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46 The Link Magazine • August 2005
Swindon's own pearly king Mast to be moved
Terry Barrow from Toothill has hit on a new way to help groups raise A campaign, mounted by Karen Kelly and neighbours in Moredon,
money. has been successful in getting 02 to take down a mobile phone mast
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He is collecting pin badges to just 45 metres away from her home.
mount on a blazer in the style of a The company have agreed to re-site it
modern day pearly king. another 40 metres away on the other side
Terry is appealing to readers for of Akers Way.
pins. He has about 250 so far, but Karen, who was featured on the May
wants a lot more to make an im- Link front page, said her research during
pressive display before lending out the campaign to get the mast shifted had
the blazer as a 'guess the number' revealed a huge amount of worrying in- `}
fundraiser. formation about mast radiation. Much of
He also needs a tailor's dummy it can be seen at www.s-c-r-a-m.co.uk or
on which to hang the blazer as it www.sanity.org
will be unwearable with all the Right, Karen Kelly, left, with her famil y in fron t
pins he wants to mount on it. of the soon to be moved mas
To donate pins or a manikin,
send them to The Link, 70 Basepoint, site to be considered for Tregoze mast
Rivermead Drive, Swindon SN5 After Tregoze Primary School governors told Vodafone that they did
7EX or call 608840. not want a mast right outside the school fence, the company is looking
Groups interested in borrowing at a site further away from houses on Shaw Ridge.
the blazer should contact us also.
On the move
Liz Szymczak from Freshbrook has
Small, bt4- t4seft^l been pictured many times in The Link
over the last 15 years.
She used to run an interior design
Ladysmith Equestrian Centre service, is a belly dancer and also pro-
HAYIEYS S(H001 Of DRIVING moted a skipping club. Now she's quali-
DSA APPROVED DRIVING INSTRUCTOR 3HS approved centre. Qualified tuition for fied as a driving instructor and has set
adults and children from beginners to
Friendly female instructor, advanced. Superb hacking along the up Just Drive... with Liz.
competitive prices Ridgeway. Full/part livery available For details of the service, which in-
& discount for block booking 01793 740842 / 07752 097629 cludes two free lessons as a launch
offer, call Liz on 486112. Just Drive with Liz Szymczak
CALL HAYLEY: 01793 878174 www.ladysmith-equestrian.co.uk
or 07932 124311 Landsmith Road, Chiseldon, Swindon
Have a go in Penhill
BABYSITTING SERVICE Courses running at the Penhill Learning Centre include English,
maths, art, yoga and healthy cooking, alongside the wheelchair
For any special occasion or gym
accessible IT suite offering a range of computer related courses.
shopping. we can be at your service
But the centre is willing to put on anything - if there is demand.
15years childcare experience
Margaret Simons, Area Outreach Worker, said, "if there is enough
ORB (police checked). Refs available
interest from the community to learn a particular skill - business
North Swindon based
management to vehicle maintenance — we'll help make it happen."
Tel: 01793 324715
If you have an idea give Margaret a call on 704931.
Mob: 07709-429155
Lunch help needed Slasher needs to be sorted
Holiday Duplex Food and Friends Monday lunch Some nutter went on a tyre slash-
Hair re-styled by Rebecca on the Costa Almeria club at Freshbrook Community ing spree in Freshbrook on 2 and
Centre needs volunteers to help it 3 July, attacking at least 20 cars in
Qualified in all aspects 2 bed, sleeps up to 6
of hairdressing for 13 year Pool stay open. the Worsley Road, Turnham
They will prepare and serve Green, Crawford Close area.
Specialising in weddings Good weekly rates
lunch, and tidy up afterwards. Swindon Police are seeking in-
01793 825977 after 5pm For further information For details call Lorraine Webb formation which might lead to an
07833 391414 mobile call 01793 703022
on 871017 (mornings). arrest. Call 528111.
-7.D. 'Upholstery LETTERS TO THE LINK Should be sent to the address on page 4
BRUNEL ELECTRICAL
From an extra socket to a
complete re-wire, we can provide Repairs & Recovering Recycling viewpoint
a total service to our customers Antique and Modern From Edward Glennie, Westlea
Free quotes, fully insured Large range of fabrics The recent articles on the council's have some good ideas on how to
Part P compliant West Swindon pilot scheme and make it work.
www.brunel-electrical.co.uk Call 871808 the Asda Environment week in July I suggest that the council should
Tel: 01793 422880 for competitive prices
started me thinking. carry out a small survey of house-
It seems from your reports that holds to get the views of people in
some people are taking to recy- different areas and types of hous-
DECOTEX cling and others are not. For the ing in West Swindon.
SC SERVICES/^'
latter, are there some genuine ob- It's great that Asda wants to en-
We transfer anything onto DVD Disc stacles? More space is needed to courage recycling. But I have a
- Cine Film, Video tape, Wedding Photos Painter & Decorator store waste for recycling as many question for them: how much food
SHORT PROMOTIONAL West Swindon homes have lim- packaging is recyclable? How can
VIDEOS MADE Specialist Artexing
ited space. we tell which is, or is not?
T: 01793 705333 I M: 07831 575758 Tel: (01793) 791388 On the other hand, households • Let The Link know any ideas for
PO Box 2079. Manvers St, Bath BA1 3TJ that have started recycling may recycling more.