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Swindon Wide
Dentist drills down into history of farm
Groundwell Farm in North Swindon will have a new lease of life when it opens as a dental practice in
December.
wroe 1 Dentist Patrick Holmes bought Saxon times," he said. "It's been a Residents concerned with
the derelict Grade II listed building farm, a parsonage and an arts and farm redevelopment
in 2002. Now that restoration work drama centre. I am sure there are People living close to the farm are
is complete. he would like to root a lot of people who have lived, concerned that the Groundwell
out people's memories of the build- worked, played or been entertained project is not conforming to plan-
ing. He wants to display the infor- here over the last hundred years ning requirements.
mation at the new practice which and have some interesting or Permission to demolish the origi-
will be called Seven Fields Centre maybe even spooky stories to tell." nal coach house on site was given
for Dentistry & Well-being. Therapies at the new centre will on condition that new residential
Patrick hopes that people who include Shiatsu, Reiki, physi- accommodation is constructed of
have lived in the area, or may even otherapy. Indian head massage. salvaged materials.
have worked on the farm. will come podiatry, cosmetic dentistry such However a Swindon Council
forward with their recollections. as teeth whitening and implants. planner said permission has been
"Groundwell Farm is absolutely Contact Patrick with memories given to use substitute stone and
steeped in history, going back to of the building at: an enforcement officer had visited
www.sevenfields.co.uk the site to ensure compliance.

Groundwell Farm at Woodcutters Mews, before redevelopment started
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i c,[ 23 & 24 OukLimk Ind. Lai. Rr:rydon. S w indon Take Part. Take Power, was the theme of a local democracy day
exercise held in the new BMW sponsored education centre at Lydiard
House on 10 October. the first time the converted stable had been used.
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Council/ors Nick Martin, Steve Wakefield and Bob Wright with youngsters
from Churchfie/ds. Greendown. Hreod Parkway and Ridgeway Schools.
from left Helen Barclay Justin Thomas. Denielle Govender. Matt Hill,
Jessica Masone, Steven Bassi Michae/Hadgraft Daniel% Toomey
Sixty pupils from four secondary processes involved and talked
schools considered the nature of about the ways young people can
local government and the impor- get involved to empower them-
tance of recognising their rights in selves.
I NC. FREE FITTING a democracy.
Through workshops and discus- Play area opens - at last
on all orders over £27. sions, they explored the strategies Lydiard Park's new play area was
and tactics individuals can use to available in time for half term.
(excluding wood) effect change. They looked at how Packed with 20 pieces of new
the £5 million scheme to restore equipment. designed for differ-
Many more offers in store the historic landscape and upgrade ent age groups. the attraction is
visitor facilities at Lydiard Park
sure to bring excitement to any
Call for a free estimate Project was brought together. child's day.
Councillor Nick Martin (Shaw/
Nine Elms). who is chair of the The Link has featured delays to
Tel: 01793 54 2345 Lydiard Park Management Board. the completion of the project in
with councillors Steve Wakefield the last two editions. Now the
82 BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon (Toothill & Westlea) and Bob Wright fences are down and the children
are invited to enjoy.
(Central) discussed the political