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Sub-officer Perry Payne says thanks to all who visited the station in Professional
July.
Family Portraits
What a success! Our thanks to in the
everybody who came along to our
Fire Safety Family Evening on comfort of your home
Monday 3 July and especially to all A.B.I.P.P. Qualified L© LLL
those who kindly helped. For New beginners class for
many reasons it will be a long time primary age children
before the evening is forgotten by starting in September
us at Westlea Fire Station. 11am, Saturday mornings
Its estimated over 1,000 people Greendown School Grange Park
attended and we hope we were Call Stephanie on
able to pass on the message of fire Swindon 496286 Small group. Lots of songs, games &
safety in the home. Should any- for an appointmentJ activities to make learning French fun
one require information on this To book a space, telephone 874717
subject we are always glad to help.
Fire safety
I gave advice in the June 1995 edi-
tion of The Link on what to do if a IPOWERt
fire starts in your home. Below are
the procedures you should follow SHOWERS
if you are ever trapped by fire. 5) First throw cushions or bed-
1) Try to remain calm - possibly ding out to break your fall. Try to * Repairs to most types
the hardest thing in such circum- get out of the window feet first and of showers
stances. lower yourself from the sill to the * Electric showers installed
2) If you are unable to use the full length of your arms to reduce * Pumped power showers
door because of the flames or the distance to the ground. Bouncy Castle
smoke, close it and use towels or Call responses * Gravity showers
sheets to block any gaps around it. Since I last wrote we have re- installed Mire
This will help stop the smoke sponded to 92 calls. There has been * Showers up-graded 12'x12' & 14'x14'
spreading into the room. a significant rise in the number of
II ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS For Parties & Events
3) Try to make your way to the grass fires recently. Please be
window. If the room becomes mindful of the risks due to hot and A&M SERVICES All with rain covers
smoky, crawl along the floor be- dry weather, taking extra care with © (01793) 874240
cause smoke rises and its easier to the disposal of cigarettes and
breathe lower down. matches and with the lighting of
4) Open the window and try to bonfires.
attract the attention of others who Children have featured in a THE NEW MARKET HALL
can alert the fire brigade, who number of incidents recently. I
should arrive in a matter of min- can report we have successfully MARKET STREET, SWINDON
utes. By following the above in- released one young tot locked in
structions you ought to be able to the bathroom, freed another from DO YOU KNOW
remain in the room. However if between railings and persuaded
you believe you are in immediate another slightly older, but possi- WHAT'S INSIDE?
danger consider dropping to the bly no wiser, child out of a tree!
ground floor from the window, if Where would we be without Butcher Baker Newsagent Shoe shops Cobblers
its not too far. them? Sports goods Plants • Fashion • Fabrics . Rugs Computer games
Nursery goods Cards • Flowers Pet shop . Tools Jewellery
Sweets • Kitchen wear Wallpapers Watches • Books
AN OPPORTUNITY To VOLUNTEER Baby Clothes • Bathroom wear • Crafts • Cafe

Judith Coucill writes Your everyday shopping and much much more
Swindon and District Mind is a and rediscover outside interests. New Market Hall (just behind MacDonalds)
mental health charity which Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5•30pm
works to improve services and If you have some time to spare,
raise awareness of mental health can listen, show interest and give
encouragement whilst respect-
issues amongst service users, ing another person's point of
carers, professionals and the view, you might be interested Life's cosier
general public.
in joining our training course. with a
We are in the process of setting
up a befriending scheme to pro- On-going support will be given, living flame
vide companionship and sup- travel expenses will be provided
as well as insurance cover.
port to former patients of
Roundway Hospital who are If you or someone you know is NO CHIMNEY
now living in supported hous- interested in becoming a volun-
ing within the community. teer befriender and would like NO PROBLEM
further information, please con- I
All the residents have experi- tact: Judith Coucill on 432031. -
uI.I!.!I
enced mental or emotional dis- I
tress and their treatment has of- Or write to me at 1 Regent Cir- THE
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