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CHURCH NEWS Councillor News

Councillors Richard Midwinter, Len Hobbs & Mike Mann will
'hank you, Link, for your greetings! Now that we have
be holding surgeries on the following dates:
oved in and the dust is settling, I'm looking forward to
October 2nd-Westlea Community Centre llam-12
etting to know folk in this parish of the Lydiards-a good
November 6th-Freshbrook Community Centre llam-12
xample of "Ancient and Modern-revised". If you want to
et hold of me, phone 770217 or come out to Millicent. The
Don't forget, everyone is invited to come along to any of
ectory is right at the end of The Butts.
our surgeries to discuss problems in complete confidence,
or perhaps you would like advice on matters such as rent &
John Flory, Rector
rate rebates. If we are unable to help, we may be able
MID WEEK HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES
put you in touch with someone who can.
he mid-week holy communion service will begin again on
Councillor Andy Blunt can be contacted at 22
ednesday 15th September at 10am in All Saints Church,
Ch_al^ rove Fieid,_Fre_hbrook. — Tel: 695719_
ydiard Millicent. We know that a number of people will
elcome the re-introduction of this service which will con COUNCIL TENANTS
inue to be held every t hird Wednesda y of the month.
Under the 1980 Housing Act, council tenants are entitled
ohn Flory would like to hear from any sick or disabled
to wider powers of consultation with their Councils and
arishioners from Lydiard Millicent, Lydiard Tregoze, Toot
therefore a suitable method of communication between
ill, Freshbrook or Westlea who would like to receive holy
tenants and Thamesdown must be found. Thamesdown Council's
ommunion at their own home on the Wednesday that it is
Housing Committee are holding a series of meetings with
elebrated at All Saints.
tenants on each of the estates so that they can suggest
HARVEST FESTIVAL AT ALL SAINTS ideas for consideration. A meeting for tenants in Toothill
11 Saints Lydiard Millicent will be celebrating their and Freshbrook is being arranged for November. A letter
arvest festival at their 9.15am and 6.30pm services on will be sent to tenants soon giving full details. If you
have and queries contact Cllr -Midwint_ron 43791. - _
unday, September 26th. The harvest supper will be held
n Friday, September 24th in the Village Hall. Why not
DANCE
ake a note of these dates in your diary and show, by your
upport, that you really have a lot to be thankful about.
Freshbrook Village Group are holding a dance on 25th
0th the festival and the supper will provide occasions for
September - 8-12 p.m. Tickets £2.00 including buffet
11 the parishes to meet and give thanks together.
Tickets available _ tel . 40724 _ 694973: nd Freshway^ Stores
TOOTHILL JUNIOR CHURCH SERVICES
s from September 10th the Toothill Junior Church will meet
n Friday evenings instead of on Sunday mornings. The club
s open to all children from the age of 5 years and will
eet at the following times:
5.30-6.30pm 5 to 7 years olds ladies disco keep fit
6.30-7.30pm 8 tol2 years olds.
The enjoyable way to keep fit for all ages.
weekly subscription of 10p will be charged. If your
Classes every Wednesday in foothill Temporary
hild is interested bring them along to the church. m
Community Centre ( opp.Dbctors)6.30-8p and on
FAMILY SERVICE AT ST. MARY'S Room at Freshbrook
Tuesdays in the Community
short simple service specially designed for parents with School. £1 per class. Contact Fi ona on 82360 9.
mall children is held on the first Sunday of every month
DEBORAH
t Lydiard Tregoze Church in Lydiard Park at 10am.
FRESHBROOK CHURCH SERVICES The full range of hair care in your own home. Regular
reshbrook Church at present meets for a Family Service at customers welcome. Special rates for O.A.P.'s
0.30am on the 3rd Sunday of each month in Freshbrook Comm- Ring for an appointment before 8.45 a.m. or after
nity Centrez The service is non-denominational and very 6.5 p.m. - Swindon 872262
nformal and there is a creche for babies and toddlers from
alfway through. Sunday School is at loam on all other Sun SOS
ays in the month. For details of Sunday Evening House The Toothill Lunch Club for senior citizens are urgently
ommunions and Friday fellowship meetings, phone Brenda in need or volunteers on Wednesdays - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. to
ilson on 486663. help with preparing a mea].. Anyone interested please
contact Mrs. B. Wootton, 64, Luddesdown Road, Toothill or
FRESHROOK LADIES FELLOWSHIP
ring Swindon 692246
eets in houses oi, Wednesdays. At present we have a
orning and an afternoon group with a joint meeting once a
onth. Babies and Toddlers welcome. Coffee and Tea
HARVEST FESTIVAL AT TOOTHILL CHURCH
•
, ovided. Contact Brenda Wilson on 486663. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19th
10.45am Parade Service, 6.30pm Evening Worship: Praise &
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Thanksgiving. All Welcome-creche for young children
u are invited to a Fellowship evening held biweekly at
HALF DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING
Yarmouth Close, Toothill. We have a time of praise,
On the second saturday of each month between 1-5pm
ayer and bible study and the next meetings will be held
Christians meet together to pray for the spiritual needs
23rd Sept.,7th and 21st Oct. Further details from
of West Swindon. Contact Edward Glennie 872578 or Paul
ul Manook on 872373.
Manook 872373.