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SHAW

New ways of coping with stress
John Senior from Shaw is offering a
service to help individuals who find
the stiess of living and working in
Swindon too much to cope with.
His own experience of redun-
dancy encouraged him to set up (NIGHTCLUB
StressMed which aims to help peo-
ple put the difficulties they face into 6
perspective. S
Using both counselling and zen
AN OASIS OF ENTERTAINMENT
meditation techniques John tries to
help individuals deal with problems
at different levels. "Talking helps to John Senior
get at the immediate crisis that a r44n
person faces. Meditation is a way of who need help. He is also setting up
getting deeper into yourself. By an afternoon and an evening medi- Cier
stilling the mind of the surface level tation group on Fridays at the Milton
everyday worries, you can touch on Road Health Hydro. It starts on 11
Z5
deeper levels of consciousness." January and the sessions will last &(e4 1OeIei4
John is offering a service to local two hours.
companies whose employees have For more information, John can
stress problems, and to individuals be contacted on 771297. Wednesday 9th January
Ray Lewis from The Drifters
Make a resolution - join the W.I. Wednesday 23rd January
Debbie Griffiths invites Shaw woman to meet others Orchante the illusionist
Christmas over. Time to think of Next month's meeting is on and magician
New Year Resolutions. Why not Monday 21 January 7.30p.m. at Wednesday 6th February
take up a hobby - join W.I. We do so Shaw Village Community Centre.
many interesting and varied things. Wehavea demonstration and talk Tina Charles
Last month a group of us visited on egg decorating (think of Easter).
the Houses of Parliament and had a February brings the selection of new Wednesday 20th February
super guided tourbySimonCoombs committee members and a new The Chant, cover artists
MP. It was brilliant. We had our yearly programme of events hot off Wednesday 6th March
Christmas party with Barbershop the press.
quartet and party hat competition. We now have a growing mem- Edwin Starr Ray Lewis
Sadly we said goodbye to President bership of over 30 people. So why
Shay Gilliard who is moving. not come along? An incredible and Edwin Starr
Many many thanks to Shay for all Ring me on 875725 if you would exciting experience of
her hard work in getting us organ- like more details. Good luck with sounds and lights
ised so that we are now a successful your no smoking, no drinking, no
W.I. Good luck for the future Shay eating, no swearing, no we'll help WEDNESDAYS - Club 25
and bon voyage! you stick to your promises!! 8pm - lam
Admission £2 all night
Changed venue for residents' meetings THURSDAYS 8pm - lam
Admission £2
Shaw Residents' Association has at 7.45p.m. in Shaw Community
changed its meeting place. Centre (next to thedoctor's surgery). before 1030pm; £3 after
From the next meeting on Mon- Residents who would like a gen- FRIDAYS 8pm - lam
day 7 January, the Association eral community problem discussed
committee meetings will take place are invited to attend. Admission £4
before 1030pm; £5 after

Cheap way to borrow money SATURDAYS 8pm - lam
Admission £5
Christmas spending put you in a hole? Union means you can make one before 10pm; £6 after Tina Charles
This time of the year will be difficult payment, and the interest will only
for many people as the cost of what total £6. You're £4 better off and the
they did last year catches up with loan can be repaid off by as little as
them. per week
That's where a Credit Union is The poll tax, electric and gas bills,
useful. It's a democratically run, tv licence, insurance, children's
strictly monitored, non-profit mak- school clothes all drain the house-
ing co-operative. It aims to help hold purse. Low cost loans from a
people save money and to offer loans Credit Union can help see you
at very low interest rates compared through the tough times and help
with commercial money lenders. you save for the future.
For example, if you pay your car To find out about the local Credit
tax twice a year it will cost £110. Unions, telephone 871017 for
Borrowing £100 from the Credit Freshb rook or 486434 for Toothill.
To advertise in The Link, Show Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon
Telephone (0793) 876817
telephone 871793