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The Link Magazine • August 2003

A 2 Z Home Improvements Polish city on Swindon streets
Swindon's twinning with a Polish city has been recognised by the
All your needs in one number naming of a Thamesdown Transport single decker bus' Torun - City
of Copernicus'.
Kitchen/Bathroom fitting, Tiling, Plumbing, Electrics,
Most of the bus company's fleet said, "what a wonderful way to
Painting, Decorating, Carpentry and much more is named after railway engines celebrate the agreement we have
111 Pinehurst Road Tel: (01793) 339671 built in the Swindon works, but formed with Torun. This is a
Swindon Mobile: (07778) 207977 the policy was broadened last year unique arrangement for Poland as
when three vehicles were named they do not appear to name buses
after towns linked with Swindon in the way we do in Swindon.
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and Pontorson in Germany, Nica- memorated both by its name on the
CONSERVATORIES Ltd ragua and France. bus and by including the name of its
Last year's mayor of Swindon famous son Nicholas Copernicus,
For the more discerning customer coun Stan Pajak, one of the prime the man who revolutionised our
movers behind the link with Torun, thinking about the universe."
Design the conservatory
you have always dreamed of New name in service. Coun Pajak unveils the name with Reg Clarke, founder
member of the Swindon Salzgitter twinning association and young visitors
- in the comfort of your own
from Torun on 10 July
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Haydon parish foray into France
advances twinning connection
La Garenne-Colombes, a tidy suburb a short distance from the boul-
evards of Paris, played host for three days in late June to Haydon Wick
Parish Council chairman, Richard Hailstone, his wife Julie, fellow
parish councillor Phil Eagle and his wife, Pauline.
The visit co-incided with the I r fly„
community's annual three day fes ,
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val and visit by their existing twin
town of Wangen in southern Ger-
many.
The Haydon Wick party was
welcomed by Mayor Philippe
Juvin, who visited Swindon at the
The home for your inspiration end of May.
Richard Hailstone presented the
MANUFACTURERS, RETAILERS & INSTALLERS mayor with a glass rose bowl to
OF FINE HANDMADE KITCHENS commemorate the occasion. In
thanking his hosts, he explained
Bring in your measurements for an instant quotation that the bowl was a gift from the
The Manor Cabinets Company plc, Kelvin Road, people of Haydon Wick. He hoped Vive la difference. Richard Hailstone
Greenbridge Industrial Estate, Swindon that the visit would be a forerun- contemplates a possible innovation for
ner of a long and beneficial friend-
Telephone: (01793) 423478 ship between the two communi- Hayden Wick: a hi-tech mobile 'pooper
ties. scooper' in La Garenne- Colombes
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DegKEStva, • In Riviera-like weather, the party Richard pronounced the visit a
Monday to Friday loam - 5.30pm.
Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm. enjoyed a trip on the Seine in one great success. "Our task is now to
wn mi
y `"'^°" `" ° \ Sunday 1lam - 3pm. of the famous bateaux mouches tell the people of Haydon Wick

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Pictures used for Bank Holiday Monday L+EEneRIDGE ROtC • f and, back in Garenne, a concert in about the benefits of twinning and
illustration purpose s4v^ DooRuccrnus s
10.30am - 4.30pm. a church presented by a local or- the delights of an urban town a
chestra and a choir comprising short bus ride from the most at-
singers from the town and tractive city in the world," he said.
Winner of the THE SUNDAYTIMES vrrgtnatlantic& Fast Track 100* "La Garenne-Colombes is waiting
Twelfth fastest growing company in the UK Wangen.
On his return to Hayden Wick, with a warm welcome".