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The Link Magazine • October 2005 3
Not perfect, but a place where pride can be built Charles Lucas
The September Link asked if residents of Swindon are proud of the town. PRIVATE & Marshall
The Mayor coun Ray Fisher takes up the challenge.
I suppose it's axi- ^ ^^^ ° The development of
omatic that the Mayor - the land alongside the
would respond posi- M4motorway,between
tively to this question, junctions 15 and 16 is of
but I couldn't miss the <%" no less concern. How- We're on
opportunity. ever, a good deal of mis-
It struck me many __' information is in circu-
years ago, when the ► n -. -s _. ^ lation. For example,
Thamesdown and Dis people keep asking me side
trict Tourist Associa ', I. ' j if we are concreting
tion was first formed, ^ overCoateWater. They
how certain individu a have the idea that the
For experienced, practical help call
als could radiate pride : lake is being filled in,
Swindon 511055
in the area. Many were which is not the case,
directly involved in Sending greetings and goodwill to Ukraine. The Mayor and coup even if development
tourism, but there were Maurice Fanning holding Swindon's flag, with Freshbrook dentist does take place. In fact,
friends of Swindon Brendon Ball before he set off to deliver an ambulance donated by I imagine many en-
who would enjoy Wiltshire Health Authority to Swindon based chariht Smile Menders hancements would be
putting in many hours obtained to the existing (Established over 12 years
just meeting people and telling bours. They are here - they are designated leisure areas.
them what a great place it is. Swindon. Their numbers are many Swindon has been growing ever 'WE COME TO YOU ^
If only that pride could have more than we imagine, since the 1840's. Does the wellbe- AT HOME OR WORK'
beenrolledoutacrosstheborough, Swindon is not perfect, we all ing of the town depend on con-
the chicken! egg would be well de- know this, but it's great to be able tinuing rapid expansion, or on con- * FREE
veloped by now. The right ap- to face up to constructive criticism. trolled growth? Whatever the out- collection & delivery
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proachmayhavewarmedourhin- Without this there would be no comes, our attitude of mind to- ,t Servicing & repairs
terland to the benefits of having consultation and no democratic wards Swindon needs to be one of A
the city structure to benefit outcomes. Yet we are part of a pride and we must all help to fe WE ALSO SELL
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DOCTOR * New cycles
from. As it is, we still have a long wider British democratic system achieve that in our daily lives.
way to go to earn their respect. and Swindon has to respond to What are your views? The re- * Parts & accessories
I set out in May to tackle this national and now regional dic- sponses to the article in the Sep-
very issue and have encouraged tums. Swindon and the Borough tember Link and the Mayor's con-
myfellowcouncillorstoadoptthat Council in particular are too often tribution can be found at:
positive attitude, that pride.Iurge blamed for following policies www.swindonlink.com
everyone else to do the same. forced upon it.
Regrettably, there will always It may be best for us to slow
be bullying - from within and out- growth and as regards the poten- Can Chiropractic help me'?
side the borough. If met with a tial development of various parts
quiet confidence of belonging to a of the Borough, I must adopt a How much will it cost?
superb place to live and be, the pragmatic standpoint. In the
bullying becomes irrelevant. I ap- 1970's, it puzzled me why I seemed We are often asked, "What's the best way
plaud and welcome any assistance to be a lone voice objecting to the of finding out whether a doctor of
from the media in this respect. development of West Swindon. chiropractic can help my problem?"
I've met hundreds of people Later, when contributing to the
who give their time and energy to consultation on the Northern De- We believe the answer can be found in a
make Swindon a great place to live velopment, I took a perspective complete chiropractic consultation and
and visit. They are people who from the Valley in Penhill. Look- examination, including x-rays. And to help
care and just get on with it. They ing north west, there was an unin- find out for sure, we will do a complete
These procedures normally
work their wonders in education, terrupted view of farms and fields. consultation and examination, including cost £100 or more!
health and social care. They are Object, I did, feeling somewhat x-rays, if necessary, for just (Does not include personal
employed; they are volunteers; hypocritical in that I live in a 1960's injury cases or car accidents
they engage, cheer and assist visi- property, which a decade previ- £15. resulting in insurance claims.)
tors, the needy and neigh- ously, had been just such a field.
Testimonials
Keep the distance From Angie: My ten week old daughter hated t avelling in the can
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Every journey was a nighnnare for both her and me. Non' two
Protestors from E to the next genera- months after cranial t eatment front Dr Mark Blokland at the
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Lydiard Millicent n .. lion. Do we really Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic, she happily t avels. In fact she falls
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attended a planning want spralling subur- asleep most times. Travelling is now a pleasure ... Thanks Mark
enquiry in Chipp- 41mrcee,TSGr bia or do we wish to
enham on 7 Septem- pass on a diverse and Teresa writes: After coming to Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic for
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ber to object to a rich heritage? t eatment 1 no longer feel tired and lethargic. I now feel alive! l have
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Wimpey Homes "We continually a complete feeling of 'well-being'. My monthl maintenance
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proposal to build on KEEP fight to retain our programme is mg treat to nose/f... Thanks Guys.
the edge of Lydiard - ancient rural commu- y
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cillor Mollie Groom, while. When I stand 01793 814567 84005
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who has been lead- at St Mary's Church Mark Blokland and Associates (GCC Registered) 011 oevl sae
ing a campaign to ° T°" and look down on the Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic 8400
prevent Swindon being joined with vale and the peaceful rural scene it IS
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Lydiard Millicent, said, "we must presents I hope that future genera-
Fairwater Stables, High Strccl. Wroughton
consider what we are passing on tions will be able to do the same."