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The Link Magazine January 1993 19
Past it at 50+ - Don't You Believe it! Z1AI-IRA
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A local group in Swindon has been SUGARING
successfully getting unemployed The most effective and
people over 50 back into work, FITNISS
through their 6 day New Directions natural method of hair
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The main aim of New Directions good in more ways than one parts of the body.
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Identifying skills
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Making clear decisions about the Easy to learn routines, I H. 11. C.
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This unique scheme, funded lo- new friends - Join the Movement
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and practical help in finding em- Call Jennifer on 725980 Home visits if required
ployment. Two experienced tutors
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sults during the last year. Despite CARLTON
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have completed the programme Kath Sankey, Bruce Clarke, Inga
have found work so far. Some of Keatinge, John Williams
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I found the New Directions pro- for 12 months or more and lives
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