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The Link Magazine • May 2002 43
Drum maestro holds clinic
One of the country's best clinicians A 2 Z Home Improvements
holds a one-off masterclass at All your needs in one number
Greendown School on Sunday 6 May.
Andy Edwards has performed at the Kitchen/Bathroom fitting, Tiling, Plumbing, Electrics,
highest level such as a two year appoint- Painting, Decorating, Carpentry and much more
ment as the drummer for the legendary Tel: (01793) 339671
Robert Plant (ex-Led Zepplin) and as 111 Pinehurst Road Mobile: (07778) 207977
Swindon
producer to equally prestigious artists -
Toni Braxton among others.
Andy will demonstrate many styles
of playing from jazz to speed metal and
will discuss technique and equipment. S SWINDON
Details and tickets are available from
Paul Ashman on 07785 770489 or Steve
Jobbins on 07889 201815 or mail: [email protected]
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Terrorists take over tavern
Masked gunmen briefly took over the Village Tavern at Toothill village With 230 bikes on show Parts and accessories
centre on 13 April until James Bond appeared and finished them off. Repairs workshop
The stunt was a surprise finale to a James Bond theme night at the THE choice is great Open: Mon to Sat
tavern, one of several events being planned over the next few months. 9am to 5.30pm
See the advert on page 22. THE price is right Closed Sundays

Yellow Pages can keep THE forecourt parking is free
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West Swindon Centre.
The directories will be turned 60a Beechcroft Road (ex car showroom)
into animal bedding and sold on to Between Stratton Crossroads and Kingsdown
stables and farms.
Letters to The Link Letters should be sent to the address
on page 4 by the 10th of the month
Councillors - what have they ever done for us? GASTECH
In response to a letter by Terry Iles
From Robin Tingey, Freshbrook • umi Independent Gas Specialist
I have to respond to the letter in the April Link criticizing councillors for
not getting the trees in front of Freshbrook Community Centre cut
down. Firstly I like the trees, but if the roots threaten the community • Central heating installation
centre foundations then action should be taken. and efficiency upgrades
However, my main point is that the best way to get change is not
apathy - not voting - but by standing as a candidate or voting for a • Repairs to all appliances
councillor who will do the desired. and central heating systems
I was a candidate six years ago with the Lib Dems, though my views
have changed since then. It is not that hard to stand as a candidate. • Servicing to central heating
Perhaps the writer could stand as a 'Chop the Trees' candidate? boilers
From Ms P Lucas, Haydon Wick • Gas appliance fitting
With reference to Terry Iles, I am not surprised the councillors don't • Warm air heating
take any notice if you are prone to such exaggeration as to call one or • Gas appliance sales
two trees a forest.
Provided the trees are pruned on the lower sections so as to not • Combination boilers
obstruct views of traffic or walkways I think the council has better
things to spend its money on. The trees are infinitely more attractive
than buildings and should be left well alone to obscure such urban
sprawl. For goodness sake lets preserve what little greenery we have.
Offering full preventative maintenance,
Correction 1 annual service, parts and labour cover
A letter published in the April Link stated that Swindon Council
removes graffiti free of charge. This is not the case. A charge is made to to entire system
remove graffiti from private property. For details of the service, call ts ouvpverxaYy coczcerw
Street Services on 463000. Your eg
Correction 2
The Link has published articles about the Dial A Ride service in the last
two editions. The coordinators want us to make it clear that registered
users have to make bookings at 10am the day before travelling. Call
616050 for a registration pack and to book.