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20 The Link Magazine • April 2002
National spotlight falls on Lydiard Park
Grahame
McCallion Sarah Finch-Crisp, keeper of Lydiard House, describes the beginnings of a new project
which will involve the whole community
PHOTOGRAPHIC
The measure of any great
STUDIO
civilisation is its cities and the
WEDDINGS measure of a city's greatness is to he
PORTRAITS found in the quality of its public
COMMERCIAL`" spaces, its parks and squares.
John Ruskin - Victorian moralist
People love parks. They visit them
for all sorts of reasons and judging
by the 250,000 or so local resi-
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dents who visit Lydiard each year -
Blunsdon,Swindon
they love this park.
Some come to picnic and play.
some to sunbathe or meet up with
friends, others to exercise and
many to relax. Life is increasingly
Do you need a hat but pressured and parks offer a unique
don't want to BUY one? place to unwind.
Though everyone agrees The 1808 rural landscape at Lydiard through the eyes of John Nash
Then call Lydiard is a beautiful place, few
realise just how lovely it could be. fund a restoration and develop- brace the opportunities Lydiard
Half hidden but not yet forgotten, ment plan for Lydiard which will presents for recreation, commu-
an enchanted landscape of lakes, become a blue print for the renais- nity involvement, improved access
The ad Hatter vistas, terraced walks and gardens sance of country parks across Brit- and amenities, whilst preserving
remains tantalisingly within reach. ain - many of which are seen to be the beauty and historic integrity of
Now located in Haydon Wick The gradual decline of Lydiard's falling on hard times. the site and re-establishing some
pleasure grounds is by no means The huge social benefits which of its disappearing garden features
(01793) 704005 or
irreversible and the exceptional good parks provide is receiving li ke the spectacular lost lake.
07710 298790
quality of the historic landscape unprecedented national attention Public involvement will be a key
to see the large selection of
has long been recognised by Swin- and it is afeather in Swindon's cap aspect of this project and consulta-
Hats to HIRE! don Borough Council. to be championed by The Coun- tion is expected to commence in
Make a personal appointment Now the national spotlight has tryside Agency. Leading land man- May. Progress will be widely re-
to find just the right hat for you been turned on the park by The agement consultants Nicholas ported and regular updates pro-
Countryside Agency's decision to Pearson Associates have been vided in The Link. This is the begin-
appointed to work with the council ning of something very special for
to produce a plan which will em- the people of Swindon.
Established since 1997
• St Mary's Church, Lydiard Park,
• Recognised worldwide with its impressive monuments
Making brides beautiful
dedicated to the St John family, is
For all your When Jihane Ghandour from to be featured in a Channel 4 docu-
Peatmoorwas featured in The Link mentaryon English churches, cho-
e o p pe76ox wedding accessories in 1999. her Copperbox jewellery sen by Simons Jenkins who wrote
and tiara design service was in its the acclaimed work England's 1000
infancy. best churches.
Specialists in Now business booms, but in an
unexpected way. Working quietly Third time lucky
handcrafted tiaras from a workshop in her home,
Jihane is now internationally rec- hope for Lions at
Over 250 designs ognised for her tiaras which are Lydiard
to choose from available in standard designs or
can be created for the individual. Two years ago the weatherwashed
or adapt to suit your
The success has come from her out the Wootton Bassett Lions May
own colour schemes. web site; sixty per cent of her crea- Fayre and last year foot and mouth
tions are sold through the internet restrictions put paid to their
Alternatively, with orders coming in from the USA, fundraising plans.
have your own Australia and New Zealand. The event is the major
dream tiara designed She also advertises in national fundraising activity in the Lions'
wedding magazines and attends calendar. Hopefully no disasters
specially for you. the occasional wedding fair. Many will befall the volunteers who or-
Swindon brides to be are surprised ganise this year's event on Monday
We also stock a wide selection of to find that she is based in the 6 May, except the opening celebrity
• Bridesmaids dresses • Veils • Lingerie town. Darth Vadar could turn nasty.
Other attractions include a dog
• Jewellery • Handbags • Bridal shoes Building on her reputation.
Jihane is branching out into wed- display team, motorbike and car
All at affordable prices ding accessories of all kinds and stunts, birds of prey, craft tent, car
has converted her garage into a boot sale, fun fair, Punch and Judy
For more information or to arrange an appointment show room where she provides and helicopter rides.
call us today personal consultations. Call the following to book a space:
" My aim is to give a bride the Car boots - Peter Brittain: 812710
Copperbox Limited, Peatmoor, West Swindon most beautiful accessories she can Trade/charity stalls - David
Telephone: 01793 879974 • www.copperbox.co.uk imagine, to make her day very spe- Poulton: 771143
cial." says Jihane. Craft tent - Sylvia Clark: 854078