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December 14, 2008
Swindon libraries and 'The Dorset Model'
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 Perkins at December 14, 2008 8:40 PM
Comments
From the figures reported by Swindon Council there is absolutely no need for them to close libraries, nor any excuse why this library should have such short hours as it does.
This looks simply like odd management of the budget. I should be very happy, if asked, to show why and what can be done to avoid the action proposed.
'The Dorset model' is not an appropriate description of what to do in Swindon.
Posted by: Tim Coates at December 15, 2008 7:13 AM
Dear Tim Coates
Please send an e-mail to our campaign address: saveoldtownlibrary@live.co.uk, to show what can be done to avoid the action proposed. Please indicate whether any or all of your suggestions can be put on our website or reported in the local Press.
Many thanks:
Shirley Burnham
Posted by: Shirley Bunrham at December 16, 2008 6:51 AM
Please, Tim, tell me what can be done !!
Shirley Burnham
Posted by: Shirley Burnham at December 16, 2008 9:23 AM
Shirley, I've sent an email to the address you gave me
Tim
Posted by: Tim Coates at December 16, 2008 6:50 PM
Many thanks indeed. I have received your message and replied to you.
Shirley Burnham
Posted by: Shirley Burnham at December 17, 2008 4:46 AM