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No. 145 • April 1994 • Circulation 15,000

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A climbing expedition to the Himalayas is giving a local secondary school teacher the chance to develop close contact between primary school children and children in Nepal. MembersoftheWestSwindonbased Greendown School teacher Tim Noble has been given four weeks unpaid leave in September to go climbing in a remote corner of western Nepal usually barred to visitors. Tim has been invited to join the three man teamby High Court judge Sir William Blackburne who conceived the expedition in 1991 after giving a lecture on British law as part of the King of Nepal's birthday celebrations. In return for permission to visit the area, the three climbers will spend time working with Nepalase officials in the fields of law, banking and education. Tim said, "Nepal is one of the least developed countries in the Trying out Tim Noble's equipment, Freshbrook School children, Amanda Reid world, because of its small size and with rucksack, from left, Catherine Howarth, Amy Heath, Craig Wheeler, Ricky remoteness in the middle of the Elder, Gavin Pickett Himalaya mountains. A multi-party parliamentary system was only in- and cultural contacts with the west. taineering. Rather than just taking troduced in 1990 and the country is Much of Nepal's income comes and enjoying what the country has rapidly opening its doors to trading from tourism, trekking and moun- to offer us, team members will be making a small contribution to its development." Tim, who has responsibility for Read about how a grandmother has kept a liaison with partner primary schools, family going through difficult times on page 3. has been working with six teachers and 160 year 5 and 6 children who Could you nominate somebody who has helped have been studying India as part of UNITED NATIONS your family in Relate & Link magazine 'say a the National Curriculum. INTERNATIONAL

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International Family Group would like to thank all the shoppers at Sainsburys Stratton, Old Town Coop and SafewaysHaydonWickwho gave so generously to the collections throughout March. Thanks also go to the people who responded to the appeal in the MarchLink magazine, especially the children who have made up shoebox surprises for refugee children. The items will be loaded onto a convoy passing through Swindon on 1Apr11 on the way to Bosnia from South Wales. Shirley Foster and Julia Falaki collecting donations outside SafewayHeydon Wick on 19 March

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Nepal connections continued from front page Some 250 WestSwindon children will be providing him with letters about themselves, their schools and life in England, to pass on to Nepalese school children in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital.

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Tim will also be working with Nepalese teachers, using photographs provided by The Link magazine as well as educational materials produced in Wiltshire. He plans to set up an exchange of letters and photos, so that next year, West Swindon's pupils will learn about life in Nepal during the three seasons. On his return, Tim will be putting together a resource pack containing slides, video and audio tapes and worksheets which, he hopes will be commerciallyproduced and beavailable to localschools studying developing countries. He will be giving assemblies, lectures and teaching classes about the journey through Nepal. "It's very exciting to create such learning opportunities based on actual experience and communication between children," said Tim. "1 hope this modest project will be the basis for long term contact."

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The three climbers will spend three weeks trekking through empty areas of Nepal to prepare for an assault on an uricimbed peak. Tim is hoping each school will be able to give him a flag for a photograph if he reaches the summit. He is also appealing to local business for support. Pronto Print has already supplied headed note paper to publicise the expedition and The Link magazine will be taking photographs. However he needs

money to enlarge and present the photos, to pay the postage for the school in Nepal, and for dried and specialist food on the expedition. If you would like to know more about the expedition, contact Tim Noble at Greendown on 874224. • Health matters in Nepal - the second part of a volunteer health visitors story on page 31. • Singers donate to Action Aid on page 14.

Prospect chairman announces retirement at Townswomens meeting West Swindon's Townwomen's Guild held their annual general meeting in March and made their annual donation to the Prospect Foundation. £125 was raised by passing the Prospect box round at monthly meetings and from craft and white elephant stalls. Prospect chairman Arthur Mason said that after receiving cheques at Guild annual meetings for the last four years, it would be the last occasion as he had decided to step down from the position at the end of March. Norma Stevens, Kay Stockton and Doreen Shaw were re-elected as chairwoman, treasurer and secretary of the Guild. New members are always welcomed at monthly meetings in the Arthur Mason receiving a donation to Link Centre Community Suite. the Prospect Foundation from Guild Call Doreen Shaw on 693707 for officers Kay Stockton, Norma Stevens more information. and Doreen Shaw

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Contents 4 Toothill 5 Freshbrook & Grange Park Apple Macintosh design, 6 Westlea layout and lasersetting 7 Shaw Printed by Wiltshire, Bristol 8 Haydon Wick 9 At Your Library Published monthly. Recreation 10 Copy date for May edition: 15-17 Swindon Wide What's On 18 April 30 Letters to The Link 30 Link small ads The May edition will be 31 Local Lives published on 29 April The contents of The Link are protected by copyright. Copying of advertisements for business use, including publication is forbidden unless advertisersor publishers have sought permission. Articles and photographs require similar authority.

Grandmother holds family together in difficult times Six years ago Susan Elliott's life changed dramatically when herhusband Derrickwas knocked down by a car. He sustained a severe head injury which left him in a coma on a life support machine for six weeks. Derrick was in hospital for 5 months recovering from his injuries which left him with speech and hearing problems and some memory loss. Susan said, "1 was devastated at the time of the accident and didn't know howl was going to cope. My mum, Beatrice Tyndall, not only helped in the initial crisis by taking over the house and children, but she also continued to support the family to the present day. "She has encouraged my husband, given me strength to go on when I was at my lowest, and offered a shoulder to cry on when I needed it most. "My mum has not allowed me to give up and we have all come through some terrible times largely due to her unfailing support. I'm so pleased to be able to say a big thank you to my mum; she really deserves it." Susan has now rebuilt her family's life and is currently preparing for her nurses final exams after a three year course, something she could not have done without her mother's help. Relate Manager Jane Lewis said, "We chose Susan's nomination because we felt that Mrs Tyndall had show how a mother's love and support can be so important in helping a family overcome what appears to be insurmountable difficulties. "It's particularly heartwarming to hear that Susan has been able to find the space to develop her own career and at the same time know that her husband is well cared for." Mrs Tyndall received a bouquet of flowers, compliments of West End Flowers and a box of chocolates from Asda.

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What about our work of art? An important piece of public art hasbeen left out of a new Thamesdown Council publication and Janet Freeguard, chairwoman of Toothill Community Centre management committee, wants to know why. A new glossy leaflet, The Works, railways are remembered bya length pictures and describes 37 pieces of of track and the town's future is art commissioned by the Council to shown by electronic circuits. Rays enhance public areas around the of sunshine riseabovea hill inwhich borough. Howeverthe stained glass the letter is picked out. Kieth said window installed in the barrel vault at the time of unveiling that he roof at Toothill Community Centre wanted the multi-coloured window to convey a sense of history, comhas been ignored. The circular window, installed in munity and hope for the future. 1984 soon after completion of the Although a small sculpture to be building, was chosen from competi- found ma shrubbery atToothillViltion entries submitted by students lage Centre is listed in The Works, on the world renowed stained glass JanetFreeguanlis very disappointed course at Swansea College of Art. that the community centre's work The window by Kieth Gale de- of art has not been included. "I'm picts many symbolic aspects of very unhappy that our window has Toothifi's place in Swindon. The not been recognised in the Council's leaflet. It is unique and just as good "What about our window" says Janet as any of the other public artworks Freeguard across the town. You can see lots of interesting features in the window and on a sunny day the colours really come to life." She said she thought the window had not been included in The Works because it was commissioned by the centre's management committee working withThamesdown's Community Development and Architects departments. The arts and recreation department was not involved with the original decision, even though it was the second work of public art in West Swindon, out of the six pieces to be found in the area. Janet wants Thamesdown Council arts officers to visit the community centre to discuss how the stained glass window can be recognised and promoted. "Toothill Community Centre should be on the tourist trail for people interested in public art." Playtime with Jack Thamesdown Council's public arts officer Lorraine Cox admitted and Jill she was totally unaware of the winThe Toothill Jack and Jill parent and dow at the community centre. toddlers group has places for mums "I can only offer profuse apoloand dads with babies and children gies for not including the centre's up to aged four. The group meets at Toothill Farm window inThe Works. I'm delighted on Bodiam Drive on Tuesday morn- that there is another piece of art lobe ings from 'lOam to 12noon where a visited in the Borough. It joins the range of activities are organised to largest collection of contemporary keep everybody happy. There are art in the country." She said that Kieth Gale had beplenty of toys and equipment and an enclosed garden available dur- come a notable artist in the world of ing good weather. Outings in the stained glass and on investigation discovered a picture of the Toothill summer are also organised. There's no waiting list to join the window in a brochure of his work Lorrainesaidshewould welcome toddlergroup, sodon't stay in when there's a group of friendly people an invitation from Toothill Community Centre to visit and discuss wanting to meet you. Just turnuporcallJennyon6l6432 how more attention could be given to their stained glass window. or Sandra on 616727.

