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cess and enjoyment of one of Swindon's most popular sites.
Jere she again exclusively describes one of the dramatic changes Flights
oposed for the park: the restoration of the lost lake and major
provements to the upper lake. 1
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"This restoration will improve the . Something different
natural environment, encouraging for someone special!
wildlife to flourish and increasing Swin-
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"It's important to recognise that
funding for the restoration is a part-
nership between the lottery, a number
of agencies and business, for which
we are very grateful."
The Lydiard Park Project is sup-
ported by a major grant from the Her- Id.co.uk
itage Lottery Fund and Swindon Bor-
ough Council's partners in the scheme
are English Heritage. the Country-
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Coun Nick Martin, right. Chair of
the Lydiard Park Project Board, be-
li eves the restoration will benefit the
people of the town and its image. Old Bell Pottery
"It's certainly very exciting to see
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