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It was good to be back in Swindon for the summer recess, away from 33 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon. 1*
the fumes of London, writes Julia Drown, MP for Swindon South.
Tel (01793) 496930
Many people think that the sum-
mer period, when MPs are not at
Westminster, is just a holiday for Deb's Sunbeds Home Rental
them. Nothing could be further
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exception of a family holiday my
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After Parliament broke up I had Free installation and local delivery
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about getting the long-term unem- Tel: Swindon 421665 anytime (Mobile 0378 - 641052)
ployed back into work. I met
heateachers and school governors able to show her their fine city.
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to discuss raising education stand- India is a land of great contrasts. P fa
ards and I held extra advice sur- It has the most beautiful ancient
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One lighter day was spent sup- ephants. Yet the railways provide Ten times finalists in the British Hairdressing awards
porting local artists who were an official national computerised All salons with 5 star ratings in the UK Good Salons Guide
making a film on the new 101 La- booking system.
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railway station at 430am - I've the images I retain of India are
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councillor. She charmed every- back to Westminster. Time for me
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one. Her work on Aids and against to go and talk to the Minister about A organised by
landmines deserves to be remem- the terrible state of the Child Sup- Lifetin,, .' Careers
bered for generations. port Agency.
On the day of her funeral I was If you want to contact me about
invited to watch the moving serv- any matter, please write to me,
ice on TV with an Indian family. Julia Drown MP, 39 Victoria Road,
Diana had also visited India and Swindon SN1 3AT or telephone
the family was proud to have been the office on 615444.
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Know your options at big exhibition
City and Guilds? BTEC? NVQ? Directions Training? A' levels?
GNVQ? RSA? What does it all mean? Are you aware of your options?.
The annual Options Education, Training and Employment exhibition at
the Oasis Leisure Centre on Wednesday 22 October is the place to find
out writes Louise Smith of Lifetime Careers Wiltshire.
There willbe over 60 stands with For more information, come
representatives from educational along. We look forward to helping
institutions, major local employ- you make the right decision.
ers, training organisations and Education
Lifetime Careers.
In education alone there are studeiit Training &
many types of courses: part and adu lts all a
of
full time, open learning, work re- Employment
lated, academic and leisure inter- Come and discuss
est. The course you choose de- your futurvith Exhibition
pends on your reason for study:
do you wish to completely retrain, the experts.
are you looking to acquire new The Oasis, Swindon
skills to help you in your job, Wednesday 22nd
would you like to take up a new
interest? We look forward October 1997
Employment can offer further to seeing you.
options, such as Modern Appren- 11 .00am - 8.00pm
ticeships and Directions Training Exhibition organiser Angela Williams, Admission Free
programmes. left, with Louise Smith