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The Link Magazine. September 1995
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,1 Quick skills at your own pace Techniques for
"I need to get ready for university People leaving school/ college or positive change
c off/r/6 6' and learn some computer skills." returning to work after a lay-off
"1 want to start work as soon as are faced with similar problems. Junior Chamber is a management
possible but need extra skills Fortunately, Future Business Col- training organisation for men
quickly. Where can I go without lege offers everybody the chance and women aged between 18 and
getting involved in lengthy courses to take fast, flexible courses. You 40, writes Andrew Capel,
Taste the finest that do not fit in with my other can start any day and choose just Its purpose is to contribute to the
when you want to continue, pick- advancements of the global com-
plans."
Cantonese, Sichuan, ing up where you left off last time. munity by providing the oppor-
The courses lead to a recognised tunity for young people to de-
Peking and South RSA qualification in most of to- velop the leadership skills, so-
day's computer and secretarial cial responsibility and fellowship
East Asian Cuisine
skills, including the very latest RSA necessary to create positive
Text Processing. change.
For Houses & Flats To Let You will be helped to find the
Visit us and try Opposite the Town Hall The programme for September and
our superb menu Est. 1882. Fax 615678 right course. So instead of wan- October is:
Tel: 01793 536552 dering through a bewildering pro- 11 September: Marketing you and
5 course meal spectus call in or telephone John your skills, by a top Junior Cham-
Wicking at 27 Bath Road, Old ber trainer. This is also a meeting
£13.50 per head SERVICING & REPAIRS Town, Swindon (01793) 488518. where people can find out more
BY HOOVER TRAINED John and his assistants will be about Junior Chamber locally, na-
Selection of starters, main ENGINEER happy to let you have a trial lesson tionally and internationally.
(subject to space availability at the
courses and desserts Repairs to most makes of: time). 25 September: Visit to St lyel plant
/ Washing Machines Whether you are 8, 80 or some- in Wootton Bassett. An opportu-
Book early to avoid nity to see inside one of the re-
/ Dryers where in between you have noth- gion's most important dairy pro-
disappointment ing to lose and everything to gain!
/ Dishwashers duce processing plants.
Call Future on 488518.
Menu available on request / Microwaves 9 October: Investment in Excel-
lence. A training session to im-
Fully Licensed / Vacuum Cleaners Beds for peace proving your career prospects.
John Phillips Servicing 23 October: Interactive training ses-
53 Devizes Road 25 years experience needed sion. The focus will be on personal
Swindon All work guaranteed Swindon Choral Society is desper- development.
No VAT to pay ately looking for people who will For further information, contact
Tel: (01793) 521515 provide a bed for singers visiting Andrew Cape! on 611620
Tel: 526656 or 827804 the town in October.
The Society is performing
Benjamin Britten's War Requiem Parents
TO STUDENTS & at the Oasis on Saturday 14 Octo- word power
ber, and will be joined by several
choirs from Germany and America Parents who want to help their
to commemorate the end of World pre-school and infant children
EVERYBODY.... War II fifty years ago. read and write have the chance to
If you can offer accomodation
for one or more of the many visi- get involved.
From 18 September, Swindon
Do you need computer skills quickly? tors, please call Suzanne Bullimore College will be running Read and
on 870458. Write Together courses for par-
There is no remuneration other
Elementary courses From £66 ents in several venues in the area,
than your contribution to the spirit including West Swindon Library,
Keyboard skills courses From £78 of peace making. Toothill, Westlea and Oliver
Tomkins Schools.
Plus more advanced courses in wordprocessing, Each course will have a small
spreadsheets, Sage, typing, book keeping, shorthand Bored? Stuck in a rut? number of parents on it working
Swindon IVC, provides an oppor- with a friendly tutor to look at
Word for Windows version 2 & 6 and Wordperfect 5.1
tunity to enhance your social life ways of helping children learn to
and make new friends while hav- read and write. It will also give
Choose you own study times at: ing a go at a wide range of activi- parents a chance to brush up on
ties. their own skills. Participation can
Organised events include: bad- lead to a City and Guilds Word-
IMture minton, tennis, 5 a-side football, power Certificate.
The course will run for 30 weeks
parties, swimming, skating, ski-
0. ing, weekends away, meals out, during term times and costs only
treasure hunts, cycling, pub eve- £5; free to those on benefits. For
nings, quiz nights, card evenings, more information, call 498300.
BUSINESS COLLEGE trips to the MGM and couch po-
tato sessions in front of a video. Hard of hearing?
27 Bath Road, Old Town, Swindon New ideas (and organisers) are
Newcomers are welcome at the
(01793) 488518 always welcome. Link Centre Hard of Hearing Club
For more information, contact
on the first Friday of the month
Liz Mercer on 874063 or Kevin and
Also through Scribe Business Bureau (same address) Shirley Anderson on 875068. in the Community Suite,
2pm to 4pm.
Beginners courses - 5 weeks Monday or Friday, 7pm - 9pm £39 Club members meet every For more information, call Maria
Wednesday in the DeVere Hotel
Retired persons' easy courses Monday mornings - 5 weeks £60 Cormack on 871212 ext 234.
lounge, Shaw Ridge, from 930pm.