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10 swindonlink.com • June 2011
Libraries to open for longer Annual meeting in Shaw

Whilst councils across the land are cutting back, Swindon will open two Shaw Residents’ Association holds its Annual General Meeting on
of its libraries for longer and at more convenient times from 4 July. Monday 6 June, 8.30pm, in Shaw Village Hall, adjacent to Ridge Green
North Swindon Library: Library services strategic man- Medical Centre.
All residents of Peatmoor, Sparcells, Nine Elms, Middleleaze, Shaw
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ager Sean Smith said, “our aim and Ramleaze are welcome to attend to discuss the association’s ac-
10am - 6pm has been to provide a regular, more tivities during the year, plans for the next twelve months and matters of
Wednesday, Friday 10am - 7pm convenient pattern of opening times. interest to the community.
“Readers will be aware that bud-
Saturday 10am - 4pm gets are very tight but our staff have SRA take a view on Ridgeway Farm
Sunday 12noon - 4pm been very accommodating in taking The association recently set out its position on the development of Ridge-
West Swindon Library: on different shift arrangements so way Farm, stating the development at Tadpole Farm should be put on
Monday and Wednesday that libraries can be open for more hold until the future of Ridgeway Farm is understood. Should Ridgeway
9.30am - 5pm days throughout the week. Farm receive planning permission from Wiltshire Council, the association
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday “We’re very pleased that our cus- will lobby against any development of Tadpole Farm.
9.30am - 7pm tomers will be able to access library See the letter to Swindon Council and South Swindon MP Robert
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm services at times that suit them.” Buckland explaining the reasons for this at www.shawresidents.org.uk

OPEN CLOSE Individual Wootton Bassett has much to offer
MONDAY 9.30 5.00 Pilates Wootton Bassett has become nationally and indeed royally recognised for THE HR DEPARTMENT FOR
the extraordinary and heartfelt tribute to fallen military personnel on their
TUESDAY 9.30 7.00 DO YOU HAVE BACK ACHE? return to home soil. But there’s a lot more to the town writes Paul Dunn, SMALL BUSINESS
WEDNESDAY 9.30 5.00 President of the Wootton Bassett Chamber of Commerce We’ll do your HR. You focus on priorities!
POSTURAL PROBLEMS?
THURSDAY 9.30 7.00 Individual Pilates has the answer. Swindon people are often surprised by how much is on offer in our lively • Employee Contracts & Policies
FRIDAY 9.30 7.00 I specialise in ʻone-to-oneʼ sessions town, not least because it’s so close to Swindon and the parking is cheap. • Employee Handbook New client
The wide pave-
• Health and Safety
Our lively market
SATURDAY 9.30 4.00 (or with a friend), tailored to your needs town has a vibrant ments around the • Employment Law SN area
– in your own home at a time to suit and welcoming High town hall provide • Poor Performers 10%
you, booked and paid for on a session to Street, proudly over- plenty of opportuni- • Payroll preparation discount!
session basis, or at a discount for 6. looked by the well ties for other events to • Discipline and Grievances
Together we can make you stronger recognised backdrop take place. The High
of the historic 17th Street is frequently Call us on 07730 686151
For details call Jan Foskett Century town hall. home to local stalls
01793 851227 You can fi nd just and displays, includ- www.people-issues.co.uk
about everything you ing a general market
need for day-to-day every Wednesday and
living. Not only is a farmers’ market on
there a wide variety of the fourth Saturday
different shops and businesses, plenty of each month.
of cafes, pubs and restaurants which The town hall itself houses the mu-
provide a friendly welcome to those who seum, with photographs from many
need refreshing, but also three churches, years ago and unusual artefacts including
a museum and library which contribute a ducking stool and dinosaur bone. At
to community life. present there is a display of three hand-
In addition to shopping for everyday built models depicting well-known areas
groceries, you can fi nd a selection of the town in miniature.
of many other items, including gifts, To keep you up-to-date with what’s
clothes, books, jewellery and speciality available locally, this year the Chamber
foods. The town even has its very own of Commerce launched its ‘Buy Bassett’
sausage, the Bassett Banger, at the local Facebook page for people and businesses
butchers. You can also get your teeth in the area to post news on special offers
checked, your car fi xed, obtain legal and promotions. Join us there, or better
advice, book a holiday or buy a home, still, come and visit us and discover what
amongst many other services. Wootton Bassett has to offer.

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