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River Ray restoration scheme SueLynn
involves public during the Autumn
A fascinating project to put the bends back into the River Ray and Partners For a Quality Installation
improve the environment close to West Swindon goes public in M, FA 11
September when work is started on clearing scrub and trees next to For tailor made
the pedestrian bridge over the Ray between Westlea and Barnfield - Curtains
and you can get involved to make it a success.
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work within the Thames ; • Roman blinds
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Barnfield Road, where j " r Measuring and fitting advice Foi lice & friendly advice on our
full range of Gutter/Fascia systems
new routes for the prev> <^ For further information call professionally installed and guaranteed. call
ously canalised river `;•'' j :I^^ g'^^tt ,'^;, Sue: 01793 870451 Swindon 855700 / 855800
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havebeendu andbank i +^.,^~ .+^ or Lynn: on 01793 330595
profiles, backwaters and . Unit 23 & 24 Oa4Junds Ind. Est. Graydon. Swindon
shallows created to en- Jo with Andrew and Andrea Downing, collecting
courage a wider range of seeds to be scattered along the riverbank next Spring
fish, insect and mammal We an flats, houses,
life. li ke Costa del Swindon. With the yr)
Jo Sawyer, Wiltshire Wildlife trees out of the way there will be a offices and
Trust waterways project officer, huge open area on either side of
said contractors will dig a new the flood plain. From the bridge commercial property
channel for the river. "To the north and new walkways through the
of the foot bridge the river will be trees on the banks, you will see Reasonable rates,
taken in a wide bend through the butterflies, dragonflies, perhaps a
meadow and two large ponds will water vole and if you're lucky an satisfaction guaranteed
be dug. Trees will be removed from otter. It will be a fantastic evolving
the middle of the site and those on environmentwithinamileofSwin- For inquiries and
the edge thinned out. Earth bank- don town centre." free quotations, please call
ing will be removed to make a The River Ray project is managed JAC's Cleaning Services
larger flood plain. by Wiltshire WildlifeTrustandspon-
"To the south, next year, we're sored by the Environment Agency, k Tel: 01793 634464
planning a wide shingle beach Thames Water, Biffaward and Hills Mobile: 07903 857593
where people can paddle; it will be Waste, and Swindon Council. e: [email protected]
Get involved in the River Ray restoration
Launching on Thursday 1 September, 11am, then every 2nd Thursday
Join the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust practical mid-week conservation
group to cut back trees on the edge of the river, replant shrubs and
create a gradual grading from grassland to mature woodland. Full
training and supervision provided.
Give a couple of hours or stay for the day. Tea, coffee and biscuits
supplied, bring a packed lunch and wear old clothes and stout shoes. _ ^Il►
Later in the project volunteers will build a pathway which lead to
wildlife viewing areas over the newly restored river and its floodplain.
Future events will include wildflower planting, coppice work and
hedge laying. Full details from Swindon Wildlife Officer Neil Pullen on
526228 or mail: [email protected]

Don't get caught by Millenium or Formpave
Swindon Council Trading Standards officers are warning people not to deal
with rogue businesses called Millenium Block Paving' or 'Formpave.' r
Swindon County Court has issued an injunction ordering them to stop J$ '
carrying out work to a poor standard.
However there is a legimate Gloucester based firm trading under the
name Formpave which has no connection with this court action.
Past Millenium Block Paving and Formpave customers are asked to FREE DELIVLL,i i
contact Swindon Council Trading Standards on 466155. Free legal advice
is available on consumer rights, with tips on dealing with traders. COMPETITIVE
PRICES
Cash reward for return of stolen bike 'OPEN 7 D.A.IS
Craig Arnold, 13, from Middleleaze is
desperate to get his motorbike back. BUILDING MATERIALS
The Jincheng TTX150 offroad
> nBJgck paving • Driveways • Path v^ " I '
trailbike. ,pictured right, was stolen ' I#
from the garage of his Fenland Close
home on 8 August. A £400 reward is
offered for its return; no questions y
asked. Side of Manor Garden Centre, Chene Manor Ind Est,
Call 875665 or 07780625244 with If you know who the thieves are, Swindon. Tel: 484455
information. call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111