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20 The Link Magazine • October 2006
Trail-blazing equipment for new play area
Pupils at Shaw Ridge Primary School were sure of what they wanted when they were asked to chose new equipment for a play area to be
refurbished this Autumn.
Their opinion was sought by dren to stand by the .. L t s N stretching and exercis-
Swindon Council's parks staff be- design they pre - N , +r ,-\ • ing," said Dave.
fore school ended for the summer The new play area
holiday in July. Later in the day, will provide areas dedi-
Parks & Amenities officer Dave parents and residents " cated to younger chil-
Hunt said the play area at Eastleaze from nearby homes y". dren which includes
Fields next to Shaw Ridge is worn were able to view the ^. ! swings, a slide and a
out and is to be replaced as part of drawings at a display modern style rounda-
the council's refurbishment pro- in Upper Shaw Farm all ____ bout, and also older
gramme. "The landscape architects Community Centre. j4 tt st children closeby.
came up with several designs and The clear winner is An impression of the nezo equipment to be installed Work on renewing
we displayed four at the school. called Trail Blazer the play area is ex-
We saw every child, class by class which features distinctive steel Trail Blazer is a type of trim trail: pected to begin by the end of Sep-
and explained what was going to arches with equipment like tra- there's a lot of play value but chil- tember and will take about four
happen and then asked the chil- peze, hoops and rope nets. "The dren might not realise that they're months.

Heritage play area delayed by local contractor
A fantastic new play area at Lydiard Park has had to remain closed because fencing has not yet been put
up around it.
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Children and parents who read very sorry that so many children play park safety acc edited. In the
in the September Link that the large have been disappointed, especially meantime, the old play area in th
and exciting play space next to the as they can see how fantastic the park is still open, offering active
Lydiard visitor centre was ready new play equipment is. fun for children of all ages."
were dismayed to find that it was "The fencing is essential. With- • Lydiard House all lit up. See page
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still surrounded by safety fencing out it, we are unable to get the new 38
when they visited during the last ,
Empty, yet ready for users, but o'aitin' [Pr saft ty fence
few days of the summer.
Emma Valentine, Lydiard's
events and marketing officer, said Ir,
for legal reasons the fencing con- ' a h,. r •
tractor could not be named. "We're
working to open the play area as
soon as we possibly can and are :;

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SEA H
rawrinan'
Holder of the Seafish T
Friers Quality Award Award Winning Quality Fish & Chips
Tree works and tours at Lydiard Park
THREE GOOD REASONS TO USE Lydiard's trees are some of the most beautiful and best loved features
of this historic park but they need to be maintained and managed so
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land trees, as well as
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11,000 trees in two native wood- tree works, to explain why felling
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — There are two free tours with to chose which trees stay;
expert and lead consultant on • Saturday 14 October, 11am, to
s £1 off all orders over Lydiard's trees Simon Bonvoisin look at woodland management
Tra n £3 with this voucher on: and tree works at Lydiard Park.
eewey
amry risn m S e^m a ] • Wednesday 4 October, Meet on the front steps of
12.30pm, looking at the forthcom- Lydiard House and sensible foot-
West Swindon District Centre. Tel: 870 455
ing woodland management and wear is recommended.