March Anything Old Town

robert buckland update swindon foyer & world cancer day

Angus Macpherson our pcc’s monthly focus what’s on guide with swindon arts centre

06 Hats off as the Big Hat Disability Network gets a patron!

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STEAM Launches New ‘Rail by Mail’ Stamps

12 SNDOGS Our monthly check in with the team over at SNDOGS.

13 Drove Vets Our regular update from the team at Drove Vets.

14 Passionate about Pets AND Property!

We check out a great service for renting a property if you have pets.

16 Churchfileds Academy Swindon Arts Centre update us on whats on in the coming months.

17 What’s On in Old Town

Swindon Arts Centre update us on whats on in the coming months.

22 Robert Buckland Anything Swindon catch up with Robert Buckland, Conservative MP for South Swindon.

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23 11 Year old sponsors SNDogs

Old Town Festival Dog Show!

Kody with the help of his mum Janine are baking and selling loads of cakes to become probably the first 11 year old in history to sponsor a dog show!

20 A dozen expressions of interest 25 received for running community libraries We check the latest developments for Swindon Libraries.

26 Empire Movie Update We check out the latest movie choices for the next few months with the team at Empire Cinema.

30 Angus Macpherson Our monthly focus from the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Graham

Ian

Welcome to the new issue of the Anything Old Town Community Magazine.

This new publication has been created as a personal and informative platform for the people of Old Town and the surrounding areas. Each month we will bring you news and updates from your local Councillors, Swindon borough council, MP Robert Buckland, The highways agency and will also include stories and editorial from local people.

Questions and feedback: Unit 73 BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PJ Phone: 01793 977117 Email: info@anythingswindon.co.uk Online: www.anythingswindon.co.uk Designed & Printed: Anything Swindon Ltd www.anythingswindon.co.uk Readership: 75,000 Circulation: 25,000 Online View: 15,000 per month

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Commissioner Angus MacPherson, MPs Robert Buckland, and our animal updates from Drove Vets and SN Dogs.

More Local Information: • • • •

Churchfields Academy to change its name Steam Launches new “Rail by Mail” Stamps Pets and property Lockdales Auction house comes to Old Town : Specialist valuation day • Big Hat Cabaret • Community libraries update • 11-year-old Kody Bowler raises money to sponsor the Old Town Festival Dog Show.

Your news is important to us so if you have any stories of success or would like support for an upcoming event, please

The Anything Swindon magazine is now working with The woodland Trust, Supporting the campaign to protect precious ancient woods by supporting the ones that are damaged and fight for those under threat. Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. Over the last 40 years or so, we have acquired more than 1,000 woodland sites covering over 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres).

The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 294344) and in Scotland (No. SC038885).

contact us and we will feature you in a future issue.

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Happy Reading Graham and Ian.

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Hats off as the Big Hat Disability Network gets a patron!

The Big Hat Network began in 2007 with the aim to develop opportunities, raise awareness and increase access to performing arts particularly for disabled people. The Big Hat annual cabaret emerged from this network and from small means has grown and is now a regular event on the Swindon disability calendar.

Each year members of the network have pulled out the stops to give this unique opportunity to a wide range of ages and abilities.

Organisers are currently working on the programme for this year’s event staged at Steam on Friday 23rd June. To add kudos Robert Buckland QC MP Conservative, South Swindon HM Solicitor General for England & Wales has accepted the offer of being the networks first patron. ’I am delighted to become Patron of the Big Hat Cabaret, which is part of the Big Hat Arts and Disability PAGE 06

Network and I am looking forward to watching the annual show at STEAM. ‘’We have some extremely talented performers here in Swindon and the Big Hat Cabaret will ensure that they are given access to the world of performing arts so that they can showcase their talent and we can enjoy their performances.” Said Robert.

“We are so pleased Robert has agreed to be our patron and I can’t wait to see the performers faces when they see our MP is watching them perform. Robert really cares about people and always takes time to chat and ask how you are.

The Big Hat Cabaret is a unique opportunity for people with disabilities and their teachers and helpers to perform in front of an audience.

Their confidence is greatly increased and it is such a joy to see folk having such a fantastic time,”

said Josie Williams, Community Arts Development Officer at Commonweal School and lead for the Big Hat Disability Network.

