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Community comes together around their village green

One hundred and thirty
residents living in the
Grange Park area of
Sleaford, Parr, Cleve
and Boleyn Closes came
together for the first time
to celebrate the Jubilee.
Organiser Ali Vitale
and representatives from
each close started plan-
ning in March for their
party which included a
performance by Swin-
don Young Recorders, a
bouncy castle and a disco
into the night.
“About 80 per cent of
households participated; brought us together,” said Ali. “It’s made us realise how much organise other social activities and things like an effective
the Jubilee has really people value community and are keen to work together to neighbourhood watch scheme.”
Rapid reorganisation for farm party
Toothill residents gathered at Toothill Farm on Bodiam Drive
for party games, a bouncy castle, human horse racing and a late
event, a timed course for powered scooters.
Stan Mark fell out of his scooter after he took a corner too quickly
but the winning time on his second run suggested he had extra
Duracells on board.
Because of threatened rain, the party organised by the Toothill
Big Local committee was brought forward 24 hours to Monday 4
June. Joint organiser Tina Mackie said: “We did a lot of quick phone
calling and texting and thankfully nearly everybody was able to
change their plans to come down to the farm.
“It’s been great to bring so many people together to enjoy a fun
July Link advert community event.”
Retired racers, Norris Kiddle, Jean and Stan Mark, Betty Rowling with children
at the Toothill Jubilee celebration

Bradon Forest School Did you know that

Bradon Forest is only
Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AT minutes from North and

West Swindon?
Is your child due to be starting secondary
school in September 2013?

In early July we will be providing information packs for Year 5
pupils which will include full details on our happy and successful
school and how to apply for a place at Bradon Forest. We are
continuing to run and expand our own Bradon Bus Service with a
number of routes serving North and West Swindon and Old
Town. If you require any further information on buses or
admission, please telephone Mrs Emma Hayden on 01793
770570.
Advance notice: our Open Evening will take place on Thursday 20
September 2012. See www.bradonforest.wilts.sch.uk for full details including dates for our Open Mornings in
September and October.

Our current students come from primary schools in North Swindon: Abbey Meads, Bridlewood, Catherine Wayte,
Greenmeadow, Haydonleigh, Haydon Wick, Moredon, Oakhurst, Orchid Vale, Red Oaks and St Francis, West
Swindon: Brook Field, Millbrook, Oliver Tomkins, Peatmoor, Shaw Ridge, Toothill, Tregoze and Westlea, and North
Wiltshire: Ashton Keynes, Lydiard Millicent, St Mary’s and St Sampson’s.

See more of what we get up to at: www.bradonforest.wilts.sch.uk

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