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The Link Magazine • July 1997
New children's group to give good foundations
WOOL SHOP
September sees the launch of Rock Solid, a new club for children in school years 6, 7 and 8.
Large selection
Audrey Hutchinson, below, from volunteers who are planning a pro- "In extreme cases this can lead of wools including
Freshbrook is leading a team of gramme which reflects the con- to isolation, loneliness or problems 2/3/4 ply
cerns of young people such as bul- with drink and drugs when they
lying, friendships, dealing with become teenagers. Most parents Knitting & sewing
parents, body changes, coping with must have these worries. accessories
peer pressure, exams. "Rock Solid will attract children Sirdar stockist
"Young people of this age are so in years 6, 7 and 8, bridging the
10% off
important and special," says gap between primary and second- with this adv
Audrey. "They are going through ary school. Hopefully we can help
many changes in their lives. Pres- maintain primary school relation-
sures from their peers and from ships which are often broken when FISHERS
commercial interests are enor- children are bussed away to dif- The Drive, Nythe
mous. Their confidence is on the ferent secondary schools.
edge, their expectations are rising, "Although Rock Solid is church Tel: 485456
their behaviour can be unstable. sponsored club, the agenda will
definitely be about the young peo-
Don't let the summer drag RE ple. It will have a planned pro- SWINDON
gramme covering relevant topics
your relationships down which will be delivered through
lots of crazy games, activities, small IAMILY CHURCH
With the stresses and strains of long summer holidays looming, Julia group discussions, occasional out-
Cole of Relate suggests ways in which couples might still find time ings and weekends away." Live with integrity
to enrich their own relationship whilst looking after the children. Love wholeheartedly
The projecthas been put together
Respect does things your way, stop and by all West Swindon churches and Trust God in all things
It's not unusual for Relate counsel- ask yourself why they should, and will be run by a team who are all SUNDAYS AT THE
lors to see people who feel their try following their method. You registered and vetted by LINK CENTRE
partner should agree with every- might even discover they have a Thamesdown Youth for Christ. (Community Suite)
thing they say and do. They argue valid alternative view. "This is the most fantastic project 10.30am & 7.00pm
that a good relationship is about there has ever been; I'm really ex-
seeing everything from the same Touch cited to be part of it," said Audrey. All ages of children & teens cared for
point of view. From driving a car Hugging, holding hands or em- "Personally, I feel sure it is what Information: Call Brian
to cooking a sausage, they believe bracing can let your partner know God wants me to do, and I hope at the Church Office: 8497311
1,11111
they have the answer! In fact the you care for them in a way that parents across West Swindon will in association with
opposite is true. words can never do. Many cou- feel that this project will support NEW FRONTIERS INTERNATIONAL
Good relationships are built on ples tell counsellors they feel em- their families."
mutual respect, and a willingness barrassed by touching in this way.
to allow a partner their own opin- Sometimes this is because they Freshbrook
ions or beliefs. Next time you find never saw their own parents share Evangelical (E)
yourself demanding your partner
affection, or because they fear re- Church
jection by their partner. A touch 'To act like the beasts of the field
is unworthy of man. Those
NEED HELP can be worth a thousand words. Worsley Road virtues that befit his dignity are
Reach out and give a hug today,
and discover how good it feels to Will give YOU a warm forbearance, mercy, compassion
WITH YOUR hold, and be held by, someone you welcome and loving-kindness towards all
love. Sunrioy lOam Family Praise peoples and kindreds of the earth'
GARDEN? 'It's Good to Talk' with children's Covenanter The Bahai faith is the second most

Julia Cole will be speaking at Movement & creche widespread religion in the world
No job too small Swindon Relate's Annual Gen- 630pm Evening Worship and and is working towards universal
peace and harmony
Give meacall eral Meeting, 10 July, 7.30pm, at Communion For more information,
For details of mid-week
the Dunbar Club, Ocotal Way,
for a free quote. meetings, house groups and contact the Swindon Bahai
Swindon. All welcome.
other activities, telephone the Community on 01793 421615
Contact John Wadsworth Volunteer evening receptionists Church Office, Tel: 873050 or 01793 872853
*
are needed at Relate's town centre
AL* on Swindon
premises in Eastcott Hill to work a
751317 two hour shift once a fortnight.
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For further information please tel-
ephone 527664, 9am - 5pm. LOCAL CHURCHES
Saints'Lydiard Millicent- 10:30am Revd Peter Knight
772417 (for the Village and Roughmoor)
ELECTRICIAN PLUMBER St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze - 9:00 & 10:30am Revd Rob Budes
Established 1982 870244 (for Freshbrook, Grange Park & Hook)
From a small fuse to a complete house rewire Holy Trinity Shaw - 10:30am RevdMdraw Hetherington 770568
(the Church is at Shaw Village Centre)
From a dripping tap to full bathroom installation
Toothill Church - 10:45am Revd Peter Walker 872932
Fully insured • Institute of Plumbing registered • JIB. Electrical
(meeting in the Community Centre duting rebuilding)
SHOWER SPECIALISTS Westlea Church - 10:00am Revd Peter Walker 872932
)'A (this Church meets in Westlea School Hall, Langstone Way)
The Parish of West Swindon and the Lydiards
Tel: Swindon 874240 • 24 hour answering Ba. tist • Church of En land • Methodist • United Reformed Church
11 Chevalier Close. Middleleaze. Swindon