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Letters to The Link The Link Magazine • July 1993 25
Letters should be sent by 16th of the month to the address on page 2.
HOOVER • HOTPOINT
Homelessness SPECIALIST RAY
From Coun Linda Green, councillorforToothill Ward, member of the Thamesd own
Council Housing Committee J. PHILLIPS MIZEN
Homelessness isanincreasinglydes- your keys to a Building Society. Repairs To All Makes

perate problem affecting people The staff of the Homeless Section SERVICING
from all backgrounds and types of are very sympathetic and offer a Repairs to most makes of of Domestic
confidential and supportive service
housing. Washing Machines, Dryers, & Commercial
Currently the council are housing to help allThamesdown people who Vacuum Cleaners
493 families in emergency accom- find themselves in the dire situation Dishwashers, Microwaves
modation. This includes hostels, of having no home. and Vacuum Cleaners Collection and Delivery

private rentals and if necessary, bed There are other services we offer Hoover Trained
and breakfast. The average length to help prevent eventual eviction Local Engineer 10793 881007
of stay in emergency accommoda- Many cases of homelessness are All work guaranteed 33 Angus Close
tion is over 18 months before being caused by debt problems usually No VAT to pay Ranileaze
allocated a one-off offer of council arising from a change in circum- West Swindon
accommodation. Tel: 526656 or 827804 Mention this ad for discounts
stances. We offer an excellent debt
The Homelessness Section offer counselling service to people in fear
advice to all people under threat of of eviction.

homelessness, but can only provide We have successfully helped and
accommodation for people who are acted on behalf of a large number of YOUR LOCAL GARAGE DOOR
actually homeless. i.e. without a roof people and their debts have been

over their head. held or rescheduled. Ifyouare hav- SPECIALIST
All families with children and sin- ing problems the sooneryou contact
gle persons who are deemed vul- us the more help we can give you. * Up and Over Garage Doors

nerable, e.g. suffering from medical Law advice and help on housing
or mental problems which affects can also be obtained from Swindon supplied, fitted, repaired
their ability to be self-sufficient, are Law Centre, Victoria Road, orSwin- (spare parts available)
the only people who can be housed, don Citizens Advice Bureau, * Remote Control
according to the 1989 1-lousing Act. Faringdon Road, or you can write
However, you must have gone directly to me at Civic Offices, Eu- * Free Survey with
through the full eviction procedure, clid Street, Swindon, or telephone no obligation quotation
or you may be declared intention- me on 871908.
ally homeless and you will not be • The address and 'phones of the organi- SW]tNDON GARAGE DOORS
housed. You must not leave any sations mentioned above will be found
rented accommodation or hand in in West earlier in this edition. MAXWELL HOUSE, MAXWELL STREET, SWINDON
TELEPHONE: (0793) 513796
Materials wanted
From E Wilkes, Ferrers Drive, Grange Park
Are there any readers who do a lot various craft items that I make for NEW WORLD
of sewing? Do you have pieces of both charity and friends.
material which they have no use Recycling material for charity
for? Twill gladly collect them. This purposes creates money for good 0
would of course, create more room causes and also helps the environ- Double Glazed UPVC Windows
in their cupboards and drawers! ment. Sample prices (include fitting and VAT):
I want the bits of material for the Please ring Elaine on 870510
Front/Back Door (Safety Glass) 2.1mx.9m £400
Bedroom Window 1.2m x .9m £200
W.C. Frosted Glass Window .6mx.9m £ I 16
West Swindon Locking Handles Included • 10 year guarantee
Lions launched
West Swindon Lions celebrated its Kitchens
first ever birthday at a Charter Pres-
entation dinner and dance at the Prices for units shown below (include VAT)

DeVere Hotel on 5 June. Solid Oak Trimmed Door Cabinets £425

Present were dignatories from the Solid Pine Door Cabinets £783
Lions movement around the coun- Oak door Cabinets
£519
try and representatives from local
Lions clubs to see the official launch 0
of a new branch serving the west Door Only
side of the town. Service
West Swindon club president Available
Steve Austin received the framed
Also
Lions charter document with the
names of the founding members of
the local branch and a chain of of-
fice. Individual members also re-
ceived certificates recognising their New World, Purton Road, Hook, Wootton Bassett LI
membership. Lions District Governor Bob Fraser,
The Lions are involved in doing left, presents the new West Swindon RING WITH YOUR WINDOW/KITCHEN SIZES AND WE
good works in the community and Lions charter to club President Steve WILL QUOTE YOU OVER THE PHONE
provide a convivial social meeting Austin, with Vice-President Andy SWINDON 849949 "3
point for men and women. To find Cornell,far left, John West, President of
out more about joining, contactSteve Swindon Lions centre, and Lions Zone
Austin on 529728. Chairman Graham Francis, right Showroom open: Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm • Sat/Sun I Oam - 5pm