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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 19
Wide variety of community Money Saving Card

work by the west team This month sees the launch of a Rachel, builders of extensions,
new way of saving money with porches and walls, Crisco Car-
The team is led by Roger Ogle Laurence Yeoman has worked Swindon businesses. It is called pets in Fleet Street, Express
and Laurence Yeoman who in Swindon for several years. He the Swindon Saver Card. Photo Lab at the Brunel Centre
share the job of Community has worked in West Swindon Several local companies have for all film developing, I.D. Elec-
Development Officer/Team since last November and is put the card together at their trical for all domestic require-
Leader. responsible for the Neighbour- own expense with solicitors sell- ments, P.W. Glass & Glazing for
Roger has worked in West hood Worker in Toothill and for ing houses Phelps & Lawrence in all glazing repairs, Unigate Dair-
Swindon since early 1979 and contact with community groups Commercial Road as the main ies and the Peking House Chi-
was responsible for community in Freshbrook and Westlea. sponsors. nese Takeaway, one of the finest
work across the western expan- He has been working with a The card is valid indefinitely in Swindon.
sion until December last year group of people in Westlea who and will offer prompt and cour- If for any reason you have not
when he went part-time with want to create a stronger feeling teous attention as well as a real received your Saver Card, please
Thamesdown, so that he would of community identity for their saving in most cases from com- call in at the offices of Phelps &
have more time to publish The area. panies such as Swindon Toyota, Lawrence, 119- 120 Commercial
Link magazine. He is also involved in the for- Christie & Plumb Insurance and Road, Swindon where they will
He is responsible for the team mation of a local management Mortgage Consultants, Black- be only to pleased to present you
members based at the Link committee at the West Swindon fords Fencing and Turfing, P.J. with one.
Centre, the Arrivals Officer and Family Project.
community work in the newer Recently he has been spending
parts of West Swindon at Shaw a lot of time writing grant appli- Swindon Saver Card
and Roughmoor/Sparcells. He cations and attracting resources
is also concerned with the needs to the area. In the present finan-
of under 5s and supports the cial climate, Laurence has been
West Swindon Under Fives Fo- thinking how businesses can
rum which is just publishing a contribute to the well-being of Phelps and Lawrence
comprehensive guide book to the community.
local facilities. Lucie Hartley has been with
With people arriving all the the team for less than a year as Solicitors Selling Houses
time providing information has Neighbourhood Worker for
always been an important aspect Toothill. The post has been there
of the team's work and the long- since 1982 and the role is to work 119/120 Commercial Road
(0793) 614200
est running service has been the much more specifically with the
7 days a week
visiting of new arrivals, today groups and the problems affect- Swindon
carried out by Pam Pixton, who ing an area. Wiltshire SN1 5PL
works on a part-time basis. In Toothill, Lucie has revived
She tries to meet every new the Thrift Shop, given a boost to
household and to give them a the Toothill Women's Group and
very useful 20 page booklet is encouraging other women to Ch a ri tyMa r /,\- r, t
packed with information about take part in groups where they
services, facilities and groups in can feel a sense of belonging.
West Swindon. With local youth workers, she at tñ. LMk Ctr
Meeting people who move has recently helped a Girls
into 'second-hand' houses is Group to start in Toothill. You get the bargains.
very difficult as it is almost im- Jointly, she and Laurence have Your cash goes to a good cause.
possible to keep up with the been helping the group of Tooth-
movement of people in and out ill parents who are campaigning Sat.1 7th September, 10a.m. -2p.m.
of the area. Pam also runs a to get an after-school club going
weekly coffee morning for new again, supporting WASPS, the Bric-a-Brac, Some Made Cakes, yumb(e, Books, Craft Items, Static Galore
arrivals which puts people in group developing playscheme Next Markets on 15th October and
touch with each other and has opportunities for children in 19th November. To book a stall LINK
helped many friendships form. West Swindon and helping to get on behalf of a community group at
Over at the Link Centre, a Credit Union off the ground. only £2, telephone Clive Parkinson CENTRE
Martha Parry and Clive Parkin- The west team is always con- or Martha Parry on 871212 ext 234
son have responsibility for man- cerned to respond to ideas put
aging the Community Suite. forward by people which reflect
This involves taking bookings local issues. The team would
for the six rooms, making sure welcome contact with West
they are prepared for users and Swindon people who have their GGLEB
helping the many callers who own ideas of how community life
visit with a whole range of ques- can be improved. They can be
tions needing answers. contacted at the Civic Offices on Specialists in video and TV repairs.
Martha also works on other 26161 ext.3092 or the Commu-
projects of community interest. nity Suite at the Link Centre on Satellite TV reception equipment.
Last year she organised the 871212 ext.234.
'rime-Out for Women' event CAR BOOT SALE Free home estimates.
and this summer she put a lot of All work guaranteed.
energy into the very successful in aid of the Children's
Under 5s Festival. Clive has re- Heart Circle Service from 8am - 9pm
sponsibility for the Link Centre Sat.25th September
Charity Markets and is looking at Car Park B, W. Swindon TEL: SWINDON 813485
how information can made more Centre.
readily available to West Swin- From Noon. Cars/Vans:
don people. £4. No booking required