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NEWS & VIEWS
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Local author to publish in spring
Ann Curd's resolution for 1989 is
to become a successful author and
she's well on her way.
Ann, from Worsley Road (pic-
tured right), will have her first
book published in the spring by
The Book Guild.
Entitled 'Night of the Devil.'
the 200 page novel centres on a
drug crazed nightmare world of
rock and roll band mixed up in
sex, satanism and the occult. A
book, say the publishers, not for
the faint hearted.
Ann is working on a second
novel and hopes to become a
writer of independent means by
this time next year.
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New Insurance Service from
Age Concern
Too many people don't insure with the chance of cold weather
their homes or possessions be- and damage from burst pipes,
cause they are worried about the don't wait another day. If you ar
cost of doing so. Age Concern insured, you may find it cheaper
has now expanded its services to through Age Concern; so remem-
older people and can provide ber to ask for a quote when your
buildings and home contents insurance is coming up for re-
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advantage of it now. telephone 692166. You can write
"It is particularly good value" for details of the insurance
said Age Concern Thamesdown scheme, but please enclose a
Director, Jo Osorio. "It means you stamped addressed envelope.
can insure your possessions for Personal callers are welcome
as little as £10". Tuesday and Wednesday morn-
If you are not insured, then ings are best.
January and February often brings the bad
weather and it's the elderly who can be worst
hit. Age Concern always tries to help
pensioners in need with its team of volun-
teers. However, more people are needed to
make sure all who require help receive it.
Contact Rosie York at Age Concern on 692166
Keep it safe in '89 County coughs
Last year, car break-ins in West up cash for lift
Swindon increased dramatically
according to Freshbrook's beat for disabled at
policeman TrevorCarlton. Afew
simple steps could prevent all the local school
aggravation when it happens The campaign to get a lift foi
During 1988 there was an alarm- disabled children installed a
ing increase in vehicle break ins - Greendown Community Schoo
a 43% increase in the offence in overcame anotherhurdlerecently
West Swindon. when a Wiltshire County Coun
In many cases the offence could cil education committee agree,c
have been avoided. The owners, to pay £9,000 towards the cost.
wrongly believing that items left The West Swindon Fund foi
in the vehicle are of little value to Disabled Children was launchec
any other person, apart from when Westlea youngster Kerri
themselves, leave a brief case, Jack was accepted at Greendown
sports bag, handbag or toolbox Her supporters have raisec
for all walking by to clearly see. £8,000 in nine months towarth
Unfortunately our would-be the lift which was not providec
thief takes the chance that the bag when the school was built fou
might contain something of value. years ago.
They break into the vehicle often Kerrie, who suffers from a ran
causing damage and steal the nervous condition, spent twc
property. weeks in hospital in early De
This, needless to say, causes cember after having two steel rod
distress to the owners, not to embedded in her back t
mention the inconvenience of straighten her spine.
having to repair the damage and "She is making a remarkabli
replace the stolen items. recovery," says dad David Jack
This crime, with a little help "Kerrie will have to wear a ful
and forethought, could be greatly body plaster jacket for the nex
reduced if only we, the drivers: six months; the reds will be
*Remove all items regardless of permanent fixture. We'll have tc
value from our cars; watch out when she goes througi
'Make sure the vehicle is locked; security checks at airports.
'Where possible, clear out the "We really do need the liftin
garage and get the vehicle off the stalled now if Kerrie is to resum
road. anything like a normal educa
tion."