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Lydiard regeneration project threatened by council pull out Up to date party
Proposals to restore Lydiard Park as a place for even more Swindon people to enjoy could be scrapped if The first Children's Fete for sixty-
Swindon Council's cabinet decide to pull out of the project in September. four years took place in fantastic
hot weather on 9 August, reviving
The plans have drawn national
a Swindon tradition maintained by
recognition to the town, but the
the Mechanic's Institution.
cash strapped council, facing ma-
Joyce Line, who attended the last fete
jor costs to develop social services
in 1939. holds a certificate marking
and repair schools, would be ex-
the span of ages. presented by the
pected to contribute an initial New Mechanics' Preservation Trust
£500,000 and at least £25,000 a
year for five years. Concerns that
Lydiard could become a drain on
council finances like the Steam
Museum are a major worry.
At stake is a possible £3.8 mil-
li on Heritage Lottery grant and
£100.000 already paid out by West
Swindon based energy company
Innogy, as well as a vast amount of
Backing Lydiard - before the threat to back out, cabinet members councillors
goodwill developed in relations with
Fionuala Foley and Justin Tomlinson, with North Swindon MP Michael Wills,
English Heritage and the Country-
centre. Linda Worley of Innogy. Keeper of Lydiard House Sarah Finch-Crisp
side Agency.
Councillors stepped back from ship restoration project that could enhance traditional subjects like
pulling the plug in early August easily set the standard for similar geography. history, science and
after urgent and heated negotia- ventures at national level. maths. A computer programme on
tions with the stakeholder organi- "We are pleased that Swindon Lydiard's history was donated to
sations, pending a report to the Council decided to defer its deci- the school earlier in the year. Free family disco F k.araoke
September cabinet meeting. sion until September. rather than Head of Vocational Pathways,
Saturday 6 September, 7pm - 11 pm
Mike Bowden, Company Direc- pulling out of the project altogether." Bob Linnegar, has written to coun-
Toothill Community Centre
tor of Innogy. said. "Lydiard Park Also at stake is a major educa- cil leader coun Mike Bawden im-
Curry buffet: £4.95
can been described as a 'jewel in tional component. As a partner in ploring the council to consider the Call into the centre for a free ticket.
the heart of Wiltshire.' the project, Greendown School. educational opportunities pre-
Under 18s must be accompanied.
"It is a wonderful place for Swin- next to the park, has been devel- sented by the enhancement of
don's population. With the breadth oping vocational courses in archae- Lydiard. "This is a historic opportu- Tuesday 23 September, 7pm
of people involved from across the ology, leisure and tourism and hor- nity for the borough to do some- Toothill Community Centre
community we believe it is a flag- ticulture as well making plans to thing really worthwhile and Annual General Meeting
longstanding," he said. Details from 614492
Win a DVD player and new films
Swindon Libraries Service is running a competition through its larger
outlets to promote the arrival on DVD and video of The Lord of the Rings, Get lost in Swindon!
the Two Towers.
There are three competitions for smaller prizes.
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members of a Swindon library: Entry forms and the colouring
1 Colouring for ages 6 to 11 years: competition can be collected from roundabouts are
2 A quiz based on the two films, for selected libraries: West Swindon, not the only
ages 12 to16s: North Swindon, Moredon, Central, places where
3 A taxing quiz for the Tolkein Park, Highworth and Wroughton.
devotees based on the books To join all you need is proof of you can loose
and films. your name and address. Parents direction.
Prizes include a DVD player and or guardians can act as guarantor
a selection of DVDs, plus some for under 1 6s. Carved from
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Haydon association postpones September meeting
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