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2 The Link Magazine • September 2002
Another first for Swindon
online,, Thamesdown Drive connectingPurton Road to Cricklade Road via Abbey
argainholidays Meads and Priory Vale will be free from cones by the end of August.
A unique feature will be a traffic light controlled 'displaced right turn
co.uk junction' where Thamesdown Drive meets Cricklade Road, the first
, time such an arrangement has been used in Britain. Vehicles turning
YOUR NEVV, LOCAL INDEPEI ::NT TRAVEL AGENT
right will pass each other on the 'wrong side' (left hand side) before
We specialise in late availability holidays rejoining the carriageway. The design which engineers believe will help
traffic move more quickly is used a lot in Mexico City and the USA.
,
For gn unbeatable Quo -e Either: Swindon is famous for its Magic Roundabout; now it will be known
for its Mexican Intersection.
Call
? The Neigh0Urhood Centre Inderjeet's Evolution Appeal tickets on sale
01793 70812 c ihdown Way
ndrews Ridge A multi-cultural event on 5 October to celebrate the life of Inderjeet
Swindon Bharaj promises to be a great evening of fundraising for the Great
Log On Western Hospital Evolution Appeal says her mother Balbir.
www.onlinebargainholidays.co.uk A programme of enter- An appeal is being
tainment to take place at made to Swindon busi-
King Edward's Place - nesses to sponsor auc-
Centre in Wanborough, tion and raffle items for
is being finalised and - -- the evening. Call
tickets are now available. Sushma Patel at Fresh-
Fifteen year old brook Pharmacy on
Buffet & California Grill Inderjeet tragically died n ' 870226.
of a sudden asthma at- P Tickets at £25 which
Salad & Appetiser Bar Lunch Dinner tack on 18 February. includes a two course
A wide range of starters £3.75 £5.00 Balbir said, "we want to bring meal are available from the phar-
and a soup of the day together people from all commu- macy or call 703229 or 725071.
nities and cultures to share our Raffle tickets at £1 to win a flight
common humanity in aid of our to New York for two are available
new hospital." from these numbers.
Tempting presentations
of traditional roasts, grills,
entrees, vegetarian dishes Store does its bit in the community
A visual a la carte' where South Swindon MP Julia Drown visited West Swindon's Asda store
you can choose a little or in August to unveil a plaque awarded by head office marking its
a lot of what you fancy! £7.00 £9.50 involvement in its community.
General Store Manager Tony
Desserts & Cheeses £2.75 £3.50
Humphreys said, "this is the first
year the store has participated and
the award proves that we are much
The choice is yours, any combination
more than just a supermarket to
of Starter, Main Course or Dessert
people in West Swindon and fur-
ther afield. The majority of col-
leagues come from and care about
the community and really enjoy
putting something back. I'm so
proud of all the great work they do."
* * * * Julia Drown congratulates Tony
Julia Drown congratulated Asda
Tel: 01793 721701 staff on their participation in events Humphreys and all his colleagues
Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire SN26 7AS such as re-decorating a classroom During August customers raised
at Oliver Tomkins Junior School, over £2,000 for the Charlie Jarvis
Email: [email protected] i working with Toothill After School appeal.
www.blunsdonhouse.co.uk Li Club, donating fundraising prizes, The £500 that came with the
Hes es^ern helping at the Junior Good Citizen award will be put towards the new
INVESTOR IN PEOPLE
Scheme and backing the Corton Great Western Hospital mother
Crescent road safety campaign. and baby unit courtyard garden.

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