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What do you do in the ATC Civilian Instructor Chris Lowthian explains and invites
youngsters to join on 10th February
Last month I introduced you to bly a certain amount of theory, eg. in this year. reference and their food.
Greendown Air Training Corps and aircraft recognition, theory of flight Two cadets received marksmans All the cadets have had instruc-
a little of it's history and it's objec- etc. Last year was very successful badges. The senior cadets were put tion in judo, fencing, first aid and a
tive. This month I would like to tell even though we are a new flight and through a fairly intensive initiative practical talk by our local police offi-
you very briefly what we achieved still finding our feet. We managed a weekend to test not only their initia- cer.
last year. certain amount of shooting and flying tive but also their common sense and Coming up shortly we plan to go
As far as possible training is of a (glider and Hercules) but we are ability to lead junior cadets. This scuba diving, rock climbing, com-
practical nature but there is inevita- making every effort to get a lot more included making their own shelter plete a 6 week first aid course. Hope-
for thenight (no sleeping bag or tents), fully we will win the interflight sports
building a fire and cooking a com- competition which we intend to be
Klean Up Kiln Park plete meal (no tins), night initiative followed by a barn dance. We have
Bob Pixton is leading a clean up of Kiln Park, which is close to tests, a 7 mile route march in which just started a Duke of Edinburgh
Beaumaris Road and Rowton Heath Way, Toothill. they happened upon a a road acci- award in expeditions.
dent and administered first aid to a Now if that doesn't get our teenag-
A skip and black bags have been donated by Thamesdown
high standard and followed correct ers thinking then I don't know what
Council and residents living close by are invited to join in the
procedures. After a look round the Will.
spruce up on Saturday 4th February, from 10a.m.
control tower and instruction in fire Male or female and over 13 years
fighting a RAF Lyneham they made old come and join us on our recruit-
their way to the River Thames at ing parade on 10th February 7.0)p.m.
Lechlade where they found out that at Greendown Community School.
rowing is not as easy as it looks but Parents welcome. For more details
they had to row as that was the only contact Ian Harris on 617396. We
way they could find their next map look forward to seeing you.
Letters to The Link

Keep dogs under control Rain forest destruction
From Sheila Rumming, Park Farm, From Edward and Stephanie
Lydiard Tregoze. Glennie, Westlea
Once again its nearly lambing time. Thank you for printing the article by
Please may I ask your readers to be Karen Stevenson on "What's it got to
extra careful when walking their dogs do with me?"
in and around Lydiard Park. There was a programme on B.B.C.
A large Pyrenian dog attacked a radio 4 on 3rd January that pointed
young Jacob ewe this week. Until she out the link between Brazil's foreign
lambs we shall not know what dam- debt and the destruction of the
age this may have caused. Amazon rain forest like this:-
If anyone sees any unattended Brazil has to pay interest on its
dogs near the sheep please ring us on huge debt. Therefore she needs for-
853608, or report it to the visitors eign exchange. One way to get for-
for whenever you need to put words into print.
centre. eign exchange is to develop the
Tel: Swindon 872282 mineral resources of the Amazon
Gateway not so great basin. This means destroying the
From Mrs R. Tylee, Old Shaw Lane rain forest, and displacing the Indi-
VACANCIES I read in the December copy of The ans who live there.
Link magazine about our new look A Brazilian on the programme
at Toothill After School Club Gateway Store. While agreeing with suggested that Brazil's creditors
much of what Lea Lloyd says about might offer generous terms, in return
This is a new project, aiming to provide a between school and home
the improvements that have been for guarantees from the Brazilian
environment for children in the Toothill area. We have three post to fill.
made, I would not agree that 'tills government about preserving the
equipped with bar coded scanning forest.
Senior Playworker
units are advantageous to custom- What does this have to do with us?
School term (40 weeks a year), 17 hours per week on 3 evenings 245pm -
ers'. Individual packets and tins of Like Karen, we want our world to
645pm plus 3 hours by negotiation. Wages £3.69 per hour.
food have no price label on them, so continue to be worth living in.
The senior playworker will work as part of and supervise the day to day acti- there is no way to check prices should Why don't we write to our high
vities of a team, providing a high level of personal care to children aged 5 - one wish to do so. Although the price street bank and our M.P., bringing
11 years. The team will plan and run interesting and stimulating acti-vities of each item is flashed up at the check these issues to their atten tion,and ask
to enhance the social, educational and physical development of children. out, how does the customer know the bank what its policy is on lending
this is correct, if there is no way of to Brazil.
The successful candidate will need skills in written and verbal communica- checking? One cannot compare this
tion, basic budgeting and diplomacy. S/he must be a good organiser with week's price with the price of a simi- Found 1 pair of black ballet shoes in
experience of working with groups of children and working in a team. lar article bought previously, so prices Bosworth Road, Grange park, size 3.
Tel: 871225
can be raised and go unnoticed.
Playworker - 2 posts Last week my purchase of I tin of
School term (40 weeks a year), 16 hours per week on 3 evenings 2.45pm - Electrictronic
beans was priced as a pack of 4.
645pm, plus 2 hours by negotiation. Wages £3 per hour.
Luckily I noticed this at the time, but Electrical & Electronic Repairs
I felt it could well have been over- Ring 29463
To be part of a team, providing a high level of personal care to children looked. Kettles, Irons, Hoovers, Stereos,
aged 5 - 11 years who will take part in interesting and stimulating activities.
Housewives need to compare Radio Cassettes, Food Mixers etc.
prices, budget, or check Gateway's (no TVs or Videos)
For both posts we are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and imaginative
prices with another store. This can- 30% off if two or more items are
people, with an ability to respond in a sympathetic manner to the needs of
not now be done.
children and adults. repaired at the same time
Not advantageous to the customer
Closing date: 10 February. Interviews: 23 & 24 February.
Mr Lloyd - but very advantageous to Clothing Alterations &
For further detail and an application form, telephone Diane Stuckey on Gateway Stores. Repairs. Tel: 872096
29463 or write to 12 Stansuield Close, Toothill. Letters from readers are welcomed. Please
We are working towards an Equal Opportunities Policy. send to 13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook Mrs. White, Freshbrook.