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August 15, 2008
Swindon Old Town Library is saved - -for the time being
Good news from Shirley Burnham. --
"We were very fortunate that Councillors did listen to our concerns and gave the library a reprieve, to be reviewed in April 2009. We have been told to "use it, or lose it" so are working to raise its profile in the community and encourage more people in. Attendance is now a lot better than before and we are cautiously optimistic for the future. See what we've been doing, by looking at our website (using Internet Explorer) on www.friendsofoldtownlibrary.co.uk
Thank you to all those who continue to give us their sterling support."
Congratulations to you and all your friends and allies-- really well done. Shirley, I used to be the warehouse cat at a large book distribution warehouse in Swindon (W*S)-- I'm sure that all the people there would visit the library if you asked them for support.
Posted by Perkins at August 15, 2008 9:55 AM
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Once again Old Town Library, Swindon, is earmarked for closure -- unless it is manned by volunteers, on the 'Dorset model'. I understand that, in spite of a decision that is supposed to be made in February, individual councillors are canvassing for volunteers already. Strange but true.
Please find out why we are mounting a second campaign and launching another petition, by following the links to Save Old Town Library Campaign on www.friendsofoldtownlibrary.co.uk (best viewed in Explorer).
I'd be glad of your comments about what you see there and whether you think the struggle is worth going through all over again.
Shirley Burnham
Posted by: Shirley Burnham at December 14, 2008 5:02 PM