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Gardening

MPs call on the citizens to Clean for the Queen

Justin Tomlinson who represents the town neat and tidy in time for “But we can all do something
North Swindon and Robert Buckland the Queen’s birthday on 21 April. about the problem and Clean for the
for South Swindon are calling on “It’s the support and action Queen is a marvellous opportunity
communities, schools, businesses people take, not the dates, which is to take action together.”
and voluntary organisations to get important. You can organise a local Equipment, information and
behind the UK’s largest litter pick clear up at anytime.” special edition ‘Clean for The Queen’
and get their neighbourhood and Robert added: “We can all litter bags are now available.
green spaces looking their best. show respect for the Queen’s Register your interest in organising
Her Majesty celebrates her 90th commitment to the nation and take a clean up with Swindon Council by
birthday on 21 April, but the people pride in our communities by coming emailing: [email protected]
of the UK are being asked to turn together in this great big tidy up. See details at:
out to clear rubbish on 4, 5, 6 “Litter is one of the key issues and www.cleanforthequeen.co.uk
March in honour of the monarch. it annoys the majority of people • Shaw Residents’ Association is
Justin said: “This is a great that a minority don’t look after holding one of its regular litter pick
opportunity to make sure we get their areas. and village centre tidy up events on
5 March, 10.30am. Meet in front of
the Village Inn. Right: Robert Buckland MP getting
Manor Garden Centre www.shawresidents.org.uk into litter picking spirit
Cheney Manor, Swindon
01793 526691
Open 7 days a week West gardeners invited to meet
to plan open weekend
SPRING
West Swindon Open Gardens will Last year the gardens opened in
SALE
Quality TGB again be taking place on Fathers aid of Macmillan Cancer Care and
garden buildings Day weekend, 18 and 19 June. Swindon youth mentoring project
for any situation The event is organised by Shaw SMASH. Over the last 13 years the
Residents’ Association which is event has raised some £28,000 for
Bespoke sizes inviting all gardeners willing to charity.
available
open up in aid of charity to attend If you’re unable to attend or want
Base laying a planning meeting on Wednesday to know more about the meeting,
& installation 2 March, 7pm, at Lower Shaw Farm, mail Kevin Fisher: shawresident@
available Old Shaw Lane. outlook.com

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