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Recession on West Forum agenda
Mansfield Swindon Borough councillors on the West Swindon Forum want to
Begbie hear from residents as to what more the council should be doing to
help reduce the effects of the economic downturn, at the next meet-
Associates Ltd ing which takes place on Monday 9 March, 7.30pm, in the community
suite at Link Centre.
David Rudland and Bob Fisher from Swindon Council will also attend
Providing mortgage services for the community since 1987 to report on progress at Shaw Forest Park and talk about the project to
build a natural water filter treatment reed bed similar to one created at
the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Slimbridge. See story on page 13.
March issues with the eight councillors representing the three wards in West
The forum is open to all residents to raise and discuss community
is a Swindon.

good Green living roadshows arrive in town

tiMe Living a greener more eco-lifestyle is as important as it ever was and
a travelling exhibition around Wiltshire is providing a wealth of free
information and tips on how families and individuals can really make
for a a difference to the planet, their pocket and future generations.
• Advice on lo-
Although the core
Mortgage theme of the event cal walks, nature
is climate change,
reserves and con-
the Roadshow or-
servation projects
review ganised by Wiltshire that promote health
through enjoyment
Wildlife Trust, pulls
together a wide of the natural envi-
range of environ- ronment;
We could put a mental issues to • Information about
draw in all mem-
local food from local
spring in your step bers of the public, suppliers;
whether they have
•
Samples of en-
never considered their impact vironmentally friendly cleaning
on the environment before or are products and cosmetics, and solar
We may be able to find you a lower interest rate. already very green. energy gadgets;
Emma Harrington, the trust’s • Advisors from the Energy Sav-
You may have to pay an early repayment charge environmental action team project ing Trust and WRAP (Waste and
to your existing lender if you remortgage. officer, said, “we’re putting together Resources Action Programme);
some really great ideas about how • Energy conservation suggestions
Whether you’re planning to move to a you can help to curb climate change. for the home;
New house or to remortgage your Our aim is not to alarm or lecture • Advice about reducing waste,
anyone, but simply to get out and including composting, above.
property, with over 21 years experience support people where they live.” The roadshow will be in Swindon
providing mortgages in Swindon, The roadshow will include: in March:

Mansfield Begbie Associates aim to • A demonstration of the Wiltshire Sunday 8th, 11am - 2pm. Steam
Green Map, an online resource Museum
provide an excellent and personal service. for promoting and accessing local Wednesday 25th, 10am - 2pm
environmental initiatives; Lower Shaw Farm, West Swindon
There may be a fee payable at completion • Stalls from local green groups; www.wiltshirewildlife.org
For placing your mortgage. The precise
amount will depend on your circumstances
but the maximum will be £300.
However, no completion no fee.

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