“The show started in the foyer of the Wyvern Theatre in 2007 and quickly outgrew the venue. It was then staged at the Arts Centre in Devizes Road, but after a few years that too became too small.

We have been at Steam which is a much bigger venue for four years now and is much better space for wheelchair users,” Josie added.

“Big Hat is a marvellous cabaret that show cases the talents of performers, including dance, drama, film and music.

This is one of the most successful and popular events in the Swindon cultural Calendar, not to be missed!,” Helen Whelehan from Reach Inclusive Arts, who is one of the networks main organisers.

Reach Inclusive Arts is a charity, based at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon that works with disabled people and those who have used mental health services to create professionally facilitated original theatre performance and art.

“This will be the fifth year that my family have taken part to support our son Ben who goes to Commonweal School. Josie has nicknamed us the Von Trap family! We really look forward to this event and go away

with pride knowing we have been part of a great community project,” said Doug Morris who will be singing with his wife, daughter and son.

The Big Hat Network are:

These three agencies have individually promoted arts inclusion for young and adult disabled people for many years and collaborated on projects including Moving for Change and the CandoCo Dance Residency promoted by Swindon Dance.

In 2006, the Dance and Disability network was formed; this became the BIG HAT Arts & Disability Network in 2007.

To raise awareness of all arts mediums especially performance arts, digital media and to raise the profile of disability achievements and issues through participation & discussion

Reach Inclusive Arts, Commonweal School, Swindon Dance, Swindon Interactive, Uplands School, Swindon Downs Society - Rubber Chicken Theatre, Music Alive.

Mission Statement: Big Hat Arts & Disability Network exists to develop opportunities, raise awareness and increase access to performing arts particularly for disabled people. Provide support and showcase creative output from disabled young people and adults in the Swindon area (irrespective of ability). We advocate social inclusion, cultural diversity, wider participation and aim to empower our communities (through effective partnership).

History: The network arose out of the long-standing relationship between Swindon Dance, REACH Inclusive Arts and Upham Rd Day Centre.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES Increasing access and inclusion to the arts for disabled people

To work with trail-blazing companies in the fields of dance, arts and disability to raise participation and aspirations.

To develop audiences for dance, arts and disability companies and artists

Big Hat members are:

Providing opportunities for participation, including an annual Cabaret showcasing local and national performers

Swindon Dance

Providing opportunities for and information about training

Crowdy’s Hill School

To research and develop innovative evaluation methods

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STEAM Launches New ‘Rail by Mail’ Stamps Collectors of railway heritage stamps will be in for a treat on Monday 20 February when STEAM launches the new ‘Mail by Rail’ stamps in Swindon, at the Museum’s permanent Post & Go kiosk.

There are 6 stamps in the set, available in 1st class only from 11.00am on 20 February at STEAM until 15 March.

Ian Surtees, Income Generation Manager for STEAM said: “We are very pleased to have these exciting new railway heritage stamps available at STEAM and advise collectors to ensure they don’t miss out on these stunning special editions.”

They perfectly reflect the fantastic railway heritage that is reflected in this iconic railway museum.”

Cllr Garry Perkins, Swindon’s Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Skills, added:

The Royal Mail Post & Go machine is located in the Scraggery area of STEAM and visitors do not need to pay to access this part of the Museum.

“These are beautiful stamps and STEAM is a very appropriate venue to launch them.

Ian is pictured illustrating the stamps that will be available from available.

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Up and Coming SNDog Events:

Registered Charity No. 1163257 SNDogs (Saving Needy Dogs)

SNDOGS update As we approach the end of a successful Fundraising Year SNDogs would like to say ‘BIG THANK YOU’S to the following Companies for fundraising for SNDogs during 2016/17:

which is part of the Old Town Festival. Kody and his mum put out requests for people to bake cakes so that Kody could set up a lunchtime cake sale at his School , selling the cakes for 50p each – in total he raised a whopping £417.

