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14 The Link Magazine • June 2002
Fourth North Swindon school revealed
Plans for a primary school linked to a church at Taw Hill village centre, next to the permanent medical
centre, community centre and shops were put on display at a community exhibition on 22 April.
Architect's Horsley, Huber and
Associates have been commis-
sioned by the Taw Hill medical
practice and the Church of Eng-
land to design all four community
buildings to achieve an integral
appearance. They will also advise
developers on the look of shops.
Bristol diocesan secretary Lesley
Farrell said the project was ex-
tremely exciting and would put
the church at the centre of the com-
munity. "The church and school
will be physically linked to allow
for joint as well as separate uses
when appropriate. We also hope
to make office facilities available
NIEDE to community groups."
The church worship area is North Swindon vicar Ruth Cram, left, and Bristol diocesan director of
shaped like the bow of a boat, ris- education Caro Barker-Bennett, right, show the plans for the Taw Hill church
Pthtthq, ing up and surmounted by a cross. and primary school to Anthony and Gabby Clark
An unusual feature will be a
'narthex', a meeting place found in opened up to create a larger area Bryant Homes, said two issues had
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very early church designs of the for use by the church or the school. to be resolved. "Swindon Coun-
ba hroo LLS sAow-ers, Roman era. This will be linked to Nearby, the permanent Taw Hill cil's planning committee will need
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the single form entry school with medical centre will feature an in- to amend the legal conditions for
nursery unit so that it can be novative circular design. Prac- building the village centre so that
tice partner Dr Peter Crouch said a more flexible design for the over-
MP to meet Taw Hill the spiral shape of the two storey all scheme can be achieved. Shop
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residents building is inspired by an ammo- operators will also need to be con-
Tel: 01793 886947 North Swindon MP Michael Wills nite fossil. "Patients will wait in a vinced that there are enough cus-
holds a public meeting at the Taw central area with a children's play tomers in the area for them to in-
Mob: 0780 3432312 Hill medical and worship centre on area in the middle around which vest in the development."
7June, 6.15pm. the consulting rooms will be ar- The detailed plans will be sub-
ranged." mitted to Swindon planners after
Swindon Council has plans for a further community consultation.
community centre at the village The church and medical centre are
Broad Hinton centre consisting of a hall and sev- due to open in 2004 and the school
in September of that year. The
eral meeting rooms which will be
Church of England attached to the medical coe. shops will probably not arrive un-
til at least 2005.
Ivor Beaman,, for or landowners
Primary School An artist's impression of the Taw Hill village centre layout with the school and
church in the shape of a cross front right, and medical centre with community
centre rear left, opposite shop units
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Reception to Y6
Breakfast &
After School Club
for working
parents

Up to date
computer suite

Feeder school
for Ridgeway Ofsted 2001.
"Pupils make good progress in English,
Warm family Maths & Science and achieve standards Kickboxing fitness Simon Clinic moves to
atmosphere above the national average..." Chinese and Thai kickboxing fit- North Swindon
ness classes for adults have started The Swindon vasectomy clinic has
"Pupils have very good attitudes towards
Just off the work, are keen to learn and behove well." at Taw Hill medical and worship moved from Carfax Street medical
centre on Mondays, 7pm to 8pm.
Swindon to "Teaching is good throughout the school." For details call Tony Child on centre to the Taw Hill medical cen-
tre to utilise the hospital quality
Devizes road 522478.
The school has strong links with the operating conditions available.
Church and maintains a Christian ethos
A wide range of The Peatmoor over 50s coffee morning takes place on Wednesday
after school whilst being open to students from all faiths. 12 June, 10am to 11 am at Peatmoor School, Roughmoor Village
activities For more information or to arrange a visit Centre. Drop in to make friends and find out what's going on in the area.
please call Marjorie Sykes on 01793 731262
Tips on how to organise local fundraising events, Tuesday 11 June,
12noon to 2.30pm. West Swindon Family Project, Gainsborough Way,
Visit our website: www.broadhintonschool.org.uk
Freshbrook. Free. Call 871303 to book a place.