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Tasty lunch for Mayor The Mayor Thamesdown Coun. Doreen Dart called into Freshbrook Community Centre on 4 March fora spot of lunch with 25 pensioners at their weekly lunch club. The club is available to retired

More help wanted The Freshbrook lunch club is looking for a few more volunteers who can help serve and clear on a Friday lunchtime. No cooking is necessary and you don't have to attend every week. The club needs to have a pool of volunteer help which they can call on for holiday and illness cover. If you can help, call Pam Pixton on 871212 ext 234.

people living in any part of West Swindon and people with disabilities. Lunches have to booked in advance by calling 87lol7and transport is available for those who cannot get there. The club members were also visited bySandra Brewer, catering manager at Oliver Tomkins School, and her assistant Toni Clark, who prepare the lunches which are transported to Freshbrook centre. Right: The Mayor with Toni Clark and Sandra Brewer, catering staff from Oliver Tomkins staff, and lunch club volunteers,from left, Bill McKay, Freda Meredith, Sheila McKay, Mollie Syms, Norman Wood

Long campaign to get problems sorted Continuous problems with council houses atTheHolbeins,GrangePark has forced Thamesdown housing officers to meet tenants every month until complaints have been sorted out.

Brainpower comes top Youngsters at Freshbrook School came out top at a general knowledge quiz in March. Last yeara team came joint first in the Wootton Bassett and District Rotary juniorquiz. This year's team, came out as clear winners against 6 other primary schools bringing home a E25 booktoken for the school, and £7.50 book token each. Q11i7 team coordnator teacher Kate Andrews said that so many children wanted to take part that quiz competitions were held at lunchtimes to select the team. "It was so exciting on the evening; I was on the edge of my seat for the whole 90 minutes. They did fantastically well." Below: The winning team, front, James Noble and Kirsty Telling, rear, Laura Martin and Alex Mulley

Tenants have been complaining for three years about poor building work and defects in their homes. BeverleyPett, who organised a petition and has been agitating for action, said the council had been monitoring damp penetration over the winter. She said that the floors in many houses had bowed and were breakingup because they are inadequately supported. Recently boilers in a few houses had been found to be faulty and tenants have complained of fumes. She said at least 100 households suffered from some kind of fault. Tenants met housing officials at Freshbrook Community Centre on 22 March and will be meeting every four weeks until the complaints are dealt with. A council spokesman said that the meetings will be held regularly with tenants. A solution to the damp problem in the few houses affected had not been decided upon and one or two boilers had been serviced recently because of complaints.

Friendship club welcomes newcomers The West Swindon Friendship Club which meets onTuesdays fmm2pm to 4pm in Freshbrook Community Centre has places for some new members. The club which caters for people over 50 and people with disabilities provides a social afternoon for a chat with friends, tea and bingo. Outings to Banbury, Weymouth, Wick Ferry on the Solent and Ross on Wye have been planned for this summer,and discussions fora party next Christmas are already taking place. Newcomers will be welcomed at the Friendship Club. Just turn up and join in.

Is there community spirit out there? Freshbrook Community Centre celebrates its tenth anniversary on 11 June, but where are the people to take part asks Viv Dipper

The celebrations are intended to promote the Community Centre in its tenth year, revive the community spirit and to be a generally fun day for everyone. Community life in Freshbrook needs rekindling and interest in the event is slowly growing. Many of the centre user groups are planning activities for the day but we want many more people to get involved. Several local companies have responded well to our request for help. We would like to see anyone who has anything to offer at one of our monthly planning meetings. We need more helpers, more ideas and more money. One activity we are hoping to organiseis a tug of warcompetition (at a costof £5a team). If there is anyone in the area who has organised one before we would appreciate your help. For dates of our monthly meetings or if you would like to know more phone Viv Dipper on 872450

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Wiltshire County Council has recently agreed to employ a school crossing person on Westlea Drive, some 400 yards from the school entrance. But Andrew Basson, from Whittington Road, believes patents parking on both sides of Langstone Way, outside the school, are causing a major pedestrian hazard. Although there are yellow lines 'The congestion right outside the have been taught, but they can't see school gates is a big problem from round the parked cars a few yards painted within the school gates, they end when they meet the public high8.45am to 9am and then later at away. It's extremely dangerous. "The children being driven to way. Whilst he does not want to see around 3pm," said Andrew. 'There is one narrow lane between school are not in danger. But the lines in the road, he thought they two lines of parked vehicles, with cars driven by their parents are ac- may be necessary if parents do not cars weaving in and out of empty tually endangering other children cooperate Westlea School headteacher Neil spaces to get by You see parents who walk They could be their classwithyoung children leaningout into mates. I just wish parents would Griffiths said he was very concerned the road trying to see if there's a car think about what they are doing." by the way parents park in the main Andrew thinks there should be a road and the dangers it creates. "I coming. I often see children at the curb looking both ways like they crossing person appointed outside hope parents would be a lot more the school gate, but would also like responsible when considering to see a few parking tickets given where to park. At the moment out on the grounds of obstruction thoughtlessness is puttingchildxnn's lives at risk," he said. and causing a hazard.

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Top juniors at Westlea School have been studying the changes in Swindon since World War H. But, as the majority of people have moved to the town quite recently,it has proved a bit of a problem finding the information they need. The children have acquired maps, photographs and old newspapers fromThamesdown Council and the Evening Advertiser, and have talked to many people about what Swindon was like after the war and during the 1950s. They also looked at the total change that has taken place around their homes and school, before they were built during the 1980s. The Link magazine has supplied photo- Lucille Kit pin and Lisa Clifforde studygraphs of West Swindon during its ing photographs of the Link Centre in development. The Link magazine collection

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Bovine beauties chewed the cud, the Hunt hopped over hedgerows and Connie the dog chased bunnies where winds Cartwright Drive now. That was the early 80s, when Old Shaw Lane was a through-mad connecting Purton to Swindon and Lower Shaw Farm was establishing itself: running courses and learning holidays. The Farm was called 'alternative' then, but really they were just evidence that life is for learning, whilst shaping up to the rush of urban development that would soon surround it. The bulldozers came and so did the builders, the showhomes and soon nice new neighbours. The peacocks watched with interest and duly plucked up courage to go round tapping on kitchen windows to beg for scraps from friendly residents. The process of 'community integration' had begun. Soon the Farm was to hold open days to give new locals an opportunity to see the 'farm' from the inside and to discover its range of activities. Do you know what they are? Though primarily weekend courses they do vary considerably in nature. Some are instructive comprising both discussion and practical activity, while also being a social get together for participants. Courses have dealt with subjects as wide ranging as children's education, basic building, organic gardening, All-Action Play Day for 5 to 14 year olds Wednesday 30 March Lower Shaw Farm

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It's time for the annual apology in The Link for the strange noises to be heard around the Farm. It's spring, the sap is rising and the peacocks are turning to the business of reproduction. Peacock courtship is a noisy, raucous business and can be disturbing for those who have not heard them at it before. writing and painting, use of herbs and wholefoods, and the tricky bus iness of living and working together well. Other courses are seen more as informal learning holidays, including arts and crafts, music and dance, yoga and massage, walking and wondering. In addition to its own events, the 'farm' also hires out its facilities to local and national organisations. There have been groups from the Open University, Oxfam, International Voluntary Service, local schools, Social Services and a variety of training courses. The 'farm' has a full programme of courses lined up for the spring and summer of 1994. Details on request. There are also regular voluntary working weekends when you can come and experience 'life on the farm'. Fordetails of these and full programme telephone 771080.

