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Shaw Ridge litter pick - Saturday 3 March
The state of Shaw Ridge is disgusting and the Shaw Residents’ Stay for as long as you like, but the event will not last for more than
Association and members of Holy Trinity Church are going to do two hours. Bags and litter pickers will be provided; wear gloves and
something about it by organising a community litter pick. water proof footwear.
If you’re concerned about the condition of the area and can take part,
gather outside the church at Shaw Village Centre at 10am on Saturday
3 March to set off along the ridge.

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activity day on Saturday 10 March.
Members of Sure Start, families
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from the area, AFL staff and staff
from the Great Western Commu-
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nity Forest team will be making
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paths, planting trees and hedges, A lost pond in West Swindon was ‘re-discovered’ by members of Shaw
weaving willow structures and Residents’ Association in early February. With help from Swindon Council
● All fencing ● Gates ● Chain link
● Trellis ● Decking ● Tools ● Fixings sculptures. There will also be art rangers and volunteer rangers, overgrown trees and vegetation was cleared
● Cement ● Trade & DIY welcome and craft activities for children. away from a wildlife area created between Upper Shaw Farm and Eastleaze on
Tel: 01793 855800 To participate just turn up be- the eastern end of Shaw Ridge in the mid-1980s. Rangers cut down large trees
tween 10am and 3pm at the Early with chain saws before volunteers came in with saws and loppers to uncover
Unit 23 & 24 Oaklands Enterprises
Ind. Est. Braydon, Swindon Years Centre in Everleigh Road. fencing, steps and footpaths.
Black eyes for have-a-go residents
CUTTING SWINDON FASCIA Three Shaw residents living close to Shaw Village Centre were given
Family business since 1983 a beating by young people on 9 February when they were asked not
EDGE For a Quality Installation to make noise near George Tweed Gardens at the centre, and stop
throwing stones at houses.
Landscape One householder said when the gang of about 15 youth were asked
to stop some turned on him and left him with a few bruises. He said, “it
Gardener has been quieter after the dispersal order came into force at the village
centre, but young people know that the police do not enforce it and this
Patios, fencing was one of several incidents over the last few months.”
The police are making investigations and local councillor Kieth
& turf laying For windows, doors & bargeboards Williams is liaising with Swindon Council’s crime and disorder team.
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MPD Litho at Rivermead contrib-
Unit 23 & 24 Oaklands Ind. Est. Braydon, Swindon
uted £700 towards a successful
tree plant at the Science Museum,
Wroughton on 18 February.
D.A. DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS LTD Hundreds of people took part in
❐ Block Paving ❐ Landscaping ❐ Fencing the tree planting and exploring the
site. They were also able to visit
❐ Decorative Stone ❐ General Maintenance the museum’s exhibits and take
For a professional and affordable service, part in fun science experiments
free consultation and written quotation Heather Lilley of the Great Western
Tel: 01793 878062 or 07866 523898 Community Forest and Matt Moore,
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Think global, but act local
Swindon Climate Action Network is looking for volunteers to help in
its crucial mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through local
action.
There are a number of roles which need to be covered as the group is
expanding fast and working in many different areas. All offers are very
welcome in:
• developing a fundraising strategy and building a team;
• leading a contained project to expand Swindon’ local food directory;
• general help with running stalls and events and distributing
publicity;
• designing and production of publicity material.
For details of where you can make a difference - locally - mail Deb
Joffe: [email protected]
http://SCAN.editme.com
www.acerpaving.co.uk

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