Wiltshire | Archive | 2002 | June
`Build a museum . . . not a school': that was the headline in the Adver of May 28, summing up the sentiments of Coun Dr Owen Lister towards development land in Abbey Meads. A bit controversial, I would say, and not catering to the needs of the community. However, his thoughts are in the right direction. more...
I WRITE further to reading article in the Evening Advertiser of Tuesday, May 28 relating to water leaks at Hatherleigh Court flats. more...
AT the cost of several thousand pounds, the Rodbourne Road (known locally as the Lane) Enhancement Project is almost completed, and I must say it is a great improvement. The Tarmac sidewalk on both sides of the road have been replaced with concrete slabs, but what a pity that, while work was in progress they did not have the foresight to install concrete bollards to stop vehicles parking. more...
I SEE from the "It's time to pay up, or else " article in the Advertiser of May 30 that Sue Bates is chuntering on and, by attacking Swindon Town FC, hopes to pull the wool over the eyes of the Swindon public yet again. more...
I HAVE noticed a disturbing trend in recent weeks. The number of Union and George Cross flags that have sprung up in support of England during the World Cup is sickening. Where were these flags when the war on terrorism began? Where was the patriotism when British troops were sent overseas to fight for our freedom? When you fly a flag for a football team or a figurehead monarch over men and women fighting for your country, then something is seriously wrong. more...
THE Union Jack flag is a combination of the flags of England, Scotland and Ireland. This flag dates back to 1801 when King George III updated the design when he added the cross of St Patrick. more...
A NEW generation of young students are to exhibit their work in Swindon this month. more...
ENTRIES are being invited for the 2002 North Wiltshire Flower Festival. more...
FOOTBALL fans can celebrate the World Cup with a curry called Englandaloo courtesy of a Swindon curry house. more...
FIVE years ago Ros Evans was given just 12 months to live after being diagnosed with the most aggressive form of breast cancer. more...
PRIZEWINNING author Beryl Bainbridge will visit Wiltshire this autumn. more...
THE Pinehurst credit union has received a £750 community grant from the Oxford, Swindon and Gloucester Co-op. more...
HAYDON WICK: The British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Thursday of every month from 7-9pm at the Haydon Centre. more...
WILTSHIRE: A nine-mile walk along the Ridgeway is being planned for Saturday, June 15, beginning at 10am. more...
WILTSHIRE: The Wiltshire branch of the Normandy Veterans' Association is holding a commemorative service at Salisbury War Memorial on Thursday, to mark the 58th anniversary of the Normandy landings. more...
WROUGHTON: A Try-Drive show offering people the chance to drive a wide range of vehicles will be held on June 29 and 30 at the Science Museum in Wroughton. more...
A SWINDON girl has been diagnosed by doctors as having school phobia. more...
ARMY pensioner and Front Garden defender Terry King is being chased by Swindon Council for thousands of pounds. more...
ALE-fuelled athletes, some sporting fancy dress, careered from pub to pub as they took part in this year's Wanborough Beer race. more...
THE streets of Swindon have been transformed into huge party zones as the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations continue. more...
PUPILS in Swindon could soon be receiving their exam results as text messages. more...
SCHOOLS could be shown a hard hitting anti drugs video about the death of heroin addict Rachel Whitear. more...
YOUNG AND old alike gathered to celebrate the jubilee in a neighbourly party at Queen's Park. more...
HARD working staff at Princess Margaret Hospital were singled out for their dedication and skill at Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust's second annual special achievement awards. more...
A MAN who indecently assaulted an eight-year-old girl in his caravan has been jailed for nine months. more...
SWINDON-born adventurer David Hempleman-Adams has won the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for bravery. more...
THE Evening Advertiser is never backward in coming forward to highlight deficiencies in council services to the people of Swindon. more...
A SHIRT touched by genius could be the ultimate World Cup prize for a reader. more...
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