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The Link Magazine • May 2003 37
Extraordinary experiences
in ordinary places Beautiful Gardens
I have a wonderful job that enables me to explore Swindon borough,
PTA
writes Neil Pullen from the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, below.
In recent weeks
I have seen signs
of otters in the ur- wAWBv
ban area, found
ponds teeming i
with Great Crested
Newts and
watched a hen har- ^
rier sweep by - all
in Swindon, here
on our doorsteps.
On 10 May a coalition of groups which we live forms the basis of our
will come together for a confer- well being and meets our basic
ence entitled A Vision for Wildlife needs: food, water, clothing, shelter.
and People to take us a step closer to We have a philosophical and
the production of a Biodiversity emotional attachment to the natu-
Action Plan for Swindon. This will ral world. It infuses literature and
set out the wildlife value of the art, whether it is a Shakespearian
borough, detail the threats faced sonnet, Hollywood films like Jun- FREE DELIVERY
by our wildlife heritage and pro- gleBook,oracowbyDamienHirst. COMPETITIVE
vide a clear set of actions that will It provides inspiration, opportu-
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enhance our natural world, experiences that can be life chang-
Imagine a world where the song ing and engender positive action nts available on large orders
thrush does not sing - is that really for good. We need to act now to
a world we want for our children? ensure that future generations can Block paving • Driveways • Paths • Patios
The majority of us will have memo- gain these 'extraordinary experi- Decking • Rockeries • Fencing • Pergolas • Turf
ries of feeding the ducks sur- ences in ordinary places.'
rounded on all sides by a ca- For more information on the
cophony of sight, sounds, and Vision for Wildlife and People" con- Side of Manor Garden Centre, Cheney Manor Ind Est,
smells. That extraordinary experi- ference at Hreod Parkway School, Swindon. Tel: 484455
ence that is so ordinary. call Neil Pullen on 526228 or mail:
The natural environment in [email protected]

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