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The Link Magazine' May 1997
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Bigger flower Vicar hears call to move
festival planned Reverend Rob Buries, vicar of St
Preparations are well underway Mary's, Lydiard Park, which 'The fundamental purpose
for June's Flower Festival at St serves Freshbrook, Grange Park
Mary's Church in Lydiard Park. and Hook, has announced that he animating the Faith of God
The church will be decorated will be leaving in September. and His Religion is to safeguard
with lovely flower displays organ- After six years in West Swindon the interests and promote the
ised by church members, on the he will become team rector in the unity of the human race, and to
theme 'Women of the Bible', and Park and Walcot area of the town. foster the spirit of love and
local schools will be contributing "I had not intended a move, but fellowship amongst men.'
art work. after approaches by the parish of The Bahai faith is the second
The church will be open from Parks and Walcot, I felt God was most widespread religion
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June. The asking me to go there," he said. "I
Summer Fayre on Saturday 28 June feel sad to leave, but the church is For more information,
will be bigger and better than ever in good heart with a thriving mem- contact the Swindon Bahai
with more stalls and attractions. bership. We will be able to keep in Community on 01793 421615
More details next month, or from contact with all our family friends or 01793 872853
Rob Buries on 870244. as we won't be far away."

Freshbrook
Is God relevant to you? SWINDON
Evangelical
Graham Heriot of the Swindon Christian Fellowship writes FAMILY CHURCH
Alpha is a series of talks and discussions which explore key questions Church
about the Christian faith such as 'What is the point of life? What Live with integrity Worsley Road
happens when you die? What relevance does Jesus have today? Love wholeheartedly
An introductory evening will be held on 7 May, 730pm when you can Trust God in all things Will give YOU a warm
decide if you want to continue with the 10 week course. For more welcome
information, please call Neil and Linda Roberts on 871117. SUNDAYS AT THE
LINK CENTRE Sunday I Oam Family Praise
with children's Covenanter
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New book guides couples 10.30am & ?.00pm Movement & creche
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Information: Call Brian
Jane Lewis reviews Living Successfully with other People's Children by For details of mid-week
at the Church Office: 849731 meetings, house groups and
Suzy Hayman
in association with other activities, telephone the
According to statistics, I in 3 peo- Suzy Hayman uses personal sto- NEW FRONTIERS INTERNATIONAL Church Office, Tel: 873050
ple in the UK today is likely to be ries to suggest ways in which you
involved in a step-family or sec- can come to terms with feelings,
ond family at some point. resolve problems and anticipate
In a second family, children trouble before it starts. She takes a OCAL CHURCHES
come as part of the package and it candid look at family politics - from
is common for a 'new' parent to an adult's point of view as well as
All Saints'Lydiard Millicent- 10:30am Revd Peter Knight
suffer from feelings of isolation, the child's - and also addresses the 772417 (for the Village and Roughmoor) ' '
guilt and anxiety. The established relationship issues which arise if
parent, too, has particular concern. you and your partner decide to St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze - 9:00 & 10:30am Revd Rob Buries . ' 23
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How can each person learn to bal- have children of you own. 870244 (for Freshbrook, Grange Park & Hook)
ance their needs with those of their Drawing on the practical expe- Holy Trinity Shaw- 1 0:30am RevdAndrew Hethengton 770568 .
partner, their children or step-chil- rience of Relate counsellors, the (the Church is at Shaw Village Centre) .
dren? How do you manage a Relate Guide to Second Families Toothill Church - 10:45am Revd Peter Walker 872932
sexual relationship if you are a offers positive strategies for cop- (meeting in the Community Centre during rebuilding)
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single parent? Coming to terms ing with the emotional issues likely ujlu
Westlea Church - 10:00am Revd Peter Walker 872932
with the on-going role of the part- to concern a new combination of
P \f"
(this Church meets in Westlea School Hall, Langstone Way)
ner's ex and the involvement of parents.
grandparents can also test even It is available from Relate Swin- The Parish of West Swindon and the Lydiards
the most stable relationship to its don, Friends Meeting House, 79 Baptist . Church of England • Methodist • United Reformed Church
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