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6 The Link Magazine • February 2003

Is your PC Front garden exposed to more public debate
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There's another chance to look at the proposals for the development of land between the M4, Old Town
Call Practical
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• Home visits, collection 309 hectares, publicising their pro- areas and no development in the planners have formally consulted
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Community Dividend

Scheme

A minimum Exhibition at Ellendune Community Centre, Barrett Way, Wroughton
Wednesday 12 February, noon to 7pm and
of 1% of the Saturday 15 February, 10am to 4pm.
Society's Discussion forums (of up to 90 minutes) will be held on
Wednesday 12 February, 2pm and 5.30pm
profits are Saturday 15 February, 11am and 2pm
returned
Exhibition at Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon
to projects Thursday 20 February, noon to 7pm and
to benefit Saturday 22 February, 10am to 4pm.
the local Discussion forums on Thursday 20 February, 2pm and 5.30pm
Wroughton Co-op manager Nigel Reeves Saturday 22 February, 11am and 2pm
community presents a cheque for £1,000 to Beverley Spry
through the and members of the Swindon ADHD group To reserve a place at any of these forums, call Ken Dickson on 466332
which supports local families with a by 11 February. Places will be allocated on a 'first come, first served'
Community child suffering from Attention Deficit basis.
and Hyperactivity Disorder or The exhibition will also be displayed at the Civic Offices, Euclid
Dividend Scheme.. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) Street, Swindon from the 17 to 19 February and at Premier House,
Station Road, Swindon from 24 February to 7 March, 9am to 4.30pm
If you think a project you know of could qualify
for a grant of up to f 1,000, call 01865 256235 Monday to Friday.
for more information
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