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Winter is on the Way Could you write a
Age Concern calls for help
story for Christmas?
It's a gloomy thought but it is not too many
weeks till winter will be here and who knows
hows cold it may be. Age Concern Th- We're asking you to have a go!
amesdown is preparing for the cold weather
and has just published its 'GUIDE TO WIN- The Link in association with The closing date is 5th November.
TER PROBLEMS' again. Writer's Cramp, West Swindon's Entries should be sent to 13,
The handy pocket-sized leaflet is aimed at writers group and the West Swin- Castle Dore, Freshbrook.
professional and voluntary workers and don Library is running a great story The judges will be Linda Black, West
gives basic information about hypothermia writing competition. There are Swindon's Librarian, Mel Jones of
and how to help older people keep warm. It prizes to be won In three categories the Jolilfe Studios and Martha Parry,
is a joint production with Age Concern Wilt- and the best will be published in The Community Activities Officer at the
shire.
"Even in a mild winter, elderly people can Link. All will be typed up and dis- Link Centre. Their decision will be
be at risk from cold conditions," said Age played in West Swindon's Library. final and no correspondence will be
Concern Thamesdown Director, Jo Osorio. With the season of good will in entered into.
"Helping to make sure that risk is reduced is mind, we are asking you to write a
a job we take seriously; but to do it properly, story of 600 words with Christmas as Please ensure that your name and
we always need more help". its main theme. address are clearly stated and the
Donations to Age Concern's 'Cold Crisis We are very keen to receive entries age category entered is specified on
Fund' can be made to them at 14 Milton from people who might never con- your entry.
Road, Swindon.
Anyone interested in helping Age Con- sider writing a story. Have ago! We The Prizes:
cern Thamesdown to 'warm up winter' as a also have a 5 to 7s category and we 5 - 7 years
To be donated by Bluebird Toys Ltd.
volunteer should call them on Swindon ask them just to write a short piece 1st
Choice of a book to the value of5
692166. and draw a picture. 2nd
donated by Toymates Party Plan.
8 - 14 years
Its Lambing Time Again Youth Annual Meeting 1St
£5 voucher donated by Sherratt &
Hughes bookshop.
Lambs are normally associated with spring, West Swindon's Youth Resources Committee 2nd
Choice of a book to the value of5
but at Southleaze Farm, two flocks of sheep holds its Annual Meeting on Monday 24th donated by Toymates Party Plan.
keep production going throughout the year. October, 7.30p.m. at Toothill Farm, Bodiam Over 15 years
There's an open day on Sunday 2nd Octo- Drive. The Committee is responsible for the 1st
£10 voucher donated by Sherratt &
ber, 11a.m. - 4p.m. when visitors may see management of a detached youth worker at Hughes bookshop.
lambs being born. Southlea7P is reached by present based in Toothill. 2nd A 'Coffee Table' book donated by Book
a small road next to Sandfords DIY. •Youth & Youth Workers - Pages 18 & 19. I Club Associates.
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We require a lively energetic assistant to work 37 hours per week
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offer you real job satisfaction in your local library which is at the
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You will be taught to use the latest computerised library systems.
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