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m Swindon celebrates Rio+10 in August
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Z m m It's ten years since world leaders launched Agenda 21 at the Earth
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cc D Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and Swindon will be celebrating at the
+ z end of August with a town centre display to coincide with a tenth
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m I anniversary conference in South Africa, writes Swindon Agenda 21
STUDIO w z officer Lynn Forrester, below.
WEDDINGS r Agenda 21 is an groups, businesses
PORTRAITS action plan to pro and individuals. Wilt-
COMMERCI.\I." a r mote sustainable shire Agenda 21,
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cn • • ' M development in the neighbouring local
21st Century. Its authorities and other
• from aim is to improve statutory organisa-
Y BLAYLOCKS r- the quality of life for tions, Swindon has
The Barn, 116 High Street Q Bath Road Corner > people around the persued practical
Blunsdon. Sncindon Old Town, Swindon x globe - now and in programmes includ-
Tel: 534271 `n the future. ing:
Local Agenda 21 • reducing waste go-
plans were put in ing to landfill by in-
place and Swin- creasing recycling
don's own strategy. and composting;
:. : GAJP-ECH Change', was designed with local bins have been given free to Swin-
The Seeds of
over 5.000 compost
priorities in mind. It highlights the
philosophy, 'think globally, act lo- don residents in the past few
months:
Reg No 142573 ,
cally', and the belief that individu- • provision of over 200 bins for the
als can make a difference by mak- hygienic disposal of dog faeces;
• Central heating installation
ing changes in the way they live
and efficiency upgrades • providing a sustainable trans-
their lives.
• Repairs to all appliances port system for the borough. New
Working in partnership with lo-
and central heating systems Full preventative schemes have included two park
• Servicing to central heating boilers maintenance, annual service, cal community and voluntary 'n' ride sites, bus priority lanes,
• Gas appliance fitting new cycleways and 'Safer Routes
parts and labour cover
• Warm air heating to Schools for our children:
to entire system
• Gas appliance sales • establishing the Great Western
• Combination boilers www.gastechwilts.co.uk Community Forest:
• reduction of carbon dioxide emis-
sions by promoting energy efficiency
via Warm Hearted Homes and the
local energy advice centre;
• reducing Swindon Council's en-
ergy consumption and introducing
Be green. Burn gas sound energy management tech-
niques and practices throughout
efficiently and save its own operations;
With winter still some months away. • providing efficient energy advice
the last thing on your mind is your to businesses across Swindon:
central heating system. However • raising awareness about global
now is the time to ensure that your issues like fair trade;
boiler and heating system are work-
• introducing Neighbourhood
ing safely and efficiently.
Safety Teams (NeSTs) and the
Independent gas specialist
Street Wardens Scheme;
Sevenhampton, Nr Highworth, Swindon Gastech is all too aware of the • returned over 250 empty private
need to protect the planet from the
Tel: 01793 763939 www.rovesfarm.co.uk properties to use with the help of
effects of global warming and wants the Swindon Empty Homes Part-
Open Wednesday to Sunday to make sure domestic boilers are nership;
burning gas efficiently, as well as
and daily during school holidays • the council has also invested in
saving you money.
10.30am - 5.00pm The domestic sector is respon- a demonstration scheme to en-
sible for 40% of energy consump- courage 'intelligent & green' hous-
• The world's largest living willow maze tion and produces 25% of carbon ing and the Integer homes' as they
are known, being developed in
• Meet and feed the animals monoxide emissions. In turn do- Abbey Meads.
mestic heating and hot water ac-
• Tractor and trailer rides all season count for 85% of this consumption. The event on Friday 30 August,
in the Parade, is a chance to enjoy
• Huge big bale straw stack & bouncy castle Gastech also has plans to a festival atmosphere. Discover
change its vehicles to LPG fuel
• Adventure play area and giant sandpit and to make employees aware of what 'Seeds of Change' has meant
for local people and why everyone
• Indoor heated toddlers soft play area energy saving methods in the
workplace. has their part to play in sustaining
• Animal racing • Crafty half hour Swindon and our precious planet.
Gastech provides free advice on
For further details about the
• Toddler story time during term time methods of saving energy on your
central heating system and offers event or Local Agenda 21 in Swin-
• Granary tea rooms don, contact Lynn Forrester, Local
their own Blue Diamond service
Barn dances & wedding receptions which provides comprehensive Agenda2l Co-ordinatoron466167
maintainence at a sensible price. or mail: [email protected]
Children's birth
Call 484744 for details. • Recycling letter: page 42