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Family Funeral Service Opens in Covingham

5:08pm Friday 16th November 2012

G & L Evans Family Funeral Services from Faringdon, Higghworth and Wroughton have opened new premises at 4 Covingham Square. In what can only be described as unbelievable the family firm's buiders converted the cafe into a beautiful and tranquil funeral home with two chapels of rest in just 17 days. Geoff and Lesley are rightfully very proud of their achievment. Geoff Evans told us that where we differ from other funeral directors is that all of our offices have a private chapel of rest, we do not use "Hubs" we have an "Open Door Policy" where anyone can call in and have a tour of our premises. Geoff can be contacted on 01793 526999 Based on information supplied by .

New music classes for preschool children

5:14pm Thursday 8th November 2012

MUSIC WITH MUMMY Or DADDY, GRANDPARENT, OR OTHER IMPORTANT PERSON For children aged up to 3 years of age FREE TASTER SESSION, TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC THEME.(Bring a cuddly toy and a small rug or blanket!) Thursday November 8th 10.30 – 11.15 am Queen’s Drive Methodist Church Followed by a six-week course at Lawn community centre on Monday mornings, starting on Nov 12th.

Swindon Support

Swindon Support

9:33am Thursday 10th February 2011

Swindon Foggy's The Swindon Fibromyalgia Support Group (established 29th June 2010) Working with Fibromyalgia Association UK (FMA) registered charity number 1042582 and UK Fibromyalgia.

A reminder to all Covingham and Nythe residents

2:32pm Wednesday 19th January 2011

Your local councillors are always on hand for help and advice on any local issue or concern. Contact details are as follows:

Cllr Dale Heenan signs up for Midnight Ridgeway Walk with the Swindon Therapy Centre

Cllr Dale Heenan taking part in the 2008 Swimathon for Marie Curie Cancer Care

8:28pm Tuesday 21st April 2009

I have signed up for the 'Midnight Ridgeway Walk' - a 20 mile hike through the night to help raise money for an excellent local charity. It starts at Avebury and finishes at Bishopstone!

Report a problem to your Councillor Online

Dale Heenan, Councillor for Covingham & Nythe

7:54pm Saturday 18th April 2009

A "Report a Problem" map will make it even easier for local residents to let their Conservative Councillors know about the problems and concerns they have. Residents can ring, email or report their problems online with the Conservatives!

Talk of Covingham Library Closure is utter nonsense, says local Councillor

Cllr Dale Heenan with some of the books he donated to Covingham Library

8:47pm Thursday 19th March 2009

Cllr Dale Heenan "I have been contacted by several local residents about news that Swindon Borough Council considered closing Covingham Library, along with 8 other Libraries to save money.

08/02/09 - Heavy Rain predicted, warning over Snow Melt water

Cllr Dale Heenan in Covingham

3:17pm Sunday 8th February 2009

Cllr Dale Heenan "I have just heard from Deputy Leader of the Council, Fionuala Foley, that a Heavy Rain warning that has been issued for Covingham and Nythe.

Information on Salt Grit Bins

Cllr Dale Heenan in Covingham

7:07pm Friday 6th February 2009

Several residents and Covingham Parish have ask me the very topical question about the Salt/Grit bins that are dotted around Swindon, and why every street doesn't have one?

New Year Cheer for Covingham residents on A419 Sound Barrier

8:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Councillor's chase the Highways Agency on action for the Covingham A419 Sound Barriers, and the project has been given the go ahead!

Flood Warning Scheme

Cllr Dale Heenan near Dorcan Brook

11:47pm Thursday 11th December 2008

Environment Agency offer residents chance to sign up to a Flood Warning Service and receive updates by phone, text message, fax, email or pager when a warning is issued.

Update from Environment Agency Flood Warning Duty Officer

7:04pm Monday 10th November 2008

Cllr Dale Heenan "The Thames Region, West Area Flood Warning Duty Officer this week has included local Councillors and Covingham Parish on their notification emails. This is a sign of the improving communications that failed so much in July last year.

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