As a Thank You, SNDogs have invited Kody to come along to the Dog Show and help judge one of the classes. (See the feature on page 23)

MARCH 11th March - Bag Packing at M&S Town Centre, Swindon 11am – 2pm 18th March – Monthly Dog Walk @Coate Water – meet at 10.30am APRIL 1st April – Charity Fete, Brockhurst Dome, Swindon 10am – 3pm 29th April – Highworth May Day, 10am – 4pm 29th April – Monthly Dog Walk @ Coate Water.

Meet at 10.30am

Please visit www.sndogs.uk for the full list of events

Zurich Technical Operations Division and Zurich’s Community Trust (Swindon) who raised £2,299

DOG OF THE MONTH

SHEARER

Sirva (Kembry Park) – who raised £550 Carpeo (Old Town) – who raised £2,000 We would also like to say Thank You to Haydon Wick FC who also raised £200 and have been promoting SNDogs on their Team Shirts and to everyone who donated to SNDogs over the past year.

Big Yellow Self Storage in Drakes Way who are an official drop off point for donations have very kindly donated 40sq ft of much needed storage space for donation/auction items and their event kit.

SHEARER is a Male 13yr old cross breed, he does have some bold patches and a rather large lump, which vets say is just a fatty lump.

He is currently living in a foster home with 2 other dogs and cats. Does anyone have a home he can call his own?

If you can give SHEARER a home please email: sndrescue@gmail.com SNDogs relies entirely on donations - there are many ways you can help SNDogs. Donate via Paypal – swindonsneedydogs@gmail.com or bank transfer to (Co-op) SNDogs Account No. 65622481 sort code 089299.

Back in February we were contacted by Kody Bowlers mum, Kody who attends Commonweal School had heard that SNDogs needed to raise £300 in order to run the Old Town Dog Show on 9th July PAGE 12

SNDogs were invited to attend the Volunteer Recruitment Fair which took place at Swindon’s Central Library. We had lots of people coming to ask about SNDogs – we suspect that SNDogs - Basil and Cooper helped!

We also have an Amazon Wish List – search for Saving Needy Dogs. Visit our website for more info... www.sndogs.uk

Drove Vets Monthly update

Epilepsy - it happens, we can deal with it.

Part 2 - STAY CALM! If your pet has a seizure, stay calm! They will be unconscious and neither in distress nor in pain.

While a fit lasts, do not touch them and certainly do not try to force anything into their mouth as you will get bitten. They cannot swallow their tongue and if they bite their tongue it will look horrible but it will heal. Instead, remove anything lying around nearby that might cause injury. Gently move them by using a blanket it they are in a dangerous place such as at the top of the stairs.

Turn off radios and TV’s and keep their surroundings as dark and as quiet as possible.

Ideally your vet should examine your pet after a fit. It is important that your pet is examined to rule out the more common causes of seizures, such as infectious diseases, liver problems, trauma and tumours. If the fit has lasted for only a few minutes it is better to keep your pet quiet for a while before bringing them into the surgery, so as not to stress them out. If a fit lasts more than five minutes or there are repeated fits then telephone your Vet and ask to be seen immediately. Your Vet may decide to take a blood sample, X-rays and scan your pet. Your Vet may decide to refer them for specialist imaging such as MRI scan or to refer them to a specialist neurologist. Alternatively your vet may decide to simply treat them to make another fit less likely.

Treatment is often started after the second seizure. Unfortunately treatment comes with side-effects, it involves giving tablets every day and it is often life-long. Regular blood samples are needed to check drug levels. Unfortunately, the tablets can take a few weeks to work and for that time, the character of your Pet can change. But they often return to their former selves after a few weeks

and can live a more normal life. Unfortunately, the treatment only reduces the likelihood of another seizure and as the cause is not treated, the drugs do not exclude it from happening again.

“Epilepsy happens. It can be dealt with. It is unlikely that your pet will be cured but most will continue to have seizures if left untreated. The careful use of medication will reduce the frequency of seizures and your pet will be able to lead a healthy and happy life. Your pet will not be worrying about when their next seizure is going to happen and neither should you.”

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Passionate about Pets AND Property!

Often there comes a turning point in someone’s career when their professional and personal lives cross. This happened to Deb Findlow, from Parkers, in January.

