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Independence and Well Being
Mansfield the theme for North Swindon drop-in

Begbie The next North Swindon Cluster Road Show takes place on Monday
Associates Ltd 19 October, 3.30pm to 7.30pm, in North Swindon Library at the district
centre.
The free drop-in event will be of disabilities and the Help the Aged
interest to everyone who is keen to Handyvan.
Providing mortgage services for the community since 1987 remain active and lead an indepen- Leisure services and Swindon
Migrate to a dent life. There will be advice and health ambassadors will be attend-
support available to help people ing along with local sports bodies
whose circumstances have changed such as Haydon Wick Bowls Club
better Mortgage during the recession and informa- and voluntary organisations.
Staff from Job Centre Plus and
tion about how to get more involved
in community activities. volunteers from Swindon Food-
this autuMn of a range of services provided by local GPs, officers from Swindon
On hand will be representatives bank will be attending as well as
Swindon Council and other local Primary Care Trust and also Swin-
organisations including two par- don Carers.
ish councils, libraries, homeless- Councillors from the four Swin-
ness prevention, waste collection, don Council wards which cover
mobility, transport, Homeline, the area will be there to discuss
electoral services for those with community problems.
Redhouse Residents resist rat-run
Over 50 people attended the Redhouse Residents’ Association meeting
on 8 September at Red Oaks Primary School to discuss the possibility
and think about how of increased traffic congestion as a result of proposed development
north of Redhouse and Oakhurst at Tadpole Farm.
much you might save Tadpole Lane and Holland roundabout at the top of Addinsell Road,”
“People are very concerned about the proposed link road between
for Christmas said association chairman David Raymond. “The safety of children,
pedestrians and cyclists is a major issue, as well as residential parking
We may be able to find you a lower interest rate. in the area. At the moment the roads are not suitable for heavy traffic,
and the residents do not want to face parking restrictions.”
You may have to pay an early repayment charge The Tadpole Farm development area is earmarked for the construction
to your existing lender if you remortgage. of 2,000 homes as part of Swindon’s Core Strategy to provide a further
36,000 homes by 2026. “The residents are keen to voice their concerns
Whether you’re planning to move to a about the new development and the impact it will have on them,” said
David. “Everybody took away a response form from the meeting, and
new house or to remortgage your property, the association looks forward to a government inspectorate meeting in
with over 21 years experience Spring 2010, subject to political elections, to express our concerns.”
Swindon councillor Justin Tomlinson and Peter Heaton-Jones of Haydon
providing mortgages in Swindon, Wick Parish Council attended the meeting to listen to viewpoints.
Mansfield Begbie Associates aim to Redhouse residents’ AGM
provide an excellent and personal service. The Annual General Meeting of Redhouse Residents’ Association will
take place on 13 October at Red Oaks Primary School, 7.30pm to 9pm.
There may be a fee payable at completion All Redhouse residents are welcome to attend.
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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