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To say the least it was a saga and
nearly every twist and turn was
chronicled in the magazine. Indeed
the school could have opened in Stella Rogers with a few of the first Isambard youngsters holding back copies
2003 or 2004 but for failings within
Swindon Council - which have long Link invaluable for researching local books in boxes - but no shelves to
been rectified. Nevertheless there projects and for general interest. put them on. Ordering and supply
are many parents and children “Living in Haydon Wick I’ve read of equipment was running behind
disappointed they could not benefit about the North Swindon school schedule was the official explana- By Sue
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