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The Link Magazine • October 2003 5
Community New use for West community building
comes together The former Oliver To_nkins Playgroup hut at Kiln Park, Toothill, has been given a new use after Stuart
Lambert, who runs the Kickin Heights school of Tae Kwon Do and Kick Boxing, took over the lease.
when pub opens The building has been empty for two years after the volunteer run
playgroup had to close down for lack of children, due to the availability
When Taw Hill resident Mark
of free nursery classes in the area.
Edwards started asking questions
The but was opened in
in June 2001 why a house builder NEW PLAYGROUP OPENS
wanted to change the use of land May 1987 after a group of r
at the entrance to the new devel- parents raised £14,000 r j:. wt
from the Children in Need ',
opment at Taw Hill, from leisure
Appeal and Swindon ' i
use to flats, little did he know that
companies and trusts, '
his campaign would result in a large
with help from a church y
community pub being opened by
community worker and <-- a:;
Arkells on 22 October this year. a.
Thamesdown Council. a.ad, f" ,ti.r...,rr r "" Ih a ,^r
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clusively to The Link in October Right, June 1987 Link f ont x ,,,g 1 alp o a T a e^e' Stuart and Heather Lambert in h 0 II I
page. The late Toothill coun I a a P the new martial arts centre. For details
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cillor Ricky Midwinter is pie- ^ ne ^ "ii mm, R r m .+ = o classes for children and adults, call
ment from local MP Michael Wills,
tured opening the hut Stuart on 07986 454622 or 832037
Arkells bought the land and came
up with ambitious plans for their
102nd pub.
Taw Hill Residents' Association
chairman Richard Barrass paid
tribute to the effort by the brewery
to become part of the community. FACTORY WAREHOUSE
"Arkells have been very respon-
sive to the needs of Taw Hill peo- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ple from their earliest proposals.
They have always been ready to
discuss ideas and also sort out
problems."
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• Probably the widest selection of
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• Affordable prices
• Ceiling Fans
• Factory outlet open to public
• Special discounted prices
• If you can not find what you are

Mark Edwards, left, with Richard Barrass looking for we will try our best to
outside the hostelry nearing completion
find it for you!
Mark said that despite publicity
in association newsletters and The • Made to measure shades in your
Link about the project since 2001,
over the last few months people own fabric 'r
living close by have been express-
• Over 700 fittings to choose from
ing apprehension about the pub
on Queen Elizabeth Drive. "More
people have been attending asso- • Special requirements and
ciation meetings recently to dis-
cuss concerns and worries." alterations catered for
The Taw-ny Owl will feature a J16
variety of themed seating areas Our service to you is paramount
around a large lounge bar, a games West
Swindon
TV room, a function room for pri- Lighting Bug
vate hire and community events F :Ye are nere
and six bed and breakfast rooms
Qo^s^ re Po!^ce
on the first floor. Outside there Station
will be gardens and an amphithea-
Great n
tre for performances. Western Wesanoad !ndustria!
The landlord has been appointed Way
and will take up residence in early
October. Trading Hours: Mon - Sat 9.30 - 5.30
www.tawhilicommunity.com Bank Holidays 10.00 - 4.00
www.arkells.com