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Did you know that next to being a community centre and leisure centre we also boast a touch of the arts. Come and see the art work panels located on the walls either side of the main entrance. In August 1990 Angelo Bottlonari was appointed as the project artist. He researched the past, present and future of Haydon Wick, the functionaldesign of thebuilding and the many activities that the centre has to offer. If you take a good look you'll

see on the left panel carved figures representing the different activities enjoyed at the centre. The other panel gives you an aerial view of Haydon Wick surrounded by a sleeping giant (the protector of Haydon Wick). The more you look, the more you see. See if you can spot the following The Haydon Centre, Haydon Wick Primary School, Safeways supermarket, the church, Haydon Court, a conversation between

young and old, relaxation and hard work, a dance, children playing, sporting activities. Not only on the walls but also on the pavement towards the entrance of the Haydon Centre you can find a picture in the paved brickwork designed by Angelo Bordonari. When you look down you can follow a walk though Haydon Wick history. Inside the Centre you can find a panel explaining more fully all the works. Come and see for yourself!

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Romp could be good for your health You are invited to catch 'Hay Fever' whenHaydonPlayers performNoel Coward's comedy at the Haydon Centre on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 May. "It's a lighthearted, aristocratic romp" said spokeswoman Joy Aldred. "It's a very funny play with the comedy arising out of the actions and attitudes of the characters." 'Hay Fever' forms part of a double-bill, completed by the short drama 'Between Tables,'a more serious piece about tangled relationships. Helpers and props needed Rehearsals are now in full swing for both productions but the group ur-

gently needs backstage helpers and understudies. 'We're a very friendly group", says Joy. "Most of us are absolute beginners doing it for a laugh, you don't need experience to join in." The group are also desperate to get hold of some 1920's 'flapper' style cigarette holders to use in the Coward play and would be pleased to hear from anyone who can donate or loan these items to the props department. Anyone wishing to get in on the act or is able to donate props should go along to the Haydon Centre on Mondays at 7.30pm or contact Joy Aldred on 870930.

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A VIP tour of the GWR studios, a photographic session, a fire extinguisher and Swindon Town tickets were just a few of the 72 lots which went 'under the hammer' at Greenmeadow School PTA's recent fundraising auction. "The variety of lots made it very good fun" said PTA spokeswoman Debbie Yockney. "The turnout was fair- we could have done better, but everyone enjoyed it." Despite the disappointing attendance, the event raised a grand total

of ÂŁ680 which, added to the tally from two pre-Christmas discos, goes towards the purchase of a colour printer for school's computer and history and geography equipment. "The PTA was only re-formed in October '93 and we've done quite well so far," said Debbie. The PTA are hoping to hold discos at the school once every term and discussions are underway for the revival of the annual Summer Fayre although no firm date has yet been fixed.

AT YOUR LIBRARY

Moving the furniture in April David Reed writes Just when you thought it was safe to go into your library we have decided change the layout of the three main adult areas. It is not too radical but it will contact wit me as soon as possible. hopefully make it easier to find what On display this month: you want and to create a quieter People - biographies and autobiogstudy area. You may discover areas of the library unknown before and raphies. Books about the famous, hopefully you will be borrowing not-so-famous and infamous. Anyone from Woody Allen to even more books from the library. Princess Anne, Diana to De Niro, The move will take place in three stages on Mondays, 11,18 &25 April, David Frost to Harrison Ford, so please be patient and do ask for HannahHauxwell to Edward Heath, directions if you need them. Our Robert Maxwell to Madonna, Boris 'Comments Book' is available for Yeltsin to Mike Yarwood. If it is not your views on this and other library on the shelf, or if you are not sure if there is a book about someone then matters. please ask at the Enquiry Desk. Exciting exhibition. We need Authors to watch out for in April your help include: Barbara Vine, Lynda la From Thursday 7 July to Saturday Plante, Stephen Fry, Clive Cussler, 13 August the library is privileged Britt Ekland and Frederick Forsyth. to be housing the The Travelling Discovery Centre. This is an excit- April Exhibition: ing, interactive exhibition from the 5th to 29th Local artists displaying work for sale from the Hodgson Natural History Museum aimed at Gallery. helping 7-12 years olds to discover all about the natural world. In February we issued: 16,286 But we need at least 20 volun- adult books, 9,571 junior books, teers, working in teams of three to 139 tapes supervise visits from schools and families. No previous knowledge is required and training will be given. If you like working with children, have some spare hours (any, including evenings and Saturdays) and want to add to your CV or you want further details, then please get in Swindon Business Cares for Children received a cheque for £450 in March from the MGM Cinema as a result of a collection taken in December.

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Time still for poets to enter competition If you hurry there's still time to enter the Sevenfields Poetry Competition promoted by Sevenfields Conservation Group and Haydon Wick Writers. The theme is Sevenfields the future (fact or fiction) and full details can be found in the March issue of The Link or call Susan Mayer on 722130. Closing date for entry is Friday 8 April. There will be an opportunity for everyone to hear the winning verses and enjoy the delights of the area on the prize-giving and walk on Saturday 23 April, starting from Kennet Corner car park, off Kennet Avenue at 2pm.

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Girls can train and play football every Friday evening in the Greendown School gym between 5pm and 6pm. Swindon Town Football in the Community coachesJonathanTrigg and Terry Conner provide skills coachingand lots of encouragement. "I don't see why the boys should get all the fun," said Hannah Povey who joined the sessions when they started last September. "It's good without them showing off and taking over." Sabrina Mark from Westlea said it's a good way to get fit. Jonathan Trigg said the sessions cover basic techniques after a warm Mountain bikers up session and end with a 20 minute game outing Girls from6 to 16years who would Bikers will be taking to the hills in like to play should just turn up and July for a 20 mile ride in aid of the have fun. MacMillan Nurses Cancer Appeal. Pictured top left, Jonathan Trigg, left, The sponsored bike ride around and Terry Connor with the girls they the Marlborough Downs, being or- coach ganised by the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, takes place on3July starting Pre-school adventure at 10am from Wroughton Airfield. There's also a more relaxed 5 mile Under 5s can join the Sly Fox Adoff road route for families. venture Camp at the Haydon CenEntry costs Q per adult and £1 for tre on Saturday 9 April from 10am children and application forms can to 11.30am. There will be fun and be obtained fromPSAO, Royal Wilt- games, climbing frames, play equipshire Yeomanry, Church Place, ment and the bouncy castle. Swindon SNI 5EH. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a parent or guardian. 'The Coolest Place The cost is £1.55 and places are limited to 30 children. Book early!

