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The Link Magazine ' November 1997
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Week for Youth Work ENTERPRISE WORKS
Jane Kirk, West Swindon youth work team leader, Swindon Borough (Factory for the disabled)
Council community & youth development division writes, FENCING PANELS & TRELLIS
CONCRETE OR WOODEN POSTS
Youth Work Week, from 3 to 9 it works by building relationships ALL ACCESSORIES
November is a national initiative, with young people, and offering PATIO SLABS & PLANTERS
when youth projects from all over them programmes of activities us- GREENHOUSE STOCKISTS Mr Rotavator
the country actively promote both ing an informal approach. A WIDE VARIETY OF SHE
& SUMMER HOUSES Creative Gardens
the profession of youth work and Through youth work young peo-
MADE TO ORDER
the potential of young people. ple can come to take greater con- Landscaping, Patios,
OPEN SATURDAY
This year's theme is 'Young peo- trol over their lives. They learn to MORNINGS Paths & Ponds, Fencing,
a
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the responsibility for organising Toothill and also at Greendown SERVICES
activities, raising funds and with School. There's also an Informa- SECURITY POST
the help of their friends and youth tion and Help Shop for young peo-
workers, setting the rules and run- ple as well as detached workers Designed & manufactured in Swindon
fling their own youth club at Fresh- based at the Link Youth Unit. The Nik-E-Not comes complete with ground anchor
brook Community Centre. The Pop into the library to find out into which the security post is slotted and locked.
group have just organised and more about the youth projects in When not in use, it can be removed and stored.
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PROTECTION AT ITS BEST • RCP SERVICES ARE DEDICATED IN FIGHTING CRIME
Teenagers take to the skies
You too could sit in a RAF Hawk
trainer like Cadet Sergeant Karen
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Members of 1244 Squadron Air Sheds Direct from
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members of the RAF display team,
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The squadron is based at Upham lOYAL AIR FORCE
Road and has a detached flight
which meets at Greendown School
on Fridays, from 7pm to 930pm
throughout the year.
Boys and girls aged 13 to 16 can ing, ATC camps, shooting and
join and take part in aviation re- sporting activities, and visits to
lated activities including princi- RAF stations.
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ples of flight, aircraft handling, pro- To find out more, visit Green-
pulsion,
pulsion, navigation and commu- down on a Friday evening, or call
nications. Warrent Officer Steve Pratt on
There is also adventure train- 434501.
Delivery Service
Standard or custom-made
Duke's award is a challenge Fitting service available
The Greendown Duke of Edinburgh Scheme Open Award Centre
meets on Wednesday from 3.45pm to 5.15pm.
Participants aged 14 to 25 aim for the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels
by taking part in an expedition and working on three projects:
Community: Contribute to a local group over a period of time
Physical:
Take up a physical activity; reach a given standard or
show an improvment in performance
Skills: SW IN DO N
Choose a hobby or an interest, follow it regularly
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knowledge.
Youngsters receive support and guidance all the way and participants Fax: (01793) 541046
do not have to attend Greendown. To find out more, call Bob Linnegar
Barnfietd Road, Swindon SN2 2DJ Open: 8am - 5pm Mon - Sat
or Nick Stening on 874224.