“My boyfriend had moved out and my rent had just gone up. I decided it would make sense to downsize, so started house hunting for me, Daisy (my dog), and Bosco, my recently adopted cat.

I looked and looked, but couldn’t find anything suitable accepting pets. It was heart breaking and I suddenly felt trapped in a home I loved, but clearly couldn’t afford.

Then a lovely lady selling her house with us told me she had to give her dog up because her new rental property wouldn’t accept pets. She was devastated. So was I. The sad truth was, she wasn’t the first person and soon it could also be happening to me. I decided enough was enough.”

Sadly SNDogs, Swindon’s dog rescue charity, are contacted between 1 and 5 times every week by people unable to find accommodation with their pets.

According to the National Association of Residential Property Managers, 70% of tenants have some kind of pet.

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With nearly 50% of Britain owning a pet and tenants increasing every year, non-pet friendly landlords are clearly losing out.

Yet ‘No Pets Allowed’ remains a prominent fixture for rental properties.

Deb continues. “I started researching why landlords didn’t allow pets? Often it was because of the smell, dirty carpets, damage, fleas and noise. I began working out how we, as an agent, could tackle those problems on their behalf.

I already knew there were hundreds of tenants out there with pets. Every property we brought to the market had a flood of enquiries ‘does the landlord accept pets?’. I just needed to find landlords. So we came up with an offer.”

And here is the Pet Friendly Rentals offer to Landlords from Parkers: •

Full Pet Referencing – From previous Landlords, Vets, and personally meeting tenants and their pets.

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Regular property checks, including liaising with neighbours to ensure neighbourhood satisfaction!

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Only 12% Full Management Fee!

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Plus all standard Credit Checks and Referencing!

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No Letting Go Swindon & Cotswolds will offer a 20% discounted Inventory/Check In for each new Landlord and Parkers will make a 15% donation to SNDogs!

Surely the genuine passion and goodwill behind this venture will make it a success. Along with landlords, Parkers are also looking to work with local dog walker, pet sitters, vets, groomers and other pet focused companies.

Deb says, “It’s going to be a community effort, where hopefully everyone wins.”

For more information please call Deb on 01793 511 222, email deb.findlow@parkersproperties. co.uk, or visit www.sndogs.uk

Since starting at the beginning of February, Parkers have already secured quality tenants for four new Pet Friendly rentals.

All are getting up to 10% more rent than similar non-pet friendly properties.

For the month of March Parkers and SNDogs have teamed up to also offer the following to new Landlords…

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Reduced Management Fee to 10%!

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CHURCHFIELDS ACADEMY TO CHANGE ITS NAME! Churchfields has been working with Royal Wootton Bassett Academy for over a year and the DFE have now given permission for it to become part of the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust (RWBAT). Parents were informed on Friday 24th February that the school had started the formal stage and consultations have begun with staff to join RWBAT. The school plans to open as Lawn Manor Academy as soon as legalities can be set up.

Sandra Muir Headteacher said ‘we have already experienced benefits from the North Wiltshire Teaching School and sharing good practice between faculties to improve teaching and learning at our school. Our Year 11 pupils have also benefitted from attending a Sixth Form taster day in November and this has prompted some of our pupils making applications to continue their Sixth Form studies at RWBA’.

Sandra added ‘we have invested a lot of time this year forming a new vision for the school of ‘Creating and Inspiring Futures for All’. The vision extends to our staff and pupils and drives all of the improvements that are taking place throughout the school, but with a particular focus on teaching and learning.

We have recently been externally audited and this identified and confirmed the work that the newly formed leadership team and staff are working well to drive standards needed. We look forward to continuing this drive under the new Multi Academy PAGE 16

Trust. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is the only outstanding secondary school in Swindon having had two “Outstanding in every category” Ofsteds in November 2010 and November 2013 we believe they are the right partners for us and for the pupils having supported several schools to improve notably three out of Special Measures to a Good Ofsted rating within 18 months.

‘The school has moved to a different cultural position with the new I LEARN values (Independence, Literacy, Equipment Attitudes, Resilience, Numeracy) weaved through everything that we do. We felt the time was right and we are taking this opportunity to change the name which will embed this culture of change when we join the new Multi Academy Trust.’

school our uniform will remain the same (with a new logo) and parents will not have to purchase new uniform but we will work with parents to phase in the new branding.

