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Avoid town centre driving Is a town centre Sparcells surgery takeover
in mid-September canal still on?
Victoria Road, the arterial route to The general practice opened by Dr Ayakannu Kandiah at Peatmoor
Village Centre in 1993 is in the process of being taken over by Carfax
and from Old Town, will be closed Reinstating a waterway into Swin- Health Enterprise (CHE), a not-for-profit community interest company
for 7 days starting on 10 September don town centre is the dream of based at Carfax Street Medical Centre in the town centre.
whilst essential repairs are carried the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust
out to a collapsed sewer. See the and a number of politicians on Dr Kandiah retired from practice Sparcells and we propose to capital-
diversion route plan at www.bit.ly/ Swindon Council. in mid-2011, but he has continued ise on our combined resources by,
VRclosure Plans for digging a canal have to be involved as site owner. for example, introducing a woman
gone very quiet since 2007, but they CHE spokesperson Marilyn doctor and enhancing nursing
Direct bus 153 to connect are still on the horizon. Hughes said the practice had won services.
the contract to run Sparcells surgery
“We’re also aware that CHE is
North and West At an open meeting of the Swin- from Swindon Primary Care Trust being thought of as a big medical
Thamesdown Transport launches a don branch of the trust on Tuesday and is negotiating to purchase the group. We are a local social enter-
4 September, 7.30pm, at The Kings
brand new service on 3 September. Hotel, Wood Street, Old Town, canal building from Dr Kandiah. She prise managed by doctors, nurses
Trialled last year for European officer for Wiltshire Ken Oliver will wanted to assure patients that and practice managers working to
Mobility Week, it will serve commut- review the plans and talk about the Sparcells surgery will continue as requirements to deliver services of
ers from Haydon Wick, Redhouse, next stages. a standalone facility and services benefit to the community.”
Oakhurst, Taw Hill and Peatmoor The trust hopes non-members will be improved. “We’re aware
to Windmill Hill business park. It’s will attend to contribute ideas. that some patients are concerned
also suitable for school children For details visit the Trust Shop in that they might be required to travel Images of Coate Water
attending Lydiard Park Academy. Theatre Square, opposite Central into the town centre. for sale
For route and frequency informa- “This is not the case. Our contract
tion see: Library. with the PCT requires us to provide Raising money to combat
www.thamesdownbus.com www.wbct.org.uk general practice from 8am to 6pm at childhood exposure
to online pornography
Greendown gone, but not forgotten
The last Year 11 pupils have departed Greendown Com-
munity School, before the school in Grange Park changes
entirely to Lydiard Park Academy.
Although it legally gained academy status last September
the school had a year in transition to the new name and
a new blue and gold colour scheme, with pupils starting See canvas mounted pictures
the Autumn term with a new formal uniform. at www.triffpix.co.uk
The graduates were allowed to wear their end of year
sweatshirts for several weeks before they departed on To purchase
call Bas Jones
GCSE study leave at the end of May. on 07981 444005
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