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Help protect schools WI entertains The Mad Hatter
Freshbrook and Grange Park police officer Rob Mortimer is appeal- Link advertiser Sheila Parsons, the Wednesday, 18 July, 7.30pm.
ing to people to be vigilant about vandals in school grounds during Mad Hatter of Swindon, will be Ladies crazy about hats, or just
the holidays. talking about 'The History of Hats interested in listening, are most
and Wearing them' at Tootlea- welcome.
"Schools across Swindon are
being needlessly damaged and are brook Women's Institute at For details about the WI, call
particularly vulnerable during the Toothill Community Centre on Jean Brock on 539456.
long summerbreak," said Rob. "It's
often bored youngsters causing the Fun run in Abbey Meads
problems. Some schools have been The second fun run/walk in aid of Little Sunshine's Playgroup takes
graffitied and people getting onto place over a three kilometre course around the footpaths of Abbey
roofs is a major problem. They Meads on Saturday 21 July, 2pm.
break tiles which cost £5 a time to Entry is £2 in advance, £2.50 on the day. There will be medals for all
replace and rain damage is an ex- participants. Contact Angie Spencer on 706469.
tra cost. It means money spent on
repairs is not being used on books Two toddles for Barnado's
and equipment." Nutkins parent and toddler group hope to have raised over £150 from
He added that because of the
damage caused, schools that used "If you see anybody acting sus- taking part in the Big Toddle for Barnado's in June.
As the group meets on Tuesday and Friday mornings, two toddles on
to unofficially allow young people piciously in the school grounds or Shaw Ridge had to be organised.
to use the sites to play are now on the roof, let the police know by
banning them. calling 999," said Rob. Nutkins welcomes parents with under 5s at their sessions at Upper
Shaw Farm, opposite Shaw Ridge school. Call Michelle Gibson on
Young con artists 637246 for details.
PC Mortimer also reports that young people have been knocking on
doors asking for sponsorship for an activity for charity organised
through their school. They even produce what appears to be an
official form.
"Unfortunately, some of the school. Or you could tell the young
young people are out to con and people to come back once the spon-
will keep the money," said Rob. "I sored event has taken place with a
don't want to stop legitimate fund signed form.
raising for a good cause, but don't
give money to strangers on the
doorstep. Only give cash in an of- Rochdale lass looks
ficial envelope and demand iden- good for reunion
tification or an adult contact at the Andrea Riding from Malmesbury
will be looking even better than A 2 Z Home Improvements
Citizen cards now free she expected when she attends a
school reunion on 30 June.
for all under 18s On a visit to the Link Active All your needs in one number
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cards is being made available free Andrea was surprised to be told Painting, Decorating, Carpentry and much more
of charge to all under 18s by Swin- she was the 100,000th user and she
don Council trading standards had won a hundred days personal 111 Pinehurst Road Tel: (01793) 339671
department. training. Swindon Mobile: (07778) 207977
The move will be particularly
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