George Croxford said ‘our vision will be to inspire future generations of learners and it is hoped that together the schools will strengthen each other, sharing good practice and building capacity for all schools within the MAT. RWBA strives to maximise the potential of each person in its community and to be able to spread this throughout the MAT will mean that each school will become the best of the best. We are committed to continuous improvement and look forward to working with the schools within

Churchfields originally opened as Lawn School in 1964 catering for 11-14 year olds and the name was changed by the original Head Ralph Owen after it was decided that it would become a 11-18 comprehensive. Like the Lawn area the name Lawn School came from the Goddard background, the family lived at Lawn Manor House which was built in 1958 as Swindon House but more recently known as Lawn Manor.

Lawn Manor was bought by the Borough in 1946 and was demolished in 1952.

the MAT. At RWBA we pride ourselves on producing responsible, health conscious, global 21st century citizens who will give to society. We are proud of the very high achievement of our pupils and most stay onto Sixth Form. Many progress to top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. ‘

Sandra added we will be working with Swindon Heritage and Swindon Museum to maximise the opportunities to bring awareness to our new name and the area.

These are exciting times but I wanted to assure parents that although we have plans to change all of the branding for our new

Sandra invited parents to come for a visit during a normal working day for anyone wishing to secure a place at Lawn Manor Academy for their child. You can book an appointment to tour the school with the Headteacher’s PA Tracy Prescott tprescott@ churchfields.org

Further information regarding Multi Academy Trusts is available on the DfE website http://www.education.gov.uk/ academies

15- 18 MARCH

Bernard is hoping to entertain his mistress, Suzy, at his farmhouse for the weekend, having sent his wife, Jacqueline, off to visit her mother. He has arranged for Suzette, a cordon bleu cook to provide the gastronomic delights and his best friend Robert to provide the alibi. What could go wrong? Well, suppose Robert doesn’t know why he was invited, Jacqueline and Robert are secret lovers and she decides to cancel her trip to Mother’s, the cook gets mistaken for the mistress and the mistress can’t cook!

Mix all this together and you have the perfect recipe for an evening of hilarious confusion as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed.

Tickets: £11.00 Concessions: £1.00 off

SUN 19 MARCH Alongside his trusted sidekick Dr Watson and with the able aid of faithful compatriots

Mrs Hudson and Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard, Sherlock Holmes will attempt to re-enact one of his most baffling unsolved cases… Fresh from their sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, join Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in an evening of intrigue, amazement and amusement! Pit your deductive skills against those of the Great Detective as a case unfolds before your very eyes!

Expertly written by Stuart Fortey, there’s everything you might expect from Sherlock Holmes - and more! This is your final chance to catch Holmes and Watson as they embark on their Farewell Tour. Don’t miss it, it’s elementary!

Tickets: £17.00 Concessions: £2.00 off Friends & FOSAC: £2.50 off

SUN 9 APRIL

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

A decade later, the company has expanded from one London residency to being countrywide, running shows and workshops all over the UK from Peebles to Portsmouth, even producing a book on how to write and perform stand-up. The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”

Tickets: £10.00 or 4 Tickets: £37.00

FRI 21 APRIL

Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure like no other and meet a host of outlandish characters including the troublesome twins, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the notorious Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat and of course, the Mad-as-a-bat-Hatter!

Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark energy to their most spectacularly bonkers show to date, as children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity of seeing this classic story brought vividly to life before having the opportunity to meet the characters after the show…why not come dressed up as your favourite? A perfect day out for the entire family, you’d be mad to miss it!

Tickets: £13.00Children: £11.00 Family (2 adult, 2 children): £44.00

Tickets also available from boxoffice@westernplayers.co.uk or call 07575 711522 or visit We Got Tickets

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Ventoux – 2Magpies Theatre Tour De France Story Comes to Old Town Ventoux is the most fearsome mountain encountered on the Tour de France.

It is also the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani – whose drug-fuelled race there in 2000 was the greatest cycling had ever seen. Ventoux charts the parallel lives of these champions who overcame great adversity in tandem, and the mountain that cast them in opposing directions.

