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Building big in Taw Hill
Key Stage 2 children at St Francis Primary School in Taw Hill had a taste of what it takes to become an
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Youngsters from eight West Swindon Primary Schools rose to the challenge of the third Greendown
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Steve O'Sullivan with from left, Joe Ridsdale, Scott Burnett, Josh Snowden, Lewis helped last year's winners.
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