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Join us at the Link Centre ice rink this Easter for a fun packed time with games, competitions, prizes, Bradon teams chocolate eggs and easter bunnies galore! writes Promotions Officer progress to finals Alison Bruce Boys basketball at Bradon Forest School has been showing good reCool Kids Club Easter Party sults during the season with teams For all cool kids aged 5-11 years, we from years 9,10 and 11 reaching the are running this special fancy dress finals in the Swindon schools comparty especially for you. Join us petition. 10am -12 noon on Saturday 2 April Year 9 and year 10 teams lost to and you might even meet easter Kingsdown but the year 11 squad bunny skating around the rink. If took the title against Wootton you have a birthday on this date, Bassett. you may even get a special treat. The year 10 teamwas also entered Don't miss this exciting session into the England Schools national mums, dads and guardians are also cup competition and for the first most welcome. time in the schools history progressed to the second round where Special Easter Skate they were defeated in the south west Come skatingon our 10am- 12 noon region finals. sessions throughout the easter holiThe girls under 14 netball team day (weekdays excluding Bank have also done well this season by Holidays) and we'll give you a winning the Swindon and the county voucher enabling a friend to come schools tournaments which gave free on one of our more exciting them the honour of representing 2pm 4pm disco sessions during the Wiltshire in the southern regional holidays. I'm sure any of your tournament. friends will be glad you asked them. Girls did well in cross country, For further details on any of these taking the titles foryear7, years 8/9 sessions please contact Main Recep- and years 10/11 in the North Wilts tion, tel: 871212 championship. -

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Ever thought about a personal trainer? It's not only be the rich and famous who have a personal trainer. Such is the demand in Swindon that fitness instructor Lee Hogan is pleased to announce that he is to be joined by top Newbury Instructor Sue Court. Working with men and women of all ages and abilities Lee has been able to improve the fitness of his clients through exercise and health education for over four years. Dietary advice is all part of the package and Lee can provide evidence of many people who have lost weight and are keeping it off through sensible eating and exercise. Lee says, "Sue is a first class instructor with many years experience. As a motherof two school-age children she knows all about getting your figure back after pregnancy, but she will not be dealing exclusively with post natal women. We both recognise that many people would benefit from a personalised exercise programme at a time and place to suit them More people are becoming aware of the benefits of regula r exercise, not only for weight loss or stress management, but as part of a healthy lifestyle. "What excuses can there be when the fitness trainer comes to you to provide one-to-one expertise and motivation?"

Attack on heart disease Prescription for Activity project sets out to reduce deaths An experimental project to promote better health through exercise is just getting underway with the aim of reducing levels of heart disease in the Swindon area. With over a quarter of deaths in the town being caused by heart disease Thamesdown Council's Recreation Services and the Swindon Health PromotionUnit have teamed up with nine out of the 42 doctor's practices across town to promote the 'Prescription for Activity Scheme.' The pilot scheme, funded by the Health Commission for Wiltshire and Bath, is one of the largest and most ambitious of its kind in the country and is being observed closely for its benefits in improved health. The Link surgery in West Swindon and the Homegmund surgery. in Hay don Wick are two of the nine practices who will be referring patients to Allison Hanbury, the project's liaison officer. Allison explained how the scheme will work. "GPs will assess patients according to various risk factors causing coronary heart disease and suggest they make an appointment with me for a confidential discussion about their lifestyle and level of fitness. 'We'll talk about their fears or

anxieties and depending on age, weight, previous activity, disabilities and medical condition, I will give them an individual programme of activity based on the patient's interests. This could include exercise to music, gentle keep fit, Look After Yourself classes, swimming or badminton. "The aim is to introduce the person at risk to regular structured activity to strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation, help lower blood pressure, control weight, reduce stress and make the patient feel better about him or herself." She said the GPs who have joined the scheme are very enthusiastic about the extra support they will receive because they do not have time to talk to patients atlengthabout how to reduce the risks of serious illness from heart disease. Allison will be asking patients to undertake two or three activity sessions a week over a 13 week period. She will meet them at seven and thirteen weeks to monitor progress and again twelve months later. Patients will also be asked to visit their GP for a six month assessment after

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completing the programme. Between early February and the end of July, Allison expects to see 256 patients and introduce them to the activity scheme. In 1992, 585 people in the Swindon Health District died from heart disease and a further 236 died from strokes. Hopefully this number will be reduced dramatically by getting people at risk to help themselves by changing their lifestyles through regular exercise.

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Fun and running for family project

Runners wanted for sponsored event in May The West Swindon Family Project is organising an afternoon of fun for the family at Westlea School on 7 May. Central to the event, being organised with the help of Texaco, is a Fun Wun' which will take runners on a 6 mile route from Westlea to Lydiard Park and back.

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Keen and experienced runners who would like to take part and people who want to take a bit of exercise and raise cash for the project and the PMH baby unit are asked to contact Mark Thomas or Simon Harlow at the Family Project at 15 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook. Tel: 871303. To keep supporters happy whilst the runners are en route, there will be a bouncy castle, barbeque, a magician, bring and buy stalls, a Texaco tanker, a display by the police and Ronald McDonald. The Mayor of Thamesdown will start the race and there may be a visit from Mr Blobby or Postman Pat

Evening group for single working parents Anybody interested? The West Swindon Family Project activities for evening meetings or has had a request to start an evening weekends with children. If you're single,a parent and workgroup for single working parents -a sort of evening coffee morning. ing during the day, and would like The group would bring together to meet others in a similar situation, people in similar circumstances to give Mark Thomas a call on 871303, share ideas and support over tea or drop him a line at 15 and coffee, and perhaps plan joint Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook

Thursday morning at the Family Project Breakaways is a Thursday morning group for anybody who would like to meet others at the West Swindon Family Project. The programme of activities for April is: Relaxation with Martin Kenny 14 Medieval History with Jim Embuty 21 Italian Cookery with Maria Rooney 28 The groups meets between lOam and 12noon. Newcomers are always wecome and there's a free under 5s creche. For more information, call Chris or Mark on 871303.

North Swindon quizzers wanted Regulars at the Fox and Hounds questions will be on general knowlpub in High Street, Haydon Wick edge." launch their] 994charityfundraising The fun starts at 8pm and the efforts with a Quiz Night on Sunday entry fee is £1 per pair, payable on 3 April. the night. This year's chosen charity has not "It should be a good night" said landlord Bob Lawrence. "All the yet been decided.

Swindon pub crawl set for 17 April If you like walking,qualify as a bit of total number of correct answers. The race starts at noon with a time a bar athlete and are good at general knowledge the Great Swindon Pub limit of three hours to reach the finCrawl and Team Race on Sunday 17 ish. Teams will then proceed to SwindonTownFootball Club where April is for you. Teams of three will tour 10 pubs prizes will be awarded and a raffle in one of four colour-coded areas on drawn by one of Swindon Town's Swindon. They will have to answer top players. For further information contact five questions about each venue and will be awarded prizes for total race organiser Phil Rashid, I money raised, best fancy dress and Hemnbridge Close, Swindon.

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Changing childbirth in Swindon Maternity care has come under the spotlight with the publication of the government report 'Changing Childbirth' (also known as the Cumberledge Report). The main theme in the report is that maternity care should centre on the needs of women and their babies. In order to have an influence about how that service is provided, local women need to make their views known. A new group in Swindon called Consumer Voices in Maternity Care is trying to do just that. It's made up of parents and organisations for parents, such as National Childbirth Trust, Koalas Playgroup and Friends

of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The group has been formed by the Consumer Involvement Projectwhich is part of the Swindon Health Authority. Strong links with the Maternity Unit at PMH are being developed and members of the group attend theMaternityServices LiaisonCommittee. The group is keen to hear from parents or parent groups interested in being involved, or can give their views. If you would like to know more or have views on maternity care and how it should be provided, call Annie Naji on 420555 ext 2124.

GP makes April move

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DrRodHouseman's300,000 surgery next to the Link Centre is the first stage of an ambitious long term plan which may eventually see a 20 bed cottage hospital on an adjacent site for people recovering from illness and those requiring post-natal and post-operative recovery facilities near to home. For the present, the new surgery

will offer two GP consulting rooms, nurse practioner, minor ops/treatment and health promotion moms. Once settled into the new building, the practice will be looking for a second doctor to work alongside Dr Houseman. The practice started in November 1990 without any patients and now has 2,200. Patients should note that the Link Surgery will close at midday on Dr and Mrs Houseman and practice Thursday 7 April so that equipment manager Sue Carvell, right, outside the and records can be moved into the new surgery on Link Avenue new building in readiness for reopening at 9am on Monday 11 April.

