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Open Gardens boost for Breakthrough Have cash ready
The third West Swindon open From 1 August Thamesdown
gardens at the end of June was Transport is introducing FastFare
enjoyed by hundreds of visitors which means bus riders need to
and raised over £2,000 for Break- pay with the exact fare as drivers
through Breast Cancer. will not be able to give change.
The Mayor of Swindon Ray Bus trips should be quicker and
Fisher toured some of the 18 gar- on time as a result.
dens open in the Nine Elms area, www.thamesdown-transport.co.uk
and enjoyed a cream tea.
Summer Show
The Mayor with open gardens organ-
iser Lesley Dredge, left, and volun- Saturday 13 August, 2pm - 4pm
teers, Sarah Armstrong, Isabel Lopez, Haydon Wick & District Garden Society
Jenny Machin, Pam Lentschner, Haydon Wick Community Centre,
Caroline Rackham, Glennice Brain, Thames Avenue
Jackie Hughes Teas. tombola. raffle. Auction of goods.
Free admission
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