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Swindon in 2030?
Mansfield New housing in all directions (see page 2); town centre regeneration
plans stalled by the present economic downturn - where will Swindon
MrIB Begbie be in 21 years time?
Swindon's Strategic Partnership has a vision of Swindon in 2030
Assx:,zs^,m.,e^ Associates Ltd and a plan to achieve it. On Thursday 23 July, 7.30pm, Toni Charnock,
Mortgage Brokers chief execu tive of the SSP will talk about the contribution to be made
by ordinary people.
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Providing mortgage services for the Communit since 1987 The presentation organised by Swindon Civic Trust takes place at
Heelis, the National Trust HQ, next to the Designer Outlet. Entry is £4
and includes light refreshments; free to Swindon Civic Trust members.
REVIEW Y_ ( www.swindoncivictrust.org.uk
An eyesore for a hit longer. Developers Ashfield Land announced in
M ORTGA, that its unlikely they will knock down
the old Swindon College building this year,
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Al D ENJOY THE
SUMMER HOLIDAYS Strike a pose, win an iPod shuffle
Things are pretty gloomy in the High Street but the New Swindon
You might be surprised by Company, Swindon Council and inSwindon have launched a project
to relieve the blight of empty shop fronts in the town centre - and they
how much you could save want you to become involved.
Mirrors have been but taking action to
incorporated in encourage recovery is
We may be able to find you a lower interest rate
colourful shop win- what will count in the
You may have to pay an early repayment charge dow displays making long term. Simple and
to your existing lender if you remortgage. them interactive as creative use of empty
passersby catch their shop fronts will help
Whether you're planning to move to a reflection, immedi- to show the town in a
ately bringing them better light and cheer
new house or to remortgage your property, to life in character — from pirates up residents and visitors at the
with over 21 years experience and rock stars to ballerinas, same time."
They want you to take a picture of Send your images to: www.
providing mortgages in Swindon,
yourself or friends in character and strikeaposeswindon.com
Mansfield Begbie Associates aim to you could win an iPod shuffle. • The New Swindon Company and
Carol Heneghan of the New inSwindon are looking attemporary
provide an excellent and personal service.
Swindon Company, said, "the use of shops by community groups.
There may be a fee payable at completion retail market in Swindon, like ev- To discuss a short term lease, mail:
erywhere else, faces tough times, [email protected]
for placing your mortgage. The precise amount
will depend on your circumstances
but the maximum will be £300.
the Link Magazine
However, no completion no fee.
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