Join 2Magpies as they restage the race using breathtaking video accompaniment and a pair of road bikes, asking the question – how far will we go to succeed?

2Magpies Theatre create new and exciting live performance, performed in unique site-responsive locations in Nottingham and beyond.

“The performance is a true Tour de Force” “A piece to be enjoyed by both cycling fans and non-fans in equal measure.”

The Public Reviews ****½ Stars “Touching and elegantly controlled” The Scotsman **** Stars “A devastating study” Broadway Baby **** Stars “You must see this show” Fringe Guru **** Stars

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Cash purchase offers are also available.Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available.

These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we later sold on behalf of the owners for over ÂŁ75,000.

If you have any questions feel free to contact: Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com. For further information see our website www.lockdales.com

A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Tuesday 4th April, 11am to 3pm at The Swindon Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BJ. There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, pens, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/ books & maps, vintage comics, vintage toys, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & antique firearms.

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Robert Buckland Robert visits Swindon Foyer

and Oliver to Swindon Foyer to see first-hand the important work that our team here at Swindon Foyer do on a daily basis.

While it is only a small part of our overall business, Stonewater is immensely proud to provide these services and of the difference they can make to the lives of young people.

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland visited Swindon Foyer on Friday 27 January 2017 along with the Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Cllr David Renard and Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Cllr Oliver Donachie to meet the Foyer’s young residents and take part in a life skills workshop.

Swindon Foyer is set in the heart of Old Town in Swindon and supports some of the most disadvantaged young people in the community. It offers an integrated solution to housing, personal development and the training needs of its young residents.

The foyer is run by Stonewater, one of the UK’s leading social housing providers.

As well as meeting the dedicated staff at the Foyer, Robert met a number of residents, who provided a tour of the building and its facilities. It was an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges young people face and to sit in on a life skills workshop where residents discussed positivity.

Swindon Foyer accommodates 57 young people aged between 16-25 years old. While staying at the Foyer, residents are supported to engage in employment, education and training opportunities, either on their own or as part of a group.

Sue Shirt, Executive Director – Housing at Stonewater said: “It was great to welcome Robert, David

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“I hope Robert, found the visit useful, and that they will continue to take an interest in the issues affecting young people, how Stonewater can help support their ambitions, and that we can work together to provide these vital services in the long term.”

Robert Buckland MP commented: ‘’Set in the heart of Old Town, this local project supports some of the most disadvantaged young people in our community by offering safe and supportive accommodation.

During my visit, I enjoyed meeting with residents and staff and taking part in a life- skills, employment and education coaching workshop.

I learned more about the types of support available to young people, which includes accessing employment, education, training, help with CVs, IT and cooking. ‘’I am glad that we have this facility here in Swindon, which provides vital support to those young and vulnerable people in our community who need it the most.’’

World Cancer Day Robert showed his support for World Cancer Day 2017 at an event held in the House of Commons on the 1st of February.

At the event, Cancer Research UK will be uniting with five other leading UK cancer charities. MPs had the chance to hear from those affected by cancer and see how UK charities are working together to accelerate the progress in the fight against cancer.

World Cancer Day takes place every year on 4th February and unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease.

Currently, 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year, out of which, 4 million people die prematurely (aged 30 to 69 years) World Cancer Day is the ideal opportunity to spread the word and raise the profile of cancer in people’s minds and in the world’s media.

Robert commented: ‘’ Few families have not been touched by cancer, and mine is no exception, which is why I am pleased to support World Cancer Day. ‘’The Government is committed to improving cancer outcomes throughout the UK and recognises that investing in research is vital in order to increase survival rates.

The UK is a world leader in health research and I am pleased that the science budget of £4.7 billion will be protected in real terms in this Parliament. ‘’I welcome the ambitious plans already set out to invest £6.9 billion in the UK’s scientific infrastructure up to 2021 which will mean new equipment, new laboratories and new research institutes.’’

You can find out more about World Cancer Day and pledge your support by visiting http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/donate/ world-cancer-day

Constituency Office 01793 533 393 29b Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4AN robert.buckland.mp@parliament.uk

We put him in the van and my friend took him to the vet to check his chip then got him back to Liam.

