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NEWS & VIEWS 19
Link Centre Charity Market - Sat. 18 May
How well is your heart? Bargains galore available from the charity group stalls
Is your heart healthy? Are there things in your lifestyle which is To book a stall, telephone the Link Centre on 871212 ext 234.
damaging it and may give you problems in the future? The next dates are 15 June, 20 July, 21 September.
Health workers in the area are The local health visitors, district
settingout to help you answer these nurses, schools nurses and workers
questions by holding a 'Look after from the Swindon Lifestyle and 7
your heart' roadshow on Thursday Health Promotion units will be pro- Make a date
2 and Friday 3 May at the West viding information and advice on
Swindon Centre. diet, smoking and exercise includ- to skate
Putting the heart in focus is part of ing lists of slimmingclubs and activ-
the local health authority's drive to ity classes in the area. There will
improve the general health of the also be a smokalyser which demon- Visit our superb ice skating
community says local health visitor strates the effect of cigarette smok- rink on either Bank Holiday
coordinator Jenny Jardine. "Heart ing on the body.
disease is one of the factors which "You need a push in most things 6th or 27th May and save
indicate how healthy a community in life - especially if you have to 55p. Free skate hire
is. At present the rate of heart dis- make a change," said Janet with this coupon.
ease is too high and needs to come Ascherson. 'We hope to give those
down." who visit the roadshowa little nudge Public skating 7 days a
Health Visitor Janet Ascherson in the right direction." week. Sessions include:
said, "We aim is to raise awareness The 'Look After Your Heart
of heart disease and help people Roadshow' will be open from 2pm • Family & Friends
identify what they can do to prevent - 8pm on both 2 and 3 May at the
it." West Swindon Centre. • Cool Kids Club
• Disco
Health service expands in west • Classic Skate
West Swindon's long awaited ternoons and all day Friday, an in- Group Discounts available LINK
Health Centre opens at the end of creaseof50% in the number of hours.
May. For parents, formula milk and vi- for 25+ persons. CENTRE
Thelocal health workers are mak- tamins will be available every (Facilities for the Disabled).
ing their move in the week begin- weekday from 9am to 5pm. Please telephone for times Whitehill Way. Westlea,
ning 20 May, from the temporary The new Health Centre will also Swindon, Wilts. SN5 7DL.
facilities in council houses inToothill be the base for a physiotherapist, & prices. Tel: (0793) 871212
which they have occupied since 1977. chiropodist, community dentist and (one coupon per person) Recreation Services
BOROUGH OF
The baby clinics atToothill, Green- a mental health team. THAMESDOWN AF I
down and the Upper Shaw Farm It opens on Monday 27 May and
willcloseand be replaced by sessions the telephone numbers are 877233
at the health centre on Tuesday af- and 877244.
Your Local Conservatory Service
Get ready for the Under 5s Festival in June with an
Under 5s Disco '"Y

Link Centre Sports Hall, 17 May, 1 pm - 3pm + Beautiful hardwood!I.JPVC
Tickets in advance from Link Centre reception double glazed conservatories
Price: 30p per child (1 year and over) Cold Card Concessions built to individual requirements
Look out for the Festival Programme in the June Link magazine with a 10 year guarantee
+ Expert design service and
Swindon & Cricklade Railway' our own qualified fitters
Friends of Thomas + No additional expense required
the Tank Engine Weekend Prices include electrical work,
26-27 May at Blunsdon floorboards and relaying your
Station, 11.30am - 5pm patio
Come and ride a Real Steam Train + Competitive prices. All other
pulled by one of Thomas' friends quotes bettered by 5%
Spot Thomas and his friends competition, + Free surveys & quotations.
Colouring competition & lots more
Please phone for our latest
How to find us: Tewkesbury Way, past Peppercorns Example 1: UPVC double glazed brochure pack.
roundabout, turn right to Washpool, follow road signs lean-to type conservatory 11 'x8'
to Cricklade, then Blunsdon. £2,800+VAT. Base extra Offer during May - FREE
Example 2: Double glazed Victoriana.
Tickets: Adults £2, 1 3'xl 1.' White painted softwood. £3,850 overhead decorative Electric
Children over 3 and OAPs £1.25 incl. VAT. Base extra Fan or 25% off blinds
Link Magazine UPVC £4,450 incl. VAT. Base Extra.
SPECIAL OFFER 'The Comp(ete Conservatory Service
Bring this voucher and get em Crystal Conservatories
one child in FREE when
accompanied by a second Phone 496179