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Mechanics’ Institute
Anything Stone UK Ltd. - why bother?
Suppliers of finely finished granite, marble, Newcomers to Swindon might wonder why there’s so much debate
limestone, slate, sandstone and gypsum over the decrepit Mechanics’ Institute. After all isn’t it just a rotting
pile of ancient bricks blocking the way to progress; why shouldn’t
Granite Worktops part of it be demolished to make room for a hotel?
Table tops, bar tops, There’s no doubt that greater World Heritage
shop counters, something should be Site covering the whole
reception desks. done but the building of the former GWR line;
Granite worktops could be so much more 4 The Trust already
from £137 per metre. for Swindon, say the New has Listed Building
Mechanics’ Institute
Local supplier, consent which means
stockists & installers Preservation Trust. that their proposals
Here are five good rea- have been approved by
08702 422 998 Unit 3, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate sons to sign the petition English Heritage.
www.anythingstone.co.uk raised by The Link on the
Prime Minister’s web site Owner Matthew Singh
supporting the Trust’s does not have this per-
proposal to return it to the people. mission and will not be allowed to
LEE PAINES SPORTS MASSAGE 1 The Trust has a vision for re- modify the Grade II* Listed Build-
ing without it;
turning the building to commu-
If you suffer from or have ever suffered nity use with a theatre, restaurant 5 Built by GWR workers in 1855,
from any of the following then Sports & the Institute housed a library, thea-
and meeting places;
Remedial Massage could be the treatment tre, lecture rooms, and was ahead
2 The Trust would apply for Her-
that works for you: of its time in serving the cultural
itage Lottery funding, so there and recreational needs of the com-
Sports Injuries • Backache • Sciatica • Poor Posture would be no cost to Swindon’s tax- munity. The building should serve
Tendonitis • Poor Flexibility • Stress • Headaches payers. (They are asking for the as a reminder of the determination
Muscle Fatigue • Muscle Strains • Joint Sprains council and government to sup- and drive of the people who made
port them in negotiating the pur- Swindon great and be an inspira-
Contact Lee Paines MSMA, MISRM chase of the building to break the tion for the town’s future growth.
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist current deadlock); Help break the deadlock
3A modern glass and brick hotel
Tel: 07979 904817 or [email protected] and sign the petition at:
in the middle of the Railway Vil-
Fully licensed & insured • Mobile & practising lage will jeopardise the chances of http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/
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