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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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       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.
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              However, no completion no fee.
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