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The Link Magazine • August 1993
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N. PERKINS
THE ODD A local Girl Guide has achieved the highest award available to guiders, the
first in West Swindon to gain the Badon Powell Trefoil.
For all your UPVC
Claire Colbert, 15, from Spa rcells
JOB MAN requirements was presented with her award by
Small building work, carpentry, Windows Chris Lockett, 1st Westlea Guide
Leader, inJulyatUpperShawFarm.
joinery, painting & decorating, Doors Soffits Claire achieved all the awards and
fitted wardrobes and kitchens, badges by the time she was thirteen,
plugs and washers fitted Fascias, etc. two years early than is expected. To
"No job too small" Also carpentry complete the Trefoil, she learnt to
Very reasonable prices & joinery canoe, camped out in the Brecon
Beacons during the winterand went
Free estimates rock climbing, shooting and hiking.
Ring Nathan on
Call Tony, the Odd Job She also had to complete projects on
Man on 0793 - 886022 430279 the European Community and the
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Guides shortly after completing the
work and become a young leader
PB PLUMBING SERVICES with lstWestlea Brownies.
The Bradon Forest School student
Up has just taken her GCSEs and is now
• Boilers Serviced
• Pump Fitting Service thinking about working for the Claire Colbert receiving her award from
1st Westlea Guide Leader Chris Lockett
• Water Softeners Fitted Queens's Guide Award.
• Washing Machines & Dishwashers Installed
Tel: (0793) 642995 (W. Swindon) New Opportunities Big problems from
for Women humans at Lydiard
Free course run by the WEA Humans make a bigger mess than
Fhilip Stcne Swindon Women's Branch dogs says mother of three children
Starts 15 September and dog owner Glynnis Beaumont
Fainter & IIeccratr 9.30am - 3.30pm from Cabot Drive, Grange Park.
This ten week course is designed for As a daily user of Lydiard Park,
For a high standard of work • References available women who have been away from she was appalled by the amount of
Telephone now for a FREE estimate. paid employment for a while and garbage left by park users during
are thinking of returning to work. the end of June sunny weather.
Tel: 870515 They may feel uncertain about to- "The amount of rubbish which
day's job market, what skills are humans leave strewn around is just
required and what they can offer a amazing," said Glynnis. "land many
prospective employer. other dog owners use the park regu-
Ina relaxed, informal and student larly and we feel a certain owner-
tofl -centred atmosphere, they can as- ship for its care. The majority are
sess themselves and be helped to responsible and do not allow our
come to a decision about what jobs dogs to mess in areas used by peo-
LJCITORS might suit them, whether to do some ple, but I have become very angry
training, or perhaps acquire some by the behaviour of other users.
High Street 1st Floor, Anglia House
qualifications. "The Link often publishes letters
Wroughton 115/118 Commercial Road The course also offers practical about irresponsible dog owners, but
Swindon Swindon assistance on producing a CV, fill- people have to look at their own
Tel: (0793) 812588 Tel: (0793) 522688 ing in application forms and a chance behaviour. Many of the Lydiard
John Wilding at Wroughton to practice interview techniques. Park users don't seem to have any
and Peter Winton or Helen Raynes at Commercial Road Students are also offered a genu- concern for it. The plastic, packets,
will be pleased to attend to all your Legal needs. ine employer-based work experi- cigarette ends, soiled nappies, sani-
ence placement in a work area of tary towels and condoms left be-
Our Wroughton Office is 10 minutes from West Swindon their choice. On the last course we hind are just disgusting. And the
and offers private carparking for clients even found a placement for a stu- damage to the trees is very upset-
dent who was interested in working ting
as an ammatherapist! "It is possible to be a parent, a dog
The course is in the daytime and owner and a responsible citizen.
Man with a Van child care is provided - all com- Why can't all people show concern
pletely free of charge. If there are for their environment?"
who gives the best prices and services he can! enough interested women in West ParkRangerMikeNewtonagreed
Swindon, it would be possible to that litter left by Lydiard Park users
Large or small, our team move it all run the course in the area. is a major problem. "The condition
There is a 'taster' session at the of the park on a Monday morning
4 Single items to full house Community Suite, Link Centre on after a busy weekend is very poor. It
12 August where women can come takes a groat deal of work to clear up.
4 Storage facilities available
along to hear more about the course "I would appeal to people com-
' House clearances content without committing them- ing to Lydiard to think about what
selves at all. Again the session is free they're doing and take their rubbish
undertaken
and limited child care is available. home with them."
For immediate response For more details and to book a He said that disposable nappies
Tel: 0793-828576 • Mob: 0836-204105 place, please contact Cathy Shea or were a major problem and mothers
CaroleTarrenton6l8233, Mon, Wed often left them where children had
Also rubbish removed at cheaper prices than skips or Thurs 930am - 1pm (answer- been changed. There is a baby
phone at other times). change room in the Visitor Centre.