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BROKEN Checkouts from The Link

One of the most abiding complaints about self-servii
to check out - and if you r storese concerns the length of time It takes
ecognise this problem, you'll at least be reassured to know that Carrefour
have Installed 27 checkouts -
'ROMISEI A difference you will note, too, Is that there are no Impulse• purchase Items - no packets of sweets
or razor blades or magazines - around them Checkouts are for c
efficiently as Possible hecking-out, as quickly and
Parents who have shopped at Carrefour recently will have been sThocked by he
trays of sweets at the checkout tills. Remember"the publicity this time last
year that Carrefour would not put this temptation to children and therefore
make shopping less of a hassle for parents. It's difficult enough to unpack
the trolley, pack the shopping bags and pay the bill without background screams
and demands from the kids "I want...". If you agree why not complain to the
desk at the entrance of the store. We've heard that many have already, but
the louder the compl aint the more likely something will be done.
APOLOGIES FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
People who have arrived in the area since the beginning of September will not
have received a visit from the "Arrivals Officer" or even a booklet about the
area. Please accept the apologies of the Borough of Thamesdown, Community
Development Department. The person responsible for doing this has left and
has not yet been replaced. If you would like a booklet containing information
about Doctors, Schools, Playgroups, Churches, Community Groups, etc., plus
mans and bus timetables, please telephone 26161 ext. 3 1 9 1.

XMAS BAZAARS

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All members and their rents are asked to co
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR : In aid of the Roman
to a General Meeting of the club on Friday 12th
Catholic Church Building Fund at Toothil
November, 7.30pm at the Sunshine Room. You
School, STOKESAY DRIVE on Sat. 27th
attendance is essential and will ensure the con
November, 2 - 4 pm. The stalls will
tinued running of the Youth Club by the forma
include Fancy Goods, Cakes, Toys, Plants,
Home Produce and plenty more. Father-- tion of a committee to spread the load of runnin
Christmas will be there for the children and administering the club. If a committee is
too. Come alon g and bring the children. not formed and some help is not forthcoming,
the club will cease to exist
RAINBOW PLAYGROUP
CA RB OOT SALE
are holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday
The weather was against us on Octobe
20th November, 2 - 4 pm. in the Community
2nd, but despite this there was a go
Room, Freshbrook School. Home-made
turnout at the Toothill Farm for the
produce, Games, Jumble, etc. All welcome.
Carboot Sale. 30 cars turned up, so
made a good profit, most covered the
Freshbrook Mother & Toddlers Group are
costs and the others were philosphic
holding a bazaar on Saturday 4th December
The majority said they would try it
at the Freshbrook Community Centre at 2pm
again and The Link raised £65 toward
Admission 5p. Refreshments available. running costs. Look out for details
Tombola, Home-made cakes, Home-made Soft of the net ,.ink Carboot Sale in the
Toys, Guess the weight of Xmas. Cake, spring.
Plants, Lucky Dip, White Elephant etc..
To the person who bought the Electrolux uprig
vacuum cleaner at the Link CAR BOOT SALE...
Freshbrook Footballers Christmas Fair
there is a part missing! If you want it, please
Saturday 27th November in Freshbrook ring Crudwell 206 to arrange delivery.
Community Centre, 2 pm. Donations of
home-made produce, good clothing, plants .Womens I n st itut
toys, books; unwanted gifts wanted -
Come and have a cup of coffee and enjoy a
please contact Ann Tulley on 872787.
demonstration of some new and some tradition
A BIG thank you to all who came to our ideas for Christmas cookery by Mrs Stella Mi
Jumble Sale in September. We took £72 at the Community Room, Toothill School at
which will help the Freshbrook Athletic 7.30 pm Wednesday 24th Nov. Free Admission.
Football Club for youngsters. We now
For more details of this, and similar future
have 24 players aged 10-14 but would
meetings, featuring a variety of topics to
welcome more. Training each Sunday
interest the woman of today - ring the count
1 0.45 am. meet outside the Community
secretary, Wilthsire Federation of Womens
Centre.
Institutes - Devizes 2338.