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6 The Link Magazine • May 2004
Police force history available free of charge
O7illas in Qbpain
The majority of people will not know that
Southern Spain - where the sun goes
in the Winter. Over 300 days of blue skies, Wiltshire had the first county police force,
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where onl 8 to10 inches of rain falls a year summed up in its motto Primus et Optimus,
First and Best.
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The history of the force is available in an
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Situated 15 minutes illustrated 80 page book by Paul Sample. He
from the beach resort of Moiacar. Aimeria and 4 tells the story of its formation in 1839, as well as
minutes from a small Spanish town. Excellent value
the nature of crime then and now, plotting how
at only 164,252 Euros (just over £110K sterling).
the force has changed and kept up with technol-
Larger plots available if required. Build time: 6 months
ogy. The book has a fascinating insight into
Call our Swindon office teVfax: 01793 704 089
viflasl nspain a aol.com social history and gives accounts of investiga- di
www.villas-iri-spain.biz tions over the years.
Although copies are free, a donation to a
police charity would be welcomed. These in-
clude the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, Splash,
Celebration! Celebration! Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal and
Crimestoppers.
T ty To request a copy, write to Kate Taylor, Pub- - !d
(WiP Cre'8 Hair & Beauty Studios lic Relations, Wiltshire Police HQ, London Road,
Thames Avenue, Greenmeadow Devizes SN10 2DN or call 01380 735735.
take pride in welcoming two style Right, the firstknotvn picture of a Wiltshire police constable, Jatttes Dcmey. Above
left, the face of modern police staff. West sector WPCs Sam Kelly and Pat Salter
directors to the already award winning
and experienced team.
Safety in West Swindon
Stephanie Stroud and Nicola Holt,
Freshbrook and Grange Park police officer Sam Kelly, pictured
well known in the Swindon area, above, is working with the West Swindon youth service team to set up
would like to cordially welcome all past a safety group for young women.
and present clients to visit them at their It will discuss personal safety and how to avoid getting into difficult
Cre'8 five team, from left, Theresa, situations. She hopes that a West Swindon community safety day can
new premises for that Cre'8 Live look
Nicki, Hanna, Stephanie, Hayley be organised later in the summer so that the public can pick up safety
Ring for appointment on 01793 520813 tips and crime prevention information.
For details on the safety group call WPC Sam Kelly on 528111 or the
West Swindon youth office on 465413.
Have your say at the parish meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting for residents of Haydon Wick takes place
on Tuesday 27 April, 8pm, at the parish council offices in Thames
Avenue.
0 PEUGEOT blofouyclo4 nity to hear about developments cent past has been the provision,
Much of their activity in the re-
Parishioners have the opportu-
XR6 Sport and to discuss concerns and wishes improvement and maintenance of
for the future of the area. The coun- play areas and open spaces and
Completely redesigned,
cil is hoping for a good attendance this will continue to be a major
offering performance and
and a lively debate, focus of attention in the future.
presence everyone wants The guest speaker is Cheri Nearly a quarter of expenditure
from their first bike. Wright, Swindon Council's Crime raised through the rate precept
£2,499 on the road and Disorder Officer. She will ex- goes on this service. Five new play
plain aspects of the recently en- areas in Abbey Meads and Taw
acted Anti-social Behaviour Act Hill are shortly to be adopted.
SAGNS that can be called on to address The council also scrutinises more
these problems. These can include than 170 planning applications
DIRTY DEEVXL orders restricting the activities of each year, makes representations
individuals and dispersal orders to the Local Education Authority
A MUST FOR AGES 4+ .r preventing gangs congregating. about school provision, meets with
£799 f y w The parish council will be pre- law enforcement agencies and sup-
senting its annual performance ports local voluntary groups.
plan setting out its achievements The parish council prides itself
jinqcentte over the past year and its propos- in being accessible to the people it
als to meet its objectives of keep- serves. Anyone unable to attend
Cycling Centre ing under review the economic, the annual meeting can attend or-
Ferndale Road
cultural and physical well-being dinary meetings of the council on
Finance & insurance =,.
arranged to suit ''v, y sy of the community served and to any third Tuesday of the month or
deliver quality services at eco- call into the council office on a
your personal personal ^ wa
requirements Ooass nomic cost. To achieve this, it has weekday, 9am to 4pm. Telephone
set a rate precept for the new fi- 722446. Better still - get really in-
233 Ferndale Road, Swindon • Tel: (01793) 53665 nancial year equivalent to £23.75 volved and become a parish coun-
for a Band D household - a reduc- cillor; there are vacancies.
tion of 60p on last year. www.haydonwick.gov.uk