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After 18 months successful business, Rascals children clothes for 0 to 12 years olds is expanding. Run by Carol McKinley from Midd leleaze, Rascals is a party plan with a difference. All garments are first line chainstoru end of range or surplus stock and all items can be bought off the rail, there's no ordering involved. And to make things convenient for buyers, garments are left with the party hostess so that friends can visit the home or group to browse in theirown time. There's no demonstrator pressing for a sale. "The garments are top quality and nearly all are under 10," said Carol. "They are tremendous value and exactly the same as you'll find in the high street shops." The Rascals formula has worked well and Carol is now looking for two more agents to organise parties. Hostesses get a 10% commission and a 50% discount on any item if they gain two further parties. To hold a party, or if you would like to become a Rascals organiser, call Carol McKinley on 871243.

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Purton Cricket Club prepares for new season at Link Centre New players wanted Purton Cricket Club won Wiltshire matches every Sunday and run an League championships in 1991 and Under 15 team. 1992 and have recently accepted an Purton are holding indoor nets at invitation to join the Bristol centred the Link Centre every Thursday beCounty Affiance League which is tween 6.30pm to 8.30pm in the run viewed as 'one level' down from the up to the new season. Interested Western League, the premier league cricketers are asked to contact Nick Yalden, at home on 481393, or on in this area. They also participate in friendly 511112, daytimes, for furtherdetails.

Helping families with children Would you like to support families with young children in their own homes? If so, HomestartThamesdown are looking for volunteers to provide this kind of help and a course for prospective volunteers begins in April. If you would like more details, call 613886.

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Saturday 23 April Music Swindon Orpheus Choir accompainied by the Churchward Orchestra present Faures Requiem Mass and Hydn's Harmony Mass. Bath Road Methodist Church, 730pm. £4 Tuesday 26 April Drama Three Men in a Boat presented by Ridiculusmus Theatre Co. An absolutely spiffingly silly evening's entertainment with comic songs, straw boaters, cardboard props, a frying pan - and tea and cucumber sandwiches for the audience! The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 7.30pm. £5

Sunday 17 April Music The Swindon Jazz Society presents The Mid West Big Band. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 7.3Opm. £3 Music Swindon Symphony Orchestra presents a concert in aid of the Prospect Hospice Appeal. Wyvern, Tuesday 26 April & Wednesday 27 April 7.3Opm. £6 Dance English National Ballet presentThe Grand Pas from Paquita reproduced and restaged by Derek Deane, The world premiere of A New Work by Bigonzetti, Impromptu by Derek Deane, Dances from Napoli by August Bounonville. Wyvern, 730pm. £8.50, £7.50 Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 April Film The Piano (15) Jane Campion's remarkable film explores desires, repression and awakening passion in the wilds of 19th century New Zealand. Arts Centre, Devizes Road. 7.45pm. £3 Hinge 8 Bracket at the Wyvern, 14 April Monday 18 April - Saturday 23 April Drama Sex, Spangles & Sensible Shoes by Richard Digance starring Michael Melia and Tom Marshall. A hilarious play confirming that Old Acquaintances should not be forgotten' Wyvern, 730pm, Sat Mat 230pm. Mon - Wed Eves £9.50, Thurs -Sat Eves £10.50, Sat Mat £6 Thursday 21 April - Saturday 23 April Drama Thamesdown Drama Studio presents Shakespeare or Bust! A project involving over 70 young people performing extracts from Shakespeare's plays. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 7pm. £3

Swindon Film Society Films shown at 7.45pm Arts Centre, Devizes Road Various types of membership available. Details and full programme available at Arts Centre or phone Peter Robson on 770484/524514. Wednesday 13 April Gas, Food, Lodging (15) A humourous and wry observation on the frustration of two generations of women seeking new relationships.

Thursday 28 April Dance ShobanaJeyasingh Dance Company present Delicious Arbour by Richard Alston, Romance with footnotes by Shobana Jeyasingh. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £6.50, £5.50 Friday 29 April Music Bournemouth Sinfonietta. Rossini, Mendelssohn, Beethoven. Wyvern, 730pm. £12.50, £10.50 Saturday 30 April Music Swindon Male Voice Choir, 75th Anniversary Gala Concert Hearing is Believing'. A unique celebration of 75 years of music featuring members of SALOS, The Youth Choir of Swindon Young Musicians, Kentwood Choir and Thamesdown Ladies Choir. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £6.50 Music 'Ten in a Bar' - Ten of Swindon's leading amateur songsters and songstresses come together to present a music evening. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 7.30pm. To booktelephone 612337 or 536580. £3.50

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This is

GRE E NDO WN I

A Newsletter from West Swindon's Local School â€˘ April 1994

3earing opens pathways to school-college link-ups Sir Ron Dearing, the Government's Chief Adviser, is pressing ahead with sorting out the problems with the National Curriculum and tests. The February meeting of the Greendown Parents' Council discussed some of the changes that will affect pupils in the next two years. The subjects will be slimmer, reducing some of the overloaded content, and the tests more

Brook Field pupils Simon Liggett and Byron Robson used tuning forks to test the effect of vibration on water

manageable - leaving teachers more time to teach and coach pupils. There will also be more choice for older pupils. One major change will mean that 16 is no longer such a break in a young person's education. 14-19 is now seen as one phase, taking young people through academic, vocational and occupational pathways. Greendown is already forging stronger links with both Colleges in Swindon to prepare for this future. New College is exploring the idea of a "Satellite Sixth", with GNVQ Technology or Science taught to New College students at Greendown. We are establishing links with departments at Swindon College so that Greendown pupils can take their subject credits on to further education.

Science and Technology links with partner primary schools continue to thrive in order to develop 5-19 education for West Swindon children. Greendown staff work with children from all of West Swindon's primary school. Above, Lea Bashford and Helen Willmott, from Brook Field conduct a science experiment to Investigate the effect on sound of varying depths of water.

Positive achievements exceed expectations

GREENDOWN 'This is Greendown' is published by Green down Community School Grange Park Way West Swindon under contract with The Link magazine

Greendown continually seeks to promote and reward the success of our pupils. Much of this newsletter is devoted to celebrating some individual successes of Greendown pupils in the wider even international - community. We also look to reward success in school, and have introduced an improved system this year for recording and recognising special effort and achievement. When a pupil has put in extra effort, or has done particularly well, their teacher records a 'positive achievement' in their Greendown Diary. Five positive achievements earns a letter of merit, which they take home to share their success

with their families. When they have received three such letters, representing fifteen written positive achievements, they are awarded a Certificate of Merit by their tutor. Three of these - forty five achievements - is recognised bya Governors' Certificate of Merit, presented by the Head. Although we are only halfway through the year, two pupils in year 7 have already gained the Governor's Certificate of Merit. Paul Wylie, of 7Kb, was the first to earn forty-five positive achievements, for his consistently high standards of effort and achievement in all subjects. He was closely followed by Emily Knock, of 7JWe.

Emily Knock and Paul Wylie, first to reach 45 positive achievements

This is Greendown â€˘ 2

International ice hockey and exams - no problem for Gareth Gareth Endicott, in his fifth and final year at Greendown, has played ice hockey since he was seven, and has achieved great success both in West Swindon and at National level. He plays Centre, and has played for the junior Swindon sides, accumulating 50 points for scores and assists for the Leopards (under 15) and 23 points for the Cougars. Although only 15, he has recently graduated to the Swindon Wildcats senior squad, and has already made his debut on the ice. He is a member of the England Under 16 team, and won the manof-the-match award when playing against France. He has also been selected from a hockey training school for the Great Britain squad, with whom he trains at Kirkcauldy in Fife. He has toured Germany, France and Holland with the national squad. All this success comes from hard training. Gareth trains for one and a half hours several times a week, until midnight. He keeps up with the demands of the work in his examination year - "It's about five the next afternoon the training hits me." He is working hard for a range of higher passes, as well as developing his career on the ice.

