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20 The Link Magazine • February 1996

Skilled with sugar Advice point will find the answers
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Members of the Swindon Branch The West Swindon Advice Point tion of Independent Advice Coun-
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of the British Sugarcraft Guild meet provides locally based information sellors.
Bring your Valentine monthly at the Haydon Centre to on all kinds of benefits, and can The Advice Point is open on
watch demonstrations and ex- also help with housing problems Monday and Friday, lOam to
on 14th February for change ideas and techniques. and employment issues. 12noon, at 15 Gainsborough Way.
On Tuesday 6 February, 7pm to The advice is free and confiden- Call in for help and as advice
a taste of 9pm, Ann Pickard will be demon- tial, and given by volunteers worker George McGill says, "if we
the finest Al strating royal icing. trained by Wiltshire Law Centre don't know the answer, we know
On Thursday 14 March, Lynda who are members of the Federa- people who do."
Cantonese, Trew will be making a presenta-
tion on a subject to be announced. Will parties for lucky 13
Sichuan, Peking The cost is £1 to branch mem- June Bradley of the Tootleabrook Wo men's Institute writes
and South East bers and £1.50 to non-members. We had a very successful Christ- sations in the UK. There's some-
Anybody interested in sugar
Asian Cuisine craft and cake decorating is in- mas party with a super three course thing for every woman in the WI.
meal, wine, crackers and entertain- It offers friendship and support; a
vited to turn up and take part.
ment. The time simply flew by friendly environment in which
Try our superb menu and before we knew where we women can develop their talents
For pre-schoolers were the caretaker was outside in and learn new skills; a long and
5 course meal
A nursery is launching a class for his van waiting to lock up. energetic history of campaigning
£13.50 per head children from 18 months in Febru- We are partying again this on local, national and international
ary. month as it's our thirteenth birth- issues, and it enables women to
Book now for The Ridgeway Pre-School in the day. We're having a faith supper, take action to improve their com-
Chinese Hew Year grounds of Wroughton Junior a birthday cake and this time the munity. Why not join us.
School aims to develop every child committee are responsible for the We meet in the community room
Celebrations on to their full potential and prepare entertainment. I hope the mem- at Toothill School at 7.30pm on the
19th February them for school as confident, com- bers enjoy what has been planned third Wednesday of each month.
petent individuals, ready to take for them. We will make sure that you are
Menu available on request on the National Curriculum. The WI is one of the largest and made to feel welcome. For more
Fully Licensed A caring group of teachers and most influential women's organi- information telephone 495520
nursery nurses provides a happy
53 Devizes Road family atmosphere for the children Start the year by joining the TWG
attending the Ridgeway Pre-
Swindon School. The West Swindon Townswomen's Guild programme for 1996 is both
To find out more about the school, informative and stimulating with talks on holidays, sugar craft and
Tel: (01793) 521515 and the new class for 18 months, gardening, with a few more serious talks on topics such as health and
call Gerry Simonds on 845572. safety.
There is also a full programme of social events outside the monthly
meetings. February's meeting takes place on Thursday 8th at 2pm in
the Link Centre, with a talk on sugar craft.
If you would like to know more about the Guild contact Doreen on
693707 or Stevie on 873567

Ride to Rwanda Bikers take town
tour
Riders are still wanted to make a
LOOK and LISTEN before you commit yourself to any sponsored ride on an exercise bike Motorcyclists wilibe riding around
major home improvement. New windows, doors and at the Link Centre on 25/30 March. Swindon streets on Saturday 3 Feb-
especially a new conservatory The distance covered will be ruary to help Age Concern
equivalent to a trip from Swindon Thamesdown.
can transform your home... nIChE to Rwanda and the money raised Members of the Association of
but it's worth using this will go to refugee charities. Swindon Motor-Cycle Clubs will
simple checklist Individuals and team organis- be touring the town collecting blan-
O CHO!Are
they offering a good ers should call Phil Rashid on kets, clothing, money and anything
range of designs and various
locking options? 872803 to book a space. else that can be converted into cash.
The Association has placed Age
0 REPUTATII3N.It
well known Concern collecting boxes in most
LOCAL firm, -well established. Charity talks of Swindon's motorcyle shops.
with a reputation to proteci?
Phil Rashid, who publishes The Association chairman Mike
MR Charity Newsletter, has organised Smith, from Grange Park, says
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Are the product they a series of monthly meetings in the there are many individual bikers,
Install supplied by a major
Sunshine Room, Westlea School scooter riders and clubs who have
national manufa0.
like
where members of charities and not heard of the ASMCC. "People
Coastal?
LI my investment scribe their work. ride for Age Concern, or who want
community organisations will de- who would like to take part in this
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Properly prote (ted?
The meetings take place between to know more about the group, are
730pm and 9pm and are open to welcome to just turn up for the
all. Coming up: ride on 3 February, 11 .l5am, at the
29 February - Cats Protection Blagrove Industrial Estate, near
ERMIN WINDOWS League/Thamesdown Animal Anchor Butter. All riders are wel-
Sanctuary come."
Call Brian Smith on 824419 28 March - Cystic Fibrosis Mike Smith can be contacted on
25 April - Wilts & Berks Canal 874500, or call Tony Pickett on
Restoration Society 832229.
A supplier and insmi EClow Windows, doors and conseruatones