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For all your Rex remembered on Haydon Wick pathway
Catering An important pedestrian route in Haydon Wick named in honour of former Swindon mayor Rex Barnett was
Hire unveiled by his wife Sandra and daughters Alison and Sara on 28 October.
As one of the councillors for Hay- essary money to make the route safe. will help ensure that we never forget
01793 734920 don Wick Rex, who died earlier this Sandra said: “We all miss Rex so one of life’s great characters.”
[email protected] year, championed his ward tirelessly. much but having this tribute to him James Wilkes House resident
www.crockadial.co.uk One of his last campaigns was to and knowing how respected and loved Dorothy Allen said: “The pathway
• Crockery • Cutlery • Glassware have the route from Brookdene to he was gives us great comfort. It’s was in a dreadful state, but when Rex
• Serving aids • Light equipment
For all occasions, small or large the shops resurfaced so that residents lovely the street sign includes his name came to see us we knew the job would
Christmas • Weddings • Dinner Parties could access amenities more easily. and says he was mayor of Swindon.” get done. The council have also con-
• BBQs • Christenings He went into battle when told there Haydon Wick councillor and nected up the lighting column which
Collect in person or delivery service available. was no funding available, despite leader of Swindon Council, David Re- has never worked.”
All equipment delivered hygienically
cleaned and packaged for immediate use. receiving treatment for the asbestos- nard said: “I am so pleased that we’re Rex served Haydon Wick in many
Equipment can be returned clean or dirty. related cancer mesothelioma. With able to recognise Rex’s achievements.” roles over the years. As mayor between
Please make contact for more information
We are a flexible family run business support from fellow North Swindon “If he were with us, I think he 2010 and 2011, Rex and Sandra raised
councillors, he finally secured the nec- would be quite chuffed. This tribute a record £68,000 for local charities.

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Email: [email protected] Sandra reveals the sign with Alison and Sara. Photo: Richard Wintle of Calyx

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