Special timetable helps Zoe take the T&D route Zoe, a year 9 pupil, has already appeared in the Link magazine on several occasions. No wonder - she is the British Junior Champion ice skater, although at only 14 she is three years younger than her competitors! Zoe started skating eight years ago, when the West Swindon ice-rink opened, and she went there out of curiosity. She now goes there six days a week! Zoe trains from 8.45 to 10.30, and has made special arrangements with the school to allow her to do this. Zoe does not find it difficult to keep up with the work, for her friend, Esther Thompson, collects the necessary materials and makes a note of what she has missed. Zoe has travelled widely through her skating. She competes in Slovenia this Faster and is off to Kiev in summer to train with the Russian and Ukranian champions.

Ref. prepares for next test Year 11 pupil Mark Harrison is taking responsibility for football matches after qualifying as a Grade 3 soccer referee earlier in the year. He successfully passed both the course and the examination, and can referee adult games although he has not started these yet. Mark, like Gareth Endicott above, is now studying hard for his GCSE examinations in June, but he finds time to referee weekend youth matches at Greendown. "I try and do all my work during the week, to leave free time for the football." As well as refereeing, Mark also plays, and was part of the year 11 team that lost their semi-final replay to Hreod Parkway. Mark hopes, when his school exams are over, to move up to adult games, and to progress to the next grade.

Hockey tournament success

Emma Kingstone - outstanding in

Greendown's tournament success

Greendown's year 9 hockey team came first in a six-school hockey tournament, held at Dorcan School on 17th March. Greendown beat Churchfieids 2-0, Bradon Forest 2-1 and drew with Ridgeway. The final tournament placings were: 1st, Greendown; 2nd, Ridgeway; 3rd, Bradon Forest. Emma Kingstone and Justine Dailey were Greendown's outstanding players.

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No smoking nightmare goes out live Wednesday, 9th March, was National No-Smoking Day, and Greendown marked the occasion with a week-long event, "The Nightmare". This was held in the Drama Studio and took pupils through a journey, similar to the 'Crystal Maze'. The problems and challenges they faced in the game were designed to get across to young people the dangers of smoking.

Greendown based youth worker Richard Williams and Dail Sidebottom from Health Promotion Unit being Interviewed live on BBC Wiltshire Sound on National No Smoking Day

"The Nightmare" was organised by Richard Williams, of the Wiltshire Youth and Community Service, who has an office at Greendown. Richard and a team of helpers, including young people he works with, took Greendown pupils in all years through the no-smoking message. On National No-Smoking Day, BBC Wiltshire Sound came to Greendown and the afternoon show was broadcast live from "The Nightmare". At Greendown, we are pleased that the message, which is reinforced by our Social and Personal Education programme, keeps most pupils from smoking. The few still addicted to the habit will keep getting the message!

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Accelerated French for exchange pupils Greendown is proud of the ways in which it meets the needs of individuals. Two of our pupils have ljved in France for six months as part of an

Fluent In French: Rosemary Ogle and Amy Phillippo

exchange through the 'En Famille' organisation. Arranged by their parents, this was designed to 'immerse' them in French language and culture. Because their French is now so fluent, they are being given extra help at Greendown to sustain the effect of their experience. Amy Phillippo, of 7Kb, has returned this month from six months in Alsace. She enjoyed "all of it" "I could get rid of my brother and sister"! Greendown is now host to Amy's French sister' Angelique, who is finding the routine and the lessons different to home. Rosemary Ogle, now in year 8, went to the Ardeche when she was aged 9 and attending Windmill Hill Primary School. She enjoyed the experience thoroughly and has been receiving accelerated work and time with French student teachers on placement.

For the third year, Greendown is offering pupils opportunities of extra study and support to help them achieve their best results. As a community school, teachers and senior staff are in school in the evening, and evening sessions are on offer to advise pupils with Maths, English and Technology. The Maths department runs an extra support session after school. In the last two years, these sessions dearly helped pupils who attended them, and supported them in achieving the grades they needed. After Easter, there will be similar sessions to help pupils prepare for the new national examinations. All pupils can sign into the 'Homestudy Club' run in the Resource Centre for an hour after school, Monday to Thursday. All they need is a note to show their

parents know, and they can do some of their 'homework' in a quiet atmosphere. The resource centre is available to them, as is the support of the Resource Centre Senior Clerk, Mrs Eagle.

Persistence for stage struck graduate Ian Moorhouse, who left Greendown last year, spent his summer with the National Youth Music Theatre rehearsing and performing Whistle Down the Wind' at the Edinburgh Festival. The production continued for over the Christmas holidays and has a further run over Faster. Ian was one of 2,000 applicants for just 6 assistant stage managers positions with the NYMT. He will be making a renewed attempt to gain a grant from Wiltshire County Council to enable him to pursue his dream of stage school in London.

TSummer Holidays-] are close at hand. What are the children doing? Once again Greendown is planning to organise summer holiday activities for 3 to 9 year olds, and 8 to 15s.

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Special events promote technology and engineering The first ever national Science and Technology week launched by the government was celebrated at Greendown with two special events. Science andTechnology are both areas in which Greendown is proud of s sustained achievements. The Technology Department held a "Hands on Technology" Exhibition on Thursday, 24th March, to display the work of year 8 pupils. Over the previous eight weeks, pupils had investigated mechanisms, and had designed and made a moving model.

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The Neighbourhood Engineers, local members of the Engineering Council, worked with pupils in Greendown to assist their Technology work. They donated prizes, judged the results and gave awards to the pupils who made the best models. Parents, primary school pupils and local industrialists at the Exhibition enjoyed trying out the models. At the same time, 24th-25th March, Greendown was visited by WISE III, one of six buses touring the country to promote Women Into Science and Engineering. The bus, sponsored by the DoE, the Smallpiece Trust and Tesco, can accommodate sixteen girls at eight computer work stations. Greendown were very pleased that our bid for a visit from the bus was successful. Female pupils from years 10 and 11, who were interested in Science or Engineering as a career or who had shown capability in these areas, were given sessions at the work stations accompanied by teachers and Neighbourhood Engineers. These pupils had the opportunity to investigate pneumatics, systems electronics, computer control and computer aided design. Parents and school governors were able to see the bus in action at an open evening on Thursday 24th March.

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Business professional takes on communications project A young businessman from Middleleaze has been chosen to lead a team learning about radio programme production for the Swindon Junior Chamber. It was in response to an article in The Link magazine, that Graeme joined Junior Chamber which is a non-profit making, voluntary trainingorganisationformen and women aged over 18 years. Since joining Graeme has gained much from the training programme, particularly is self-confidence and made many new friends and business contacts. Graeme will manage the Newscaster 1994 project where members of Junior Chamber will learn radio

techniques from GWR and then teach teenagers from local schools what they have learnt. In this way, Junior Chamber members learn skills which can be used in their own places of work and help in the community. For more information on Swindon Junior chamber please contact Andrew Kilpatrick on 643101. Junior Chamber meets in the Dunbar Social Club on two Mondays in the month. Training meetings coming up are: 11 April Practice makes perfect 25 April Coaching in Life and Work 9 May Making a Date 23 May A Business of my own

Courses for keen writers Swindon freelance journalist Mike Stares, pictured right, is moving into the holiday business -with 'learning at leisure' this summer. Mike's 'Introduction to Journalism' editorial training has been a major confidence-builder for writing enthusiasts aiming to sharpen up their skills. A new 10-week evening course outlining basic journalism - from news and feature writing to interview techniques - starts on 11 April at Bath Road, Swindon. The access course is officially approved by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NC1J). Now Mike, a freelance journalist for 25 years, is also holding editorial courses elsewhere in Wiltshire and Somerset for would-be wordsmiths with little or no journalistic experience who want to see their work in the media. His morning classes run at Marlborough Summer School from 17 - 30 July, and he is launching a

