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Toothill looses helper Bar members get together

Toothill's lunch club could close chairperson June Lawton. "A
down unless somebody comes social services grant makes it
forward to organise it. possible for the organiser to be
The club provides a hot mid- paid and there is a team of help-
day meal for up to 50 pensioners ers to make sure the pensioners
on Wednesdays at Toothill get a good lunch."
Community Centre. Over the The teenagers who use the
last two years it has been organ- youth room appreciate what Jock
ised by Euphemia "Jock" Phil- has done. "She's has helped the
lips, but for the last six months people of Toothill and looked
she has been travelling from after us," said Mark Hull.
Stroud. "Jock's done a lot for us kids,"
She has also run the youth said club regular Nicky Sullivan.
room in the centre on three eve- "She's always been ready to help
nings a week and the strain of the us. I'll remember her for giving
commitment is becoming a bur- me a surprise eighteenth birth-
den upon her. day party. oan and Bill Reid at their community wedding reception with
"Jock has done a wonderful job Anybody who could organise centre chairperson June Lawton
for Toothill people and we're the lunch club should contact Romance was in the September An evening reception was put
keen to keep her good work the community centre on air at Toothill Community on by members of the club ar-
going," said community centre 614492. Centre when two retired mem- ranged by June Owen and centre
bers of the bar club decided to get chairperson June Lawton.
Jock Phillips with some of the regulars at Toothill Communty Centre's married. And after a whirlwind
youth room
courtship of six weeks, Joan Hil-
lard and Bill Reid tied the knot Sunday Bingo
for the second time around on 7th
October at Swindon Registry Its eyes down every Sunday
Office. evening at Toothill Community
"We had sort of known each Centre Bingo.
other for two years, but it took They closed down for a few
her by surprise when I asked weeks in September as there was
her," said Bill. nobody to run the sessions.
Joan agreed that she was taken However, after an appeal in The
aback. "I was surprised but it Link, a caller was found in John
didn't last long; he's a fine gentle- Hogton from Westlea, and club
man." members decided to take turns in
running things on the night.
Toothill Cubs Bingo takes place between
need adult help 7.30p.m. and 9.30p.m. and costs
20p for entrance and 30p a book,
Elaine Benson writes: plus 'lOp for four flyers. There is
Hello, I'm Akela of theist Tooth- a break for refreshments includ-
RALPH PALMER PHARMACY ill (Actaeon) Cub Scout Pack ing soft drinks, tea and hot dogs.
which meets at Toothill Church Between 25 and 50 people at-
Ralph Palmer, M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist
on Thursday evenings between tend and there is room for more.
3, Deerhurst Way, Toothill 6p.m. and 730p.m. All the takings during the session
Hours of Opening: Mon—Fri. 9a.m. - 1p.m.; 2p.m. —6p.m. We are a pack of up to 24 boys are paid out in prizes.
Sat. 9a.m. - 12 noon and we are urgently in need of an "I came along for something to
assistant to help us each week. do on a Sunday and didn't know
Telephone: 512063
At the moment I run the pack a soul at first," said John Hogton.
on my own, but this is not an "Now I know everybody; its a
West Swindon's annual bonfire night ideal situation and cannot con- good evening out."
party at Toothill Farm, Bodiam Drive tinue. If you can spare a couple of Club member Mary Brookes
hours each week, please contact agreed. "There's a nice, friendly
Friday 4th November at 6p.m. me on Swindon 22168 any eve- atmosphere here. We're the only
ning. I look forward to hearing evening Bingo session in the
"A Community Event for from you. area; newcomers will enjoy it."
the whole family" Bingo fans, 1. to r., June Wainwright, John Hogton, Murial Griffin, Phyllis Bakaj
Quality Fireworks, Sparklers for the children, Refreshments,
Live entertainment at Toothill Youth club from Bardiche.
If
Get ready for Bonfire night at
A Guy Making Workshop on Monday 31st
October, 11a.m. onwards in the
Toothill Youth Club building,
Toothill Farm, Bodiam Drive.
Anybody of any age can come and make Guys for
burning with Mel Jones of the Joliffe Studio,
Swindon's community effigy specialist