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20 NEWS & VIEWS
Volunteer Visitors wanted! Ironing is no
If you have ever thought about be- tory Day from 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. Swindon area to visit and befriend chore for Carol
coming a volunteer visiting elderly on Monday 11 February at the Link older people - take them out in their
people, but don't know how to go Centre. wheelchairs, or for a drive, or to just How many like ironing- really? Not
about it, why not come to Age Volunteer OrganiserPat Chandler sit and chat over a cup of tea. a great number says Carol Holiday
Concern Tharnesdown's Introduc- is looking for volunteers in the West "Many older people do not get a from Shaw, pictured below.
chance to go out and meet other That's why she has set up Carol's
people, particularly at this time of Ironing Service, to take the chore
the year" says Pat "so a volunteer away from busy people. She offers
Rich Wood Projects calling in once a week can make all a lowcost, high quality service which
t:'e difference to them - and will be will turn your heap of creased but
Carpentry, joinery and design service very rewarding for the volunteer clean washing into a neatly folded,
including Made to Measure cupboards who is, after all, gaining a new crisp pile.
for those awkward little places friend." Carol will pick up your washing
There is no charge for the Intro- and deliver the ironing for a small
Swindon 875286 ductory Day and a simple lunch is charge and she offers a very low
provided - so if you would like to price for regular customers. For
book a place ring Pat on Swindon one-off jobs she charges £5 per hour;
the complete carpet service 692166 or write to her at 14 Milton for her weekly customers the rate is
'7 Road, Swindon SNI 5JE £3 per hour. Collection and delivery
• FREE Estimating
• FREE Fitting in West Swindon is SOp.
Busy mums needing more time
• Home Selection Service
for themselves and their children,
• Expert Advice
workingwomen and men who want
BEST CHOICE - BEST PRICE
their shirts to look sharp will all
23 Milton Road, Swindon Tel: 528903 appreciate Carol's help. Let her iron
out yourproblemsbycalling77O925.
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Walling and General Gardening ty Centre. Ph
Small tree felling more informa
For Free Estimates
- Tel: (0793) 874274 Would you like
more confidence?
Do you find it hard to say what you
want because you fear upsetting
people or making them angry?
Wheth Then why not come on an assert-
it's for a boat, caravan, or trailer.
BRITANNIA TOWING CENTRE iveness for women training course.
Assertiveness training
Unit 16, Station Industrial Estate, Swindon • helps you to say what you think,
Can Help! feel and need without stepping on
* Towbars for Cars, Vans & Light Vehicles other people's toes

• helps you to deal with situations
* Seat Belts (Kangol & Britax Approved)
you find difficult Make life brighter
* Child Safety Seats
These courses are not about
Tel: 0793 613147, 0793 488622 learning to be aggressive and pushy. with PAUSE
Assertiveness is about saying Ladies, how has it been for you so
what you need and also respecting far? (1991 that is),broke, half stone
0 the rights of others to do the same. heavier, doom and gloom on the
The courses are run on a friendly news?
Well did you know that deep in
and informal basis and any woman
is welcome to come along. the bowels of the Link Centre there
The course will be run locally is a determined group of women,
OURS WILL STILL Suite) cated to bringing a little ray of sun-
at: The Link Centre (Community from all over West Swindon, dedi-
time: Every Tuesday evening shine into your life.
BE STANDING! 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. for six weeks Come up to the Community Suite
beginning 12 February on a Friday morning and you'll find
-. SOLIDLY BUILT FENCING Cost: £15 or £1 for woman who we have something for all sorts,
, are in receipt of benefit /pension/ regular speakers, demonstrations
, V
BY THE PROFESSIONALS
on low income/students etc. and informal coffee mornings.
SAME DAY DELIVERIES To book a place on this course or So if you fancy a break from the
OUR PRICES CAN'T BE BEATEN!!
for more information about this or kids, or you don't qualify for a
other courses phone, write or pop mother and toddlergroup anymore
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intoThe WEA Women's Branch,36a we're keeping a welcome in the
K. WOOD FENCING
RegentStreet,Swindon. Tel: 618233. hillside for you at Pause.
TEL:(0793) 848260 Booking forms are also available We have a free creche and there is
in the Community Suite at the Link a nominal charge for refreshments.
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Centre. There's no waiting list, but if you're
If you need help with transport or nervous about coming alone call us
childcare please enquire. on 539819 or 874135.