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WILDLIFE WINNERS

Priory Vale is in an area of proved to be impossible, new
great natural beauty and is ponds and refuges were
home to many protected prepared by wildlife experts.
species. For this reason, during
the planning phase, the North Other attempts which will
Swindon Development enable life to continue as Above: Mapping out plans and tips for new Priory Vale residents
Company consulted various normal include the introduction
experts for advice and of wildlife corridors which
THE ORBITAL
guidance. One of the main stretch right across the
causes for concern was the development and into the
continued protection of the countryside beyond. Affording SHOPPING PARK.
Great Crested Newt. These tiny animals some protection
creatures have ponds all over against the dangers of roads is
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the development area. Thanks specially designed badger and .... wr y ats _. .... . _ ,
to early planning, the newt fencing which you will see
development has been arranged along some routes. Tunnels and
around these ponds and bridge ledges have also been
developers will literally build prepared offering safe passage
around them! Whenever this to local wildlife.
The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Information leaflets covering
the county's biggest nature measures in place to protect
conservation charity, is also wildlife at the development
assisting Priory Vale in and "green" gardening
involving homeowners in this techniques, have been
conservation effort by published and are available as
explaining the wildlife value of a pack given to new
the planned urban village and homeowners. The publications
CALLING ALL SHOPPERS...
by giving tips and advice on can also be viewed at
This centre gives new Just a short walk puts you in
sustainable gardening. www.prioryvale.com
meaning to the cliche 'shop yet another shopping Mecca,
until you drop'. Boasting one of thousands of square feet of
the largest Asda Wal-Mart retail space will be occupied for
shops in the country, complete Christmas by the likes of
with huge George clothing Homebase, Comet, Next and
section, optician, photoshop, the book retailers, Borders.
and restaurant, there is JJB Sports is also opening a
le
SpeoaW'dalfe.,d something on offer for everyone. store and plans to top up its
offering with a private health
and leisure club.
Asda Wal-Mart is a 24 hour
store opening at 8:00am on
Monday and closing at 10;00pm
on Saturday. On Sundays it is
open between 11:00am and
5:00pm. Incidentally, the store
At last year's preview event is also a massive local employer
ex-Mayor of Swindon, David Cox
with its last staff count in excess
and his partner Jenny Dean
joined other guests keen to see of 400 employed on either a full
the new Asda Wal-Mart store. or part time basis.