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FOR WOMEN 11
Making the most from children's DIFFERENT DIETS
clothes and equipment FOR DIFFERENT DIETERS

In these days of rising mortgage 1 would say that a family could
rates, looming poll tax demands buy nearlyall the equipment they Now there are different ways to slim with Cambridge,
and high inflation, parents will need here and most of the thanks to the new Cambridge Choices range of diets. C'rmbildge
be glad to know of a source of clothing, and make a great saving Call your Counsellor now.
good quality, reasonably priced over what they would have to Rebecca Clifforde (Westlea) on Swindon 873201. CHOICES
clothes and equipment for babies, pay if bought new."
toddlers and children just starting The Spinning Top also runs a Salisbury Street
at school. hire service. Travel cots, back °ihALILOTO,,
The Spinning Top in Swindon packs, high chairs, buggies and a Swindon
centre has proved a goldmine for car seat can be hired for £1 a day r s Tel: 619562
parents in search of a bargain and per item, plus a refundable Now On Sale
a valuable source of income for deposit. Nearly New School Uniforms
those who have items to sell. Mrs Oxley also has a buggy Nearly New Maternity Wear & Baby clothes
However, much to the surprise repair service available and has New& UsedBaby Equipmen.
of Glenda Oxley, owner of The recently started selling second am
Spinning Top for the last couple hand school uniform.
of years (pictured right), large All in all there's lot to be saved
numbers of people don't know by a visit to The Spinning Top S.T.K. OAKWOOD
that the shop exists. "I often get which is to be found on Salisbury SERVICES
people who have discovered us Street, close to Manchester Road
for the first time, because they've Swindon. Telephone 619562. If it's in wood
just passed by or seen an TRY US
advertisement in The Link. Phone your local
The Spinning Top is jammed
full of items for pregnant women, CARPENTER &
young babies and toddlers. JOINER
There's a range of nearly new
maternity wear and clothing for Also a range of
babies and young children, handmade rocking
including outdoor one piece suits
which are expensive to buy new. toys & Children's
On the equipment side, there Furniture
are prams, buggies, cots, bedding,
high chairs, car seats, moses Swindon 529839
baskets, carry cots, baby baths
with stands, sterilising units, food
blenders, safety gates and lots
more on offer, including toys.
Nearly all the items on display
are being sold on behalf of their
owners on a commission basis
which is a system that works very A friendly
well says Glenda. "Baby clothes message from
and equipment don't really wear
out and some is almost new when PAUSE
brought in. The prices charged We are a group of women who
are based on my experience and are meet at Toothill community
the customers expectations. If Centre from 10.00a.m. - 12 noon
the goods are not sold at the initial on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays of
price after a month, the seller has the month up until Easter. We
the option to reduce the price or provide a creche at meetings and 32 Victoria Road, Swindon
remove the item. It's a good make a nominal charge of 50p to
system as it meansThat we have a cover the cost of tea, coffee and (V693875
range of goods at different prices. hiring the hall. We always
welcome new faces.
Friday 9 March
Family. This will be a fairly informal
meeting. Someone from the Job PRETTY
Support Centre will be coming to talk to
us about going back to work. LADY
Scheme Friday 23 March
Catherine Halder from the
A befriending service to Wyvern Theatre is coming to do Bridal and
families where one of the
members has special some drama with us. This will be Evening Gowns
a chance to let your hair down
needs. and escape for a few hours. It will
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Training provided, be very informal and those feeling Made just for You
shy can watch.
travelling expenses paid. Friday 30 March
If you'd like to know more At this meeting we are hoping to Ring Angela on her
phone Mary ChurchIll on invite a pharmacist to talk to us
725666 between 9.00a.m. about useful medicines for new number Swindon 613514
and 12 noon.
common ailments.