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UK’s “most affordable SUV”, Dacia Duster, becomes one of country’s least depreciating new cars

12:04pm Tuesday 5th February 2013

4th February 2013 800 words UK’s “most affordable SUV”, Dacia Duster, becomes one of country’s least depreciating new cars Depreciation on Duster over 3 years/60,000 miles up to £3,260 less than pricier SUV rivals Set to retain up to 34% of its value after 3 years/60,000 miles according to CAP, just 2% shy of rivals costing thousands more Duster’s picked up a five-month waiting list already for Access versions Ever thought that buying a car with a headline-grabbing price tag only made sense in the short term? Then think again.

Shaw FC Cubs 9's looking for new players

11:33am Friday 26th October 2012

Shaw FC Cubs u9's are looking for new players. They play in North Wilts Division 4 and train at Lydiard Park Academy on Friday evenings with match on most Sundays. If boys or girls in currect year 4 are interested in joining, then please contact Simon Daykin via the Shawfc.com website.

Confusing Signs

Confusing Signs

5:36pm Wednesday 11th April 2012

A sign on the underpass points turn right opposite side of underpass sign on Footpath points straight on, which is back under the underpass follow the signs and you go forward and then back.

Link Centre Open Wednesday

1:14pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

The Link Centre is open on Wednesday for the Swindon Wildcats v Slough Jets, face off 19:45 Kids Go Free game.

Link Centre Open Wednesday

1:14pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

The Link Centre is open on Wednesday for the Swindon Wildcats v Slough Jets, face off 19:45 Kids Go Free game.

Toothill Primary School Christmas Fayre

9:22am Tuesday 8th November 2011

Toothill Primary School are looking for local craft makers who would like a stall at the Christmas Fayre on the 2nd December at 3pm. Anyone interested in having a stall to sell their craft should contact the school office as soon as possible (01793 497250). Come on show off your skills and make some money at the same time.

Brunel Brass Steam To Victory

Brunel Brass Steam To Victory

10:53am Monday 10th October 2011

Brunel Brass under the inspirational John Winterflood, claim their second National title in three years courtesy of a quality ensemble performance that was enhanced by some wonderfully mature, intelligent solo contributions from solo cornet Matthew Walton, and winner of the soloist award Paul Richards for his outstanding soprano work.

Swindon Sewing Club

Swindon Sewing Club

10:04am Thursday 22nd September 2011

A local group of people who want to sew and help others to learn to sew, we are using our local comminuty centre to provide somewhere for people to come together and share there skills, we have spare sewing machines for people to use, as well as a large cutting area, and pressing station, we've started a Pattern Bank so people can have access to sewing patterns without the costs involved. We're always looking for new members with an interest in sewing Based on information supplied by Mike Bateman.

Swindon Sewing Club

West Swindon Sewing Club

4:42pm Monday 11th July 2011

The next meeting will be on Saturday 16th July at Freshbrook Community Centre, Worsley Road, Freshbrook SN5 8LY 1 -3pm.

Swindon Sewing Club

West Swindon Sewing Club

9:03am Monday 20th June 2011

The Next Sewing Club meeting will be on Saturday 2nd July at Freshbrook Community Center 12.30 - 3pm.

West Swindon Sewing Club

West Swindon Sewing Club

9:50am Thursday 9th June 2011

Saturday 18th June 2011 1-3pm at Freshbrook Community Centre, will the the first meeting for the West Swindon Sewing club. Open to everyone whether your a newbie, or experienced sewer.

A musical table top sale!

4:46pm Wednesday 4th May 2011

We are an up and coming barbershop chorus based in Rangeworthy, near Bristol Being from Swindon I am trying to fundraise for the chorus and have organised a table top/craft sale on 4th June at 1pm in Hook Village Hall To make this event successful, we'd love people to book tables, we've had some takers so far but for a table people can contact me. It's a bargain at only £7 a table!

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