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6 The virtual Link Magazine now online @ www.swindonlink.com

Phone mast radiation, hot topic for May meeting
The West Swindon Forum on In April Swindon Council plan- The campaigners have asked for Barry Jones from Swindon based
Monday 14 May is going to dis- ners turned down an application a wider community based discus- anti-mast group SHOC (Stop
cuss the positioning of mobile by T-Mobile to place a mast on sion on how mobile phone compa- Harming Our Children) will
phone masts and concerns with Roughmoor Way, close to Shaw nies seek permission for their present some of the scientific con-
the effect of electro-magnetic ra- Village Centre, just yards from equipment, and the health worries cerns about mast radiation.
diation from them. homes in Castleton Road and over- many people have about living The forum is a meeting point for
looking Elsie Hazel Court. close to a mast. residents and the eight councillors
Middleleaze residents Jane A planning officer will attend to representing the three West Swin-
Eatwell and Lorraine Richardson, explain the process of applying for don wards. It meets at 7.30pm in
VACANCY with information supplied by The permission, including informing the Link Centre Community Suite
Link, did some rapid lobbying of the community in advance. and is open to all residents.
Part-time councillors and contacted Karen
Office Administrator Kelly who was successful in bat- Dealing with the litter problem
tling O2 to remove a mast close to
Small friendly company in her home in Moredon. The April Link asked for readers who take it upon themselves to keep
their neighbourhood tidy to contact us about the areas they cover.
Cheney Manor is looking Some people are sick and tired of seeing their streets and open spaces
for an experienced defaced by litter and by Swindon Council’s inability to remove it, let
office adminstrator alone supply enough litter bins. Rather than see rubbish accumulate
Professional telephone they have adopted an area to look after.
So far we’re aware of people doing this in parts of Nine Elms,
manner, good computer
and office skills essential Peatmoor, Middleleaze, Common Platt, The Bramptons, and by the
Woodhall Park bridge.
Successful applicant will be In Haydon Wick the parish council uses tax payer’s money to employ
organised, reliable and Free legal advice in.. a contractor to empty the litter bins and keep the tidal wave of rubbish
self-motivated with the ability WELFARE BENEFITS, in play areas, open spaces and footpaths under control.
to work well on own HOUSING, DEBT To let us know what you’re doing see address on page 4.
or within a team
If you have problems in these • Haydon Wick Parish Council is entering Bluebell Copse off Westfield
Hours of work: Monday - Friday areas, don’t suffer in silence Way into the BBC Breathing Spaces - Making Space for Nature scheme.
AFTERNOONS (approx. 25 hrs) We are here to help. Visit us at: The aim will be to clear debris in the copse and make the area more
Temple House,
Interested? attractive for residents and wildlife. For details call the Parish Council
115-118 Commercial Road, Swindon
Call Presenting Binders on Call 01793 486926, or email: on 722446 or mail: [email protected]
01793 872300 or email: [email protected] • Volunteers who turned out for the annual Easter Monday Friends
[email protected] OPEN: Monday - Friday. 9am to 4pm of Peatmoor Lagoon litter pick managed to fill 10 black bags of
rubbish in two hours.
Organiser Suzanne Bullimore
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Following a successful litter pick on Shaw Ridge and around the village
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www.alanhawkins.co.uk 01793 855222 To help, meet outside the church between 9.45am and 10am.

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