Liam was so overwhelmed with the support he received on social media and when he heard about Kody’s cause and wanted to help,” said Janine.

“I wanted to donate something as I was overwhelmed with the support I got on social media. It’s also great that Kody chose to help SN Dogs when he has a fear of dogs!” said Liam who works at Tony Valentine Golf Centre.

11 Year old sponsors SNDogs Old Town Festival Dog Show!

When Kody Bowler, an 11-year-old boy who attends Commonweal School, Swindon, found out that, the Old Town Festival dog show was under threat, as the sponsor had to pull out, he felt he had to do something about it!

Kody with the help of his mum Janine are baking and selling loads of cakes to become probably the first 11 year old in history to sponsor a dog show! Surprising also as Kody has a fear of dogs!

Kody, with help from two of his friends, Amber Cummings, age 11, and Molly-May Alexander, age 12 did the first cake sale today during the school lunch break and have raised £72. There is another cake sale in school tomorrow, so Kody is very close to his target!

“People are so kind, I’m a bit emotional. Kody has a dog phobia he is trying to overcome. I have no idea where it came from. He ran out in front of a car when he was a toddler, to avoid a dog walking along a path, but he didn’t hesitate at being certain he could raise the money for SN Dogs. They’ve invited him on their next big dog walk and I said they can help him overcome his fear at the same time!,” Janine added.

“I wanted to sponsor the dog show as I heard Drove vets had to pull out and that SNDogs needed £300 to pay towards running the festival. I immediately asked my mum if I could run a cake stall and she said yes! I am so excited I love doing projects like this it makes me feel all fizzy inside,” said Kody.

“Kody was very concerned and asked me if we could sell dog themed cakes to raise the £300 needed to fund the dog show’s presence at this much loved family festival. I’ve roped my mum in on the baking too (she’s awesome). Kody couldn’t go to sleep last night chatting about it,” said Janine Bowler.

Following a Facebook post he has already received £50 from a parent who owns Run Swindon, in Wood Street.

Shortly after he was given another £50 from former Commonweal parent Alex Giles who runs Paw-Fit Pet Services.

“Then semi-professional golfer Ian Murray donated £20 after my friend who was moving my piano for me last Friday found his dog, Max, (who ran off when he was walking him in Wroughton on Thursday night).

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“SNDogs would like to say a MASSIVE ‘Thank You’ to Commonweal School student Kody Bower who after hearing that they needed £300 to run the Old Town Dog Show, decided to hold a cake sale at his school to help them raise the money needed. We would also like to say a big Thank You to his mum, Janine who helped collect and deliver lots of the yummy cakes to the school. As a special ‘Thank You’ SNDogs would like to invite Kody to help SNDogs judge one of the dog show classes which takes place on Sunday 9th July,” said Jessie Bascombe who runs SNDogs who do a great rehoming job.

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Fillet of gurnard risotto Gurnard are the ugly sisters of the fish world that always get commented on by customers when I have them on the counter. They come in three types; red, grey and yellow (tubs). They have flat bellies and have wing like fins probably called wings! They don’t grow very big, but boy, are they tasty. Did I mention they were ugly too!

These fish are bottom feeders around our shores. This does not mean that your derrière is at risk skinny dipping at Bournmouth but that they use their wings to stir up food from the seabed. Once a by-catch and used as bait by lobster fishermen they are now sought after by top chefs. Normally a by catch is not a very tasty alternative to overfished species, but with regards to the gurnard it is a very tasty equal and classically used in a bouillabaisse. Watch out as I suspect the gurnard will become as popular as the once cheap monkfish. Unlike the monkfish the gurnard has a soft sweet delicate flavour that will stand on its own. These fish are best filleted and the flesh becomes bright white when cooked.

My favourite recipe is fillet of gurnard risotto. First sweat some shallots in a pan until soft then add a clove or two of garlic. Then stir in the Aborio rice and then add a few glugs of white wine and reduce. Then as with all risottos gradually add the stock (fish stock in this case) until the rice is just soft and creamy. Stir in some cooked peas. Then grill the fillets of gurnard (skin side down) and season. Stir in some cream and fresh parsley to the risotto and grate some parmesan over the top. Finally add the fillets of gurnard to the top of the risotto with a wedge of lemon and serve. Simple yet effective. You can buy a whole gurnard for around a fiver which means it is a good cheap midweek meal or a cracking starter if deep fried with tempura batter.

