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The Link Magazine. February 1994 21
Youth look to go Euro streetdancing REMOVALS
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A youth dance group based in Toothifi hopes to make an impact in
Germany at Easter time, if they can raise the cash to get there. Professional Man with a van,
The Stone Youth 2 dance project who can help should contact Jo at who gives the best
which meets at the West Swindon the Link Centre on 871212. Painter price & service he can!
Youth Centre atToothil Farm hopes Full house removals or single
to visit Swindon's twin town items• House clearance.
Salzgitter as part of a return visit to Getting teenagers & Decorator Storage also undertaken
German youth workers who will be Painting, Decorating,
visiting the town in early February. involved in their Wall papering & Wall 'fling
They also hope to visit Berlin to own health for private and commercial work
show off what Swindon youth are
up to and to learn new dance steps, A survey to discover how much For competitive rates,
styles and techniques. young people in West Swindon telephone Call Andy for immediate
Youth workerJo Marchment said know about health issues is taking response
the street dancing and graffiti art place over the next three months. (0793) 872509 Tel: 0793 - 695613
she saw on a trip to Germany in Organised by Wiltshire County Westlea Mob: 0836-204105
October was very exciting. "The Council youth worker Jo March-
dance group has been meeting for a ment, the survey is being conducted
year and have gained confidence on a one to one basis or in small
from working together with their groups by the seven part time and E. Hodge Carpenter & Joiner
ideas for dance, rap and street art. It full time staff in the area, with help New doors supplied and fitted. Kitchens,
will be a great experience to meet from volunteers.
German youth and to exchange Jo said the surveyhas severalaims. wardrobes, replacement windows. Repair work.
ideas." "We want young people to have Free estimates. No VAT. 30 years in trade.
The cost of taking the group to information which is relevant to Tel: (0793) 641057
Germany will be well over E2,000 themand we want to assess whether
and the group is looking for spon- information being put out by the
sors to back their efforts. Anybody health services is having an impact.
The survey questions will cover IR1HNDERS FOR- 11
awareness of the majorhealth issues Local Carpet &
Group for which young people are particu- Upholstery Cleaners
Residential & Commercial. SAFETY'S
larly concerned with, such as HIV
teenage mums and Aids, and the effects of drug Any area covered SAKE
tr Fast, efficient service
opens soon and alcohol consumption. It will * All work guaranteed
also find out how confident young
Two local community workers are people are in visiting their doctor. * No messy steam Have your Central
looking for young mothers, and "We want to find out how aware r Deep down cleaning, Quick drying Heating Boiler
mums to be, to form a new group young people are oftheirown health * 24 hour service
aimed providing support and ad- and what they think of health facili- * Very competitive rates serviced every year
* Special rates for OAPs
vice. ties in the area," said Jo. "We'll be * Free home visits for quotations Full service on domestic gas
The project called Mates - Mums asking how happy they are about
* Carpets 18p per square foot. fired boilers • £25 inc. VAT
and Teenagers Education and Sup- visiting a doctor, their knowledge of * Oriental rugs from £10
port - has financial backing from the alcohol abuse and also how much at * No VAT Tel: 522907
Wiltshire Community Foundation risk they feel from HIV infection. Tel: 0793 - 823614 or 496588 MH Oil & Oas Burners Ltd
CORGI
and is being organised by Pam "The survey will give young peo- (answerphone sometimes) Whitehead St, Swindon
R8,gIstered
Pixton and Miriam Minty from ple the chance to talk about their
Thamesdown's Community Devel- health worries and experiences in
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Pam said there are some very survey findings will be sent to the Makes water softening simple
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"We want to bring together young better target resources at youth."
teenagers with theirbabies, and teen- INETI
agers who are pregnant. The group
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be a chance to pass on health infor- Call BRIAN COX on SWINDON 527172
mation and welfare rights advice, group for
and we willalsobeable to talk about Asian women Open Mon - Sat
their lives beyond babies."
She said Mates will meet weekly, Anew group for Asian women who 11.15am - 11.00pm
with a free creche organised twice a are isolated, worried, depressed, Sun 4pm - 10pm
month so that mums can take part in anxious or have post-natal depres- TrciwY lerinaft Car Park A
discussions without having to worry sion is being set up at the Broad
family fish * restaurants & take-aways West Swindon Centre
f
about their children. Green Community Centre, Salis-
PamandMiriamare visiting simi- bury Street, Swindon.
lar support projects in other towns The group starts onWednesday2 FEBRUARY SENSATIONS
and hope to organise the Mates March, meeting from 2pm-4pm.
group at the West Swindon Family Refreshments will be available, Large Cod & Standard Chips Was L2-.-6T Now £2.30
Project as soon as possible. free for the first visit.
Teenage mums who would like Children are also welcome to join Standard Cod & Chips War3 Now £1.95
to find out more can contact Pam or in. Budget Cod & Chips Wa..14--77 Now £1.70
Miriam at the Link Centre Commu- This project is part of Swindon
nity Suite, telephone 871212 ext 234. Resource Centre's work in the com- Choose us FIRST for the Best Quality Take Home Food Available
They can also be contacted via munity. For further information Telephone Orders Welcome - 870455
Health Visitors. contact Parmjit Banga on 421462.