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A fresh start in Freshbrook Want your wall or

brings a new lease of life fl oor tiles fi tted? TREVOR WYSE
After Painter &
After over 85 years in East London, Vera and Ron Meddlycott took over 85 years in East London, Vera and Ron Meddlycott took
some persuading to leave their home but both agree that taking a fl at Then call Decorator
some persuading to leave their home but both agree that taking a fl at
at Elsie Hazel Court was exactly the right move. Also tiling, coving,
TILEfi x dado rails.
for a free quotation Wallpaper specialist
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and grouted with approved & For free quotation
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the minimum of fuss call Trevor on
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Ron and Vera at her 90th in October. From left, grandaughter Elaine, daughter in and Vera at her 90th in October. From left, grandaughter Elaine, daughter in Complete installations to dripping taps we are ... ‘the men to do it ..’
Ron
law Sue, grandaughter Lisa, son Graham and Lisa’s boyfriend Craig Lewendon Ideas to reality ■ All types of fencing, decking, pagodas
♦
The couple were born and bred think they wish they’d made the ♦ Plumbing inc. pumped showers, ■ Painting & decorating
think they wish they’d made the

in Hackney, but fi ve years ago de- move years ago.” towel warmers towel warmers ♦ Electrics ■ Laminate fl ooring
■ Ceramic & fl oor tiles
cided that living in a large house Vera celebrated her 90th birthday ♦ Wall & fl oor tiling ♦ Carpentry ■ Kitchen fi tting
Vera celebrated her 90th birthday
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had became too diffi cult and they in October and she has been married ♦ Laminate & wood fl ooring ■ Secondary fi t carpentry
in October and she has been married
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to Ron, aged 91, for 67 years. They
reluctantly agreed to look for shel- to Ron, aged 91, for 67 years. They ■ Plaster boarding, plastering & rendering
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wed in 1940 just before Ron left for
tered accommodation near their wed in 1940 just before Ron left for ♦ Appliance installation ■ Plumbing, bathroom suites
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Egypt with the Kings Royal Rifl es,
son, Graham and his wife Sue. Egypt with the Kings Royal Rifl es, ♦ Also other home improvements Give us a try. For a free
“It was a big decision; all our lives and didn’t see each other again for No job too small no obligation quote, call
and didn’t see each other again for
were wrapped up in that house,” 5 years. Call Mark Ashdown for a free quotewn for a free quote Jeff on 07747 606344
Call Mark Ashdo
Taken prisoner by the Germans,
said Vera. Taken prisoner by the Germans, or Vito on 07812 180535
in the desert Ron spent three years
But once she and Ron visited Elsie in the desert Ron spent three years Tel: 01793 887766
in a camp in Italy. When the Italians
Hazel, they felt it would suit them. in a camp in Italy. When the Italians Mobile: 07979 267757 24 hour ansaphone 01793 700796
surrendered in 1944, he and fellow
“We’ve made some lovely friends surrendered in 1944, he and fellow
here,” she said. POWs were transported to the Black
POWs were transported to the Black
“London’s not the place we grew Forest for another 15 months behind
Forest for another 15 months behind
up in,” said Ron. “There are so many barbed wire.
changes. It’s good to be close to our Vera contributed to the war effort
Vera contributed to the war effort
family in Swindon.” by working in factories. After the
by working in factories. After the
war, Ron became a postman and
Daughter-in-law Sue said, “it’s war, Ron became a postman and
given them a new lease of life; I Vera worked as a machinist.
Radio presenters neededs needed BRUNEL ELECTRICAL
Radio presenter
Professional electrical services for
Community Radio Swindon will take to the air in January and vol-Radio Swindon will take to the air in January and vol-
Community
unteers are being trained to present programmes which will give a domestic and small business.
unteers are being trained to present programmes which will give a
truly local view. From a single socket to a complete
Popular radio presenter and recording features. rewire.
director of CRS, Shirley Ludford, Behind the scenes, there are roles
Behind the scenes, there are roles
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in research, promotion, technical
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will have no on-air advertising. experienced individuals to help quality products for effi ciency and
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Programmes will be presented by and support you - and if you have fi rst class reliability.
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and has a licence for fi ve years much potential and it’s there to be
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The launch on Monday 14
will fall under the headings of: The launch on Monday 14 electric radiator in every room.
Tel: 01793 554935 el: 01793 554935
January will coincide with Swin-
arts and literature, music, educa- January will coincide with Swin- T
don Volunteering Week. There will
tion and community. Listeners can don Volunteering Week. There will
be features and interviews with
expect to hear stories, poetry, plays, be features and interviews with [email protected]
volunteers, organisations and busi-
documentaries and debates. The volunteers, organisations and busi- House re-wiring, consumer unit replacements, extra sockets,
nesses supporting and encouraging
station will also provide a platform nesses supporting and encouraging wiring house extensions, conservatories, outbuildings,
for local musicians. volunteers. electric heating, showers, security lighting, garden lighting,
To offer skills and to fi nd out more
Volunteers are needed to man To offer skills and to fi nd out more garden sockets, emergency fault fi nding, full test and inspection reports
the microphones, whether present- call Shirley on 612517. www.brunel-electrical.co.uk
ing programmes, interviewing or www.communityradioswindon.com
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