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NEWS &VIEWS
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Trying to get to the parts that Police surprised by demand
haven't been reached before for bike stamps

The new West Swindon Adult A bicycle security stamping whelmed," said PC Pearce.
Education organiser is looking session held at the beginning of "Instead of a two hour session we
for people which the adult November was so successful that were working flat out for 3 hours.
education service has not reached another is being planned for early We were really pleased with the
yet. in the New Year. response from youngsters who
Steve Williams (pictured right) The session on 4 November at were obviously concerned about
took up the post based at Toothill Village Centre was run security of their bikes. Thanks to
Greendown School vacated by by local beat policemen PC Pearce The Link for getting the message
Rod Kensett in October. After and Wyse. They only expected across."
working on a project at deve- 40 people to turn up; in fact 109 The next security session will
loping education opportunities attended. be publicised when a date has
for unwaged adults in Swindon, "We were almost over- been agreed.
he was attracted by the chance to
work at a community level. Ladies Keep Fit
"Rod has built up a large and
varied adult education St Peter's Church Hall
programme which caters for peop e ane ethnic minorities. Carronbridge Road, Westlea
hundreds of people," said Steve. "I havn't had a moment to think
"But we're all conscious that we of the long term goals. Coming Tuesdays 8p.m. - 9p.m.
may not be attracting certain into the job just as all the classes
sections of the population. I think commenced at the end of £1.25 per session
the challenge of my job now is to September has been a shock and Small friendly group would welcome
get to the 'non-traditional' users I have to find my feet again."
of adult education, women Steve can be contacted at new members.
returning to work, disabled Greendown on 871413.

ADULTS LEARNING IN WEST SWINDON

Your guide to courses from January
• You may enrol for any of the classes below by either calling at Greendown School during normal office hours or by
telephoning the office (24 hour answerphorte) to reserve a place, Tel: 8714143. You may enrol at the first meeting of most
classes although a place cannot be guaranteed nor, without expression of interest from potential sti idents, can the course.
• Course taken at Greendown are subject to small add itional fee (4p per hour) for Community Associat ion funds.
• Many daytime courses have a creche available for a small additional fee, please enquire.
U• All courses listed take place at Greendown Community School, 7.1 5pm unless otherwise stated.

MONDAY SATURDAY &
ADVERTISING & SELLING GUIDE TO BUSINESS TAXATION WEEKEND COURSES
CAKE ICING JEWELLERY MAKING
CALLIGRAPHY SKIN CARE & MAKE-UP 100pm EFFECTIVE BUSINESS ENGLISH
FLOWER ARRANGING SKIN CARE & MAKE-UP 13th January
7.00 Oliver Tomkins SPANISH: Get by in 1 .00pm PAINTING
Exploring & Painting 20th & 21st
TUESDAY THURSDAY January
ANTIQUES: A layman's guide ARCHAEOLOGY - Introduction to Islamic Art 27th January
AROMATHERAPY 1pm BOOK-KEEPING: for the small business Portrait & Figure 10th March
AROMATHERAPY CAKE ICING: Stage II Egg Painting 24th March
EMBROIDERY 1pm CAKE ICING: Children's cakes 1.00pm PHOTOGRAPHY
FISHING: ENGLISH: How she is (ill) used 9.30am Creative 20th & 21st January
Winter fishing GARDENING Portraiture 17th & 18th February.
Pole & Canal fishing - All Year Round Sports & Action 24th & 25th February
Match fishing - House Plants The Zone System 17th & 18th March
Fly fishing - Organic Gardening Landscapes 21st & 22nd April
LOCAL HISTORY COURSES - Fruit & Vegetables POTTERY 27 January
A history of Purton GEOLOGY SCULPTURE 10th March
Rodbourne, Haydon Wick & Moredon MICROWAVE COOKERY I CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 17th March
A history of Wootton Bassett MICROWAVE COOKERY I VIDEO WORKSHOP 17/18, 24/25 March
MACHINE KNITTING: Beginners MICROWAVE COOKERY II 100pm EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS 10am-4pm
PAINTING ON SILK MICROWAVE COOKERY II 10 February & 3 March
PARACHUTING 1 week REPAIR & RENOVATION WORD PROCESSING1Oam-12noon
PHILOSOPHIES & RELIGIONS SHAKESPERE IN CONTEXT 10 Weeks from 13 January
OF THE EAST UNDERSTANDING HORSES II BADMINTON
PHOTOGRAPHY: Techniques WRITING - Articles/Features Doubles 1 Oam-4pm 11 February
SHAKESPEARE DIDN'T WRITE BOOKS! Improvers 10am-4pm 25 February
FRIDAY GUIDED WALKS 1Oam-4.30pm
WEDNESDAY FIT AND TRIM 9.30am 21 January, 18 February, 18 March
CAR CARE ISLAM: AN INTRODUCTION 9.45am EXPLORE LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGY
FINANCE, VAT & PAYE SEQUENCE DANCING 1Oam-4pm 10 March
7.00 Oliver Tom kins CAR CARE 9am-lpm
10 weeks from 13 January