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Care at Christmas
CHRISTMAS OFFER Volunteering 'Oscars' presented

Two free fills of gas On 2 November, Swindon became Penhill Savings Club and Sue Voluntary Action Swindon is keen
when you buy any the first town in the UK to recog- Knight, a volunteer with Home- to further encourage the recogni-
new gas heater PLUS nise the contribution of its volun- start Swindon, each won £100 tion of volunteers by offering local
A free bottle of wine from teers by offering prizes at the na- prizes provided by Whitbread in awards in 1999.
tionalWhitbread Volunteer Action the Community. If you can help with sponsor-
SLEEMANS Awards held at the Marriott Hotel, The next Whitbread Awards will ship contact Jaclyn Oldman at
154 Swindon Road supported by Allied Dunbar. not take place until June 2000. But Swindon Volunteers on 538398.
Stratton, Swindon
Phone or fax Homestart volunteer modest about award
(01793) 822087 Homestart Swindon organiser Jan Aylward was thrilled when her nomination of Sue Knight was chosen
Full backup service for the local individual award.
Free fast gas delivery Sue herself played down her visiting. Since then she has also
same day supported the Thursday Family
achievement. "It's nice to know
handy
7 days a week Ji m, Limited offer you're appreciated, but I feel the Group, driven the minibus, joined
award reflects the work of the management committee and
Homestart Swindon as a whole and become its secretary. She is now in
not just my contribution," her third year as chair of the man-
LPG&
She is particularly pleased that
(WAS agement committee.
tTIf1lARE Natural Gas the award coincides with the Sil- "I've been very happy with vol-
ver Jubilee year of the organisa-
Services
¶9' unteering at Homestart as the flex-
tion nationally.
• Boilers ibility suited my personal situa-
Dennis Brown • Fires & fire Homestart volunteers offer sup- tion," said Sue.
port, through practical help and
Gas Engineer Volunteers come from all walks
places
29 Meares Drive • Cookers friendship, to parents with chil- of life and are of all ages - currently
dren under school age.
the oldest Swindon volunteer is
• Boiler changes
Shaw, Swindon Sue Knight receiving the award from 80. But they must have a knowl-
Families can contact Homestart
Tel:01 793 874742 Also riverboat BBC Wiltshire Sound presenter Sandy
appliances, themselves or may be referred by edge of parenting. All volunteers
Mobile: 0468 027860 installation & health visitors, social workers and Martin (Photo: Allied Dunbar) receive both initial and ongoing
servicing other organisations. Homestart daughters, currently puts in 40 to training and support. They gain
Sponsor of
Wroughton • Aga, Rayburn aims to prevent family difficulties 60 hours a month for Homestart. confidence, friendships - and fun.
Shotokan Karate specialist from escalating into crises. Na- It is eight years since she first New volunteers are always
Club
tionally, it helps 50,000 parents and offered her services and attended needed. For details on training or
CIILO children each year. a course to prepare her for home support for yourself ring 613886.
CONTRACTOR Sue, married with two adult
St John desperate for new
S. J. GEORGE members to carry out valuable role
The West Swindon Branch of St John Ambulance met recently to
ELECTRICAL present service medals to four members, Mavis Dreweatt, Sandra
& PLUMBING Every, Celia Maudlin and Cohn Cole.
The group meets fortnightly on a Wednesday at 7.30pm at the
All types of electrical work undertaken: Freshbrook Dental Surgery. Members provide support at fetes and
domestic, commercial & industrial events - including November's spate of firework displays. And there
are always two StJohn's Ambulance first-aiders on duty at cinemas and
+ Security lighting installed
theatres. If you are interested in joining the group, contact Sandra
+ House wiring checks & installations
Every on 537921.
+ Extra sockets & light fittings West Swindon St John line-up,front,from left, Mavis Drewett, Sandra Every,
+ Electric & power shower installation Brendon Ball, Agnes Bell. Rear, Celia Maudlin, Carol Yates, Cohn Cole,
+ All types of plumbing & heating work undertaken Michelle Feat ham, Hazel Kenee
8 Chancellor Close, Grange Park, Swindon
Tel: 874480 • Mobile: (0860) 760364
CARERS

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Are you interested in working with the elderly
in the community. Part time work available in
Swindon and surrounding villages.
We offer competitive rates of pay, good
conditions and NVQ training
Call for further details on
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