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SCALES AID EAST WEST
The first fundraising event to
provide every Health Visitor in RELATIONS
West Swindon with a set of por- The Swindon Branch of the British-
table electronic scales has suc- Soviet Friendship Society have chosen
ceeded in raising nearly enough the Link Arts Theatre for a film show
money for two units. and social evening to commemorate
At present there are nine the founding of the Soviet Union.
Health Visitors but only three Admission is free, the theatre bar
will be open, and a speaker has been
portable scales to go round. invited from the Soviet Embassy.
Debbie Griffiths and other mem- The date: Saturday November 7th
bers of Shaw Parent & Toddler at 7p. m. All are welcome to see films
Group are behind the idea and about the people of the USSR, its
hope that other community or- Transport, International co-operation
ganisatioi in West Swindon will in Space and Industry and the famous
join them in raising enough Georgian Folk Dancers.
money. Seventeen under-threes Health visitor Sue York looks on as Suzanne Grier puts James, 5 For more information Contact Alan
took part in a sponsored slide months, on the portable scales at Upper Shaw Farm Centre baby clinic. Winmill, telephone 875129.
and managed to raise £208. Steve Shaw project can bring results, lllllIIlIlltllIIlllllllllllllllllllIIllllllIllIlIllllllllll
Dorling, 2, from Maxey Close, "Wouldn't it be good if every SAVE PAPER FOR CHARITY Get your Christmas Bargains
Shaw had some major financial Health Visitor could weigh babies A skip will be available at Toothill at the Link Centre charity
backers and raised £56 from his every time they visit a home," Village Centre rear car park all day market on Saturday 28th
efforts. The group also secured said Debbie. "We've set the idea on 7th November for deposits
paper for re-cycling. November, 10 a.m. —2 p.m.,
support from Renault and the in motion; Upper Shaw Farm
Allied Dunbar Chritable Trust Playgroup and Wigwams at the Proceeds to local playgroups— in the Malt.
save now!
and expect a further £90 to add Link Centre are also holding lllllllllllllllIlllIlllllIIIllIllIlllllllllllIllIlllllllIl
to their total. sponsored slides and the Link A NEW YEAR OF COURSES STARTS
If babies can be weighed more 3-5 Playgroup are making a
often, closer monitoring of their contribution from their recent by Rod Kensett, Adult & Community Tutor
development can take place. sponsored swim. Each set of A large programme of Adult VHS video suite or sound record-
Parents can take children to the scales costs about £200 so there's Education courses started at the ing equipment. Please phone me
four clinics listed on the refer- a way to go. end of September. Apologies to if you are interested.
ence page of The Link, but not Sponsor forms can be provided those of you unable to get into
Help?
all do, and they are often the and a slide can be lent to any the GCSE, Wordprocesing and
ones who need to be seen more community group which wants to Information Technology courses. In the course of enrolment we
often by Health Visitors. Debbie participate in Scales Aid by con- There are still some places on the dealt with a large number of en-
Griffiths is convinced that the tacting Julia Morris on 875968. daytime Maths - both GCSE quiries about Education - to do
and Return to Learn - and with courses locally, at New
English, but very few on the College, Swindon College and
evening courses. Further places retraining - all sorts. Very often
will be available on Wordproces- we were able to point enquiries
Chapel Towse Ltd. sing courses after Christmas but in the right direction or make
Insurance Consultants apply soon, they are already introductions. If it helps, ask.
going fast!
Many of the non-exam courses Something at the Weekend
are also full but it's always worth As you saw from last month's
If you own a car or house you need enquiring because a place may Link, this year we have attempted
be available and, in any case, a whole programme of weekend
insurance. your interest will be recorded and, courses. Full information in a
as soon as is possible, another special 'Weekend and Day
course will be organised. Un- Course' brochure is available
We would be pleased to discuss fortunately, with exam courses, from the West Swindon Library
the fees for which are subsidised or Greendown.
your insurance requirements either by the County Council, further
Computer Club
courses can only happen the fol-
for Personal Insurance or for lowing year assuming the County Applications and enquiries are
Council make more money avail- invited for a Friday evening
Commercial Business Insurances. able. All other courses can be Computer Club. If you are inter-
duplicated if the accommodation ested telephone me for further
Our advice, like our quotations, is an equipment are available and a details.
competent teacher can be found.
Greendown Theatre Group
free and you may be sure will be Use of Facilities
If you want to make use of the A Junior (6-8 p.m.) and Senior
competitive. facilities at Greendown there are (8-10 p.m.) Drama Group is
a number of ways of doing so. flourishing at Greendown on
You may join a class or by being Thursday evenings.
Do not delay! It could be too late. a Community Association mem-
Opportunities both in front
ber either join one of our clubs or and behind the scenes.
Full information from Jules
make use of the facilities as an
For a fast friendly and reliable individual. Recently we held a Dowling on 874224.
weekend familiarisation course
service ring Swindon 37434. for people wishing to use our Further details, or to offer ideas
workshops and hope soon to be or suggestions, please contact
CONTRACF HOUSE BRAMBLE ROAD SWINDON SN2 SDS able to offer the same for those me at Greendown Community
of you interested in using our School. Tel: 871413.