayte formation Centre.
11 July, 7.30pm. Abbey Meads School fete School, Elstree Way A fourth edition is planned for
A report of the year's business Saturday 7 July, 2pm - 4pm Friday 13 July, 6pm - 8pm November to include the new
will be given and a new committee Fancy dress parade, run the gaunt- Megabowl outdoor 10 pin bowling roads to be built in the Haydon 3
will be elected for 2001 /2. let. custard pie fight, stalls and alley, pony rides, bouncy castle, area, west of Lady Lane.
To stand for election, nomina- refreshments, followed by family treasure hunt, stalls, refreshments Our West Swindon map is also
tion forms are available from the barbecue and disco at 7pm. and barbecue. available from West Swindon li-
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secretary on 702757. Organised by Friends of Abbey Meads School Organ sed by Friends of Catherine Wayte School brary and the Information Centre.