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Grandmother flies south Sunday 20 March saw Toothill grandmother Joan Hillard-Reid fly to South Africa with husband Bill to meet four grandsons she has never seen before. Joan met her son Kieth by her first marriage, at Christmas, for the first time in47years. He thought she had been killed by wartime bombing until a chance remark led to a joyful reunion. Now happily married, Kieth has four sons. Joan was sentoff fora month with the help of several local organisations. West Swindon and Wootton Bassett Lions bought Joan and Bill their outward trip and a Lions Club in Cape Town have paid for the return journey. The Ancient Order of Buffalos contributed some cash

and Thomas CookTravel putup the ticket at half price. "Everybody has been so kind and helpful," said Joan. "It will be lovely to see Kieth again and all of his family. She made a particular point of advertising the Toothill Credit Union. "We've borrowed £500 as spending money at a 1% interest rate which is £30 over 12 months. Where else can you borrow money at such low cost?" Joan and Bill travel to a country where there is rising tension before the first all race elections take place in South Africa. She said Kieth asked them to return home before the election takes place because of possible civil unrest.

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Made it! After years of deliberation, the Church of England has at last got round to ordaining women to the priesthood, enabling them to become vicars and rectors of parishes. History was made in Bristol Cathedral at 5.50pm on Saturday 12 March, when the first women in this country received the laying on of hands. Since West Swindon is in the Bristol Diocese, there should have been great celebrations here. However the Rev. Ruth Walker, the only woman on the staff team in our parish, couldn't be there. Just a week before the day, she gave birth to their second child. This has been a happy event for all the family, but there is still the sadness of missing this historic occasion, having waited so long. Ruth's husband, Pete, one of our Team Vicars, was priested some years ago, and they make up one of a growing number of couples both of whom are clergy. However, we look forward to Ruth's ordination in the near future. On 17 April we will welcome Rev. Annis Fessy to work in the parish in a part time capacity for a year. Her husband, Brian, wifi be the new Vicar of Purton, and she was one of those who was in the Cathedral. Being a parish in which Christians from other churches, Baptist, Methodist and the URC worship jointly, we have already had women lead CommunionServices, and take a significant lead in the life of the

Rev. Andrew Hethrington churches. Since the founder of our faith, Jesus, championed the cause of women in his day, this step is a natural out-working of what he began. At Easter we celebrate his resurrection after his death by crucifixion. It is noteworthy that the first appearance of this mind boggling event was to a woman, one of the Marys. Many people have already commented how they appreciate the ministry of women, whether at a funra1 or wedding, or in the more personal circumstances of their home. This will continue to grow as women takeon the moreseniorposts and bring their own distinctiveness to the service of God, not least that of motherhood.

Fool on the Hill Helen Lawrertcefrom Westlea Church asks if Jesus should have freed himself from the cross

Remember that song? This year, as it happens, April Fool's day is also Good Friday. Perhaps the first Good Friday was also the first April Fool's day. That's certainly how Jesus was seen then - the fool on the hill hanging on the cross. The onlookers mocked him, "He saved others but he can't save himself, ha, ha! Get yourself off the cross and we'll believe you, hoot, hoot..." And the silly thing is that Jesus could have freed himself. When his friend Peter used violence to stop Jesus' arrest,Jesus told him he could call up 36,000 angels (12 legions) if he needed them. Well, how many angels does it take to pull out a few nails? But he had chosen God's foolish way to buy back his people from the slavery to sin which we have all sold ourselves into. God's justice de-

manded punishment for offenders, but God's kindness sent Jesus to step between God and us and take the rap - all of it. Some years later, Paul wrote 'The foolishness of God is wiser than the wisdom of men'. since civilisation began, man has tried to improve himself - live more comfortably, behave more rationally, know more, control more. And in many areas we have gone a long way. But our failures spoil it all, broken families, suicidal children, Bosnia ... The wisdom of men has let us down badly. The message of the cross, Christ crucified, is offensive to some, nonsense to others. But to all whom God calls, Jesus becomes the power of God and the wisdom of God. And guess who God calls - the foolish! - those who know they need help. And with our first yelp to Jesus, help comes. Try it and see.

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Vehicle damage in the west, burglars in Haydon Wick Sgt. Terry Cuss from Swindon Police reviews the last 8 weeks

Sorry to have missed you last month. Here we are into March and looking forward to the summer again! Since the last article in January, things have been relatively quiet on the crime front in most areas of the West. The one blot on the horizon is offences of theft from vehicles. In the past two months there have been 54 vehicles entered in the area north of Whitehill Way, between Tewkesbury Way and Mead Way. To be honest this area is always quite high in thefts from vehicles because of the Shaw Ridge carparks.. Half of the offences are indeed on the car parks, but my concern is that we are seeing an increase in such offences overnight in the residential areas, notably Eastleaze, Shaw and Nine Elms where nine cars were broken into on one night, at the end of January. Once again, cornmonsense may help to prevent your car being attacked. If you have a garage, use it. I'm sure that a fair proportion of car owners with garages still leave their vehicles on their driveways.

Adventure for young people There's a new group for teenagers offering exciting activities and the chance to build up confidence and learn new skills. The first meeting of the new Westlea Venture Scouts took place on 2 March with two members and two leaders. And already a programme of activities has been booked for the expected newcomers once they read The Link. Venture Scouts is open to boys and girls aged 15'h to 20 years, and they do not have to been a cub, scout, brownie or guide in the past. Activities over the next few months are: March caving climbing at the April Link Centre wall scuba diving May June cycling & youth hosteling canoeing July August summer camp week September adventure training The Westlea Venture Scouts meets on Wednesday evenings in the community room at Westlea School. Time is spent on planning future events, pre-activity training, fundraising and socialising. Group leader Mike Robson said the emphasis was on getting out and doing things at low cost. "We offer the chance for young people to get together and take part in activities which normally cost a lot. Our aim is to have one outdoor activity

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Fresh spring air at Lydiard Park Ranger Steve Upton says spring is on the way This time of year is always busy for The next meeting of the Lydia the Rangers. We can tell that Spring Watch Group is on 16 April whe is coming, not from the emerging members will be looking at Britis wildlife and plants, but from the mammals. Anyone interested i flood of bookings for our facilities. coming along should contact th Barbecues look likebemgaspopu- Ranger. The meetings are aimed a lar as ever, with families and social children aged 7-12 and all are wel groups phoning to book days out come. for the warmer months ahead. The Preparations are well under wa walled garden at Lydiard is also for our regular large events. Th very popular with many wedding Lions May Fayre is on 2 May, an receptions and charity fundraising the Kite Festival on 7 and 8 May. events already planned. Each year at Lydiard we have Visitors to the Park will have no- Seasonal Ranger to assistus over th ticed that a chain link fence has been busy months. Jamie Bamfoidjoine erected along the wall at the north us at the end of March, and I'm su eastern corner of the Park. This our regular visitors will get to kno fence is to keep visitors away from him and make him welcome. the wall which is unstable. The Peatmoor Copse, near the lagoon possibility of restoring this interest- is one of the many sites in the Bor ing feature is being investigated. ough where the Rangers assist corn People brave enough to venture munity groups. along the public footpath toLydiard On 30 April at lOam Peatrnoo Millicent may have seen that a new will be holding a wood chippin bridge is being installed. This is part day and constructing new footpaths of a project to make this route more Anyone interested is welcome visitor friendly. Many of the stiles come along. are also to be improved. For more information, tel. 771419

April events at Lydiard Mansion Sarah Finch-Cusp, Keeper of the Mansion, gives details of indoor events 1 -10 April Children's Easter Holiday Activities

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An illustrated talk by the Keeper offers a rare chance to examine the stat of the House when it was boughtby Swindon Corporation. Slides showin the empty dilapidated rooms, the old kitchens and restoration work i progress provide a great contrast to the House as we know it today. Tickets available at the House and Leisure Services Reception at the Clvi Offices in Euclid Street. .50 and 25p (optional) for coffee and biscuits.

