Page 4 - link magazine

4 swindonlink.com • April 2011
Tadpole Farm will have low impact on West says developer

The West Swindon Forum on 14 Taylor Wimpey plan for 800 houses development. Therefore the only Offi cers will be visiting areas that
March heard that the proposed at Ridgeway Farm, in Wiltshire, choice is Ridgeway Farm AND need attention in April. Coordinator
1,700 home development at Tad- except it’s twice as big and in Swin- Tadpole Farm or just Ridgeway Jane Dudley said, “please call if you
pole Farm, north of Oakhurst, will don. Everybody knows the gridlock Farm. I call on our elected offi cials know of a litter hotspot that needs
only generate 60 extra vehicles on Mead Way; it’s unbelievable to to place the Tadpole Farm proposals council staff to clear up.”
during peak hours. think Crest’s plan will not add to on ice until we have a clear decision Jane added that she would like
John Ilet of Crest Nicholson, the traffi c congestion problems we on Ridgeway Farm.” to hear from anyone interested in
outlining the project at the meet- face in West Swindon. Litter hot spots wanted joining the community tidy-up.
ing, said that according to Swin- “Our local councillors have stated The Swindon Community Safety Call her with information on
don Council’s traffic modelling that the only housing development Partnership is organising a week of areas to be cleaned up, or to fi nd
programme, by the time vehicles Swindon needs is Tadpole Farm and action from 9 to 14 May to spread out more, call her on 466508 or mail:
reach the northern end of Mead the area to the east of the A419/ crime prevention advice, offer cycle [email protected]
Way, the volume of extra traffi c will A420. They tell us we do not need security marking, and clear up litter Details of the week will be pub-
be insignifi cant. the Ridgeway Farm development. and graffi ti. licised in the May Link.
However Kevin Fisher from But, because that area is in Wiltshire,
Shaw said, “I can’t see the difference the people of West Swindon have
between the Crest proposal and the no choice on the Ridgeway Farm Site makeover for Shaw association
Shaw Residents Association (SRA) out of date web site has been
Manor Garden Centre relaunched.
The association provides a forum for people living in Peatmoor,
Cheney Manor, Swindon Sparcells, Nine Elms, Middleleaze, Shaw and Ramleaze to work with
01793 526691 statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and businesses to protect
Open 7 days a week and improve the environment and facilities for residents.
The SRA meets on the fi rst Monday of the month at 8.30pm to discuss
and resolve local issues, in the village hall adjacent to the doctors surgery
at Shaw Village Centre. Residents are welcome to attend and discuss issues
New 2011 that need attention. For details mail: [email protected]
Collection www.shawresidents.org.uk
Huge range
Over 250 fabrics Call for St Andrew’s Ridge residents
Cane, Rattan to speak out
Hardwood combinations Mark Dempsey, councillor for Park North and South and resident
Free local delivery of St Andrews Ridge, is keen for people in his home community to
have a clear understanding of the impact of upcoming developments
www.conservatorycentres.co.ukww.conservatorycentres.co.uk
w at Tadpole Farm and Blunsdon Stadium, and to have an opportunity
to make their views known.
He said, “it’s important that at Tadpole Farm and Blunsdon
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST PRICES IN 2010 people know what’s happening Stadium. She said, “Salzgitter Drive
in their area, and to have a strong is a narrow road with tight bends
voice to be able to safeguard their that buses already struggle to get
community, particularly with re- through, but with Oakhurst resist-
gard to traffi c safety and ensuring ing traffi c through their community
the right level of infrastructure is and Blunsdon Parish Council say-
put in place.” ing no to traffi c up the old A419,
Fellow resident of St Andrews it’s the only other route.”
Ridge, Kerry Swinyard, is con- To lend your support call Mark
cerned about the impact on Salzgit- on 07890 411638 or mail: mark@
See the carpet or fl oor ter Drive of potential developments markdempsey.org.uk
covering of your choice,
where it will be enjoyed, next Swindon Publications Ltd.
to your other furnishings. 71 Basepoint, Rivermead, Swindon SN5 7EX
Tel: (01793) 608840
Home Choose Carpets - the e: [email protected]
family run business with over
30 year’s experience of serving Publisher/Editor: Roger Ogle ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES
customers in the Swindon area. Editorial: Tel: (01793) 608840 Call (01793) 602540 or mail:
Free estimates. Luxury underlay, Editorial copy for May by 1 April [email protected]
all accessories and installation Published: 23 April Closing date for May
included in the price! Copy for June by 6 May advertisements: 4 April
No hidden extras; no
obligation - just great service Swindon Link /swindonlink
Appointments to suit you:
day, evening or weekend
Call Trevor Salter on “The Link was fi rst published for the West Swindon community in December 1978.
It is completely independent of Link Centre and, in fact, won a competition to name the
01793 812995 leisure centre in 1984. Distribution in North Swindon commenced in January 1994.”
or 07860 882588 The contents of The Link are protected by copyright. Use of advertisements in printed or
or email: electronic form is forbidden unless an advertiser or publisher has sought permission.
[email protected] Articles and photographs require similar authority.
www.carpetsswindon.co.uk Swindon Publications Ltd. cannot be held responsible for goods or services offered by its advertisers
Registered in England & Wales. No: 4513027. Registered Offi ce: 130 High Street, Hungerford, Berks. Printed by pcp, Telford

1-20 April 11.indd 4 18/03/2011 13:56