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A dozen expressions of interest received for running community libraries A total of 12 expressions of interest in community-led library services have been received by Swindon Borough Council following the adoption of the town’s new library strategy.

The Council’s cabinet agreed in December that the Council would support a network of five core libraries throughout the borough including Central, North Swindon, West Swindon, Highworth and Park. The new service also maintains professional library services, while providing support to develop community-led local library services.

Local groups or individuals had until 31 January to submit expressions of interest in the non-core libraries and the Council’s officers are now supporting 12 groups to develop their plans and business cases.

In addition to the work being undertaken on community-led libraries, the Council’s Cabinet earlier this month (8 Feb) agreed to authorise an options appraisal to consider alternative delivery models for the Council’s core library service.

The Council, in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), has already been working with Mutual Ventures, an independent organisation which specialises in developing charitable and public service mutual enterprises, to look at various delivery models for the town’s library service.

This work responds to feedback from last year’s public consultation to look at the best approach of delivering the service.

The delivery models that will be considered include keeping the library service in-house so it continues to be run by the Council, setting up a Local Authority Trading Company wholly owned by the Council with services delivered via a contract, or creating a Public Service Mutual (PSM).

A PSM would be a new organisation that shares ownership of the service between the Council, communities and staff. Library Services would then be delivered via a contract between the Council and the PSM. The final model which will be assessed includes establishing a Joint Venture with an existing library service provider.

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Limited Company, Community Interest Company, Co-operative or Community Benefit Society and whether it should be a social enterprise or charity.

Following last week’s Cabinet meeting, the Council will consult with the DCMS to secure appropriate external expertise and involve local councillors, library users, staff and other stakeholders to help inform the most appropriate approach and recommendations will be brought back to Cabinet on 26 April.

Cllr Mary Martin, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “I am delighted there is such strong interest from a number of groups in keeping our community libraries running.

“We will be working with the groups who have come forward to talk through their plans and ensure their proposals are robust enough to provide a sustainable service.

At the same time, we will be working hard to find the best model for delivering our core service through the options appraisal so those five libraries have an equally sustainable future in the years to come.”

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Angus Macpherson Focus PCC is delighted at another ‘Good’ grading from HMIC for Wiltshire Police

legitimacy.

“I recognise in this report the hard work, commitment and drive that officers, staff and volunteers at all levels give to Wiltshire Police and

“Throughout the year Wiltshire Police is inspected by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), and today it has released the final report following the 2016 inspections.

“As Police and Crime Commissioner, my role is to make sure the people of Wiltshire and Swindon get a first class policing service. Along with feedback from the public and work with partners, HMIC inspections and reports help me hold Chief Constable and Wiltshire Police to account.

The reports are a guide to how well the Force is doing.

“The report released today focusses on the effectiveness of the Force, assessing how good Wiltshire Police is at a whole range of policing activity, from keeping people safe to tackling serious and organised crime.

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I see a police force that is continuously striving to improve. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all at Wiltshire Police for all the hard work that has contributed to this positive result. I also pay tribute to the Chief Constable and his senior team for their continued strong direction and leadership of the Force.

“The report acknowledges that Wiltshire Police understands the diverse communities it serves, that it works well with partners and shares information appropriately when required. Wiltshire Police are good at preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, good at investigating crime and good at supporting the most vulnerable in our communities.

“This inspection took place as the Force piloted the new operational policing model (which they saw was working well) and even in this period of change, HMIC saw few areas for improvement across the whole force.

“Our results are towards the top in the national picture, which, considering Wiltshire is a seriously under

funded Force (with very few receiving less than we do) is a brilliant achievement.

“There will always be areas for Wiltshire Police to focus on and improve further, but I am pleased that the Force has addressed the areas that were identified for improvement following last year’s inspection, and I am confident they will do the same with those areas identified this time.

“The overwhelming thrust of the report is very positive for the force and positive for those of us lucky enough to live in Wiltshire and Swindon.”

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