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12 swindonlink.com • February 2008
KUdos FenCinG Easing Eastbury Way bus blues
Patios, decking & landscaping For almost two years, people living next to or near Eastbury Way in
Redhouse have endured noise and vibrations in their homes caused
by passing buses and construction lorries.
But a new
road surface
promised for
the end of Janu-
ary could bring
Local Family Business an end to their
misery.
• All types of fencing installed R e s i d e n t
• Full patio/decking service David Cackett,
• Made to measure gates right, says that
• All pressure treated timbers
• Help/advice on all fencing & landscape matters his quality of
Free estimates on 01793 855800 life has suffered
Unit 23 & 24 Oaklands Ind. Est. Braydon, Swindon since buses be-
gan running
through Red-
THE COMPLETE CURTAIN SERVICE house in mid-2006. “Buses speeding have raised with him; he has been
by have caused rumbling and vibra-
working really hard for us.”
tion throughout the whole house. As a result of the MP’s interven-
Curtains to satisfy every requirement From 6am to 11pm it’s like living in tion, the North Swindon Develop-
• Free estimating, design and advice a house of fun: it shakes.” ment Company has agreed to lay the
The speed limit is 20mph but he top surface on Eastbury Way.
• Home visits by appointment has seen buses doing more than David Burch, Operations Director
• Make-up and fitting service twice the permitted speed, driving for Thamesdown Transport, said he
over roundabouts and going the was unaware of Mr Cackett’s com-
wrong way round them. Thames- plaints, but people should report
and BLinds of aLL kinds down Transport has not responded dangerous driving. “All our drivers
•Wooden •Venetian •New linen •Roman to his complaints. are instructed on driving at a safe
David said North Swindon MP speed and with due regard to road
•Verticals •Roller •New Eastern materials Michael Wills has been seeking a conditions. If people can identify a
solution to the problems of noise, bus giving cause for concern they
fREE PARkINg OUTSIdE THE SHOwROOM at 252 CRICkLAdE Rd speeding traffic and dangerous should let us know.”
or call Tracey or Amanda on 01793 611051 parking in the area. “He is very Thamesdown Transport can be
persistent about the issues residents contacted on 428428.
A new look kitchen for less money
n Replacement doors made
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n Extra units available
n Worktops, sinktops and
get ready for Spring with a rainbow of colours accessories by leading
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Factory showroom open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm For free quotation and
Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm computerised design call
BSS House, Cheney Manor Ind. Est., Swindon. Tel: 01793 434584 01793 644600
Hand built bedrooms of distinction
Peter Galbraith
Est 1986
• Carpets • Wood • Laminate • Individual custom made
• VinyL • UnderLay • Accessories fitted bedroom and home
study furniture
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call Mike Edwards expert advice
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