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NEWS & VIEWS
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Exciting times ahead for DofE Centre
Calling Childminders
Childmindes are often isolated in the important work they do. But The West Swindon Duke of Edin-
Gerry Turner is a new coordinator who wants to bring them together. burgh's Awards Centre got off to a
Below she introduces herself. good start at Greendown School
Hi, I'mGeriy Turner, the new Area offer help or advise, if and when it with a display of a whole range of
Co-ordinator for Eastern Wiltshire. is needed. activities that can be undertaken to
My job is to provide support and There are two groups in your gain the awards in the scheme.
information for all childminders, area. One that meets on the first Sub-aqua diving, judo, first aid,
to help with any queries that you Wednesday of each month at model aircraft, gliding, sailing, the
may have and to help set up any Toothill School in the Community police and fire service, camping and
courses that might be of interest to Room, from 1000a.m. to 12 noon, lots more were all in evidence on 11
you. The other which is just starting September.
I can also help with problems, up, is meeting on Wednesday 17 The awards centre, which is
such as non payment of fees, diffi- October from9.15a.m. to 1100a.m. based at Greendown School, aims
culties with contracts and any in Mobile 13 at Freshbrook School. to help youngsters work for the
worries that you may have con- I will be at both of these meet- different parts of the awards
cerning childminding. ings, so whether there is anything through individual assistance and
Childminders are often rather that you would like to ask me or if weekly group activities. The pro-
isolated because they work in their you have a specific problem or if gramme for October is:
own homes, so support groups play you would just like to have a coffee 4th Orienteering
an important role, giving and a chat with other childmind- 5th
First Aid & Team Building
childminders a chance to talk about ers, please, come along to one or 12th FirstAid &Sports/KeepFit
their experiences, good and bad, to both of these meetings. 19th First Aid & Camp Skills
someone who understands, and to If you should need to contact me, 26th First Aid & Orienteering
my phone number is 497343. 27th Night Hike
To find out more about the Duke of
SOFT WATER CENTRE Edinburgh's Awards Scheme, tel-
ephone John Prowse on 612207 or
WOOTtON BASSETT
Chris Lowthian 693731.
Come and see our full range of Water Softeners including the Pictured top right: John Purvis of OK
AQUADIAL, DOMEXTRA, EURO, OAKLANDS, PERMUTIT Diving Services helps Miles Thwaites
Also Available: Granular, Tablet, P.V.D. Salt into a diving harness with assistance
All at Unit 4, Oaklands Enterprise Estate, Braydon, Nr. Wootton from Chris Lothian.
Bassett. Open Saturdays ONLY 930am - 4pm. OR Bottom: Michelle Thorn and Lisa
Ring Swindon 853156 for further information or appointment. Lansdown get a feel for flying from
Eric Brown of the Vale of White Horse
Gliding Centre.
THAMESWOOD
VETERINARY CLINIC Grand Auction Auction at PHH
Nicholas Hartley M.A., Vet. M.B. M.R.C.V.S.
Saturday 13 Wednesday 24
62 - 64 Purton Road. Tel: Swindon 526780 .
Mon. - Fri. 9am-6.30pm October October
Saturday 9am- 1 1am
Lydiard Millicent Parish Hall PHH Sports & Social Club
Old Town. Tel: 542300 Proceeds to Organ Fund at Windmill Hill Business Park
enau
1 Ashford Road All Saints Church Annual Charity Auction in
Mon. - Fri. 9am-6.30pm •wentre aid of Brimble Hill School,
I• .
Frid. 2pm-3pm Lydiard Millicent
Saturday 9am- 1 lam Viewing from 10a.m. Sadler Unit, Victoria Hospital
Auction starts 130p.m. & Guide Dog Training
29 Cavendish Square. VrhA Donations of items to be ALL. WELCOME
Tel: 511267 auctioned will be gratefully Donations for the auction to
24 Hour Emergency Service • Tel: 526780 received. Telephone 771197 Liz Johnson on 887000.
(Identichip Centre)
Craft Fayre
G. Stevens (Electrical) Main Hall, Bradon Forest School, Purton
Saturday 14 October
Electrical Contractor & Fire Alarm Installations 10.00a.m. . 4.00p.m.
24 hour, 7 days a week call out service Refreshments available
Get your Christmas presents at the Craft Fayre. Last year
-No job too big -No job too small
was a great success and many stall holders are returning.
Are you looking for the ultimate in showering
experience?, or the sheer luxury of a Two car boot sales at the Link Centre
controllable spa bath? or maybe you need Coach Park
the convenience of an instant electric shower.
Link 3-5 Playgroup 1st Toothill Scout Group
Go on, spoil yourself! Car Boot Sale Car Boot Sale
'Phone now for a free survey.
Saturday 6 October Saturday 13 October
9a.m. - 12noon 10.000. m.
'Quality work Guaranteed 'Competitive rates
Pitches £4/I5 Pitches £4/,5
Tel: Swindon 870948 To book phone 695499 To book phone 485597