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36 The Link Magazine • March 2003
New rangers to develop volunteer opportunities in Swindon parks
AM Two new staff have joined the the current number of volunteers. Rebecca graduated from De

Swindon Services Ranger Team
Mark is responsible for the hor-
to develop interest in environ- ticultural side of the parks and Montfort University, Lincoln in
July 2001 with a B.Sc Hons in Rec-
SKIPS mental issues and horticulture. open spaces throughout the bor- reational Management. She's also
an outdoor pursuits instructor and
ough, which will include manag-
Rebecca Cheal and Mark Eborn
are no strangers to the team as ing allotments, formal parks and gained experience working with
2.212,3,4,5 both have had seasonal positions organising gardening events. groups of all ages and abilities.
yards capacity in the past. Mark's prior experiences will
5 days given to fill skip Rebecca has the role of environ- help in his new post as he has run
mental education ranger with re- his own business growing and sell-
Also house clearances
sponsibility for increasing aware- ing organic vegetables and most
Freephone ness and knowledge of environ- recently providing gardening and
mental issues within local com- garden services.
0800 - 387613 munities. _. He is also a graduate of the Uni-
Tel: 731610 She also has a co-ordinating role l versity of Wales, Bangor with a
8am - 6pm within the current volunteer ranger B.Sc Hons in Rural Resource Man-
service, where she aims to increase agement.
Anyone interested in environ-
mental education, volunteering or
horticultural issues should contact
• Free Quotation Mark at Coate Water Country Park
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[i t iidi,.t u e1con1e park on 490150 or Rebecca at Lydiard
• Domestic & lunteers to new projects Park on 771419.
Commercial Systems
TEC Maintaining the Haven
Gem • RedCARE The Haven is a wildflower nursery in the heart of Swindon where
local native plants and seeds are freely available to individuals and
Security Systems Ltd. • 24 hour monitoring not-for-profit organisations.
On Sunday 9 March John Ball, the volunteer development officer for
this site, will demonstrate techniques that you can use to create a
Telephone: 01793 512891 wildflower haven in your own garden and will welcome all the help he
can get to ensure that this resource continues to teem with life.
Unit 35 Pembroke Centre. Cheney Manor Ind. Est. Meet 10.30am at the overflow carpark, Manor Garden Centre, Cheney
SAIB1nrl>u Manor Industrial Estate, outside TWIGS. To book call John on 877261.
Swindon. E-mail: [email protected]
RDARD
www.gemtec.co.uk
^PPNCIV'FDI^ST,^LLER
Fight breast cancer with fundraising
Lesley Dredge from Shaw is organising two events
in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer
KINGFISHER . A gentle family ramble around
Crocus Walk on Mothering Sunday, 30 March
Peatmoor Lagoon, starting at 10am
WINDOWS DOORS .CONSERVATORIES outside the Nine Elms pub in Old
Shaw Lane and returning there for
soup and rolls, and balloon race
THE CLEAR CHOICE (cash prize for the furthest dis-
tance travelled).
Make a donation on arrival, pay
FOR QUALITY, a bit extra for the soup / roll, and /
or buy a balloon. If you cannot be
VALUE AND SECURITY there, buy your balloon by send-
ing £1 (minimum) to Riddlers Cot-
tage, Old Shaw Lane, Swindon. Leuely, se rving tea at last year's
• Full Range of PVC-U open garden weekend
and Aluminium Products Open gardens weekend
• Various Colours and Finishes Return the form below to register your interest to open your garden on
• Competitive Finance Options Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June.
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(written details on request) r FISHER I ^a I -------------------
• 10 Year Guarantee k Swindon open gardens
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Visitors are always welcome in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Open 6 days a week Yes. I would like to show off my garden. Please send me details.
Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm Name ........................................................................................ I
FOR FREE
Address
LOCAL ADVICE
AND ESTIMATES
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e- mail :..........................................................................................
UNIT 7, BARNFIELD ROAD, GREAT WESTERN WAY, I can open my garden on Saturday 14 June Sunday 15 June
SWINDON SN2 2DJ
Please return this form to Lesley Dredge, Riddlers Cottage.
Old Shaw Lane, Shaw, Swindon — J
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