Magic Roundabout is spruced up by joker
SWINDON’S most famous roundabout started to resemble a Christmas pantomime. Council leader Rod Bluh’s Christmas tree dream is proving problematic after an aborted first attempt to put up the tree at the Magic Roundabout and jibes from Coun Derique “Scrooge” Montaut. Now residents are getting in on the act as one mystery festive joker planted a miniature Christmas tree in the middle of the roundabout , 12th December 2008. To see the proper tree finally sited, move mouse over image to the left

Swindon's Magic Roundabout tree
Finally Swindon's famous drivers haven The Magic Roundabout gets its festive Christmas tree erected and lights turned on. Pictured at night, showing the busy traffic light trails supporting the spruced up tree lights. The 49ft tree has sparked controversy ever since council leader Rod Bluh announced the plan to erect it. Council leader Rod Bluh said he is standing by his decision to bring some festive cheer to the town’s landmark roundabout.

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