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28 The Link Magazine • February 2004

Transfer VHS to DUD Woodland workers wanted
and au ,D A West Swindon environmental group is being encouraged by BT to
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taped medi tell people about itself.
videos DUNCAN The Peatmoor Community ,?
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Irreplaceable TV programmes SELF DRIVE HIRE Woodland Group has been
and sports events awarded £150 from the BT Com-
-'; Children's first steps. Birthday parties. Zlau^c ^ocae Re-c ea /za^cy munity Champions' Award
Christenings & Confirmations. Vehicles for Hire at Competitive Rates Scheme to update notice boards lC ^r
Multiple copies: overseas copies; around Peatmoor Copse, which ` t
Cars • Vans • Luton Tail-Lifts
edited copies inform people of the voluntary '
272 Ermin Street '
Obsolete formats, i.e. Betamax, work being done to maintain the ° P +
Stratton St. Margaret. Swindon
Video2000: camcorder tapes area as an important haven for , -_ tr
DON'T LOSE THOSE MEMORIES Tel: 822193 wildlife and biodiversity in the s ^,
Tel: 01793 612187 Radio de-coding while you wait urban area.
Mobile: 07940 810733 DYD The group has met monthly for
e-mail: vhstodvd@btinternet.com FREE PARKING
www.vhstodvd.co.uk Open daily 8.30am - 5.30pm the last 16 years to coppice the
Sundays 8.30am - 9.30am VISA woods which were once part of the
Unit 2a Grime to Shine. Greenbridge Road, Swindon
ancient Braydon Forest, once a
royal hunting ground. Cutting
back trees like hazel, ash, and wil- BT award winners in the woods, from
DYNAMIC ` ww.dy-namic.co.uk low on a seven year management left, Simon and Emily Smith, Andy
cycle increases the life span of the Tucker, Liz Ennnerson, George Curd
CONSERVATORIES Ltd trees and opens up glades in the
For the more discerning customer wood to bring to life wildflowers ing closeby not to flytip garden
such as bluebells. In the past the rubbish and for others walking
Design the conservatory cut wood was used for many pur- through the area to avoid drop-
you have always dreamed of poses such as fencing. Group mem- ping litter.
- in the comfort of your own bers also maintain trails and foot- The woodland group meets on
home - using our latest paths so that the changing flora the first Sunday of the month,l0am
technology. and fauna can be observed year to 2pm, and new volunteers are
round. always welcome to help out. Train-
Once we were just another
conservatory company .. now we Organiser Liz Emmerson is al- ing is provided in the use of equip-
truly live up to our name of Dynamic ways keen to appeal to people liv- meat. For details call Liz on 876654.
Also specialising in the installation Tel: 01793 727297
of windows and doors Swindon & District Bonsai Society Winter Image Show
FENSA Saturday 28 February, 10.30am - 4.30pm
1 0 year insurance backed guarantee
Registered Company
Coleview Community Centre, Towcester Road
Trade stands by Dai-Ichi Bonsai & Walsall Ceramics
Refreshments
Further information from 822470 or 07870 995727

Filling the gap for valuable trades skills
Have you ever stopped in, or taken a morning off work, awaiting the
electrician or the plumber, and he doesn't arrive?
Li turn call only to wait and wait? Portsmouth 17 months ago and
RTA was originally launched in
Have you ever expected a re-
Experience suggests that fifty per has recently gained recognition
cent of calls about small jobs go from Portsmouth Trading Stand-
unanswered after the original en- ards as a member of its Square
quiry. Deal Initiative.
ans pleatedy' The answer is at hand. Retired While not all RTA tradesmen
Trades Associates (RTA) takes are retired or semi-retired, the
mature, retired or semi-retired emphasis is very much upon us-
trades persons and provides them ing mature, skilled tradesmen.
with the opportunity to work on The tradesmen are not only
household jobs to suit their require- skilled in their relevant field but
ments. take pride in their work and un-
Skills like plumbing, carpentry derstand traditional values such
and electrical expertise are quickly as reliability and quality.
disappearing because younger So, if it is simply replacing a
generations are not replacing dripping tap, or time to consider a
tradesmen who are retiring. full bathroom or kitchen re-fit, or
RTA provides those who have even redecorating throughout,
[. r ,, retired a continuing sense of worth give RTA a call on 07850 355687, or
and the opportunity to meet peo- contact Andrew Davidson at RTA-
R YEA 1
WWI, k ple said Andrew Davidson, who SN on 820991.
for fast local service has started the RTA in the Swin- • RTA is still looking for mature,
call us now - freephone don area. "Our target clientele is retired or semi-retired trades per-
not being served with a reliable sons with hours to suit their own
0800 916 6 12 I service. We have no intention of needs. If you miss the challenge of
9am-9pm 7 days week undercutting or alienating success- work, need to fund your golf fees,
ful companies, but intend to pro- supplement your pension, or pay
'off current prices on specially selected ranges
vide a valuable and complimen- for your holiday in the sun, then
tary service." call Andrew Davidson.