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It's lambing time at Roves Farm Life's hectic running a busy farm and catering for visitors

Just outside the hamlet of Sevenhampton, near Highworth, looking up towards the Downs and a mile from the nearest road is Roves Farm. Owned and run by Rupert and Joanna Burr, it's more than just a sheep and corn working farm. Rupert and Joanna are building their own Visitor Centre, they're pioneering several new crops and wildlife habitat schemes across their farm and they are only too pleased to be able to show people around them. In March and April it's all go with the sheep. At lambing time,up to 50 lambs are born daily and they are all cared forby Rupert,Joanna and their staff for 24 hours a day. For years the farm has opened its doors to the public at lambing time and with new, always improving facilities, there's much more to see and do - farm crafts and bottle-feeding to teas and the children's play area. All sorts of friendly farm animals are waiting to make friends and the farm staff are always on hand to explain all about them. It doesn't all stop at lambing time either. Rupert and Joanna are close 'partners in the Great Western CornmunityporestarouridSwindonand, as such, are taking guided trailer rides around the farm to see how crops are grown, how trees and

countryside. Roves Farm is open daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays until 2 October from 2pm to 6pm. You need to arrive close to 2pm or you might miss something!

Restoring some of Swindon's history

Rupert with just born triplets and worried mum

woods are planted, how ponds are cared for, and river and wetland habitats are established. All sorts of wildlife abound - but do you know where or when to find them? Or how about the growing of willows as a crop to produce environmentally-friendly electricity and heat? Roves Farm brings together wild flowers, wildlife, farmers and townsfolk, to learn, enjoy and live together in the countryside. So why not take the family out for a marvellous day and learn a bit about the

A group of volunteers who are clearing the route of an old canal would like more helpers to coma their way. The group have hacked away at the trees and undergrowth along the route of the North Wilts branch of the Wilts and Berks Canal, to be found, hidden, just off the Moredon road between Sparcells and Woodhall Park Working on Sundays since December, some 600 yards of towpath have been cleared by the volunteers. The group hope to dredge the canal as a showpiece to eventually linkup with the main canal network providing recreation for walkers, cyclists, schools studyingwildlife, fishermen and horse riders. The local group is coordinated by Henry Smith who lives atPeatrnoor. If you would like to get involved with working parties to bring the local canal back to life, call Henry Smith on 875775.

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It was interesting to read in the January Link magazine about the new ocal Carpet & new Country Park that is being creUpholstery Cleaners ated in West Swindon. I hope that, Residential & Commercial. when completed, horse-riding will ~A IANAny area covered be banned, as it is, quite rightly, in Lydiard Park. There are no desig * Fast, efficient service nated bridle paths on the Green Map * All work guaranteed * No messy steam of West Swindon and yet people a * Deep down cleaning, Quick drying rid ing horses around thearea,churn* 24 hour service ing up the grass verges and open * Very competitive rates grassy areas and allowing their ani* Special rates for OAPs mals to defecate at will on the foot* Free home visits for quotations paths and bridges. This is, in itself, * Carpets 18p per square foot. an offence, 'fouling the footpath', * Oriental rugs from £10 and is punishable by fine. * No VAT As if this is not enough, these Tel: 0793 -823614 or 496588 horse-riders are riding alongthe new (answerphone sometimes) footpaths recently laid in the area of Peatmoor Lagoon and Shaw Ridge, churningup the surface of the newlyClothing Alterations & Repairs laid paths. Are these people obliviTel: 872096 ous to the damage that they are causMrs White, Freshbrook ing or do they just not care? I feel that it is the latter. The open spaces and footpaths S•C•S are there for the enjoyment of all the residents, not just a very small miBOOK-KEEPING SERVICE nority of horse-riders. Horses are forthe open countryside. WestSwinSmall Business Book-keeping, don is a residential area. Wages, V.A.T. & Final Accounts Dog owners would also do well to remember the offence of 'fouling Tel: (0793) 873483 the footpath', especially along the I.A.B. Registered footpath behind Sleaford Close in Grange Park, where the local residents seem to consider that the foot93 path is their dogs' toilet.

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The woman's position in Nepal The second part of West Swindon based Health Visitor Janet Asherson's exclusive impressions for The Link magazine describing her two year posting with Voluntary Services Overseas in Nepal. Community practice is an aspect of health care that can make the most difference to the most people. The day starts at 8am with a classroom discussion and then a 45 minute walk to an outlying settlement near the Indian border. It necessitates a slow place and use of umbrella for protection against the heat. People are generally receptive to the nurses who get to know the families, their problems and advise accordingly. Impromptu baby clinics are held when an interested group of mothers has gathered. Minor wounds and infections can be treated on the spot. This type of care can be invaluable for rural Nepali women. Having virtually no access to books, radio, TV ormagazines, healthcare knowledge is spread by word of mother and administered by dhami jhankaris, tradional spiritual healers. The 'old wives' tales system of health care dominates. For women especially, all sources of

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so much interested in the fact that her 8 pregnancies producing 5 children (age range 19-1 years), 2 infant deaths and one stillborn baby, was what amounted to a poor obstetric history - she just wanted to be in more control of her destiny. With 50% of children protein-malnourished, deaths every day from tetanus and diarrhea, there's no shortage of work to be done to educate people in the virtues of nutrition, immunisation, burning rubbish, handwashing, protecting food from flies and the building of latrines. To live with chronic diarrhea and worminfestations,tohaveyourchildren die is hard, but it is the norm. It's a way of life that has been experienced by these peoples' forebears for thousands of years, and from theirfamiliarity with it, comes a kind of security. It is a brave individual who challenges this by risking the ways of modern, western medicine. Habits change slowly. Of course, intractable lifestyles are not the only difficulties encountered by community nurses. Maintaining audienceattentioncanbehard when a charging buffalo, a mad cow, a cobra or as on one occasion, a bear, make an unexpected appearance onto the scene. Not exactly the kind of occupational hazards I would have usually associated with nursing, but a sure way of cutting short the working hours. Ali well, tomorrow's another day, as the saying goes.

they are in their early teens when they are considered ready to marry to produce children, they've had a life-time of inadequate nutrition and hard work in servitude to their fathers, brothers, uncles. The chances of a healthy pregnancy, childbirth and baby to result from such a background are obviously slim. To compound the effects, a woman's worth is measured in the numbers of children she has, and in particular, boy children. Giving birth to girl children is perceived as being only 'partially fertile'. For Munna, a 35 year old with the looks of a 55 year old, the information of a family planning clinic, an hour's walk away, that she could attend without her husband know- The third part of Janet's report from ing,wasa welcomerelief. Shewasn't Nepal will appear next month.

Comments of council services welcome Households across Swindon should have received their council tax demand by the end of March. They will also receive Thamesdown Borough Council booklet Setting the Standard describing the work of the council and the new projects to be undertaken in the coming year. The 1994/95 version reports back on the work of all the Borough's departments since last year's first edition. It also gives a summary of the criticisms and compliments received by the council. The performance of housing, roads and transport, planning, leisure facilities and community de-

velopment services are all listed, as are the telephone numbers of departments to contact. Thamesdown's leader Coun. Tony Mayer said he was pleased by the number of people who retained last year's booklet and commented on council services. "We have been unable to achievea 100% target inall services, but the targets would have been too low if we had. "Now that we have brought out a second edition I hope more people use the comment form printed in Setting the Standard. We welcome the opportunity to improve our performance."

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