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38 swindonlink.com • April 2009

G L S Roofing Van needed to get Rockets moving
New Work, Strip & Re-Tile, Repairs & Leadwork Wheelchair football club Swindon Rockets would be over the moon
if they could find a volunteer to transport their power chairs to and
Specialist suppliers of quality Call for a free from training.
workwear and safety products no-obligation quote Rockets meet at Nova Hreod part of a team. “One boy travels
Gary Spencer
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Tel: 01793 347107 of the team have their own specially week,” said Rachel. “He’d seen it on
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owns six. Club secretary, Rachel to play football.”
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Mains power supply 240v/12v, awning been meeting for 18 months and playing in a team sport.”
or our website: bathROOM FaCilitiEs: shower, toilet, Water heater took part in its first league match Rockets are looking for new
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equipment have been put to the test, season. They meet on Mon-
the Rockets plan to join the National days, 6pm to 8pm. If you can
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As safety officer for Uplands
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Swindon Council’s transport
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Unit 4 Central trading Estate
when a car overtook into the path they intend to reduce the speed
of minibuses, left a mother driving limit from 60mph to 50mph in the
her son to school badly shaken and financial year beginning in April.
shocked. Meanwhile, Ms Breslin fears for
Ms Breslin is awaiting a reply to the safety of youngsters and staff
a letter sent to Coun Peter Green- arriving at the campus.
halgh, Swindon cabinet member “The drivers just don’t seem to
responsible for transport, calling realise that they are putting people
for more road markings. “We’re at risk.”

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