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18 The Link Magazine • November 1995

SERVICING & REPAIRS New equipment put to the test
BY HOOVER TRAINED A M Sub Officer Perry Payne from Westlea Fire Station reports
ENGINEER We've just started using a 'scoop' cooled and the hot summer spell
Repairs to most makes of: type stretcher complete with a very has ended.
/ Washing Machines SKIPS robust 'basket' which we recently Since I last wrote we have re-
/ Dryers put to use in rather unusual cir- sponded to 21 fires, 24 emergency
cumstances. special calls and 27 false alarms.
/ Dishwashers 11/2, 2, 21/2, 3, 4, 5 The stretcher breaks down into As far as fires go, it's clear our
/ Microwaves yards capacity two parts and as it fits together it calls have significantly reduced
5 days given to fill skip literally scoops the casualty up this month but 21 is still high. The
/ Vacuum Cleaners
2.3 tonne Mini-digger for hire from the ground. The stretcher number of calls to domestic fires at
John Phillips Servicing and basket are then used to firmly this time of year actually rises as
25 years experience Freephone secure the casualty who can then we switch on heating appliances
All work guaranteed be transported over most terrain. and spend more time at home.
0800 -387613
No VAT to pay In this instance a workman fell The single greatest cause of fire
Tel: 731610 onto a roof of a well known food in the home is chip pans. To close,
Tel: 526656 or 827804 8am - 8pm shop in Stratton, from a low sur- here is some advice on how to avoid
rounding wall. It was only a short a chip pan fire and what to do if
11111111111111111111111111111 I distance, but unfortunately it was you're unfortunate enough to find
THE ODD POWER - OWER far enough for him to break his leg. yourself faced with one.
Acting leading fireman, Shaun 1. Never fill a chip pan more than
SHOWERS Durham and fireman Steve Field one third full of fat.
SHOWERS
JOB MAN from Westlea used the new 2. Never leave a chip pan
* Repairs to most types stretcher and worked well with unattended.
Small building work, the ambulance crew and colleagues 3. If you have a chip pan fire, turn
of showers
carpentry, joinery, painting & from Swindon and Stratton fire off the heat if it is safe to do so.
* Electric showers installed
decorating, fitted wardrobes stations. The injured man was re- Cover with a damp (not drip
* Pumped power showers
and kitchens, plugs and moved from the roof in the ping wet) cloth and leave for a
washers fitted * Gravity showers stretcher firmly attached to the least half an hour to cool.
installed turntable ladder and lowered 4. Never throw water on burning
"No job too small"
* Showers up-graded safely to the ground. fat or oil - serious injury is the
Very reasonable prices Fire calls and chip pans most likely result.
Free estimates ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS I'm pleased to say the number of Remember, if you have any doubts:
calls to Westlea Fire Station have close the door, get out, get the fire
Call Tony, the Odd Job A&M SERVICES greatly reduced as the weather has brigade out, stay out.
Man on 01793-886022 © (07793) 874240
IlIllIllIllI 11111 liii Illill) II Pictured left: Westlea fire
station group 2, Sub Of-
ficer Martin Lloyd, left,
who received an official
Caring with commendation on 11 Oc-
tober from Westlea Chief
Fire Officer John Craig for
his actions off-duty when
Quality a man who suffered a heart
he successfully resuscitated
attack whilst driving his
car in a busy road in Swin-
-With professional residential care at don. With Martinis John
Payne who was presented
Windmill Jourt, Fresbbrook with a 20 years long serv-
ice medal by Joan Main,
chairwoman of Wiltshire
For independence, and privacy, yet with caring
County Council
staff on call 24 hours when you need them.

Windmill Court offers affordable, attractive rented accommodation Meet the leader
In self-contained apartments, where the resident is assured of
The leader of Thamesdown Coun- lor Bates. "But I also believe resi-
maximum independence and privacy; whilst a full range of
cil Sue Bates is putting herself in dents should have the opportu-
services and facilities are immediately on hand when needed.
the firing line by providing bor- nity to discuss the wider issues
ough residents with the chance to that effect the borough, which is
Each apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom, and residents are
meet her on a one-to-one basis why I'm introducing Leader's sur-
encouraged to furnish to their own taste. Windmill Court is surrounded by
attractive well maintained grounds for the private use of the residents, and every month. geries.
"I consider it a vital part of my
The experiment, a first for
outings and events are frequently held for those wishing to participate.
Thamesdown, and unusual for any duty to be available to answer any
council, is designed to maximise questions members of the public
The James Butcher Housing Association has over 30 years experience in accessibility of council members may have."
providing accommodation and care for the frail and elderly, where the to the public. No appointment is necessary to
dignity and independence of residents is always ensured. The surgeries started in Octo- meet the Leader. Turn up at the
ber, and will also take place on Civic Offices, Euclid Street on the
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US AT: Monday mornings, lOam to appropriate morning. For those
The James Butcher Housing Association Ltd., 12noon on 20 November and 18 unable to make the surgery times,
39 High Street, Theale, Reading RG7 5AM December. Councillor Bates can be contacted
or telephone us on: 01734 317200
"Councillors often hold surger- on 493391, or write to her at the
OWNS (flOG)
ies at a ward level," said Council- Civic Offices.