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Danger for North railway line trespassers Platinum Blinds

The Swindon and Cricklade Railway Society is appealing to North Swindon residents not to cross the
line running next to Oakhurst from Blunsdon to Moulden Hill. Quality Blinds at Great Prices
People have been j lent relations with both
Five blinds from £350 fitted!
breaking through fenc- J residents and visitors,"
ing to walk on the line .r...^ > said Dave. "Quite a few We can supply 4 vertical/venetian blinds up
150cm wide and 150cm drop and patio
and to cross it to green - people living close to the doors up to 185cm wide and 210cm drop
fields to the west. How ' railway line are support
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ever there is no right of '^ .P ' ^. ive of what we're doing;
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way explained Dave ^.. it appears those coming
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Peacey, society trustee . - - from further afield seem'
and building and works to think they can do what Free no obligation quote
manager. "The land they want and are swearing Fast and efficient service, free fitting
"
is leased by Swindon . t t' • at volunteers, which is out
Call today
Council to the society • . c - # of order."
and we in turn are OakhurstresidentJoanne on 01793 493300
for an appointment or a-mail
governed by railway _ . ' ` .i< Murphy, who crossed the [email protected]
authorities. People L linewhenDavewasshow-
have repeatedly broken '' 1^ i ingTheLinkwherefencing
through wire and wood Y.> had been damaged, said In Clover Interiors
fences, ignoring signs r- she was disappointed that Made to Measuf
telling them to keep out. Please don't cross the raihoml line. Swindon & Cricklade people cannot cross the
Curtains, pelmets
But I can't emphasise Railway trustee with Dave Peacey and Oakhun-.t resident line. "It's very sad that Poles & tracks
enough that they have Joanne Murphy and her daughter Abbit we're being prevented Cushions, throws ILl
no right to be on the line; it is the Taw Hill. from taking a direct route to the Blinds — all soles
sameasgoingonthelinesregulated "Even though there might not fieldsbytheRiverRay,particularly Upholster
Wallpaper
by Network Rail." be that many trains using the line, as there are so few trains. I appreci-
Flooring
The society is calling on residents railway lines are dangerous places ate the railway society is responsible
now because more trains will be and we don't want to be responsible for safety on the line but it will mean Wide collection of
transporting workers on the line for a tragedy if there is an incident along drive toMoulden Hill to walk fabrics and blinds
from June. "We are about to relay involving a train and pedestrian." the dog. We need a bridge to get to All soft furnishings hand made
all the track south from Blunsdon Unfortunately railway volun- the other side." Quality workmanship and fitting
Station," said Dave. "We aim to teershavebeenabusedbyresidents At The Link's suggestion Dave Contact Lin: (01793) 435555
complete the workby early 2011 and when asked not to cross the line. Peacey is discussing the situation Mobile: 07787 385136
gain approval to run a passenger "We're all trying really hard to with local PCSO Pablo Gomez and Email [email protected]
service to a temporary station on create a beautiful attraction for the railway society is distributing a 1«v>vv.inclocerinteriors.co .ulc
the edge of Moulden Hill, opposite Swindon and want to have excel- letter to Oakhurst residents.